User Manual Modem Logger
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1. 35 36 Referring to the preceding alarm scheme i COMMAND Llimit lt n gt xx i sample_a lt n gt xx log a lt n gt xx FTPpush_a lt n gt 0 1 smspush_a lt n gt 0 1 7 FUNCTION Sets value of lower limit _limit lt n gt 1 2 3 Enables 1 Disables 0 _limit lt n gt i Default 0 when not declared Enables 1 Disables 0 h_limit lt n gt Default 0 when not declared Sets time in seconds that measurement value needs i to be in an alarm zone before the alarming is activated Sets time in seconds that measurement value needs to be in the normal zone before the alarming is deactivated Wn D wn he number of consecutive samples with a value in an alarm zone before the alarming is activated Nn D wn he number of consecutive samples with a value in the normal zone before the alarming is deactivated Force FTP transfer when activating alarm zone lt n gt Force SMS text message when activating alarm zone lt n gt Sets FTP transmission time while in zone lt n gt Syntax is the same as for FTP time Sets FTP interval while in zone lt n gt i Syntax is the same as for FTP interval Define SMS text for alarm message upon activation of zone lt n gt i Sets a list of SMS numbers for message reception upon activation of zone lt n gt i 1 2 3 4 5 6 etc are the index numbers as declared in the li2. setting lt groupname gt help reduce the length of the list When adding help as a i parameter it will show the required syntax Igroupname lt setting gt parameter Shows the current value of this setting Changes a setting to parameter Stores current settings in the settings ini file on the SD Card Manually triggers transmission of files via FTP alive lt optional smsnumber gt m ot m Sn Sends a keep alive message via SMS text lt optional wait time in seconds gt Restarts the unit and reads the settings ini file ows status and current measurement values of all channels Also provides info on the GSM telecom i provider and signal strength if communication has en place help Provides a short list of selected commands pat ows the supply voltage in Volts baro ows barometric air pressure value in mbar i Sets the internal clock i Syntax dd mm yyyy hh mm ss Typically only done time lt date time gt i when not using the GSM modem The GSM modem i i will sync the time and date of the unit with an external i server upon each connection event Shows the current time and date setting of the unit i Enables direct AT command communication with i the GSM module for debugging only 27 28 Settings File All the settings for the Modem Logger are stored in and retrieved from the settings SD card ini
3. file which is located in the root directory of the SD card The settings ini file must remain in the root directory of the This file can be directly edited via the mounted Flash Drive of the Modem Logger STRUCTURE OF THE SETTINGS INI FILE Definitions in the settings ini file are divided into several groups for alarms and status updates channel_1 i channel_2 i channel_3 channel_5 enable lt 0 1 gt keepalivetime hh mm keepaliveinterval x fi keepalivesms header_1 lt text gt header_2 lt text gt Settings for the FTP client List of telephone numbers to receive SMS text messages Main sensor channel 0 10V Pulse sensor On board barometer i Supply battery voltage Device is active 1 or inactive 0 i Time of day for sending a keepalive message nterval for sending a keepalive message 0 255 in days SMS number index to which keepalive message is sent Header line in log file data file max 10 characters gt Second header line in log file max 43 characters gt Enable 1 Disable 0 logging of events in events txt debug lt 0 1 gt Sets the actions initiated by pressing the attention button buttonstatus x Read settings ini file buttonstatus 1 buttonstatus 2 Send SMS text to lt sms_index gt includ
4. ON A CHANNEL The following describes the functions required for performing calculations on a sensor channel calc lt calc string gt Calculation string performed on sensor value in order of declaration Operations are declared separated by comma s e g 8 0 1 41 Max total string length is 63 characters Available operators are defined in the following table Add i mo subrat wo miy i Po oime cv Power i Set equal to Barometer value c lt n gt Value of channel lt n gt sin cos tan i Sine cosine tangent Input values in degrees asin acos atan Reverse sine cosine tangent Output values in degrees log Natural logarithm base e 1 log10 Standard logarithm base 10 Ss Squareroot peal and order polynomial abc equation To include a second order polynomial calibration function typical for piezometers you will need set the following parameters Ichannel_1 piezocalc a b c declare the a b c calibration constants for piezometer channel_1 calc pcalc calculation is c b x input value a x input value pcalc in the calc string can still be preceded or followed by other operations SETTING ALARMS ON A CHANNEL Example 1 Example 2 channel_1 calc 10 0 003 1000 value 10 0 0030 1000 piezocalc 1 2 channel_1 calc pcalc 1 2 When declaring a calc string the result of the calculation replaces the
