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1. sssssssssssssstrrrtrttttttttstttttttEEEEEEEEEAEEESSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEE 237 FITS page o FI Chapter1 Description Chapter contents 1 1 EE NEE 11 1 2 POW CPC OMMEGIIONGS eeh 12 124 Solar panel 1 3 1 4 1 5 izai Solar charge operation 1 2 2 Battery Se 13 1 3 1 Dedicated rain sensor 1 3 2 SDI ports 1 3 2 1 Optional SDI AM analog expansion module 1 3 3 Internal sensors 1 3 3 1 Battery 1 3 3 2 Solar panel 1 3 3 3 Case temperature 1 3 3 4 Location 1 3 3 5 Telemetry specific Teleme ee EE 15 1 4 1 1 Dual external telemetry 1 4 1 2 Internal G5 GOES transmitter with external telemetry User inter JCE ccocrcannenstccarecnenuarecawboneiea nama ANNAN A ENEAN ENRON ARENAN EARR NANDAAN ENAN ERN EN ONARE NAKRAN ENEN ENRN A NER PRAN ARAENE 17 15 1 Touchscreen ipid Backlight 1 5 2 USB ports 1 5 3 GUI Home screen 1 5 3 1 Status indicators 1 5 3 2 Station 1 5 3 3 Sensors icon 1 5 3 4 SDI 12 icon 1 5 3 5 Processes icon 1 5 3 6 Current Conditions icon 1 5 3 7 Telemetry icon Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description 1 1 General The FTS Axiom H2 datalogger is a robust weatherproof datalogger with a built in power management system support for a variety of sensors and telemetry devices an industrial grade colour touchscreen display and standard USB ports The Axiom H2 employs the FTS Quick Touch System which combines a graphical user interface GUI with a colour touchscreen displa
2. C R String Note Cmd 3D0 request first block of data points from sensor at address 3 Resp 3 709 315 0 459 4809 0 684 4509 0 3 sensor SDI address is 3 709 315 data point 1 0 data point 2 459 4809 data point 3 0 data point 4 684 4509 data point 5 0 data point 6 Cmd 3D1 request second block of data points from sensor at address 3 Resp 3 459 9899 2 3 sensor SDI address is 3 459 9899 data point 7 2 data point 8 FIS page 116 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 6 Processing The Processing icon accesses screens that enable the user to define mathematical calculations CH and custom scripts to manipulate sensor measurements or other processes Figure 7 82 shows the Processes screen for a datalogger with no configured processes the only option for the user is to add a new process Normally the datalogger would be preconfigured by FTS and several processes may be visible on the Processes screen see Figure 7 83 SKS Figure 7 82 Processes screen Pressing the Add button allows the user to configure a new process for the datalogger A process may have zero one or multiple inputs and outputs In fact it is possible for a process to have no inputs and no outputs When configuring a process the user can override the default output names If an output name is left blank then that output will not be available as a datapoint in the datalogger if gt max then x maz Script
3. IMPORTANT Datalogger binary exports are much quicker than CSV exports however CSV exports have the advantage of being readable by text or spreadsheet programs FITS page 136 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 7 2 1 1 CSV and CSV SHEF output formats Selecting CSV output format causes the exported file to be written in standard ASCII text Comma Separated Value format Selecting CSV SHEF causes the exported file to be written in a CSV like format based on the Standard Hydrologic Exchange Format If CSV or CSV SHEF format is selected the user can specify the Date and Time Format used in the export file and also specify whether to include the variables units under the variable names in the file Format codes for date and time components are detailed in the table below Format Output code yyyy year MM month in numerical format e g 01 for January MMM month in text format e g JAN for January dd day HH hour in 24 hour format hh hour in 12 hour format mm minute SS second tt am pm S commas inserted in the Date Time Format will result in commas inserted in the output data file The user can also select which datapoints variables to export by enabling the Only Export Selected Variables checkbox The list of variables exported is built using the Select Variables screen Figure 7 109 opened by pressing Select Variables on the Download Data screen Select Variables 20 38 51 BB fl
4. If you have a sensor with bare wites it is necessary to solder the correct connector to the cable See the Specifications section for the correct connector and pin out FITS page 44 Axiom H2 User Manual Installation If you are using junction blocks for signal and power distribution it is very important that any junctions be ina dry condensation free environment If the junction is in a damp location then there is accelerated corrosion of the wires and connections and the communications with the sensors becomes unreliable or fail 4 2 3 3 Connecting telemetry The Axiom H2 datalogger has a built in power management system which provides power to the telemetry device connected to either front panel TELEMETRY port Connector pin out and signal definitions are defined in Specification section of this manual 4 2 3 3 1 Existing telemetry devices When upgrading a site to an Axiom H2 datalogger telemetry devices existing at the site might be powered from the battery These telemetry devices can have their military connector connected to an Axiom H2 front panel TELEMETRY port Directly powering the telemetry device from the battery and then connecting it to the Axiom H2 will not cause any damage as the Axiom H2 has blocking diodes on both ports to isolate telemetry port power 4 2 4 Power connections As previously mentioned power connections for the Axiom H2 datalogger are the SOLAR PANEL input and the BATTERY input The BATTERY
5. Tap New The Alert Editor screen opens with all data controls in their default setting Enter a short descriptive Name for the alert In Message select the message that this alert should send when triggered In some circumstances you may wish to use placeholder message see section 9 1 4 2 for details Enter the number of message Repeats repeat count and the repeat Interval Enter the Dead Zone if relevant for the chosen comparison operator and if desired a dead zone of 0 is permitted Enter the Snooze Time Enter a 2 3 or 4 digit Cancellation DTMF Code if desired Click Change condition to define the trigger The Alert Trigger Editor screen opens with all data controls in their default settings Select the Trigger Variable and Relation Select the Threshold type a If you select a Constant Value the default enter a Threshold Value A constant value can only be changed from this screen page 194 Axiom H2 User Manual U continued from prev paqe Alert Trigger Editor Batt volt alert 16 08 55 Trigger Variable Mev el Relation E el Threshold CO Variable Value Constant Value Threshold Tracker Variable Mame Datt volt alert Thid mm Alert Editor 16 07 19 Name Datt volt alert Message Batt volt Trigger MB 15 LM Repeats 5 Interval fsa seconds 10 Dead fone Snooze seconds Cancellation OTMF Code 1234 Enabled Disa Alerting
6. Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Chapter 9 AirTalk guide Chapter contents oe NL ele te E 175 9 1 1 Purpose and features 9 1 2 AirTalk vs RVT 9 1 3 Principles of operation 9 1 3 1 Messages 9 1 3 2 Alerts 9 1 3 3 Alert triggering 9 1 3 4 Controlling whether alerts are transmitted Practical considerations 9 1 4 1 Quick review of AirTalk alert and message structure 9 1 4 2 Using the threshold tracker variable g2 EIERE 185 9 2 1 Creating a new phrase and associated phrasings 9 2 2 Creating anew message 9 2 3 Creating a new alert 9 2 4 Modifying or deleting an existing phrase or phrasing 9 2 5 Modifying or deleting an existing message 9 2 6 Modifying or deleting an existing alert 9 2 7 Selecting the current language G2 iGOMMOUL AON Perel E 209 9 3 1 Home screen parts related to AirTalk 9 3 1 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 2 Telemetry screen 9 3 2 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 3 AirTalk Status screen 9 3 3 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 4 AirTalk History screen 9 3 4 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 5 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen common elements 9 3 5 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 6 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Phrases tab 9 3 6 1 Indicators and controls page 173 Axiom H2 User Manual 9 4 9 3 7 Phrase Editor screen 9 3 7 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 8 Phrasing Editor screen 9 3 8 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 8 2 Validity conditions 9 3 8 3 Constant values 9 3 9 AirTalk Configu
7. Num Figure 7 81 SDI Transparent Mode screen Commands are sent to the specified port when the character is entered ABC and NUM can be used to display alternate keypads for entering command characters not shown on the SDI keypad FITS page 113 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference WARNING When you send an SDI command which configures a device you are circumventing the datalogger s user interface and the datalogger does not know about the changed configuration The new configuration is not reflected in the UI and the datalogger continues to function as if the previous configuration is still in force FTS strongly recommends against reconfiguring devices using SDI transparent mode This mode is intended only for diagnostic purposes and its use should be limited to checking that a device is functioning and to retrieving information from it Several common SDI 12 version 1 3 commands follow 7 5 4 1 Notation for SDI commands In the end SDI commands are just strings of characters sent to the SDI device The format of those strings is important of course and to specify the format of SDI commands we use different typefaces All commands and the replies from the device are represented in a monospaced font thus Different parts of a command are represented with variants on this text format Item Meaning Text representation Command literal Part of a command that must be X reproduced literally as it
8. A 12 V absorbed glass mat deep cycle battery rated at 90 to 105 Amp Hours capacity is recommended for use with the datalogger Deep cycle batteries are designed to be deeply discharged and then recharged without damage Automotive type batteries are not suitable for remote environmental monitoring Battery life cycle management we recommend that you replace the battery every 5 years helps your station provide years of reliable operation 5 1 2 Touchscreen care Do not use any solvents on the touchscreen To clean the touchscreen wipe the touchscreen with a soft dry cloth Only the stylus attached to the datalogger or your bare finger should be used to touch the screen 5 1 3 Touchscreen recalibration The datalogger s touchscreen is factory calibrated however if you notice that the presses on the touchscreen do not register in the correct location then the touchscreen may need to be recalibrated To recalibrate the touchscreen press Screen Calibration on the Service screen 5 1 4 Datalogger shipping In the event the datalogger needs to be returned to FTS take precautions to protect the datalogger s display during shipping Whenever possible return the datalogger using the original factory packaging 5 2 Datalogger update To update software in the datalogger from a USB memory stick press Home gt Service gt Datalogger Update Application software used to run the datalogger and Sensor Extensions which provide advanced
9. Crt Wepd rnt Dir Dn TW Top 00 25 0000 25 00 00 25 00 00 25 00 00 00 00 00 00 Bern vy SM GernwoD Cent spd Crnt_Dir And 01 00 00 010000 00 15 00 00 15 00 Figure 7 8 Configuration Summary screen SDI tab Configuration Summary SDI tab columns Column heading Contents Cmd the SDI command sent to the sensor Invl SDI Command Time Interval Offset SDI Command Time Offset Example An Interval of 01 00 00 and an Offset of 00 05 00 indicated that the datalogger sends the shown SDI command to the sensor every hour at five minutes past the hour 00 05 00 01 05 00 02 05 00 03 05 00 7 2 3 3 3 Processes The Configuration Summary screen Process tab provides information on the various processes defined in the datalogger see Figure 7 9 Process details are shown in addition to the headings displayed on the Sensor tab 16 16 26 Configuration Summary Configuration Summary RHPMn ATMaxMin O0 00 05 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 0 OO 00 05 1 00 00 00 O0 00 00 20 00 0 UO 00 00 00 10 00 01 00 00 O00 00 00 00 00 0 OO 10 000 1 00 00 ES STEE 16 00 00 01 00 00 l6e00 00 01 00 00 Figure 7 9 Configuration Summary screen Processes tab FITS page 64 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Configuration Summary Processes tab columns Invl Meas Rst Process Measurement and Reset Interval Times Offset Meas Rst Process Measurement and Reset Interval Of
10. D TXD from datalogger E RTS from datalogger IS Signal ground G Power from datalogger H Transmit enable Signal input e Two ports factory configured as either O one internal GOES transmitter and one external connector or O two external connectors e Signal Levels RS232C e Flow control may be enabled depending on port configuration e Port settings are preserved through power failures FITS page 246 Axiom H2 User Manual 11 2 11 2 1 11 2 3 11 2 4 11 2 5 Internal GOES transmitter OPTIONAL Transmission data rates 100 300 and 1200 BPS Self timed and Random transmissions Output Antenna 11 dBi right hand circular polarization Connector N Type female RF Power Data rate Power 100 BPS 5 6 W 300 BPS 5 6 W 1200 BPS 11 2 W Frequency range 401 701MHz 402 09850 MHz Frequency stability Initial Accuracy 20 Hz disciplined to GPS Short term drift 0 04 Hz s Ageing 0 1 ppm year Vcc Temperature 0 1 ppm Channel bandwidth Data rate Bandwidth 100 BPS 1 5 kHz 300 BPS 1 5 kHz 1200 BPS 3 0 kHz 11 2 6 Time keeping Setting Accuracy 100 us synchronized to GPS Drift 10 ms day over operating temperature range Transmission continuation without GPS fix 28 days GPS Antenna type 3 V active Connector SMA female Time synchronization frequency correction schedule 1 fix at power up 1 fix per day thereafter FITS Specifications page 2
11. FI Axiom H2 Smart Datalogger for Extreme Environments User Manual 1 800 548 4264 www ftshydrology com 700 H2 Datalogger Rev 14 01 May 2013 FI Contact information FTS 1065 Henry Eng Place Victoria B C VIB 6B2 CANADA www ftshydrology com Toll free 1 800 548 4264 Local 250 478 5561 Technical support support ftshydrology com FI Table of Contents Contact informatio essc a aaa a a a aa a aa a aaa aaa aaa ii Tabe GF PIG UE 5 Chapter 1 DOSEN UO E 10 E E 11 ta ee O eee nn ea ee E ree ener ere ernment 12 lt gt ae Eent oe nee E E E ee ee ee eee 13 ta PVPS AN ee 15 EE E en E 17 Chapter 2 BI WE e det EE 21 Chapter 3 Oper LU EE 25 ai GCG E 27 22 USDMemorn SEN CIC LINO ET sandina NEET 32 See OSL EE eebe 34 Bee MAS EC 36 WNC MS Sie Scares cae ce aneecatn Ses senereanoe seeSacaatotanetateearaasteecn setenarcespocasseepesanceet casesabaterassosepeue 38 Chapter 4 BS CaN Ul eege Ee 41 eA A e e EE 42 L3 ATE SU E EEEE E E E E 43 Chapter 5 Maintenant E 48 Bat e 49 5 2 Datalogger update gesteet eege eege 49 oie Gao EH 50 Chapter 6 CONMGUPATION SERUCE UNS siooni tase usadusesmsnseumaesemesumesenerweusmensecsist 52 E D e 53 sy eames e ole Ee edit en ec EEEE ESENES 53 Chapter 7 CONMGUFa ION HELEN MER 55 74 General eee ee ee en ee ee Erp O Ee Eao ei a e 58 72 Eeler 58 To DOIN EENEG 66 Axiom H2 User Manual Table of Contents e d EE 77 KSE 107 ek ig Ke cick e 117 sr De 133 ERT 141 A
12. Interval Your assigned REPORT RATE First Tx Your assigned FIRST TRANS time On this tab you also specify the message format and other determiners of how the message is sent Format How the message content is formatted FITS page ss Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Time Ordered an ASCII format used to transmit time stamped data allows for GOES random transmissions BLM format specified by the U S Bureau of Land Management an ASCII format commonly used in fire weather applications WSC format specified by Water Surveys Canada a self contained ASCII format with parameter names and timing embedded in the message Pseudo Binary a bit packed modified ASCII transmission format allows for GOES random transmissions The Set Message button is used to configure the contents of the message This button is disabled in edit mode but enabled otherwise The Message should always be set after the Message Type has changed For details on message formats and how to set them up see section 8 2 4 Message formats If selected the Message Centering checkbox causes the G5 to transmit its data centered in the middle of its transmission window instead of transmitting right at the start of its transmission time If selected the Send no data If Buffer Empty checkbox causes the G5 to transmit a message of NO DATA AVAILABLE FOR TRANSMISSION at its transmission time if the datalogger has not provided the G5 t
13. s Status button to display a summary status screen for the G5 transmitter ii Press the Setup Cog and then Edit to configure your station s NESID and relevant GOES parameters it Navigate to the Self Timed Tab to set the desired message format iv Press OK after you are done to return to the setup screen v Next select the desired message format and then press Set Message to configure the data transmitted on each GOES transmission FITS page 23 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 2 Quick start guide vi Return to the Home screen when you are finished 13 Confirm proper station operation a On the Home screen press Current Conditions b Press the Setup Cog and choose which datalogger parameters to monitor Press OK when finished c Press Refresh on the Current Conditions screen to update the display with the latest sensor readings d Return to the Home screen when you are finished 14 For your records save the datalogger s configuration to your USB memory stick a Plug your memory stick into one of the datalogger s USB HOST ports b On the Home screen press Station and then select the Set up tab c Press Save Configuration and then press OK to save the datalogger s configuration to the USB memoty stick If desired you can also save a template of the datalogger s configuration to the USB memory stick refer the Operation section of this manual for the difference between templates and configurations 1
14. 03 05 00 etc Once a datapoint has been selected to be logged e g TCase and MBV variables in Figure 7 106 the user can disable logging of individual datapoints Figure 7 106 shows that TCase logging has been disabled To disable and re enable logging of a datapoint select the datapoint in the Logged Variables list and then use the Disable Enable toggle button to select the desired action Logging Interval Setup Interval Conditional Lagging e es i Raul Available Variables Logged Variables TCase Figure 7 106 Log Interval Set up screen Disable Logging 7 7 1 1 1 Conditional logging Logging Interval Setup 20 aal interval Enable conditional lagging Condition Type Value D Change since last logged value O Change in last 00 00 00 Expression az m DE bei gt A ay Figure 7 107 Conditional Logging Set up screen The Conditional Logging tab of the Logging Intervals screen is used for conditional datalogging If the Enable Conditional Logging checkbox is selected see Figure 7 107 then the Variables specified on the Interval tab Figure 7 106 will only be logged if the Condition Type and Expression on the Conditional Logging tab Figure 7 107 are satisfied FITS page 135 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Condition type Value Change Since Last Logged Value Change in Last 00 00 00 Meaning Only log if the value of the variable selected in the Expression
15. 7 5 SDI sensors The SDI 12 icon displays a mapping of the SDI sensors currently configured in the datalogger to the SDI sensors actually connected to the datalogger In Figure 7 74 the Defined table is a list of sensors configured in the datalogger while the Detected table is a list of sensors that the datalogger found connected to one of its SDI ports SDI Sensor Mapping Detected Name Addr Port addr endor Serial Figure 7 74 SDI Sensor Mapping screen 7 5 1 Detecting SDI sensors The user can connect SDI sensors to either of the datalogger SDI ports and then press Detect on the SDI Sensor Mapping screen Home gt SDI Sensors to begin the sensor definition process Detection automatically determines whether SDI sensors are connected For each detected SDI sensor the datalogger displays on which SDI port the sensor was detected SDI A SDI B SDI C or SDI D the sensor s address and the information string returned from the sensor see Figure 7 76 When Detect is pressed the SDI Detect dialog box appears Figure 7 75 SDI Detect Figure 7 75 SDI Detect dialog The Include alpha in search check box should only be checked if you suspect you have an SDI sensor with a non numeric address i e an address that isn t 0 to 9 The detection process takes longer if the check box is enabled since the datalogger must now also search for sensors at the non numeric addresses addresses a to z and A to Z Figure 7
