iLevel User Guide V1.0 - Hydrological Services
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1. Command Response at least 12 milliseconds Acknowledge Active a L sGzzlftzs o Send Identification allceccccccccoommmmmyvvvxxx xx lt CR gt lt LF gt Refer Note 1 d Change Address aAb b lt CR gt lt LF gt Address Query 3 a lt CcR gt lt LF gt a lt value gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF gt a lt value gt lt CRC gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Refer Note 3 Start Measurement atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt Refer Note 2 Start Verification atttn lt CR gt lt LF gt Refer Note 4 Start Concurrent atttnn lt CR gt lt LF gt Refer Note 2 Measurement Table 2 Supported SDI 12 Commands Note 1 al3iQuestNZiLevellOOAF0 0000 CR LF 8 character Serial Number e g AF0 0000 S W Revision e g 1 00 eee ee Model iLevel l p cq Company ID iQuestNZ eo Se eee a a SDI 12 Version V1 3 Compliant a ea ii Unit Address Note 2 The measurement command M and the concurrent command C will both return a time ttt of 012 indicating that the measurement will be ready in 12 seconds Do not request data within this 12 second window or an empty reply will be received In accordance with the SDI 12 protocol When an M command is in progress the iLevel will issue a service request a lt CR gt lt LF gt when the measurement is complete and ready for a data request Again in accordance with the SDI 12 protocol Note 3 The Continuous Measurement2. 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz JIQLIEST iLevel User Guide 2 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The iLevel is a compact self contained device that provides barometrically compensated water level measurements It provides SDI 12 connectivity to external dataloggers 2 2 Feature Summary The iLevel has the following features e P66 enclosure rating e Low power e Provides multiple parameters both from the water and local atmosphere adding value 2 3 Typical Applications The iLevel can be used for a wide range of diverse applications including but not limited to e Ground and surface water level and temperature measurement e Barometric pressure measurement e Optional conductivity measurement 2 4 Technical Specification Enclosure Aluminium diecast weatherproof Enclosure and connectors rated to IP66 with exception of atmospheric vent Compensating Vent o Sintered brass Dimensions 115mm x 79mm x 32mm 4 5in x 3 1in x 1 3in Including RS232 connector and glands Mass 281g 9 9 oz Power Supply External 6 15V dc power supplies can be used Nominally 13 8V Current Consumption Typically 2 5mA when idle Maximum 14mA when taking measurements an active RS232 connection and external level transducer enabled All values quoted with 13 8V supply voltage Comms Interfaces 1x RS232 DB9 male DTE configuration Fixed speed 38400 bps 1x RS485 MODBUS master port for external pressure
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4. SOM Wal eege een 8 8 3 iLevel Automated Upgrade Procedure pp 9 SUWserNoles 12 Tables Figures Table 1 I O Terminal Designations 4 Table 2 Supported SDI 12 Commande 4 Figure 1 EED POSITIS ki a gi ii laz ii yi el iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 1 iLevel User Guide JIQUEST 1 Introduction 1 1 About this Manual This manual is intended as a general guide for iLevel installation configuration and operation This manual is also available online in Adobe Acrobat PDF format for registered users at www iquest co nz Throughout this document small icons are used to identify additional information These are as follows NOTE Indicates extra detail to expand the current discussion m WARNING Describes something that may cause a problem if not heeded 1 2 Support Technical support for the iLevel is available by contacting iQuest NZ Ltd P O Box 15169 Hamilton NEW ZEALAND Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email support iquest co nz Or Hydrological Services Pty Ltd 48 50 Scrivener St Warwick Farm NSW 2170 AUSTRALIA Tel 61 2 9601 2022 Fax 61 2 9602 6971 Email sales hydroserv com au For latest information and software updates visit the iQuest NZ Ltd web site at www iquest co nz iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel
5. command returns the current measurements Note 4 aV Initiate Verify Command Test the communication to the external pressure transducer The iLevel returns a0051 lt CR gt lt LF gt indicating that there is 1 measurement available and it will be ready in 50 seconds When the Data command aDO is issued the iLevel will reply with a 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt External Pressure Transducer Communication Test 0 Failed 1 Successful PLEASE NOTE For more information on SDI 12 commands go to the www sdi 12 org website and download the SDI 12 Protocol Specification available on the home page iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 5 GUEST iLevel User Guide 6 6 1 Special SDI 12 Commands The following commands conform to the SDI 12 protocol and allow specific parameters within the iLevel to be configured Care should be taken with some commands as they may destroy the factory calibration aXn Return data associated with command n The iLevel will reply with the current value aXn xxxx Set parameter for command n The iLevel will reply with the new value Set Get the User Offset axo Get the User Offset aX0 1 679 Set the User Offset to 1 679 m Set Get the User Factor ax7 Get the User Factor aX7 0 101972 Set the User Factor to 0 101972 m kPa Set Get iLevel Temperature aX12 Get the Temperature aX12 21 5 S
