MC Technologies MC100 Terminal User manual

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User Manual
MC100 Terminal
MC100 Gateway
MC100 GPIO
MC100 SensT2
MC100 WMBUS
Version v1.0.1

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This documentation applies to MC 100 SW version 1.0.4.
1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 WARRANTY PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................................. 5
2 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 TECHNICAL LIMITING VALUES........................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 OBLIGATIONS OF THE OPERATOR................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL .................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 GUIDELINES FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE .................................................................................................... 6
2.5 LABELS ON THE PRODUCT ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENT........................................................................................................................ 7
3 USE OF OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................... 7
3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 LIABILITY REGULATIONS............................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 USED OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................... 8
4 DEVICE VARIANTS......................................................................................................................................... 8
5 CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................... 9
6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................................................................... 9
Physical properties ............................................................................................................................ 96.1.1 Technological mobile network features ............................................................................................ 96.1.2
7 CHECK MODEM VERSION ........................................................................................................................... 10
8 PORTS AND DISPLAY................................................................................................................................... 11
9 INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................ 13
9.1 ANTENNA............................................................................................................................................... 13
9.2 INSERTING THE SIM CARD ......................................................................................................................... 13
9.3 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................................................... 13
9.4 CONFIGURATION VIA WEB INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 13
9.5 SETTING UP THE SIM AND ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION................................................................................. 14
9.6 ONLINE‐TEST.......................................................................................................................................... 16
9.7 INTERNET ACCESS .................................................................................................................................... 16
9.8 ACCESS VIA SSH...................................................................................................................................... 16
9.9 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE....................................................................................................................... 16
9.10 CHANGE IP-ADDRESS ............................................................................................................................... 17
 NODE-RED WEB INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 18
Enable the Node-Red installed in MC100: ....................................................................................... 189.11.1 Install extra modules: ...................................................................................................................... 189.11.2 Add a node ...................................................................................................................................... 189.11.3 Add a debug node ........................................................................................................................... 199.11.4 Wire the nodes ................................................................................................................................ 199.11.5 Deploy ............................................................................................................................................. 199.11.6
10 READOUT ANALOG AND DIGITAL IO'S VIA NODE-RED WEBSITE INTERFACE ............................................. 20
10.1 MC100 GPIO ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Analog Inputs (mA/V)...................................................................................................................... 2010.1.1 Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................................... 2010.1.2 Digital Outputs ................................................................................................................................ 2010.1.3 Dashboard ....................................................................................................................................... 2110.1.4
10.2 MC100 SENST2..................................................................................................................................... 22
Analog Inputs .................................................................................................................................. 2210.2.1

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Write Analog Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 22
10.2.2 PT100/1000 ..................................................................................................................................... 2210.2.3
11 CONTOL AND READOUT OF ANALOG AND DIGITAL IO'S AND LEDS VIA COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ....... 23
11.1 MC100 CIRCUIT..................................................................................................................................... 23
11.2 ETHERNET-INTERFACE (ALL) ...................................................................................................................... 24
11.3 POWER SUPPLY (ALL)................................................................................................................................ 24
11.4 MC100 GATEWAY.................................................................................................................................. 25
Digital inputs ................................................................................................................................... 2511.4.1 Digital Outputs ................................................................................................................................ 2511.4.2 RS485 interface 2-wire bus without galvanic isolation ................................................................... 2611.4.3 CAN-Interface .................................................................................................................................. 2611.4.4 RS232-Interface ............................................................................................................................... 2611.4.5 USB-Port 2.0 Type A ........................................................................................................................ 2711.4.6
11.5 MC100 GPIO ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................................... 2711.5.1 Digital Outputs ................................................................................................................................ 2811.5.2 Voltage inputs 0 –10V .................................................................................................................... 2911.5.3 Current inputs 0 - 20mA .................................................................................................................. 2911.5.4 PWM................................................................................................................................................ 3011.5.5
11.6 MC100 SENST2..................................................................................................................................... 31
Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................................... 3111.6.1 Digital Outputs ................................................................................................................................ 3211.6.2 Voltage inputs 0 –10V .................................................................................................................... 3311.6.3 Current inputs 0 - 20mA .................................................................................................................. 3311.6.4 Current outputs 0 - 20mA................................................................................................................ 3411.6.5 PT100 / PT1000 Inputs .................................................................................................................... 3511.6.6
11.7 LEDS.................................................................................................................................................... 36
12 OPENVPN ................................................................................................................................................. 37
12.1 CLIENT CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................... 37
12.2 SERVER CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 39
13 WMBUS.................................................................................................................................................... 41
13.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 41
13.2 INSTALLING COMMAND LINE TOOL MCWMBUS .............................................................................................. 41
13.3 BASIC FUNCTIONALITY .............................................................................................................................. 41
13.4 OUTPUT FORMATS................................................................................................................................... 41
hex................................................................................................................................................... 4113.4.1 json .................................................................................................................................................. 4213.4.2 XML ................................................................................................................................................. 4313.4.3 json_hex .......................................................................................................................................... 4313.4.4
13.5 SEND MESSAGES TO REST API .................................................................................................................. 43
13.6 WRITING ON DISK.................................................................................................................................... 43
13.7 VIEW LIVE INFORMATION IN NODE-RED ...................................................................................................... 44
13.8 COMBINE DATA FOR 1H,6H,1DAY AND SEND VIA FTP/SCP............................................................................ 45
13.9 SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................... 46
14 MODBUS .................................................................................................................................................. 47
14.1 MODBUS FOR NODE-RED ...................................................................................................................... 47
Creating a first flow......................................................................................................................... 4714.1.1
14.2 MODBUS COMMAND LINE TOOL................................................................................................................. 48
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4814.2.1
14.3 USAGE AND COMMAND LINES.................................................................................................................... 49
15 MBUS ....................................................................................................................................................... 50
15.1 SETTING UP THE MBUS MODULE ............................................................................................................... 50
15.2 USING LIBMBUS....................................................................................................................................... 50