16. Access Home Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt DTMF AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases Messages Alerts DTMF Codes Currently in Use 1234 cancels alert Batt volt alert 32 activates message Batt volt 8866 reserved Resume alerting tif suspended 9999 reserved Suspend alerting f active Readonly Mie Figure 9 19 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen DTMF tab 9 3 14 1 Indicators and controls DTMF Codes Currently in Use Lists all DTMF codes that are currently in use by the AirTalk configuration The list includes DTMF codes that e trigger messages e cancel alerts e resume alerting reserved code 8888 e suspend alerting reserved code 9999 FITS page 229 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 15 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Languages tab Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Languages View mode Edit mode AirTalk Configuration Editor 19 08 20 AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases Messages Alerts mg Phrases Messages Alerts DTMF Current Language English United Current Language English United Current Language Priority Current Language Priority English United States English United States X Figure 9 20 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Languages tab 9 3 15 1 Indicators and controls Current Language Display text Displays the currently selected language for AirTalk transmissions Set Lang Button Enabled in
17. Chapter 11 Specifications Error Bookmark not defined Axiom H2 User Manual Specifications 11 1 Datalogger 11 1 1 General 11 1 1 1 Protection Inputs are lightning static protected Connectors are metal shell circular waterproof types Built in case temperature sensor 11 1 1 2 Physical Size 25 cm wide 20 cm high 15 cm deep 10 x 8 x 6 Weight 3 3 kgs 7 3 Ibs 4 2 kgs 9 2 lbs with optional internal G5 GOES Transmitter 11 1 1 3 Environmental Operating Temperature Range 40 C to 60 C refer to the display specification for the display s operating temperature range Storage Temperature Range 50 C to 70 C Enclosure watertight even without connectors attached 11 1 1 4 Power management 9 6 Vdc to 20 Vdc operating voltage Internal solar panel voltage and current measurement Internal battery voltage current and temperature measurement Internal temperature compensated battery charge regulator 11 1 1 5 Power consumption Current draw State without internal with internal GOES GOES transmitter transmitter FITS page 241 Axiom H2 User Manual Specifications Idle 3mA with 8 mA Active 10 mA 15 mA Display On 60 mA 65 mA Transmit n a 2 6 A max 11 1 1 6 Memory RAM 64M non volatile flash storage 256M memory allocations 14 MB circular memory file for data 20 kB circular audit log transmit log 70 kB circular transmit log 11 1 1 7 Real time
18. Figure 3 2 Data Status screen FITS page 36 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation 3 4 1 Data storage information The datalogger stores data in a non volatile circular 14 MB file Once the data file is full the datalogger begins to overwrite the oldest stored data 3 4 1 1 Percentage full A bar graph showing the percentage of the file already used for data storage full is displayed The percentage full is a calculation of the actual number of bytes used out of the available for data storage This bar is typically green but turns yellow when the datalogger starts to overwrite the oldest data 3 4 1 2 Capacity The reported capacity is the estimated number of days of data the datalogger can stored before the datalogger begins to overwrite the oldest stored data The capacity estimate is based on the record size stored during each log event and datalogger s currently defined Log Intervals 3 4 1 3 Oldest data Oldest Data is the date and time of the oldest data currently stored in the datalogger Oldest Data date and time is updated when the data file reaches its size limit and the datalogger starts to overwrite the oldest data 3 4 1 4 Newest data Newest Data is the date and time of the newest data currently stored in the datalogger Newest Data date and time is updated as new data is recorded D 3 4 1 5 Estimated overwrite date The Est estimated Overwrite Date is the date on which the datalogger starts to overwrite data stored
19. In this example the data is sampled two minutes prior to the GOES transmission Message timing Parameter Value Meaning Message Interval 01 00 00 data is sampled every hour Message Offset 00 51 00 at 51 minutes and 0 seconds after the top of the hour see Figure 85a note that the message timing is set at two minutes prior to the GOES transmission see Figure 83 FITS page 155 Axiom H2 User Manual Datalogger parameter information Parameter Meaning RNIN Rainfall WSM Wind Speed WDD Wind Direction ATE Air Temperature FTF Fuel Stick Temperature RHP Relative Humidity MBV Main Battery Voltage FMP Fuel Stick Moisture WDDP Peak Wind Direction WSMP Peak Wind Speed SR Solar Radiation Format 00 00 000 000 000 000 000 00 0 000 0 000 000 00000 GOES transmission G5 telemetry reference Value Meaning 001044E409131142033G43 0NN195EUB00056 GOES Header 00 41 Rainfall 001 Wind Speed 201 Wind Direction 053 Air Temperature 055 Fuel Stick Temperature 081 Relative Humidity 13 4 Main Battery Voltage 009 9 Fuel Stick Moisture 089 Peak Wind Direction 003 Peak Wind Speed 00153 Solar Radiation 8 2 4 1 2 BLM multiple sample example An example of an hourly BLM message transmission is shown below In this example the data is sampled every 15 minutes so four sets of data are transmitted i e at 14 20 33 data from 13 30 00 13 45 00 14 00 00 and 14 15 00 is transmitted Message T
20. Juliet S Sierra B Bravo K Kilo T Tango C Charlie L Lima U Uniform D Delta M Mike V Victor E Echo N November W Whiskey F Foxtrot O Oscar X Xray G Golf P Papa Y Yankee H Hotel Q Quebec Z Zulu I India R Romeo FITS page 220 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 9 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Messages tab Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Messages View mode AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases Messages Alerts DTMF Languages Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Volt Alert Message list Edit mode AirTalk Configuration Editor EES Phrases Messages alerts DTMF Languages Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Yolt Alert Message list Figure 9 15 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Messages tab 9 3 9 1 Indicators and controls Message list Single select list Always enabled Lists all messages defined in the datalogger For each message displays its name DTMF code if any and the alerts that use it the name of the alert if just one the number of alerts if more than one New Enabled in edit mode Opens the Message Editor screen in edit mode with blank fields Setup Always visible Enabled when a message ts selected in the list FTS page 221 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Opens the Message Edito
21. Sensors and their datapoint names and values as well as if the datapoint is being logged or transmitted are shown see Figure 7 8 Configuration Summary T ase 14 55 06 00 15 00 Y WEBatt 14 55 06 00 15 00 M IBatt 14 55 06 00 15 00 M TBatt 14 55 06 YOCell 14 55 06 14 55 06 Figure 7 7 Configuration Summary screen Sensors tab Column heading Name Var Value Time Log Invl GOES Contents Sensor Name an X preceding the sensor name indicates the sensor is Inactive Sensor Datapoint variable Name Sensor Datapoint Reading Time of the Sensor Datapoint Reading Datalogging Time Interval a C preceding the log interval time indicates a conditional datalog a D preceding the log interval time indicates a disabled datalog Indicates if the Datapoint is defined as part of a GOES transmission a Y indicates the datapoint is to be transmitted in the GOES message an N indicates the datapoint is not transmitted 7 2 3 3 2 SDI sensors The Configuration Summary screen SDI tab provides information on the datalogger s SDI sensors see Figure 7 8 SDI command details are shown in addition to the headings displayed on the Sensor tab FIS page 63 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Configuration Summary Sensors UI Processes 00 00 30 UO UO 20 UO UO 20 UO UO 20 01 00 00 P porem DE RN 00 00 25 000025 0000 25 0000 25 UO OO OO UO UO UO Ger Sh A2m tDt
22. XMLRoot gt 7 6 9 Script if x gt maz Figure 7 96 shows the Script Setup screen The Script process executes a script short Ss computer program written in a simple programming language The Script Name default of Script is only used to name the script The script does not create any new datapoints all Script datapoints used in a script must already exist in the datalogger The user may enter a multi line program for the script which can read several inputs and have several outputs In fact it is possible for a Script not to have any input or outputs The script is run in accordance with the specified Interval and Offset note that the minimum script Interval is one minute Script Setup 20 30 33 a Program HS E Figure 7 96 Script Setup screen The Script process supports all of the Function s mathematical operators as well as the logical operators given below nested operations are supported 7 6 9 1 Built in logical operators The following are the logical operators supported by the Script process FITS page 128 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Operator Meaning IFO ELSE IFO ELSE logical or amp E amp logical and equal bes not equal lt less than gt greater than lt less than or equal greater than or equal In addition to the logical operators above the following command is supported by the script process CMD0 send a command to the SDI ports
23. all data controls blank Enter a short descriptive name for the new phrase in the Name field Add phrasings in various languages as needed To add a new phrasing a Tap New Note the New button is disabled if there are already phrasings for all available languages b The Phrasing Editor screen opens with all fields blank c Select the language for the phrasing No more than one phrasing in each language can be defined for a given phrase d Select elements of the phrasing Preamble Measured ltem Comparator Value and Units If you wish an element to be omitted from the phrasing select lt none gt e To test the phrasing tap Talk The phrasing is spoken on the AirTalk f Tap OK page 186 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide F continued from prev paqe Phrase Editor 394 55 o The phrasing just defined is Phrasings English United States BATTERY CURRENT IBatt saved h The Phrase Editor screen appears with the new phrasing listed 16 When all required phrasings have been added tap OK 17 The AirTalk Configuration Editor AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 43 19 screen appears with the new phrase 18 Tap OK to exit edit mode and return to the Au Talk Status screen FITS page 187 Axiom H2 User Manual 9 2 2 Creating anew message Telemetry 11 04 59 Teema Telem Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none
24. 1 2 Dual External Telemetry Panel 1 4 1 2 Internal G5 GOES transmitter with external telemetry This telemetry panel option has the upper telemetry port replaced with two RF connectors an N type connector and an SMA connector The N type connector is used for the internal G5 transmit antenna connection while the SMA connector is the G5 transmitter s GPS connection The internal G5 transmitter is defined as Telemetry Port A while the lower telemetry connector remains defined as Telemetry Port B FITS page 16 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description TELEMETRY Figure 1 3 Internal G5 GOES Transmitter with Single External Telemetry Panel 1 4 1 2 1 GPS connection The GPS connector on the telemetry panel shown in Figure 1 3 is used by the internal G5 GOES transmitter The G5 uses the GPS signal to synchronize its clock to UTC time The Axiom H2 datalogger is in turn synchronized with UTC time from the G5 transmitter The Axiom H2 datalogger also obtains position information latitude longitude and elevation from the G5 1 5 User interface The datalogger s user interface incorporates an industrial grade colour touchscreen with a GUI graphical user interface application and standard USB connectors This virtually eliminates the need for a personal computer during site visits or when configuring the datalogger 1 5 1 Touchscreen The display used in the Axiom H2 datalogger is a high visibility industrial grade 3 5 colo
25. 5 7 4 5 4 Tavis Figure 7 49 shows the Tavis Sensor Setup screen with default values provided by the Tavis sensor extension for the Tavis DISI 1200 Water Stage sensor To configure the Tavis sensor the user only needs to set the module s SDI Address and when the sensor is read Interval and Offset times If desired the user can change the default names and units Once the sensor has been configured and is operating the Set Stage and Clear Offset buttons see Figure 7 52 can be used to match the current sensor reading to the site s staff gauge and to clear a previously set water level offset FITS page 92 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 4 1 Set up screen 7 4 5 4 1 1 Sensor tab Tavis Sensor Setup 20 02 34 Sensor Name Tavis 0 Tavis e Active Address Figure 7 49 Tavis Sensor Setup screen Sensor tab This tab is identical to the Stage Sensor Set up screen Sensor tab 7 4 5 4 1 2 Stage tab Tavis Sensor Setup 20 03 30 Sensor Stage Stage Name HG He Precision Units G Sr mm 8 Ft a in verve I Daa os wi Enable Ava Avg Min Name Avg Time Period secs Avg Max Mame Figure 7 50 Tavis Sensor Setup screen Stage tab The Stage tab controls the stage water depth function of the sensor Stage Name specifies the datapoint name for the stage value returned by the sensor Precision specifies the precision number of decimal places in the stage value to be used in comput
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27. 76 shows that an SDI AM module has been defined in the datalogger at address 7 and the datalogger has detected two SDI sensors one sensor on SDI A and one sensor on SDI B furthermore both detected sensors have the same SDI address address 3 The Axiom H2 datalogger can resolve SDI sensors with the FITS page 107 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference same address as long as these sensors are not connected on the same SDI port however it is good practice to give each SDI sensor a unique address IMPORTANT To avoid potential problems each SDI sensor connected to the datalogger must have a unique SDI address The red background on several of the fields in Figure 7 76 indicates that there are problems which need to be resolved The problems in Figure 7 76 are 1 Two detected sensors both have the same SDI address 3 2 An SDI AM module was detected at address 3 but the sensor configuration is not defined 3 A Gill Ultrasonic wind sensor was detected at address 3 but a configuration is not defined 4 The SDI AM module defined at address 7 could not be found SDI Sensor Mapping Detected Name Addr Port Addr endor serial_ Figure 7 76 Detected SDI Sensors 7 5 2 SDI sensor problem resolution The main problem in Figure 7 76 is that there are two sensors with the same SDI address The address of one sensor must be changed Secondary is mapping the defined SDI AM module address 7 to the de
28. 8 If deploying the datalogger to an existing site check the condition of the site s battery Check the battery install date to see if the battery is due for replacement and examine existing battery data to check the condition of the unit 9 After your office testing is complete pack the datalogger and other equipment appropriately for transport to the field site 10 Check forecasted weather for the site 11 Arrange for standby personnel to check verify telemetry transmissions while you are on site 12 Update your checklists with any of your findings FITS page 42 Axiom H2 User Manual Installation 4 2 Atthesite Once at the site ensure the site is safe check the site for obvious hazards and deal with them appropriately If this is an existing site survey the equipment for any malfunctions or incorrect sensor or antenna orientations record your findings 4 2 1 Unpacking Check for transport damage when unpacking the datalogger Though the datalogger s display is waterproof cate should be taken to avoid contact with sharp objects which could damage the touchscreen Also do not leave the display exposed in full sun for long periods of time as this may damage the display A good practice is to keep the datalogger in its shipping package until you are ready to install the datalogger in the enclosure 4 2 2 FTS enclosure mounting A mounting plate for the datalogger is fastened to the back of most FTS enclosures Decide t
29. Axiom H2 User Manual 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 Data status 244 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 5 Telemetry status 3 5 1 3 5 2 3 5 3 3 5 4 FITS 3 3 1 2 SDI 3 3 1 3 Trans 3 3 1 4 Tx 3 3 1 5 Battery 3 3 1 6 Telem Datapoint values 3 3 2 1 Current Condition Audit log Data storage information 3 4 1 1 Percentage full 3 4 1 2 Capacity 3 4 1 3 Oldest data 3 4 1 4 Newest data 3 4 1 5 Estimated overwrite date Data viewing 3 4 2 1 Graph view 3 4 2 2 Table view Data operations 3431 Downloading stored data 3 4 3 2 Deleting stored data Remote datalogger communication FTS telemetry G5 GOES transmitter AirTalk Radio voice transmitter RVT Operation page 26 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation 3 1 General Datalogging is a simple straightforward process data is sampled and stored on predefined intervals Operation of the datalogger is also quite simple as the datalogger GUI has several facilities which can be password protected to configure the datalogger and to monitor the status of the datalogger and datalogging system The user has several options when interfacing with the datalogger The simplest option is to use the datalogger s touchscreen GUI together with a USB memory stick Alternately the datalogger can be connected to a PC as a USB device Third the datalogger telemetry port can be connected to a PC through an RS 232 serial port As well several telemetry choices exist for remote data collection
30. Data Advanced Setup screen allows the user to select the following two options e Enable 30 second caching 10 min default Decrease the size of the cache used between data logging operations and the NandFlash memory The default cache size stores about 10 minutes worth of data between writes to NandF lash If this option is selected the cache stores only about 30 seconds worth of data The NandFlash is thus written 20 times more often than in the default configuration which reduces its lifespan by a corresponding factor e Enable 8 year Log File 2 year default Increase the size of file allocated to storing logged data The default log file is 13 4 MB enough for 2 years of data under typical usage If this option is selected the log file is expanded to 54 MB enough for about 8 years of data under typical usage The consequence is that the time required for indexing and deleting data is increased by a factor of at least 10 To change the advanced data setup press the Edit button on the screen Data Advanced Setup aio le Enable 30 second Caching 10 min default Enable 8 year Log File 2 year default fi Figure 7 116 Data Advanced Setup screen 7 8 Current Conditions em The Current Conditions icon displays a set of user selected datapoints for easy monitoring of a SH specified set of data The Current Condition screen see Figure 7 117 is not automatically ef updated by the datalogger The Refresh button can be used t
31. Data Status screen While it is possible to graph a large date range the user should be aware that there may be a delay to format the graph depending on the number of readings in the selected range Graphing capability in the datalogger is intended to show trends over a short time period to help the user determine proper sensor and station operation Multiple variables can be graphed at the same time Figure 7 112 shows a graph of the RNIN sensor over a two hour period Figure 7 112 Graph Data screen The Full Screen button expands the graph to fill the entire display area The lt and gt buttons scroll forwards and backwards by half the time scale in this case one hour for each time the button is pressed Pressing the variable button in this example labeled RNIN allows the user to toggle through all the variables defined for the graph The name of the variable currently being displayed active variable is shown on the variable button Data from the active variable is displayed in its selected colour and the y axis changes to the range defined for the active variable Data from the non active variables are displayed in grey The Setup button provides access to the Graph Set up screen see Figure 7 113 Graph Setup Date Range From 2 4 2013 los 4 J Custom el to 2 5 ena ali 20 52 Lal Available Variables Display Variables ja RNIN finch Figure 7 113 Graph Set up screen FITS page 139 Axiom H2 User Man
