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Dataflex Technical Manual and Specification

1. 4 2 3 Transmission Process Flow Chart 4 2 4 Meanings of Icons 4 3 important notes about how the Dataflex operates 22 SIM updates Timekeeping Network selection 4 4 Types of Digital Inputs 4 5 Before you start 4 6 General 4 7 Configuration 4 8 Configuration tool software 4 8 1 Installation of the config tool and driver 4 8 2 Using the config tool 4 8 3 4 8 4 4 9 4 9 1 4 9 2 4 10 Example Configurations System configuration Input configuration Output configuration Communcations configuration Driver ISSUCS cceeeeeeeeeee Updating the firmware using USB Important information Decimal places and scaling Cell ID 39 Commissioning Guidelines All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 2 General Information and Safety MYIYCOM TIF lik 5 1 How to calculate values for sensors 5 2 Example 1 5 3 Example 2 7 Expansion Board Pulse and Instant Digitals Troubleshooting ceecceeseeeeeeeeeees T Frequently Asked Questions 1 Error messages A Other errors 7 3 General Information and Safety 1 Document Revision History 1 1 Revision Date Notes V7 1 5 0 9 12 01 2012 Revised to suit latest firmware revision 0 6 0 3 amp hardware variations V2 0 7 1 2013 Combined all documents new revision of user manual ready for print V2 1 21 1 2013 Minor corrections updates after review All specifications ar
2. SMS settings phone book Each of these can contain a phone number that can be used for communication When you program an input you can choose which of these phonebook entries All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 36 Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI Pf 0 communicate to GPRS settings You should tick the Use connection box if you wish to use a GPRS connection Gateway protocol You should set this to the protocol you wish to use Gateway should be used with SpotOn Bulk Protocol should be used with Dataflex View or compatible gateway XML should be used with an XML compatible gateway APN Access point name This should be provided by your SIM card provider It will not work correctly without this being correct GPRS user name The username that was provided with your SIM card GPRS password The password that was provded with your SIM card Gateway address The web address or IP address of the server that you are attempting to contact For example 24 24 24 24 or gprs yourdomain com All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 37 Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI 4 8 3 Driver Issues Please refer to the troubleshooting section for more information section 7 4 8 4 Updating the firmware using USB It is possible to update the firmware over USB Unless there is a unknown bug or a new feature has been
3. or upon alarm it powers up modem off sensors and takes modem off readings The wakeup interval and transmit intervals operate independently So it is possible to wake up and check the sensors many times per day but only transmit far less frequently Between each wake up interval and each transmit interval the unit is effectively shut down to minimise the power required During this time no communication SMS or GPRS will be possible to or from the unit The only exception to this is if you have configured polling mode where the modem is continuously powered Using the menus and buttons Up Go back a menu Select the highlighted level option Down Use the arrow buttons on the front of the display to navigate the menus When wanting to leave a menu selection or return to the previous menu you will need to press and hold the left button Multi tasking The Dataflex can only do one thing at once and there are times when it may be taking actions in the background For example if you have Idle set to 1 in the system configuration command then at power up the unit will be setting up the gsm modem in order to make it pollable and you may find it is a little slow to respond to any button presses All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 15 Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIG OUE 4 2 1 Menu structure and functions
4. Thresholds Output 1 2 Carrier Selection SMS Acknowledge Calibration Values Update Safe Shutdown All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 16 Using the unit and commissioning What it does This allows the sensor to be powered up and read A number of other real time measurements will be read out which will help setting up the sensor Vo Voltage Out Vin Voltage on input lin Current on input A D raw analogue to digital value MIVLONMT1F lI Info Displays the various settings relating to the input selected Thresholds Displays each of the high and low thresholds that has been set on the channel Displays any notes that have been set on that channel Displays the current state of the output Temperature Displays the current configuration of the output Displays the Internal temperature of the Dataflex Get Config Signal Phone Book Powers on the modem and checks for SMS messages Waits for 60 seconds after powering on Also shows the network carrier that it is connected to and the signal quality The signal quality is a value from 0 to 31 with 31 being the best and zero being the worst We recommend a signal of 10 or better for GPRS connections Displays the phone numbers that are programmed into the device Unit info Displays most of the system programmable parameters Intervals GPRS Settings Displays the t
5. All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 35 Using the unit and commissioning MI VLaIIV IITE You can override the automatic control of an output by sending one of the manual commands to the unit If you then wish to return it back to automatic you can do this by sending 1234 output name AUTO Would hand control back over to the threshold rule specified in reference if a rule has been configured When breaching the threshold the relay would be switched on and then switched off when the alarm clears following the rules configured for call out delay and hysteresis The state of the relays can be manually overridden by sending one of the manual control commands under this circumstance the threshold control is then switched off The threshold control of the output can be switched back on by sending the AUTO command Communcations configuration s Dataflex Contpuration Tool v0 14 Untied cov aa File Edt Took Omot ra PN NM Selected serai pon COM bd Sean Pons fer Datafiex Syren roves Ospas Commurecatora SMS Sange GPRS Seinge Use SMS messegng for beck up or pamary Comnenen Comecon memis Y Use conmecton a Comrecton setings 2 Gateway proce Guewey 3 Amn enrol wr GPRS veer name GPRS password peceword Gatewsy occose DA baeent s Com Fess Cevce Pogon Dece The communications tab sets all of the options for communicating using SMS and GPRS What it does
6. and then Carrier Select 3 It will take a little while to boot the modem if necessary and query the networks 4 A list of operators that are available in the area will appear It does not mean you will have permission to connect to them all 5 Select the operator that you wish to use in the future If the unit is not able to connect to the carrier that you have selected next time it will fall back to automatic selection All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 14 Using the unit and commissioning MIVLGIIN FIFA 3 4 41 4 2 External Antennas The Dataflex has an integral antenna The system has been designed to gain optimum signal strength to the mobile phone network but it is possible to use an external antenna If you are in an area of poor signal strength or mounting the unit inside a metal enclosure then you may need to connect an external antenna If using an external antenna then select this option when programming or use the menu option to enable Special fittings for the external antenna The SMA connector that is present on the board usually requires a mating connector that is too large to fit through the standard M12 cable glands that are supplied We can provide a M12 to M16 gland adaptor that allows fitting of this Using the unit and commissioning How it works Wake up interval Ki Unit Asleep amp powers the Transmit interval Unit Asleep amp
7. Ovondes HDH sam freshoid In total there are 10 low thresholds if the input goes from above a value to below a value and 10 high thresholds if the input goes from below a value to above a value Two of each of these can be programmed without using the Advanced analogue settings these are the LO LO LO HI and HI HI settings If you would like more than two of each kind of threshold up to 10 can be set by clicking on the advanced analogue settings button All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 30 Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI w Datafiex Contpuration Toot v0 14 Untied cov File Edt Took Omt dence PN 1204 Selected srai pot COMI Syren roues Oapus Commancatons 1 New wake rterva 0 Note drame logging rterval cannot be used wth nte of change siam tuncton Aciveiro Anac OJo rterva atoratcaly Gasbles rate of Charge dam Dynamic log intervals allow the rate that transmit and wake ups occur to change depending on a single threshold Only threshold number 1 is used from either the high threshold set or the low threshold set When this threshold is triggered the values for new transmit interval and new wakeup interval will be used instead All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 31 Using the unit and commissioning MYC TITO r 7 Dataflex Contiguretion Toot v0 14 Untied csv eo g8 File Edt Took