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16 1-WIRE ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
16.1 FOR V1.0.4 OR OLDER.............................................................................................................................. 51
Using 1-wire driver .......................................................................................................................... 5116.1.1 Function files ................................................................................................................................... 5116.1.2
 probe_bus........................................................................................................................................ 51
 read ................................................................................................................................................. 51
 write ................................................................................................................................................ 52
 reset................................................................................................................................................. 52
Select device: ................................................................................................................................... 5216.1.3
16.2 FOR V1.0.5 (FUTURE RELEASE) .................................................................................................................. 53
Using OWFS file system ................................................................................................................... 5316.2.1 OWhttpd.......................................................................................................................................... 5316.2.2
17 UPDATING MC100 1.0.3RC10 TO1.0.4 ...................................................................................................... 54
17.1 USING COMMAND LINE ............................................................................................................................ 54
17.2 USING LUCI WEB INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 55
Update Feeds................................................................................................................................... 5517.2.1 Installing Certificates....................................................................................................................... 5517.2.2 Updating the system ....................................................................................................................... 5517.2.3
18 FACTORY RESET ........................................................................................................................................ 56
19 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 57
19.1 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................ 57
19.2 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................. 57
19.3 REPAIR .................................................................................................................................................. 57
20 DISPOSAL.................................................................................................................................................. 57
20.1 RETURN OF THE OLD EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................ 57

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1 General
These instructions enable the safe and efficient handling of the product. The instructions
are an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible at all times to installation,
commissioning and operating personnel.
1.1 Warranty provisions
Unauthorized use, non-observance of this documentation, the use of insufficiently qualified
personnel and unauthorized modifications exclude the manufacturer's liability for resulting
damages. The manufacturer's warranty is void. The provisions of our terms and conditions
of delivery and purchase (AGB) apply. These can be found on our website (https://www.mc-
technologies.net/en/terms-and-conditions.php)
2 Safety
The Safety section provides an overview of the safety instructions to be observed when
operating the product.
The product has been constructed in compliance with the currently valid rules of technology
and is safe to operate. It has been tested and has left the factory in perfect condition in
terms of safety. In order to maintain this condition over the operating time, the information
in the applicable publications and certificates must be observed and followed.
The basic safety instructions must be strictly maintained when operating the product. In
addition to the basic safety instructions, the individual sections of the documentation
contain descriptions of procedures and operating instructions with specific safety
information.
Furthermore, the local guidelines for the prevention of accidents and general safety
regulations for the area of application of the device should be applied.
Only the consideration of all safety instructions enables the optimum protection of
personnel and the environment against hazards as well as the safe and trouble-free
operation of the product.
2.1 Technical limiting values
The product is exclusively intended for use within the technical limits specified in the data
sheets.
The following limit values must be observed:
The surrounding temperature limits must not be exceeded or dropped below.
The supply voltage range must not be violated under or above.
The maximum air humidity must not be exceeded and condensation must be
avoided.
The maximum switching voltage and the maximum switching current load must not
be exceeded.
The maximum input voltage and the maximum input current must not be exceeded.
2.2 Obligations of the operator
The operator must always observe the national regulations applicable in his country
regarding the operation, functional testing, repair and maintenance of electronic devices.