32. Dead Zone Textbox Enabled when in edit mode Displays edits dead zone value floating point number for alert triggering evaluation FITS page 226 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Snooze Time Textbox Enabled when in edit mode Displays edits snooze time seconds for alert triggering evaluation Cancellation DTMF Code Textbox Enabled when in edit mode Displays edits DTMF code used to cancel alert message repeat transmissions DTMF codes must be 2 to 4 digits long Alerts can share a common cancellation code However a cancellation code cannot be the same as a message transmission code Enabled Disabled Radio button group Always enabled Enablement setting for the alert Enabled The alert is enabled Disabled The alert is disabled For information about enabling and disabling alerts see section 9 1 3 4 Controlling whether alerts are transmitted OK Button Always enabled Commits changes made in this dialog and returns to the AirTalk Configuration Editor Alerts screen providing the defined alert is valid see below Changes are not committed until this button is pressed Cancel Button Always enabled Cancels all changes made in this dialog and returns to the AirTalk Configuration Editor Alerts screen 9 3 12 2 Validity conditions Name must not be the name of any other defined alert Selections must be made in Message Trigger Condition Snooze Time must be either empty or an inte
33. Ei Ei ampie times a gt gt p oH e e ep O Wal Time midnight 00 00 00 Figure 7 85 Max Min process sample set timings In the above diagram e A sample set is a set of values over which one maximum and or minimum is calculated e Sample set k contains samples occurring at times tkj S k 1 D jI where S is the value of Start Time D is the value of Duration I is the value of Process Interval 24 hr kal D Il wll FITS page 119 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference e Note that the first sample in each set does ao occur on a Duration boundary but is the first one following that boundary If you wish the first sample to occur on a Duration boundary then you must set Start Time to Duration Interval Timestamp with time of occurrence determines how logged maximum and minimum datapoints are timestamped see next section 7 6 3 1 2 Logging Settings tab Max Min Process Setup 20 23 10 Mame Input el nia Configure logging performed by this Process Log with Input 7 Log Maximum Log Minimum Log Process Outputs Min Max DataPoints Figure 7 86 Max Min Logging Set up screen Logging Settings tab The Logging Settings tab allows you to establish logging in the same sense as other data logging established in separate logs within the process configuration Aside from convenience this allows some special features to be incorporated that cannot be provided through ordi
34. Figure 7 50 Figure 7 51 Figure 7 52 Figure 7 53 Figure 7 54 Figure 7 55 Figure 7 56 Figure 7 57 FTS Table of Contents Sen Or EK Cli SIONS S CC Sorosa E E E 71 Audi COO TE ee ee 73 Serial Number Table Scree E 74 Seral Number Update SCI E 74 EATER EPO ES E eege 75 SE eg E dn EE 75 Beki te FORE SC SC E 76 Save REDO E 76 EE 77 Igel Tee EE 77 SDland Dedicated Sensor ICONS aiiaj scseca ss cree cdaceapa tenn cinemas cicpanbeadinndbpddcicndeny a aaae aiara da adani ainen naisien 77 SENSO EXCENSION ICONS geed 77 Battery oem or oep Sre E 79 Solar Panel Sensor Setup screen 80 CSS Kn e SSS Ol SU SCSI EE 80 Ram SENSORS Ee SCLC CIN asane E erences teaver E EE ee thease yteeneeveteese teensy ens 81 Rain Sensor Display screen cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaaaaeaeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesaaaaaaeneeeeeees 81 SB ke CNIS Ol SOT WD E 82 SDI Sensor Command Set up SChECN siasisinieacncngdeeeuaiivecnvatiarisenthniucttlsbinendd nian tnoernlueess 82 SDI Sensor Field SEC UD SChECN E 83 Stage Sensor Set up screen Sensor tab 2000 es 84 Stage Sensor Set up screen Stage tab es 85 Stage Sensor Extension Set up screen Temp tabu 86 Stage Sensor Extension Display screen with Stage Offset 86 Pressure Transducer Set up screen Sensor ta 87 Pressure Transducer Set up screen Stage Lab 88 Pressure Transducer Set up screen Temp tab cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaa
35. GS Device Type AirTalk Standard Col Language English United States Failsafe Ok NesID 32464164 Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Self Timed 68 bytes at 19 53 00 wr bh Radio Type RTC Invalid l Cutoff 6 54 der Resume 11 der Cutoff 6 54 def Resume 11 der E Pork 4 Port P E Port 4 Port P a D d BR Figure 7 120 Telemetry screen Telem A and Telem B tabs FITS page 143 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 9 1 Device type The Dev Type Device Type button is used to configure the datalogger for the device attached to the associated telemetry port See Figure 7 121 G5 specific for the FIS G5 GOES Transmitter RVT specific for the FTS Radio Voice Transmitter version 1 AirTalk specific for AirTalk FTS Radio Voice Transmitter version 2 FTS generic port setting None disables the Telemetry port 19 44 12 Telemetry B Port Type Port Type Port 4 Port B Figure 7 121 Telemetry Device Selection screen 7 9 1 1 FTS telemetry device The FTS device type sets the telemetry port settings to 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Currently the datalogger s port should be configured to a Port Type of FTS for all telemetry devices other that an FTS G5 GOES Transmitter or an FTS RVT Radio Voice Transmitter 7 9 1 2 G5 telemetry device The G5 device type is specific to and should only be used with the FTS G5 GOES Transmitter G5 status information reported on the Tele
36. ISolar for solar panel current Solar Amps The value reported in solar panel voltage and solar panel current is an average value from the last 10 seconds FTS WW Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Solar Sensor Setup 19 43 59 Sensor SolarPanel Active Figure 7 29 Solar Panel Sensor Setup screen 7 4 2 3 Case temperature Figure 7 30 shows the Case Temp Sensor Setup screen for the datalogger s internal case temperature sensor The default parameter name for this sensor is TCase and the user can select units of Celsius or Fahrenheit Case Temp Sensor Setup Active Figure 7 30 Case Temp Sensor Setup screen 7 4 3 Dedicated sensors Dedicated sensors are sensors which have a specifically labeled Ge not SDI datalogger front panel connector 7 4 3 1 Rain Figure 7 31 shows the Rain Sensor Setup screen The default parameter name for this sensor is RNIN and the user can specify any units they desire typically inches mm or counts default of inches The tip increment defaults to 0 01 but this value can be overridden by the user The tip increment is the amount of rain measured by one rain gauge contact closure FITS page 80 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Ham Sensor Setup 19 41 18 Sensor IRWIN Units Active Tip Increment Auto Reset C jan al zero At Power Ups g Rollover C bo KSE Figure 7 31 Rain Sensor Set up screen The Auto Reset checkbo
37. Name gt YYYY MM DD hh mm csv 3 2 2 4 3 Visit Report folder The Visit Report subfolder is the directory used by the Axiom H2 datalogger for storing site visit reports and configuration summary reports to a USB memory stick Typical file names are as follows Start Visit StartVisitReport_2009 4 9 13 28 txt End Visit EndVisitReport_2009 4 9 13 57 txt Configuration Summary ConfigSummary_2010 8 19 14 47 csv Note timestamp format is YYYY MM DD hh mm format E g 2009 4 9 13 28 denotes April 9 2009 at 13 28 3 3 Datalogger status The Axiom H2 datalogger s Quick Touch System allows the user to quickly assess the datalogger Status indicators on the Home screen provide a snapshot of datalogger s current operating state The Home screen also provides easy access to more detailed datalogger status information such as datapoint values sensor readings and processing calculations as well as an audit log file Additionally the datalogger time is always displayed in the upper right corner of the touchscreen to show that the datalogger is functioning 3 3 1 Home screen status indicators Home screen status indicators provide information such as sensor activity transmitter status battery voltage and battery state to allow the user to make a quick assessment as to how the datalogger is operating The six status indicators at the bottom of the Home screen are Built in SDI Trans Tx Battery and Telem see Figure 1 4 3 3 1
38. Report includes Length of Visit information Save Report 14 46 02 Visit Report for 01 30 2013 14 47 41 Tech Mame cw Trip Number 3 Local Time 01 20 2013 14 47 41 GMT 01 30 2013 14 47 41 Length of Visit 00 01 14 Station Info Station Name Fo Demo Station Figure 7 23 Save Report End This alternating Start Visit End Visit functionality allows the user to capture the station s current operating conditions start visit and then capture the stations operating conditions after completion of any maintenance work end visit so that a full record of site maintenance is retained FITS page 76 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 Sensors The Sensors icon opens the Sensors screen which enables the user to configure sensors for the Axiom H2 datalogger Figure 7 24 shows the Sensors screen for a blank datalogger no sensors configured the only option for the user is to add a new sensor Normally the datalogger would be preconfigured by FTS and several sensors would be visible on the Sensor screen see Figures 28 29 and 30 Sensors Figure 7 24 Sensors screen Pressing the Add button allows the user to configure a new sensor for the datalogger The new sensor can be one of the datalogger s internal sensors see Figure 7 25 or an external sensor connected to a dedicated or SDI input see Figure 7 26 or a Sensor Extension see Figure 7 27 LOLO LLOL AO SDI AM F
39. Size Figure 7 56 Stage Offset Tool screen more example data 5 Scroll through the stage sensor readings highlight the reading which corresponds with the time of the staff gauge reading and then press Select Figure 7 56 Enter Staff Gauge Value 14 08 42 35 al DHHHDHDDE Figure 7 57 Stage Sensor Extension Staff Gauge Entry screen 6 Enter the staff gauge reading Figure 7 57 Confirm Stage Settings 4 Stage using old offset 0 676056 Stage using new offset 3 5 Staff Gauge Value 3 5 Sensor Reading 0 676056 Calculated Offset 2 823944 Are you sure you would like to confirm these changes Figure 7 58 Stage Sensor Extension Stage Settings Confirmation screen FITS page 97 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 After entering the staff gauge reading the datalogger display the offset data and requests confirmation of the new stage offset calculation Figure 7 58 Press Yes to accept the calculation Press No to decline it and abort polled mode 8 After accepting the stage settings the stage sensor displays the adjusted stage value as well as the calculated stage offset Figure 7 39 Press Clear Figure 7 39 to return the stage offset to zero Joro 7 4 5 6 SDI AM WI Sch Figure 7 59 shows the Analog Module Set up screen Sensor tab which is the top level set up CDI AMI screen provided by the SDI AM sensor extension for the FTS SDI AM 4 channel analog module The default name for this s
40. They are enabled only when Burst Avg is selected 7 4 5 6 1 3 Analog input settings Analog Module Set up 19 56 51 Analog Channel 1 Name Mode Single Ended Range oa el Figure 7 61 SDI AM Analog Module Set up screen Analog Channel tab On the Analog Module Set up screen four tabs Ant An2 An3 and And are used to configure the module s four analog input channels Figure 7 61 The name operating mode and input voltage range are independently set for each of the four channels Analog channel values are reported in millivolts mV or milliamps mA depending on the channel s Mode setting The text entered in the Analog Channel Name textbox is used as a datapoint in the datalogger FTS nae Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 6 1 4 Power output settings Analog Module Set up 09 51 58 Sensor Sched oni anz ang Ang Pl pe Ur Power 1 Mode Sief On Time op 00 E Period i Figure 7 62 SDI AM Analog Module Set up screen Power Output tab On the Analog Module Set up screen two tabs P1 and P2 are used to configure the module s two power outputs see Figure 7 62 The two tabs are only used to configure the SDI AM module power outputs the power outputs do not appear as datapoints in the datalogger The power outputs can be configured as Disabled always off Enabled always on Warm up only on for the specified time at the start of any analog channe
41. Timed Running Peak Wind Peak Wind Figure 7 83 Process Icons After a process has been configured its icon appears on the Processes screen Figure 7 82 The process displays its outputs when its icon is pressed IMPORTANT When a process is run the latest available value for a process input is used for the process calculation When a process is run the latest available value for a process input is used for the process calculation Internal and dedicated sensors values are updated every second by the datalogger so that the last value for these sensors is never more than one second old however SDI sensors are only read on their programmed interval FITS page 117 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference This means that if an SDI sensor is only read every ten minutes and if that SDI sensor s output is used as an input to a process and if the process is calculated every minute then the process uses the same SDI sensor output value for ten consecutive calculations 7 6 1 Built in date and time datapoints In addition to datapoints defined by configuring sensors and processes Axiom dataloggers also provide built in datapoints that give users access to the current date and time These can be useful when defining processes particularly functions and scripts The date and time datapoints are defined as follows Datapoint name Description TBD TBD 7 6 2 Restrictions on process datapoint names The same res
42. USB memory stick use the Load Configuration File screen Figure 7 6 Home gt Station gt Set up tab gt Load Configuration The screen automatically displays the contents of folder appropriate to the Load From option selected To search for and select any file in the datalogger or on USB press Browse FITS page 6x Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Load Configuration File ry Load From USB Station Folder Demo Logger CO Load From USB Template Folder Load From Local Template Folder H ard Dis MG Data Log c Sie mo Loc ger Confi k Ce onfig l Figure 7 6 Load Configuration File screen 7 2 3 2 1 Load from USB station folder The Load from USB Station Folder option default selection automatically examines the station s Config folder on the USB memory stick If the datalogger does not have a station name i e the station name is blank then the name station is used as a default station name The file selection box lists the configuration files available Typically the station s Config folder on the USB device contains configuration files previously saved from this datalogger Select the configuration to load and press OK 7 2 3 2 2 Load from USB template folder The Load from USB Template Folder option automatically looks in the Template folder on the USB memory stick The file selection box lists the template files available Select the template to load and press OK Typically the template folder
43. When in edit mode the user can modify it FITS page 213 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases Messages alerts DTMF Languages Tabs Figure 9 10 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen common elements 9 3 5 1 Indicators and controls Tabs Opens the selected tab OK Button Always enabled Returns to the AirTalk Status screen Edit Button Enabled when the user has edit permission Places the screen including tab contents in edit mode Home Button Always enabled Returns to the Home screen FITS AirTalk guide page 214 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 6 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Phrases tab Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Phrases View mode AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 43 19 Messages Alerts DTMF Languages Phrase list Edit mode AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 43 19 J Messages Alerts DTMF Phrase list Figure 9 11 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Phrases tab 9 3 6 1 Indicators and controls Phrase list Single select list Always enabled Lists all phrases defined in the datalogger For each phrase the phrase s name and its possibly abbreviated content in the AirTalk s current language are displayed New Enabled in edit mode Opens the Phrase Editor screen in edit mode with blank fields Setup Visible in view mode Enabled when a phrase is selected in the l
44. button causes the failsafe to be cleared to return to OK status 8 2 3 Set up The Set up button on the G5 Status screen displays the G5 Setup screen which enables the user to set the appropriate G5 transmitter parameters FITS page 149 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference 8 2 3 1 Transmitter tab Telemetry A G5 CS1 Setup in a ea Self Timed Pwr Params NESID Satellite west RP Transmit Power Levels Telemetry A G5 CS 7 Setup Ke fl te Self Timed Pwr Params NESID Sa Satellite west ES Transmit Power Levels 1200 bps E Jdem Uisg 1200 bps dem 300 bps dem mode 300 bps dBm 100 bps dem Telemetry A G5 C51 Setup 15 58 Self Timed Pwr Params NESID Satellite WEST el NESIC e Satellite WEST el Transmit Power Levels Edit Transmit Power Levels i 1200 bps HE dBm bai 1200 bps dem 300 bps d m 300 bps d m 100 bps dem Telemetry A G5 CS 7 Setup 15 58 Salft Timed Pwr Params Figure 8 2 G5 Set up screens Transmitter tab Transmit parameters for the G5 are provided by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA These parameters allow the user to retrieve data from their remote site using the GOES Data Collection System DCS On this tab you specify the following GOES parameters NESID The ADDRESS an eight character identifier for your assignment Satellite The GOES satellite used for your assignment East or West You can also view and in the cas
45. connection is established with the datalogger you can use Microsofts Remote Display program to interact with the datalogger GUI through the PC instead of using the datalogger s touchscreen This is an ideal tool to use if the datalogger s touchscreen has been damaged or if the ambient temperature is below 20 C and the display is not readable see the Touchscreen Considerations section of this manual The drawback to this tool is that it is slower than using the built in datalogger touchscreen Remote Display requires certain settings for best performance with the datalogger A customized Remote Desktop application is available from FTS which has settings preconfigured for optimal use please contact FTS for a free copy of the Remote Display application 3 1 5 2 Windows7 The PC automatically senses the datalogger when the connection is made A Found New Hardware message appears the first time the datalogger is connected to the PC 3 1 5 2 1 Windows Mobile Device Center On a PC running Windows 7 an application called Windows Mobile Device Center is available It does not start automatically when a datalogger or other mobile device is plugged in It must be started manually and it is usually best to start it before plugging in the datalogger When Windows Mobile Device Center is running and the datalogger is plugged in Windows Mobile Device Center usually but not always for reasons not understood detects it and notifies the
46. define your threshold variable first Threshold tracker variable Problem The threshold tracker variable is not defined until you define the alert and the alert cannot be fully defined until you define a phrasing that uses the threshold tracker variable Solution Use one of the following placeholder techniques a Placeholder message i iii V Initially define the alert using any message as a placeholder If you have no messages defined yet first define one that has no content Define the phrasing s to be used in the alert message using the threshold tracker variable that now exists because you defined the alert Define the phrase s and finally the actual message to be used in the alert Go back to the alert and change the placeholder message to the actual message you just defined b Placeholder threshold i Define the phrasing s that will be used in the alert Initially use a temporary placeholder value for the threshold value The placeholder value can be a constant probably easiest or any existing datapoint You cannot refer to the threshold tracker datapooint yet because it is not defined until the alert is defined page 183 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide ii Follow the standard sequence for defining an alert Define a phrase using the phrasing s a message using the phrase and then the alert using the message it Go back to the placeholder phrasing s and change them t
