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MC Technologies MC100 - User Manual

MC Technologies MC100
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MC100
Mobile programmable gateway
MC Technologies GmbH, Kabelkamp 2, 30179 Hannover, Germany
Tel: +49511 67 69 99-0, Fax: +49511 67 69 99-150, Website & Shop: www.mc-technologies.net, Email: info@mc-technologies.net
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User Manual
MC100 Terminal / Gateway
MC100 GPIO
MC100 SensT2
MC100 WMBUS
MC100 SensorBox
Version v2.0.2

Table of Contents

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MC Technologies MC100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProtocolsMQTT
Cellular4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Ethernet1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45
SerialRS232/RS485
Digital Outputs2 relay outputs
Digital Inputs2x optically isolated digital inputs

Summary

General and Safety Information

Warranty Provisions

Manufacturer's warranty terms and conditions for product use.

Technical Limiting Values

Specifies crucial operational parameters and limits for product safety.

Operator Obligations

Operator responsibilities for adhering to national regulations and safe operation.

Personnel Qualification

Requirements for personnel performing installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

Transport and Storage Guidelines

Instructions for safe handling, packing, and checking the product during transport and storage.

Product Labels and Environmental Protection

Explanation of product markings and disposal guidelines according to environmental regulations.

Open-Source Software and Device Variants

Open-Source Software General

Information about third-party open-source software included in the product.

Liability Regulations

Manufacturer's liability regarding the use of open-source software.

Used Open-Source Software

How to find a list of open-source software used in the product.

Device Variants

Description of the different MC100 terminal/gateway variants available.

Contents

Ports and Display

Installation Procedures

Antenna Setup

Instructions for mounting the antenna and checking network coverage.

SIM Card Insertion

Step-by-step guide for inserting the SIM card into the device.

Power Supply Connection

Connecting the external DC power supply and understanding the power LED status.

Web Interface Configuration

Accessing and logging into the device's web interface for initial setup.

Establishing Mobile Connection

Configuring APN, PIN, and establishing a mobile network connection.

Online and Modem Tests

Performing online tests and checking the modem firmware version for connectivity.

Internet Access and SSH

Connecting via Internet, SSH, command line, and changing the device IP address.

Installation in Motor Vehicle

Guidelines for installing the MC100 in a vehicle, requiring specific E1 marking.

Node-RED Web Interface Operations

Enable Node-RED

Enabling the Node-RED application within the MC100's system startup.

Install Extra Modules

Guide for installing additional modules via the Node-RED palette manager.

Add Nodes and Wire Them

Adding nodes to the workspace and connecting them using wires.

Debug Node and Deploy Flow

Adding a debug node and deploying the created Node-RED flow.

Analog and Digital IOs via Node-RED

MC100 GPIO IO Readout

Reading analog and digital IOs from MC100 GPIO via Node-RED.

Dashboard Creation

Creating a dashboard to visualize data using Node-RED dashboard nodes.

MC100 SensT2 IO Readout

Reading analog inputs, writing analog outputs, and PT100/1000 inputs for SensT2.

Control and Readout via Command Line

MC100 Circuit and Interface Overview

Overview of the MC100 circuit, Ethernet, Power, RS485, CAN, RS232, and USB interfaces.

MC100 Gateway IO Control

Controlling MC100 Gateway digital inputs and outputs via command line.

MC100 GPIO IO Management

Managing MC100 GPIO digital inputs, outputs, voltage, current, and PWM via command line.

MC100 SensT2 IO Management

Managing MC100 SensT2 digital, voltage, current, and PT100/PT1000 IOs via command line.

MC100 SensorBox IO Management

Managing MC100 SensorBox digital, current, PT100/PT1000 IOs, and relays via command line.

LED Indicator Status

Explanation of the device's LED indicators and their configuration options.

Setting Up Wi-Fi

MC100 in Access Point Mode

Configuring the MC100 to act as a Wi-Fi access point.

MC100 as Wi-Fi Client

Configuring the MC100 to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network as a client.

OpenVPN Configuration

Client Configuration

Steps for configuring the MC100 as an OpenVPN client.

Server Configuration

Steps for configuring the MC100 as an OpenVPN server.

Ser2 net Service Configuration

Firewall Management

General Firewall Settings

Configuring general firewall settings like SYN-flood protection and packet filtering.

Port Forwarding Rules

Setting up port forwarding rules to allow external access to internal services.

Traffic and Custom Rules

Defining traffic rules and custom firewall rules for network security.

Wireless M-Bus (WMBus) Operations

WMBus Tool Setup and Usage

Setting up and using the mcwmbus tool for WM-Bus communication via LuCI and CLI.

Data Output and API Interaction

Handling WMBus data output formats, writing to disk, and sending to REST APIs.

Live Data Visualization and Support

Viewing live WMBus data in Node-RED and obtaining support.

MODBUS Communication

MODBUS for Node-RED

Integrating MODBUS with Node-RED for data acquisition and control.

Modbus Master CLI

Using the Modbus Master command-line tool for device interaction.

Modbus Slave CLI and Mapping

Using Modbus Slave CLI and understanding JSON mapping for device emulation.

Other Communication Interfaces

MBus Module and libmbus Usage

Setting up the MBUS module and using the libmbus library for communication.

1-Wire Interface (OWServer, OWFS, OWhttpd)

Configuring and using OWServer, OWFS, and OWhttpd for 1-Wire devices.

Factory Reset Procedure

Maintenance, Repair, and Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Information on the product's maintenance-free nature.

Troubleshooting and Support

How to get assistance for product faults from MC Technologies support.

Repair Procedures

Procedures for sending defective products for repair, including RMA and backup steps.

Equipment Disposal

Instructions for the return and recycling of old MC Technologies equipment.

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