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2. USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 5 2 ML 2013 ML 2013 IT 292199095 200900 290008 smock _ 5 ETE E L ES 3 RUE Hooo The arrows are pointing to the 1 pin Description RS485 positive terminal RS485 negative terminal Ground Ground Transmit line RS232 port 1 Receive line RS232 port 1 Transmit line RS232 port 2 Receive line RS232 port 2 Positive terminal analog input 1 Positive terminal analog input 2 Positive terminal analog input 3 Positive terminal analog input 4 Positive terminal analog input 5 Negative terminal analog input 5 Positive terminal analog input 6 Negative terminal analog input 6 Terminal to switch on external modules a o displa Terminal to connect SDI 12 sensors Terminal to supply power to sensors transponders Terminal to supply a stable power to bridge sensors Ground Positive terminal digital input 4 Negative terminal digital input 4 Positive terminal digital input 1 Positive terminal digital input 2 Positive terminal digital input 3 RS485 A RS485 B GND GND RS232 TX1 RS232 RX1 RS232 TX2 RS242 RX2 0 20mA input 1 0 20mA input 2 0 20mA input 0 20mA input 4 diff input 5 0 2000mV diff input 5 0 2000mV diff input 6 0 80mV diff input 6 0 80mV Switched module power output 5V SDI 12 0 5V Switched power output 12V 2100mA Switched stable excitation B
3. Analog inputs 1 to 4 are factory calibrated inputs with 12 bit ADC resolution Analog input 5 and 6 are factory pre calibrated amplified differential inputs with 16 bit ADC resolution Impedance Accuracy _4 20 lt 0 1 _150 4 20mA 0 196 150 Ohm 4 20mA 0 196 150 Ohm 4 20MA lt 0 1 150 Ohm 5 ML 2013 only 0 250 500 1000 2000mV 0 0596 or lt 0 01 1 MOhm 6 ML 2013 only 0 10 20 40 80mV 0 595 or lt 0 01 1 MOhm To gain an accuracy of 0 0196 the user should perform a two point calibration himself taking the whole chain into account e g Wheatstone bridge and Excitation A load cell can be calibrated by measuring it without load and with an accurate known load e g a calibrated weight Manufacturers of low power instruments page 30 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 14 2 Digital Pulse Sensor Digital Pulse sensors like for instance rain gauges are based upon the reed contact principle The rain gauge has an internal bucket with a very precise volume It is constructed to tip over when it reaches a specified amount of water The water is drained and while the bucked was turning a magnet triggered a magnetic switch a so called reed contact So the rain gauge itself works like a passive switch The data logger has a special input to trigger on these events Even when the data logger is sleeping the event of a tipping bucked is never missed
4. The use of the sample interval is for evaluating proper behavior of the system while the USB is connected Because in that case the sample interval is valid and the user can observe the value s obtained from the sensor in real time In this case the user can evaluate these values every 5 seconds 4 2 SDI 12 The ML 2012 13 is provided with an SDI 12 port This port is connected to port 2 and is shared with the normal RS232 operation This means that the user has to select whether he wants to use RS232 or SDI 12 When SDI 12 is selected it acts like a SDI 12 recorder and its specific SDI 12 commands are embedded in the driver of the input sensor So the user can easily select his sensor and specify its SDI 12 adress For more information see the description of you SDI 12 sensor 4 2 1 SDI 12 Hardware The SDI 12 standard is a very commonly used interface standard in the USA In Europe it is rarely used The signal levels are quite different from those of RS232 and RS485 So you cannot connect a SDI 12 sensor to a RS232 or RS485 port it won t work The use of convertors between RS232 485 and SDI 12 is discouraged because of the high pricing of the convertors and the bad performance see note 4 2 2 SDI 12 Wiring The SDI 12 electrical interface uses the SDI 12 bus to transmit serial data between SDI 12 data recorders and sensors The SDI 12 bus is the cable that connects multiple SDI 12 devices This is a cable with three conductors
5. sample interval is no problem for the battery life because the sensor will sleep until its data logging interval is reached So don t be modest with the sample interval It gives you great comfort Set the parameter name Set both minimum option 6 and maximum option 7 values of your sensor at 4mA and at 20mA If you don t know those values you could determine the scaling by measuring two calibration points option 8 Those calibration points don t have to be at the sensors absolute minimum and maximum but just two different points within the range of the sensor e g a measurement at 1m water level and a measurement at 2m water level while the sensors range is 0 10m 6 If necessary option 9 can be used to perform an offset correction by measuring a single calibration point 7 Save and Exit Qus Your screen will look similar to the one underneath Analog sensor CO Exit 2121 Name gt gt Upperstream 21 Sensor power switch gt gt Enabled Warm up time 00 00 01 3 Sample interval gt gt Normal 00 00 105 Alarm Not Used C41 Port mode gt gt 4 20 mA 517 Parameter gt gt Water level Cb Parameter value at 4mA gt gt Om L 1 Parameter value at 2OmA gt gt 10 m 817 Determine linear conversion function 2 calibration points 41 Determine linear offset only l calibration point CRI Remove gt Manufacturers of low power instruments page 12 USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Now we add the CT2X to th
6. 1 a serial data line 2 a ground line and 3 a 12VDC line SDI 12 Bus serial data line recorder sensor 12 volt line ES REED SDI 12 sensor Manufacturers of low power instruments page 17 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 The wiring length between a sensor and the data recorder must not exceed 60 meters The maximum number of sensor connected to a SDI 12 bus is limited to 10 The ML2011 is protected against transients on the SDI 12 bus 4 2 3 501 12 Baud Rate and Frame Format The baud rate for SDI 12 is 1200 Frame format is as follows 1 start bit 7 data bits least significant bit transmitted first 1 parity bit even parity 1 stop bit Note SDI 12 is a half duplex protocol so the data recorder has to switch between transmitting and receiving A convertor from RS232 SDI 12 must perform this task However it is not aware of the exact timing of the protocol Therefore it uses fixed or configurable delays to switch between Tx and Rx After each byte send by the convertor it waits during the fixed delay for another character and if it doesn t arrive it Switches to Rx The intelligence needed to perform these tasks is mostly done by a microcontroller inside the convertor that s the main reason for its high pricing This method is doing the job for most cases but it is not as good as a real SDI 12 port The real SDI 12 port is aware of the exact protocol timings and after the last character it switches to RX
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9. The data logger uses a so called interrupt input to make this possible To connect a rain gauge use this interrupt input and connect the other site of the rain gauge to the 3V6 output Note The digital input offers the most energy friendly measurements available This is because the data logger is allowed to sleep most of the time and only capture the events of the digital interrupt e g the tipping bucket of a rain gauge In the situation where only one digital sensor is used the battery is probably going to last much longer than any other measurement For safety reasons a user can include some internal measurements in the configuration to allow monitoring of the performance of the system Example configuration Rain Measurement Here an example is shown for a tipping Bucket Rain Gauge and how to set it up in the data logger The Rain gauge should be connected to the Digital input Underneath the menu for this input is shown Digital Pulse Sensor COI Exit C1 Name Digital Pulse 2 Sample interval Normal O00 00 105 Alarm Not used 31 Port mode Internal Pull Down C47 Pulses per unit 5 5 Register mode Pulse low frequency LJ Register value 1 Pulses 71 Register reset Disabled 81 Counter unit Counter 31 Quantity unit Not used Mean Rate unit h Not used CBI Max Rate unit h Not used CCI Min Rate unit h Not used CRI Remove gt First change the name Digital Pulse into a more comprehens
10. information about the data following in the next records The syntax of the header is L lt gt Parameter Code lt Parameter Name gt lt Parameter Unit lt gt This means that the line starts with an L character followed by a semicolon Then the code name and unit of the parameter follow These last 3 elements must be repeated for each logged parameter LiRCisRest Capacityi 4PTisProcessor TemperaturesCsVisVoltagesVsAVGCisAverage CurrentimAs0CisOperating CyclesseciSZ53GSM SignaliziMAXCisMax CurrentimA Example header So the header consists of these elements L Parameter Code Parameter Name Parameter Unit Ovx em Manufacturers of low power instruments page 27 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Parameter Code The abbreviation of the full parameter name it may be up to 7 characters long Parameter Name The name of the logged parameter it may be up to 31 characters long Parameter Unit The unit representing the physical dimensions of the measurement it may be up to 15 characters long All characters are allowed except this is reserved for a separator 4 12 1 D Records Most of the data is logged into D records D records stand for Data records The syntax of this record is D lt gt lt Timestamp gt lt gt Parameter Code lt Parameter Value gt lt Data Modifier gt lt gt So the D record consists of a D char
