B&B Electronics DCDSS1 User Manual

Remote Data Collection Device CE

Model DCDSS1

Documentation Number DCDSS11702

This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA

of domestic and imported parts by

International Headquarters

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.

707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA

Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]

Home Page: www.bb-elec.com

Orders e-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support e-mail: [e-mail]

European Headquarters

B&B Electronics Ltd.

Westlink Commercial Park, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland

Phone [phone] -- Fax [phone]

Home Page: www.bb-europe.com

Orders e-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support e-mail: [e-mail]

-- Fax [phone]

-- Fax [phone]

 2002 B&B Electronics July 2001 -- Revised May 2002

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................... 1

Chapter 2: Operation......................................................... 2

Data Storage......................................................................... 2

Data Buffer and Time Stamping .............................. 2

Polling Strings.......................................................... 2

Data Delivery Triggers.......................................................... 2

Time-Based Trigger................................................. 2

Buffer-Based Trigger ...............................................3

Digital Input Trigger ................................................. 3

Data Delivery Methods ......................................................... 3

Error Conditions.................................................................... 3

Serial Ports ........................................................................... 4

ISP Account.......................................................................... 4

Email Setup ..........................................................................5

FTP Setup............................................................................. 5

Pager Setup.......................................................................... 5

Time Setup ...........................................................................6

Bypass Mode........................................................................ 6

Remote Buffer Retrieval (New! May 2002)........................... 6

Local Buffer Retrieval (New! May 2002)……………………... 8

Chapter 3: Setup................................................................ 8

Firmware Updates ................................................................8

Chapter 4: Specifications.................................................. 9

Appendix A: Declaration of Conformity .......................A-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

B&B Electronics iCaddy is a serial data collection device that
uses the Internet to automatically deliver your data. Data is emailed
or sent using FTP based on a user-programmable schedule or when
its buffer level is reached or based on a digital alarm input.

It replaces local or long distance phone calls with an automated
Internet connection to your Internet Service Provider. Instead of
calling out to remote sites, let the DCDSS1 deliver the data to you,
virtually anywhere, anytime!

Once installed, there is no need for human presence at the
remote site. You can download cash receipts at midnight or track
distant conditions at any time. The DCDSS1 works with a modem to
call a local ISP near your remote location. User-friendly software
with easy-to-read screens allows you to set automatic call-ins from
multiple locations. You can change call-in times and data requests
at any time from your central PC.

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