5. gt Q SS S DI Q a O j 5 lt Q O O D i sms_8 lt sms number 8 gt Wa n D 3 leg D a oo Q A S wo a O 5 SS Q O a D i sms_9 lt sms number 9 gt WD n gt 3 leg D cx Koj A S Q Q O zi o O O D channel_1 ain sensor channel 0 10V channel_2 it Pulse sensor channel_3 On boardbarometer nn channel_5 Supply battery voltage i ttiti s sS i Name of this channel appears in data file name max 13 chars i Optional tag that can be added to each data line max 31 chars Voltage excitation time of sensor in millisecond before taking reading i measureinterval Sampling interval in seconds when not in alarm zone ea ao ee u ehe S VE Logging interval in seconds when not in alarm zone logtime lt tijd gt an data stored i Units of output data e g Volt or mBar appears in units lt text gt i ee A Cer logging 0 1 Turn logging of data to SD Card on 1 default or off 0 precisionlog lt 0 1 2 3 4 gt Number of decimal points when storing measurement values 31 Part IV Detailed Software Guide Contents This section contains the following topics TOPIC SEE PAGE Performing Calculations on a Channel Calculations for Commonly Used Sensors Updating Settings Ma TP vun a PERFORMING CALCULATIONS
6. sendsettings 1 sms sms_1 44123456789 sms sms sms sms_4 44321067890 sms_2 44987654321 sms_3 44123450987 channel_1 name Piezo channel_1 enable 1 channel_1 inputtype 2 channel_1 measuretime 300 channel_1 measureinterval 900 channel_1 logtime 3600 channel_1 units Kpa channel_1 logging 1 channel_1 precisionlog 3 chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan chan ne nel_ ne ne ne ne ne nel_ ne ne ne ne nel_ ne ne nel_ ne ne nel_ ne nel_ Me ne nel_ ne nel_ nel_ ne nel_ ne ne nel_ ne ne Das is a piezocalc 0 0000013 0 2547 1673 18 calc pcalc b h_limit1 200 h_limit2 350 h_limit3 500 h_limitlon 1 h_limit2on 1 h_limit3on 1 alarmact 1 alarmclr 1 sample_a1 600 sample_a2 300 sample_a3 120 og_al 600 og_a2 300 og_a3 120 ftppush_al 1 ftppush_a2 1 ftppush_a3 1 smspush_a1 1 smspush_a2 1 smspush_a3 1 ftptime_al work ftptime_a2 hour ftptime_a3 min ftpint_a2 1 ftpint_a3 5 smstext_al Water level zone smstext_a2 Water level zone2 smstext_a3 Water level zone3 smslist_a1 1 2 smslist_a2 2 3 4 smslist_a3 3 4 name CH2_rain_mm thr 47 48 channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ ch
7. storage device only without data transmission and remote management through the GSM modem and without the need to install a SIM card To use the logger in this mode you will need to implement the following Delete all the settings for the groups gsm and FTP in the settings ini file e Delete all channel alarm settings that are related to initiating any FTP and SMS transmission in the settings ini file Change the default time of the logger 01 01 2010 00 00 through the line command on the COM port time dd mm yyyy hh mmsss Please refer to Part III Modem Logger Configuration and Data Files Available Line Commands time lt date time gt for more details The default start up time of the logger is 01 01 2010 00 00 Measurements and data logging will only start after the date and time have been updated Usually this is done automatically at power on by synching with an external internet time server during the first GSM connection event When using the unit as a local logger this needs to be done manually through the line command on the COM port 39 Part V Connecting Sensors amp Installation Guide Contents This section contains the following topics TOPIC SEE PAGE 42 Connecting Sensors to the Modem Logger CONNECTING A MEMS PIEZOMETER AND A RAIN GAUGE itmsoil recommend a basic skill level for connecting sensors SENSOR CONNECTIONS SENSOR TERMINAL Excitation V E
8. 2 i Select Device Manager and open the Ports COM amp LPT menu by clicking on the arrow next to the title 5 Follow the prompts selecting the option to locate the driver manually on your PC COMMAND LINE FUNCTIONS COMMAND Once the device has been successfully installed the Virtual COMport will appear as a standard COM port with an assigned number in PC Manager in the category Ports COM8LPT The application Termite will also list all available COM port numbers in its settings menu Make sure that the correct COM Port for the Modem Logger is selected before continuing Serial port settings Port configuration Transmitted text Options Port COM10 v Append nothing E Stay on top Append CR 7 Close on cancel Pere 9600 M Append LF v Autocomplete edit line Data bits Append CR LF Close port when inactive Stop bits 1 v v Local echo Plug ins Parity Received text Flow control Font default x Word wrap Forward none v The most commonly used commands on the Virtual COMport are displayed in the following table FUNCTION 23 Part III Modem Logger Configuration amp Data Files Contents This section contains the following topics Configuring the Modem Logger OVERVIEW To interact with the Modem Logger and define user settings the device incorporates e A comman