8. PLMN not allowed 11 Location area not allowed 12 Roaming not allowed in this location area 13 cannot setup socket cannot resolve DN time out in opening socket cannot open socket service option not supported 32 requested service option not subscribed 33 remote disconnected or time out connection failed tx error service option temporarily out of order 34 unspecified GPRS error PDP authentication failure already listening can not resume socket wrong APN invalid mobile class wrong PDP service not supported Network survey error No Carrier QOS not accepted Network survey error Busy Network survey error Wrong request NSAPI already used LLC or SNDCP failure Network survey error Aborted network reject All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 47 Troubleshooting MIYCOM TITO End of user manual This page is intentionally left blank All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 48
9. 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 3 a alarm3 1 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 4 a alarm4 1 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 1 8 1 1 1 1 1234 3 2 5 1 1 1 1 1234 3 3 8 1 1 1 1 1234 3 4 5 1 1 1 1 Change the phone number in the 1234 1 command to your own You can add 3 more numbers if you like by using 1234 1 4447111111111 447111111112 447111111113 447111111114 Every minute the device will apply 5 volts to V for each input one at a time The device will send a text message once per day as a health check To stop this change the 1439 in the 1234 2 command to 0 The inputs are configured as voltage scaled 0 to 100 so when the circuit is made the input is read as 50 For each channel there are 2 thresholds shown a LOW alarm at 20 so when the circuit opens and the reading drops to 0 this alarm is breached and a text sent There is also a HIGH alarm set at 40 so when the circuit is made the reading increases to 50 and this alarm is breached and a text message sent Connect the volt free contact to V and IN All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 41 Expansion Board Pulse and Instant Digitals MECOM IITE 6 Expansion Board Pulse and Instant Digitals The expansion board can be fitted supplied separately to allow an additional five channels of digital or pulse connections These channels can be configured as either with the digitals allowing instant wa
10. Oret ra PN VM Seened wra pot COM Sean Pota ter Datafiex rot nanose 1 4 rot cwrdrere ros Ran toghorebocketes 1 2 3 4 Fou chere rotes Maine gta Ane Cuating botton votage lev source wage EA a C ee oe oe oo So oo fo fo ro od Cr Reed Dewce Progen Devce j S 4 Linearisation should be used when the sensor reading against actual measurements is non linear for example the storage containers shape changes area throughout its height All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 32 Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI E Datafiex Configuration Toot v0 14 Untied cov wo o ce File Edt Took Omet dence PN 17 Selected serail pet COMI Soan Pots to Datafiex Speen o Otte Commricetore rei ande roldwrdrere rou Manto phoebe etes 2 3 4 rou chere rotes peatogue Ogas Asse Cates Tveshois 2000 1 mt Mam legge evert Low te hgh Pareter orty Low to high evert message LowTohigAism High to low evert message High ToLowAiaen Aare cal os Onay o l ue Feed Derce Progra Dewxce Sensi number The variables that can be set for the Digital channels are Option What it does Threshold Threshold voltage measured in millivolts the example is 2 5V On an expansion port any value other than 0 sets the threshold to 1 ON Alarm Trigger Event Low to high transition only When an input goes from below the threshold to above the threshold
11. corrosive gases causing bodily injury or equipment trouble Please observe the following instructions to prevent accidents All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 4 General Information and Safety MWVLG IITE Do not use if you suspect any damage to the casing cabling or connector Do not connect to a Dataflex when the programmer is connected Be careful not to drop if dropped please do not use Do not short circuit the battery if you suspect this possible then disconnect and do not use Do not apply heat to the battery Do not expose the battery to open flames Never disassemble the battery Never deform the battery Do not reverse polarity the battery take extra care to ensure connections are the right way round Do not connect 2 or more batteries together Do not store the batteries in direct sunlight Store batteries in non conductive trays e g plastic wood or cardboard Do not use near water Do not have rings on your fingers when handling batteries otherwise wear insulating gloves First aid measures Only in case of contact with internal components of the battery Skin contact flush with plenty of water Eye contact flush with plenty of water eyelids held open Inhalation breath fresh air and give oxygen or artificial respiration by specialist people Ingestion drink plenty of water and consult a doctor Fire fighting measures Evacuate the building and leave it t
12. critical issues This can be especially useful when troubleshooting connectivity problems If you wish to mount the unit at a specific angle you can adjust the orientation of the screen here Displays various information relating to the last transmit such as data transmitted and received Statistics Version Displays a lot of statistics about the unit Some of these statistics are not used Shows the version number of the firmware MCU revision and other various details Calibration Values This shows a complete list of the factory set calibration values Update Force Transmit Used to enter the USB bootloader mode This will initiate the transmit process It will give an error if the unit does not have All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 17 Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI enough settings entered to complete the process Safe Shutdown If the unit is in polling mode you should use this option before disconnecting the power About Displays information about the Dataflex 4 2 2 Outline of operational modes There are four modes that can be configured for the Dataflex to run in these change how the Dataflex behaves between transmits and when it is connected to the GSM network It is configured under the system tab using the config tool or using the 2 system command if configuring manually Normal 0 The modem will power down between
13. hardware problem or a power supply issue Please contact us No response from modem The modem is failing to respond properly Please contact us No GPRS or SMS settings configured The settings required for the action you are taking have not been programmed or are incomplete Input not configured to phone book or bad It is unable to send an SMS to the number that you have configured phone book Cancelled Unable to connect to network Check SIM It is unable to connect to the carrier You should check that the SIM is activation and Carrier Selection activated the network is operating normally and you have a valid choice in Carrier Selection selected Unable to send SMS check signal There was an error when attempting to send an SMS This could be a strength and SIM credit very poor signal a busy network insufficient credit or the SIM may not allow sending of SMS messages Unable to get GPRS context activation It could not activate the GPRS function you should double check all Check GPRS settings and or try again GPRS settings Unable to get GPRS attach It could not get a GPRS attach you should double check all GPRS settings Unable to connect to server check GPRS It could not contact the server you have specified This could be down address to a server issue not accessible or something relating to web access from the SIM Unable to connect to server check GPRS As the above issue except it has no
14. set by the GPRS gateway you are connected to The GPRS gateway will always take priority over other methods if set Network selection There are two factors that influence the network selection If you have chosen carrier select and have actually selected a network to operate on When in this mode it will attempt to connect to the network that you have selected when powering on the modem If it is unable to connect for any reason it will fall back to the automatic selection that is dictated by the SIM card The SIM card This has a table the PLMN table built in that dictates which networks it is allowed on In automatic mode it will follow whatever data is present in the table Types of Digital Inputs Normal This sampling method occurs when you have at least one channel configured as analogue input in addition to at least one digital It will wake up at each wakeup interval and sample both analogue and digital inputs in the same way anormal analogue input is sampled This will take a longer period of time so battery life must be considered if checking very frequently once per minute for example Quick If only digital inputs are configured then it will use this sampling method Every wakeup interval it will very quickly sample the state of each input taking a few milliseconds per input Because of the dramatically reduced sample time it will use far less power if sampling frequently Instant These only occur when digitals ar
