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1. 20 9 2 Modem Antenna 20 9 3 Antenna Dimensions and Weight sse eee 21 9 4 Antenna Depiction 21 9 5 Antenna Cable Specifications esent nne nnne nnne 22 9 6 Calculating Antenna Cable Length nennen 1 9 7 Mounting Antennas at the Field Site 4 1 9 8 Finding a Good Antenna Location sse eee enne 1 Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 1 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT References This manual should be read in conjunction with the associated StarlogV4 User Manual which describes the setting up of logging schemes for NRT terminals as well as all other Unidata Data loggers This manual should also be read in conjunction with the Neon Server Documentation which is available in PDF form from the Unidata web site and is also available as help screens within the Neon Server system The NRT Terminal User Manual the StarlogV4 User Manual and the Neon Server User amp Administrator Documentation form part of the documentation suite for the overall Neon System Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 2 nidata Manual 2015F Global2. Manual Neon 2000 Family Neon Remote Terminals NRT 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules in the U S A These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This equipment has been tested for compliance with European regulations as follows Application of Council Directive 2004 108 EC Standards to which Conformity is declared EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN 61000 4 3 1995 EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN 61000 4 6 1996 ENV 50204 1995 Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer Unidata Pty Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE FE Revision History File name Revision Date Author amp Change Details Checked approved FU dE Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules issue 25 09 2013 MP Reformat for web site Unidata
3. Retry until initialised Signal Strenatt 180 OK Confirm that the correct Server address has been configured Confirm that the correct NRT ID XRTID has been configured e Check the firmware version and NRT Model type e If all checks are confirmed the NRT may be Initialised Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 13 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 6 3 Globalstar Signal Strength and Registration Globalstar modems do not require a SIM card but must be properly configured before they can register onto the Globalstar satellite network and allow the NRT to communicate with the Neon server Registration Signal Strength and other satellite network information may be checked by using StarlogV4 Globalstar modems do not really have signal strength Instead they display a connection state in place of RSSI The connection state must be 3 or 4 before the modem can connect to a satellite The procedure below shows some of the communications parameters that can be checked using StarlogV4 e Reconnect to the NRT if not already connected Launch STARLOGVA laptop computer application e Press the Select icon and select the scheme corresponding to the NRT Click on the Configure Initialise button to open the NRT NMM Configuration Tool dialog e Press the Retrieve NRT Settings button at top right o
4. be collected directly and the Neon module can be programmed from any internet connection The Neon modules also support integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger All Neon Remote Terminals utilise built in modems that support packet data They have long battery life and low operating costs through use of advanced microcontroller technology All Neon Remote Terminals provide Input Output functions as standard including analog and digital inputs and SDI 12 data logger interface There is also Modbus support via a partial implementation of the Modbus protocol which allows for reading from and writing to specific registers within the Modbus on an RS485 connection Further details are available on request Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 7 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 2 1 2015F Neon Remote Terminal Satellite The 2015F NRT Satellite is a small self contained metal cased Neon Remote Terminal that communicates with the Neon server via the Globalstar satellite network 3 0 NRT LED INDICATOR The simplest indicator is the red LED which is visible in the window of the unit On first power on the LED will be brightly on not flashing for 10 seconds indicating the unit is in the process of being reset Do not interrupt this initial start up process If the initial start up is interrupted you should power down wait a few minute
5. external cables Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 22 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT e Special length 1m 2m 3m external cable can be ordered separately Calculating Antenna Cable Length The maximum loss for an antenna cable of any length is 0 6 dB at 1 6 GHz for modem transmit and 3 dB at 2 5 GHz for modem receive You must take these losses into account when calculating antenna lengths for a GSP 1720 modem installation For example the GSP 1720 Modem Integrator s Kit utilizes three feet of LMR 195 cable which has a loss of 0 6 dB at 1 6 GHz Mounting Antennas at the Field Site When mounting an antenna on site you must position it properly to obtain Globalstar satellite signals You can mount the antenna on a flat surface or on a pole In either case you should seal the antenna connectors against dirt and moisture Caution The ODU antenna must be installed in a configuration that ensures a minimum line of sight separation distance of 21 5 centimetres 8 5 inches is maintained at all times between the ODU antenna and any personnel Finding a Good Antenna Location When installed in the field the antenna of a GSP 1720 modem product must have a direct line of sight to the Globalstar satellites Keep in mind that Globalstar satellites follow different paths across the sky and you cannot predict where they will be Position the SDVM antenna outdoors where it
