Omnicomm PORT User manual

Omnicomm PORT Automatic
Data Acquisition Module
User Manual
20.11.2021

Contents
General Information
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Operation
3
Technical Specifications
5
Installation
7
SIM Card Inserting
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Antennas
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Power
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Omnicomm PORT Module
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Setting
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Omnicomm PORT Module
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Data Transfer via Wi-Fi to the Communication Server
11
Data Transfer via Mobile Networks
12
Data Receipt via Wi-Fi from the Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi Terminals
12
Connection to the Communication Server
14
Access to Omnicomm PORT Settings
14
Access to the Settings of Data Transfer to the LCS
14
Setting Storage Time
15
List of Terminals
15
Selecting the Loading Mode
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Automatic Data Transmission to the Communication Server
16
Firmware Update
18
Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi Terminal
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Omnicomm PORT Automatic Data Acquisition
Module
General Information
The Omnicomm PORT Automatic Data Acquisition Module is onboard equipment
designed for automatic data acquisition from Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi terminals and data
transfer to the Communication Server when connected to the Internet.
Main functions:
data collection from Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi terminals version 2.0 and up using the Wi-
Fi network
data storage in non-volatile memory
data transfer to Omnicomm Online or to third-party software via the Internet using Wi-
Fi or third (3G) and fourth (4G) generation mobile networks
Starting from version 1.3.1, the Omnicomm Port firmware does not support settings
configuration and reading of Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi 3.0 terminals and firmware updates
of Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi 3.0 terminals.
If you need to configure/read the settings and update the firmware of Omnicomm Profi
Wi-Fi 3.0 terminals, please use Omnicomm Configurator version 7.6.5 and above.
Operation
The Omnicomm PORT Automatic Data Acquisition Module installed on a vehicle collects
data from Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi terminals that operate outside the mobile network
access area.
Omnicomm PORT connects to an existing Wi-Fi access point or mobile network and
enables data transfer to the communication server and remote configuration server.
When both Wi-Fi and mobile connection are available, data transfer is performed via the
Wi-Fi network.
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General Information

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General Information

Technical Specifications
Omnicomm Port
General Information
Overall dimensions 210 x 366 x 83 mm
Body ingress protection rating IP66
Protocols Omnicomm
Weight 4,1 kg
Operating mode Continuous
Average service life 8 years
Power and energy consumption
Power supply voltage From + 9 to + 36 V
Power consumption, max 120 W
Data Collection
Time of archive downloading from the
Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi reading, not more than
2 min ¹
Archive size Storing data from 200 vehicles (at
least 1 month)
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Technical Specifications

Maximum number of terminals connected
simultaneously
10
Built-in hardware peripherals
Real time clock Yes
Data transmission channel
Mobile network 3G / 4G (LTE) Frequency range 850 / 900 / 1800 /
1900 / 2100 / 2200 MHz
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Omnicomm Port
General Information
¹ Depends on the distance between the terminal and Omnicomm PORT, channel load,
line of sight, and antenna type. To ensure a reliable connection with terminals at a
distance of more than 50 meters, it is recommended to connect external Wi-Fi antennas
AX-2408R to Omnicomm PORT.
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Technical Specifications

Installation
SIM Card Inserting
To get remote technical support, consider using a SIM card plan that provides an external
IP address.
Before inserting the SIM card, disable PIN request at activation. To do this, insert the card
in any cell phone and disable the request for PIN, following the phone's operating
instructions.
SIM card insertion procedure:
Remove the 6 screws with a 3mm hex screwdriver from the base of the Omnicomm
PORT and remove the cover:
Remove the screw securing the protective plate
Slide the protective plate and insert the SIM card into the slot
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Installation

Slide the protective plate back into place and tighten the screw
Close the base cover and tighten the 6 screws
Antennas
LTE antennas must be connected to the “ANT1” and “ANT2” connectors.
Wi-Fi antennas must be connected to the “ANT3” and “ANT4” connectors.
To ensure connection to terminals at a distance of more than 50 m, it is recommended to
install onto Omnicomm PORT external Wi-Fi antennas AX-2408R (provided that Profi Wi-
Fi terminals are equipped with an external Wi-Fi antenna “TRIADA - MA 2435 SOTA”.
Power
Connect Omnicomm PORT as shown in the diagram:
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Installation

Connecting before the ground disconnect switch is not permitted.
Before turning the ignition off, switch off Omnicomm PORT by pressing the power
button and waiting for the button backlight to turn off.
Omnicomm PORT Module
The Omnicomm PORT Automatic Data Acquisition Module can be installed either inside
or outside a vehicle. If installing the module on the inside, mount the external Wi-Fi
antennas outside the vehicle.
Omnicomm PORT must be installed on a flat surface. If using screws, drill holes as shown
in the drawing:
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Installation

Install Omnicomm PORT and secure it.
Setting
Omnicomm PORT Module
1. Power up Omnicomm PORT
2. Start your laptop and turn on Wi-Fi
3. Connect to the Wi-Fi network. Default network name – “Mobile-CS”, default password
– “Mob1Com2Ser3”
4. In the browser, enter the Omnicomm PORT setting interface address. Default value –
192.168.5.100:8088. A window will open:
Default values:
“Login” – enter “admin”
“Pass” – enter “lcsadm”
Click “Enter”. A window with Omnicomm PORT settings will open:
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Setting