47. drop down satisfies the Expression Only log if the difference between the value of the variable selected in the Expression drop down and the last logged value of the variable satisfies the Expression Only log if the difference of the value of the variable selected in the Expression drop down over the last logging interval satisfies the Expression The Expression input selection is limited to one variable Valid operators for the Expression are gt greater than gt greater than or equal to lt less than Ee less than or equal to equal to 7 7 2 Download The Download button on the Data Status screen allows the user to export data to a USB memory stick or erase the data stored in the datalogger Download Data 20 36 23 Date Range From 6 25 2011 4 p o0 4 fal tf 2 5 2013 lt gt 20 34 alt Output Format CH Binary CS SHEF Date Time Format Iyyyy AMM dd HH mm ss sl Include Units Line 7 7 2 1 Exporting stored data Select Variables Figure 7 108 Download Data screen The Download Data screen allows the user to export a copy of the logged data to a USB memory stick see Figure 7 108 The user can select the date and time range of the data to be exported as well as the data format either CSV or binary of the export The downloaded data file is ttme stamped and haves the following naming format station name yyyy mm_ dd hh ss with either a csv or bin extension
48. edit mode Opens the Set AirTalk Language dialog Current Language Priority Enabled selection in edit mode A single select list showing all supported languages in priority order Up Button Enabled when in edit mode and a language not at the top of the list is selected Moves the current selection in the Current Language Priority list up one line Down Button Enabled when in edit mode and a language not at the bottom of the list is selected Moves the current selection in the Current Language Priority list down one line FITS page 230 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 16 Set AirTalk Language screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Edit gt Languages gt Set Lang Set AirTalk Language 19 15 48 English United States Languages list Figure 9 21 Set AirTalk Language screen g 3 16 1 Indicators and controls Languages list Single select list Always enabled Displays selects the current language for AirTalk messages OK Button Always enabled Commits changes made in this dialog and returns to the AirTalk Configuration Editor Languages screen Changes are not committed until this button is pressed Commit includes sending the necessary language sound files to the AirTalk hardware if they are not already loaded If the commit fails AirTalk hardware returns a failure code some indication of this is presented to the user and the dialog is not dismissed The user may retry with
49. for the file to be saved Configuration files is given a default name of Configuration Y YY Y MM DD hh mm ss xml Template files are given a default name of Template YYYY MM DD hh mm ss xml The file name changes to the default name each time a different save option is selected The default name automatically populated in the Save File Name box can be overridden by the user 7 2 3 1 2 Save to USB station folder The Save to USB Station Folder option default selection automatically saves the configuration file in the Station s Config folder on the USB memory stick The station folder on the memory stick has the same name as the datalogger If the datalogger does not have a station name i e the station name is blank then the name station is used as the folder name The file that is saved has the file name entered in the Save File Name box 7 2 3 1 3 Save to USB template folder The Save to USB Template Folder option automatically saves a template file in the Template folder on the USB memory stick The file that is saved has the file name entered in the Save File Name box 7 2 3 1 4 Save to local template folder The Save to Local Template Folder option automatically saves a template file in the datalogger s internal template folder The file that is saved has the file name entered in the Save File Name box 7 2 3 2 Load configuration To load a template that is stored on the datalogger or load a configuration or template from a
50. from the station during a site visit is complete The datalogger has an internal serial number table which can be used to record serial numbers of the equipment used at the site Also a visit report feature allows the user to download a log of relevant datalogger information at the start and end of the site visit 5 3 1 Site visit procedure The following procedure is recommended when visiting the site 1 Survey the site to ensure the site is safe check the site for obvious hazards and deal with them appropriately 2 Survey the equipment for any malfunctions or incorrect sensor or antenna orientations and record your findings 3 Insert your memory stick into one of the datalogger s USB HOST ports 4 Go to the Visit Report screen Home gt Service gt Visit Report enter your name in the technician box and press the Start Visit button This will record the station s current operating state 5 Perform the required service work and have a colleague at the office ensure telemetry transmissions are functional 6 Update the Serial Number Table in the datalogger Home gt Service gt Serial Table to accurately reflect the equipment installed on the site 7 Go to the Visit Report screen Home gt Service gt Visit Report and press the End Visit button This will record station s operating state at the end of your visit 5 3 2 Serial number table The Serial Number Table Home gt Service gt Serial Table allows
51. gt Radio Type Pave Mot D Cutoff 6 5 defi Resume 114 der 2 l 3 4 E Port 4 Port P d AirTalk Status 11 10 43 2 Since last reset or system restart 6 DTMF messages queued 0 DTMF messages spoken Alert messages queued Alert messages spoken Total messages spoken 7 Battery Current 8 Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Yolt Alert 7 9 DS continued on next page FTS AirTalk guide 1 On the Home screen tap Telemetry The Telemetry screen appears Navigate to appropriate Telem tab AirTalk is commonly on Telem port B Tap the Status button next to the Radio Voice Transmitter port The AirTalk Status screen appears Tap the Setup button The Messages tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears Tap Edit The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen enters edit mode and the New button is enabled Tap New page 188 Axiom H2 User Manual ie continued from prev paqe Message Editor 14 03 12 Available Phrases Content pl ALERT ALERT Battery Current BA A Batt current BATTE p245 ALERT ALE wl SENSOR ERROI w2 LOGGER NOT R Message Editor Narre DTMF Code Available Phrases Content pi ALERT ALERT a gt Battery Current BA 245 ALERT ALE SENSOR ERR 4 Batt current BATT 2 LOGGER NOT R Message Editor Name DTMF Code 4537 Available Phrases Content pi ALERT ALERT 4 p245 ALERT ALEI wi S
52. in its circular data file The estimated overwrite date is based on the capacity estimation and the current date 3 4 2 Data viewing The user can examine logged data in tabular or graphical format To view and to customize a graph of the available data use the Data Graph screen Home gt Data gt Graph To view all logged data in a tabular format use the Data Table screen Home gt Data gt Table 3 4 2 1 Graph view Graph View the Data Graph screen Home gt Data gt Graph Data is useful for examining a data trend over a short period of time While it is possible to graph a large time period the user should be aware that it may take the datalogger an extended time to format the graph depending on the number of readings in the selected range To configure the graph set the date and time range select the datapoints to display set the y axis minimum and maximum use the Graph Setup screen Home gt Data gt Graph Data gt Setup Cog 3 4 2 2 Table view Table View the Data Table screen Home gt Data gt Display Table is useful for examining specific data values presented in a tabular format The user is able to resize the data columns as well as reposition the data columns by drag and drop so that they can easily compare datapoint values FTS m Axiom H2 User Manual Operation The Jump button on the Data Table screen allows the user to go to a specific time in the logged data 3 4 3 Data operations To e
53. in only one DTMF code at a time and that you wait for the response to a code before keying in another code 9 4 1 4 How the system responds to DTMF codes When the datalogger receives a code it compares it to all configured DTMF codes transmit codes cancel codes and suspend resume codes e Updates the Last Received display on the Telemetry Status screen with this code e If it finds a match the datalogger takes the appropriate action triggers or cancels a message transmission or suspends or resumes alerting e If the code received does not match any configured code the datalogger does nothing except to indicate on the Telemetry Status screen that the last recetved code was unused not defined in AirTalk FITS page 233 Axiom H2 User Manual RVT telemetry reference Chapter 10 RVT telemetry reference FITS page 234 Axiom H2 User Manual RVT telemetry reference 10 1 RVT vs AirTalk RVT is the first and quite different release of the FTS radio voice messaging system whose current release is known as AirTalk This chapter documents the first generation RVT system for those customers who have it If you have AirTalk please see Chapter 9 AirTalk guide 10 2 Status The RVT Status screen is displayed Figure 10 1 when Status associated with the RVT transmitter on the Telemetry screen usually on tab Telem B is pressed The RVT Status screen provides an interface for the user to configure the RVT
54. in radians cosine in radians tangent in radians arcsine in radians arcos in radians arctan in radians ATAN2 y x arctan in radians this operator preserves the quadrant of the result SteinhC x calculates the temperature of a thermistor in Celsius from its resistance using the simplified Steinhart Hart equation see below Simplified Steinhart Hart equation 1 T A BInR CUnk 27319 Symbol Meaning Value Note T temperature C R thermistor resistance Q A 1 0295 x 10 coefficient for YSI 44006 thermistor B BBS 1A se Deg coefficient for YSI 44006 thermistor C 1 5680 x 10 7 coefficient for YSI 44006 thermistor 7 6 8 2 Loading froma file The Load button allows the user to load a function from an XML file The file can be loaded from the datalogger s internal memory or from a USB memory stick All datapoints used in the function must be defined in the datalogger prior to loading the function FITS page 127 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference In the following example file the function Temp_F is defined Temp_F is a formula to convert temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit The Temp_C datapoint must already be defined in the datalogger in order for the function load to be successful lt xml version 1 0 encoding UTF 8 gt lt XMLRoot gt lt PrOCcesses gt lt Temp F ProcessType FuncProcess Units F Equation 32 Temp C 9 5 Precision 1 gt lt Processes gt lt
55. input is the power source for the datalogger while the SOLAR PANEL input is used by the internal power management system to charge the connected 12V battery 4 2 4 1 Battery connection The system s 12V battery is connected to the datalogger s front panel BATTERY connector by a custom battery cable available from FTS The BATTERY connector is the power source for the datalogger The battery cable s ring terminals should always be connected to the battery before the battery cable is connected to the datalogger Also to ensure proper power up the battery should always be connected to the datalogger before connecting the solar panel The battery connection procedure is outlined below WARNING The battery cable fuse will blow if the battery connections are reversed The correct procedure for connecting the battery power is as follows 1 Connect the battery cable to the battery by bolting each of the cable ring terminals to the appropriate battery terminal The ring terminal with the red wire and the fuse holder goes to the positive side of the battery The other ring terminal with the black and white wires goes to the side of the battery Contact FTS to discuss cabling considerations for the parallel connection of batteries if dual batteries are required at the site 2 Mount the temperature sensor to the battery by taping it to the top of the battery using foam tape or duct seal putty The sensor is mounted between the two b
56. interval see Figure 7 105 After a Log Interval is configured it appears on the Logging Intervals screen Multiple Log Intervals can be configured in the datalogger To delete a Logging Interval tap Delete A Delete Item screen will appear Click on the item you wish to delete and then confirm the deletion to remove the log interval from the datalogger Repeat for each item you wish to delete and then click the Back or Home button to leave the Delete Item screen Deleting Log Intervals does not delete data stored in the datalogger Select Item to Delete 20 24 19 01 00 00 LOG RNIN Note Deleting Log Intervals does not delete data stored in the datalogger 7 7 1 1 Logging interval Logging Interval Setup 20 29 35 Interval ol o DE Offset ol oi Available Variables Logged Variables Figure 7 105 Logging Interval Setup screen To configure a Log Interval the user must set how often and when the data is logged and specify what data is to be stored Press Edit to enable datapoint selection labeled Variables in Figure 7 105 and use the Move Right Arrow and Move Left Arrow to specify which datapoints is logged Interval and Offset determine how often and when the data is logged FITS page 134 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Example An Interval of 01 00 00 and an Offset of 00 05 00 configures the datalogger to log the specified Variables every hour at five minutes past the hour 00 05 00 01 05 00 02 05 00
57. is active Suspend on Power Up FITS AirTalk guide b Ifyou select a Variable Value select a Threshold Variable to supply that value 35 Threshold Tracker Variable is initially set to the name of the alert followed by _Thid Edit this value if you wish to use a different tracking variable name Only the name changes the variable itself is the same 36 Tap OK 37 The Alert Editor screen reopens 38 Tap OK 39 The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears with the new alert listed page 195 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 2 4 Modifying or deleting an existing phrase or phrasing Telemetry 11 04 59 1 Telem a Teeme Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Radio Type wr fy 9 Cutoff 6 5 defi Resume 114 der l l On the Home screen tap Telemetry The Telemetry screen appears 3 Navigate to appropriate Telem tab AirTalk is commonly on Telem port B 4 Tap the Status button next to the Cu mm Fort E Radio Voice Transmitter port AirTalk Status 11 10 43 Since last reset or system restart DTMF messages queued 0 Alert messages queued 0 6 Tap the Setup button Alert messages spoken Total messages spoken AirTalk Configuration Editor Les eaa Phrases j Messages Battery Current 7 The Messages tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears 8 Tap the Phrases tab U continued on next
58. of the G5 s failsafe circuit Self Timed The number of bytes queued in the Self Timed Transmit buffer for the next timed transmission Additionally VIEW displays the contents of the Self Timed Transmit buffer Random The number of bytes queued in the Random Transmit buffer for the next random transmission Additionally VIEW displays the contents of the Random Transmit buffer Note that Random transmissions are only enabled when the G5 has been configured for Time Ordered or Pseudo Binary transmission message format Deployment Information GPS Status of the G5 s internal GPS unit Antenna Inclination inclination to be used for antenna mounting Antenna Bearing true north and compass bearing to be used for antenna mounting 8 2 1 View The View button on the G5 Status screen allows the user to examine the current contents of the transmit buffer The contents of the transmit buffer are delivered to the G5 transmitter approximately 90 seconds prior to the G5 transmit time In order to meet timing requirements for transmission data should be sent to the transmitted buffer at least two minutes prior to the G5 transmit time 8 2 2 Trip Clear For CS2 standard G5 s there is a button on the G5 CS2 Status screen to the right of the Failsafe status When the failsafe status is OK this button is labeled Trip when it is TRIPPED or unknown the button is labeled Clear The Trip button causes the transmitter failsafe to trip The Clear
59. pin male bayonet military style connector which can accept a solar panel array up to a maximum of 100 Watts The SOLAR PANEL input has an internal blocking diode to prevent battery voltage from running back through the power management system and discharging through the solar panel at night FITS page 12 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description Normally solar panels are provided by FTS with the appropriate mating connector however if required details for the solar panel connection can be found in the Specifications section of this manual 1 2 1 1 Solar charge operation The SOLAR PANEL input provides power directly to the battery charge control circuits This allows the internal power management system to begin to charge the battery attached to the BATTERY input even when there is not enough battery capacity to run the datalogger i e a completely discharged battery In addition once the datalogger is powered battery charging is temperature compensated for optimal battery charging 1 2 2 Battery The BATTERY connector is colour coded on the datalogger front panel with a black ring around the connector The connector is a seven terminal pin male bayonet military style connector which is designed to connect to a 12 V absorbed glass mat deep cycle battery The cable connection to the battery includes the main battery connection as well as voltage sensing leads and a temperature sensing element This set of connections enables
60. see Figure 6 1 Sensors dedicated internal or SDI are configured to provide datapoints which then can be processed or output as required A process performs an operation on select datapoints and then creates a new datapoint or set of datapoints which then can then be processed again or output as required An output either displays logs or transmits datapoints as specified by the user Input Sensors Processes Averaging max e Dedicated min s etc Outputs Logging Tx e SDI Current conditions e Internal Processes Averaging max min s etc Figure 6 1 Datalogger Configuration Structure When configuring the datalogger sensors should always be configured first as sensors provide the primary data The next step is to configure the desired processes i e averaging max min user variables functions and scripts to manipulate the sensor data The last step is to configure the datalogging 1 e define what data is to be stored and when and telemetry parameters i e for a G5 GOES transmitter set up the transmission parameters and the data to be transmitted IMPORTANT When configuring the datalogger sensors should always be configured first followed by processes and lastly outputs 6 2 Operating algorithms There are five separate algorithms running in the datalogger see Figure 6 2 Each algorithm runs independently and with its own timing The algorithms determine when data is col
