Installing SerialPort Utility
Step by step guide
Download the program
Get a USB (Type-B) to USB (Type-B) Cable
(USB C to USB will not work)
3. Open Serial Port Utility
4. Open the COM port menu, top right. It might look something like this, showing COM3 and TCP/UDP
Connect the USB cable to the computer and the station. The station needs to be Powered On.
Check COM port menu again and choose the new visible port. In this example, you should choose COM4 (name is not important, just choose the new port that appears, that’s the port connected to the station)
I don't see any new COM Port after connecting the USB Cable
Make sure the station is turned on and the lights are either flashing or solid. If still no new COM port shows, it might mean that your computer doens't support COM and needs to install a firmware. If possible, try another computer, else you need to install the firmware using this guide:
Change your settings to these →
Baudrate: 115200
Receive Settings: Text
Send Settings: Text
Press the Play button
Lower left corner will now switch Green and say OPENED. This means you’re connected.
If it toggles back to closed then you have chosen the wrong port. Try another port and repeat the step
You’re done.
Using SerialPort Utility
This is a usage guide for Serial Port Utility. Make sure you have completed the Serial Port Utility - Install guide and are CONNECTED.
Sending commands in Serial Port Utility
Write the command in the message box in the lower right corner and then press Send
REMEMBER: You MUST ALWAYS place the cursor on the next line before sending a command.
Remember to remove the written command before sending a new one.
List of commands
Command | Action | Expected value |
APN: | Returns the APN the station is set to | APN:AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","[YOUR APN” |
debug:2 | Returns a feed with all the messages the station is sending | feed, should not say "error" anywhere |
debug:0 | Stops the feed |
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lock:1,1 | Eject powerbank in slot 1 (which means the first slot). To eject powerbank in slot 2 write lock:2,1 |
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How to check which APN my station is set to?
How to change APN:
If your APN is internet then the APN you should send is APN:AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet"
How to connect to the 48/24 slot
To connect to the 48/24 slot, you need this adapter:
Are you missing the adapter?
Are you missing the adapter?
USB to USB cable
Step 1. Connect the adapter and the USB-to-USB cable
Step 2. Connect the adapter to the 48 slot
Connect the thin cable to the station ports marked with red circles. Each port controls one-half of the 48-slot.