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2.3 Qualification of personnel
Installation, commissioning and maintenance of the product may only be carried out by
trained specialist personnel authorised by the system operator. The qualified personnel
must have read and understood this documentation and follow the instructions.
The electrical installation and commissioning of the product may only be carried out by a
person who, due to his or her specialist training, knowledge and experience as well as
knowledge of the relevant standards and regulations, is able to carry out work on electrical
systems and independently detect and avoid possible hazards.
2.4 Guidelines for transport and storage
The following instructions must be observed:
Do not expose the product to moisture or other potentially harmful environmental
conditions (radiation, gases, etc.) during transport and storage. Pack the product
properly.
Pack the product so that it is protected from shocks during transport and storage,
e.g. by using air-cushioned packaging.
Before installing the product, check it for possible damage that may have been
caused by improper transport or storage. Damage in transit must be noted on the
shipping documents. All claims for damages must be made immediately and before
installation to the carrier / company responsible for storage.
2.5 Labels on the product
The type plate of the product is located as a sticker on one surface of the product. It may
contain the following markings, among others, which are explained in more detail here.
Dispose of old equipment in an environmentally responsible manner
This symbol indicates that old devices must be disposed of separately from residual
waste at suitable collection points. See also the disposal section in this manual.
CE-label
By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer confirms that the product complies
with the product-specific applicable European regulations.
2.6 Environmental protection
Dispose the product and its packaging in accordance with the relevant environmental
protection regulations. Refer to the disposal section of this manual for instructions on how
to dispose of the product. Separate the packaging components made of cardboard and
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2.7 Basic safety requirement
Electrostatic discharges can damage the product!
Damage the product.
Observe the general precautions for handling electrostatically sensitive
components.
Moisture and liquids from the surrounding area can get inside the
product!
Risk of fire and damage to the product.
The product must not be used in wet or humid environments or in the immediate
vicinity of water. Install the product in a dry place protected from splashing
water. Turn off the power before performing any work on a device that has been
exposed to moisture.
Short circuits and damage due to improper repairs and
modifications and opening of maintenance areas!
Risk of fire and damage to the product.
It is not permitted to open the product for repair work or
modifications beyond the removal and insertion of the plug-in cards
provided for this purpose.
Overvoltage and voltage peaks from the power supply system!
Fire hazard and damage to the device due to overvoltage.
Install a suitable surge protection.
Distance between antennas and persons!
Too small distance between mobile phone antennas and people can affect
their health.
Please note that the mobile phone antenna must be at least 20 cm away from
persons during operation.
3 Use of open-source software
3.1 General
This product includes, among other things, so-called open-source software, which was
produced by third parties and published for free use by everyone. The open-source
software is subject to special open-source software licenses and the copyright of third
parties. Every customer can use the open-source software according to the license terms
of the respective manufacturer. The rights of the customer to use the open-source software
beyond the purpose of our product are regulated in detail by the respective open source
software license. The customer may freely use the open-source software, as provided for in
the respective valid license, beyond the purpose of the open-source software in our
product. In the case that there is a contradiction between our license terms for our product
and the respective open-source software license, the respective open-source software
license takes priority over our license terms as far as the respective open-source software
is affected.
The use of the open-source software used is free of charge. We do not charge any user
fees or comparable fees for the use of the open-source software contained in our product.
The use of the open-source software by the customer in our product is not part of the profit
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The provided list shows all open source software programs that are included in our product.
The most important open-source software licenses are listed in the licenses section at the
end of this publication.
As far as programs contained in our product are under the GNU General Public License
(GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), the Clarified Artistic License or any
other open-source software license, which stipulates that the source code must be made
available, we will send the source code at any time on request. Our offer to send the source
code on demand automatically ends 3 years after delivery of our product to the customer.
Requests should be sent to the following address, if possible stating the serial number of
our product:
MC Technologies GmbH
Kabelkamp 2
30179 Hannover
3.2 Liability regulations
We do not assume any warranty or liability if the open-source software programs contained
in our product are used by the customer in a way that no longer corresponds to the purpose
of the contract on which the purchase of our product is based. This applies in particular to
any use of the open source software programs outside of our product. For the use of the
open source software beyond the purpose of the contract, the warranty and liability
provisions provided for in the applicable open source software license for the
corresponding open source software, as listed below, shall apply. In particular, we shall not
be liable if the open source software in our product or the entire software configuration in
our product is changed. The warranty given in the contract on which the purchase of our
product is based shall only apply to the unchanged open source software and the
unchanged software configuration in our product.
3.3 Used open-source software
Please contact our support department (suppo[email protected]t) for a list of open
source software used in this product. Alternatively, a list of the open source software used
can be found in the MC100 web interface under System -> Software -> Installed.
4 Device variants
This manual describes different variants of the MC100 terminal / gateway from MC
Technologies GmbH. The devices are collectively referred to as MC100 in the manual. The
MC100 are:
4G LTE MC100 Terminal
4G LTE MC100 Gateway
4G LTE MC100 GPIO Terminal
4G LTE MC100 GPIO Gateway
4G LTE MC100 SensT2 Terminal
4G LTE MC100 SensT2 Gateway
4G LTE MC100 WMBUS Gateway
If the MC100 differ, this is mentioned separately in the corresponding sections.

