Symphonie® iPACKGPS

Automate the transfer of measurement data from the field to your desktop via the following network (configuration dependent) 4G LTE-VZW, 4G LTE-AT&T, 4G LTE Global, 4G LTE-TDD, 2G GSM, or 3G WCDMA networks.

 
Description
Instrument type Internet-enabled remote communication and autonomous power module for SymphoniePRO data loggers n/a n/a Internet-enabled remote communication and autonomous power module for SymphoniePRO data loggers
Accessory type Internet-enabled remote communication and autonomous power module for Symphonie® series data loggers Internet-enabled remote communication and autonomous power module for SymphoniePRO® data loggers n/a n/a
Applications
  • Wind and solar resource assessment and forecasting
  • Enables internet features for SymphoniePRO where Verizon LTE data service is available
  • Frequency Bands (MHz): 700 (B13)/AWS 1700 (B4)/1900 (B2)
  • Certified on the Verizon network in the USA
  • Wind and solar resource assessment and forecasting
  • Enables internet features for SymphoniePRO where cellular data services are available:
  • LTE FDD-4G: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28
  • LTE TDD-4G: B38/B39/B40/B41
  • WCDNA-3G:B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
  • GSM-2G: B2/B3/B5/B8
  • Worldwide
Wind and solar resource assessment and forecastingEnables internet features for SymphoniePRO where 4G LTE (TDD) cellular data services are availableFrequency Bands:
  • LTE FDD-4G: B1/B3/B5/B8
  • LTE TDD-4G: B38/B39/B40/B41
  • WCDNA: B1/B8
  • TD-SCDMA-3G: B34/B39
  • CDMA-3G: BC0
  • GSM-2G: 900/1800MHz
  • Wind and solar resource assessment and forecasting
  • Enables internet features for SymphoniePRO where cellular data services are available:
  • LTE FDD-4G: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28
  • LTE TDD-4G: B38/B39/B40/B41
  • WCDNA-3G:B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
  • GSM-2G: B2/B3/B5/B8
  • Worldwide
Instrument compatibility Symphonie series data loggers SymphoniePRO data loggers SymphoniePRO data loggers SymphoniePRO data loggers
Functions
  • Enables remote MetLink connections for real-time two-way communication, including automated data delivery, firmware updates, and/or configuration updates to data logger and iPackGPS
  • GPS time synchronization
  • Cellular band and operator management via SymphoniePRO Desktop Application
  • Automatic transfer of logged data via email
  • Automatically updates latitude, longitude, and altitude settings in the data logger
  • GPS position viewer
  • iPackGPS status and event reporting
  • Cellular signal confirmation indicator
  • Accepts remote firmware updates
  • Automatic real-time clock setting from internet time server
  • Remote parameter updates of Symphonie series data loggers and iPackGPS
  • Ability to disconnect a call in progress
  • Event log viewer
  • Includes rechargeable battery and PV charge controller for the data logger
  • Enables remote MetLink connections for real-time two-way communication, including automated data delivery, firmware updates, and/or configuration updates to data logger and iPackGPS
  • GPS time synchronization
  • Automatic transfer of logged data via email
  • Automatically updates latitude, longitude, and altitude settings in the data logger
  • GPS position viewer
  • iPackGPS status and event reporting
  • GSM/3G/4G (cellular) signal confirmation indicator
  • Accepts remote firmware updates
  • Automatic real-time clock setting from internet time server
  • Remote parameter updates of SymphoniePRO data loggers and iPackGPS
  • Ability to disconnect a call in progress
  • Event log viewer
  • Includes rechargeable battery and PV charge controller for the data logger
  • Enables remote MetLink connections for real-time two-way communication, including automated data delivery, firmware updates, and/or configuration updates to data logger and iPackGPS
  • GPS time synchronization
  • Automatic transfer of logged data via email
  • Automatically updates latitude, longitude, and altitude settings in the data logger
  • GPS position viewer
  • iPackGPS status and event reporting
  • GSM/3G/4G (cellular) signal confirmation indicator
  • Accepts remote firmware updates
  • Automatic real-time clock setting from internet time server
  • Remote parameter updates of SymphoniePRO data loggers and iPackGPS
  • Ability to disconnect a call in progress
  • Event log viewer
  • Includes rechargeable battery and PV charge controller for the data logger
  • Enables remote MetLink connections for real-time two-way communication, including automated data delivery, firmware updates, and/or configuration updates to data logger and iPackGPS
  • GPS time synchronization
  • Automatic transfer of logged data via email
  • Automatically updates latitude, longitude, and altitude settings in the data logger
  • GPS position viewer
  • iPackGPS status and event reporting
  • GSM/3G/4G (cellular) signal confirmation indicator
  • Accepts remote firmware updates
  • Automatic real-time clock setting from internet time server
  • Remote parameter updates of SymphoniePRO data loggers and iPackGPS
  • Ability to disconnect a call in progress
  • Event log viewer
  • Includes rechargeable battery and PV charge controller for the data logger
Data Collection
Software SymphoniePRO Desktop Application Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD)) Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD)) Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD))
Data delivery
  • Data delivery via SMTP email and/or MetLink connections
  • Configuration changes and firmware updates administered via MetLink connections
  • Test functions for all data delivery methods, with access to these features from both the logger LCD and SymphoniePRO Desktop Application
  • Data delivery via SMTP email and/or MetLink connections
  • Configuration changes and firmware updates administered via MetLink connections remotely or locally via logger USB connection.
  • Data delivery via SMTP email and/or MetLink connections
  • Configuration changes and firmware updates administered via MetLink connections remotely or locally via logger USB connection
  • Data delivery via SMTP email and/or MetLink connections
  • Configuration changes and firmware updates administered via MetLink connections remotely or locally via logger USB connection.