9. Instruments Limited has an on going policy of design review and reserves the right to amend the design of their product and this instruction manual without notice Refer to our terms and conditions of sale for warranty information The batteries are a consumable item and are excluded from the warranty Products marked with the mmm symbol are subject to the following disposal rules in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact Soil Instruments or the local authority in charge of waste management System Description Things You Need to Know about the Modem Logger FEATURES BENEFITS APPLICATIONS e On board GSM GPRS modem e Data delivered in engineering units e Intelligent alarming with 6 user defined thresholds and alarm notification via SMS and FTP e Optional alarm suppression e Low power requires one D Cell Lithium battery e Reads 2 channels channel 1 a 0 10V sensor channel 2 a pulse sensor Integrated barometric pressure sensor e Micro SD card e Data delivered direct to ARGUS Software via FTP e No post processing of data required Swift notification of changes in site conditions alerting multiple users e Reduces the likelihood of false alarms e Operates for up to 2 years without battery change e Intelligent dual sensor capability Atmospheric pressure comp
10. PC by navigating to the file named TinySense_V2 inf when prompted for the driver software location This file can be found on the loggers SD card The Modem Logger is supplied with a Micro SD containing all the required files After power up or reboot of the logger make sure you remove and reinsert the USB cable GETTING STARTED To get the Modem Logger started follow the steps outlined below VIRTUAL COMPORT A green LED will start blinking at regular intervals 3 seconds off i 1 second on Follow the prompts selecting the option to locate the driver manually on your PC The Modem Logger can be mounted as a Virtual COMport when connecting to a PC via the USB cable This allows direct interfacing to the device using a common terminal program such as HyperTerminal or Termite Make sure that Debug 1 in main section of the settings file to enable interaction with the device using Virtual COM port Virtual COMport will allow the following e Viewing measurement sampling and logging activity e Viewing debug messages e Viewing GSM activity e Entering commands from the command line The Virtual COMport will appear as a regular COM port in PC manager 21 The Virtual COMport in PC manager 3 Computer Management NN lM File Action View Help SE J Computer Management Locall 4 Notebook EP Actions 4 System Tools DP Batteries G Task Scheduler BI Biometric D
11. ably qualified personnel To guide you in the competence required for installing each instrument in our product range Soil Instruments provides a recommended skill level in all of our manuals and datasheets Quick Start Guide to Using the Modem Logger itmsoil recommend an intermediate skill level for setting up the Modem Logger INSTALLING THE BATTERY Ensure that battery is installed with the correct polarity The Modem Logger is powered with a DC voltage source of 3 6V nominally Peak current use can be up to 1A during GSM operation Make sure you use the correct battery type for the Modem Logger as specified in Part Il Detailed Modem Logger User Guide Start Up of the Modem Logger To make the file extensions visible in Windows 7 go to Control Panel Appearance and personalization Folder Options View and un tick Hide extensions for known file types 1 Insert the battery in the holder with the positive pole oriented as i indicated in picture below Push in firmly Positive pole Negative pole CONNECTING The Modem Logger has a mini USB connector mounted within the VIA USB external housing The USB interface will mount both as a Flash Drive MSC and a serial COM port CDC 1 Remove the protective cap located at the top of the Modem Logger i to access the USB connection as shown in the pictures below 2 Using the USB cable supplied w
12. annel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ channel_ NINNINNNNNN NN NN NONNNNNNNNRN WWW WWW WwW Ww Un Om Kon Int Orr Sn enable 1 inputtype 1 debouncetime 5 calc 0 2 units mm measureinterval 3600 logging 1 logtime 3600 precisionlog 1 h_limit1 4 h_limit2 10 h_limitlon 1 h_limit2on 1 alarmacttime 60 alarmclrtime 60 ftppush_a1 1 ftppush_a2 1 smspush_a1 1 smspush_a2 1 smstext_a1 Rain level 4mm smstext_a2 Rain level 10mm smslist_al 2 smslist_a2 2 3 name CH3_baro_mbar enable 1 measureinterval 3600 logging 1 logtime 3600 calc 10 units Kpa precisionlog 2 name CH5_batt_V measureinterval 86400 enable 1 logging 1 logtime 3600 precisionlog 2 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a static IP internet provider address to operate the Modem Logger No the Modem Logger connects to the FTP directory using a SIM card supplied by you All communications with the web portal are initialised by the Modem Logger as a result no static IP is required What size of data plan will need with my SIM card The size of data plan you need will depend on how often you are reading the sensors and uploa