15. support please look at the checklist below 2 2 and contact your distributor or Hycontrol if purchased directly Requirements for Technical Support Please note that if you wish to contact us for technical support setting up a unit before we can help you we will need some information from you Necessary ot Serial Number 3 SIM card information R Access to the unit and its physical location What you would like the Dataflex to do Information about the sensors or inputs into the Dataflex Ideally An exact configuration you would like A laptop or computer with the software running A mini USB cable A multi meter Specific part numbers for the sensors or inputs to the Dataflex A SIM card that you have sent a SMS message from using a normal phone important Overview This document describes all the functions features and interfaces of the Dataflex telemetry device Applications A few of the applications that this device has been designed for include Remote Tank Level Monitoring Environmental Monitoring Meter Reading Condition Monitoring Alarm Reporting All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 8 Introduction to the Dataflex MIEDON IITE Summary of Technical Features Ability to interface with up to four analogue 0 10V or 4 20mA digital ON OFF On board excitation 3 6 volts non regulated 5 v or 21 6 volts max 31 25mA Internal battery powered with a long life
16. then it will trigger the alarm High to low transition only When an input goes from above the threshold to below the threshold then it will trigger the alarm Any transition When an input crosses the threshold in any direction it will trigger the alarm Low to high event message The text entered for this parameter will be displayed on the RTU when the input is in an ON 1 state The RTU will transmit ON to the host system which then in turn will decide what to display to the remote user High to low event message The text entered for this parameter will be displayed on the RTU when the input is in an OFF 0 state The RTU will transmit OFF to the host system which then in turn will decide what to display to the remote user Alarm call out delay Callout delay in minutes All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 33 Using the unit and commissioning 2 Dataflex Cortiguration Too v0 14 Untied csv File Edt Took Sess Omot device PN NM Selected srai pot CONI Scan Porte for Datafiex Symen OO Ospite Commrnctiore ro nardo rotderdrene rot Mam to phore book erties f 2 3 4 rout channel rotes Aratogue Otai Pie _ Onabied ret toe Rect The variables that can be set for the Pulse channels are Option What it does Input type Reset when the unit has transmitted the readings it will reset the pulse count value Co
17. 2 Blanking plugs two fitted with O rings depending on model 1 x Breather gland fitted with O ring 1 6 Definitions Glossary Modem This is the part of the Dataflex that allows external communication sending of data and text messages GSM Global System for Mobile communications This is the standard that the modem in the Dataflex uses to communicate Carrier Network This is the network operator or service provider e g AT amp T or Vodafone Volt Free Contact A simple contact or switch that is either on or off Sensor This is a part that measures a specific parameter environmental condition Cell ID The specific cell that the Dataflex is connected to It can be used for approximate location Booting The process that occurs to switch on the modem This normally takes less than one minute Unit The Dataflex may be referred to as the unit in some sections Programming Configuring the Dataflex may be referred to as this RTU Remote Telemetry Unit refers to the Dataflex All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 6 General Information and Safety VLG I ITOE 1 7 Part numbers Part number Description DATAFLEX S 4 analogue inputs 6 24Vdc power supply DATAFLEX SSM 4 analogue inputs integral 3 6 volt battery DATAFLEX S 2RE 4 analogue inputs 6 24Vdc power supply 2 relay outputs DATAFLEX SSM 2RE 4 analogue inputs integral 3 6 volt battery 2 relay outp
18. Dataflex Technical Manual and Specification Revision 2 0 September 2013 Hycontrol Ltd Larchwood House Orchard Street Redditch Worcestershire B98 7DP United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1527 406 800 Fax 44 0 1527 406 810 MVEN IIIR Contents MYIYCOM IITE Contents Contents 1 General Information and Safety A ei a areik ONDUR 2 Introduction to the Dataflex 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 Installation instructions 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 Using the unit and commissioning Document Revision History Proprietary Notice Safety cots eee eee Battery Information and Safety Components supplied Definitions Glossary Part numbers Symbols How to install setup and commission the Dataflex Requirements for Technical Support Overview Specification Mechanical installation Electrical installation Power supplies and consumption i Sensor types and Input wiring che 0 10V output three wire 0 5V ratiometric three wire 4 20mA loop two wire V and IN 4 20mA or 0 20mA powered three wire Switched input Volt free contact two wire V and IN Other Please contact Hycontrol with any other sensor type Output wiring SIM cards and Carriers External Antennas 4 1 How it works nosses 4 2 Using the menus and buttons 4 2 1 Menu structure and functions 4 2 2 Outline of operational modes
19. bile phone or a computer We have a hosted data collection service available as well as solutions for interfacing to SCADA systems Please contact Hycontrol to discuss your requirements further Can I convert my Dataflex S to work from an integral battery No Please contact us to discuss the options available to you Can I convert my Dataflex SSM to work from a power supply No Please contact us to discuss the options available to you Do you have any options so can run my Dataflex from a solar panel Yes we have available some elegant affordable and well proven solar options with intelligent charge regulators that maximise performance Please contact us to discuss your requirements How do I know that the Dataflex has received a SMS message When the Dataflex receives a text message a letter icon will appear at the top of the screen followed by a double beep This double beep indicates if the text message is in a valid format or not by having a higher pitch note first invalid or second valid An error will appear on the screen telling you about the problem if it is invalid All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 44 Troubleshooting MYLO TIT lI 7 2 Error messages The messages that the unit can produce Error Details Channel X disabled You have attempted to access a channel that has not been configured Modem power up failure The modem cannot power up This may be because of a
20. connected to the network successfully and is trying to establish a connection to the remote server Part of this include GPRS attach and context activation These processes sometimes require a retry Additionally the server may be unreachable if there are problems elsewhere In general it will take longer on the first few transmits Please be patient as all of the previous described processes take time If the unit cannot establish a connection it will fail and present an error to you Why is my pulse not being counted Pulses are only supported on the expansion card channels 5 9 Please double check the wiring of the expansion card Additionally if you have set a pre scaler you will need to account for this when counting pulses My sensor is already fitted powered and part of a 4 20mA loop Can still use it with the Dataflex Yes wire to IN and OV Can fit the Dataflex in an explosive environment No the Dataflex needs to be mounted in a safe area and if you are connecting to sensors in potentially explosive areas you will need to use suitably approved barriers Please do not proceed unless you understand the regulations surrounding explosive environment and electrical equipment I have no signal what can I do Move the unit or fit an external antenna Make sure you are NOT using a 3G only SIM All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 43 SUSS NOOY MYLO IITE Can Hycontrol help in sup