6. software program file using the Browse button The Automated Upgrade Tool button will become enabled if the software file dxists See Rote on the next page showing the default software file selection ilink COMI Registered to iQUest NZ Ltd Manufacturer SS File View Tools Configuration Va d c 5 Disconnect Temmunal Devlnfoa Unload Component File Selection Program Software File Name Destination Bank C Program Files 485 uest Mz LidSiLink Programs Level oodem Sid 110 Til P e Executive Firmware File Name C Program Files Jil uest Mz LhdiLink SFirmware ALS 2 Manual bank mode Start Block l 3 Progress Controls Program Status Include Software in automatic upgrade Bank Status start stop Include Firmware in automatic upgrade Qi Stop Programs RUNNING E M E Use xXhMaodem 1k for OpendT upgrade 5g Delete Program Ze Clear Device Op Device iLevel F VI 10 amp 110 CONNECTED NORMAL Profile iLevel prf iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 9 Look in A Firmware Ex Ex Look in A Programs ES Ex EH 10 a a Name Mz Date modified Name Date modified Type iLevel 110 fls FLS File 32 KB 23 08 2011 09 20 iLevel NoModem Std 110 1 ilv 23 08 2011 09 20 ILV File File name iLevel 110fls File name iLevel NoModem Std 110 1ilv Files of type Hash Executive Fi
7. transducer Includes switched power supply SDI 12 Interface SDI 12 hardware interface that fully complies with the SDI 12 electrical standard Sensor mode command support to SDI 12 standard V1 3 Environmental Storage Temperature 20 C 85 C 4 F 185 F Operating Temperature 10 C 70 C 14 F 158 F 2 iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 3 il evel User Guide GUEST 3 Installation 3 1 Recommended Deployment Procedure 3 1 1 Prior to site visit f possible configure the iLevel including the external pressure transducer completely before taking it into the field for installation Test it in conjunction with the datalogger it will be used with 3 1 2 Installation on site Remove the iLevel s enclosure lid by removing the four screws from the corners Mount the iLevel s enclosure base in the desired location using suitable screws through the two mounting holes in the base side walls nstall the external pressure transducer in the water Feed the cable through suitable conduit or pipe into the housing where the iLevel is mounted Take care to avoid damage to the connector while drawing the cable through Use a protective cap to cover the exposed plug pins Connect the pressure transducer to the cable to the iLevel socket Ensure it is properly inserted and tighten the locking collar Connect the SDI 12 dat
8. 0 00 008 JESVeLUSeC Guide de 9 User Notes 12 iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest 2iquest co nz
9. Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 9 iLevel User Guide JIQUEST 8 3 iLevel Automated Upgrade Procedure The automated upgrade tool can do both the firmware and software upgrades in one process saving considerable time and effort However it is more common to just upgrade the software so the default mode is set for software only Including the firmware in the upgrade requires the manual enabling of a checkbox iLink from version 3 6 has an automated firmware software upgrade tool This tool includes several checks to confirm the validity of the components being installed Upgrading the firmware results in the program being erased A firmware upgrade must always be followed by a software upgrade or reinstallation of the current version For clarity the example given below shows a full automatic firmware and software upgrade 1 Make sure the required upgrade files are available on the computer Ideally these should be located in the default deployment folders listed above in Section 8 2 2 Connect to the iLevel using iLink 3 Go to the Program Device screen via the Tools Program Device menu option or by clicking the Program button on the toolbar 4 f upgrading the firmware first enable the Include Firmware in automatic upgrade checkbox and then select the new firmware file using the firmware Browse button See note on the next page showing the default firmware file selection 5 Select the upgrade