13. d interface via the serial COM port A user editable text file plain ASCII on the SD card with the file name settings ini Soil Instruments recommends using the text editor NotePad as it will display the lines in a more organised fashion COMMAND The command interface is directly accessed through the COM port INTERFACE You can look up the COM port number that was assigned to the Modem Logger on your PC by right clicking on My Computer and selecting Manager Select the Device Manager and expand the tree with Ports COM amp LPT You can now see the available COM ports Any serial terminal program will enable you to interface with the COM port in command line mode Suitable open source applications include HyperTerminal Termite or PuTTY The standard Baudrate settings for the Modem Logger are 9600 baud e 8bit no parity e 1 stop bit 9600 8 N 1 AVAILABLE LINE The following table displays the available line commands with a brief COMMANDS description of each command line function i COMMAND ren lt old filename gt i lt new filename gt info Shows hardware info about the unit and the SD Card ver Shows current version of the installed firmware readsettings Forces a reading of the settings ini file from the SD card and stores it in the on board memory Request the settings optionally with groupname to
14. ding the data Soil Instruments would suggest a 5MB data plan is more than sufficient for logging two sensors plus battery voltage every 10 minutes and uploading data every day allowing for some configuration changes throughout the month although logging and uploading rates can reduce or increase the battery life Why doesn t the logger mount as a COM Port Check that the TinySense_V2 inf driver has been installed and the COM Port is visible in Device Manager If the device is connected the green LED will start blinking at regular intervals 3 seconds off 1 second on Why can t communicate with the unit Make sure the batteries have been installed with the correct polarity Why is my 0 10V sensor not working correctly Check the connections to the sensor Using a Multimeter check the excitation voltage to the sensor between E excitation and G ground Using a Multimeter check the voltage between S signal and G ground Why is my pulse sensor not working correctly Check the pulse from the sensor by using the 0 09 function on your Multimeter Move the sensor to generate the pulse As the contacts come together the resistance on the Multimeter will go from 1 to 0 and a an audio buzz will be heard if the option is available on your Multimeter 49 SUPPORT www itmsoilsupport com 44 0 1825 765044 soil INSTRUMENTS Bell Lane Uckfield East Sussex t 44 0 1825 765044 e info itmso
15. e unit e Add the line FTPlgetfirmware 1 to settings ini Make sure that the new settings file is read perform the readsettings command if necessary Rename the firmware upd file to lt unitname gt firmware upd and place on the FTP server The logger will retrieve and install the firmware upon the next FTP session While the firmware update is loading onto the logger the green LED will show a series of three short blinks until complete When the logger is reconnected via the COM port you can check if the firmware has been successfully uploaded using the ver command COMMANDS Commands issued via SMS will be received and handled upon the VIA SMS TEXT loggers next scheduled GSM connection which is usually the next FTP transmission session SMS TEXT COMMAND FUNCTION S i Changes a specific setting the syntax is identical to the Igrouplfield parameter attings ini file i ile i Force an FTP transmission status Request all channel values in a reply SMS message reset Force a full reset of the unit events Renamethe events txt file to lt unitname gt events l0g i and force a transmission via FTP You can use multiple commands in a single SMS message by using a semi colon asa separator for example Imain debug 1 events status USING THE MODEM LOGGER AS A LOCAL LOGGER ONLY You can use the Modem logger as a local data acquisition and
16. ensation e Internal logging of millions of data points The two channel Modem Logger reads one 0 10V analogue sensor and one pulse sensor for geotechnical and environmental monitoring applications Typical applications include e Pore pressure e Water level e Rainfall e Wind speed e Motor control e Pump status 10 System Details THE MODEM LOGGER The Modem Logger is a high capacity two channel datalogger with an on board GSM GPRS Quad band modem The logger incorporates a barometric sensor allowing for barometric pressure compensation and will work with any M2M machine2machine SIM card as it is not locked to a specific network The logger has two sensor input channels one analogue signal channel and one pulse sensor channel he Modem Logger contains a mini USB connector the USB interface will mount both as a Flash Drive MSC and a serial COM port CDC When connected to a PC the Flash Drive will mount as an external hard drive without the need for a software driver allowing access to the files on the micro SD card The serial COM port can be mounted on a Windows PC by installing the driver supplied on the SD card The Logger can either be programmed manually using a laptop with a USB cable or remotely via the FTP server using an editable settings file from which reading logging and uploading parameters are set and calibration factors and alarms defined The alarm system SMS functions readin