21. dard though the connectors will still be present The outputs should not be used for switching high voltages mains voltages They are each rated to switch 2A at 30V DC SIM cards and Carriers SIM card selection is often the cause of connectivity issues There are a number of requirements needed from the SIM card for it to operate correctly It is the correct type full size SIM not micro or nano SIM It does not have a PIN enabled on the SIM There is network coverage where you plan to use it Roaming is enabled if using outside of the country of purchase The APN username and password for the SIM contract are correct Replacing the SIM 1 Open the lid to reveal the SIM card holder 2 Note the orientation of the SIM socket using the drawing behind the socket 3 Slide the SIM into the socket 4 If the installation is going to be moving or vibrating you may wish to use a piece of high tack tape across the back to prevent the SIM from moving in these conditions Manually selecting a carrier If you are using a roaming SIM that is capable of using multiple carriers in the installation location then you may want to select a specific carrier to use by default This may also be especially useful if there are two weak differing networks in the area and the unit switches between them frequently To do this follow these instructions 1 Verify if you have a roaming SIM Do not proceed if you do not 2 Go to the menu option System
22. e liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 3 LAIVLONM IIT Ihe General Information and Safety 1 2 Proprietary Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice Company or product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies All rights reserved Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in this publication may be reproduced in any material form except with the written permission of Hycontrol Ltd This publication is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product Hycontrol Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of any information in this publication or any error or omission in such information or any incorrect use of the product 1 3 Safety Read carefully these instructions and notes before powering your Dataflex For each situation please follow the specific instructions The Dataflex is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is powered it will send and receive radio frequency RF signals Operating the Dataflex close to other electrical equipment such as television phone radios and personal computer may cause interference Interference The Dataflex like all wireless devices is subject to interferences that may reduce its performance Road Safety Do not use the Dataflex while driving In case of use on cars it is necessary to check that electr
23. e programmed on channels 5 9 using the expansion board These will be continuously monitored by the expansion board Before you start Please make sure you have the following to hand 4mm Allen key A SIM card with at least the ability to send a text message see 3 3 A battery or appropriate power source see 3 2 1 General With the power connected press either the right or the down button to wake the unit up Enter the PIN default 1234 followed by the right arrow Navigate around the menu Use the menu to check signal strength look at inputs check the configuration and much more Some of the common uses for the display are All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 23 Using the unit and commissioning MAVCONTIA Gt 4 7 4 8 4 8 1 Checking the signal strength System gt Get config signal Select external antenna System gt Antenna Checking the readings from the sensors Channels gt Channel gt Read Now Rotating the display System gt LCD Orientation The complete list of functions available through the menus can be found in section 4 2 1 Configuration There are three methods that can be used to configure a Dataflex These are Local configuration using a computer and USB connection recommended Using SMS messages Remotely via GPRS requires a pre existing and functioning config All three methods are based around the same command structure that can be fou
24. eatherproofing Information It is essential that the following is checked if being used outdoors All cable glands and breather glands on the unit should have an O ring fitted and are sufficiently tightened Both screws on the top are tightened but not over tightened The seal around the lid is correctly in place All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 10 Installation instructions MVLOGIN TIGL 3 2 Electrical installation INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT 4 OP 1 OP 2 aae eee e fleets eTe eT OV V N OV V IN OV V IN OV V IN Lea Ld 3 2 1 Power supplies and consumption Your choice of power source needs to suit your application You can use an internal lithium battery not rechargeable but for now you must use an external 5 to 24 Vdc power source could be solar wind a larger battery or a 110 230 Vac to 6 24Vdc power supply The supply needs to be quite well regulated and capable of delivering a peak of 0 5A Important only configure the unit to operate in power states 1 GPRS pollable 2 SMS pollable or 3 transmit on power up Power state is part of the system command The power consumption will vary depending on how the unit is programmed If Powering from the internal battery then be sure to configure the modem power scheme as power off between transmit events When asleep the device will draw approximately 85 micro amps Please note that the ba
25. empt to connec No to configured socket on gateway _ Greater than ae No Connected to gt _ attempts connecting gt lt gateway to gateway Pa p a Yes K2 GPRS Transmit i if Communicate with has not been Gateway successful GPRS Transmit has been successful All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 20 Using the unit and commissioning MYCN FIFI Follow SMS transmit process Successful SMS Transmit Process Build SMS Message and i attempt to send y Greater than 3 attempts sending SMS Was the SMS sent successfully Yes Yes SMS Transmit has not been Are there any othi successful numbers to SMS to GPRS Transmit has been successful All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 21 Using the unit and commissioning MYCN FIFI 4 2 4 Meanings of Icons Icon What it means Going into polling mode P In polling mode b Failed to get into polling mode Waiting for 15 minutes before retry f In polling mode but temporarily disabled because user is using the menu 7 USB is connected Device is in SIM update mode This means the modem will be kept powered on for a fixed period of time in case you are waiting for a SIM update to come through This is the signal strength
26. ernal or external via SMA connector 40 x 40mm 128 x 128 pixels General Number of input channels 4 4 x 3 Pin 3 81mm Pitch for Sensors 1 x 2 PIN for power Expansion Card Number of input channels 5 Display Backlit Input type Digital or Pulse Maximum pulse frequency 10Hz All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 9 Installation instructions MIEDON IITE 3 Installation instructions 3 1 Mechanical installation 138 68 Diad LO N 1 23 4 1 2 J Alin All dimensions in mm Open the lid to reveal the 2 mounting holes These should be used to fasten the Dataflex down to a baseplate wall or other surface To access these two holes you may have to remove two M12 blanking plugs These must be replaced The two screws on the front of the enclosure should not be over tightened otherwise it is possible to break the watertight seal by tearing or deforming the O ring below the head of each screw The unit needs a mobile phone signal to work the stronger the signal the better so try and avoid mounting inside metal cabinets or underground Mounting it on the outside of a metal container may help improve the signal depending on the direction and location Use the Get config signal feature to find the optimum location first W
27. f you tick a box it will attempt to send a SMS message to the phone number you have selected when it transmits All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 28 LMMVYVEONMN IITR Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI The variables that can be set for the Analogue channels are Option What it does Excitation voltage The voltage that will be sent to the sensor channel V connection when the sensor is being read This can be 3 6V 5V or 21 6V Settle time The length of time the sensor is powered before the reading is taken Longer times lead to shorter battery life Low value zero Engineering value for low zero reading Depending on configuration this value will be used when the input is OmA when configured to 0 20mA 4mA when configured as 4 20mA or OV when configured as 0 10V High Value span Engineering value for high zero reading Depending on configuration this value will be used when the input is 20mA when configured to 0 20mA or 4 20mA or 10V when configured as 0 10V Input type Selects whether the input pin IN connection mode and scaling is set up for 0 10V 4 20mA or 0 20mA LO LO alarm threshold LOLO alarm value can be overwritten by value1 of Command 3 I see section 2 9 for more details LO alarm threshold LO alarm value can be overwritten by value2 of Command 3 I see section 2 9 for details HI alarm threshold HI alarm val