11. is compatible with your network and the pin code protection is disabled 6 Maintenance and Repair 6 1 RTC Lithium Battery replacement The battery of the ML 2012 13 Data logger is designed to last for the lifetime of the instrument It should not be necessary to replace this battery If it has to b replaced anyhow it has to be done by an YDOC certified dealer Manufacturers of low power instruments page 37 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 6 2 Recalibration Calibration of the data logger has been performed while manufacturing YDOC guarantees the calibration to last for 2 years However in most cases the calibration will last for the lifetime of the instrument Calibration is important for high accuracy measurements and in situations where time stamping is very important The logger has a NTP time synchronize option which is selectable by the user The parts of the data logger that could need re calibration are Analog inputs A Real time clock For most applications the analog inputs are sufficiently accurate and need no re calibration for the lifetime of the instrument But in special cases where the user demands a high precision measurement the analog interface may be re calibrated after that period High temperature deviations and harsh environment are factors that needed to be considered Please contact your local supplier for more information on recalibration needs and support The real time clock is also calibrated duri
12. ittis atomi detur ie te d eae 41 T2 MES2019 5 ihi ette enn cn ost Ja caer vob doter anto isum t 42 12 Supported 1 lt 4 43 13 Trouble SHOOUNG fn eno ertet itl test a dete ictus e nez 44 Customer Response Form c ccccecceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseaeeeeeaeeseaeeceaaeesaeeseaaeeceaeeseaeesseaeessaeeeseaeeseaeeeseaeessueeeseeeeeaas 45 Manufacturers of low power instruments page 4 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 1 Product Description The ML 2012 13 is designed to retrieve and store data from various sensors This data is logged onto the embedded SD card Also the stored data can be send from the data logger to any remote computer you like To use this feature you need a valid SIM card Contact your local telecommunications supplier for more information on the SIM card you will need The unit accepts various power sources selectable by the different version types The user should connect his sensor s of preference to the connector board of the device Captured data can be stored send visualized and manipulated in many ways The ML 2012 13 data logger is a small ultra low power high end data logger with built in QUAD band GPRS modem This small data logger is further provided with an internal temperature sensor 2 GB micro SD card and an SIM card slot The logger can be powered by an internal 3 6 Volt Lithium battery that will last for years when the logger is c
13. mode When the battery is replaced this value is NOT lost and is resuming after replacement of the battery Quantity Quantity is the difference between the actual counter value and the previous counter value So when your data log interval is set to 10 minutes this parameter shows you the amount of pulses per 10 minutes Every log interval this count is reset to zero Important So when you use Actual values keep in mind that the parameter quantity is a running value It will increase during the interval And what you see at that particular moment is NOT the value that will be stored on the SD card This value could lead you to incorrect assumptions Rate The parameter Rate is defined as the time between the last two pulses applied to the data logger scaled to one hour For rain measurement the parameter rate can be used for calculating rain intensity It allows you to differentiate a rain shower from drizzling rain Example So when two pulses with a delay of 5 seconds between them are send to the data logger and every pulse represents 0 2 mm rain the rate is 1 mm per 25 seconds 144 mm hour Important So also this parameter is a running value it extrapolates the rainfall in the next hour based upon an actual situation So keep this in mind Manufacturers of low power instruments page 32 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 15 Power supply The ML 2012 13 PCB is designed to work with a power suppl
14. mode immediately without the delay Therefore no replies are missing Your ML 2012 13 has a true SDI 12 port For more information on the SDI 12 protocol see www sdi 12 org 4 3 RS232 Your ML 2012 13 comes with 2 RS232 ports capable of baud rates of up to 115200 bps 230400 bps on request The ports are port 1 and port 2 Port one is shared with the RS 485 port and port 2 is shared with the SDI 12 port The user can choose any combination he likes as long as he is using only one at a time e g you cannot share RS232 and RS485 one the same port If a user needs RS232 and RS485 simultaneously he needs to setup Port 2 also RS232 is a widely spread interface standard which uses 3 wires minimum for data communication It is a so called asymmetric interface that uses one wire for Tx one for Rx and one for ground It is called asymmetrical because it uses only one wire per signal Therefore it s susceptible for interference and hence the maximum cable length is limited to 15meters Please keep in mind these limitation when you design your system RS232 is not a bus system and therefore it is only allowed for one device to be connected to a RS232 port So the maximum number of serial devices to connect to your ML 2012 13 is 2 RS232 sensors should be connected to the data logger with their signals crossed That is Rx amp Tx We strongly recommend using RS485 instead of RS232 when cable length exceeds the 15m Manufacturers of lo
15. the case use a Philips screwdriver of 2mm for loosening the screws Protect the data logger against mechanical stress and vibrations Don ts Don t try to use a plain screwdriver for loosening the screws you will damage the screws Avoid touching the PCB directly 2 2 Inserting the SIM card The wireless data functions will only work when an activated SIM with a valid subscription is placed in the ML 2012 13 In the menu the configuration and network settings must also mach to those supplied by the SIM card provider The pin code of the SIM card must be removed prior to insertion in the data logger To prevent problems with the SIM card it can be inserted in a mobile phone or GSM data modem In a Mobile phone or GSM modem the GPRS SMS and GSM data functionality can be tested When you have obtained a SIM card you can insert it into the SIM card holder Beware e Remove the PIN code this can be done with the use of a mobile Designed in Raly Made ia Cla phone e Check the settings of your mobile provider e Check the settings for communicating via FTP Email Native TCP e Check the capability of data communication for your service provider e Make sure the SIM card is installed correctly and not upside down The Oblique side of the card should be visible See picture e Installation of the SIM card needs to be done a clean and dry environment e Avoid contact with the electronic parts around the SIM card e
16. when logger should start working We will use the actual date amp time to start right away 4 Exit and save changes 5 Now the overall configuration is setup and we proceed with the configuration of the sensors and data output Next type 7 for Analog sensors OD Exit C1 Port mA Not Used C2 Port mA Not Used 31 Port mA Not Used 41 Port mA Not Used C5 Port mV gt gt Not Used Cb Port mV gt gt Not Used TJ Analog input test gt gt Passed gt Choose 1 for Port 1 mA and the next screen will appear Manufacturers of low power instruments Page 11 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Analog sensor Exit E11 Name gt gt Analog E231 Sensor power switch Disabled 3 Sample interval gt gt Normal 00 00 015 Alarm Not Used C41 Port mode gt gt 4 20 mA 51 Parameter gt gt Analog 1 1 Parameter value at 4mA gt gt O units 71 Parameter value at COmA gt gt 100 units 81 Determine linear conversion function 2 calibration points 31 Determine linear offset only 1 calibration point CRI Remove gt 1 Assign a name to the sensor option 1 Name 2 Setthe power switch to enabled and enter the warm up time the power switch will supply the sensor with 12 Volts and will be activated the time you specify before a measurement is taken 3 Setthe sample interval We use 10 seconds to quickly check the sensor s operation A high range
17. 12 13 4 Reference 4 1 Principle of Operation Your ML 2012 13 Data logger is capable of collecting and storing data of multiple sensors To accomplish this many tasks are performed These tasks are scheduled and executed on their specified time The timing of this process is very important and is determined by the internal scheduler This scheduler keeps track of all the internal states of the various tasks and assigns processor time to the different tasks Each task is executed on its own interval To understand more about this Fist we explain the different intervals There are three different intervals 1 Sample Interval 2 Data Log Interval 3 Send Interval 4 1 1 Sample interval The sample interval is the interval on which a sample from the sensor is taken expected So measurements from sensors are done at the sample interval The sample interval is valid ONLY when the device is in the active state When the data logger is in sleep mode the tasks triggered by the sample interval will NOT execute 4 1 2 Data logging interval This interval determines when a data value obtained by the sample interval task is stored onto the SD card This type of interval is ALWAYS valid So even when the data logger is in sleep mode it will wake up when the Data logging Interval has reached its count 4 1 3 Send Interval The send interval determines the interval on which data is send via the internal modem This interval is ALWAYS
18. Ctrl D to enter the configuration menu You ll see a screen similar to this Running Configuration Menu ML 2013 Logger Version 1 6 Build 1 Run Date amp Time gt gt 2013 07 05 12 58 21 System Information gt gt 30023854 Configuration Setup gt gt Brasil Configuration Review Maintenance First we like to give this data logger appropriate identification codes So press 3 lt Configuration Setup gt Manufacturers of low power instruments page 10 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 You ll see this screen Configuration Setup First Rename your Device by ol Exit Selecting option 1 1 General settings General Settings 21 Modem settings 31 NTP Time update Alarm SMS 51 SMS Commands 1 Internal sensors 71 Analog sensors 81 Digital sensor 31 GSM signal sensor Serial port 1 CBI Serial port 2 CC FTP output CDI TCP output EJ Email output gt After selecting General Settings the screen will look like this General settings CO Exit L1 System Name YDOC 2 Data logging interval Normal 00 01 00 Alarm Not Used 3 Direct Data output on Data Alarm Of f C4 Deployment date and time 2013 07 05 20 17 42 51 Time zone g SD card test Passed gt lt General settings gt 1 Press 1 and enter the name of your preference 2 Choose your data logging interval We used 10 minutes and NO Alarming 3 Enter the deployment date amp time This can be a time in the future