17. evices E Event Viewer Bluetooth Radios More Actions E Shared Folders 28 Computer A Local Users and Groups rs Disk drives S Performance Ri Display adapters Device Manager re DVD CD ROM drives 4 amp Storage Human Interface Devices SS Disk Management a IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Ey Services and Applications IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Z Imaging devices Keyboards J Mice and other pointing devices Modems B Monitors SP Network adapters IED Portable Devices IT Ports COM amp LPT munications Port COMI P ECP Printer Port LPTI TP Virtual COM Port carmen IB Processors Update Driver Software P Security Devices Disable Sound video and gan Uninstall MB System devices Universal Serial Bus cd Scan for hardware changes Properties If the Virtual COMport does not install automatically when the USB cable is inserted into the PC you may need manually update the driver software The driver software is located on the SD card the file name of the driver is TinySenseV2 inf You can manually select the driver location using the following options e Pointing manually to the file msp430tools using the USB driver installation process when first connected e Manually initiating a driver update by locating the device using the Computer Management option on your PC and following the steps below STEP LS O ee un nn u nd 1 Right click on My Computer and select Manager
18. excitation Signal out V S signal Ground G ground Pulse sensor Pulse sensor Installing a Modem Logger in the Field WHEN YOU ARE IN THE FIELD Connect the sensors to the wiring panel on the Modem Logger Ensure the mobile internet signal of your data plan carrier is sufficiently strong itmsoil recommend using a GSM GPRS Radio Signal Analyser which is available for purchase from itmsoil order number DI SIG TEST Insert the battery ensuring correct polarity Mount or fix the Modem Logger using the appropriate fixings Please refer to Datasheet D8 Modem Logger Ordering Information Accessories for fixing accessories 43 Part VI Appendices Contents This section contains the following topics 46 Appendix A Example of settings ini file MEMS PIEZOMETER TIPPING BUCKET RAIN GAUGE BATTERY BAROMETRIC amp ALARMING ftp ftp ftp ftp ftp ftp ftp ftp main name SIL main enable 1 main keepalivetime 13 00 main keepalivesms 1 mainllogseparator 59 mainlexcvolt 2 main debug 1 mainjevents 1 main buttonstatus 7 main buttonsms 1 gsm debug 1 gsm smsrecv 1 gsm cmd AT CPIN 0000 gsmlgsmontime 10 gsmlapn yourapn gsm login yournetworkusername gsm password yournetworkpassword gsmldaytimeserver utcnist colorado edu server yourftpserveraddress login yourftpusername password yourftppassword time 07 00 interval 1 passive 1 getsettings 1
19. g intervals and schedules can be programmed or changed at any time quickly and efficiently via the TP site The data can then be viewed by anyone at any time all that required is an internet connection and the log on details for the TP server The multi layered passive to active alarm system incorporates up to six user defined prioritisation thresholds Once setup the Logger remains in passive mode logging at user defined intervals until any of the pre set alarm levels are breached at which point it will automatically switch to active mode and initiate increased data logging and transfer to the FTP site whilst simultaneously sending out multi level SMS text alerts to multiple contacts The readings are automatically transferred to the FTP site in engineering units so data can be directly imported into ARGUS Monitoring Software System Components USB protective cap e SIM card holder P 5 T vi GPRS Modem Logger board Sensor terminal panel Battery compartment AMAL NIN MI Mounting plate Sensor cable gland Barometric compensation vent itmsoil Modem Logger 11 12 OOF Follow the precautions outlined in this manual at all times to ensure the correct working order of your instrument It is essential that the equipment covered by this manual is handled operated and maintained by competent and suit