6. has a clear view of the sky unimpeded by tall obstacles such as buildings and trees Signal fading associated with trees buildings and other obstacles that prevent a clear line of sight to the satellite can cause degraded operation in a mobile environment Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 1
7. you are managing your NRT subscriptions check that the NRT number you have assigned to the unit exists in the database that its devices have been assignedto clusters and that those clusters have schemes loaded against them If Neon Support is managing your subscription contact your account manager Check your cable connections to the external logger and that the logger is in a state to receive a new program b 9 Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite Family 13 07 2015 docx Please be patient waiting for this nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 7 0 BATTERY TESTING 7 1 Battery Check The presence of a battery can be verified without opening the NRT Look for the flashing LED through the window on the front of the NRT unit If the NRT is in an idle state the LED will flash faintly once every second If the LED is not flashing you will need to open the NRT and verify the presence of a battery If a battery is installed and the LED is not flashing the NRT will need to be initialised See section on Initialisation 7 2 Battery Replacement Always wait at least 1 minute between removing a battery and either replacing the same battery or inserting a new battery This is to allow any residual charge within the NRT to dissipate The NRT battery should only be replaced with a SAFT LSH20 This is a spiral wound Lithium Thionyl Chloride Li SOCI2 battery with a terminal volt
8. 0 7 in Bottom Mount Outline Drawing 2 Aztumna Mous 1 FW FEWALE CONECTOR LOFTON CABLE 235 B rari LOMA 00 OTD t 73a 08g SCRA RESTANT POL OST ANS ANC PATI Ta fn FEMALE Ra FEMALE OPTIONS TNE CK MMC CARL 40 eus F TO at maet SEALED Faa TRO Ct DOMON DOOR Mie SAX gt DONA HTD ETC RO PL CORP B FLAT FIXED MOUNT GLOGALSTAR Note In the two figures above dimensions are shown as millimetres inches Millimetres are the controlling dimensions on these drawings Inch dimensions are for reference only Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 21 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 9 5 Antenna Cable Specifications The SDVM antenna requires two 2 cables one for transmit and one for receive The required connectors plug SMA SDVM bulkhead plug SMA Enclosure Transmit cable maximum 0 6 dB insertion loss 1618 MHz is required for the cable Receive cable maximum 3 0 dB insertion loss 2492 MHz is required for the cable 2015E comes with two internal cables SMA Female ST BH Enclosure to SMA Female RA 160mm Modem Rx Red SMA Female ST BH Enclosure to SMA Male RA 160mm Modem Tx Yellow NY e And two 300mm long
9. GISTRATION YES ATEOSQCSTATUS Error 00002 ROAMING NO Failed to initialise logger CALL STATE IDLE CALL TYPE CALL DURATION 0 NUMBER If the modem has been correctly registered onto the satellite network REGISTRATION will be YES GATEWAY will change away from 1 to a satellite gateway number Page 15 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT When it has been confirmed that the Globalstar modem has connected to the satellite network exit the Signal Strength option by pressing the Cancel button You may then exit the NRT NMM Configuration Tool dialog by pressing the OK button at bottom right of the dialog 6 4 Initialisation Reconnect to the if already connected e Launch STARLOGVA laptop computer application Press the Select icon and select the scheme corresponding to the NRT Click on the Configure Initialise button to open the NRT NMM Configuration Tool dialog Press the Retrieve Settings button at top right of the dialog Server IP n B a Retrieve NRT M 0 0 0 xag Configure DINE Retry until initialised Signal Strength Retries 180 Initialise e Press the Initialise button Server IP 203 59 M1 70 557 Configure User name Password telstra extranet Port 3900 Serial Number 3847 Firmware Revi
10. Manual 2015E Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 28 05 2015 docx 28052015 Major Update Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 2 09 06 2015 docx 09 06 2015 PC Reviewed Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx 13 07 2015 PC New Antenna MS Copyright Unidata Pty Ltd 2000 2013 rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any spoken or computer language in any form or by any means Electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without prior written permission of Unidata Pty Ltd 40 Ladner St O Connor Western Australia 6163 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite TABLE OF CONTENTS Neon Technology and Modules Overview cernerent 3 1 1 Typical Neon Measurement System nennen ennt enne 4 1 2 Ace 4 1 3 el 4 1 4 4 1 5 5 1 6 Satellite Packet Data nennen 5 1 7 Internal trn inneren nnns 6 Summary of Neon Remote Terminals nnn nnne nnns 7 2 1 2015F Neon Remote Te