19. L USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Dur U i Type ML 2012 13 Low power GPRS data logger Title User Manual ML 2012 13 Date 90 Oct 2014 Manufacturers of low power instruments TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 WARNING THE FOLLOWING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY TO AVOID DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTION DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ANY OPERATOR SHOULD BE SKILLED WITH A TECHNCAL BACKGROUND BEFORE OPERATING THE DEVICE PREFACE Congratulations With your purchase of the ML 2012 13 Low Power data logger with GPRS Capabilities This manual describes the operation and hardware installation of the ML 2012 13 Data logger The chapter Getting Started briefly describes the ML 2012 13 data logger prepares you to install it and tells you how to put it into operation The Chapter Operating Basics covers basic principles of operation of the data logger The operating interface menu and the tutorial examples rapidly help you to understand how your data logger operates The Chapter Reference teaches you how to perform specific tasks and provides a complete list of operating tasks and useful background information The Appendices provide a list with all available options and other useful information We recommend you to read this manual carefully before installation of the ML 2012 13 Warranty All YDOC instruments are warranted against defective materi
20. Remove power before changing or inserting a SIM card e The same applies to the SD card Manufacturers of low power instruments page 8 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 ESD Attention Although the ML 2012 13 is designed to withstand certain amounts of electrostatic discharge it is advised to avoid discharged risks Especially when the housing is open and the electronic parts are exposed Please do not touch the PCB if you don t have to It is strongly recommended to use an earthed wrist band when touching the PCB The data logger must be handled with care and never exposed to ESD discharges When installing a sensor or other wiring make sure there is no power on both devices ESD discharges could cause invisible damage This endangers long term stability and proper operation 2 3 Power on for the First time In the factory the data logger is programmed with the necessary system information This information is viewable in the menu The data logger is ready to use out of the box if the preparations are checked e SIMcardis inserted e SD card is inserted e Internal battery or mains power is connected e Antenna is connected Next connect your sensors please consult your sensor s manual for wiring 2 4 Connect to a PC OS compatibility The ML 2012 13 can be connected to any PC with USB 2 0 running on Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Installation procedure for the internal USB adapter for Windows XP is given
21. The factory calibration for this input is 0 596 Manufacturers of low power instruments page 22 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 7 Digital inputs The ML 2012 13 is equipped with 4 digital inputs These inputs are interrupt driven what means that they activate the data logger to wake up when sleeping and that a signal change on the input is never missed So these inputs are ideal to use for counting events like the pulses from an energy meter or a raingage or to set an Alarm state e g level or float switch The signal level needs to be zero volts and 3 6 volts O level and 1 level The inputs are 5 Volts tolerant So standard 5 Volts signals are also OK Any other voltage needs to be adapted to the right range before connecting The user can select whether the input has to be pull up or pull down 4 7 1 Pull up type The pull up type of input means that there is an internal resistor mounted between the input and the Vcc Power supply So when NO signal is connected the input will be logical high This type of inputs is very convenient for use with open collector systems or NPN outputs 4 7 2 Pull down type The pull up type of input means that there is an internal resistor mounted between the input and the ground So when NO signal is connected the input will be logical low This type of inputs is very convenient for use with active output systems or PNP outputs 4 8 Coil input Input 4 is a
22. UAL TYPE ML 2012 13 8 Environment and disposal The ML 2012 13 is manufactured in compliance with the RoHS directive Reduction of Hazardous Substances EU directive 2002 95 EC which means in popular terms that the product is lead free When the ML 2012 13 is taken out of service dispose the ML 2012 13 in accordance to the local regulations at the time the product is disposed Regulations for disposal of batteries may be different Remove the batteries and dispose them in accordance to the local regulations for batteries 9 Transport and Storage The following requirements are applicable for transport and storage of the ML 2012 13 Storage Humidity lt 95 Non condensing Temp 10 30 C Transport Humidity lt 95 Non condensing Temp 10 30 C If the ML 2012 13 is delivered in its standard protecting enclosure it is strongly recommended to use this case for all transportation until the final location of operation This enclosure is especially designed to protect the data logger from being damaged Manufacturers of low power instruments page 39 IuUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 10 Specifications Humidity 5 100 RH IP Protection IP 67 When used in the original case Operation Batterylife up to 10 years consult user manual for more information Configuration Programming Via USB port no special software needed uses hyperterminal or other terminal program Manually exchange micro SD card Automati
23. V 280mA GND coil input 4 waveform 50mV coil input 4 waveform 50mV Digital input 1 0 5V Digital input 2 0 5V Digital input 3 0 5V GND Ground X7 ANT U FL connector for GSM antenna USB USB connector for local configuration VBAT 0 8 5V DC Positive terminal for power source VBAT 0 8 5V DC Negative terminal for power source Manufacturers of low power instruments page 35 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 5 3 Pin Description 5 3 1 Analog Inputs Analog Input 1 to 4 These are Current inputs with an input impedance of 15 ohms The range is 4 20 mA The circuits are equipped with over current protection To use this input connect the of the sensor to the of the power switch and the of the sensor to the analog input pin Analog Input 5 to 8 ML 2013 only These are differential voltage inputs with an input impedance of 1 Mohms The max range is 4 2000mV To use this input connect the of the sensor to the input and the of the sensor to the input There are some terminals which hold ground level This provides both sensor ground and battery ground For your convenience these terminals are connected to multiple pads on the connector PCB because every single sensor will need his own ground You can connect multiple sensors When more connections are needed just connect a wire from there and put the additional connections in parallel 5 3 2 RS 485 A amp B These are the pins fo
24. acter followed by a timestamp and after that one or more series of parameter code and parameter name So the D record consists of these elements D Parameter Code Parameter Value Optional Data Modifier gis exo cs Parameter Code The abbreviation of the full parameter name it may be up to 7 characters long Parameter value The numeric value of the measurement together with a optional data modifier forms the measurement Example Data record s D3110H280302005RCisH5 83PTis5D0 15Vis3 b3AVGCis 130CisU 253MAXCi 571 D 1103280303003RCi5H5 B3PTisuH 35Vis3 b3AVGCis 7130CisU 2553MAXCis 2 D 11032803084003RCisH5 B3PTisUuH 55Vis3 bsAVGCis 7230CisU 253MAXCis 2 D3110H280305D005RCisH5 83PTisUuH 15Vis3 b3AVGCis 230CisU 253MAXCis SY D31109260306005RC1595 65PTi549 145Vi539 b5AVGC155450C150 255MAXCis Manufacturers of low power instruments page 28 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 12 2 System records The System records are used to log system related information System records do not contain normal measurements A system record is made when an awkward situation is encountered for instance when a sensor is not replying to a request from the logger System records are used for monitoring system performance The syntax of an S record is lt S gt lt gt lt Timestamp gt System Message lt gt lt Additional System Message lt gt So the S record consists of an S character followed by a t
25. age other than 0 Volts To enable the circuit the bridge has to be powered by a very stable reverence Voltage often called Excitation Voltage The ML2013 has an Excitation output for this purpose 4 6 5 Excitation Output The ML 2013 has an Excitation output for powering load cells or other devices It is a single output with a fixed precision voltage output This Excitation output is driven by the Power Switch of the ML 2013 The default fixed Excitation Voltage is 5 000 Volts For most load cells this is OK However if the user wishes another value it can be selected by selecting 3 soldering jumpers on the bottom side of the board Here is how to set the jumpers for the correct Excitation Voltage Excitation Voltage Configuration Open Closed Open 2 500 V Closed Open Open 5 000 V Open Closed Open 7 500 V The default excitation is 5 000 V Manufacturers of low power instruments page 21 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 6 6 Analog Differential input 5 Analog input 5 is a Differential input with a build in user selectable input amplifier Therefore channel 5 has a user selectable range The user can set the range of the input according to his preferences This is done by adjusting the so called port mode The Ranges are given in the table underneath Input 5 ranges 0 250mV 0 500mV 0 1000mV 0 2000mV 4 6 7 Analog Differential input 6 Analog input 6 is the most sensitive differential in
