FAQ

InteliLite
GPRS Communication Module

Revision: 2.0
Date: 17.6.2015

FAQ InteliLite GPRS Communication Module

Table of Contents
1

Preface ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1

Software Requirements ...................................................................................... 2

1.2

Hardware Requirements .................................................................................... 2

Installation ................................................................................................................ 3
2.1

GPRS Module .................................................................................................... 3

2.2

Connections ....................................................................................................... 4

FAQ InteliLite GPRS Communication Module

1 Preface
GPRS is a plug-in communication module for controllers IL-NT, IC-NT, ID-Lite, and the
ID-FLX platform which provides wireless connectivity. The following protocols are
available:
ComAp proprietary protocol for wireless connection of ComAp PC programs such
as LiteEdit and InteliMonitor.

AirGate support

WebSupervisor support

1.1 Software Requirements

LiteEdit

Link to Software http://www.comap.cz/support/download-center/type/software/

Registration with ComAp Club required - http://www.comap.cz/registration/

1.2 Hardware Requirements

IL-NT-GPRS plug in card

Power supply for IL-NT-GPRS plug in card (8-36 volt DC, same as power supply
of controller)

SIM card with 2/2,5G data support (GPRS).

GSM Antenna
o Operating Frequencies - 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 Hz
o SMA Connector

Hint: Used SIM card must be unlocked. Any manipulation with the plug-in module shall
be done with disconnected power supply to controller and module.

FAQ InteliLite GPRS Communication Module

2 Installation
2.1 GPRS Module
For correct installation of the module please follow the guide:

disconnect the power source from the controller

remove the cover of the slot labeled "Communication module" located at the rear
side of the controller
plug the module into the slot.

Picture 1. Plug-in card step 1.

Picture 2. Plug-in card step2.

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2.2 Connections

Disconnect battery voltage from the controller.

Connect the Antenna to the SMA connector.

Install the SIM card.

Connect 8-36 volt DC power source to the GPRS module.

POWER SUPPLY

ANTENNA

SIM CARD

Picture 3. IL-NT-GPRS.

Power up the system (controller and module together) and wait 2-4 minutes for
the first connection of the system to AirGate. AirGate will generate automatically
the AirGate ID.

Test settings using the last measurement screen. Verify the following.

Signal Strength
AirGate ID

FAQ InteliLite GPRS Communication Module

If an error is present on the GPRS network a number will be displayed in the GSM Diag
Code. Please see table below.
Table 1. GSM Diag Codes.

Code
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Description
OK. No error.
Not possible to hang up.
IL-NT-GPRS is switched off
IL-NT-GPRS is switched on
IL-NT-GPRS error in initialization
IL-NT-GPRS not possible to set the APN
IL-NT-GPRS not possible to connect to GPRS network
IL-NT-GPRS not possible to retrieve IP address
IL-NT-GPRS not accepted DNS IP address
Error in modem detection
Error in initialization of analog modem
SIM card is locked (Possibly PIN code required, PIN needs to be deactivated) or
unknown status of SIM locking
No GSM signal
Not possible to read the SIM card parameters
GSM modem did not accepted particular initialization command, possibly caused by
locked SIM card
Unknown modem
Bad answer to complement initialization string
Not possible to read GSM signal strength
CDMA modem not detected
No CDMA network
Unsuccesful registration to CDMA network

In case of GSM Diagnostic code different from 0, please contact the operator of your
SIM card services for the proper GPRS APN settings. You will need following to fill in
the setpoints:

Access Point Name (APN)

User Name
Password

There are some used APN based on the operator:

http://www.quickim.com/support/gprs-settings.html#Australia
http://www.hw-group.com/products/HWg-Ares/HWg-Ares_GSM_APN_en.html

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Enter correct APN settings in the setpoints group Comms Settings. Obtain access
using either the front display (Engineer Mode) or using LiteEdit 4.5 or higher.

Picture 4. APN settings in InteliLite controller.

If the connection is succesfull, you will see following picture 5 with airgate ID. This
screen is on the last position in the main menu.

Picture 5. Succesfull Airgate connection.

Airgate ID you can use for InteliLite InteliMonitor and WebSupervisor connection.
Please note, that GPRS connection do note provide IP Address. There are no
possibilities for Modbus connection.
Controller cannot be reprogram with LiteEdit, you will not be able to do this
procedure.

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