28. hree wire The sensor will be supplied with 5V 2 5 with this the sensor feeds a proportion of the voltage back to the input Usually this type requires very little power 4 20mA loop two wire V and IN The sensor is measured using a current loop This means that the total power consumption of the sensor varies between 4 and 20mA depending on the measurement of the sensor The benefit of using a current based output is that it is generally more immune to external interference than a voltage output 4 20mA or 0 20mA powered three wire This type is powered from a separate supply and the output varies depending on the measurement of the sensor This type of sensor is usually used when the minimum current requirement exceeds 4mA meaning a two wire system is not possible Switched input Volt free contact two wire V and IN This is simply a switch the contact will be supplied with 3 6V from the V contact The input will monitor the state of the switch using this wetting voltage Other Please contact Hycontrol with any other sensor type All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 13 Installation instructions MVLOGINM TIF IL 3 2 3 Output wiring 3 3 OP1 OP2 C1 NC C2 C1 NC C2 The two outputs are the two right hand side three way connectors The internal relays for the outputs are optional and are not supplied in the Dataflex as stan
29. imings that have been programmed Displays the GPRS settings on the unit Antenna Carrier Selection Allows selection of the internal or external antenna to be used This setting cannot be changed remotely and must be set using this option This option boots the modem and performs a carrier scan It then presents the list of available operators to choose from Selecting one causes it to attempt to connect to that carrier in the future though does not guarantee success SMS Acknowledge SIM Activation GSM Information The SMS acknowledge option if enabled means that each SMS received will have a SMS sent to the originating number This message will either confirm successful receipt of the message or a description of the problem with the message When the unit goes back into run mode LCD off this will be automatically disabled Allows the modem to be kept powered for a fixed period of time this is useful when SIM cards need to be activated This shows various information about the network and SIM card ENS state ENS is Enhanced Network Services This is not normally required and should be left disabled unless problems with roaming SIMs are found Autoconfig Display Errors LCD Orientation Last Transmission This allows the autoconfig flag in the Hycontrol protocol to be set to on indicating a configuration is required Makes all errors visible on the LCD when encountered including non
30. indicator This ranges from five flat lines no signal to 5 bars increasing in height This replaces the signal strength indicator when the modem is switched off It means that the modem is fully powered off and that no communications to or from the network can currently be made 4 3 Important notes about how the Dataflex operates SIM updates If the unit is in polling mode then it will automatically receive sim updates Options are available from the system menu to force the unit into a sim update mode for varying lengths of time as well as the facility to view the log of received updates though please note these messages are inconsistent and cannot be relied upon please refer to your network provider to verify if relevant updates have been delivered to the device Timekeeping All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 22 veng the unit and commissioning LIVLGIIN IITE 4 4 4 5 4 6 The Dataflex has 3 potential time sources The first is manual setting of the time this can be set using the config tool under the tools menu and set clock to PC time If you wish to set it using a command locally or remotely see the 0 command in the configuration commands guide The second method is using NITZ this is when the network provides the time for you It is only supported on some networks so it cannot be relied upon if many different networks are used The third method is being
31. keup of a transmit Wiring Each input is designed to have a switch or volt free contact connected between the common com and the relevant numbered input 5 9 Voltage or current inputs should not be used Do not wire any other input type into these as they have not been designed for it It is recommended to avoid using heavy gauge wiring because of the limited space available Configuration Each input on the expansion board should be configured in the same way as a normal digital input Only the following commands and sub commands can be used in conjunction with the expansion board channels D digital configuration command P pulse configuration command X disable channel command S alarm number configuration command N input notes command H high level alarm configuration command L low level alarm configuration command T dynamic logging interval configuration command There are a few important notes that must be considered when configuring these extra channels When configuring as a digital channel any value other than zero as a threshold will be automatically changed to a value of 1 the ON state Thresholds should either be configured as 1 or 0 When configuring as a pulse channel it will count each change in level not each cycle and the total will be divided by the value that has been configured for the pre scaler Installation The expansion board should sim
32. nd in the separate guide Configuration commands specification The recommended method for sending these commands is to use a USB connection and the Dataflex config tool software that runs on your computer Configuration tool software The following guide shows the recommended method of configuring the Dataflex using a computer and USB connection It is strongly advised to follow this method unless you are very familiar with the Dataflex Installation of the config tool and driver NOTE YOU CANNOT USE THE MENU ON THE METRON 2 TO CONFIGURE THE DEVICE YOU HAVE TO EITHER CONNECT VIA USB OR SEND IT TEXT MESSAGES Please download the installer package from the Hycontrol website or request it from sales hycontrol com T Run the installer file that you have been sent or downloaded 2 Follow the instructions a shortcut on the desktop will be created on the desktop when installed 3 If installing a newer version of the installer there is no need to remove the old one first Installing drivers If using the Dataflex with a new laptop for the first time Open device manager go to start menu and search for device in the text box Power on Dataflex Plug in USB cable It should appear as a new device usually SERIAL DEMO or similar Wait for 30 seconds or until loading light on your laptop has stopped flickering Right click on the Serial Demo device and choose update software Follow instructions and if asked choose the opti
33. ng socket SIM busy cannot open socket SIM wrong remote disconnected or time out incorrect password SIM PIN2 required connection failed tx error SIM PUK2 required already listening memory full invalid index ok not found connect memory failure disconnect text string too long error invalid characters in text string dial string too long invalid characters in dial string wrong state can not activate can not resolve name no network service network time out network not allowed emergency calls only network personalization PIN required can not allocate control socket can not connect control socket bad or no response from server network personalization PUK required network subset personalization PIN required All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE not connected already connected Copyright 2012 46 Troubleshooting network subset personalization PUK required service provider personalization PIN required LIVLON IITR context down no photo available can not send photo service provider personalization PUK required corporate personalization PIN required corporate personalization PUK required generic undocumented error wrong state wrong mode unknown context already activated stack already active Illegal MS 3 activation failed Illegal ME 6 context not opened GPRS service not allowed 7
34. ntinue counting when the unit has transmitted the readings it will continue on from the current pulse value Prescaler The number of counted pulses is divided by this value So if the prescaler 2 100 pulses is reported as 50 units Units The engineering units that you are measuring each count in All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 34 MIVLONM TFL Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI Output configuration P Dataflex Con gureton Toot v0 14 Untied coy File Edt Took Omet drae PN 1204 Selected serai pot CONI Sean Pons fer Dataflex Synen houte Omis Commuscatora Osos t Qpa 2 Ostet rode Mawes Ovtout mode Not corhgred Nare Otome b Ress Dewe Drace Pogon Sensi number 4 The outputs can be run in two different modes 1 Manual This is when each output is manually controlled When in the mode the only thing you have to set is the name of the output The output can be controlled by sending the unit a text message PIN output name ON Would switch the output on 1234 output name OFF Would switch the output off 2 Automatic You can program the unit to switch on and off the outputs by associating them with a specific threshold on an input Option What it does Input number The input number of the threshold you wish to associate the output with High or low If the alarm that you wish to monitor is a Hi alarm or Lo alarm
