NAVITUS MCL 5.10 User Manual

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10. Parameterization
The entire MCL 5.10 menu hierarchy is described in an Annex A. “Controller menu and configuration
settings”. Main device functions are further described below.
Security
Controller parameterization menus are protected with dedicated passwords to prevent from unauthorised
access and configuration.
Default Password
There are two user levels: admin and user where admin is superior.
Default admin password is “admin”. Default user password is “user”.
Each login has separate menus and control functions. If required, a different default passwords can be
set automatically during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, default passwords can be changed
manually or automatically.
APN
APN names and settings (GSM Provider/Network ID, DNS etc) for each APN are entered by
administrator or imported via sms and can be accessed via configuration menu. Each separate APN has
different numbers and IP address lists and every other APN can be configured manually.
Automatic Reboot
The device configuration allows to set an interval in minutes to enable automatic device reboot (restart)
when idle, without having an engineer to interfere. The reboot command may also be sent manualy
using SMS or parametrization menu.
CSD operation mode
The device has a list of phone numbers that can call to device. If call is made and the number is allowed,
the device switches to the CSD mode. There is an option to allow all calling from any number. When the
call is finished or the session is disconnected, the device returns to GPRS mode. More connection
settings in the menu item Wireless in configuration.
2G/3G mode
The device can work select the 2G or the 3G mode automatically depending on the best quality or it can
be done remotely in menu item Provider settings, Provider network mode.
Firmware update
The firmware can be set to be updated automatically or manually.
Automatic Firmware Update
If set to automatic, after restart controller will attempt automatic firmware download and update from the
IP (IP of a FTP server) address indicated in the APN setting for a specific APN used.
Manual Firmware update
Depending on the client’s end system configuration, controller modification and settings, controller can
support manual firmware update via GSM/GPRS or via USB, RS485 by directly connecting the controller
direct connection using a PC. The manufacturer’s proprietary firmware update tool or alternative
software can be used when required.
Byte w. timeout
Timeout value defined (it depends on baud rate) in miliseconds. Timeout is set after each received byte
in frame. If timeout expires after the last received byte, the frame is adopted.
This parameter depends on the meter attached to the controller. Older meters takes time to answer to
the queries, so the meters might pause between answer packets. For the new meters, this parameter
should be 1 .. 5 ms, for older meters it is recommended to use 30 .. 200 ms.

NAVITUS MCL 5.10 Specifications

General

Brand	NAVITUS
Model	MCL 5.10
Category	Controller
Language	English