20. gger Overview Command Interface Available Line Commands Settings File Structure of the settings ini File PART IV DETAILED SOFTWARE GUIDE Performing Calculations on a Channel Setting Alarms on a Channel Calculations for Commonly Used Sensors Updating Settings Via FTP ethods of Updating Firmware Commands Via SMS Text Using the Modem Logger as a Local Logger Only PART V CONNECTING SENSORS 8 INSTALLATION GUIDE Connecting Sensors to the Modem Logger Connecting a MEMS Piezometer and a Rain Gauge Installing a Modem Logger in the Field When You Are in the Field PART VI APPENDICES Appendix A Example of settings ini file Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions 24 26 26 26 26 28 28 Part Overview Contents This section contains the following topics Warranty Disposal rt Guide to Using the Modem Logger ing the Battery Introduction Important information The following symbols are used throughout the manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRODUCT CHANGES WARRANTY DISPOSAL GAD QUESTION WARNING Important Failure to adhere to the warnings in this manual may result in network disruption and possible data loss Failure to observe the warning may result in injury product malfunction unexpected readings or damage to the product that may invalidate its warranty Tips give additional information that may be helpful when using a Modem Logger Soil
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22. ing measurement values of all channels Values of buttonstatus 7 status can be summed to enable multiple functions for example SMS number from SMS list for reception of attention button SMS Separator between timestamp and measurement value 59 semicolon Programmable sensor excitation voltage on channel_1 BER Za Bae nable 1 Disable 0 debug messages on COM port easure store and FTP session buttonstatus 3 performs operations 1 and 2 buttonstatus 7 performs all of the above functions Hlogin lt text gt password lt text gt Program an extra GSM command AT protocol i e g pincode AT CPIN1234 Time in seconds that the GSM stays active after FTP i transmission in order to check for incoming SMS messages Mobile network operators Access Point Name for GPRS i access max 24 characters Optional GPRS login username max 24 characters Optional GPRS login password max 24 characters 29 30 Server address URL of the FTP data server max 22 chars Directory on the FTP server max 18 chars start with Note using this option may increase length of FTP session login lt password gt password lt password gt time lt hh mm gt Absolute time on day 24hr notation for FTP transmission interval lt interval gt nterval for FTP transmission days time hour FTP transmi
23. ion ack will be placed on the FTP server from the device to confirm that the settings have been updated Please refer to Part Il Detailed Tilt Logger user Guide in this manual for more details The new file for the FTP site must have new extension as the logger will download this file and replace it on the SD card as a ini file 17 Part Il Detailed Modem Logger User Guide Contents This section contains the following topics i TOPIC SEE PAGE Start up of the Modem Logger Virtual COMport Command Line Functions 20 POWER SUPPLY USB INTERFACE Start up of the Modem Logger The Modem Logger is powered with a DC voltage source of 3 6V nominally Peak current use can be up to 1A during GSM operation Make sure you only use the batteries specified for the Modem Logger Suitable Li SOCI2 3 6V batteries include TADIRAN TL 5930 19Ah capacity e SAFT LSH20 LG 33600 17Ah capacity e EVEER34615 19Ah capacity e XENO XL 205F 19Ah capacity e VARTA ERD7120 19Ah capacity The Modem Logger has a mini USB connector mounted within the external housing The USB interface will mount both as a Flash Drive MSC and a serial COM port CDC When connected to a PC the Flash Drive will mount as an external hard drive without the need for installing a software driver enabling access to the files on the micro SD card The serial COM port can be mounted on a Windows
24. ith the logger connect the mini USB i plug to the to the mini USB connector The device should automatically mount as a USB disk drive The SD card i mounted as a disk drive will contain the following files and folders e Settings ini file contains all the devices settings for measurements logging modem and alarming e log files contains the latest measurements and alarms e Log and back up folders with historic measurement data i Please refer to Part Il Detailed Modem Logger User Guide Start up of the Modem Logger in this manual for more details The device will also attempt to mount as a Virtual COMport CDC i serial bus This allows direct interfacing to the device using a common terminal program such as HyperTerminal or Termite The Virtual COMport will appear as a regular COM port in PC manager Please refer to Part Il Detailed Modem Logger User Guide Start up of i the Modem Logger in this manual for more details 13 INSERTING THE The GSM module has an onboard holder for a standard size SIM card GSM SIM CARD Avoid touching the surface of the PCB when inserting the SIM to avoid damaging the component If possible ground yourself before inserting the SIM Make sure that the SIM card is suitable for GPRS data transmission privileges If you are unsure check with your mobile operator provider 1 Slide to unlock the holder and hinge upwa
