TCS-Easygate Operating Instructions - DPS
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1. ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeee 21 Leaf wetness sensor CISANING csi sacs ceuticiceccarctecinsinanteabendeelenectetceneteeinanctss 21 Anemometer CNG CK ass esaissiiataretacl a tie eateatc ete aedainnt cindatiacadataa sUaninenabedadaien sdatakiet 21 Temperature and Humidity calibration c cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeee 21 Barometric pressure CheCK ccccccsccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeesenaeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Cleaning solar VS eee atta ieee nye ies seine evn needa eed 21 Lead AC CUMUIAN ON anteectansececeiennntcokysdturatautastebcauiseaebagauaicedebenseanhed chaaunteneatnn 21 AWX user manual V 1 1 4 Product Description The AWS X weather station also called AWX in this manual is a GSM GPRS device that works with a solar panel and rechargeable battery that can measure the weather parameters in the most complete version 1 Wind speed and direction 2 Air temperature and relative humidity 3 Rain 4 Atmospheric pressure 5 Solar radiation 6 Leaf wetness 7 Soil temperature 8 Soil Moisture These data can be sent to a server connected to the internet with a static IP address by means of GPRS packets at intervals programmable from 1 to 60 minutes AWX user manual V 1 1 5 Hardware description The AWX station consists in the CPU BOX water and dust resistant IP56 in which the CPU board and the battery are and the sensors that acquire the various weather par2. Password will be reset to 123456 After issuing this command wait at least 2 minutes before sending other commands to the unit LGG Define the interval at which the GPRS packets will be sent Minimum 1 minute maximum 60 minutes We suggest to keep this value the same as the sampling interval defined by DSI Better above 10 minutes Example LGG10 AWX user manual V 1 1 14 MHD Message HeaDer This command allows you to program the Name of the station and the serial number of the SMS messages autoincremented Every message is sent by the unit in a format similar to the following TCX 0001 Where TCX is the name of the device that can be programmed with MHD 0001 is the serial number continuously incremented of the SMS and then the following text that is the real information sent with the SMS and that varies accordin gto the reason why the SMS was generated i e ALARM Command answers etc With the command MHD you can program the Name and the serial number if you want If you program only the name you need to use up to 10 characters and close with a as in the following example PWD1234564 MHD my tcx If you want also to program the serial number make sure you are programming the header using exactly 10 characters and then after a comma program a 4 digit serial number For example PWD123456 MHD my awx 0001 To check what the current header and serial number is you can send the message PWD12345
3. pwd123456 Password needed at the start of any message mhdMYAWX Name of the station Needed to identify it on the server APNweb vodafone it APN of your operator Needed to send data in gprs uip192 168 135 110 999 IP address and port of your server dsi60 sampling interval at 60 minutes you can put a value from 01 to 60 lgg60 gprs intervalat 60 minutes you can put a value from 01 to 60 we recommend to use the same value as DSI slp1 sleep mode active udm2 upd data sent with local check and echo check sct Sync real time clock with this message timestamp message closure AWX user manual V 1 1 12 Detailed command Description PWD Password This command must always come first Use 6 digits as a password The default one when the device comes from the factory is 123456 You may change it using the CAP command Remember that if you change it and forget it you will have to return the device for a total reset and this service has a cost In all the following examples we will use 123456 as an example of password APN Defines the Access Point Name for GPRS Every operator has a different APN that allows connection to the internet using mobile devices For example web omnitel it or ibox tim it or isp vodafone ie are all valid APN for different operators You should ask your operator which is the correct one for your SIM ATC CSQ Check Signal Quality This option lets you check the signal stre
