mapp Services V5.16
In order to use MpTweet, SiteManager 0RMSM1135 can be used. In this case, the remote maintenance module only serves as a modem. For technical information about the module, see B&R SiteManager 0RMSM1135.
SiteManager is connected to the controller via Ethernet. It is not required to add B&R SiteManager in the hardware tree of the Automation Studio project. To use B&R SiteManager, no additional Secure Remote hardware is required.
SiteManager can send an SMS text message to a defined telephone number.
The SiteManager must be configured using the "Appliance launcher tool" in order to send SMS text messages. Changes must then be made using a web browser.
Configuration via "Appliance launcher tool"
The "Appliance launcher tool" is needed to configure the SiteManager. This tool can be downloaded here.
Step 2:
The next step is to switch on the SiteManager. To connect using the SiteManager, connect port DEV1 to the network. It is important to ensure that the hardware is on the same subnet as the PC. Alternatively, the SiteManager can be connected directly using an Ethernet cable.
Step 3:
Next, open the "Appliance launcher tool". All connected devices are listed using the search function. Once the SiteManager has been found, you can continue by clicking the "Next" button. WLAN must be switched off when searching!
Step 4:
Here you need to enter the IP address and subnet mask:
Step 5:
The next step is to enter the username and password. For the username, use admin. For the password, enter the MAC address found on the product label. Then click "Next".
Step 6:
In the next window, enter the SIM PIN code and APN (access point name). The APN depends on the respective mobile network provider and can be found online.
You would now have the option of configuring a GateManager. This is not necessary in order to use MpTweet, however.
Step 7:
Finally, save everything and reboot the SiteManager.
Configuration via web browser
Now we need to make settings in the "Setup assistant". This assistant can be launched from a web browser.
Step 1
The first step is to open a web browser, e.g. Google Chrome. Enter https:// followed by the IP address of the SiteManagers. You must be in the same network for this!
Step 2
It is possible that a message is displayed when loading the page that states the connection is not secure. To display the page, click on "Advanced" and then "Continue to 172.16.1.209".
Step 3
Authentication is required in the next step. Enter admin for the username and the MAC address on the SiteManager for the password. The MAC address is specified without periods or spaces. For example, if the MAC address is "00.CO.A1.01.4E.60", then it is specified as "00COA1014E60".
Step 4
The "Setup assistant" appears after successful authentication. The administrator password must now be changed.
Enter a new password in the next dialog box. The new password must be between 8 and 47 characters. It must contain at least one numeric digit. Special characters are permitted.
After the password is changed successfully, the authentication window is displayed again. Use the new password here.
Click on the Continue setup button to return to the main menu.
Step 5
Now specify the controller connected to the SiteManager. The controller is defined using "Device agents".
Specify the parameters for the connected CPU in the next window. This includes defining the device name, device type and IP address of the CPU. If the SiteManager and CPU are connected over Ethernet, specify "Ethernet" here. In our example, the name of the controller has been added as a comment. Now save everything.
Once the "Device agent" has been defined, click on the Continue setup button to return to the main menu.
Step 6
Since the SiteManager is being used as a modem to send SMS text messages, Uplink2 must be configured.
Specify the mode (SMS only), APN and SIM PIN code. These were also used earlier in the "Appliance launcher tool".
Now save everything and click on Continue setup to return to the main menu.
Step 7
The notification mode is now configured using the GateManager. This is done by enabling the "Alert mode" and selecting "None" for the identification. The port can be changed with parameter "Agent alerts TCP/UDP port". This is 26864 by default. The port number must be specified later in the MpTweet configuration.
Step 8
The SiteManager is restarted in the last step. This completes the configuration of the SiteManager; it can now be used.