26. allows a user to overwrite the internal firmware of the data logger with a newer updated version of the firmware Firmware upgrading can be done by using USB connection Wireless via GPRS Via Comport 4 10 1 When to use Firmware upgrades Normally a user never uses this feature as long as he is satisfied with the performance of the system In time however the need for additional features may arise For example a new serial sensor is introduced on the market and a customer wants to connect this sensor to the ML 2012 13 When YDOC has extended the firmware to support that sensor a new version of the firmware is released After the user has performed the firmware upgrade his old ML 2012 13 now supports the new sensor Normally when the system is running fine and no additional requests exists we recommend NOT to perform a firmware upgrade 4 10 2 Firmware upgrade procedure How to perform a firmware upgrade First download the latest version of the firmware from your YDOC Dealer Use the menu and select the option Maintenance A Follow instructions from the menu Use Y Modem protocol to send the new firmware to the data logger When these steps are completed the new firmware is active Manufacturers of low power instruments page 25 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 We recommend the use of the USB connection over the wireless function This is because of possible drop outs in communication When a firm
27. als and workmanship Any questions with respect to the warranty mentioned above should be taken up with your YDOC Distributor Manufacturers of low power instruments page 2 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Table of Contents 1 Product DescrlptlOn ecce a iie eee eet od ee een eee 5 1 1 6 UN REN EIUS RE dd 6 12258 EP d 7 2 Started 8 2 1 e REN 8 ZL Do s and Dorrts ide iere t ug eae scene ta erect ee Re ste tte ines ume aber ERR aea 8 2 2 Inserting the SIMEcarg teorie EE RIS MINIMI ME 8 2 3 Power on for the tenerse 9 2 4 Connectto d 9 3 Operating Basies tec 10 3 1 Gonflguratior menu oc sash aine ma sa 10 4 16 4 1 Principle OF Operation s ooo ito ne a hs ie REI arena 16 5Sample Interval siste Ree asas esteem 16 4 1 2 Datadoggirig Interval tie to euh REPE ERES Rad cet es 16 4 13 2Send Interval rti codd dc tese 16 44 ehsiioiiinee tale iim et 16 4 2 SDI 12 ac eder dud EE M MA nr tt e 17 4 2 4 SDI 12 Hardware iiri Aie ere ee eet ege eo Db aeo reete dA LL get Pee PR Duc nd 17 4 2 2 SDIEST2Z Wiring iore ter eR A HR Bera RECO PX UR Det Red 17 4 2 3
28. c via GPRS Email FTP Native protocol Via USB Connection by means of a Computer Windows Alarming On pre defined thresholds of measurements Via SMS Email PowerSwitch Internal voltage convertor for supplying remote sensors 100 mA 12 Volts System CPU ARM Cortex M3 Clock Frequency 72 Mhz Watchdog Yes RTC Real Time Clock Yes internally calibrated accuracy lt 100 ppm Battery Backuped FLASH Memory 512 KB SRAM 64 KB NVRAM 84 bytes battery backup data valid up to 20 years Analog inputs 12 bits Temperature sensor Yes Power Sensor Yes Monitors power consumption rest capacity of batter Expansion Bus One for optional modules Extra I O GPS future functionality USB port USB 2 0 full speed interface Sample Frequency max 4 Hz Datalog Frequenc max 4 Hz Rohs Complient Yes Analog Inputs 0 20 mA Channel 1 to 4 16 bits Memory Card Type micro SD Capacit 2 GB other sizes possible Filesystem FAT 32 Communication Ports SER1 RS232 TxD RxD Non isolated Enhanced ESD Specification 15kV Human Body Model Speed 115200 bps max 230kbps on request RS485 50112 SER2 RS232 TxD RxD Non isolated Enhanced ESD Specification 15kV Human Body Model Speed 115200 bps max 230kbps on request Data Retrieval Counter input Type Four Digital input 0 3 6 Volts Internal pull up amp down 50 kHz max storage of value in Non Volatile Ram even after battery replacement One input is
29. coil input high sensitive mV range GPRS GSM Modem Frequency Range Quad Band EGSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Capabilities GPRS GSM FTP EMAIL SMS GPS GPS Option Module Option not included See manual Dimensions PCB 148 x 72 mm ML 2012 110 x 90 mm ML 2013 The Power consumption in sleep mode is when Datalogger is idle and no tasks performing Only the RTC is running Manufacturers of low power instruments page 40 USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 11 EU Declaration of Conformity 11 1 ML 2012 This Declaration of Conformity suftableto the European Standard EN 45014 General Criterta for supplier s Deciaration of Conformity Thebasis for the cttterta has been found in Manufacturers of low power instruments EC Type Declaration of Conformity Your Data Our Care V O F ark 132 Your Data Our Care dectare under our soleresponsibiilty that the product Type ML 2012 Industrial GPRS Datalogger to which this deciaration relates conformity with the following European harmonized and published standards af date of this dectaration EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN61000 6 32001 following the provisions of the Directives EMC directive 89 336 EEC and its amendment 93 68 EEC LVD directive 73 23 EEC and its amendment 83 68 EEC Almere 11 9 2012 R Kieine Technicai Director page 41 11 2 ML 2013 This Declaration of Conformity i suitable to the European S
30. configure the general modem settings for GPRS operation Consult your GPRS provider for the correct local settings In the reference a table is included with some international GPRS providers and their settings These settings might have been changed Go to Menu option 2 lt Modem settings gt Modem settings OD Exit 1 Modem during sleep off 2 Frequency selection 31 Provider selection 41 APN Acces point internet 51 APN User name kpn 1 APN Password kpn L 1 Dial in Autorisation Of f CSI GSM Signal strength Passed APN Login test Not Done gt Now we can setup the FTP TCP and Email output Therefore go to menu option Ftp Output D Tcp output E Email output Enter your server settings It should look like this Email settings Exit Name Email Beware Send interval Normal 01 00 005 Alarm Not Used Some providers Eie Not Used F strictly check the erver smtp provider com SMTP Port 25 Originator User name rehball address So Password make sure this Originator address r kleinedprovider com address is valid Destination address yourdprovider com Subject YDOC upperstream Remove EMAIL test Not Done Now perform an Email test and check if it is working right It is strongly recommended to include some internal sensors in the configuration because of the monitoring of the performance of the data logger itself Most users like to keep track of the bat
31. e 28 4 12 2 sint 29 System Message Ex 29 Additional System Message 29 4 12 3 orbc 29 4 13 Transmission of the data log eene 30 44 Jnpu tdriverszs eee eie oen teens 30 4 14 1 AMalOGiSSNSOMS i 30 4 14 2 Digital Pulse SernsQt ss tiii eMe domes ees 31 Example configuration Rain Measurement eene nennen nennen 31 COUE lec err mL IL p PRA t tC 32 OWE TAITA ERU ERREICHEN Ku I ota ien iari ice ees 32 aim ENT 32 4 15 PoWepsu pply seine oie deua tte 33 4 15 1 Internal RTC backup 33 4 15 2 Power consumption amp Battery Life EA 33 Be Pirt configuratign E E txt eld res det 34 5 1 MEE2012 xti rte eet E PER HEU Ice Akt Cage tue Ald Poeta ed 34 5 2 MEER 35 5 3 Pin Descripti n tee t eee d DL Ee eee Dn vt eee Ln Ue c d ca nn vend DRE hess 36 5 3 1 X Analog Inputs ere e DR e eodera a ee 36 Analog Input 1 to 4 cim en dre ee Hr 36 Analog Input 5 to 8 ML 2013 only
32. e system Go to menu option A serial port 1 gt RS 485 sensors RS445 Sensors Choose the INW CT2X option 2 OD Exit 211 Generic MODBUS RTU C21 INW CT2X 31 INU DO C4 INW PT2X type A 51 INU PT2X type B ChI INU PTle 71 INU TempHion 61 OMCSOb gt Your screen should look like this sensor Exit Name Port settings Sensor power switch Sample interval Temperature Pressure Conductivity Conductivity nLF Salinity Remove INU CT2X Port 15 38400 Baud RSH48553 Address 1 Disabled Normal 00 00 105 Alarm Not Used Temperature Pressure Not Used Not Used Not Used Multiple CT2X sensors can be connected to an RS485 bus so you need to specify its address assuming 1 in this example This sensor is a multiple parameter sensor so please specify which you want to log Attention Because this is a digital sensor it takes a little bit more time to measure than an analog sensor So don t set the sample interval of digital sensors too short 1 second is possible but probably not 1 4 sec Just to be sure we choose 10 sec Consult the manual of your digital sensor and check the response time The sample interval must be larger than the response time of the sensor Now your sensors are added to the configuration of the ML 2012 13 Manufacturers of low power instruments page 13 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Next thing is the setup of the data outputs Before that we have to
33. equipped with the latest firmware version available There is no need for upgrading the software even in the near future we don t expect this to be needed But just in the unlikely event of the need of a modem firmware it is possible to do so This can be done with the modem mounted on the board in circuit programming The procedure of upgrading modem firmware is not covered in this manual For more information consult your local YDOC dealer 4 11 SD card The SD card used with the ML 2012 13 is a SANDISK 2GB type Card It is formatted in FAT 32 and is compatible for use with a PC Don t use other cards than this type because the performance of the data logger may be harmed This is because of the speed of the SD card and even the low power performance can be affected by using a slower card The contents of the card may be read on a PC by using a card adaptor or can be downloaded from the card by using the menu option Data download We recommend not removing the SD card from the logger 4 11 1 Inserting an SD card At the factory the SD card is already installed but when the cards need to be re inserted pay attention to the orientation of it It should be inserted with the gold plated terminals up 4 12 Data Format The ML 2012 13 data format uses different records for data output There are two types of data records D records S records Header In every log file first a header is transmitted This header contains all