25. rds as shown in the i picture below i Slide to unlock Lift to open 4 14 SETTING UP THE GSM CONNECTION The following settings may need to be modified to the settings ini file in order for your mobile operator to initiate a GSM connection for SMS messaging If authentication is needed on the network you need to modify the following lines gsm cmd AT CPIN xxxx default is 0000 please check with SIM card provider if different gsm apn yourapn gsm login yournetworkusername gsm password yournetworkpassword Please refer to Part I Overview UK GPRS Settings in this manual for more details The modem is set to pap authentication as standard To change to chap authentication add the following line to the settings ini file gsm cmd AT GAUTH 2 0 none 1 pap 2 chap If you have made any changes to the settings ini file you can force the device to load the updated settings using either of the following two options e Type the command readsettings and click lt ENTER gt in the command line of the terminal application HyperTerminal or Termite connected to the VirtualCOM port e Unplug the battery from the Modem Logger board wait for 1 minute and re connect 15 16 The following table contains the GPRS settings for UK mobile operators Password Gateway IP GPRS APN Password Gatewa
26. s to any FTP site via the GSM GPRS modem Logger settings are easily configured by the user allowing full control of settings and alarms making the device completely adaptable to site specific changes The Logger incorporates an intelligent passive to active alarm system with up to six user defined prioritisation thresholds reducing battery consumption and overload of needless data With high capacity monitoring automatic data transmission and active multi layered alarming the Modem Logger is an efficient cost effective solution to meet your monitoring requirements Co ntents PART OVERVIEW Introduction Important information Sys Thi Sys Sys Qui Product Changes Warranty Disposal tem Description ngs You Need to Know about the Modem Logger Features Benefits Applications tem Details The Modem Logger tem Components ck Start Guide to Using the Modem Logger nstalling the Battery Connecting Via USB inserting the GSM SIM Card Setting Up the GSM Connection UK GPRS Settings Updating Device Settings from FTP Server PART Il DETAILED MODEM LOGGER USER GUIDE Sta rt up of the Modem Logger Power Supply USB Interface Getting Started Virtual COMport Command Line Functions O O O O O o C000 CONICON COM Oy S fen nt AES O S er OG 20 20 20 21 21 23 PART Ill MODEM LOGGER CONFIGURATION amp DATA FILES Configuring the Modem Lo
27. scil INSTRUMENTS Man 243 Modem Logger ser Manual Soil Instruments Limited has an ongoing policy of design review and reserves the right to amend these specifications without notice Man243 Modem Logger MN0814 Rev1 0 0 What s this manual about This manual tells you about the 2 channel Modem Logger and how to use it to take readings from an external 0 10V sensor and an external pulse sensor Who does this apply to Installers field engineers and technicians who need to acquire readings from an external 0 10V sensor and a pulse sensor Welcome Thank you for choosing the Soil Instruments Modem Logger This manual has been written to provide you with relevant information and to guide you in the best practice for the use and installation of a Modem Logger in order for you to get the most out of our product Please read this manual thoroughly before use to help avoid any problems and keep it handy when using a Modem Logger Modem Logger The Modem logger is a highly advanced rugged low power two channel datalogger with one channel reading an external 0 10V sensor and the other channel an external pulse sensor The unit combines a high capacity datalogger with an on board GSM GPRS Quad band modem The logger runs on a single D Cell Lithium battery and is housed in a compact and robust enclosure for reliable use in the field Readings are stored on a local SD card and are transmitted in engineering unit
28. sensor output signal in V for all other operations logging checking against alarm thresholds and checking against validation limits Mulit layered alarms and SMS text functions can be setup on each channel according to your requirements These are explained in the following diagram and table All settings are preceded by Ichannel_n for the channel to which the alarming applies For example channel_1 I_limit1 8 5 h_limit3 h_limit2 h_limit1 I_limit1 I_limit2 I_limit3 Alarm Activation Delay Global Alarmacttime Alarmclrtime checked for each limit crossed Oractivation by number consecutive samples above limits Alarmact n Alarmclr m Measuring Samp Samp Samp e_A3 Log_A3 sureinterval Logtime e_A3 Log_A3 Transmitting on Alarm Activation by Limits Ftppush_A3 0 1 ftpint_A3 ftptime_A3 smspush_A3 0 1 sms_text_A3 smslist_A3 lt index gt Ftppush_A2 0 1 ftpint_A2 ftptime_A2 smspush_A2 0 1 sms_text_A2 smslist_A2 lt index gt Fippush_A1 0 1 ftpint_A1 ftptime_A1 smspush_A1 0 1 sms_text_A1 smslist_A1 lt index gt Global ftp interval ftpltime Ftppush_A1 0 1 ftpint_A1 ftptime_A1 smspush_A1 0 1 sms_text_A1 smslist_A1 lt index gt Ftppush_A2 0 1 ftpint_A2 ftptime_A2 smspush_A2 0 1 sms_text_A2 smslist_A2 lt index gt Ftppush_A3 0 1 ftpint_A3 ftptime_A3 smspush_A3 0 1 sms_text_A3 smslist_A3 lt index gt