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5 Contents
The package includes the accessories listed below. Please check that all accessories listed
are included in your box. If a part is missing or damaged, please contact MC Technologies
directly.
MC 100 Terminal / Gateway
Quick Installation Guide
Safety Instructions
Screw terminals
Optional accessories are not included. Among others, the following parts are available at MC
Technologies:
Mobile phone antennas
Antenna extensions and accessories
DIN Rail
Ethernet cable
GSM (LTE)-Antenna
6 Technical specifications
The following specifications apply to all versions of the MC100. If these variants differ
from one another, the different values are indicated separately.
6.1 Technical Data
Physical properties6.1.1
Physical characteristics
Value
Supply Voltage
8 V ... 30 V DC
Dimensions (W x H x D)
120 x 75 x 35mm
Operation temperature
-20°C to +70°C
Housing
Plastic
Mounting
Wall mounting (DIN rail adapter optional)
The extended temperature range allows temporary operation at increased temperatures.
This may result in functional restrictions (especially during data transmission). This serves
to protect the internal electronics.
Technological mobile network features6.1.2
Technological feature
Description
Supporting networks
LTE Cat1 (4G): Band 1,3,5,7,8 and 20
HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+ (3G): Band 1,5,8, all
bands with diversity
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G): Band 3,8
Transmission rates LTE
Up to 50 Mbps uplink and 10 Mbps downlink
Transmission rates HSPA+
Up to 5.76 Mbps uplink and 21.6 Mbps downlink
Transmission rates EDGE
Up to 236.8 kbps uplink and 236.8 kbps downlink
Antenna connections
SMA (female)
LED 4 shows the statues of the network connection:
LED 4:
Long-time Off: Searching for connection.
Long-time ON: Connected.
Flashing quickly: Packet Data transfer.

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7 Check Modem Version
To check the firmware version of your MC100:
1. Login to Luci web interface using your device IP address (default: 192.168.2.1)
2. On the main page, scroll down to MC info Tab
3. Under Modem Revision, you can read the firmware version of your MC100 Model Chip.
a. As of release 1.0.4 the latest firmware for the model chip is AR06A03.

