Scanntronik Mugrauer Remotefox User manual

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Table of contents
1. Introduction to the Remotefox system..........................................3
2. Scope of delivery of the complete system.....................................5
3. Preparing the Remotefox hardware...............................................5
4. Configuring the SIM card .............................................................7
5. The Remotefox power supply.......................................................8
6. Connecting to the computer........................................................11
7. Connecting the data logger systems............................................12
8. Connection examples for data loggers........................................16
9. Explanation of the connection examples.....................................18
10. Installing the PC software...........................................................20
11. Configuring the PC software.......................................................23
12. Remotefox software tutorial........................................................24
13. The "General" section .................................................................25
14. The "Modem and SMTP" section ...............................................28
15. The "eMail" section.....................................................................32
16. The "SMS" section......................................................................35
17. The "Alarm" section....................................................................36
18. The "Error Memory" section.......................................................38
19. Finishing the configuration.........................................................39
20. Testing the Remotefox system....................................................39
21. Asynchronous data querying via call..........................................40
22. Importing the received data.........................................................41
23. Remotefox and event data loggers..............................................43
24. Information, guarantee and liability............................................44

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1. Introduction to the Remotefox system
Dear customer!
Thank you for deciding in favour of the flexible Remotefox system for
alarm notification and independent remote data transfer (remote
transmission) from Scanntronik Mugrauer GmbH.
The system was developed specifically for the completely automatic,
wireless transmission of the collected readings from your data loggers. To
accomplish that, the readings are simply sent to you as an email
attachment. After having received it, you can import the readings using
the SoftFOX analysis software and evaluate it just as if you were on site.
On top of that, with the Remotefox you also have the facility of
processing two external alarm signals. They can either come from our
data loggers or any other alarm source (e.g., a refrigerator, alarm system,
…). If an alarm is triggered, the Remotefox immediately sends an alarm
notification via email to up to ten recipients. In addition, alarm
notification via SMS to up to ten mobile phone numbers is also feasible.
An alarm delay of up to 12 hours can also be programmed if desired.
As the system is constantly put through a self-test, you will be
immediately informed via email and/or SMS if the batteries in the
Remotefox are starting to run low or any other malfunction occurs. If
there is a power failure (with optional power using a power supply unit),
you will naturally be promptly informed of that fact plus the associated
switchover to battery operation.
If, along with the batteries, you have also connected a power supply unit
to the Remotefox, you have the option to query the measurement data
asynchronous to the programmed transmission rhythm, i.e. at any desired
time. Just call the system using your normal telephone. The Remotefox
then activates itself and sends the readings collected so far. This action
does not influence the normal, periodic data transmission.

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Thanks to the latest radio engineering, flexible GPRS modem and power
supply from eight conventional 1.5V type "C" baby batteries (power
supply unit optionally available), connection to the telephone or mains
grid is not required.
In these operating instructions, we would like to impart a basic
understanding of how to use the Remotefox. While doing so, we will
delve into detail on the various connections, functions and system
programming.
The core components used when operating the Remotefox are the
Remotefox hardware (incl. power supply through batteries and possibly
an additional power supply unit), a SIM card, the monitoring data logger
systems (incl. expansion modules) and the PC software (incl. USB
interface). Special antennas and additional connection lines are available
any time on request.
To be able to make optimal use of the Remotefox, it is decisive that you
get familiar with the system connections and correspondingly configure
your defaults with the PC software.
For that reason, the following chapters deal extensively with the
Remotefox hardware, the installation of the PC software and the system
programming.
To accomplish that, you will be lead step by step through an exhaustive
software tutorial with explanations given on the individual settings.
Please read these instructions thoroughly and completely up to the end.
That is the only way to get to know the features and functions in your
Remotefox system; the questions that arise will answer themselves.

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2. Scope of delivery of the complete system
If you have decided in favour of a complete Remotefox system, you will
find the components listed below in the packing:
1. Remotefox hardware incl. GPRS modem
2. Antenna, data and power link cable
3. Battery compartment for 8 x "C" baby batteries
4. Two data logger connection lines
5. Activation magnet for system tests
6. Data carrier (CD-ROM) with the PC software
7. PC interface cable (USB or serial)
8. Operating instructions for the Remotefox
3. Preparing the Remotefox hardware
The Remotefox hardware basically comprises two components. The
control electronics to which, for instance, the data loggers are connected
to along with the GPRS modem, mounted piggyback on the control
electronics.
Figure 1: Remotefox front panel with GPRS modem (top) and control
electronics including the data logger connections and related (bottom)

