Then the SIM card may not be in the BRx7 or is not detected. You can double-check this by getting the status of the BRx7. On your phone or computer, turn off cell data and disconnect from your current WIFI and connect to the BRx7 WebUI. It should have a broadcast ID of something similar to this:

Connect to that and then go to a browser and type in 192.168.10.1 to go to the BRx7 WebUI.

It will ask for a user name and password. Default are:

Username: admin

Password: brx7

This should take you to the WebUI for the BRx7 and if your SIM card isn’t installed correctly, it should look like this:

Your SIM card is not detected. Please watch this video and redo the SIM installation.

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When the Green modem icon is blinking, you know the SIM card is configured correctly and is connected to an RTK source. Follow these verification steps in the order shown if you are having trouble.

Verify SIM is Activated

Login to your RTK Mobile account to see your Data plans and the ICCID number associated with each plan. The ICCID number is printed both on the credit card sized SIM carrier that your SIM was punched out of and on the SIM you put in the BRx7. If you don’t know how to log into your account, you can verify the SIM status on the Activation page just by typing in the ICCID number. If it does not have a status of “Active” or “activated” you will need to associate a data plan with the SIM card.

Verify SIM is detected by BRx7

Even though the SIM card is in the BRx7, it could be seated incorrectly and not making contact. The most direct way to prove that it is seated correctly is to connect to the BRx7 by WiFi to load the Web UI in a web browser and see if the “SIM card not detected” message is shown. Detailed instructions for doing this are here and in the Carlson Web UI section of the BRx7 Users Manual.

Verify BRx7 has updated firmware

Older versions of the BRx7 firmware do not work with SIM cards. You can use the Web UI or SurvCE/PC to see the firmware version. The Web UI firmware should be at least 0.66.22041. If not, you will need to update the firmware. Please carefully follow the directions in the PDF. 

To see the firmware in SurvCE/PC, go to Equip | GNSS Rover and select your GNSS receiver. In the Comms tab establish communication with the GNSS receiver. Click on Current tab and tap the “i” icon to see the firmware versions.

Verify Reset Factory Defaults is run after updating firmware

The firmware update instructions instruct you to use the SurvCE/PC button “Reset Factory Defaults” in GPS Utilities. If this step is skipped, the BRx7 will be unable to use the SIM card.

Verify APN is set after Reset Factory Defaults

Running “Reset Factory Defaults” erases the APN from the BRx7 so it must be entered again. Follow the directions here to use SurvCE/PC to set the APN to flolive.net.

Verify connection to RTK data is correct

Sometimes the RTK network information is entered incorrectly. For example, NTRIP passwords are wrong or the NTRIP account is not activated. We can prove that the SIM is working by connecting to a simple Direct TCP/IP RTK souce as shown in the “Test Connection to the Internet” section at the bottom of this page. If you want to test an NTRIP connection instead, you can use these settings:

SurvPC Error Messages

“Network Status:  Module Off” – Use the SurvCE/PC button “Reset Factory Defaults” in GPS Utilities and then follow the directions here to use SurvCE/PC to set the APN.

“Network Status: Module Initializing” for a long time before failing – follow the directions here to use SurvCE/PC to set the APN.

“Module initiation fail” – SIM card not installed or seated improperly.

Map to compare coverages

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Activate SIM

Use your phone camera to scan the QR code on your SIM card or click here to enter your ICCID and make sure your SIM card has been activated. The ICCID is printed on the SIM card holder QR label and on the SIM itself. If it is not activated, buy a data plan subscription and associate it with the SIM.

Install SIM

Open the battery cover, SIM card bay cover and SIM socket locking door as shown below to install the SIM card. The tricky part is that the SIM card door has a lock.

As shown in the video, slide the door up about 2 mm to unlock it and swing the door up. Place the SIM card with the cut corner in the away from the hinge. Close and slide the door down 2 mm to lock it in place.

Configure APN

Choose one of the following methods to configure the BRx7 with the APN server name and confirm connection to the internet.

• Carlson SurvCE/PC
• Carlson Layout

Password Protect the BRx7 WIFI
(Optional, but highly suggested)

The BRx7 has no password for it’s onboard WIFI router. This needs a password to prevent others from using your cellular connection for internet and using your data. This is to be done after you have put in your APN, because a factory defaults reset will reset the network to open again. On your phone or computer, disconnect from your current WIFI and connect to the BRx7 WIFI. It should have a broadcast ID of your BRx7 Serial number, something similar to this:

Connect to that and then go to a browser and type in 192.168.10.1 to go to the BRx7 WebUI.

It will ask for a user name and password. Default are:

Username: admin

Password: brx7

This should take you to the WebUI for the BRx7. It should look like this:

Click on the Management tab and check the box under WIFI Access Point.

Then put in a password you will remember and click on the Change button.

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