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8 Ports and display
The following figures show a maximum equipped version of the MC100. Depending on the
variant, your MC100 may not have all connections, display or control elements.
Port
Description
POW
Power supply
GPIO
I/O-Interfaces
RS485
Serial RS485 interface (no galvanic isolation)
CAN
CAN-Port
Port
Description
RS232
Serial RS232-Interface
USB
USB-Port (USB 2.0 Host)
ETH
Ethernet-Port (RJ45, 10/100 BT)
Port
Description
A1
LTE Antenna - SMA socket (main connection)
A2
LTE Diversity Antenna - SMA socket (MIMO)
GPS
GPS antenna –SMA socket
LED
Description
LED 1
Green, Power supply
LED 2
Green, Configurable.
LED 3
Red, Configurable.
LED 4
Long-time Off: Searching for connection.
Long-time ON: Connected.
Flashing quickly: Packet Data transfer.
LED 5
Green, Reserved for GPS.
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Port
Description
SIM
Slot for SIM card
Port
Description
Isolated Inputs
8 digital inputs
Isolated Outputs
8 digital outputs (solid state relay)
0 –10V
2 analog inputs 0 to 10V
0 –20mA
2 analog inputs 0 to 20mA
PWM
1 PWM (Pulse With Modulation) outputs
Port
Description
Isolated RS485
1 serial RS485 interface (with galvanic isolation)
Isolated Inputs
8 digital inputs
Isolated Outputs
2 digital outputs (solid state relay)
PT100/PT1000
4 PT100/PT1000 inputs
4 –20mA
Outputs
2 analog 4 - 20mA outputs
0 –10V
2 analog inputs 0 to 10V
4 –20mA LS
2 analog inputs 4 to 20mA Loop Current
1-Wire
1 one-wire or single-wire bus input

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9 Installation
The MC100 Terminal/Gateway provides easy access to the Internet via the cellular
network. For its installation, a SIM card from your mobile network operator that has been
activated for parcel services (GPRS, UMTS, HSPA or LTE) is required.
Please follow the instructions step by step and configure the settings for the SIM
card. An incorrect PIN can lead to the SIM card being blocked.
9.1 Antenna
Mount the supplied antenna on connector "A1" of the MC100. Check whether there is
sufficient local network coverage from your mobile phone provider.
A2 is for MIMO usage, also see 9.1 for further information
9.2 Inserting the SIM card
Insert your SIM card as shown in the figure below until it locks into place. Place your finger
on the SIM card latch (on the left of the SIM card) and gently slide the latch (Check from
the device) to the right until it clicks into place.
9.3 Power supply
The MC100 is operated with a supply voltage of 10 - 30V DC. Please connect an external
DC power supply with an output voltage of 10 - 30V DC to the power supply socket "POW"
(e.g. 12V > 1.2A or 24V > 600mA).
Please connect the power supply unit to the power supply or switch on the power supply. A
green "Power" LED will light up (see transparent bottom shell on the side of the antenna
connectors).
After a short initialization phase (approx. 40 seconds) the device is ready for operation.
9.4 Configuration via web interface
The MC100 can be configured to set mobile phone parameters (SIM pin, APN, etc.) via an
integrated web interface. To do this, connect the Ethernet interface of your PC and the
Ethernet interfaces of the MC100 (ETH) with a network cable.
The PC must obtain its IP address automatically.
Open a browser on the PC. Firefox browser is preferred. Using Chrome browser Luci
interface load slowly and often react only after repeated "refresh".
The MC100 can be reached via web interface using the IP address 192.168.2.1.
For authentication, a user name and password must be entered. The default user
name here is "root". During the first installation you can click directly on the login
button without entering a password.

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For security reasons, click on "Go to Password Configuration" in the yellow window and
change/set the "Password" here.
9.5 Setting up the SIM and establishing a connection
Click on "Network" in the left menu and then on "Interfaces".
Click on the "EDIT" button at the "MOBILE" interface.
Setting APN:
1. Change Protocol to: ”UMTS/GPRS/EV-DO.”(Supports LTE-connection)
2. Click on “SWITCH PROTOCOL.”
3. Change Modem device to “/dev/ttyUSB2”
4. Enter the access data, APN, user and password for data transmission in your mobile
network.
5. Enter the PIN number of your SIM card. Leave the entry field empty for a SIM card
without PIN.
You can obtain the data from your mobile phone provider. Many providers do not require
additional entries for user and password.

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On the tab "Firewall Settings" select the setting "wan: mobile" under "Create / Assign
firewall-zone.
Confirm your entries by clicking on the "SAVE & APPLY" button.
Please disconnect the MC100 briefly from the power supply.
After a startup phase of several minutes, log in to the web interface again. Navigate to the
menu item "Network" and "Interfaces". In the MOBILE area, the transmission values in MB
for RX and TX should now appear.
The quality of the connection can be in Luci under Status -> Overview -> MCInfo
RSRP
> -70 dBm to -79 dBm
Very good signal
Telecommunication and Internet
operate without any disturbance
-80 dBm to -89 dBm
Good, solid signal
Telecommunication and Internet
operate with slight disturbance
-90 dBm to -100 dBm
Medium signal
Telecommunication and Internet
operate with slight disturbance
-101 dBm to -110 dBm
Poor signal
Telecommunications and Internet
operate with significant disruption
< -110 dBm
Slow or no signal
No connection or disconnected