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To prepare the Remotefox hardware for the upcoming measurement tasks,
connect it on the right side of the control electronics to the GPRS modem
using the power link cable.
The illustration below shows both black jacks needed for that. The
additional silver connection on this side of the system is not used and
remains unoccupied.
Figure 2: Right side view of the Remotefox hardware
Now connect the control electronics to the GPRS modem through the data
link cable on the left side of the system.
The illustration below shows both rectangular jacks needed for that. To
the left you can see the antenna output.
Figure 3: Left side view of the Remotefox hardware

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Now connect the antenna to the left side of the system. Plug it into the
intended connection and screw the antenna tight.
4. Configuring the SIM card
To enable the Remotefox system to send readings and messages at any
time, it connects itself through the antenna with the mobile phone network
and creates an internet connection. To be able to do that, the system needs
a SIM card just like any mobile phone. In most cases, this is a data card,
which can often be inexpensively added to an existing mobile phone
contract. The SIM card should be independent and have its own telephone
number if possible.
The following table will give you a feeling for the amounts of data that
accrue for each data logger and transmission:
Data logger memory Accruing data volume
4000 readings approx. 20 KByte
16000 readings approx. 70 KByte
64000 readings approx. 260 KByte
Table 1: Accruing data volume per data logger and transmission
Example:
Let's assume that you have connected two data loggers with memory for
64,000 readings each to the Remotefox. If you have the data sent once per
week, a data volume of approx. 2 data loggers x 4 times per month x 260
KByte = 2.1 MByte accrues monthly.
Before you insert the SIM card, you must set the card PIN to "0000".
You can use any mobile phone to change the PIN. You can find the option
for changing the PIN in the mobile phone "Settings / Security" menu or a
similar menu.

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If you insert a SIM card with any number other than "0000", the
Remotefox system will use a "false" PIN when it is first started up.
That means, the PIN will be blocked by the SIM card after the third
attempt. If that happens, you must assign a new PIN to your SIM
card with the Super-PIN (PUK code) (then, of course, using "0000").
Please refer to your mobile phone user manual for the PIN settings or
for resetting a blocked PIN using the PUK.
To insert the SIM card, remove the cover on the top of the GPRS modem,
right next to the three LEDs. Then push the small SIM card bracket cover
a bit and fold it up. Push the SIM card into the cover, fold it down and
arrest it by pushing again. Please comply with the correct SIM card
orientation, especially the position of the slanted edge. Close the SIM card
compartment again by inserting the cover.
5. The Remotefox power supply
The Remotefox system is fundamentally always supplied with power via
the supplied battery pack. Optionally, you have an additional facility to
connect an external power supply unit to the system.
We recommend configuring the entire system without the power
supply unit, with only the battery pack connected. After configuring
and testing the system, connect the power supply unit as the last step.
The illustration below depicts all connections on the rear of the
Remotefox hardware. After inserting eight standard 1.5V type "C" baby
batteries in the battery pack, you can connect it directly to the system
through the "Batteries" jack.
The "Status - LED" then illuminates for approx. 2 seconds, indicating a
system start. The LED subsequently flashes every second. That is a sign
that everything is okay and that the system is currently idling. If the LED
ever does not flash, the cause could be that the system is working at the
moment, e.g., the readings are being sent, or that no power is available.

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Figure 4: Rear of the Remotefox hardware
If the system is being operated without an external power supply unit, the
entire power supply for the Remotefox is via the battery pack.
As the GPRS modem, when switched on, requires a comparatively high
amount of power, it is always switched off during battery operation and
activates only to transmit the readings or a message.
If the system is additionally connected to the mains through the "Power
Supply" jack to an external power supply (optional), the GPRS modem is
permanently switched on. That can be recognised with the middle LED on
the GPRS modem, which briefly illuminates every 2 seconds. In this
condition, the GPRS modem is continually ready to receive and enables
asynchronous retrieval of the readings at any time. Simply call the
telephone number of the system SIM card and the Remotefox will
immediately send you the collected readings of your data loggers.
Please note that this function is only available when you have
additionally connected a power supply unit to the Remotefox.

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The batteries are not used when operating with a power supply unit, but
serve as an emergency power supply in case of a malfunction. If a power
failure happens to occur, the system is thus immediately supplied with
energy by the battery pack. If desired, you can receive a corresponding
message per email or an SMS on your mobile phone. As the GPRS
modem is switched off during a power failure, you cannot reach the
Remotefox by telephone during this time. When the power is reinstated,
the system reverts to normal operation.