Data Transfer via Wi-Fi to the Communication Server
Configure the settings of the available Wi-Fi access point that will be used to transmit
data to the communication server.
In the section “Access point for Omnicomm PORT”:
Open the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz tab, depending on the frequency of the Wi-Fi access point
“Network selection” - select “Manual input” or find the network name in the list
“Network name” - enter the name of the Wi-Fi access point if manual input was chosen.
If you have selected a network name from the list, this field will be filled in
automatically
“Password” - enter the password for the access point
“Encryption” - “WPA2-Personal”
“DHCP” - enable to automatically assign an IP address to the device. In this case, the
assigned IP address will be displayed in the “Static IP” field
If you need to manually assign a static IP address to the device, uncheck the DHCP box. In
the “Static IP” field, enter the IP address that you wish to assign to the device. Enter the
subnet mask and addresses of DNS1 and DNS2 servers.
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Setting

There is no data transfer via satellite Internet channels.
Data Transfer via Mobile Networks
“Access point name (APN)” - select “Manual input” or choose from the list
“Host” - enter the name of the GPRS access point if manual input was chosen. If you
have selected an access point name from the list, this field will be filled in automatically
“APN Login” and “APN Password” – enter the login and password for the APN access
point. Some mobile network providers supply a login and a password together with
the SIM card
When using second-generation (2G) mobile networks, stable Omnicomm PORT
operation is not guaranteed due to the insufficient data transfer rate.
In order to transfer data, collected by PORT in 1 day by from 30 terminals to the CS within
no more than 1 hour, the Internet channel must meet the following requirements:
Available uplink bandwidth - at least 64 kbit/s
Available downlink bandwidth - at least 16 kbit/s
Ping value from PORT to online.omnicomm.ru - up to 600 ms
Data Receipt via Wi-Fi from the Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi Terminals
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Setting

Configure the settings of the Omnicomm PORT Wi-Fi access point, which will be used to
receive data from Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi terminals.
If the IP address is changed, the address of the Omnicomm PORT setup interface will
change to the set address.
“Network name (SSID)” - enter the name of the Omnicomm PORT Wi-Fi access point.
Default value – Mobile-CS
“Password” - enter the password to connect to the Omnicomm PORT Wi-Fi access
point. Default value – Mob1Com2Ser3
“Encryption” - select “WPA2-Personal”
“Channel” - select the least busy channel
“Static IP” - set the IP address of the Omnicomm PORT. Default value: 192.168.5.100
“Port” - set the port value for Omnicomm PORT. Default value – 9977
There is no data transfer via satellite Internet channels.
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Setting

Connection to the Communication Server
“CS 1 IP address or domain name” – enter IP address or domain name of the
communication server. Default value – cs.omnicomm.ru
“Port” – specify the port to be used by the terminal to connect to the communication
server. Default value – 5445
Access to Omnicomm PORT Settings
“Login” and “Password” - enter the login and password to be used for authorization in the
Omnicomm PORT configuration interface.
Access to the Settings of Data Transfer to the LCS
“Login” and “Password” - enter the login and password to be used for authorization in the
local communication server.
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Setting

Setting Storage Time
“Setting storage time, h” - enter the period of time after which the terminal settings will
be deleted from Omnicomm PORT. Possible values: from 12h to 1440h Default value –
1440.
List of Terminals
To configure the settings in the Omnicomm Profi Wi-Fi 3.0 terminal when you connect to
Omnicomm PORT for the first time, add the terminal ID, vehicle name, and password to
the table. Password - the terminal's password for access to the remote configuration
server.
This table also establishes the correspondence between the terminal ID and the vehicle
name to display in the local communication server.
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Setting

Selecting the Loading Mode
Omnicomm PORT supports two modes of data loading depending on the available
Internet connection speed.
Check the “Use with slow connection” box if your Internet connection to the CS does not
provide a response time (ping) of less than 150 ms, a download speed greater than 100
Kbps and a packet loss of less than 20%.
Automatic Data Transmission to the Communication Server
In the browser, enter the address of the local communication server. Default value –
192.168.5.100:8090. A window will open:
“Login” – enter “user”
“Pass” – enter “pass”
Click “Log in”. A window will open:
Click the “Information and settings” button and go to the “Data transfer to the CS”
section:
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Setting

Check the “Transfer to the CS on timer” box.
Ensure that the values in the fields “CS1 IP address or domain name” and “Port”
correspond to those indicated in the section Connecting to the communication server
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Setting

Firmware Update
Updating the firmware to version 1.3.1 will reset the previous settings and clear the data
archive. Export the data first if you wish to save the archive.
To update the firmware, you will need a USB flash drive that meets the following
requirements:
at least 4 GB of memory
USB interface generation 2.0 or higher
FAT 32 file system
Firmware update procedure:
1. Export the data first if you wish to save the archive (see “Archive data export” at the
end of the section)
2. Download the archive (zip file) with the firmware to your PC by following this link:
https://doc.omnicomm.ru/port/images/port_update_1.3.1.zip
3. Format the USB flash drive with the FAT 32 file system
IMPORTANT! Full flash drive formatting is required.
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the PC
In the File Explorer window on your PC, select the USB flash drive, right-click, and select
“Format”
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Setting

Set the following formatting parameters:
“File system” – select “FAT32 (default)”
“Allocation unit size” – select “Standard cluster size” кластера»
“Formatting methods” – uncheck “Quick (clean the table of contents)”
Click the “Start” button and wait for the formatting to finish.
4. Extract the zip file to the prepared USB flash drive:
5. Go to the utils / win64 directory:
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Setting

Launch the “makeboot64” file. A window will open:
Press “Enter” three times.
6. Safely remove the USB flash drive from the PC.
In Windows, click the USB icon in the system tray and select “Safely Remove Hardware”.
In Linux, use the sync command.
7. Turn off Omnicomm PORT by pressing the power button:
8. Connect the USB flash drive to Omnicomm PORT using the USB cable provided:
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Setting