34. ers water meters and rain gauges 5 3 8 3V6 This is a power output It is used to power external sensors or a potentiometer It has a voltage of 3 6 Volts and is capable of driving up to 100 mA Manufacturers of low power instruments page 36 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 5 3 9 Antenna placement and field strength An antenna is required for GPRS and GSM operation Normally you will require a dual band antenna suitable for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz Note that the ML 2012 13 Il can also operate with 900 MHz only where 1800 MHz is not available In this case a 900MHz antenna will fulfill Depending on local field strength a simple whip antenna direct connected to the ML 2012 13 will work or a better antenna and or better antenna placement might be required You can monitor the actual field strength through the configuration software menu The field strength may vary on atmospheric conditions so we recommend you to make sure that the indication is maximized at installation The field strength may also vary on the growth of vegetation trees tend to block the signal We also recommend configuring the ML 2012 13 in such a way that the GPRS field strength is recorded In this way you can get an early warning when the field strength gets low What to do to get a better field strength signal e Make sure the antenna is mounted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Note there are antennas whip antennas that require a metal s
35. he arrows are pointing to the 1 pin Connector Name Description RS485 A RS485 positive terminal RS485 B RS485 negative terminal GND Ground GND Ground RS232 TX1 Transmit line RS232 port 1 RS232 RX1 Receive line RS232 port 1 RS232 TX2 Transmit line RS232 port 2 RS242 RX2 Receive line RS232 port 2 0 20mA input 1 Positive terminal analog input 1 0 20mA input 2 Positive terminal analog input 2 0 20mA input 3 Positive terminal analog input 3 0 20mA input 4 Positive terminal analog input 4 GND Ground SDI 12 0 5V Terminal to connect SDI 12 sensors Switched power output 12V 100mA Terminal to supply power to sensors transponders GND coil input 4 waveform 50mV coil input 4 waveform 50mV Digital input 1 0 5V Digital input 2 0 5V Digital input 3 0 5V GND ANT USB 0 8 5V DC VBAT 0 8 5V DC 1 O Ground Positive terminal digital input 4 Negative terminal digital input 4 Positive terminal digital input 1 Positive terminal digital input 2 Positive terminal digital input 3 Ground U FL connector for GSM antenna USB connector for local configuration Positive terminal for power source Negative terminal for power source 01 B PO E N x lt N c Manufacturers of low power instruments page 34 Connector Pin O1 01 PO 01 NO 01 A OO 01 BO IO
36. imestamp and after that one or more series of parameter code and parameter name So the S record consists of these elements 1 S 2 System Message 3 Additional System Message 4 System Message A short and comprehensive message to explain the type of problem encountered Additional System Message Some more information on the exception Example S records 51109222020545CFG_RESET 51109222020545CFG_CHANGEDSBrasil_3002384 S 1108222808124 M0DEM UDTSSTATE 10 4 12 3 Data Modifiers Normally a data value presented in D records is recorded without a Data Modifiers but in case of a malfunction or rare circumstances a Data Modifier is added to the data value See table below Data Description Remarks Modifier Timeout The sensor did not provide the data logger with a data value and the timeout has expired The previous data value is recorded with the addition of this exception Data Invalid data logger did receive a data value from the sensor but it was out of boundary This exception is very rare Alarm Value data logger has received a value which is outside the limits of the particular parameter Manufacturers of low power instruments page 29 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 13 Transmission of the data log file When data is sent to the receiver by means of email ftp or tcp the user can choose which records he wants to use as output So a user can decide to output only D records to
37. ion Please complete and return this by mail or fax or just send us an email with your comments Thank you for your assistance Manual Name ML 2012 13 Revision Number 1 0 Please grade the manual according to the following factors Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Installation Instructions O O Operating Instructions O O O Manual Organization O O Illustrations O O The manual as a whole al O Comments Manufacturers of low power instruments page 45
38. ive one We use Rain here The menu item pulses per unit is very important and converts the input pulses into a physical value It is advised to test the hardware first before proceeding to selecting the right settings for bucket size etc Therefore leave this value 1 and test your sensor first To test just connect it and apply a known amount of pulses tot the data logger You can verify this count with the command Ctr1 A Shift V Ctrl D When this is correct you can proceed to set up your rain gauge Now you have to enter the physical details of your rain gauge Manufacturers of low power instruments page 31 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 i e when your rain gauge has a tipping bucket with a size of 0 2 mm rain it will take five buckets for 1 mm rain So in this case the value 5 has to be entered for the pulses per unit You can reset the counter value caused by the previous test if you like You can do this by entering zero into the register via option 6 If you like to automatically reset the counter value at midnight use option 7 PARAMETERS There are three parameters for using the digital input Counter This is the most important parameter It s a plain counter that counts every single pulse and keeps on counting forever unless you use midnight reset The maximum count value is 4294967295 2 32 It will reset to 0 when it reaches this count The counter is working at all times even at sleep
39. land holes is easy We recommend removing the PCB before drilling 1 1 1 ML 2012 The IP65 ABS enclosure of the ML 2012 has a small form factor very suitable to be integrated inside an existing cabinet or the bucket of a rain gauge SDI 12 and power switch Analog inputs Digital inputs RS232 connector RS485 connector OE ONS Manufacturers of low power instruments page 6 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 1 1 2 ML 2013 The waterproof IP67 enclosure of the ML 2013 exists out of a casing and cover of glass fiber reinforced polyamide PA66 GF20 with in between a silicon gasket The ML 2013 can be used outdoors Analog inputs RS232 connector Excitation DC DC convertor Digital inputs SDI 12 power switch and Excitation connector 6 RS485 connector 7 Power switch DC DC convertor 8 RTC clock battery 9 Power supply connector 10 Fuse 11 Processor 12 Antenna Connector 13 Quad Band Modem 14 15 USB Connector SIM amp SD card Holder Manufacturers of low power instruments page 7 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 2 Getting started 2 1 Vibration At all times the ML 2012 13 must be protected against vibrations These vibrations can harm the performance of the data logger Especially the real time clock can be harmed by long lasting vibrations 2 1 1 Do s and Don ts Do s Always provide a dry and clean environment when you open the case of the ML 2012 13 When you open
40. ment of the power consumption Unfortunately the behaviors of batteries are in practice much more complicated than the calculation made inside the data logger So the capacity written on the back of the battery is only a typical value Things like Shelf life ambient temperature current draw and peak current draw affect the performance of the battery Therefore we strongly advise to use the measurements regarding battery life as an indication only We also recommend to replace the battery fairly above 096 If you want the best performance and the most optimized settings for your particular measurement location contact the supplier of the Battery www saftbatteries com They can provide you more specific details and advise on your application You can provide them information by sending them a bit of previously measured data for analysis When you have received the advice you probably decrease the value of Battery Capacity in the configuration setup to a bit lower value than the default 17 Ah When using the cover with integrated NiMH AA solar charger we recommend to use LSD long self discharge NiMH AA rechargeables with at least a capacity of 2000mAh e g GP Receyko Sony Eneloop or Vapex Instant Please consult the www your data our care com website for an online power consumption calculator Manufacturers of low power instruments page 33 IuUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 5 Pin configuration 5 1 ML 2012 x4 T
41. ng the manufacturing process and has very good long life stability see spec sheet Also when operating in a harsh environment the need for a recalibration can be applicable YDOC can perform overall calibrations any time you like 6 3 XRAY In the uncommon event of exposure to XRAY extra precautions are needed When the device is shipped many times and is scanned for a security check the analog input calibration will be harmed Although the level of radiation is very low the data logger can be harmed if the number of times that it is exposed to radiation exceeds 10 What will happen is that the analog interface will drift outside its spec s As a precaution the user can shield his device with a metal can to prevent from damage Normally the impacts of these security scans are very low and cause no problems Don t work on the wiring of the ML 2013 when powered from mains 7 4 Power supply The data logger is protected against reversed polarity of the battery power The mains power supply is protected by a 4AT fuse type TR5 7 2 ESD The ML 2012 13 data logger is equipped with an ESD Electronic Static Discharge protection on all outside world leads i e comports and analog inputs etc Though it is designed to withstand a certain amount of electrical discharge human body model it is strongly advised to take precautions while operating or servicing the data logger Manufacturers of low power instruments page 38 TUUU USER MAN