10. However because the process does involve erasing and reprogramming of flash memory it is important that a good securely connected power supply is provided to the iLevel throughout the upgrade process 8 2 File Naming Conventions 8 2 1 iLevel Executive Firmware The Firmware in the iLevel is analogous to the operating system in a PC It is the Firmware that contains all the low level functions and library routines used by the Application Software The iLevel firmware is available as a single file for downloading and flash upgrading using iLink The upgrade file is in the format Level xxx fls where xxx is the firmware version e g iLevel 130 fls iLevel Firmware Version VI 1 10 The default repository for the firmware files is the Firmware folder under iLink 8 2 2 iLevel Application Software E The Application Software in the iLevel is analogous to an application such as Word on a PC Itis 4b the software that contains the general functionality of the iLevel The software upgrade file is in the format iLevel NoModem Std yyy 1 irs where XXXX is the wireless module type the iLevel will always be No Modem yyy is the software version 1 isthe program bank that this file will be loaded into e g iLevel NoModem 140 1 irs iLevel Software Version 1 40 Bank 1 The default repository for the program files is the Programs folder under iLink 8 iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810
11. JiIQUEST ILevel User Guide For Software Version 1 40 Requires Firmware Version Vf 1 30 Revision History 23 August 2011 Initial draft version 25 November2011 la Disclaimer Under no circumstances will iQuest NZ Ltd be liable or responsible for any consequential damage or loss that may arise from the use of this product All examples and diagrams shown in this manual and any supplied software examples are intended as a guide to understanding this product not to guarantee operation iQuest NZ Ltd accepts no responsibility for use of this product based on this information or these examples Owing to the wide variety of possible applications of this product you must satisfy yourself as to its suitability to your specific application 2012 iQuest NZ Ltd Hydrological Services Pty Ltd All rights reserved This publication or any part of it and any software accompanying it may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or communicated to any third party or reduced to electronic medium without prior written permission from iQuest NZ Ltd or Hydrological Services Pty Ltd iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz iLevel User Guide JiQUEST Contents Hl dg OCU COI eR T m 1 UP E ee un MANUA EE 1 SUDO 1 Reg
12. a and ground to the datalogger Connect the power supply Always connect the ground negative wire first The positive supply wire should be the very last one connected Double check all connections are tight with no loose wire strands The iLevel should now be running with the blue status LED flashing briefly every 5 seconds Check the datalogger is able to take measurements from the iLevel Allow the logger to log a few samples Unload the data and check it is correct 4 Hardware Description 4 1 Mounting The iLevel can be mounted to almost any surface by using suitable screws through the two internal mounting pillars These are exposed by removing the lid 4 2 I O Connector All I O and power supply terminations are via a small 6 way screw terminal block The functions of the connector terminals are shown in the table below SDI 12 Data Power Supply Input Table 1 O Terminal Designations iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 3 JIQUEST iLevel User Guide 4 5 Operation 5 1 LED Status Indicators The iLevel has one blue status LED and 2 red status LED s These are visible through the front panel label and are located to the right of the LCD Q SDI 12 UO Terminals Q Comms Figure 1 LED Positions 5 1 1 Status LED The blue status LED is always enabled regardless of whether the unit is running on exter
13. et the Temperature e g 21 5 degrees C Set Get the External Transducer Type aX15 Get the external transducer type aX15 0 Set the type to PT2X pressure temperature aX15 1 Set the type to CT 2X pressure temperature conductivity 6 2 Example SDI 12 session Commands sent to the iLevel are in red and the iLevel replies are in black 0 What is the iLevel s SDI 12 address Reply indicates address is O Ol a13iOuestNZiLevel100AF0 0000 ID command product ID reply OM 00126 Measure command reply indicating 6 measurements ready in 12 seconds 0 Service Request indicating measurement is ready from address 0 ODO 0 102 890 0 387 17 54 First data command reply contains first three values e Waiter Pressure in kPa e Compensated Water Level compensated kPa User Factor UserOffset e Water Temperature in C 0D1 0 100 731 21 62 13 81 Second data command reply contains second three values e Barometric Pressure in kPa e Air Temperature in C e Supply Volts in V 0D2 0 1243 8841277 71 Third data command reply contains conductivity values only valid if mode is CT2X see aX15 1 command above e Linear Conductivity in us cm e Non Linear Conductivity in us cm 6 iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz JIQLEST 7 iLevel User Guide 7 Troubleshooting This section offers possible answers to some common installati