35. o the professionals Advise the fire fighters that there are batteries in the building and the advice is to use extinguishers type D Lith X DO NOT USE WATER in case of battery leakage Special hazards irritating vapour Special protective equipment wear protective clothing use self contained breathing apparatus with filtered cartridge type ABEK Leakage measures In case of break of a battery all the people must go away from the place where the incident happened and come back only after the dissolution of the irritating gas Broken batteries or battery packs must be covered with sodium carbonate Na2CO3 or dry sand place them in approved container and dispose in accordance with local regulation Disposal Please return batteries to Hycontrol Itd for disposal Ensure suitable packaging in used Do not use air freight Replacing the Battery The battery used in the Dataflex must be supplied by Hycontrol Ltd Its warranty will be void if any other battery is used as it may damage the Dataflex or cause it to malfunction To remove the battery undo the Velcro strap All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 5 General Information and Safety MWVLG IITE 1 5 Components supplied The Dataflex in its standard form comes with a number of standard parts If you are an OEM customer we may supply you with a variation on this z Dataflex Unit 4 x M12 Cable Glands one fitted with O rings E 5 or 6 x M1
36. on to select the driver to install Choose the driver in Program Files Dtaaflex Config Tool drivers folder ONOAPON Troubleshooting when using config tool All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 24 Using the unit and commissioning MYCN FIFA If you are experiencing any connectivity issues follow this procedure Disconnect USB power to the Dataflex and close the Dataflex config tool Double check that there are no other copies of the Dataflex config tool running Plug in power THEN plug in USB THEN load the Dataflex config tool pressing Scan for Ports once loaded IRON 4 8 2 Using the config tool You should only run the config tool once you have plugged in the Dataflex while powered on and have successfully installed the driver see 4 8 1 Double check that there is not more than one copy of the Dataflex config tool running at any time it will not work correctly if multiple copies are accidentally run After loading the config tool you will be presented with the home screen with the system tab selected The first thing to do is establish the connection to the Dataflex by pressing Scan Ports for Dataflex If you encounter problems please refer to the troubleshooting guide The config tool is split into four separate tabs that control the various aspects of the Dataflex You should start at the leftmost tab and work to the right The buttons read device and prog
37. onic equipment is shielded against RF signal Do not place the Dataflex over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area Hospital Safety Do not use the Dataflex near health equipment especially pacemaker and hearing aids to avoid potential interferences The Dataflex is a not mobile phone do not use it in direct contact with the human body Switch it off in hospitals and in any other type of medical centre Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Explosive Materials Do not use the Dataflex in refuelling points near fuel or chemicals Do not use the Dataflex where blasting is in progress Observe restrictions and follow any regulation or instruction Do not use the Dataflex in direct contact with the human body do not touch the antenna if not necessary when the Dataflex is powered Use approved accessories and batteries only Do not connect incompatible products 1 4 Battery Information and Safety The Dataflex is available with an integral battery Do not use if the battery casing appears damaged Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not short circuit Only use supplied battery with the Dataflex The battery is a high energy density sealed battery containing dangerous Lithium and deleterious Thionyl Chloride materials For this reason improper handling of the battery could lead to distortion leakage overheating explosion fire or generation of irritating
38. or external 6 to 24 V DC power source 0 5 amps Back lit LCD Display 40 x 40mm 128 x 128 pixels to help with on site setup amp diagnosis Quad band operation USB port for programming amp firmware upgrade Expansion board socket for future use As the Dataflex is normally a battery powered device it has been designed in such a way to extend this life to a maximum This means during normal operation the display will be off the sensors excitation will be off and the GSM engine will be powered down As required these are switched on by the processor and when finished with they are switched off If the unit is powered from an external source then the unit can be configured so that the GSM engine is always on 2 4 Specification General Number of input channels Connectors 4x 3 Pin 3 81mm Pitch for Sensors 1 x 2 PIN for power 24 Months RTB Does not cover above or incorrect Warranty installation Enclosure Environmental IP67 Rated Dimensions 125 x 75 x 65 mm Communications Operating Frequency 850 900 1800 1900Mhz Output power Class 4 2W 850 900 MHz Class 1 1W 1800 1900 MHz 3 6 or 6 to 24 V DC 0 5A please ensure supply is smooth Check the type of Metron2 you have Electrical Power Supply IN Excitation Supply To 3 6 v unregulated 5 v or 21 6 v 31 25mA maximum sensors Input types Digital or Analogue Analogue input Resolution 10 bit 1024 Increments channels Antenna Int
39. ply be installed by plugging it into the expansion port marked Ex The jumper on the expansion board enables the LED indicators if plugged in The jumper should always be removed when powering the unit from a battery as these LEDs will use significant power All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 42 noupiesnoelng MYLO IITE 7 1 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Why is my driver not installing If your computer fails to find the driver automatically please follow the manual driver install process It should prompt you to select a driver Choose manually select driver or have disc this will vary depending on operating system Why can t I find the Dataflex COM port The COM port should appear in device manager If you do not see the COM port then you should instead see The Dataflex is appearing as the Dataflex ATEX in device manager why The Dataflex uses the same driver as the Dataflex ATEX Because of this it will appear as Dataflex ATEX Why is my alarm not being triggered when it should Alarms are triggered when thresholds are crossed Common reasons for no alarm triggering are It has not yet had one wakeup interval alarm becomes active after the first wakeup The threshold has been programmed on the incorrect channel It has not actually crossed a threshold check reading using read now Why is the progress bar stuck on 70 When it reaches 70 it has
40. plying an external antenna Yes please contact us to discuss your requirements If we do not have stock we can hopefully help by recommending a suitable supplier The connector on my external antenna is too big to fit through the gland on a Dataflex What can I do A standard SMA connector will not fit through the supplied M12 glands We can supply a kit that allows an M16 gland to be fitted without drilling a new hole I want to mount my Dataflex inside a metal enclosure Will it still work It may do Some radio waves could pass through the metal but it will likely reduce the signal significantly It is best to mount the unit outside the enclosure or use an external antenna I am using an AT amp T SIM card in the USA what should my ENS settings be AT amp T have a set of features called ENS Enhanced Network Services By default this is disabled but if for any reason you are using are having problems and using an AT amp T SIM you may want to change ENS State under System menu to enable How do I find out what to put in the GPRS settings This depends on your SIM card and where you are sending your data If you are using SIM cards or data collection services from Hycontrol then please contact us and we will provide you with the details Generally your SIM provider will have the APN username and password required What data collection options do you have to work with the Dataflex You can send data either directly to your mo
41. poo Typically lt 60 settings into Normal memory seconds Transmission is cancelled error ke No message displayed Retry for 300 seconds Successful etwork connection Transmission is cancelled error message displayed a M Yes N Are any GPRS settings programmed sy Yes ollow GPRS transmit process Successful o Y transmit flag retry in 15 minutes Is a SIM inserted Yes gt gt lt Are any i er Set up modem s it connected Ne toa ga Ye Transmission Nee gt Complete Yes Yes Set Failed GPRS All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 Follow SMS transmit process Successful Transmission ip cancelled erri message displayed AIVLON TIF 19 Using the unit and commissioning MYCN FIFI ollow GPRS transmit process Successful GPRS Transmit Process Apply GPRS settings y If GPRS attach is not present request GPRS attach AA F lf GPRS PDP Wait 15 s y context is not active request activation No reater than 30 seconds requesting Is an FDP context Ti Stet active y v GPRS Transmit has not been Set socket 50200 successful to listen y Att