4. Zterm work well to communicate at 9600 baud 8 bit no parity 2 stop bits When you switch on the AWX it will output hello through the serial port and the status led will blink very fast for a few seconds During this time you can enter the programming menu by typing menu on the keyboard only menu no square brackets Press Enter Alternatively when the device is up and running and the status led blinks a little every second and an gt is shown on the screen you can still enter the menu in the following way Press ENTER on your keyboard The screen will show hello Type menu and press ENTER The unit will enter the programming menu as follows gt hello gt menu PASSWORD gt 123456 TCX OS v7 0 c 1999 2009 DPS Promatic srl Device name AWX gt As you can see after having typed menu the device has requested to enter the password Type 123456 if you have not changed it At this point you can enter the commands directly without needing to type the password anymore AWX user manual V 1 1 19 For example to check the DSI value gt DSI DSI 0 To change it to 2 gt DSI02 DSI OK 02 gt Once you have fnished this programming session just give command END to exit gt END EXITING MENU BYE BYE gt AWX user manual V 1 1 20 Maintenance AWX station needs to be checked at least every year to make sure it is efficiently working In details Rain collector cleaning The rain collec
5. lower case or upper case letters or a mixture of the 2 For example PWD pwd Pwad Do not put spaces or other characters in the command string or among commands Remember that EVERY command must start with a octothorpe This is a list of the commands most used APN Defines the Access Point Name for GPRS ATC CSQ check GSM signal level CAP Change password DSI Defines sampling interval 1 60 END Exit from programming menu if using a PC GTM ask weather data via SMS INI Initialize all parameters LGG define GPRS interval for sending data we suggest to put it DSI MHD Program the NAME of the station max 10 characters MUT Mute buzzer NOA Do not send acknowledgement SMS PWD Password followed by 6 digits password RTC Program real time clock date and time SCT Sync real time clock with incoming message timestamp SLP Enable Disable 1 0 Sleep mode to save power SMC SMS counters and 24h maximum UDM Define the control system used for UPD packets echo etc UIP Define IP address and port AWX user manual V 1 1 11 BASIC SMS to activate the unit to send GPRS data This is an example of the SMS that is needed to activate the unit once has been powered on pwd123456 mhdMYAWX APNweb vodafone it uip192 168 135 110 999 dsi60 lgg60 slp1 udm2 sct It should be one complete string no spaces no CRs we have put the CRs here only to improve legibility In details
6. 64 MHD AWX user manual V 1 1 15 MUT Mute Buzzer You can use this option to mute completely the buzzer of the device Factory setting is 0 that means not muted MUTO buzzer is NOT muted factory default setting MUT1 buzzer is muted To check what the current MUT setting is MUT NOA NO Acknowledgement Use this command if you don t want the device to answer to your SMS command with another SMS RTC Real Time Clock Use this command to program a specific date and time in the real time clock of the device You will need to have it programmed well if you want to use the feature WHO in a useful way See also SCT The command is as follows PWD123456 RTC09 12 05 11 58 01 and to check you can use PWD123456 RTC RTC 09 12 05 11 58 01 SCT Synchronize Clock with SMS TimeStamp This command provides a easy way to set your device clock without needing to send the longer RTC command Simply send PWD123456 RTC and your clock will be automatically synchronized with the network This is expecially useful during Summer or Winter time changes SLP Sleep the Station This command is very usefull for power saving and should always be used The station will enter power save but still measure parameters and will wake up every minute to check incoming SMS etc Example SLP1 AWX user manual V 1 1 16 UDM UDP mode The AWX can send UDP packets in 3 modes defined by UDM 0 Data are sent with no control 1 da
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8. ameters A solar panel will recharge the battery by means of the circuit installed in the CPU box All these devices are supplied in aluminum metal parts ready to be attached to a pole not supplied Setting up To set up the station it is enough to attach it and the sensors to a pole of the correct dimension to connect the sensors and to program the required features by means of a PC or SMS IMPORTANT you must remove the PIN request from the SIM before switching on the unit otherwise the AWX will not work and after switching up 2 times the SIM will be locked and you may need the PUK code to ock it To disable the PIN request put the SIM in a telephone and disable this request using the security menu of the phone How to connect Sensors Sensors should be attached to the plugs as indicated in the PCB In details WIND Connect here the anemometer RAIN Connect here the Rain Collector after ahving removed its locking stripe TEMP Connect here the SOIL temperature sensor TEMP RH Connect here the normal AIR temperature and Relative HUmidity sensor that is in the shield below the rain collector SUN Connect here the Radiation sensor LEAF Connect here the Leaf Wetness sensor The Soil Moisture sensor should be connected to the connector with 2 screws AWX user manual V 1 1 6 Basic Programming Please find below the commands most commonly used that you will need to activate the station PWD password command must be follow
