Settop M1 IST Connect connection settings

The Settop M1 IST Connect connection type is one of several connection types that serve the communication between a Settop M1 multifunction device and a Trimble 4D Control Server module connecting to an instrument, such as a total station or a temperature sensor.

Tip - What is a Settop M1 Monitoring Controller used for
The Settop M1 is a total station controller for monitoring applications. It integrates the functionalities of a field computer, a device server, a network router, a cellular modem and a remote power supply into a single unit. The Settop M1 has a web interface, which provides functionality for controlling a total station, including the site setup and the scheduling of measurement cycles. Since the Settop M1 can run autonomously and has a large onboard memory, it is able to collect and store observations even if the connection to the Trimble 4D Control Server software is down. Once the connection is restored, the Settop M1 seamlessly transmits all buffered data to Trimble 4D Control Server.

Basically, the Settop M1 IST Connect connection type is a passive connection type that connects to the IST Connect cloud service which in turn connects to the Settop M1 device. IST stands for Intelligent SetTop service. Using this connection type, one does not need a static IP address for the corresponding Settop M1 device. For example, if the latter is operated by using the built-in cell modem, it cannot provide such IP addresses. Instead, the user can access an instrument using the IST Connect cloud service.

To configure a passive Settop M1 connection using the IST Connect cloud service, select the Settop M1 IST Connect connection type. The properties of the Connection Settings category adjust themselves for the selected connection type.

Custom name: The first part of the Uri that specifies the Settop M1 in the IST Connect service. For the full URL, this custom name is followed by .istconnect.com. Example: mytotalstation.istconnect.com.

Port number: Specifies the IST Port at the Settop M1 device that is assigned to the selected instrument for communication using the IST Connect cloud service.

Where do I get the <customname> string from?

The following steps provide information how to obtain the number of the IST Connect port at the Settop M1 device.

Prerequisite: An active account for the IST Connect cloud service.

1. Connect to your Settop M1 web interface.
2. Click the Network button.
3. Click IST Connect to open the IST Connect Service tab.
4. See the definition in the Uri edit field.

Where do I get the Settop M1 IST Connect port number from?

The following steps provide information how to obtain the number of the IST Connect port at the Settop M1 device.

Prerequisite: An active account for the IST Connect cloud service.

1. Connect to your Settop M1 web interface.
2. Click the Network button.
3. Click IST Connect to open the IST Connect Service tab.
4. Click the Advanced configuration button on the right side of the tab. A table appears that displays all activated connections.
5. The port you are looking for is the IST Connect TCP Port. Look for the IST Port value of one of the following services:
   • For connecting to a total station using the Data Receiver module, go to the row displaying the ports for the Total station Adv service and the tcp type.
   • For connecting to a temperature sensor using the Temperature Sensor module, go to the row displaying the ports for the respective com port (COM1) and the tcp type.

Note - These are the procedures at the time of documentation. They may be subject to change. In that case, refer to the documentation of the Settop M1 device.