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9.6 Online‐Test
Navigate to the menu item "Network" and "Diagnostics". Click on the "PING" button under
"Network Utilities". The selected server on the Internet should answer with PING times.
9.7 Internet access
After successfully logging into the mobile network, you can now connect to the Internet
using your browser. To do this, open the browser on your PC and enter a URL known to
you in the address field (e.g. www.mc-technologies.net).
9.8 Access via SSH
To access the Linux system of the MC100, you must connect to the same IP address
(default: 192.168.2.1) as the web interface.
The following access data are required:
User: root
Password: In delivery state no password is necessary here
To secure your MC100 change the password by entering "passwd" under SSH.
9.9 Command Line Interface
Open the Command Prompt to login your device:
1. Type: ssh [email protected].2.1
2. Type the password.
Command
Use to
mcinfo info
Print general information about the modem.
mcinfo mobile
Print information about mobil communication status.
mcinfo gpio
Print information about external GPIO module pins.

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9.10 Change IP-address
Change using Command Prompt
Open the Command Prompt to login your device:
1. Type: ssh [email protected].2.1
2. Type the password.
3. Open the configuration file using command: vim /etc/config/network
4. Press “i” to enter the input mode, and change the line "option ipaddr" in the
interface "lan" to the corresponding address.
5. If the MC100 is to go online via a router, the line option gateway
'aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd' can be added (with the IP address of the router).
6. Then press Escape to save the file, and then type :wq and press Enter.
7. Finally, type service network reload and press Enter.
Restart the network services with the new settings. After a few seconds the MC100
has the new IP address. If necessary, the network connection at the host PC must be
briefly disconnected and reconnected so that the PC can obtain a new IP.
Change using LuCi Web Interface
1. Using LuCi Web interface, login to your MC100.
2. Go to Network Interfaces.
3. Under LAN Click on “EDIT”.
4. Under “General Settings”, change “IPv4 address”.
5. Click on “SAVE”, and then click on “SAVE & APPLY”

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9.11 Node-RED Web Interface
Node-RED is a programming tool that allows hardware devices, APIs and online services to
be wired together. It is builds on Node.js, fully utilizing the advantages of its event-driven,
non-blocking model.
It offers a browser-based editor that enables to easily wire flows by using the wide range of
nodes in the palette.
If Node-RED is installed, you can reach the Node-RED web interface with the same IP
address as the standard web interface and the specification of the port (e.g. 1880)
Example with default address: http://192.168.2.1:1880
(Note: Using https:// will not work.)
Enable the Node-Red installed in MC100:9.11.1
Click on "System" in the left menu and then on "Startup".
Search for Initscript: “node-red” and Click the "Enable/Disable" button.
Install extra modules:9.11.2
To install modules for Node-RED:
1. Open Node-RED web interface.
2. On the left upper corner, click on the 3 dash button.
3. Click on “Manage Palette”.
4. In the “Manage Palette” interface, Click on install.
5. Type the modules name in “Search modules”.
Add a node9.11.3
Select the node you want to add from the nodes list (i.e. Inject node, allow injecting
messages into a flow). Drag it into the workspace.

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Add a debug node
9.11.4
The debug node displays the payload of the message or the entire message object. It
can be renamed from its setting by double clicking on it.
Wire the nodes9.11.5
After adding all the wanted nodes, wire them together by dragging between the
outputs of one to the input of the other.
Deploy9.11.6
Now click on the Deploy button to deploy the flow to the server.

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10 Readout analog and digital IO's via Node-RED website interface
10.1 MC100 GPIO
Analog Inputs (mA/V)10.1.1 1. Add the inject node
2. Add voltage input/current input node
3. Add Debug node.
4. Wire and Deploy.
Digital Inputs10.1.2
1. Add the inject node.
2. Add the digital inputs node.
3. Double click on MC100 GPIO digital input node to open the settings menu
and choose a Digital input.
4. Add Debug node (change name if wanted).
5. Wire and Deploy.
Digital Outputs10.1.3
1. Add the Inject node.
2. Add the Digital output node.
3. Double click on MC100 GPIO digital output node to open the settings
menu and choose a Digital input.
4. Add Debug node (change name if wanted).
5. Wire and Deploy.