42. nit SD card File system error Init System Monitor Start up from Power on POWER_ONSSystem log File system error SYS_STARTiSystem log File system error Init NTP Time update task Init Sensors Internal Init Sensor GSM signal Init Email Init TCP Running Manufacturers of low power instruments These are typical start up messages Explanation The data logger starts and initializes its peripherals First an overview of the firmware version is given with a timestamp This timestamp should be accurate carefully check the timestamp If it is slightly wrong it must be adjusted If it is totally out of date it designates a RTC problem There should be NO errors on this startup If there are errors contact your local YDOC dealer A screen dump of the startup messages will help to solve the problem An example of a defective data logger is given below This data logger has its micro SD card not installed You can clearly notify the problem by looking at the startup messages When there is no debug output visible at all contact your local YDOC supplier Attention AN Always connect the USB cable to the PC even when you are connected to the serial port for debug output When the data logger is NOT connected by USB it will switch into low power mode Auto Sleep and page 44 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Customer Response Form Your Data Our Care would like your help in improving its product documentat
43. on the CD Manufacturers of low power instruments page 9 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 3 Operating Basics 3 1 Configuration menu The ML 2012 13 can be configured by means of terminal emulation software like hyper terminal Our own terminal emulation software YDOC terminal can be downloaded from www your data our care com The menu is comprehensive and easy to use For each different sensor the same approach is used Below one example is given to fully understand the operation of the menu The example takes you through a configuration from start to final stage Only a few menu items are used in this example for a complete overview of all menu items see chapter Reference All menu items use the same approach which is explained in this example This example explains only the configuration of the firmware NOT the wiring For wiring information see the reference Example Let s Configure a ML 2012 13 for operation with the following Analog pressure transmitter 4 20mA CT2X conductivity temperature sensor INW FTP data output EMAIL data output Connect the logger to a free USB port on your computer and open with a terminal emulator the virtual COM port e g COM7 as assigned by Windows to the logger The first time Windows will ask if not already installed for an USB driver which can be downloaded from our website as well When the terminal emulator has opened the COM port press Ctrl A Shift M
44. onfigured in a low power mode The ML 2012 data logger can acquire physical signals by 4 current loop inputs 4 digital inputs The ML 2013 data logger can acquire physical signals by 4 current loop inputs 4 digital inputs and 2 hires amplified differential voltage inputs which can be used to connect pyranometers or in combination with a stable excitation voltage to connect Wheatstone resistive bridge sensors like load cells The data logger is provided with generic serial port drivers to capture measurements from ASCII MODBUS RTU NMEA or SDI 12 transponders custom drivers can be developed on request External sensors transponders can be powered by the data logger itself to prevent them to consume power while the data logger is a sleep The excitation voltage is switched off during sleep as well Its key features are Amaximum sample rate of 4 Hz Recording length up to 2 GB Four channel 12 bits A D Convertor for accurate current loop measurements Two channels 16 bits differential A D convertor for low voltage measurements ML 2013 only nternal micro SD card with standard FAT 32 File system for easy use with a PC Various analogue and digital inputs for use with sensors see specification sheet Easy configuration by menu s of embedded menu Can be used with Windows XP Vista and W7 Low power long Battery life see specification sheet Embedded GPRS GSM modem for remote operation Quad band modem for
45. ore the differential inputs on the ML 2013 are very suitable for measuring load cells pyranometers and other low level mV output sensors A differential input consists of a negative and a positive input The voltage difference between these two inputs is the signal to be measured 4 6 2 Common mode noise rejection One of the major advantages over a single ended input is the common mode noise rejection It removes practically all noise that is present on the input signal Especially with long cables noise is always present on the leads Since the input acts like a differential amplifier the noise on the negative input is subtracted from the noise on the positive input What is left is the sensor signal 4 6 3 Using Load Cells With the ML 2013 The ML2013 is very suitable for connecting load cells and other resistive elements A load cell acts as a bridge of Wheatstone and is a very sensitive and precise passive component Manufacturers of low power instruments page 20 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 6 4 Bridge of Wheatstone The bridge of Wheatstone the principle of operation of a load cell is a circuit consisting of 4 resistors Below a circuit is given Given all R s are the same the output voltage will be O Volts In practice one of the resistors is replaced by a variable resistor often a strain gauge By varying the resistance of this resistor the bridge will be unbalanced and there will be an output Volt
46. ors Manufacturers of low power instruments page 19 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 5 Analog Inputs 4 20mA The ML 2012 13 is equipped with four analog mA 12 bits AD Conversion inputs The input signal must be a 4 20 mA current loop The impedance of the system is 150 ohms 4 5 1 Loop Powered Devices Some devices don t need a power supply but take their power from the current loop But the primary circuit of the ML 2012 13 does NOT provide power for this In this case you need the power switch to provide the energy for the current loop Consult the manual of the loop powered device you like to connect and use the positive side of the power switch for the power supply In most cases the ML 2012 13 is connected to a device with an active output signal so there will be no problems connecting it If you have questions about interfacing your device with the ML 2012 13 contact your YDOC dealer 4 6 Analog Differential Inputs ML 2013 only The ML 2013 Data logger has besides the four 12 bits analog current inputs also two additional Differential 16 bits voltage inputs These inputs are very sensitive and particularly suitable for measuring signals from load cells 4 6 1 Differential input ports theory of operation Differential inputs are very convenient for measuring differential or floating signals The performance of a differential input is much better than a normal single ended one especially with small mV signals Theref
47. ple interval delay is 1 the logger will wait for one more alarming cycle upon taking action If the alarm interval delay is 2 it will take 2 cycles etc When this alarm state is entered the data logger will add the A data modifier to the data records The user has the following options for the requested action Alarm log log a alarm level Alarm SMS send an SMS to cell phone Alarm Email Alarm TCP Alarm FTP SUE OI So when the conditions of alarming are met data value out of bounds and the alarm sample delay is expired one or more of these actions can take place Note The alarm log is a log of synoptically data into an S record The data modifier A is automatically placed into the D records Manufacturers of low power instruments page 24 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 LOW ALARM THRESHOLD A Trip level hyst Trip level __ gt gt 4 Active relay gt So the entry of an alarm state is NOT affected by a hysteresis Hysteresis is only used for switching back to the normal mode The amount of hysteresis has an effect on the sensibility of the alarming It is strongly advised to use a certain amount of hysteresis to prevent from multiple alarming warnings The amount of hysteresis is determined by experience and information from the sensor 4 10 Firmware Upgrade The ML 2012 13 is equipped with a boot loader which enables the firmware upgrade feature Firmware upgrading
48. put of the ML 2013 With exception of this sensitivity the channel is similar to channel 5 Input 6 ranges 4 6 8 Calibration of Differential inputs The Differential inputs are calibrated at the factory This calibration is a so called 1 point zero offset calibration With this type of calibration only the value at zero is adjusted For input 5 this is very accurate it will be lt 0 05 For an application that requires an even higher accuracy the user can and should do a user overall calibration 4 6 9 Overall Calibration This type of calibration is offered to the user to get the most accurate readings possible This type of calibration is a two point s calibration How it works The user can enter 2 pre defined data values into the ML2013 This is very convenient for i e Scales For example the user has a standard load of 1 kg and one of 10 kg He starts the calibration procedure and starts with the 1 0 kg load The data logger now adapts the 1 kg and stores this value Again with the 10 0 kg load it adjusts the scale to 10 0 kg and stores the settings Now the logger will calculate a linear function between the two points Note that all deviations in the sensor or the load are compensated from now on With this type of calibration an accuracy of 0 01 96 is possible Note for Channel six with the enhanced pre amplifier this overall calibration is a must do It is not sufficient to only use the factory calibration