29. ssion on the whole hour time work time min Interval for FTP transmission in hours or minutes depending on the mode Passive 1 of active 0 connection type to FTP server i typically passive nobackup lt 0 1 gt i Turn of creation of backup files 1 or leave on 0 default Get settings ini file updates from FTP server 1 default passive lt 0 1 gt Get new firmware from FTP server 0 default i Units current settings ini file will be put on the FTP server Filename lt unitnaam gt set yyyymmddhhmmss ini the Timestamp in the filename is the date the file was changed on the SD card File transfer only if not present on i FTP server This way only a changed settings ini file will be i placed on the FTP server upon next transmission sms_1 lt sms number 1 gt SMS number 1 including country code e g 44123456789 i sms_2 lt sms number 2 gt SMS number 2 including country code D sms_4 lt sms number 4 gt Ww a gt 3 Or D gt a 2 5 a Q O 3 5 lt a O SE D i sms_5 lt sms number 5 gt WD n 3 leg D n Cal A S wo Q SS a O O D sms_6 lt sms number 6 gt WN WN 3 leg D z O Q S 2 vo ay 0 z i a D sms_7 lt sms number 7 gt WD n gt BE 3 leg D e N
30. st sms_ lt index gt sms_number e The settings alarmact and alarmacttime cannot both be used at the same time in a settings file Choose one of the two e The settings alarmclr and alarmclrtime cannot both be used at the same time in a settings file Choose one of the two CALCULATIONS FOR COMMONLY USED SENSORS The following table displays the most commonly used sensor parameters along with the calculation string for each SENSOR i DESIRED OUTPUT i CALCULATION STRING i A Pressure kPa with calibration polynomial piezocalc a b c i p ai 1 calc pcalc MEMS Piezometer Air pressure compensated pressure kPa MEMS Piezometer UPDATING SETTINGS VIA FTP The following table outlines how to update the Modem Logger settings remotely via FTP i Type any settings that need to be added or changed into a file with the name lt unitname gt settings new the syntax is identical to the settings ini file there is no need to include settings that remain unchanged Place the lt unitname gt settings new file on the FTP server in the folder to which the Modem Logger unit connects This is the root i directory by default unless otherwise defined in the Loggers FTP path setting i During the next FTP session the Logger will retrieve the lt unitname gt settings new file and merge it with the settings ini file on the SD card after which the se
31. ttings will be loaded into the loggers memory and start operating according to the changes made i The setting FTP getsettings is by default set to 1 even if not declared in the settings ini file This allows the updating of settings via the FTP server as described above If you want to prevent settings being updated remotely you need to declare FTP getsettings 0 in the settings ini file If you change the settings ini file to prevent remote updates any future changes to settings including firmware updates will require a field visit 37 38 If this function is selected it will increase your data traffic e Including the line FTP sendsettings 1 in the settings ini file will trigger the posting back of the complete updated settings ini file from the SD card to the FTP server every time it connects This allows you to check all of the current updated settings METHODS OF UPDATING FIRMWARE There are three methods available for updating the firmware for the Modem Logger two locally using a USB connection to a PC and one remotely via FTP Copy the fle firmware upd onto the SD card using the USB connection Perform the command reset via the COM port command line Remove the USB connector then re insert once the update is complete e Copy the file firmware upd onto the SD card using a PC card reader Insert the SD card into the Modem Logger then power on th
32. y IP GPRS APN i Username Password Gateway IP GPRS APN i Username Password Gateway IP GPRS APN i Username Password Gateway IP T Mobile all GPRS APN i password 193 113 200 195 i password 193 113 200 195 wap vodafone co uk i wap 212 183 137 12 pp vodafone co uk i wap 212 183 37212 i Orangeinternet pass 192 168 71 35 i general t mobile uk i 1492541 10 UPDATING DEVICE SETTINGS FROM FTP SERVER i MOBILE OPERATOR i GPRS SETTINGS i OPERATOR SETTINGS GPRS APN three co uk Three i Username guest Password GPRS APN i Username ib BT Mobile i Password i Db i GPRS APN prepay tesco mobile eN CO TRIERER Tesco Mobile Seen AGA NS SII Password password 193 113 200 195 goto virginmobile uk i Username user Virgin Mobile EEE san s e i Password blank Gateway IP 193 30 166 3 The device settings for the logger can be modified via the FTP site using a text file with the file name lt unitname gt settings new This file is a delta list which means it only needs to contain the settings that you want to be added or changed it does not need to be a full settings ini file The settings will be retrieved by the logger during the next connection to the FTP site An acknowledgement file with the extens
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