Difference between revisions of "Mobile Base Station Information"

From Idrive
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(27 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 5: Line 5:
 
Copyright © 2013 Idrive Inc.
 
Copyright © 2013 Idrive Inc.
  
−
This product incorporates copyright protected technology. Use of this copyright protected technology must be authorized by Idrive Monitoring Systems, srl. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
+
This product incorporates copyright protected technology. Use of this copyright protected technology must be authorized by Idrive Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
  
 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
 +
 +
<br\><br\>
 +
 +
[[File:dellmbs.jpg|600px|]]
  
 
==About the Idrive Mobile Base Station==
 
==About the Idrive Mobile Base Station==
  
−
The Idrive Mobile Base Station may be useful for remote locations which cannot support a permanent infrastructure for a Standard Idrive Base Station (Building, Power, Internet connection). The Mobile Base Station has all of the functionality of the standard Idrive Base Station and is composed of a Laptop computer running the Idrive Control Center application and is equipped with a portable WiFi access point to facilitate downloads from the cameras.
+
The Idrive Mobile Base Station may be useful for remote locations which cannot support a permanent infrastructure for a Standard Idrive Base Station (Building, Power, Internet connection). The Mobile Base Station has all of the functionality of the standard Idrive Base Station and is composed of a Laptop computer running the Idrive Control Center application and is equipped with a portable WiFi access point to facilitate downloading of events from the X1 devices.
  
−
The Mobile Base station is the central point of control for the Idrive devices assigned to the "mobile location". It controls the configuration and management of the idrive devices and facilitates the download and localized storage of events from idrive devices as well as the capability to review and grade events. When you return to a location with an internet connection the Mobile base station will communicate with the Idrive Global Center to provide web access to you fleet’s information.
 
  
−
The architecture of the Idrive system requires two network connections. One connection is for access to the internet and the second is used for downloading of information from the idrive devices.  
+
The Mobile Base station is the central point of control for the Idrive devices assigned to the "mobile location". It controls the configuration and management of the idrive devices and facilitates the download and localized storage of events from Idrive devices as well as the capability to review and grade events. When you return to your home or office the laptop needs to connect to the internet via the laptop's built in Wifi Network so it can communicate with the Idrive Global Center to provide web access to your fleet’s information. (Do not attempt to use the wired network connector, it is statically configured to work only with the idrive access point) Please see the [http://wiki.idrive.pro/index.php?title=Idrive_Control_Center_2.0_User%E2%80%99s_Guide '''Idrive Control Center 2.0 User's Guide'''] for detailed information.
 +
  
  
−
'''The Wireless Network'''
 
  
−
The Base Station communicates with the idrive units in your fleet via an 802.11G wireless network. The baseline supplied wireless equipment will be either a Ubiquity NanoStation (Directional access point) or an Ubiqity BulletHP (Omni directional access point) device.
+
===The Idrive System Architecture===
  
−
<br\><br\>
+
The architecture of the Idrive system requires two separate network connections. One connection is used for access to the internet and the second is used for downloading of events from the Idrive X1 devices. In the Standard Base Station (Desktop) system there are two wired network connections built into the mainboard of the computer to facilitate this configuration. This is not possible with a laptop so to help avoid confusion in this document we will call the connections '''"Wireless Internet Connection"''' and '''"X1 Camera Connection"'''.
  
−
'''The Wired Internet Connection'''
 
  
−
The wired internet connection is used to communicate with the idrive Global Center as well as to allow for system updates and remote support. This connection should always be active. There are several non-standard ports that are used for communication as well as minimum bandwidth requirements. As a result idrive does not require a dedicated internet connection however one is recommended.
+
::'''X1 Camera Connection'''
  
 +
::The Mobile Base Station communicates with the Idrive X1 devices in your vehicles via an 802.11G wireless network. This connection is made up by plugging the supplied Mobile WiFi access point into the Wired Cat5 connection on the laptop and a USB port for power to the AP. This is where you would normally plug in the network cable. The Camera Connection and WiFi access point settings are configured for use with the Idrive system and should not be changed.
  
  
 +
::'''Wireless Internet Connection'''
  
−
Every location is different and may have local challenges to overcome to achieve adequate wireless coverage. There may be noise sources and/or multiple other wireless networks that can cause interference. Complex sites which have indoor /outdoor zones or multi-level garages will require a custom wireless solution. We recommend that you consult a local wireless network professional for site specific support. Additional equipment may be required depending on your operating environment.
+
::The internet connection is used to communicate with the idrive Global Center as well as to allow for system updates and remote support. This connection will use the built in WiFi card in the laptop to connect to a wireless access point at your home base.  
  
−
==idrive Base Station Basic Components==
+
<br\><br\>
  
 +
==Idrive Mobile Base Station Basic Components==
  
−
[[File:Base Station Components.JPG]]
+
The Mobile Idrive Base Station is delivered to you preconfigured for your use. The system consists of a Laptop computer with the Idrive System software and a mobile WiFi access point.
  