49. r RS485 communication Use these pins together with a ground signal These signals are ESD protected by the driver circuit The signal levels are according to the TIA EIA 485 Standard 5 3 3 Power Switch This is an output to drive one or more sensors It holds a level of 12 Volts and is capable of driving up to 200 mA 5 3 4 VBAT This is the main power supply input for the board The level is 3 6 Volts Note This signal is NOT the same as the internal 3 6 volts level The power supply circuit converts this level to the fixed internal 3 6 Volts level This voltage level is allowed to be between 0 8 volts and 5 Volts We strongly recommend using a 3 6 Volts Power source only The actual voltage on this pin is monitored by the firmware It is called Primary input Voltage Also the current flowing through the 2 wires is monitored and is called Primary input Current 5 3 5 RX amp TX COM 1 amp Com 3 These are the pins for RS232 communications Use these pins together with ground Al pins are protected against ESD Voltage levels are according RS232 standard 5 3 6 SDI 12 Hi This is the in out terminal for SDI 12 communication It is protected against overvoltage Use this terminal together with ground See www sdi 12 org for more information 5 3 7 Digital inputs These are interrupt driven inputs with an internal pull down resistor To use it connect a switch between the 3V6 and this terminal It is suitable for energy met
50. s a value which is lower than the low low Limit this is the 2nd and most urgent state of alarming This type of alarming is used for very rare and critical conditions often called STOP level Low Alarm level for low value This alarm level is reached when the data logger encounters a value which is Lower than the Low Limit but Higher than the Low Low Limit This is the first stage of alarming often called WARNING level High Alarm level for high value This alarm level is reached when the data logger encounters a value which is higher than the high Limit but lower than the High High Limit This is the first stage of alarming often called WARNING level High High Alarm level for highest value This alarm level is reached when the data logger encounters a value which is higher than the high high Limit this is the 2nd and most urgent state of alarming This type of alarming is used for very rare and critical conditions often called STOP level 4 9 1 Alarming principal of operation When a data logger is running and a measurement is out of boundary the data logger will immediately switch over the alarm sample interval So the first time a out of boundary value will be detected is at the normal data log interval and from this moment on the data logger will increase its sample interval to the alarm sample interval The alarm sample delay determines what happens next If this value is equal to zero action is taken immediately If the sam
51. special digital input It is a so called coil input This is a very sensitive digital input From point of functionality the input is exact the same as the other inputs but electrically there are differences While the normal digital ports use the 0 5 Volts levels or 0 3 6 Volts the coil input uses very low signal levels of only a couple of millivolts This input is used for devices with this energy less system Attention The coil input of the ML2012 13 is so sensitive that a short piece of unconnected wire is enough to let the ML 2012 13 pick up signals from the environment Be aware of this and use a shielded cable The reception of RF signals can lead to problems with the performance of the system The coil input can demand very much processing power in case of reception of RF signals The coil input is very convenient when used with water meters with a passive coil output Manufacturers of low power instruments page 23 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 9 Alarming In some circumstances normal data logging is not sufficient for managing your process For keeping track of certain often critical conditions the ML 2012 13 is equipped with direct alarming options Alarming limits and hysteresis are used to manage these special events The table below shows the different types of alarming limits Alarm Description Remarks Limit Low Low Alarm level for lowest value This alarm level is reached when the data logger encounter
52. tandard EN 45014 General Criteria for suppliers Declaration of Conformity The basis for the criteria has been found in Manufacturers of low power instruments USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 EC Type Declaration of Conformity Your Data Our Care declare under our sole responsibility that the product Type ML 2013 Low Power GPRS Datalogger to which this declaration relates in conformity with the following European harmonized and published standards at date of this declaration EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61000 5 1 2001 EN61000 6 3 2001 following the provisions of the Directives EMC directive 89 336 EEC and its amendment 93 68 EEC LVD directive 73 23 EEC and its amendment 93 68 EEC Almere 23 6 2013 R Kleine Technical Director page 42 12 Supported serial transponders Transponder Brand Interface Remarks ASCII _ Generic _RS232 485 Transponders outputting lines of ASCII MODBUS RTU Generic _RS232 485 SDI 12 SDI 12 Generic NMEA GGA Generic RS232 NMEA DBT Generic RS232 NMEA HDG Generic RS232 Generic RS232 RS232 NMEA MWV__ AWAC Current Nortek AWAC Wave Nortek RS232 Thalimedes OTT RS232 SDI12 ML 250 Isomag RS232 NEP 39x Mc Van RS232 Sontek _Sontek _RS232 YSI 600 Series RS232 CT2X _INW _RS485 PT2X _INW _RS485 PT12 _INW _RS485 SDI12 Temphion _INW _RS485 OMC 506 _Observator 5485 WPD40 Sensus _Mbus Requires an Mbus converter Manufact
53. tery life for example Manufacturers of low power instruments page 14 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 Go To menu option 6 lt internal sensors gt Internal sensors Ol Exit 211 Name Internal 21 Sample interval Normal O0 00 015 Alarm Not Used 3 Battery Capacity mAh 17000 C4 Battery replaced Yes 5 Rest Capacity Rest Capacity 1 Rest Power Not Used L 1 Processor Temperature Processor Temperature 481 Voltage Voltage 31 Current Not Used CAT Max Current Not Used CBI Min Current Not Used CCI Average Current Not Used CDI Free Disk Space Not Used LET Operating Cycle Not Used FJ Free Disk Space Not Used CRI Remove gt A sample interval of 1 second is fine All internal sensors are very fast Set the Battery Replaced to Yes only when you installed a new battery Select the items you like to be informed about See the reference for a complete description of the items Now your data logger is configured and ready to use To check your wiring and sensors you can evaluate the actual values To see them press Ctrl1 A Shift V Ctrl D The result should be like this 13 07 05 14 22 04 Actual Values ML 2012 13 Logger Version 1 Build 1 AIN1 Waterlevel 25 meters MSL TMP Temperature 20 2 C PRS Pressure 0 2 RCi Rest Capacity 100 1 Processor Temperature 57 4 C Vi Voltage 3 b V Ci Current ag mA Manufacturers of low power instruments page 15 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 20
54. the data presentation server by means of tcp and for example the system records to his private email In this case only in case of bad performance of the data logger an email with system information is send This is because S records are written by the data logger only in case of special events Examples of these events are SD card failures A change of configuration a timeout of a sensor and a retry of sending data via the modem Here an example of an email with S and D records LiRCisRest Capacityi 4PTisProcessor TemperaturesCsVii sVoltagesVsTMPi iTemperaturesCsPRSsPressurespsi 31109222020545CFG_RESET 51109222020545CFG_CHANGEDSBrasil_30023844 S 110H228028124 M0DEM UDT3STATE 10 D 110H222030DD0sRCisHHisPTis5H 55Vis3 biTMPsP2 l3PRS 315 4 14 Input drivers Input drivers obtain data from sensors Various sorts of sensors can be connected to the data logger When a sensor needs a warm up time the power output switch can be used to power the sensor before the measurement is taken The maximum time of a power delay is 5 minutes Note The Power Switch output is consuming a lot of power so try to minimize this Consult the manual of the sensor for warm up times A warm up time of 5 minutes is possible and can be used in rare situations but the battery life will be shortened enormously In such rare cases consult your local YDOC supplier for a calculation of battery life before exploiting your data logger 4 14 1 Analog sensors
55. urers of low power instruments page 43 USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 13 Trouble shooting If you encounter problems with the data logger you can start checking the following First try to set up a connection via USB and use the program YDOC terminal to communicate with it If that doesn t work you have to check the battery power so you have to open the case Do this in a dry and clean environment NOT in the field Normally a flat battery is preceded by an alarm message Check the fuse Most parts of the data logger are tested at startup To monitor the messages which are issued at startup you have to connect a PC terminal to the debug port Attention The default DEBUG port is serial port 1 but when a sensor is connected to this port the DEBUG port becomes port 2 If both ports are in use you can use the USB port as debug port but you won t be able to see startup messages In this case it is advised to remove a sensor from the configuration temporarily YDOC Logger Version 1 b Build 1 12 20 05 2012 10 07 12 20 05 Init User Interface Init Modem Interface Init SD card File system OK Init System Monitor Start up from Power on POUER ON 3System log done SYS_STARTiSystem log done Init NTP Time update task Init Sensors Internal Init Sensor GSM signal Init Email Init TCP Running YDOC Logger Version 1 b Build 1 lt 10 09 01 gt 2012 10 07 10 29 01 Init User Interface Init Modem Interface I