61. sensors that are connected to the datalogger and to manually issue commands over the SDI ports Refer to the Configuration and Operation sections of this manual for details on SDI sensor set up and operation 1 5 3 5 Processes icon The Processes icon accesses screens that enable the user to define mathematical calculations and custom scripts to manipulate sensor measurements or other processes A process output is treated the same as a sensor reading both are valid datapoints as the datalogger is not concerned about the source of the data Any datapoint can be logged transmitted displayed or used in another calculation Refer to the Processing section of this manual for details on the various process options 1 5 3 6 Current Conditions icon The Current Conditions icon accesses screens that display and configure a set of user selected datapoints to facilitate easy monitoring of a specific set of data The user can manually refresh the current condition readings at any time or have the datalogger automatically update the display on a one minute interval with a series of current condition readings Refer to the Operation section of this manual for details on viewing the current conditions 1 5 3 7 Telemetry icon The Telemetry icon accesses screens that allow the user to configure the telemetry port for a specific telemetry device and to retrieve status information from the device The options are G5 FTS G5 GOES satellite
62. the Axiom H2 on either of the datalogger s SDI ports The module provides four configurable analog input channels two switched 12 V power supply outputs two excitation voltage outputs and a general purpose counter input Refer to the SDI AM Operating Manual FTS Document Number 700 SDI AM for details on the analog expansion module 1 3 3 Internal sensors Internal sensors are sensors which are inside the datalogger case internal to the datalogger The purpose of these sensors is to provide the user additional station operating information 1 3 3 1 Battery The internal battery sensor measures parameters of the datalogger s front panel BATTERY input The battery sensor can be configured to measure battery voltage current and temperature 1 3 3 1 1 Battery voltage Battery voltage is measured in Volts 1 3 3 1 2 Battery current Battery current is measured in Amps A negative reading indicates current is being pulled from the battery De the battery is being discharged A positive reading indicates current is being supplied to the battery i e the battery is being charged from the solar panel 1 3 3 1 3 Battery temperature Battery temperature can be measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit 1 3 3 2 Solar panel The internal solar panel sensor measures parameters of the datalogger s front panel SOLAR PANEL input This sensor can be configured to measure solar panel voltage and current 1 3 3 2 1 Solar panel voltag
63. the command is sent on all ports As well Load allows the user to load a script from the datalogger s internal memory or from a USB memory stick Figure 7 97 shows a Script process named IncCount The script is run hourly at 15 minutes past the hour The script increments a user variable named Count and then clears Count if Count is greater than or equal to five Script Setup 14 34 40 Interval o oi ok Offset ml D ok ERR Count Count L LEICK TE then x maz Inclount IFfCount gt 5 Count 0 AS 41x Figure 7 97 Script Process Example IncCount Figure 7 98 shows a slightly more complicated script named RNIN123 The script is run every minute and sets a user variable named Result to one two or three depending on the value of sensor RNIN FITS page 120 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Script Setup Script HNINI 37 ei eil Rz zz eo e IEORNIN 1 J Result 1 ELSE IF RNIN lt 2 i gt mazx then x max RAINS Program J Result 2 ELSE J Result 3 gt ZE Figure 7 98 Script Process Example RNIN 7 6 10 Threshold sampling Figure 7 99 shows the TSampler threshold sampling process setup screen Threshold i a a i sampling is a process for the automatic collection of water samples Water samples are taken as A ei certain conditions of the specified Trigger are met The user must enter the Sample Interval and Threshold Off
64. the datalogger and this timing may have been affected by normal datalogger or RVT operation R tConfigForm Configuration file successfully sent and Figure 10 3 RVT Send Configuration screen 10 2 3 Save configuration The Save button on the RVT Status screen is used to store the retrieved RVT configuration to a file on the USB memory stick or datalogger memory The user is required to specify a filename after pressing Save see Figure 10 4 The Save process defaults to the USB memory stick if a memory stick has been inserted in the datalogger FITS page 236 Axiom H2 User Manual RVT telemetry reference Choose RYT Configuration Save File WHard DiskiF Data Logger O4 V3 0 feste Figure 10 4 Choose RVT Configuration Save File screen 10 2 4 Load configuration The Load button is used to retrieve an RVT configuration file from the USB memory stick or datalogger memory The user is required to select a file after pressing Load see Figure 10 5 The Load process defaults to the USB memory stick if a memory stick has been inserted in the datalogger The newly loaded file appears on the RVT Status screen it can then be uploaded to the RVT using Send Choose RYT Configuration File to Load WHard DiskiF Data Logger V3 0 Tests Figure 10 5 RVT Load Configuration screen FITS page 237 Axiom H2 User Manual RVT telemetry reference 10 3 Editing an RVT configuration An RVT configuration file can be edited o
65. time if a G5 GOES transmitter is connected either externally or internally to the datalogger Figure 1 1 identifies the components of the Axiom H2 datalogger front panel The front panel is divided into four functional blocks Power Connections SOLAR PANEL and BATTERY inputs Sensor Inputs colour coded sensor inputs Telemetry Panel dual TELEMETRY or internal GOES with single TELEMETRY User Interface touchscreen stylus and USB ports FITS page 21 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description TELEMETRY USER PANEL INTERFACE N DA MA O DATALOGGER di USB DEVICE d SENSOR POWER INPUTS CONNECTIONS Figure 1 1 Axiom H2 Datalogger Front Panel 1 2 Power connections Power connections for the Axiom H2 datalogger comprise the SOLAR PANEL input and the BATTERY input The BATTERY input is the power source for the datalogger while the SOLAR PANEL input is used by the internal power management system to charge the 12 volt battery 1 2 1 Solar panel The SOLAR PANEL input is colour coded on the datalogger front panel with a black ring around the connector The connector is a three terminal
66. user When it does so the datalogger appears as a WindowsCE device in Windows Explorer WARNING FTS strongly recommends against modifying any files in the datalogger accessed through the Windows Mobile Device Center connection Doing so may cause severe problems in the datalogger 3 1 5 2 2 No Windows 7 equivalent of Remote Display Even though Windows Mobile Center is described as a replacement for Microsoft ActiveSync it does not provide exactly the same features and Microsoft Remote Display does not work with it nor is Remote Display provided with Windows 7 There is currently no program that provides the same functionality of Remote Display on Windows 7 3 1 6 Touchscreen considerations 3 1 6 1 Temperature When the datalogger is operated at low temperatures lower than 20 Celsius the display responds more slowly than it does at room temperature Also the display becomes faint or has low contrast This is normal for the display Although the official specification for low temperature operation of the display is 20 Celsius we have FITS page 20 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation found that typically the display remains readable until approximately 30 Celsius When performing a site visit at temperatures colder than 20 Celsius the user should bring along a laptop computer so that they can remotely connect to the datalogger Note that although the display becomes unreadable at cold temperatures this does not affect
67. while the user checks the staff gauge reading After checking the staff gauge reading and returning to the datalogger the user can select the appropriate time stamped stage sensor reading and then enter the staff gauge value so that the datalogger can calculate the appropriate stage offset FTS e Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference A Polled mode stage offset sequence follows 1 Select the Polled checkbox and then press Set The Stage Polled Values screen opens Figure 7 54 Stage Offset Tool 16 19 24 Polled Stage Values Time Polled Polled Avg Interval SEC Poll Sample Size Figure 7 54 Stage Offset Tool screen empty Set the stage sensor poll interval and sample size for averaging and then press Start The datalogger starts to record stage sensor values and the Start button is replaced by the Stop button Synchronize your watch to the datalogger time and go read the staff gauge Note the time and the staff gauge reading Stage Offset Tool Polled Stage Values ee Polled poled ava Gezai 0 0010 0 0010 16 22 49 0 0110 0 0060 Interval Sec Poll Sample Size Figure 7 55 Stage Offset Tool screen example data 4 Press Stop after reading the staff gauge Figure 7 55 FITS page 96 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Stage Offset Tool Polled Stage values time Polled Polled Avg 19 47 12 0 0010 19 47 28 0 0110 L 19 47 43 0 040 Interval Sec Poll Sample
68. you define your alert It reflects the value of the threshold variable which may be changed from time to time Use it in the phrasing s used in the message emitted by the alert The threshold tracker variable could be viewed as redundant in this example since the threshold variable also supplies the current value of the threshold But if the alert trigger condition was later modified to use a constant trigger value unlikely but possible or to use a different threshold variable a different User Var then the alert message would be rendered incorrect unless the tracker variable which always reflects the threshold value no matter what its source was used It is this fidelity to the actual threshold value in use regardless of source that justifies the existence of the threshold tracker variable Application Some pre planning makes applying the example above much easier First it s important to know that you cannot use a variable datapoint before it is defined This applies to both the threshold variable that you define directly and the threshold tracker variable that is automatically defined when you define an alert This fact has two implications one simple and one more complicated 1 FITS Threshold variable Define this variable with a User Var process before you begin defining your alert You can use the placeholder technique described below in this case too but you don t have to if you remember to
69. 0 cc eee ren eee nner er meer E rete a rere 108 Change SDISensor e isch ec ec ee 109 FSS OIC SDIAddress e E 109 DI e MA e EE 110 VEIREL 110 UT de EE N MOE SCC sapere ce earrancn S nov sae een ee 113 Beete 117 veier en E 117 Max Min Process Set up screen General Settings Gab 118 Max Min process sample set ln 1 UL Le E 119 Max Min Logging Set up screen Logging Settings tab eee 120 Max Min Process ne E 121 Timed Peak Process Setup screen 122 Peak Process E 1 a pccneeranscniarayeayurneyseewsenrien sharia seraneneeaninneecentebsatuswenaaanepeananans 123 Delta Process Eed 123 Average Process SERUP E siianiascimagiva ne irain a a 124 Average Process e E 124 User Variable Geen 125 User Variable Process Display screen 126 Se dei ee 126 SEENEN 128 Script Process Example IN COU Ag soassairsh encarta octane een hesesciednhcncied hte eater phrase piesa ouaenariess 129 SEU 130 TSampler threshold sampling process setup screen 130 page 7 Axiom H2 User Manual Table of Contents Figure 7 100 Threshold Sampling Process Threshold Set Up screen 0 0 eee 131 Figure 7 101 Threshold Sampling Process Advanced Set Up screen 131 Figure 7 102 Threshold Sampling Process Display screen 132 SS e gt Data aS E 133 Figure 7 104 Brey efa aye mll aha a 2 a7 E 133 Fig re 7 105 Logging Interval Setup E EE 134 Figure 7 106 Log Interval Set up screen Disable Logging 0 135 Figure 7 107 Conditional Logging Se
70. 1 Built in Colour Meaning Green dedicated front panel sensors or internal sensors are being read by the datalogger Black no sensor reading activity 3 3 1 2 SDI SDI is actually two indicators in one split left and right for SDI A and SDI B sensor inputs respectively Colour Meaning Green SDI A left or SDI B right sensors are being read by the datalogger Black no sensor reading activity Detailed information on a specific SDI sensor is available through that SDI sensor s definition screen FITS page 34 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation 3 3 1 3 Trans Trans indicates G5 GOES transmitter status This indicator refers to the status of an internal or an externally connected G5 transmitter Colour Meaning Black no status available Yellow the G5 s GPS receiver is on and looking for a GPS fix Green G5 is operational Red G5 has an error refer to the Telemetry status screen for more details Detailed information on the G5 transmitter is available through the Telemetry G5 Status screen Home gt Telemetry gt Status 3 3 1 4 Ix Tx indicatesthe transmission status of the internally or externally connected G5 GOES transmitter Colour Meaning Black no G5 transmitter attached or G5 status not available Red no G5 transmissions have occurred Green data loaded into G5 transmit buffer black text on green background indicates the combined number of bytes loaded for self timed and random transmiss
71. 1704 G5 SW Ver 600 2011 02 08 RTC Invalid 65 Serial 11331704 Failsafe OK Trip RTC Invalid Failsafe OK Trip Self Timed 0 of Max 340 bytes at 00 00 00 Self Timed 0 of Max 340 bytes at 00 00 00 Failsafe GPS Antenna Disconnected OK GPS Antenna Disconnected Antenna Inclination Not Available Antenna Inclination Not Available Antenna Bearing Not Available Antenna Bearing Not Available Telemetry B G5 C51 Status Soo oe Telemetry B G5 CS Status MESIC Time To Wexk Tx 00 00 00 MESIC GS SW Ver 5 02 2012 06 15 65 Serial 11331704 RTC Invalid Time To Next Tx 00 00 00 GE SW Ver 6 00 2011 0206 G5 Serial 11331704 Failsafe agaa Clear RTC Invalid Failsafe TRIPPED ear Self Timed 0 of Max 340 bytes at 00 00 00 Vf ey Self Timed 0 of Max 340 bytes at 00 00 00 Failsafe tripped GPS Antenna Disconnected GPS Antenna Disconnected Antenna Inclination Not Available Antenna Inclination Not Available Antenna Bearing Not Available Antenna Bearing Not Available G5 physical parameters operational status and deployment information is provided FITS page 148 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Physical Parameters G5 SW Ver the G5 s firmware version G5 Serial the G5 s serial number Operational Information NESID The G5 s current NESDIS identifier Time to Countdown timer to the next G5 transmission Next Tx RTC State of the G5 s real time clock Failsafe State
72. 3 00 35 05 MaxMin MaxMin s dependenc 01 28 2013 00 35 05 MaxMin MaxMin s dependenc 01 28 2013 00 32 52 Added new logger 01 00 00 01 26 2013 00 32 22 Add new sensor TCase 01 28 2013 00 32 11 Add new sensor SolarPanel 01 26 2013 00 31 58 Add new sensor Battery 01 26 2013 00 28 54 Successtully loaded the confi aw Figure 7 17 Audit Log screen 7 3 6 1 Save The Save button allows the user to write the datalogger s Audit Log file to the USB memory stick The audit log is automatically saved in the station folder on the memory stick memory stick The full folder and file name is Axiom H2 Data Logger lt station name gt Data AuditLog Y YY Y MM DD hh mm ss txt where lt station name gt is the datalogger s station name and YYYY MM DD hh mm ss is year month day hour minute second The datalogger s Audit Log file is not altered by writing the file to a memory stick 7 3 6 2 Delete The Delete button allows the user to erase the datalogger s Audit Log file The user is prompted to confirm the deletion of the log entries as the log entries cannot be recovered once they have been deleted 7 3 7 Serial number table The Serial Number screen Figure 7 18 Home gt Service gt Serial Table allows the user to enter serial numbers of the sensors telemetry and other equipment associated with the site A device whose serial number needs to be manually entered is shown with a beige background e g Rain in Figure 7 18 A device capab
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74. 5 ALERT ALE Batt current BATTE wl SENSOR ERRO w LOGGER NOT R AirTalk Configuration Editor EISE Phrases Messages Alerts DTMF Languages Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Yolt Alert FITS AirTalk guide 16 Optionally change the order of phrases To change the position of a phrase in the Content list a Select the phrase b To move it up earlier in the list tap Up c To move it down later in the list tap Down 17 To test the message tap Talk The message is spoken on the AirTalk 18 When all phrases for the message have been entered and ordered correctly tap OK 19 The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears with the new message listed not shown in this image 20 Tap OK to exit edit mode and return to the AirTalk Status screen page 190 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 2 3 Creating anew alert Processes 20 20 43 If you plan to use a variable threshold value in the trigger and the variable has not yet been defined 1 On the Home screen tap Processing 2 The Processes screen opens 3 Tap New Process 4 The Please Select Process Type screen opens 5 Tap User Var i z gt maz then x max User Var Setup 12 09 24 6 The User Var Setup screen appears SSES 7 Enter the name units precision and a Units Precision default value applied on power up and when you click OK on this screen for
75. 5 To graph data a On the Home screen press Data b Press Graph c Press the Setup Cog to configure the graph 16 To view data a On the Home screen press Data b Press Table 17 To export data to your USB memory stick a Plug your memory stick into one of the datalogger s USB HOST ports b On the Home screen press Data c Press Download d Select the desired date range and then press Download to download the data e Note that the export process can require some time if a large data range is selected FITS page 24 FI Chapter3 Operation Chapter contents i E E 27 3 1 1 Mouse and keyboard connection 3 1 2 Password protection 3 3 3 1 3 3 1 6 3 1 7 3 1 2 1 User level 3 1 2 2 Tech level 3 1 2 3 Logout Datalogger time 2131 Setting the time 3 1 3 2 Operation with a G5 GOES transmitter Using template and configuration files 3 1 4 1 Configuration files 3 1 4 2 Template files USB connection to a PC 3 1 54 Windows XP 23152 Windows 7 Touchscreen considerations 3 1 6 1 Temperature 3 1 6 2 Touch 3 1 6 3 Screen calibration Telemetry connection to a PC 3 1 7 1 ASCII data download 3 1 8 HDL1 datalogger emulation USB un Ge ie V SEICK lte CS 32 3 2 1 Requirements 3 2 2 File structure 3 2 2 1 H2 Data Logger folder 3 2 2 2 SW folder 3 2 2 3 Template folder 3 2 2 4 Station folder Ree E 1U pene eee ee ee eee eee ere ee ee eee ee eee 34 3 3 1 Home screen status indicators 3 3 1 1 Built in
76. 5 05 Telem A Teler B Device Type 65 Standard 051 Failsafe OK NesID 12345678 Self Timed 14 bytes at 23 00 00 RTC Invalid Cutoff 6 54 def Resume 11 der E Pork 4 Pork P a a Si Figure 3 3 Telemetry screen There are several telemetry devices that are supported a generic device type named FTS a specific device type for the G5 GOES Transmitter named G5 a specific device type for AirTalk named RVT2 and a specific device type for the Radio Voice Transmitter named RVT The option of None is also available in the Device Type FITS page 38 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation selection list Selecting None as the port s telemetry device type disables the telemetry port by turning off port power as well as disabling all port communications To view detailed information for the attached telemetry device press the port s Status button on the Telemetry screen Telemetry A G5 C51 Status MESIO 1235456 76 Time To Next Tx 00 00 00 G5 SW Ver 3 07 2012 06 15 65 Serial 644005 RTC Invalid Failsafe OK Trip Self Timed 14 of Max 340 bytes at 00 00 00 GPS Antenna Disconnected Antenna Inclination Not Available Antenna Bearing Not Available Figure 3 4 Example Telemetry Status screen 3 5 1 FTS telemetry The FTS device type is the default selection for all telemetry devices other than the G5 GOES Transmitter or RVT Radio Voice Transmitter The FTS device type selection configures the telemetry port
77. 7 0 74 0 74 0 5 0 74 0 63 0 74 04 O04 0 44 0 44 0 35 0 44 0 7 0 7 0 74 0 74 0 74 0 74 0 74 0 63 First Peak TPeak Reset occurs after sample is taken lt TPeak is calculated only using 10 00 25 RPeak is now calculated on 10 00 05 to 25 RPeak is now calculated on 10 to 30 RPeak is now calculated on 15 to 35 so 20 is the new Peak NOTE The Average process is a running average is never reset so it is recommended that the Running Peak Wind process be used in conjunction with the Average of Wind Speed 7 6 4 1 Timed Peak Wind a F sw F G Timed Peak Wind Figure 7 88 shows the Timed Peak Process Setup screen which is the set up screen for the Timed Peak Wind process The Timed Peak Wind process calculates the maximum wind speed direction over a fixed duration of time and captures the corresponding wind If desired datapoints for the Peak Speed and Peak Direction can be created default names of tPeakSpeed and tPeakDirection The Log with Input checkbox enables the peak values to be logged as entries with the selected input s data similar to the Max Min process Peak Process Setup SE SHORT E Log with input C Timestamp with time of occurrence Duration 200 oe Peak tPeakSpeed Direction CPeakDirection ES Figure 7 88 Timed Peak Process Setup screen The user must select the desired input and specify the inputs Process Interval i c how oft