−
The Basic idrive Base Station is delivered to you preconfigured for your use. The system consists of a computer with the idrive software. The computer has two network interfaces for support both the idrive wireless network and the internet connection.
 
  
−
The primary supplier chosen for the idrive base station hardware is Dell computers. Dell was chosen for reliability and “server grade” operation and support. Your Base Station comes with 3 years of Dell Basic support'''&lowast;'''.
+
The primary supplier chosen for the Mobile Idrive base station hardware is Dell computers. Dell was chosen for reliability and support. Your Mobile Base Station computer comes with 3 years of Dell support.
  
−
'''&lowast;'''Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response. Support status and shipped configuration of your Dell system may be checked at the following link. (Service Tag required)
 
  
−
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/details?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd
+
* Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response. (Service Tag required)
  
−
==Setup of the idrive Base Station Computer==
+
* Pro Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response 3 Years
  
 +
* Accidental Damage Service, 3 Years
  
−
As with any computer ensure that you choose a setup location that provides good ergonomic conditions for the user.
 
  
 +
[http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/details?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd Dell Support Site]
  
−
'''Computer setup:'''
+
<br\><br\>
  
 +
==Setup of the idrive Base Station Computer==
  
−
1) Connect the keyboard, mouse and monitor to the computer and plug the computer into an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
 
  
−
2) Connect the internet network connection (Labeled on the back of the system) to your internet connection.
+
===Computer setup - Mobile Location:===
  
−
3) Power on and log onto the system using the account idriveadm with a password of 111111 .
 
  
−
4) Verify that you have internet connectivity by launching internet explorer.
+
1) Plug the laptop into the 120V Power Converter (recommended) to preserve battery power.
  
−
5) After the Base Station is connected to the internet the Control Center will download from the idrive Global Center the information for the idrive devices which have been assigned to your location.
+
2) Log into the system using the account idriveadm with a password of 111111 .
  
−
==Setup the Ubiquity Bullet HP2 Wireless Device==
+
3) The system is now ready to receive downloads from nearby Idrive X1 Devices that are assigned to the mobile location.
  
  
−
The Ubiquity Bullet is a powerful CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) configured as a onmidirectional access point. It screws directly onto the base of the supplied external antenna. It should be mounted in a suitable location typically no more than 12 feet off of the ground and at least a foot away from the wall. If covering an outdoor lot the device should be mounted outdoors. If you have an indoor garage area to cover mount the device indoors.
+
===Computer setup - Home Location:===
  
−
The Ubiquity Bullet receives its power over the shielded network cable which comes with your idrive Base Station. This power is provided by the POE (Power Over Ethernet) injector.
 
  
−
The Ubiquity Bullet will be delivered to you preconfigured to work with your idrive system.
+
1) Plug the laptop into the 120V Power Outlet to preserve battery power.
  
 +
2) Log into the system using the account idriveadm with a password of 111111 .
  
−
'''Wireless Device connection:'''
+
3) Connect to the Wireless access point in your Home Location and verify internet connectivity.
  
 +
4) Launch the Idrive Control Center software and review event, manage vehicles, personnel etc.
  
−
1) Attach the Ubiquity Bullet to the antenna prior to applying power to the device. Wrap the coupling with the supplied tape to waterproof the connection.
+
5) Leave the system powered on and connected to the internet so events can sync with the Idrive Global Center.
  
−
2) Mount the Ubiquity Bullet vertically and at a height 12 - 15 feet (typical). Chose a location which has a good view of the area to be covered. The antenna should be able to look over any vehicles that may block those that are parked behind it. (Additional or alternate equipment may be required depending on your location)
+
<br\><br\>
−
 
 
−
3) Only attach mounting hardware to the metal base of the antenna.
 
  
−
4) Connect the idrive wireless network connection on the back of the base station (Labeled on the back of the system) to the LAN port on the POE injector. A longer, regular Cat 5e cable may be used if necessary for this connection.
+
==Downloading Events==
  
−
5) Connect the POE injector POE port to the Ubiquity Bullet’s Cat5 port using only the ”FTP” (Foil Wrapped Twisted Pair) style Cat5e cable supplied. Do not use any other type of Cat5 cable. Make sure the supplied seal is installed to waterproof the connection.
+
When the ignition of the vehicle is turned off the Idrive X1 device to enters transfer mode. If the USB Stick (with the idrive.cert file on it for authorization) is inserted in the camera, events will transfer to the USB stick and not search for the wireless network. Otherwise the camera will search for the idrive wireless network. Please see the [http://wiki.idrive.pro/index.php?title=Idrive_X1_Installation_and_Operation_Guide Idrive X1 Installation and Operation Guide] for detailed information on Idrive X1 behaviour.
 +
  
−
6) Connect the POE power plug into an outlet.
 
