Cellular settings

Access cellular settings, using ClosedDevice Configuration Utility Software tool used to set up data loggers and peripherals, and to configure PakBus settings before those devices are deployed in the field and/or added to networks. Also called DevConfig.. Clicking on a setting in Device Configuration Utility also provides information about that setting. These settings are available for data loggers with integrated CELL modules.

NOTE:

A list of Settings fieldnames is also available from the data logger terminal mode using command F.

CellAPN

Specifies the ClosedAPN Cellular Access Point Name (obtained from your cellular network provider), and is required. The APN is the gateway between the cell network and the internet. APN must be obtained from your cellular network provider.

  • String data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > APN

CellEnabled

Global control for cell modem. This overrides the power schedule setting and CRBasic IPNetpower instruction. 0 Disabled, 1 or <>0 Enabled.

  • Boolean data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Cell Modem Enable

CellInfo

Cellular network/state information. Reports the cellular IP address, default gateway, DNS, network state, cell carrier, connection type, phone number associated with the SIM card, and data usage.

  • String data type
  • Read only

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Diagnostic Info

CellKeepAlive

URL for ping to verify network connectivity. This is only sent if there has been no network activity within the CellKeepAliveTime setting. If there is no ping response, the network connection is re-established. To disable keep alive pings, leave this setting blank.

  • String data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Ping Keep Alive URL

CellKeepAliveTime

Ping keep alive timeout (in seconds).

  • Long data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Ping Keep Alive Timeout Value

CellPDPAuth

Specifies the ClosedPDP Packet Data Protocol authentication type (if used). PDP Authentication is only used if there is a PDP Username and Password AND the PAP or CHAP authentication is required. If a PDP Authentication Type is required, it will be provided by your cellular provider with the ClosedAPN Cellular Access Point Name (obtained from your cellular network provider). 0 None, 1 PAP, 2 CHAP

  • Long data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > PDP Authentication Type, PPP Authentication User Name, PPP Authentication Password

CellPDPPassword

Specifies the ClosedPDP Packet Data Protocol password used for authentication. Often there is no password, and this field can be left blank. If a password is required, it will be provided by your cellular provider with the ClosedAPN Cellular Access Point Name (obtained from your cellular network provider).

  • String data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > PDP Cell Authentication Password

CellPDPUserName

Specifies the username used for ClosedPDP Packet Data Protocol authentication. Often there is no username, and this field can be left blank. If a Username is required, it will be provided by your cellular provider with the ClosedAPN Cellular Access Point Name (obtained from your cellular network provider).

  • String data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > PDP Cell Authentication Username

CellPwrDuration

Specifies the interval, in minutes, over which the data logger will power its cellular interface. This can be done to save on battery life or cellular charges. This is adjusted using three components:

  • Start (Power-On) Time: Specifies the time of day in terms of hours and minutes in which the data logger will first enable the cellular interface. If left at the default value of Always On, the data logger will power the cellular interface at all times.

  • On Duration: Specifies the interval, in minutes, to power the data logger cellular interface for the first time of any day as well as for any repeat cycles (if applicable).

  • Repeat Cycle: Specifies the interval after the first time that the data logger powers on its cellular interface, that the data logger will power its cellular interface at subsequent times throughout the day.

For example, setting a Start Time of 08:00, with an On Duration of 15 minutes, and a Repeat Cycle of Every Hour, will result in the cellular module being powered on at 8:00AM for 15 minutes every hour until midnight.

  • Long data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > On duration

CellPwrRepeat

Specifies the interval in minutes to power on the cellular interface following the first time of the day that the data logger powers on its cellular interface. For example usage, see CellPwrDuration.

  • Long data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Repeat cycle

CellPwrStartTime

Specifies time of day in minutes when the data logger will first enable the cellular interface. Examples:

  • 15 = 00:15 ’15 minutes after midnight
  • 180 = 03:00 ‘3:00 am
  • 1380 = 23:00 ’11:00 pm
  • 1440 = Always On

For example usage, see CellPwrDuration.

  • Long data type

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Start (power-on) time

CellRSRQ

CellECIO

Specifies the signal quality of the modem. For 3G, this is ECIO (Energy to Interference Ratio). For 4G, this is RSRQ (Reference Signal Received Quality). Updated when queried by your Closeddata logger support software LoggerNet, RTDAQ, and PC400 - these Campbell Scientific software applications include at least the following functions: data logger communications, downloading programs, clock setting, and retrieval of measurement data. or a program. Ranges expected for Signal Quality for 3G/4G:

Excellent: 0 to -6 (3G), >-9 (4G)
Good: -7 to -10 (3G), -9 to -12 (4G)
Fair to Poor: -11 to -20 (3G), -13 or less (4G)

  • Float data type
  • Read only

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Signal Quality

CellRSSI

CellRSRP

Specifies the signal strength of the modem in -dBm. For 3G, this is RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator). For 4G, this is RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power). Updated when queried by your Closeddata logger support software LoggerNet, RTDAQ, and PC400 - these Campbell Scientific software applications include at least the following functions: data logger communications, downloading programs, clock setting, and retrieval of measurement data. or a program. Ranges expected for Signal Strength for 3G/4G:

Excellent: -70dBm or less (3G), -90dBm or less (4G)
Good: -70dBm to -85dBm (3G), -90dBm to -105dBm (4G)
Fair: -86dBm to -100dBm (3G), -106dBm to -115dBm (4G)
Poor: >-100dBm (3G), >-115dBm (4G)

  • Long data type
  • Read only

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Signal Strength

CellState

Specifies the current communications state with the cell modem and the network. The following states are available:

  • Power off
  • Powering up
  • Powered up
  • SIM authorized
  • Setting baud rate
  • Waiting for baud rate
  • Baud rate set
  • Baud rate failure
  • Power off. Waiting for retry
  • Powered up.  SIM auth failure
  • Querying modem
  • Waiting for network registration
  • Configuring modem
  • Dialing
  • Dialing (retry)
  • Dialed
  • PPP negotiation
  • Network ready
  • PPP closing
  • PPP paused
  • PPP dropped
  • Terminal AT command mode
  • Firmware update mode
  • Shutting down
  • String data type
  • Read only

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Cellular State

CellStatus

Cellular diagnostic information. Reports the PPP state, IMEI, IMSI, and ICCID for the data logger.

  • String data type
  • Read only

Where to find:

  • Settings Editor tab in Device Configuration Utility: Cellular > Cell Diagnostic Info