How to set up a GSM/ARC device to send data to the cloud

Please refer to the General Process of working with the PressureSuite Cloud. To register a GSM/ARC device please follow the following steps:

Consider staying in close contact with the KELLER sales engineer and/or the PressureSuite Cloud support team (pressuresuite@keller-druck.com)

With cable connection: Cloud integration with FTP

  1. Please download the software “PressureSuite Desktop” to configure your device. You find the software here.
  1. Ideally, the PressureSuite Cloud gets the data from an FTP-Server. Either you host an own FTP server or use own of the provided FTP accounts from KELLER.
  • a) If you wish to use an FTP account provided by KELLER, then please, contact PressureSuite Cloud support or your KELLER sales representative to communicate the needed credentials (host-name, user-name, password).
  • b) If you wish to use an own hosted FTP account, please be aware that only certain security protocols are supported. SFTP is not supported. Some FTPS versions are supported. In doubt, please ask the PressureSuite Cloud support team (pressuresuite@keller-druck.com).
  • c) To let the device automatically be assigned to your PressureSuite Cloud account, register your FTP account first in your PressureSuite Cloud in https://www.pressuresuite.com/account-settings
    Add an FTP account to auto-register new devices

  1. Connect the device with your Windows PC (you might need a K114 adapter) and use the PressureSuite Desktop according its manual.

  2. The following steps are some general hints for a Cloud integration:

  • a) Choose the correct device type and only the channels that are needed. Choose the correct device type picture Choose only the needed channels picture

  • b) Use a “check interval” which is the time the device waits until it checks the FTP server for new configuration. An interval of 24h is a good value. Choose a check interval picture

  • d) In the [Measure] tab, navigate to the settings and configure the following options: set the measurement type to “Interval” and specify the number of measurements to be taken before sending the FTP file, labeled as “Send FTP-File after X-Measurements”.
    To illustrate, if you schedule measurements every 30 minutes and choose to send the measurements file after 20 measurements, the device will transmit data once every 10 hours. By extending the ‘send interval,’ you can conserve battery power. However, it’s important to note that an alarm set in the Cloud will only be triggered when data is received. In the given scenario, the Cloud alarm will be activated at worst after 10 hours. In most water level measuring scenarios, a good value is measuring every 1h and sending data every 12h.

  • e) In the [Communication] tab avoid having a “FTP directory”. If you need/configured one, then please contact PressureSuite support. It is recommended to NOT use the “active Mode” and NOT use FTPs (with TLS).
    Prefer not to use a sub folder picture

  1. After writing the configuration, it is NEEDED to have a configuration file ready for the Cloud. Without a configuration a device CAN NOT be registered in the Cloud! We recommend sending it manually in tab [Error/Status]. Otherwise, the Cloud has to wait for the interval set in [Info].
    Do manually send a config file picture

  2. Test your connection! If an FTP account has been assigned (step 2) and the device uses the same FTP then the device should automatically be listed into your PressureSuite cloud account. Otherwise, use your login credentials and use an FTP client (like FileZilla) and check if a text file could be sent.

Device Configuration Protocol

How to set up a cellular device with PressureSuite Desktop

The ARC-1 cellular data communication protocol