56. urface below the antenna others dipole antennas do not e sure that all connectors on the antenna and antenna cable are tightened and free of moisture e sure the antenna is in vertical position as the GSM and GPRS radio signals are vertically polarize the antenna should be vertical positioned for maximum performance e Do not place the antenna near metal surfaces or structures Be aware that various building structures contain metal e g steel mesh as reinforcement for concrete e Place the antenna outdoors e Identify the nearest GSM tower of your provider Place the antenna in a location that provides a free line of sight to the tower e f you cannot identify the nearest GSM tower of your provider place the antenna on a higher position generally higher is better e Use good quality low loss antenna cables Generally the thicker the cable the better e Avoid unnecessary adaptors and connectors in the antenna cable as every joint cause a significant signal loss 0 5 to 1 dB e Use an antenna with a higher antenna gain simple stubby antennas can have a gain of 9db a rod antenna can have an antenna gain of 0 or 4 dB or higher Note that the allowed radio power is limited to 1W 2W An antenna with a higher gain is only allowed when this only compensates for the cable and connector losses e Seal your antenna connector with vulcanizing tape to prevent from oxidation Make sure the SIM you intend to use
57. use all over the world Alarming by SMS and data delivery by e Mail FTP or TCP nternal voltage convertor for supplying 12 VDC power to the connected Stable excitation voltage to power Wheatstone bridged sensors ML 2013 only Firmware upgrade over the air for adding new features to your device Remote configuration over the air for adjusting your configuration from remote Manufacturers of low power instruments page 5 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 1 1 Editions The following editions are available Code Description Remarks ML 2012 Lithium powered data logger in IP65 ABS Lithium battery not included enclosure with external GSM antenna ML 2013 Lithium powered data logger in IP67 PA66 GF20 Lithium battery not included enclosure with integrated GSM antenna ML 2013 PV As ML 2013 but with NiMH AA solar charger NiMH AA batteries not included integrated in cover ML 2013 DC As ML 2013 but with 8 30V DC adapter To connect the logger to an integrated in cover external VDC source ML 2013 AC As ML 2013 but with 85 265V AC adapter To connect the logger to an AC integrated in cover power grid ML 2012 13 As ML 2012 13 but without enclosure and PCB only PCB antenna The data logger will be supplied without pre mounted cable glands giving the user the freedom to choose the number and size of the glands them self Although glass fiber reinforced polyamide is a tough material drilling g
58. valid even if the data logger is in sleep mode 4 1 4 Example Let s evaluate the following settings of the data logger Sample Interval 5 seconds Data Log Interval 10 minutes Send Interval 3 hours When the configuration is ready and the user disconnects the USB Cable 1 Data logger is switched into sleep mode and current draw is reduced to a minimum level 2 The Sample interval of 5 seconds is discarded because this interval is only active when the data logger is NOT in sleep mode So nothing happens until the Data Log interval has reached his count So this happens on 0 10 20 30 40 50 minutes every hour Manufacturers of low power instruments page 16 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 3 When the Data Log Interval count has reached his count the data logger will awake from the sleep mode and will take a sample and stores the data on the SD card When the sample is taken the data logger goes into sleep mode again This is repeated until the time has matched the Send interval So in this example this is 3 hours 4 When Data Send interval is reached the data logger will wake up and starts to send the previously collected data stored on the SD card to the server So in this example every 10 minutes a sample is taken and every 3 hours 18 samples are send Note So the data logger does not perform any averaging Even if the sample interval is much faster than the data log interval only one sample is stored
59. vers needed Internal Driver Output Driver So the maximum number of Sensor drivers is 16 2 14 So there are 14 Sensor drivers left for use with the CT2x sensors The total number of parameters is 14 2 3 31 So the number of parameters is no problem 31 64 He can connect 14 CT2X sensors max 4 10 5 Power Switch Limitations The Power Switch is capable of powering sensors up to 200 mA The output voltage is 12 Volts DC 4 10 6 Modem The modem inside the ML 2012 13 the smallest modem in the world the moment this manual is written is capable of GPRS and GSM communications It has quad band support so it can be used worldwide For selecting the proper frequency band use the modem settings in the configuration menu In most cases GPRS communication is requested so use a GPRS enabled SIM card to inhibit this operation Consult your local telecom provider for the right SIM Card and settings If GSM communication is requested use a GSM DATA subscription GSM communication is suitable for modem dial in communication We strongly advise to activate this option in the SIM cards used in the logger This is often used to re configure a logger remotely or to monitor actual values In most cases normal GPRS communication is sufficient for the operation of the data logger 4 10 7 Modem Firmware Upgrade Manufacturers of low power instruments page 26 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 The modem inside the ML 2011 is
60. w power instruments page 18 TUUU USER MANUAL TYPE ML 2012 13 4 4 RS485 RS485 is a serial bus system which uses 3 wires for its communication It uses a differential balanced line which can span relatively large distances up to 4000 feet 1200 m A rule of thumb is that the speed in bit s multiplied by the length in meters should not exceed 10 Thus a 50 meter cable should not signal faster than 2 Mbit s Instead of RS232 RS485 is capable of communicating with more than one device After all it is a bus system RS485 sensors are called slaves and must have their unique address The ML 2012 13 acts as a master and retrieves the information from the slaves Only one slave can respond to the requests of the master at a time To set up your RS485 sensor for use with the ML 2012 13 make sure that the address is programmed correctly and that the sensor address is unique 4 i SC Figure 1 RS485 Wiring RS485 is often used with MODBUS RTU sensors and is less susceptible for Electrical interference than RS232 Your ML 2012 13 has one RS485 port which is capable of driving multiple sensors maximum amount of sensors depends on specs from the manufacturer of the sensor a practical figure is 10 The maximum amount of slaves defined by EIA RS485 is 32 For the exact number of sensors you can connect to your ML 2012 13 see chapter Firmware Driver limitations We recommend using twisted pair cable to connect to the sens
61. ware upgrade procedure is interrupted the upgrade will fail but the unit continues to operate with the previous version The USB connection is faster and more reliable 4 10 3 Firmware upgrade over the air It is also possible to perform a firmware upgrade over the air For this you must use the software package terminal link It allows you to modify or upgrade your data logger from remote For more information consult your local ydoc dealer 4 10 4 Firmware Driver limitations The ML 2012 13 Data logger is equipped with various drivers for several tasks The number of total drivers is limited to 16 This means you can choose maximum 16 drivers from all the drivers available Each driver can handle collect or send a number of parameters The total number of parameters is limited to 64 So theoretically the ML 2012 13 can handle up to 16 sensors with each 4 parameters But in this case there is no output possible In most cases two or three drivers are needed for minimum operation internal driver tcp output driver or email driver When a user has an additional analog sensor it will take a driver as well Example A user wants to connect a large number of INW CT2X sensors This sensor measures temperature and conductivity So each sensor uses two parameters Also he likes to send the data via FTP and he enables the following internal sensors Rest Capacity Battery Voltage and Current So besides the Sensor drivers there are 2 dri
62. y of minimum 0 8 to maximum 5V DC The ML 2012 can be powered with a D size 3 7V Lithium cell or external supply of max 5V DC The ML 2013 is provided with a cover containing a D size battery holder for a 3 7V Lithium cell The ML 2013 can optional be provided with a cover with integrated NiMH AA solar charger 8 30V DC adapter or 85 265V AC adapter 4 15 1 Internal RTC backup battery The ML 2012 13 contains an internal battery to keep the internal real time clock running The lifetime of the battery is at least 10 20 years so this battery requires no exchange during the lifetime of the data logger The battery is a coin cell and is soldered to the printed circuit board 4 15 2 Power consumption amp Battery Life Average current consumption 3 6V Subject Value Remarks Data logger in low power sleep 100uA Preferred mode of operation Data logger in MODEM sleep 2mA MODEM is stand by and can be accessed by dialing THIS IS A NONE LOW POWER MODE Data logger is awake 65mA The logger is awake to be able to take and log a measurement Data logger is transferring GPRS 220mA Requires a good GPRS signal data The ML 2012 13 is equipped with an internal power monitor During the active mode of the data logger this power monitor keeps track of the power consumption of the device When the device is going into sleep mode a fixed value is used to calculate the power consumption Both are calculated and offer a fairly accurate measure

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