11. RT 9 0 NRT SATELLITE ANTENNA INFORMATION 9 1 Mounting Antennas On Site This section describes the Satellite Data Voice Module SDVM also called an Outdoor Unit or ODU hardware including specifications for antennas and antenna cable It also describes how to calculate antenna cable length and mount antennas 9 2 Modem Antenna Specifications The GSP 1720 modem is to be used with an aluminium Satellite Data Voice Module SDVM as shown in the figures below The modem SDVM has a passive transmit and an active receive section The transmit Tx and receive Rx connectors are labelled on the antenna Caution You must be careful to connect the Tx connector on the SDVM to the Tx connector on the modem and the Rx connector on the SDVM to the Rx connector on the modem Crossing the Tx and Rx cables can damage the modem GAT 17QP SDVM Passive Antenna Showing Connectors Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 20 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 9 3 Antenna Dimensions and Weight The SDVM antenna is 105 56 millimetres diameter by 56 24 millimetres tall 4 156 inches diameter by 2 214 inches tall The weight for the antenna is less than 213 grams 7 5 ounces 9 4 Antenna Depiction This section includes the following technical drawings that depict the antenna GAT 17QP SDVM Passive Antenna P N CV90 C6635 1 Rev D 4 2G1625LL PA XSS X Rev C gt ANTGCOfbn 4 2x2 2x
12. age of 3 6 volts Failure to replace the battery with the correct type may cause communication failure For further information on the battery and where to purchase replacements please refer to www saft com WARNING Care should be taken when handling lithium batteries as misuse may cause damage to the NRT or the battery cells may explode Ensure that the battery terminals are NOT shorted and that there are no loose wires in the vicinity of the battery Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 18 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 8 0 ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY This section describes the procedure for attaching an external power supply to the NRT Remove the cover of the weatherproof enclosure and remove the NRT if a weatherproof enclosure is provided Rubber self sealing glands are provided in the base of the weatherproof enclosure for external wiring connections To keep the enclosure weatherproof all wires leading to the NRT must pass through these glands Connect the wires from the external power supply to the field termination strip The connection points are 12V and GND Ensure all wires are firmly attached to the field termination strip and return the NRT to the weatherproof enclosure Replace the cover of the weatherproof enclosure Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 19 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite N
13. ar Satellite NRT POWER REQUIREMENTS Internal Power The NRT Terminals can be powered by internal batteries and or with an external battery supply The recommended batteries are SAFT Lithium batteries which are specified in this manual The Lithium batteries provide high inrush current required for modern cellular hand phones The Satellite has three Lithium Batteries for the internal battery supply External Power If required the can be powered by an external supply of 6 to 16VDC 9 2A peak while transmitting and 25mA while receiving and 30uA while on standby Unidata recommends 12V 7 2AH SLA Sealed Lead Acid batteries as a good external supply External instrumentation must be separately powered if more than 500UA is required The download schedule is the largest consumer of power The Continuous Drain Equivalent rating can be used to size the external power requirements and duration of external power supplies However external power sources should have an additional 100uA at 12V or 50uA at 6V continuous drain added due to parasitic losses in the NMM circuitry The decision to use an external power supply should be based on the projected or known frequency of battery changes i e if a high download schedule is required and frequent battery replacement is going to prove difficult or expensive then an external power supply is desirable Battery Life Table Approxi
14. enna cables taking care not to bend distort them to the Globalstar satellite Modem Note the antenna is an active one and is clearly marked with TX and RX as are the cables If you mix up the TX and RX cables you can damage the antenna and modem so take great care to check this Satellite NRT Site Installation Take the complete NRT Satellite unit out of the building and set it up with a laptop computer where there is a clear view of the sky The installation site needs to be selected to give the best unobstructed view of the sky for Globalstar satellites and an unobstructed view of the satellite if an Inmarsat system is being used As far as possible there should be a minimum of trees and buildings restricting the clear view of the sky Globalstar Satellite Site Installation The Globalstar satellites cross from one horizon to the other horizon in approximately 20 minutes assuming a coverage view of the sky of 160 degrees i e 80 degrees each side of the vertical Globalstar antennas should therefore be mounted horizontally pointing directly overhead If you only have an 80 degree view of the sky i e 40 degree look angle from the vertical you may not see satellites for some time Also you will only see a passing satellite for half the horizon to horizon transit time so you will only be able to see that particular satellite for 10 minutes These important factors need to be considered when installing the NRT Satellite Also Globals