78. 7 5 3 2 2 Tavis corporation DISI 1200 water stage sensor When the datalogger recognizes a Tavis DISI 1200 stage sensor the datalogger uses the Tavis sensor extension see section 0 to configure the sensor Refer to the sensor s operating manual for configuration details FITS page 112 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 5 3 2 3 GEMS sensor When the datalogger recognizes a GEMS 9500 series pressure transducer the datalogger uses its built in Stage sensor extension see section 7 4 5 1 to configure the sensor Refer to the sensor s operating manual for configuration details 7 5 3 2 4 Button barometric pressure sensor The datalogger uses the following configuration when a Sutron ACCUBAR Barometric Pressure Sensor is recognized Sensor Name Sutron Command M Field name Field Precision Units BP 1 1 The user needs to specify a measurement Interval and Offset value for the M command Refer to the sensor s operating manual for configuration details 7 5 4 SDI transparent mode The Transparent button at the bottom of the SDI Sensors Screen allows the user to send SDI commands on the datalogger s SDI ports see Figure 7 81 The user must select from the Port drop down menu the datalogger port on which they wish to communicate Also to use this feature the user must have knowledge of the sensor s SDI commands as well as the SDI command syntax SDI Transparent Mode 20 18 46 Port A el
79. 94 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference This screen displays the current readings from the stage sensor Set Stage and Clear Offset enable the user to set the stage offset value They are present when a Stage datapoint is configured on the Stage tab For information on setting the stage offset see section 7 4 5 5 Refer to the Tavis sensor s operating manual for sensor details 7 4 5 5 Setting and clearing the stage offset in stage sensors Once the sensor has been configured and is operating the Set Stage and Clear Offset buttons see Figure 7 53 can be used They are present only if a stage datapoint has been configured on the Stage tab Use Set Stage to match the current sensor reading to the site s staff gauge Use Clear Offset to clear a previously set water level offset These functions are available in the Stage SDI PT Shaft Encoder and Tavis sensor extensions Stage Sensor 15 50 14 Stage OfFset 0 000 rm Time To Next Acquisition fi E Figure 7 53 Stage Sensor Display screen There are two methods available for setting the stage offset in the datalogger If the staff gauge reading is known the user can press Set Stage enter the staff gauge value and then the datalogger calculates and appropriate stage offset from the current stage sensor reading If the staff gauge reading is unknown the user can select the Polled checkbox and then press Set Stage to begin a series of stage sensor readings
80. Available Variables Variables to Download _ o Move all right a Move all left Figure 7 109 Download Data Select Variables screen FITS page 137 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 7 2 1 2 Binary format Data export in binary format is the quickest way to download data from the datalogger to the USB memory stick After downloading data in binary format the FTS Logger Data Conversion Tool can be used to place the data from the binary data file saved on the USB memory stick directly into an FTS database or to convert the data to a CSV file 7 7 3 Deleting stored data The Delete Data button on the Data Status screen permanently deletes all data stored in the datalogger Once deleted the data cannot be recovered After the Delete Data button is pressed the user is prompted to confirm the delete operation see Figure 7 110 Confirm Clear Data Are you sure you wish to permanently delete all your data Figure 7 110 Confirm Delete Data screen IMPORTANT Clearing the data permanently deletes the data from the datalogger A Data Cleared message is displayed once the data has been deleted from the datalogger see Figure 7 111 Press OK to continue Data Cleared Deleting Data Est Overwrite 03 19 2028 DECLA Figure 7 111 Data Deleted screens FITS page 138 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 7 4 Graph A graph of logged data can be created and viewed through Graph on the
81. Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 3 6 Audit log 7 3 6 1 Save 7 3 6 2 Delete 7 3 7 Serial number table 7 3 8 Visit report 7 3 8 1 Technician 7 3 8 2 Trip 7 3 8 3 Start end visit SEENEN 77 7 4 1 Restrictions on sensor datapoint names 7 4 2 Internal sensors 7 4 2 1 Battery 7 4 2 2 Solar 74 22 Case temperature 7 4 3 Dedicated sensors 7 4 3 1 Rain 7 4 4 SDI sensors 7 4 5 Sensor extensions 7 4 5 1 Stage 7 4 5 2 SDI PT Pressure Transducer 74 53 Shaft Encoder 7 4 5 4 Tavis 7 4 5 5 Setting and clearing the stage offset in stage sensors 7 4 5 6 SDI AM 7 4 5 7 SDI RMY 7 4 6 Deleting sensors Te ODEN O E 107 7 5 1 Detecting SDI sensors 7 5 2 SDI sensor problem resolution 7 5 2 1 Changing a detected SDI sensor s address 7 5 2 2 Mapping SDI sensors 7 5 2 3 Configuring a new SDI sensor 7 5 3 Recognized SDI sensors 7 5 3 1 FTS manufactured sensors 7 5 3 2 Other sensors 7 5 4 SDI transparent mode 7 5 4 1 Notation for SDI commands 7 5 4 2 Common SDI commands ek Ee 117 EE Built in date and time datapoints 7 6 2 Restrictions on process datapoint names 7 6 3 Maximum and minimum 7634 Setup screen 7 6 3 2 Example 7 6 4 Peak wind 7 6 4 1 Timed Peak Wind 7 6 4 2 Running Peak Wind 7 6 5 Delta 7 6 6 Average 7 6 7 User variable 7 6 8 Function 7 6 8 1 Built in mathematical operators 7 6 8 2 Loading froma file 7 6 9 Script FITS page s6 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 6 9 1 Built in l
82. Default Power the User Var Up value 8 Tap OK U continued on next paqe FITS page 191 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 7 continued from prev paqe Processes 15 19 42 9 The Processing screen reopens i showing the newly created User Var if gt max ei ke then x max welt ee e i process vlaxMin_scrog RAMaxhin 10 Tap Home 11 The Home screen appears Tap Telemetry Station Current Conditions Built in g continued on next page FITS page 192 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide r continued from prev page Telemetry OED aE 12 The Telemetry screen appears Teema Teeme Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Radio Type Cutoff 6 5 def Resume 11 der 13 Navigate to appropriate Telem tab AirTalk is commonly on Telem port B 14 Tap the Status button next to the Radio Voice Transmitter port Alternately tap the Alerts button This takes the user to the Configuration Editor with the Alerts tab already selected ia Pork 4 Port E d E AirTalk Status 11 10 43 15 The AirTalk Status screen appears Since last reset or system restart DTMF messages queued 0 DTMF messages spoken Alert messages queued Alert messages spoken Total messages spoken 16 Tap the Setup button AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 32 23 17 The Messages tab of the AirTalk Phrases Message
83. ENSOR ERROI wa LOGGER NOT R b U continued on next wW FS FIS 11 AirTalk guide The Message Editor screen opens with all data controls blank Enter a short descriptive name for the message in the Name field Optionally enter a 2 3 or 4 digit DTMF Code used to command that this message be broadcast Add phrases to the message Normally they are added in the order they are to be spoken in the message but their otdering can be modified later if necessary To add a phrase to the message a Select a desired phrase in the Available Phrases list b Tap Move Right Arrow c If no item is selected in the Content list the phrase is added to the end of the Content list If an item is selected in the Content list the phrase is added before above it A phrase can be added more than once to the same message d A message can have no more than 15 phrases 15 Optionally remove phrases from the message To remove a phrase a Select the phrase to be removed in the Content list b Tap Move Left Arrow page 189 Axiom H2 User Manual LJ continued from prev page Message Editor 14 03 12 Name DTMF Code 4537 Available Phrases Content pi ALERT ALERT 4 p245 ALERT ALEI wi SENSOR ERR OI w i LOGGER NOT R a e Message Editor 14 03 12 Name DTMF Code 4537 Available Phrases Content pi ALERT ALERT 4 Battery Current BA p24
84. ITS page 78 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 2 Internal sensors There are three physical sensors internal to the Axiom H2 datalogger used to measure solar panel parameters battery parameters and datalogger temperature The Battery Solar and Case Temp icons access screens to configure these measurements 7 4 2 1 Battery Figure 7 28 shows the Battery Sensor Setup screen Measurable parameters for the battery are the battery voltage current and temperature as well as the voltage of the optional battery back up D cell pack The default sensor name is Battery while the default parameter names are VBatt for battery voltage Volts Batt for battery current Amps TBatt for battery temperature either C or F and VDCell for the optional battery back up D cell pack voltage A negative value for battery current indicates that current is being drawn from the battery the battery is being discharged while a positive value indicates that the battery is being charged The value reported in battery voltage and battery current is an average value from the last 10 seconds Battery Sensor Setup Active Figure 7 28 Battery Sensor Setup screen 7 4 2 2 Solar A Figure 7 29 shows the Solar Sensor Setup screen Measurable parameters for the solar panel ATS are the solar panel voltage and current The default sensor name is Solar Panel while the default T parameter names are VSolar for solar panel voltage Volts and
85. Log of the attached G5 transmitter In addition the current operating state text report is displayed for the user each time the Start End Visit button is pressed The text report includes the following e Visit details i e technician trip number and date e Datalogger details i e station name model version information etc e Power supply information i e battery voltage battery current solar panel voltage etc e Serial number table e Telemetry information e Current conditions 5 3 3 1 Start end visit The Start End Visit button on the Service Report screen toggles between Start Visit and End Visit as a reminder to the user of where they are in the site visit process The same information is saved for both reports the exception is that the length of the visit is included in the End Visit text report 5 3 3 2 Technician The Technician box allows the user to enter their name or initials as a record of who performed the site visit 5 3 3 3 Trip number The trip number automatically increments from the last visit If this number is not correct the user can manually enter a trip number before pressing the Start Visit button FITS page sa FI Chapter 6 Chapter contents 6 1 6 2 General Operating algorithms Configuration structure Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration structure 6 1 General The three basic building blocks used to configure the datalogger are sensors processes and outputs
86. OK or tap Cancel to abandon Cancel Button Always enabled Cancels all changes made in this dialog and returns to the AirTalk Configuration Editor Languages screen 9 3 17 Visit Report AirTalk maintains a history log viewable via Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt History This log is downloaded from the AirTalk hardware and included in the Visit Report when a Visit Report is requested by a user FITS page 23 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 4 Operational notes 9 4 1 DTMF codes 9 4 1 1 Description DTMF dual tone multi frequency is the name for the tone coding used on telephone touch tone keypads including the keypads on the two way radios used with AirTalk AirTalk can be configured to respond to DTMF codes sent from users radios A DTMF code can serve one of the following functions e request a message to be spoken or e request a currently repeating message to stop repeating be cancelled e request alerting to be suspended reserved code 9999 e request alerting to be resumed reserved code 8888 For details on configuring DTMF codes in AirTalk see section 9 2 2 Creating a new message 9 4 1 2 Sending DTMF codes from a radio No other traffic A DTMF code can only be sent when there is no other traffic on the channel If A Talk or another person is transmitting on the frequency then you must wait until the transmission completes before sending a DTMF code In particular a currently trans
87. Phrases Messages DEE DTMF Languages D 8 Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Yolt Alert U continued on next paqe FTS AirTalk guide 1 On the Home screen tap Telemetry The Telemetry screen appears Navigate to appropriate Telem tab AirTalk is commonly on Telem port B Tap the Status button next to the Radio Voice Transmitter port The AirTalk Status screen appears Tap the Setup button The Messages tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears Tap the Languages tab page 207 Axiom H2 User Manual a continued from prev paqe AirTalk Configuration Editor 19 08 20 Phrases Messages Alerts OTF Lengde aes Current Language English United qJ Current Language Friar ity English United States Set AirTalk Language 19 15 48 English United States AirTalk Configuration Editor Current Language English United Current Language Pricrity English United States FITS AirTalk guide 9 The Languages tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears 10 Tap Edit 11 The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen enters edit mode and the Set Lang button is enabled 12 Tap Set Lang 13 The Set AirTalk Language screen appears 14 Tap to select a language from the list 15 Tap OK 16 The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears 17 Tap OK exit edit mode and return to the AirTalk Status screen page 208 Axi
88. a filename during the save template process 3 2 2 4 Station folder The station folder is the default folder used by the Axiom H2 datalogger if the datalogger s Station name has not been specified i e the Station field on the Site tab on the Station Set up screen is blank This means that the default station folder could contain data from several stations i e data from every datalogger whose Station name has been left blank If the datalogger has been assigned a Station name then the datalogger creates a folder on the memory stick with the same name as the datalogger s Station name This way every named datalogger site has its own station folder in the main Axiom H2 Data Logger folder 3 2 2 4 1 Config folder The Config configuration subfolder is the directory used by the Axiom H2 datalogger when saving or loading configuration files from a USB memory stick A typical default name for a configuration file is Configuration 2009 4 9 15 28 xml format Configuration Y YY Y MM DD hh mm however the user can specify a filename during the save configuration process 3 2 2 4 2 Data folder The Data subfolder is the directory used by the Axiom H2 datalogger when exporting data audit logs and G5 transmission history files to a USB memory stick Default file names are as follows FTS We Axiom H2 User Manual Operation Audit Logs AuditLog YYYY MM DD hh mm txt G5 Tx History TelemA YYYY MM DD hh mm txt Exported Data lt Station
89. a message is transmitted the phrasings are pronounced one after the other in order presumably forming an intelligible message to the human listener AirTalk was developed with the internal name RVT2 RVT version 2 A few last traces of this name remain in the product mainly in the AirTalk audit log FITS page 175 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Figure 9 1 Generic message structure in AirTalk FITS page 176 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Figure 9 2 shows how an example message for reporting current atmospheric conditions would be set up This message can be transmitted in English Spanish or French Note These languages are used for example only Your system may have different languages installed The order of phrases for this message is 1 current temperature 2 current wind speed and 3 current wind direction Note that other messages in the system can also use some of the same phrase definitions For example a wind only message could use just the current ws wind speed and current wd wind direction phrases A phrase can be used in any number of messages Figure 9 2 Example message structure FITS page 177 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 1 3 2 Alerts Figure 9 3 shows the components of an alert An alert consists of a condition and a message The condition is evaluated according to the Variable Relation and Threshold together with the Dead Zone and Snooze Time attribut
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91. affected If you want the datalogger time to match the G5 transmitter time set the datalogger s time zone to the UTC setting and do not select the Enable Daylight Savings checkbox 3 1 4 Using template and configuration files Configuration and template files are powerful tools for maintaining a network of dataloggers Configuration files allow unique datalogger configurations to be saved or loaded while template files are used to store or distribute specific data collection algorithms for use in any number of dataloggers 3 1 4 1 Configuration files A configuration file encompasses all datalogger details this includes datalogger specific information such as site and telemetry parameters as well as general data collection and processing algorithms Saving the datalogger s configuration is useful as it becomes a record which can be used to restore or duplicate a specific datalogger set up 3 1 4 2 Template files Unlike configuration files template files do not include datalogger specific information Template files only contain the data collection and processing algorithms This allows a template file to be loaded into several dataloggers to ensure consistent data sampling on all sites while retaining the specifics of each datalogger The datalogger can be preloaded with multiple template files prior to deployment so that field selection of the data collection algorithm can be done through the datalogger s GUI no other tools requ
92. alert tap Setup page 205 Axiom H2 User Manual el continued from prev page 16 07 19 Alert Editor Mame Batt volt alert Message Batt volt Trigger MEY 13 Repeats 5 Interval Dead Zone lo Cancellation DTMF Code Snooze AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases Messages Alerts Batt volt Alert VB lt 13 Alerting is active Suspend on Power Up FITS AirTalk guide 16 The Alert Editor screen opens with data 20 controls filled with the current information for the selected alert Change the information defining the alert When all changes are complete a To save your changes click OK b Alternately to abandon your changes click Cancel The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears Tap OK or Home to close the AirTalk Configuration Editor and return to the AirTalk Status screen or the datalogger Home screen respectively page 206 Axiom H2 User Manual 9 2 7 Selecting the current language Telemetry 11 04 59 Telem a Teeme Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Radio Type Pwr Mot 2 Cutoff 6 54 def Resume 11 der z 3 4 A Fort 4 Port P i EO Ss AirTalk Status 11 10 43 6 Since last reset or system restart DTMF messages queued 0 DTMF messages spoken 0 Alert messages queued 0 Alert messages spoken 0 Total messages spoken 0 AirTalk Configuration Editor UNK EE 7
93. ams Tw Channel Window Bit Rate Log Lei Interval of BK Firsk Tx of JK Self Timed Message Centering Enable Tx Send no data IF Buffer Empty Figure 8 15 G5 Set up screen for Pseudo Binary Format Pseudo Binary messages are configured by defining data sets A data set is a group of datapoints transmitted in a defined ordered Multiple data sets can be defined for Pseudo Binary transmission up to 64 unique data sets numbers 0 to 63 Each data set transmission includes the Data Set s Format ID number followed by the defined data While in view mode not in edit mode tap Set Message Figure 8 15 and then tap New Figure 8 16 to define a new data set Telemetry A G5 Pseudo Binary Msg 16 52 08 me Figure 8 16 G5 Pseudo Binary Message screen FITS page 164 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry A G5 Pseudo Binary Messac 16 3443 oo SES Format ID Sr Available Variables Transmit Variables Format TH Format Figure 8 17 G5 Pseudo Binary Message ER screen Figure 8 17 shows the Interval and Offset settings are used to specify how often a Sensor Set is written to the transmit buffer Sensor Sets need to be written to the transmit buffer at least two minutes prior to the G5 transmit time in order for them to be included in the G5 s transmission The Up and Down buttons can be used to adjust the order of the Transmit Variables within a specific data set The Format button sets the pr