9. ed by 6 digits default 123456 MHD Followed by the name of the station This is usualy used as a key for the data to be stored in the server APN followed by the GPRS Internet APN of your operator UIP followed by IP address and port where to send the UDP data DSI followed by sampling interval in minutes Better over 10 SLP1 to Activate Sleep Mode to save energy recommended LGG followed by interval in minutes between GPRS packets Put it DSI UDM defines the GPRS modality Use 2 HUDM2 SCT This command is very important to sync the station with the operator time so you can see data with correct timing AWX user manual V 1 1 7 Using a Station with LCD The AWX can be supplied with an optional LCD that shows Wind Speed and Direction temperature and Humidity To activate it press the button and wait for data to appear When you switch on the station there is at least a period equal to the sampling interval in which the data will not be available The LCD will switch off by itself to save energy Using a station with the Voice Option The station can be supplied with a voice synthesizer that speaks the weather data when the SIM number is called When you switch on the station there is at least a period equal to the sampling interval in which the data will not be available This function is liable of consuming more energy depending on the calls the AWX receives REAL TIME CLOCK The station has a real Time Clock that i
10. eesseesrerrrrrrrerererrerere 10 TCX OS command MS tis cinntnanicannnssnasnatacannanvennneeansienennkiehannainuananee 11 BASIC SMS to activate the unit to send GPRS data 0 12 Detailed command DeSCriptiOn ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeees 13 BEE UD ei e a r E E E E E 13 PEN E T aces we reacts meee eee eae 13 ATOTOSO Meee er renen eee ner nee ret O nee rite nore en 13 PES FR hase tata cca A ne tesa eel 13 PETA riegan eee cundcad ae a a a a E stuns Oa 14 PEON e E E A E A 14 HIN eeo EEE E E E E 14 E C C EA a cs ie Saget EE 14 AMAD eer etal teatanuntenadtes 15 PE Teea E E E E 16 NOA perm en a ae eee eT ee an ere eee 16 id n R ste etter cipdlg a ab T OE ae eacalvedlzs 16 PED Vice cas tases tet eots bccn TA E A N A T TAN 16 Pg N A E gd eed eee crete acum aa eed ealaceret A eee dude ene ceeatene 16 Se acetate ets tds eres a eee eee 17 AWX user manual V 1 1 3 Promatic Telecom Control Systems DPS Promatic srl via Edison 21 47122 Forh ITALY http www dpspro com PANNE sutssiatestivsues e a a eE E 17 Most common problems and SOIUtIONS eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 AP RENDIX A cea E E 19 Programming With PG peemrner cess teeter omer ana remanence ee 19 WIGIIMGNIAING Oiccies nasoscsinnnsnnccccueyy necnenessaueieeududdaueeiactuelesasssmuyeeueneecete 21 Rain collector CLONING asics ee decd etsmndene vate nestedteneasaneda tuneineeewnsenecinedaeaeiacees 21 Solar radiation Sensor ClCANING
11. ngth that your unit is receiving Example ATC CSQ Answers 15 99 Maximum signal level is 32 minimum is 0 If signal is below 10 the unit may not work properly In this case it is better to change operator or to connect an antenna with a cable in order to put it ina more suitable location CAP Change Password Use this command to change the password with a new one that you will chose for your device don t forget it or you will have to send the unit back to us to reset it and this has a cost The CAP command must be issued 2 times to be sure you don t digit a wrong one Of course it must be preceded by the old password For example to change the password 123456 into the new password 333444 you need to send the following SMS PWD123456 CAP333444 CAP333444 You will receive a confermation with PWD OK and CAP OK if you wrote correctly or an Error message if you made a mistake AWX user manual V 1 1 13 END Exit from PC programming menu This is not an SMS command GTM Using this command it is possible to ask the station to send an SMS with the weather data of the last Sampling Interval This command will not work when the station has just been switched on before at least a period corresponding to a sampling interval has elapsed INI INItialize parameters to default settings This command will erase all the eeprom and reinitialize to factory settings IMPORTANT all your numbers and other settings will be erased
12. s powered by the main lead battery If you disconnect the battery the clock is maintained for a few minutes by a capacitor and then needs to be reprogrammed AWX user manual V 1 1 8 Example of data sent to a server in the internet with UPD packets AWS X weather station has GPRS connectivity and can send data to a IP address in the internet These data can be then stored by a local application using a Data Base like for example MySql and retrieved later using PHP In details this is the explanation of the AWS X data DATE and TIME of when data were measured SMSC counter of the SMS sent by the station Sl Sampling interval Data are measured every minute and aggregated according to the sampling interval that can go from 1 to 60 WAS Wind average speed PRESS Atmospheric air pressure in millibar WMINS Wind minimum speed in the SI interval WGUST Wind maximum speed in the SI interval DWGUST Daily wind maximum speed LEAF wetness From O wet to 15 dry WDIR Wind direction in SI WDSD Wind Direction Variability Form 0 steady to 15 variable SUN Solar radiation in W Mq TEMP Air temperature average in SI DMINTEMP Minimum Daily Temperature DMAXTEMP Maximum Daily Temperature SOILT Soil Temperature RF Rainfall in SI DRF Daily Rainfall SOILW Soil moisture expressed as soil tension 0 wet 200 dry Kpa DP Dew point based on simplified calculation RH Relative humidity DMINRH Daily minimum Relative Humidit