15. f the dialog 4 Server IP neon onfigure Retry until initialised Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 14 Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Server IP ma 6 1 m XRTID 557 Configure NAT User name Password APN telstra extranet Port 3900 Serial Number 3847 Firmware Revision 25V4 5273 2011 2014 2201 GPRS Wavecomm E Retry until initialised Press the vertical Show Hide Logger Communications bar located along the right edge of the configuration dialog It is marked with a gt symbol After a short delay 10 seconds or so the RSSI signal strength will be displayed RSSI must be 3 or 4 for the NRT to be able to connect to the satellite network You may need to leave the NRT satellite for 10 minutes for the satellite modem to acquire one of the satellites and update the parameters The right dialog pane will display satellite network configuration information including Gateway number RSSI and Registration status nen conto neon See CALL TYPE nidata 202 CALL DURATION 0 XRTID igure NAT NUMBER User name Password ATS QCSTATUS SERVICE AVAILABLE YES SERVICE MODE GLOBALSTAR PROVIDER Globalstar GATEWAY 31 RSSI 4 RE
16. information logging scan rates logger interval etc and various engineering unit definitions These files are called for example the LDR and KBD files A COMMUNICATOR section which deals with communications to the server This section contains for example a scheduler component and the modem component either a Cellular Network modem or a Satellite Network modem The communicator manages functions such as the reporting interval the number of communications attempts per communications session etc The StarlogV4 support software allows a user to generate a configuration file for the Communicator section called an FPO file in which the user sets the required communications parameters NEON Remote Terminal LOGGER COMMUNICATOR O LOG SCAN SCHEDULER SCHEME INTERPRETER UDPAP COMMS PROCESS SCHEME SIGNALS HARDWARE R5232 INTERFACE ANALOGUEI DIGITALI HSH SDI 12 DIAGNOSTICS v A 9 rXD4 Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 6 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT SUMMARY OF NEON REMOTE TERMINALS Neon Remote Terminals NRT units are small ultra low power microprocessor based devices designed to collect data from data loggers and SDI 12 instruments This data is then sent via Cellular Networks or Satellite packet data to a Neon server on a programmed schedule or as required for alerts The NRT also incorporates a fully programmable data logger so that simp
17. le analogue and digital signals may be directly connected and recorded NRTs are classified according to the communications network over which they communicate That is as either Terrestrial Cellular Satellite Globalstar or Inmarsat or Ethernet There are many different models of Neon Metering Modules e Plastic case models are referred to as Neon Remote Terminals NMMs e Plastic case models with an LCD are referred to as Neon Remote Modules NRMs and e Metal enclosure models are referred to Neon Remote Terminals NRTs This manual refers to all NMMs NRMS NRTs as NRTs because all 2015F s are NRTs All Neon Remote Terminals are small self contained units in compact cases that connect to sensors in the field collect readings from those sensors and transmit the collected data to a central Neon server The type of network over which the collected data is transmitted varies from model to model The Neon central server system can be provided either on a Neon Data Service basis or on a Neon Client System basis Both provide a central computer system to monitor and receive data from many Neon Remote Terminals in the field All Neon Remote Terminals are designed to automate collection of remote data from environmental monitoring industrial measurements utility metering via a communications network from any location within the network coverage area Fully bi directional communications are possible via the Neon server Data can
18. lstar Satellite Typical Neon Measurement System Water in elem Typical Water Level Monitoring and Flood Waming Station GPR S CDMA Type The figure above is an example of a Neon installation showing connected to a Water Level Instrument Every day the will send a packet of information containing the data in raw format via GSM 3G to the Neon server The Neon server extracts the raw data from the packet The data is then stored on a secure server until the client accesses the data using a standard Web Browser The Internet The Internet provides the transport mechanism between the Neon Servers and the telecommunication provider gateways This means that NMM units can be used anywhere in the world GSM GSM Global System Mobile is a cell phone standard developed for second generation 2G digital cellular networks used by mobile phones in most parts of the world GSM provides the backbone upon which GPRS voice and data communication travel GPRS GPRS General Packet Radio Service is an IP enabled cellular solution for urban communications The power requirements are low and the GPRS electronics are fully integrated within the GPRS communications are generally available wherever GSM communications are available By this means a logger or field instrument connected to a GPRS enabled communications device such as a Neon NMM can deliver data t