42. pply Not recommended Do not use this method Lead acid battery charged from alternator All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 12 Installation instructions MVLOGINM TIF IL 3 2 2 Sensor types and Input wiring Run the cable through the glands amp tighten Unplug the green connectors and wire in as required Ensure unused glands are replaced with blanking plugs to prevent water from getting inside the unit Each input channel has its own plug and corresponding socket On each socket three connections are available INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OV V IN OV V IN OV V IN OV V IN OV This is the OV Ve connection for the channel although they are all common to each other V This will provide the supply voltage to the channel also known as the excitation voltage This is configurable to either 21 6V 5V or 3 6V un regulated It is important that the load on this does not exceed 31 25mA IN This is the input for the channel also known as signal This will accept 0 10V or 4 20mA Note It is important that the channel used for the sensor excitation and the sensor inputs are the same 0 10V output three wire This sensor type will typically have a greater than 14V input while the output will vary between 0 and 10V depending on the readings Generally but not always these use less power than the same sensor type with a 4 20mA output 0 5V ratiometric t
43. ram device allow the configuration to either be read from the Dataflex to replace the parameters listed in each box or send each parameter in each box to the Dataflex When you are satisfied with the configuration using the file menu on the top left allows you to save the complete configuration from all available parameters as a single file csv file System configuration All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 25 Using the unit and commissioning MYC FIFI f 2 Dataflex Cor gurstion Tool v0 14 Untied cov File Edt Took Omot device PN 1264 Selected serai pon COMI bd Seam Pons for Dataflex Synen inputs Outputs Commurscatons Ura rare My Dataflex Treremaonnfewcetme 2 O how gt mnte Treremsmon revo 0 Does Treason vesce 9 2o wwetes Sewo wakeup rtevel o gt mes Terperst se banemeascn Denat vnemi Onboard lorpentue weing terre weecton rien Moden power scheme Power off between Yerant everts A Reed on wakeup Go to pn screen when ary buton pressed 2 Log reedrgs every 0 l mmeo reeves Zero Geadies YOJO Oats formating emer reacatee text messaze Ad Messages Reet Devce Progen Derce Sensi number L 4 For each tab there is a breakdown of configurable options in the following section Option What it does Unit Name This is the name of the unit it should ideally uniquely identify it Transmission reference time This is the time of the day that it will
44. released it is not advised to do this Please contact Hycontrol for more information All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 38 Using the unit and commissioning MIVLGIIN FIFA 4 9 4 9 1 4 9 2 Important information Decimal places and scaling The Dataflex is designed scale the input readings according to your high and low scales These high and low scales can be set to the following limits Without decimal place 999999 to 999999 With decimal place Six numeric digits plus an optional negative symbol and a decimal place For example 0 00123 1234 00 1 23456 99999 9 Are all valid numbers that can be used in the Dataflex Cell ID The Cell ID is a unique identifier of the cell that the Dataflex is connected to When the Dataflex is programmed to report the Cell ID it will send this unique ID as channel 99 via SMS or GPRS This code can be used to look up the location of the Cell that the Dataflex is connected to to give you an idea of its approximate location To look up the location using the Cell ID we recommend you download a smartphone app to do this One that we recommend free is iCell ID for iOS devices You just need to enter the Cell ID into the app and it will load the location of the cell it is connected to 4 10 Commissioning Guidelines If you are installing a Dataflex on site it is critical that the following information is kept safely once complete Loca
45. s how long it takes to register onto the network and how long communications takes with GPRS communications t is up to the host to kill the connection Battery safety is important The D2ER34615M W has a very high power density and needs to be treated with care It is possible to find lower cost alternatives but these are unlikely to include suitable fusing and ventilation and should not be used After each transmission the Dataflex stays connected to the mobile phone network for 45 seconds providing time for SMS messages to be received should they have been sent to reconfigure the unit USB cable needs to be spliced Red Positive Black Negative Only use 5V USB power supply very high quality supplies that can provide 500mA or greater Cheap non genuine versions commonly cause problems and damage to many products Double check polarity before powering on Mains wiring must be carried out by someone who is suitably qualified High quality switch mode or linear supplies should be acceptable 5 24V open frame or DIN rail mount power supply 6 24V lead acid battery Extra care should be taken while wiring and a separate external fuse should always trickle charged be used Often the charging method means that the supply will not be smooth from an alternator or generator for example and can cause problems A maximum of a 24V system is allowed 3 9V Lithium battery Only use Hycontrol supplied battery 3 6 4V power su
46. synchronise and transmit using The hours should be entered in the 24 hour format Transmission interval How often in minutes the unit will take readings and then transmit them If set to zero unit will transmit every day If not evenly divisible into 24 then unit resets at the time defined by the HH MM variance part of this command Unit will not transmit if the user is working with the menu Transmission variance The variance of the transmit time each day e g If this is set to 60 it will randomly select a time 30 minutes of each transmit hour and minute for transmission Must be less than the transmit interval Sensor wake up interval How often in minutes the unit will power the sensors and take a reading Applies only to analogue inputs Unit will not take regular readings if the user is working with the menu The readings will be compared to alarm thresholds and if required will transmit them All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 26 Using the unit and commissioning MYCN FIFI Temperature transmission This dictates if the temperature is transmitted along with the data using either GPRS or SMS Antenna selection You can choose between the internal antenna default and the use of an external antenna using the SMA connector Modem power scheme The modem that is built in to the Dataflex uses additional power you can choose how the modem is configured when the unit is not
47. ticed that there is low signal address and signal strength strength Trying to get into polling mode Not Usually occurs when you attempt to go to Force Transmit but the unit allowed is attempting to enter polling mode Please wait a little while until the P icon has a box around it before retrying All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 45 Troubleshooting LIVLON TIF lle 7 3 Other errors When trying to diagnose problems you may find it useful to enable Display Errors You can enable this in the menu by going to System gt Display Errors and choosing enable When this is enabled any problems that are encountered by the modem will be displayed on the screen too The format of the message will be X please refer to manual When this message appears it is coming directly from the modem It should be self explanatory but if you would like more information please contact us The following errors can be found Errors Errors 2 phone failure No connection to phone generic undocumented error wrong state phone adaptor link reserved operation not allowed operation not supported wrong mode context already activated stack already active PH SIM PIN required activation failed SIM not inserted context not opened SIM PIN required cannot setup socket SIM PUK required cannot resolve DN SIM failure time out in openi