94. and time is correct 2 Read each of the sensors by observing their displayed sensor reading 3 Check to ensure data is being logged by observing logged data in the data table 4 Perform a telemetry test to ensure each telemetry device is functional FITS page 46 Axiom H2 User Manual Installation 5 Save a visit report to your USB memory stick so that you have a record of the serial numbers of the equipment currently installed at the site assuming you have populated the serial number table in the datalogger FITS page 47 FI Chapters Maintenance Chapter contents Bl EE 5 1 1 Battery type 5 1 2 Touchscreen care E Touchscreen recalibration 5 1 4 Datalogger shipping oy Piogge r opdie eee nner eee eee ree rere ere eer errr rere eee ere ere ere ree 5 2 1 Application 5 22 Sensor extensions EE ES Site visit procedure 5 3 2 Serial number table 5 3 3 Visit report 5331 Start end visit 5 3 3 2 Technician 5 3 3 3 Trip number Axiom H2 User Manual Maintenance 5 1 General Very little maintenance is required for the Axiom H2 datalogger Do not remove the front panel as there are no user serviceable parts inside the datalogger All software upgrades can be performed externally using the datalogger s USB HOST ports The user should ensure that the battery is in good condition and that the touchscreen is free of debris Please contact FTS Technical Support if the datalogger fails to operate properly 5 1 1 Battery type
95. anually enter a trip number before pressing the Start Visit button 7 3 8 3 Start end visit The Start End Visit button toggles between the labels and functions Start Visit and End Visit After the Start Visit button is pressed a text report of the datalogger s current operating state is displayed for the user to view in the Save Report screen see Figure 7 21 Save Report Visit Report for 01 30 2013 14 45 31 Tech Mame cw Trip Number 3 Local Time 01 20 2013 14 45 31 GMT 01 30 2013 14 45 31 Station Info Station Name Fo Demo Station Station Description Datalogger used for demonstra Figure 7 21 Save Report Start Once the user presses OK the entire Visit Report information is written to the memory stick The Visit Report screen now displays an End Visit button in place of the Start Visit button see Figure 7 22 FITS page 75 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Visit Report 14 46 32 Visit Started 01 30 2013 14 46 27 Trip fi Figure 7 22 End Visit Report screen The user can now navigate away from the Visit Report screen to do the required maintenance work The Visit Report Screen continues to display the End Visit button until the button is pressed again Once the End Visit button is pressed an End Visit text report of the datalogger s current operating state is displayed for the user to view in the Save Report screen see Figure 7 23 The End Visit
96. appears Command Part of a command that must be filled in data parameter with an appropriate value 7 5 4 2 Common SDI commands 7 5 4 2 1 Address Query This command requests the address of the SDI sensor C R String Note Cmd z request the single device on this bus to report its address Resp 0 the sensor is configured for address 0 Note only one SDI device can be connected to the bus when using this command 7 5 4 2 2 Acknowledge Active This command queries whether a sensor is present on the SDI bus at the specified address C R String Note Cmd 0 request the device at address 0 to confirm it is active Resp 0 a device is active at address 0 7 5 4 2 3 Change Address This command changes a sensor s SDI address FITS page 114 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference C R String Note Cmd 043 change the address of the device at SDI address 0 to 3 Resp 3 device address response confirms change 7 5 4 2 4 Send Identification This command requests detailed identification information from the addressed sensor C R String Note Cmd 3I Resp 313FTS WIMP v134567 3 device SDI address 13 compatible with SDI 12 version 1 3 Geeereceeecg FTS manufacturer s identifier WIMP sensor model Cher eRrR PEER RER TERRE REET y1 version 1 of sensor firmware 7 5 4 2 5 Measurement command Measurement or M commands M M1 M2 M9 are used trigger a measurement on t
97. as se ee 58 Figure 7 3 Station Set up screen Version Tab 59 Figure 7 4 Station Set up screen Set Up Tab cceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeannnneneeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeaeeeaniniiiieeeeeeeereeseees ONE 60 Figure 7 5 Save Configuration File screen EN 61 Figure 7 67 Load Configuration File SCH CIN ce cosetacecesneceseseeceseaese cocattacesese eeeseseedesecesudecvedieteiueneeneseioresndeaeaien 62 Figure 7 7 Configuration Summary screen Sensors Tab 63 Figure 7 8 Configuration Summary screen SDI tab cece eee eee cece cece e eee e teeter etre eetedeecnaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteteeees 64 Figure 7 9 Configuration Summary screen Processes Lab 64 Figure 7 10 Station Set up screen Power Management Tab 65 Figure 7 ti Service SCI EEN 66 PIQUE 7 12 Set Date TIME S EEN 67 ICU 7 a Se Dg US Selecto eers EEE ESO OES aS eaaa aaraa a 67 Figure 7 14 Datalogger Update screen EES 69 Figure 7 15 Application Update screen REENEN EE 70 Axiom H2 User Manual Figure 7 16 Figure 7 17 Figure 7 18 Figure 7 19 Figure 7 20 Figure 7 21 Figure 7 22 Figure 7 23 Figure 7 24 Figure 7 25 Figure 7 26 Figure 7 27 Figure 7 28 Figure 7 29 Figure 7 30 Figure 7 31 Figure 7 32 Figure 7 33 Figure 7 34 Figure 7 35 Figure 7 36 Figure 7 37 Figure 7 38 Figure 7 39 Figure 7 40 Figure 7 41 Figure 7 42 Figure 7 43 Figure 7 44 Figure 7 45 Figure 7 46 Figure 7 47 Figure 7 48 Figure 7 49
98. ates in the replacement process are May 2012 Any new GOES transmitters purchased including products which integrate a GOES transmitter must be CS2 capable They will be backwards compatible with the CS1 standard May 2013 All NESDIS assignments by NOAA are CS2 only Mid 2023 CS1 standard is no longer supported Any GOES transmitters without CS2 capability will no longer transmit Key differences between the CS1 and CS2 standards are CS1 CS2 Channel numbers 1 266 1 266 301 566 Bit rates 100 300 1200 300 1200 no 100 Bit rate channel 100 bps channels 1 266 100 bps not permitted restrictions 300 bps channels 1 266 300 bps channels 1 266 and 301 566 1200 bps channels 1 133 1200 bps every third channel from 3 264 De 3 6 9 264 and from 301 565 e 301 304 565 RF power level fixed 30 40 5 dBm variable 8 2 Status The G5 Status screen is displayed see Figure 8 1 when the Status button associated with the G5 transmitter on the Telemetry screen is pressed Variant screens are presented depending on the standard CS1 or CS2 implemented by the installed G5 The G5 Status screens provide detailed status information on the G5 and allow the user to configure the G5 transmitter FITS page 147 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry B G5 C5S1 Status ial all Telemetry B G5 CS Status MESIC Time To Wext Tx 00 00 00 MESIC Time To Wexk Tx 00 00 00 GS SW Ver 5 02 2012 06 15 65 Serial 1133
99. ations and displays Units radio buttons specifies the units in which the sensor returns stage values Interval and Offset specify the schedule of stage readings on this sensor Enable Avg activates the averaging feature for stage values Averaging causes average minimum and maximum values over a specified time period beginning at the time of measurement to be returned Averaging does not FTS er Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference apply to temperature values When Enable Avg is checked stage values are averaged according the following parameters Avg Time Period specifies the time period over which the stage depth average minimum and maximum are computed Avg Min Name specifies the name for the minimum value datapoint Avg Max Name specifies the name for the maximum value datapoint 7 4 5 4 1 3 Temp tab Tavis Sensor Setup CEHEC HENI Temp Mame Precision Units c F Figure 7 51 Tavis Sensor Setup screen Temp tab The Temp tab controls the temperature measurement function of the Tavis sensor Temp Name specifies the name of the datapoint for temperature values from the sensor Precision specifies the number of decimal places that temperature values are displayed and processed with Units specifies the units that temperature values are measured in 7 4 5 4 2 Display screen Tavis Sensor Time To Next Acquisition 00 02 47 fil G Figure 7 52 Tavis Sensor Extension Display screen FITS page
100. attery posts 3 Route the cable around behind the shelf above the battery and plug the cable s military connector into the datalogger s BATTERY input The datalogger backlight should illuminate and the datalogger will start up note that the datalogger requires about 90 seconds to start Verify that the battery is connected properly by observing the battery voltage reading on the datalogger GUI If the backlight does not come on and the datalogger does not start then disconnect the battery power connector from the datalogger front panel and check the battery cable fuse and connections FITS page 45 Axiom H2 User Manual Installation 4 Once the battery is connected properly connect the solar panel to the solar panel input Use the datalogger GUI to verify proper solar panel operation by reading the battery and solar panel voltage and current Also the battery voltage is displayed on the home screen battery status indicator 4 2 4 2 Solar panel connection The system s solar panel is connected to the datalogger s front panel SOLAR PANEL connector The solar panel connector is the power source for recharging the battery connected to the datalogger To ensure proper datalogger power up the solar panel should always be connected to the datalogger after the datalogger s battery connection has been made Normally solar panels are provided by FTS with the appropriate mating connector If required details for the solar panel connec
101. bled Cancels all changes made in this dialog and returns to the Phrase Editor screen 9 3 8 2 Validity conditions A Phrasing must have at least either a Preamble part or both a Measured Item part and a Value part It may have anything in addition to these minimums 9 3 8 3 Constant values A constant value is a sequence of one or more numbers or words separated by spaces A number is any decimal number possibly prefixed by a minus sign Plus signs are allowed but not spoken Numbers are spoken just as they are spoken as data values including the effect of the Check Digits box A word is a sequence of one or more letters and or digits without spaces It must contain at least one letter or else it s considered a number If the word happens to be a NATO phonetic alphabet member e g bravo see below that word is spoken Otherwise the individual letters are spoken as phonetic alphabet letters Digits are spoken individually even if there s a sequence of them FITS page 219 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Examples alfa 23 25 hotel alfa twenty three point two five hotel if Speak Digits is not checked alfa 23 25 hotel alfa two three point two five hotel if Speak Digits is checked fts foxtrot tango sierra fts23 foxtrot tango sierra two three regardless of the setting of Speak Digits 1635 maple one six three five mike alfa papa lima echo if Speak Digits is checked NATO phonetic letters A Alfa J
102. bles Transmit variables Figure 8 9 G5 Time Ordered Message Set up screen 8 2 4 2 1 Time ordered example An example of a Time Ordered message transmission is shown below GOES Transmission Value Meaning 001044E409130003031G34 1NN196WUB00342 GOES Header O 16 30 00 0 67 4 7 206 4 78 3 77 0 30 13 3 7 4 199 9 5 5 2 Sensor set 0 16 30 data O 16 40 00 0 67 5 1 201 1 78 4 77 1 30 13 4 7 4 199 7 5 4 3 Sensor set 0 16 40 data ONG 50 000 Gr 4S 20037 E F202 758 2 Sensor set 0 16 50 data O 17 00 00 0 67 4 9 203 7 78 4 77 2 30 13 3 7 4 198 4 5 4 2 Sensor set 0 17 00 data 4 17 00 00 13 2 19 4 Sensor set 4 17 00 data O 17 10 00 0 67 4 9 203 7 78 4 77 2 30 13 3 7 4 199 9 5 4 2 Sensor set 0 17 10 data 0O 17 20 00 0 6 7 4 5 205 53 5 47 7 250 13 37 Ao oA Sensor set 0 17 20 data Note that the transmission time is 00 30 31 UTC the GOES Header is always in UTC whereas the transmitted data is in local time as the datalogger is set to PDT Also note that the datalogger s 17 30 data was not included in this transmission as the data was not available at the required two minutes prior to the transmit time 8 2 4 2 2 Random transmission set up From the G5 Setup screen tap Random to display the G5 Random Setup screen see Figure 8 10 which enables the user to configure transmit parameters for GOES random transmissions FITS page 159 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry A G5 C5S1 Setup 18 27 54 Channel d Window B
103. clock Battery backed clock Synchronized to optional GPS Clock accuracy 1 second if connected to a G5 GOES transmitter Otherwise maximum drift of 2 sec day room temperature 11 1 2 User interface 11 1 2 1 Display user interface Display Built in quarter VGA colour display 7 cm wide x 5 5 cm high 2 8 x 2 125 with touchscreen user interface Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C Range Functions System status Stored data tables and graphs System configuration Troubleshooting diagnostics 11 1 2 2 USB device port 1 waterproof front panel connector USB full speed 12Mbps Automatic PC detection 11 1 2 3 USB host ports 2 waterproof front panel connectors USB full speed 12Mbps Supports 1 5Mbps and 12Mbps USB devices including memory sticks mouse and keyboard 11 1 3 Connectors The connectors used on the datalogger are commercial versions of the MIL C 26482 Series 1 family of connectors and are compatible with their military equivalents FITS page 242 Axiom H2 User Manual Specifications All pin out diagrams on the following pages show the face of the chassis connector This is the same as the back of the mating cable connector There are several different manufacturers of connectors that mates with the datalogger connectors but not all manufacturers make all of the pin out variations The part numbers we specify below are for Souriau connectors with solder cup co
104. cture 05 10 2010 Application version 3 0 0 27 15 Operating System version 3 08 Figure 7 3 Station Set up screen Version Tab 7 2 2 1 Model This is the model assigned to the datalogger during the manufacturing process 7 2 2 2 Serial number This is the serial number assigned to the datalogger during the manufacturing process FTS Sg Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 2 2 3 Date of manufacture The manufacturer date identifies when the datalogger was produced at FTS The Date of Manufacture is reported in MM DD YYYY format 7 2 2 4 Application version The Application Version identifies the datalogger s application software it does not identify how the datalogger is configured i e which sensors are attached what data is logged or what telemetry is attached etc Application software can be field updated via a USB memory stick refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for details 7 2 2 5 Operating system version The datalogger uses Microsoft Windows CE as its operating system OS The OS version identifies which of the Windows CE components were put together for the operating system running on the datalogger The user is not able to update the datalogger s OS however OS upgrades can be done at the factory or by FTS field service personnel 7 2 3 Set up Tab The Station Set up screen Set up tab see Figure 7 4 enables the user to save and load a datalogger set up There a
105. d the trigger threshold which may be a variable or a constant e An alert when triggered sends a message which is composed of one or more phrases each of which uses One of more phrasings each of which may include a datapoint value e Sometimes a phrasing includes a special datapoint created by and for the alert condition called the threshold tracker variable See below for instructions on using it 9 1 4 2 Using the threshold tracker variable Whenever you define an alert a special datapoint called a threshold tracker variable is also automatically defined in the datalogger The threshold tracker variable mirrors tracks the threshold value whether it is set by a constant or by a variable Whenever the threshold value is changed the value of the threshold tracker variable also changes The threshold value can change as a result of several different actions e a constant threshold value is used and someone changes the constant e a variable threshold value is used and someone changes which variable datapoint supplies the value e a variable threshold value is used and someone or something changes the value of the variable e 2 constant threshold value is changed to a variable value or vice versa 3 The threshold tracker variable is a single reliable source for the value used in the alert trigger condition no matter how it is defined or changed Its utility is in constructing the phrase s that make up the message that the alert t
106. d States BATTERY CURRENT IBatt the data controls filled with the current information name defined phrasings for the selected phrase Phrase Editor cah Deleting a phrasing Phrasings English United States BATTERY CURRENT IBatt WARNING When you delete a phrasing it is deleted permanently from the datalogger 19 To delete a phrasing a Select the phrasing in the list b Tap Delete c The phrasing is removed from the list immediately FITS page 198 Axiom H2 User Manual 7 continued from prev paqe Phrase Editor Phrasings English United States BATTERY CURRENT IBatt Phrasing Editor Batt volt Language English United States Il Preamble Lues H Measured Item MAINBATTERY Le Comparator Lues Le variable Value O Constant Value Value L t el Speak Digits Units lt none gt sl Phrase Editor Phrasings English United States BATTERY CURRENT IBatt oe em i Ted continued on next paqe FITS AirTalk guide Modifying a phrasing 20 21 22 23 24 20 26 27 28 29 The Phrase Editor screen opens with the data controls filled with the current information name defined phrasings for the selected phrase To modify a phrasing a Select the phrasing in the list b Tap Setup The Phrasing Editor screen opens with the data controls filled with the current information for the selec
107. decoded below FITS page 170 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Code 001014E8 09 124 19 15 42 G 47 0 N N 195 E FF 003960 001014E8 09 124 19 15 42 195 FF 00396 Meaning Full header DCP Address NESDIS ID Year Day of Year Hour Minute Second Message Code see below Signal Strength 33 to 57 dBm normal is 44 to 49 Frequency Offset in Hz Modulation Index N normal L low H high Data Quality N normal F fair P poor Channel Number Satellite West East Uplink Carrier Status Number of Data Characters Flag word 8 bits see below Message codes G good message U message received with parity errors message received on wrong channel message received on multiple channels duplicate message received with address errors correctable message received early or late time error Scheduled message is missing Az Be hel PDT is incomplete unexpected message received gt 2 min early or late of assigned time FITS page 171 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Flag word definition Bit Meaning LSB 1 undefined 2 clock update since last transmission 1 update 0 not 3 Data Compression 1 on 0 off future enhancement 4 Reed Solomon 1 on 0 off future enhancement 5 undefined 6 amp 7 ASCII 10 Pseudo binary 11 Binary 01 bit 6 bit 7 MSB 8 odd parity for ASCII formatted data FITS page 172
108. dit mode and a phrasing is selected in the list Deletes the selected phrasing immediately no confirmation dialog Deletion is permanent not undoable OK Button Always enabled Commits changes made in this dialog by adding changing or deleting phrasings and returns to the AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases screen Changes are not committed until this button is pressed Cancel Button Always enabled Cancels all changes made in this dialog and returns to the AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases screen 9 3 8 Phrasing Editor screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Phrases gt Setup gt Setup view or edit mode Each of Preamble Measured Item Comparator Value and Units corresponds to one part of the vocabulary Each of these controls is initialized to contain its part of the vocabulary along with the additional entry lt none gt If the phrasing contains an item of that part that item is selected in the combo box Otherwise lt none gt is selected In English a phrasing defined on this screen is spoken in the following form lt Preamble gt lt Measured Item gt lt Comparator gt lt Value gt lt Units gt Example Alert Alert Air temperature is greater than thirty Celsius Preamble Measured Comparator Value Units item Figure 9 13 Example phrasing FITS page 217 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Variable value Constant value e Phrasing Edi