19. ly communicates with the Neon server uploads log data downloads its scheme processes queued commands etc then e Slowly flash as it disconnects from the network The durations of each stage will vary according to the telemetry type of the NRT and how much data is transferred between the NRT and Neon server Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 8 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT If an NRT has been configured on the Neon server to Auto Cold Boot then after the 10 second start up illumination the NRT will immediately start a normal comms cycle as previously described following the normal slow flashing fast flashing slow flashing cycle Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 9 4 2 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT GLOBALSTAR NRT SETUP AND TEST The NRT Satellite has an internal Globalstar Qualcomm Satellite modem specifically for use on the Globalstar Satellite system You will need to contact Globalstar in your region and set up an account for use of the Globalstar service The Globalstar regional office will require the Electronic Serial Number of the modem and may need to have the modem set up for the regional operating parameters Once the Globalstar modem has been registered with Globalstar and the account has been set up and the Electronic Serial number registered it is ready for use Attach receive and transmit ant
20. mate Approximate Approximate Approximate Approximate NRT Terrestrial Download Scan Rate Log Interval Continuous Battery Life Schedule Drain Equiv 5 years 1 per day 5 secs 15 minutes 0 12 mA 4 years 4 times per 5 secs 15 minutes 0 21 mA day 1 year 1 per hour 5 secs 15 minutes 0 53 mA 52 days 1 per 5 5 secs 1 minute 5 2 mA minutes 10 days 1 per minute 5 secs 5 seconds 26 mA Table 1 Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 12 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 6 0 NRT COMMISSIONING Once the NRT has been installed and all connections made field commissioning can be conducted Ensure that a SIM card has been installed see next section Commissioning tests may be performed as follows 6 1 NRT Powered On Confirm that the status LED visible through the transparent window on the front of the unit is flashing With the NRT in an idle state the LED will flash faintly once every second 6 2 NRT Confirm Configuration Confirm proper configuration by connecting the NRT to a laptop computer running StarlogV4 Launch the STARLOGVA laptop computer application Press the Select icon and select the scheme corresponding the Click on the Configure Initialise button to open the NRT NMM Configuration Tool dialog Press the Retrieve Settings button at top right of the dialog Qs neon onfiaure NF
21. o any Internet connected computer Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 4 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT GPRS provides an always connected service i e there is no dial up required Typically the user pays for data use and not for time 3G 3G is the third generation of mobile telecommunications technology 3G provides for faster information transfer rates Satellite Packet Data Service There are several low earth orbit and equatorial orbit packet data service providers The NMM Satellite uses either the Globalstar system or the Inmarsat system The Globalstar system provides a service very similar to the Cellular based GSM GPRS service except via a satellite network The Inmarsat system provides IP Internet Protocol connectivity via the international Inmarsat GEO Satellite network from any location on the globe except the Arctic and Antarctica The Inmarsat system is used by Ethernet models of NMM Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 5 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Internal Architecture The Internal architecture is shown below It contains two discrete sections A LOGGER section where the terminal connects to the field transducers and the logging scheme scan rates and diagnostics are managed The StarlogV4 support software allows a user to generate a logger scheme which defines transducer
22. rminal Satellite seen 8 NRT LED indicatot KR Ronan HEN CERE 8 Globalstar Setup and Test asics ite cadansntcer tise 10 4 1 Satellite NRT Site 10 4 2 Globalstar Satellite Site Installation 10 4 3 Connections 11 NRT Power Requirements acsnki nkxuxu nana aiu RUE on D ERU KG RO ER UD OU Cn D RR 12 5 1 Internal EPEEC 12 52 External POW Ol 12 5 3 Battery Lite Table P aeia 12 NRT Commission lng pU rM accus aaau aaa iaaa 13 6 1 NRT eine p 13 6 2 Confirm Configuration eor n ertt aeter ere edes edo x ra vnus 13 6 3 Globalstar Signal Strength and Registration 14 6 4 iaee eer tubo Fe chen ata eaa aua 16 ni Ie M 18 7 1 Battery CMeck TREE 18 7 2 Battery nnns 18 Attaching an External Power Supply 19 NRT Satellite Antenna Information eeeeeeeeee eese enne nnns 20 9 1 Mounting 5
