Inova SIGI User manual

SIGI User Manual v2.0
Inova-bg Ltd 2018
Inova-bg Ltd
SIGI

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Table of contents:
1. Main features................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Start working with SIGI .................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Homepage........................................................................................................................................................ 5
4. Configuration of the main parameters............................................................................................................. 6
5. Username and password configuration............................................................................................................ 8
6. Reboot.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
7. Hardware reset................................................................................................................................................. 9
8. SiGi Receiver Software................................................................................................................................... 9
9. Installing Virtual Serial Port Driver .............................................................................................................. 11
9.1 Windows 8.1/10 x64 unsigned driver installation.................................................................................. 11
9.2 Driver Installation (Automatic).............................................................................................................. 14
9.3 Driver Installation (Manual)................................................................................................................... 15

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1. Main features
Inova-bg SIGI is a communication device with the main purpose to transmit data
on RS232 channel, using IP network and/or GPRS mobile network as a transmission
channel. The device has an HTML server for easy configuration and status check,
protected with a username and a password.
On the front panel there is RS232 and Ethernet
connectors and four LED indicators:
P –12V DC Power
M –Mobile network status
G –GPRS Server connection status
I –IP Server connection status
On the back are the connectors for 12V DC power
supply, test button, SIM card push-in holder and
GPRS mobile network antenna connector.

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2. Start working with SIGI
The default IP address is 192.168.1.220. To access the web server for
configuration use Internet Explorer ( Chrome, Firefox, Opera or any other web
browser ) and enter the SIGI’s address - http://192.168.1.220/ ( or the new one if you
already change it ). If the device is accessible from that computer a connection will be
established and you will be prompt to enter username and password:
The default settings (which will be recovered after hardware reset ) are:
IP Address:
192.168.1.220
Username:
root
Password:
admin
If you enter the right credentials you will have access to the web page for
configuration.

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3. Homepage
On the homepage you can find main information about the device and the current
status of the connections and also the status of the GPRS network connection and the
signal strength.

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4. Configuration of the main parameters
To configure the main parameters of SIGI use Device Config menu.
Device Name –Enter the name of the device. This value is used only for user
convenience –to identify devices if you have more than one connected to one
network.
Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP –IP address is received
automatically from a DHCP server in the current network. If you select this mode but
after reboot the device cannot find a DHCP server for more than 10 seconds –SIGI
will load the last saved static address. In this case easy way to access the web-server is
by entering the following address: http://inovasigi/

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Use the following IP address –IP address and network parameters are set to static
IP Address –IP address
Gateway –Gateway address.
Subnet Mask –Subnet mask of the IP network.
IP and GPRS Servers:
IP address and TCP Port of the receiving server. This parameters could be the same
for IP and GPRS or different –depends on the receiving server network.
Baudrate –the baudrate used for the RS232 communication.
In the GPRS Settings, the parameters of the mobile operator must be entered. If only
IP network is used these fields can be empty.
In SIM PIN Code the PIN code must be entered. If the SIM card doesn't use PIN
code, this field has no role (empty or not).
APN (Access Point Name), APN Username, APN Password are parameters of the
mobile network. The mobile operator must provide them.
When you click the Save Config button a validation check is performed. If there is
invalid data in one or more fields –they will be colored in red. Additionally under the
button Save Config a field will be generated –Error List –which describes in details
the errors and how to fix them. If all the input data are correct SIGI will save the
parameters and will reboot with the new configuration.

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5. Username and password configuration
In Login Config menu you can change the username and password used to access
the web-server. Maximum length for both fields is 11 symbols. If you forget your
credentials you can perform a hardware reset to recover default settings:
Username: root Password: admin
When you click the Save Config button a validation check is performed. If there is
invalid data in one or more fields –they will be colored in red. If all the input data are
correct SIGI will save the parameters and will reboot with the new configuration.

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6. Reboot
If you choose the Reboot menu this will cause the device to restart.
7. Hardware reset
In case you changed the settings and can’t reach the device or if you forgot your
username or password, SIGI is capable to return to its factory defaults. For this purpose
you must disconnect from power supply, push and hold the button for hardware reset and
reconnect to the power supply. Hold the button for 5 seconds until the yellow LED (G) is
blinking. Once the LED goes constantly ON you can release the button and connect to the
device.
8. SiGi Receiver Software
SiGi Receiver Software receives the data from the SIGI devices.
On the main window all the devices are shown –parameters and status. A new device
could be added from the button –“Add New Connection”.
Double-Click on an existing connection to edit its parameters.

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Each device can be set to use Real or Virtual COM port. To add new virtual COM
port –press the “Add Virtual COM Port”Button.
In the Log slider tab there is a log of all the events that happened while the software
was running –receiver initialization, connection status changes and etc.

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9. Installing Virtual Serial Port Driver
(For Windows 7 skip to step Driver Installation (Automatic))
9.1 Windows 8.1/10 x64 unsigned driver installation
64-Bit editions of Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 require digitally signed drivers. To disable
driver signature verification use the following steps:
Hold the shift key and press restart:
+
Once your computer has rebooted you will be able to choose the Troubleshoot option.
Then head into Advanced options.

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Then Startup Settings.
Since we are modifying boot time configuration settings, you will need to restart your
Computer one last time.

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Finally, you will be given a list of startup settings that you can change. The one we are
looking for is “Disable driver signature enforcement”. To choose the setting, you will need to
press the F7 key.

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9.2 Driver Installation (Automatic)
Start the SiGi Receiver as Administrator and follow the steps:

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9.3 Driver Installation (Manual)
If automatic installation cannot successfully install the driver please try to install it manually
by following the steps:

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