14. les fls Lan Files of type iLevel Files ilv The flash executive file is stored in the default firmware folder iLink Firmware and is identified by the filename extension fls Select the correct firmware file to download to the iLevel The application software file is stored in the default software folder iLink Programs and is identified by the filename extension ilv 6 Click the Automated Upgrade Tool button The Program Configuration form will appear This form allows you to reconfirm the program version Program Details File Path C Program Files 485 Guest Mz Lrdibink Pregrams Comms Type Nok odem Version Standard IRIS C Voce Custom ZS Cancel 7 Click the OK button to continue The upgrade components are validated and if successful a confirmation dialog is shown Click Yes to continue Otherwise correct the problem and try again Confirm Xx Device iLevel Comms Type NoModem The firmware file was validated C Program Files x86 iQuest NZ Ltd iLink Firmware iLevel_110 fls The program files were validated C Program Files x86 iQuest MZ Ltd iLink Programs iLevel_NoModem_Std_110_1 ilv Do you want to proceed with the software and firmware upgrade iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 11 iLevel User Guide QUEST 8 Before the upgrade is initiated you will be pro
15. mpted about whether the device should be cleared before upgrading In the case of the iLevel this will have little effect as the calibration and user settings data is not affected by the clear CLEAR DEVICE BEFORE UPGRADING Do you want to clear the device before beginning the software ugrade This will clear the program configuration and logged data Doing this is recommended for significant upgrades or when the device is being redeployed For minor incremental upgrades select Mo 9 After the device is cleared or if the clearing step is skipped the upgrade process will begin and run automatically through the firmware if selected and software upload stages The progress status is displayed as the upgrade progresses If the process is cancelled or fails for any reason the following dialog will appear The whole process should be repeated to ensure that the iLevel is completely upgraded before deployment A Upgrade process was cancelled or failed The device was not completely programmed and therefore is not fully functional 10 When the upgrade is complete this dialog will be displayed Click Yes to start the iLevel software program SUCCESS The upgrade is complete D o you want to start the program and resume normal operation iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 11 CC 0 0 0 80 80 05 0 0 80080 0 80 0 80 80 8 08 0 8 0 0
16. nal power or its internal battery It is used to indicate basic unit status including taking a measurement Normal operation The status LED will flash briefly every 5 seconds Performing measurement The status LED will flash briefly every half second 5 1 2 SDI 12 LED The iLevel has a red LED indicator that provides SDI 12 communication status lt will flash whenever an SDI 12 data packet is transmitted Received SDI 12 commands that are ignored by the iLevel will not be indicated 5 1 3 Comms LED The iLevel has a further red LED indicator that provides general communication status It will flash whenever an RS232 data packet is transmitted 5 2 Power Supply Any external dc power source ranging from 6 15 Vdc can be connected Typically a nominal 12V supply will be used A solar panel may also be connected but will require a regulator to limit the voltage A typical solar panel without regulation can generate voltage up to 21V which exceeds the iLevel external dc input range The external power supply is protected against reverse connection or over voltage by ultra fast acting protection devices and a self resetting semiconductor fuse 4 iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 5 iLevel User Guide JIQLIEST 6 SDI 12 V1 3 Compliant Command Set Please note the letter a in the commands below refer to the SDI 12 address 0 1 2 9 Name
17. on and or configuration issues 7 1 Cannot communicate via the RS232 port oeveral issues can cause the communication not to work correctly The most common with likely solutions are listed here Possible Solution Incorrect or faulty cable Use null modem cable Must have GND RXD TXD and DTR DSH lines Settings are 38400bps 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit ooftware not asserting DTR For iLink check communication mode is Direct RS232 not Radio RS485 iLink or HydroTel Check communication address All iLevels are shipped with a comms address of 1 However also try the universal address of 3 7 2 Cannot communicate via the SDI 12 port Check the address is correct Supported addresses range from 0 to 9 Use the command to determine the actual address if this is unknown 7 3 One or more measured values invalid 999 9 This fault is most likely due to a problem with the external pressure transducer Either the cable connector is damaged or the transducer itself is faulty Use the aV Command to verify the transducer and its communication iQuest NZ Ltd PO Box 15169 Hamilton New Zealand Tel 64 7 857 0810 Fax 64 7 857 0811 Email iquest iquest co nz 7 JIQUEST iLevel User Guide 8 8 Appendix F Upgrading Firmware Software 8 1 Overview This section describes the procedure to use when upgrading firmware software components in an iLevel The upgrade procedure has been carried out many times without issue
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