23. s and then power up again e Slow flashing bright LED One flash per second indicates the NRT is establishing a network connection via the internal modem This process takes approximately 10 to 20 seconds e Fast flashing bright LED 3 to 5 flashes per second indicate the PPP session is running and the NRT is communicating through the internal modem to the host server If the is programmed to hold the PPP session open all the time i e the always on mode the LED will continue to flash at this rate e Slow brief flashing dim LED One dim flash every Scan Interval typically every 5 seconds indicates normal NRT operation sleeping No communication is in progress The has been programmed to log data and will only establish communications at the defined reporting interval with which it has been configured e Very occasional bright single flash This indicates the scheme is actively logging rather than sleeping at that particular time If you have a scheme which has a 5 second Scan rate and a 1 minute Log Interval you will see dim flashes indicating sleep every 5 seconds i e every scan interval then one bright flash on the minute indicating that a log is in progress This cycle repeats at the Log Interval hence the LED will brightly flash every 1 minute When the periodically communicates with the Neon server the LED will e Slowly flash as it establishes a network connection then e quickly flash while it actual
24. sion 25V4 5273 gt 2011 2014 2201 GPRS Wavecomm E until initialised Signal Strength Retries dijs Initialise Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 16 ni will attempt to communicate with the Neon server and initialise itself Once communications have been established the NRT will download any required scheme and configuration files and complete the initialisation process The NRT should respond with a PASS message after 2 or 4 minutes message Common Initialisation failure codes and their causes are illustrated in the table below NRT Description Failure Code Failed to open GPRS amp establish PPP 00004 GEN REQ VO Failed 00009 COMMS I O Failed RS 232 to external logger Once all commissioning tests have been completed successfully the NRT is field commissioned and ready for use ta Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Resolution Modem is not functioning see Troubleshooting Unitis not within carrier range see Troubleshooting If necessary install a better aerial or change carriers Access data is incorrect see Initial Setup and confirm your access settings with your carrier No SIM installed SIM has not been correctly activated by carrier often happens when establishing accounts with a new carrier contact your carrier NRT is not set up correctly in database If
25. star Satellite NRT NEON TECHNOLOGY AND MODULES OVERVIEW Neon is a system for collecting measurements from field instruments and transmitting the measurements to a central system for data recording analysis reporting and data transfer to other external systems The Neon system also provides facilities for data collection analysis reporting and field measurement equipment and management within specified areas as defined by the system Examples of this include country wide access regional access and different access levels according to the rights and privileges of users e g supervisor level manager level coordinator level and read only user level The Neon System is suited to a range of uses such as environmental monitoring of remote instrumentation and automated industrial and utility metering The Neon system may be offered on a system basis with the customer purchasing the server and a software license from Unidata or can be provided on an application service basis where the customer pays a service fee for Unidata to run the application on a Unidata central server ap Computers using Web Browser Firewall Neon System Server Cell Tower GPRS NRT H 6 T n Satelite DSP DSP JUL 06 Overview of the Neon System Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 3 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 nidata Manual 2015F Globa
26. tar satellites do not always pass directly overhead That is they do not always traverse 180 degrees of the sky Typically they rise from one point on the horizon and set via another that can be at any compass point When a satellite rises and sets only a few degrees apart on the horizon it does not rise very high into the sky and will only be visible for less than the maximum time However there are multiple Globalstar satellites in orbit so it is also possible for one satellite to come into view before the first goes out of site allowing for longer coverage In practice it is common for satellite sessions to last anywhere from a few minutes up to around 40 minutes NRTs only need a very small window less than a minute for the satellite to be in view to allow for communications to complete But it must be noted that Globalstar satellites will not always be visible when it is time for the NRT to communicate at its scheduled time with the Neon server Globalstar coverage has improved greatly in recent years but it is still not perfect Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 10 nidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT 4 3 NRT Connections NMM wiring connections are listed in the separate Unidata Manual NRT Family Cables amp Connection Supplement companion document Unidata Manual 2015F Globalstar Satellite NRT Family 13 07 2015 docx Page 11 5 3 nidata Manual 2015F Globalst
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