Configuration
User interface
  • Status reporting on data logger front panel
  • Configuration via desktop software on Windows PC
  • Status reporting via data logger user interface
  • Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD))
  • Status reporting via data logger user interface
  • Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD))
  • Status reporting via data logger user interface
  • Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD))
Configurable parameters
  • Internet Service Provider settings
    Other settings (schedule, SMTP, etc.) stored in data logger allowing minimal disruption to settings in the event of iPack swap
  • AT&T LTE-G ready
  • Call interval range: 10 minutes - 14 days
  • Internet Service Provider settings
  • Optional 'No Partial Files' setting
  • Up to three (3) email addresses
  • Call interval range: 10 minutes - 14 days
  • Internet Service Provider settings
  • Optional 'No Partial Files' setting
  • Up to three (3) email addresses
  • WindLinx ready
  • Call interval range: 10 minutes - 14 days
  • Internet Service Provider settings
  • Optional 'No Partial Files' setting
  • Up to three (3) email addresses
Connections
Communication ports QMA (f) connector for GPS antenna
  • SMA (f) connector for cellular antenna
n/a n/a QMA (f) connector for GPS antenna
  • SMA (f) connector for cellular antenna
Power requirements
Batteries One (1) built-in 12 V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) battery with 2200 mA-hr rating One (1) built-in 12V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) battery with 2200 mA-hr rating One (1) built-in 12 V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) battery with 2200 mA-hr rating One (1) built-in 12V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) battery with 2200 mA-hr rating
External power input External battery input (12 to 14 V, 500 mA max.) External battery input (12 to 14 V, 500 mA max.) n/a External battery input (12 to 14 V, 500 mA max.)
External solar input 12 V (nominal) solar PV panel or external power supply (15 to 28 V) 1 A max. 12 V (nominal) solar PV panel or external power supply (15 to 28 V), 1 A max. 12 V (nominal) solar PV panel or external power supply (15 - 24 V) 12 V (nominal) solar PV panel or external power supply (15 to 28 V), 1 A max.
Other External battery input (12 to 14 V, 500 mA max.) External battery (12 - 14 V) n/a n/a
Installation
Mounting
  • iPack stacks with Symphonie data logger using long logger mounting screws (included)
  • Logger and iPackGPS attach to logger mounting bracket; Keyed slots allow for easy installation/removal in shelter box
  • Standard cellular antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • GPS antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • An optional 15 W solar PV panel (sold separately) mounts to your tubular tower with supplied hose clamps
  • iPackGPS attaches to back of SymphoniePRO data logger with (4) long logger mounting screws
  • Standard multi-band cellular antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • GPS antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • Symphonie Solar PV panel 15W (optional) available with lattice or tubular mount for NRG towers.
  • iPackGPS attaches to back of SymphoniePRO data logger with (4) long logger mounting screws
  • Standard multi-band cellular antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • GPS antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • Symphonie Solar PV panel 15 W (optional) available with lattice or tubular mount for NRG towers
  • iPackGPS attaches to back of SymphoniePRO data logger with (4) long logger mounting screws
  • Standard multi-band cellular antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • GPS antenna is magnetically mounted to top of shelter box
  • Symphonie Solar PV panel 15W (optional) available with lattice or tubular mount for NRG towers.
Tools required 8 mm (5/16") wrench or nut driver for mounting screws 8 mm (5/16") wrench or nut driver for mounting screws n/a n/a
Accessories Cellular antenna and GPS antenna included GPS antenna and cellular antenna (both included) Cellular antenna and GPS antenna included GPS antenna and cellular antenna (both included)
Physical
Connections
  • Data connection to iPack connector on rear of data logger
  • Two (2) screw terminals for solar PV panel or external power supply input
  • Two (2) screw terminals for external battery
  • One (1) screw terminal for earth ground pre-wired for connection to data logger earth ground stud
  • Cellular antenna connector SMA female
  • GPS antenna connector QMA female
  • Programming port connection via data logger programming adapter, or USB in case of SymphoniePRO
  • Two (2) screw terminals for solar PV panel or external power supply input
  • Two (2) screw terminals for external battery
  • One (1) screw terminal for earth ground pre-wired for connection to data logger earth ground stud
  • Cellular antenna connector SMA female
  • GPS antenna connector QMA female
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Dimensions 165 x 222 x 51mm ( 6.5 x 8.75 x 2.0 inches) 165 x 222 x 51 mm (6.5 x 8.75 x 2.0 inches) 165 x 222 x 51mm (6.5 x 8.75 x 2.0 inches) 165 x 222 x 51 mm (6.5 x 8.75 x 2.0 inches)
Materials
Enclosure
  • Weather-proof polycarbonate plastic
  • IP65 Rated
  • Weather-proof polycarbonate plastic
  • IP65 Rated
  • Weather-proof polycarbonate plastic
  • IP65 Rated
  • Weather-proof polycarbonate plastic
  • IP65 Rated
System requirements
Computer Windows PC with desktop software for applicable data logger model:
  • SymphoniePRO Desktop Application for SymphoniePRO Data Logger
Windows PC with SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD) required for configuration n/a n/a
Operating system
  • iPackGPS Firmware | SymphoniePRO
  • iPackGPS Firmware | SymphoniePLUS3
  • SymphoniePRO Desktop Appliation requires Windows 7 or later
SymphoniePRO Desktop Application requires Windows 7 or higher n/a n/a
Related hardware
  • iPack Programming Kit (Item 3368)
  • Universal iPack Charger (Item 3615; included in 3368)
  • Symphonie Solar PV panel 15 W with lattice (Item 9111) or tubular mount (Item 9112)
  • Universal iPack Charger (Item 3615; included in 3368)
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