48. tion and site name The SIM card provider IMSI number on the back of the SIM card and the phone number Any sensors connected including part numbers Site contact information if any It will help everybody tremendously if this information is available All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 39 Example Configurations 5 Example Configurations 5 1 How to calculate values for sensors 5 2 Example 1 LIVLONM TFL Four 4 20mA sensor once per day transmit checking every 12 hours Four analogue inputs each 4 20mA 1234 1 4 447111111111 1234 2 Dataflex_demo 12 0 0 359 359 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1234 3 1 a tank1 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1234 3 2 a tank2 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1234 3 3 a tank3 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1234 3 4 a tank4 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Change the phone number in the 1234 1 command to your own The unit will power the sensors every 6 hours and send the readings to you Each sensor will be powered for 2 seconds at 21 6 volts Connect the 2 wires sensors to V and IN oV V IN YL All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 40 Example Configurations MVLOGINM TIF IL 5 3 Example 2 4 digital inputs each volt free contacts 1234 1 447111111111 1234 2 Dataflex_demo 12 0 0 1439 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1234 3 1 a alarm1 1 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 2 a alarm2 1
49. transmit intervals During this time it will be unable to receive any SMS messages GPRS communications or connect to any network GPRS Pollable 1 The modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using GPRS Unit auto detects if internal battery is used and will default to 0 if this is the case to optimise battery life It will be able to receive both SMS messages and GPRS communications and it will always be connected to a network SMS Pollable 2 Modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only No GPRS capable SIM is required for this to work correctly SMS Pollable 3 with Modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only No GPRS transmit capable SIM is required for this to work correctly It will also initiate a transmit upon power on This may be useful as an indicator of when the unit loses power All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 18 Using the unit and commissioning 4 2 3 Transmission Process Flow Chart Both the log and alarm process follow the same process for transmission The blue diamonds are complete processes that can be found separately Transmission is cancelled error message displayed Are there any No GPRS or SMS settings available Transmission Triggered lt Are there any backup ee GPRS settings Yes voe Y Power Up Modem Load Backup
50. transmitting There are five options Power off between transmit events modem will power down between transmit intervals Always on GPRS pollable when idle modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using GPRS This should be used if GPRS communications are used and polling is required Always on SMS pollable when idle modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only It should not be used if GPRS communications are used and polling is required Transmit on power up modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only it also transmit upon power on modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using GPRS it will also transmit upon power on Unit autodetects if internal battery is used and will default to power off between transmit events if this is the case to optimise battery life Read on wakeup Go to pin screen when any button pressed When a button is pressed to wake the unit up the PIN number will be displayed Pressing left will not activate anything Read sensors if left button pressed After pressing a button to wake the unit up you can then use the left button to read each of the sensors individually It may be useful for allowing visibility of the reading without giving permission to change settings in the menu Log readings every If you wish to data log you can use this feature Ever
51. ttery capacity quoted by the manufacturers is not always fully available to the Dataflex Please consult Hycontrol for advice on how long the battery will last in your application The current consumption varies depending on the state of the unit The figures below are based on a power supply between 3 6 to 4 2 volts Deep sleep 85 micro amps screen sensors and GSM modem off Screen on add 28mA USB connected add 8mA GSM on_ in polling mode add 24mA typically During analogue read now add 50mA average depends on settling time per sensor but allow at least 5 seconds With M25DP board added add 10 micro amps when in deep sleep mode The device will not function correctly if the supply voltage is between 4 2 and 5 volts If the supply voltage is greater than 5v there is additional components are in use within the Dataflex and it therefore draws 2mA in deep sleep mode If you intend to use in an application where the power demand is too great for the integral battery option Dataflex SSM then you will need to consider this and select the supply accordingly All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 11 Installation instructions MIYECEOM IITE When the unit is communicating over GSM GPRS the current consumption fluctuates over time and varies depending on the signal strength The length of time the communications takes depends on how long it takes to charge the on board super capacitor
52. ue can be overwritten by value9 of Command 3 h see section 2 8 for details HI HI alarm threshold HI alarm value can be overwritten by value9 of Command 3 h see section 2 8 for details Alarm call out delay Callout delay in minutes how long an alarm condition must occur for before the alarm is sent Hysteresis This value in the engineering units set creates a window around each threshold set on the channel It is used when you have a noisy input that may trigger a threshold multiple times if around a threshold value It should be set to a value that is larger than the maximum noise expected on the input For example sloshing in a water tank could be eliminated using this All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 29 Using the unit and commissioning sF Datafiex Conpuration Tool v0 14 Untied csv File Edt Took Omet ra PN 17M 1 J J J LMVEON TITOR Selected veri pon COMI 1 y Syam rous Oapues Commurscatora gt mnie wes Aorere oga Mtg Rata of charge diam ureamsaton Oram loggng riera Adstore Prewcics Low trestokis Hg tresto J Use low treshoids J Use hgh treshoids Levein Levon Used Preside madd de set D dere Used Presioa Ponh be set bo Dero ro gt 7 1 6 0 zro gt 7 gt F 7 9 3 0 G 8 0 40 7 o s o o wo Ovendes LOLO sam freshokd Overdes Hi sam treshod Ovordes LO siam threshoid
53. uts DATAFLEX S 5DP 4 analogue amp 5 digital pulse inputs 6 24Vdc power supply DATAFLEX SSM 5DP 4 analogue amp 5 digital pulse inputs integral 3 6 volt battery DATAFLEX S 2RE 5DP 4 analogue amp 5 digital pulse inputs 6 24Vdc power supply 2 relay outputs DATAFLEX SSM 2RE 5DP_ 4 analogue amp 5 digital pulse inputs integral 3 6 volt battery 2 relay outputs D5DP 5 digital oulse input expansion card DER34615M W Battery 3 6 volt 14AH non rechargeable 1 8 Symbols Symbol What it means A Indicates that this is important information and should be adhered to CoN He J A Indicates that this is very useful information and is essential to understand the Dataflex All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 7 Introduction to the Dataflex MVLOGINM TIF IL 2 1 2 2 2 3 Introduction to the Dataflex How to install setup and commission the Dataflex If you are new to the Dataflex the following basic process must be followed Read through the remainder of the introduction to the Dataflex Mechanically mount and understand how to seal the Dataflex section 3 1 Electrically wire in the Dataflex observing requirements section 3 2 Fit SIM card Understand and then configure the Dataflex section 4 Follow strictly the commissioning guidelines section 4 10 DOTON If you are experiencing problems with the Dataflex please refer to the troubleshooting guides and FAQ If you still require
54. y X sensor wakeups will record a reading and store it in memory The data will be sent upon the next transmit Data Formatting Dictates the formatting of SMS messages sent If sending to a mobile phone use Human readable text message otherwise use Gateway Input configuration The inputs tab allows each input to be configured as an analogue or digital input Channels 5 9 can only be configured as pulse or digital when there is a pulse count board plugged into the unit For each type the parameters are explained on the following pages All specifications are liable to change without notice E amp OE Copyright 2012 27 Using the unit and commissioning 2 Dataflex Conguration Tool v0 14 Untitied cw Fle fda Took Curent device PN 1264 Selected setai pot COMI Seen Pots feDataflex Feu number 1 amp lt Change the input number here kout dere rane vor Fot channel rates mwina Cotai Adve satio Aam to phone book ermes Click to show advanced settings The common variables for each input regardless of configuration are Option What it does Input channel name A unique name for the channel that identifies what it connected to it for example pump house Input channel notes This can be used to set any notes that may be useful for future use Alarm to phone book entries These correspond to the phone numbers you can set under the communications tab I

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