13. ta are send checking that the GSM Modem hasn t received an error from the network or has no signal 2 In addition to 1 the unit waits for an echo of the same packet coming from the server We suggest to use UDM2 UIP Define IP address and port This command is used to tell the AWX where to send the data You should enter here the static IP address of the server you are using and the port Make sure this port is not filtered by a firewall Example UIP127 127 0 1 999 AWX user manual V 1 1 17 Most common problems and solutions have inserted the SIM but the unit doesn t work Check to have removed the PIN request from the SIM If you didn t do it and you have switched on the unit more than 3 times you may need to use the PUK Check with SIM instructions for details Weather data don t arrive to the Server Check that the UPD port you are using is not filtered by a firewall Make sure you have programmed the correct name of the station with command MHD Make sure you have synced the real time clock of the station with command SCT Contact us for more information AWX user manual V 1 1 18 APPENDIX A Programming with PC It is possible to program this device with a PC using the special level shifting cable that we can supply on request Though it is not necessary to do it it is certainly convenient if you need to handle a big enough White List Setup the communication software of your PC or MAC Hyperterminal or
14. tions that should be normally observed with any mobile phone AWX user manual V 1 1 22
15. tor tends to fill with dirt and leaves Should be checked to maintain it efficient Solar radiation sensor cleaning The solar radiation sensor should be cleaned every year using a cloth with liquid soap and water Leaf wetness sensor cleaning The leaf wetness sensor should be cleaned every year using a cloth with liquid soap and water Anemometer check The anemometer should be checked every year with a compass and a reference anemometer Anemometer should be aimed at NORTH Temperature and Humidity calibration These sensors cannot be calibrated and should be checked with a reference instrument Barometric pressure check You can check the functionality of this sensor by means of a reference instrument Cleaning solar panel Solar panel should be aimed at south and should have no shadows coming from trees Clean it using a cloth with liquid soap and water Lead Accumulator The average life of the accumulator is 6 years You can check its charge looking at the data sent in the internet If it will go below 11 V the station will stop working and will enter power save mode AWX user manual V 1 1 21 Important note electronic devices may pollute the environment Act according to your local laws when disposing this unit The PCB1041 and PCB1045 electronic boards compliy with EMC regulation The Siemens MC55 MC55i GSM engine complies with EMC regulation This device contains a GSM modem Do not keep it near you and observe precau
16. y DMAXRH Daily Maximum Relative Humidity PWR Type of power supply B Battery E External VBAT Battery Voltage AWX user manual V 1 1 9 How to program the AWX You can program the station by means of SMS sent from your mobile It is a safe and reliable system because the SMS must start with a password You can also program the unit using a PC by means of terminal software like Hyperterminal or Zterm To do so you need a level shifting cable that we may provide on request More details on appendix A Programming with SMS messages This is the most convenient way because you can do it from everywhere and you do not need to open the box Every command must start with a octothorpe sign The first command of an SMS must be PWD followed by a 6 digits valid password The default is 123456 Every command SMS must end with You can put more than 1 command in one SMS as long as you don t pass the limit for 1 SMS 160 characters The message will be received and checked every minute and the unit will answer with OK or Err depending on the result The AWX can send maximum 40 messages everyday it is a protection for your bill This limit can be changed with the command SMC If you don t want to receive an answer by SMS insert NOA at the end of the SMS AWX user manual V 1 1 10 TCX OS command list AWX can be programmed using 3 letter commands The commands are the same via SMS or via PC interface You can use
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