  
−
7) On the idrive Base Station if asked to select the Network Type select “Public”
+
The Mobile base station must be withing range of the X1 device to download event files efficiently. The Wifi signal should be thought of as a line of sight transmission. For example if the Mobile base station is positioned behind a bus the Bus will act as a shield between the base station and the camera mounted on the windshield. The maximum range for the Mobile access point should be limited to 100 feet. For the most efficient transfer speeds having the laptop in the vehicle would be the best.

Latest revision as of 16:52, 1 August 2013

Copyright information

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Idrive Inc.

Copyright © 2013 Idrive Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protected technology. Use of this copyright protected technology must be authorized by Idrive Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

<br\><br\>

Dellmbs.jpg

About the Idrive Mobile Base Station

The Idrive Mobile Base Station may be useful for remote locations which cannot support a permanent infrastructure for a Standard Idrive Base Station (Building, Power, Internet connection). The Mobile Base Station has all of the functionality of the standard Idrive Base Station and is composed of a Laptop computer running the Idrive Control Center application and is equipped with a portable WiFi access point to facilitate downloading of events from the X1 devices.


The Mobile Base station is the central point of control for the Idrive devices assigned to the "mobile location". It controls the configuration and management of the idrive devices and facilitates the download and localized storage of events from Idrive devices as well as the capability to review and grade events. When you return to your home or office the laptop needs to connect to the internet via the laptop's built in Wifi Network so it can communicate with the Idrive Global Center to provide web access to your fleet’s information. (Do not attempt to use the wired network connector, it is statically configured to work only with the idrive access point) Please see the Idrive Control Center 2.0 User's Guide for detailed information.



The Idrive System Architecture

The architecture of the Idrive system requires two separate network connections. One connection is used for access to the internet and the second is used for downloading of events from the Idrive X1 devices. In the Standard Base Station (Desktop) system there are two wired network connections built into the mainboard of the computer to facilitate this configuration. This is not possible with a laptop so to help avoid confusion in this document we will call the connections "Wireless Internet Connection" and "X1 Camera Connection".


X1 Camera Connection
The Mobile Base Station communicates with the Idrive X1 devices in your vehicles via an 802.11G wireless network. This connection is made up by plugging the supplied Mobile WiFi access point into the Wired Cat5 connection on the laptop and a USB port for power to the AP. This is where you would normally plug in the network cable. The Camera Connection and WiFi access point settings are configured for use with the Idrive system and should not be changed.


Wireless Internet Connection
The internet connection is used to communicate with the idrive Global Center as well as to allow for system updates and remote support. This connection will use the built in WiFi card in the laptop to connect to a wireless access point at your home base.

<br\><br\>

Idrive Mobile Base Station Basic Components

The Mobile Idrive Base Station is delivered to you preconfigured for your use. The system consists of a Laptop computer with the Idrive System software and a mobile WiFi access point.


The primary supplier chosen for the Mobile Idrive base station hardware is Dell computers. Dell was chosen for reliability and support. Your Mobile Base Station computer comes with 3 years of Dell support.


  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response. (Service Tag required)
  • Pro Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response 3 Years
  • Accidental Damage Service, 3 Years


Dell Support Site

<br\><br\>

Setup of the idrive Base Station Computer

Computer setup - Mobile Location:

1) Plug the laptop into the 120V Power Converter (recommended) to preserve battery power.

2) Log into the system using the account idriveadm with a password of 111111 .

3) The system is now ready to receive downloads from nearby Idrive X1 Devices that are assigned to the mobile location.


Computer setup - Home Location:

1) Plug the laptop into the 120V Power Outlet to preserve battery power.

2) Log into the system using the account idriveadm with a password of 111111 .

3) Connect to the Wireless access point in your Home Location and verify internet connectivity.

4) Launch the Idrive Control Center software and review event, manage vehicles, personnel etc.

5) Leave the system powered on and connected to the internet so events can sync with the Idrive Global Center.

<br\><br\>

Downloading Events

When the ignition of the vehicle is turned off the Idrive X1 device to enters transfer mode. If the USB Stick (with the idrive.cert file on it for authorization) is inserted in the camera, events will transfer to the USB stick and not search for the wireless network. Otherwise the camera will search for the idrive wireless network. Please see the Idrive X1 Installation and Operation Guide for detailed information on Idrive X1 behaviour.


The Mobile base station must be withing range of the X1 device to download event files efficiently. The Wifi signal should be thought of as a line of sight transmission. For example if the Mobile base station is positioned behind a bus the Bus will act as a shield between the base station and the camera mounted on the windshield. The maximum range for the Mobile access point should be limited to 100 feet. For the most efficient transfer speeds having the laptop in the vehicle would be the best.

Retrieved from "https://admincenter.idriveglobal.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mobile_Base_Station_Information&oldid=2472"