109. ds then in addition to the datalogger s clock being resynchronized the contents of the datalogger s transmit buffer is cleared to ensure incorrect data is not transmitted 7 3 3 Passwords Two levels of password protection are available in the datalogger User Level and Tech Level Each level can be individually enabled User Level password provides protection against unauthorized access of the datalogger whereas the Tech Level password provides protection against unauthorized changes to the operation of the datalogger 7 3 3 1 User level A User Level password allows the operator read only access to the datalogger The operator is able to examine datalogger status De view data read sensors view telemetry configuration etc but cannot change the configuration of the logger if a Tech Level password is set 7 3 3 2 Tech level The purpose of the Tech Level password is to prevent unauthorized modifications to the datalogger A Tech Level password allows the operator full access to the datalogger The operator is able to modify datalogger operation i e load new configurations create and change datalogging intervals create and change sensor definitions etc There are no restrictions placed on a Tech Level user If a Tech Level password is not set then the User Level has access to Tech Level functionality 7 3 4 Logout Automatic logout from User Level or Tech Level occurs after 20 minutes of touchscreen inactivity In add
110. ds prior to the G5 transmit time The timing of the Transmit Loop is set by the G5 transmission frequency In order to meet timing requirements for transmission data should be sent to the transmitted buffer at least two minutes prior to the G5 transmit time The Display Loop is updates the displayed sensor values approximately every 5 seconds The Current Conditions Loop is run as needed The loop is run when Refresh on the Current Conditions screen 1S pressed or when a Current Conditions telemetry request is received FITS page s4 FI Chapter7 Configuration reference Chapter contents 7a WAIVE Ae ee seeacteneaseaenp sen geanetae otancenetacioneactauecesetee E E otaoenusetucpeiotecse eete 58 Ta AON SE aac teste ne ca aerate te ee 58 7 2 1 Site tab 7 2 2 7 23 7 2 1 1 Station 7 2 1 2 Description 7 2 1 3 Location Version tab 7223 Model 7222 Serial number 72 22 Date of manufacture 7 2 2 4 Application version 7 2 2 5 Operating system version Set up Tab 7 2 3 1 Save configuration 7232 Load configuration 7 2 3 3 View configuration summary 7 2 3 4 Clear Configuration 7 2 4 Power management tab re o EE 66 7 ak Screen calibration 7 3 2 Set date time 7 3 3 7 3 4 7 3 5 ERT Date 7 3 2 2 Time 7 3 2 3 Time zone 7 3 2 4 Enable daylight savings 7 3 2 5 G5 GOES transmitter time synchronization Passwords 7 3 3 1 User level 7332 Tech level Logout Datalogger update 7 3 5 1 Application 7 3 5 2 Sensor extensions
111. e General Settings Lagging S Process al al P Start joo Time Slot joo r Mame Mame CS Log Process Outputs Min Max DataPoints of Max of Min Timestamp with time of occurrence Configure logging performed by this Process Log with Input w Log Masimum 7 Log Minimum Figure 7 87 Max Min Process Example Time TCase TCmax 10 05 00 22 4 10 04 30 22 6 2256 inline logged max amp logged at time of occurrence 10 04 00 22 5 10 03 00 22 4 10 02 30 222 inline logged min 10 02 00 22 3 10 01 00 22 4 7 6 4 Peak wind The Peak Wind processes calculate the maximum wind speed and capture the corresponding wind direction There are two types of Peak Wind processes Timed Peak Wind and Running Peak Wind The difference between these two is that the Timed Peak Wind process is reset at the end of every period whereas the Running Peak Wind process uses a running window which discards old values to make room for new but is never reset An example is as follows WS is the current wind speed read from the sensor TPeak is the Timed Peak Process results and RPeak is the Running Peak Process results TPeak resets every 20 seconds RPeak has a window size of five samples Both processes run every five seconds FITS page 121 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Time 10 00 00 10 00 05 10 00 10 10 00 15 10 00 20 10 00 25 10 00 30 10 00 35 WS TPeak RPeak 0 7 0 7 0 6 0
112. e Solar panel voltage is measured in Volts 1 3 3 2 2 Solar panel current Solar panel current the current supplied by the solar panel to charge the battery is measured in Amps FITS page 14 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description 1 3 3 3 Case temperature The case temperature sensor measures the temperature internal to the Axiom H2 datalogger Case temperature can be reported in Celsius or Fahrenheit 1 3 3 4 Location Three internal location measurements are available in the datalogger Elevation latitude longitude are automatically populated if there is a G5 GOES transmitter connected to the datalogger obtained from the GPS connected to the G5 If the datalogger is using telemetry other than a G5 transmitter these three values can be manually entered through the user interface on the Site tab of the Station screen 1 3 3 4 1 Elevation Elevation is the distance above sea level Elevation can be reported in metres feet or inches 1 3 3 4 2 Latitude and longitude Latitude and Longitude are reported in degrees minutes seconds dms format on the datalogger touchscreen however when these parameters are logged they are stored in decimal format 1 3 3 5 Telemetry specific Additional internal sensors may be available to the user depending on the telemetry device attached to the datalogger e g Forward Power if a G5 GOES transmitter is used as a telemetry device Refer to the Telemetry Reference section of th
113. e 2 Depth integrated sample DI 3 Auxiliary sample AUX 4 Start up sample 5 Overflow sample turbidity above maximum samples every third interval Sample bottle number slot 3 Bottle not filled SDI voltage lt 9 V ES Sampler did not return a slot value OR Bottle not filled sampler is full or disconnected 1 Bottle not filled something else is wrong 0 no bottle filled 1 to 48 slot number where bottle filled FITS page 132 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference These values are logged along with the trigger value every sample interval and in response to a manually triggered DI Sample or Aux Sample The Data Status screen see Figure 7 103 displays data storage information and enables the user to configure datalogging Setup Cog as well as export and delete data Download and Delete Data buttons or examine the datalogger s recorded data Graph or Table view Data Status 1 Full Capacity 5580 days Oldest Data 06 25 2011 21 00 00 Newest Data 02 05 2013 20 01 00 Est Overwrite 03 19 2028 Figure 7 103 Data Status screen 7 7 4 Log set up Datalogging is configured through the Setup Cog button on the Data Status screen Figure 7 104 shows the Logging Intervals screen currently there are no datalogging intervals configured Logging Intervals 17 01 46 Figure 7 104 Logging Intervals screen FITS page 133 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Press Add to configure a logging
114. e 9 6 Home Screen with AirTalk Status 000 000 0000 ccccccccceeeeeeeecseneeeeeeeeeceeesaeeeeeeeesseseaeeeeeeeeseseenaeeeees 209 Figure 9 7 Telemetry screen Port B with Air alkmstalled 210 Biet le WAU SIAU S 0 itera ete oe E E E 211 Figure 9 9 AIFT AIK History screen jee s2cneccacccweneanssoavensnsennnenneestnaubanesaayeosuaagaeeahaseteennonobdabeyevedsavennadbahasetionanetubvebeeee 213 Figure 9 10 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen common elements 214 Figure 9 11 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen bhrasestab 215 Figure 9 12 Phrase Editor screen 216 male Ugeke stem e En e E 217 Figure 9 14 Phrasing Editor screen 218 Figure 9 15 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Messages tab 221 Figure 9 16 Message Editor screen 222 Figure 9 17 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Alerts tab 0nnnnnnoanennnnnneeneenenrnnreneeenrrnrnrsreerrrrrnnsseeeee 224 Figure 9 18 Alert Editor screen isans ce icnrsanvenaeenchonyeenxiecesensncanncap vente eteausunyoeayheneheareuynennbeneneayerevenarbenyhemnianteartendt 226 Figure 9 19 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen DTMF toab 229 Figure 9 20 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Languagestab 230 Figure 9 21 Set AirTalk Language screen 231 LGU ER a Sire WS Sle a T E E 235 Figure 10 2 RVT Get Configuration screen EE 236 Figure 10 3 RVT Send Configuration screen EE 236 Figure 10 4 Choose RVT Configuration Save File screen 237 Figure 10 5 RVT Load Configuration Screen
115. e Internal solar panel voltage and current measurement e Internal temperature compensated battery charge regulator 11 1 3 3 Rain Mating Connector 851 06JC8 3A P50 FTS Part Number 520 83AP PIN Function A Chassis ground B Signal input C Signal ground Signal input e Contact closure to ground or 0 to3 V e 10 kQ pull up to 3 Vdc internally e 0 to 400 Hz at 50 duty cycle e Minimum closure low level duration 1 ms W e amp e Compatible with any tipping bucket rain gauge with contact closure e 53 bit counter floating point double precision e Configurable units and tip increment e Optional reset date for automatic resetting of rain accumulation FITS Specifications page 245 Axiom H2 User Manual Specifications 11 1 3 4 SDI WA WN Mating Connector 851 06 C8 3AP50 p FTS Part Number 520 83AP PIN Function A AQ A SDI power out oe B SDI data C SDI ground Signal input e Two independent SDI 12 version 1 3 ports e Supports M C and R measurements with or without CRC error control e CMOS Signal Levels e SDI over voltage e Current limited to approximately 750 mA Short duration transients of higher current can be supplied without triggering the limit 11 1 3 5 Telemetry H Mating Connector 851 06 C12 8S50 i FTS Part Number 520 1288 PIN Function lB oO E A CTS to datalogger on H Z B Chassis ground i ee ee C RXD to datalogger
116. e Ordered Message Set Up screen 159 Figure 8 10 G5 Time Ordered Random Transmission Set Up screen 160 Figure 8 11 G5 Time Ordered Random Transmission Message Definition screens seeieseseessssserrrrrrrrrrrrrrneeee 161 FIGUKG 6 12 G5 WSC Message SCE EE 161 Riet G5 Wo6 E ae E EE 162 Figure 8 14 G5 WSC Message Order SCreeN 0000 nnn a aE 162 Figure 8 15 G5 Set up screen for Pseudo Binary Format 164 Figure 8 16 G5 Pseudo Binary Message screen 00 0 nn 164 Figure 8 17 G5 Pseudo Binary Message Set up screen 0 165 Figure 8 18 G5 Pseudo Binary Message Parameter Format screen 165 Figure 8 19 G5 Pseudo Binary Random Transmission Set Up screen 166 FTS page 8 Axiom H2 User Manual Table of Contents Figure 8 20 G5 Pseudo Binary Random Transmission Message Definition screens ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeees 167 Sief E SS OG Gr EE 168 Figure e TOG NS esac 168 PAJEG e EE 169 aeea omy E f lt 1 lt ere ete ree ee ee re ere ee ee eee 170 Figure 9 1 Generic message structure in NEE 176 Figure g 2 Example message SUCUT ac ee es 177 Figure 9 3 Generic alert in AirTalk cccccccceeeee eee eeee eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeaaaaeaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaaaaas 178 FMI g a a0 AG FE SURE OIG sarsma canrsieseynennti E E a A 179 Figure 9 5 Alert triggering behavior on a graph of the alert condition variable value eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 180 Figur
117. e most recent G5 GOES transmissions The View Details button enables the user to look at the individual transmission reports from the G5 transmitter Approximately 500 transmission reports can be stored in the circular telemetry log file Once the log file is full the datalogger begins to overwrite the oldest stored transmission reports FITS page 167 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry A G5 C5S1 Stats Log 17 16 41 Transmission Summary Successful ST Tx Since Last System Reset 1 Failed ST Tx Since Last System Reset 0 Successful Rnd Tx Since Last System Reset 0 Failed Rind Tx Since Last System Reset 0 Successful Tx In Log 186 Failed Tx In Log 1 Go Log view Details Figure 8 21 G5 Tx Stats Log screen Example transmission reports are shown in Figure 8 22 The log entry shown on the left is typical of a successful transmission while the log entry shown on the right is that of an unsuccessful transmission Telemetry A G5 CS1 Log 17 20 57 Telemetry A G5 CS1 Log 17 20 57 Entry Number 145 l Entry Number 186 Type Self Timed eae 02 05 2013 16 53 32 Transmission Unsuccessful Length 21 bytes Transmitter Enabled Start Time 10 26 2010 18 15 00 RTC Invalid End Time 10 26 2010 18 15 01 GPS On Fwd Pwr 36 7 dBm i Failsafe OK RFI Pwr 22 2 dBm Supply voltage 13 7 V SWR 1 5 S Freq F OCxXO 0 0000 Power Supply During Tx 13 1 Y Freq F TCXO 0 0000 Figure 8 22 G5 Tx L
118. e of a CS2 standard G5 set the Transmit Power Levels for each available data rate on the G5 FITS page 150 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference 8 2 3 2 Self Timed tab Telemetry A G5 CS Setup 39 Channel Window Bit Date me Lei Telemetry A G5 CS1 Setup 39 Channel Window Bit Date me bei Interval a io BR Firsk Tx of BK Interval of io BK Firsk Tx of JK View Self Timed Message Centering mode Self Timed Message Centering Enable Tx IT Send po data IF Buffer Empty Enable Tx IT Send no data IF Buffer Empty Telemetry A G5 CS Setup 16 11 08 Format Ss Einar sl Ey Format Ss Einar gt Ey Channel i44 Window Bit Date 300 Channel i44 Window Bit Date 300 Gett a oo oo First Tx oo sl o E kd Interval 01 Sr o od First Tx mir el o E Jil Self Timed Je Message Centering Jil Self Timed Je Message Centering Enable Tx IT Send po data IF Buffer Empty Enable Tx IT Send po data IF Buffer Empty Telemetry A G5 C51 Setup 16 11 08 Figure 8 3 G5 Set up screens Self Timed tab Transmit parameters for the G5 are provided by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA These parameters allow the user to retrieve data from their remote site using the GOES Data Collection System DCS On this tab you specify the following GOES parameters Channel Your assigned PRIME CHANNEL Window Your assigned XMT transmit WINDOW Bit Rate Your assigned platform baud rate
119. e standard SDI sensor or one of the datalogger s built in sensor extensions In this case the sensor s SDI address is populated in whichever SDI style sensor was selected FITS page 110 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference If NEW has a red background meaning there is an associated detected sensor and the sensor is recognized by the datalogger then the datalogger automaticallys select the appropriate sensor definition and populate the detected sensors SDI address 7 5 3 Recognized SDI sensors Several sensors can be automatically recognized by the datalogger The Axiom H2 has built in support for SDI sensors manufactured by FTS as well as several sensors from other manufacturers To have a sensor recognized the user must first use Detect on the SDI Sensor screen see Figure 7 74 to detect the sensor and then press the corresponding NEW field for the detected sensor see Figure 7 80 to configure the sensor 7 5 3 1 FTS manufactured sensors There are two sensors manufactured by FTS which can be recognized by the datalogger 7 5 3 1 1 SDI AM4 channel analog input module When the datalogger recognizes an SDI AM module the datalogger uses the SDI AM sensor extension see Figure 7 61 to configure the module Refer to the SDI AM sensor extension section for SDI AM module configuration details 7 5 3 1 2 DTS 12 turbidity sensor When the datalogger recognizes a DTS 12 turbidity sensor the datalogger uses the follow
120. ecific to the site or type of station deployment Virtually any alpha numeric text string can be a station name The datalogger displays a single line of 15 to 22 characters depending on which characters are used for the station name 7 2 1 2 Description Like the station name station description is also a text field The datalogger displays three lines of characters in a scrollable textbox for the station description 7 2 1 3 Location Station location fields include latitude longitude elevation and declination If the datalogger is attached to an FTS G5 GOES transmitter then the station location fields are read only fields as this information is provided by the G5 transmitter If the datalogger is not connected to a G5 transmitter the user can manually enter the appropriate information 7 2 1 3 1 Latitude and longitude Station latitude and longitude are entered and reported in degrees minutes seconds dms format of dd mm ss s D where D is either N or S for latitude or E or W for longitude 7 2 1 3 2 Elevation Station elevation is entered and reported in metres feet or inches the units are user selectable 7 2 2 Version tab The Station Set up screen Version tab see Figure 7 3 displays read only details such as the datalogger s model and serial number as well as software versions These fields are populated automatically by the datalogger Station Set up Model H2 TLM 2 Serial Number 35583 Date of Manufa
121. ecision of the transmitted datapoint see Figure 8 18 The minimum and maximum value that can be encoded in pseudo binary format is displayed on the Format screen 16 56 10 Min Value 13107 2 Mas Value 13107 1 Figure 8 18 G5 Pseudo Binary Message Parameter Format screen 8 2 4 4 1 Pseudo binary example An example of a Pseudo Binary message transmission is shown below GOES Transmission 001044E410301160501G35 0NN195EXE000270BXbPBXbWaE IT ZLAuEUf BXb 001044E410301160501G35 0NN195EXE00027 GOES Header bBXbPBXbWaETZLAuEUf BXb Data FITS page 165 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Note that the transmitted data is not human readable and that a software decode tool is required to extract the data from the transmission 8 2 4 4 2 Random transmission set up Return to the Setup screen and tap Random Telemetry A G5 C5S1 Setup Transmitter Pwr Params EN Format Binar sl Channel i44 Window Jig a Bit Hate Log Lei ll BE wl Self Timed kel Message Centering Enable Tx Send no data IF Buffer Empty GS G4 This opens the G5 Random Setup screen see Figure 8 19 which enables the user to configure transmit parameters for GOES random transmissions Random channel parameters are provided by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Channel Your assigned RANDOM CHANNEL Bit Rate Your assigned platform baud rate Repeat Count The number of times
122. el has access to Tech Level functionality 3 1 2 3 Logout Automatic logout from User Level or Tech Level occurs after 20 minutes of touchscreen inactivity In addition a station operator can force a logout by pressing Logout on the Service screen 3 1 3 Datalogger time The user can set the datalogger to report the time in whatever time zone they desire The datalogger continually displays the time as per the time zone setting in the upper right corner of the display All datalogging and all audit log entries are recorded with the time of the time zone setting 3 1 3 1 Setting the time On the Service screen press Set Date Time to set the datalogger date time and time zone Check the Enable Daylight Savings box if you want the datalogger to track daylight savings time FITS page 27 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation 3 1 3 2 Operation witha G5 GOES transmitter When the datalogger is connected to a G5 GOES transmitter the datalogger s time automatically synchronizes with the high accuracy GPS synchronized clock in the G5 transmitter Clock synchronization occurs the first time the G5 s time is synchronized Clock synchronization also occurs before each test or self timed G5 transmission and every 24 hours after power on but only if there is a time difference greater than one second between the datalogger and G5 transmitter Although the datalogger is synchronized with the G5 s time the time zone setting of the datalogger is un
123. ely no Confirm Delete dialog intervenes Deletion is permanent not undoable 9 3 12 Alert Editor screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Alerts gt Setup view or edit mode For an explanation of the meanings of Trigger Condition Repeats Interval Dead Zone and Snooze Time see section 9 1 3 2 Aerts FITS page 225 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Alert Editor 16 07 19 Home Datt volt alert Message Batt volt sl Trigger MV 13 Repeats Interval 30 seconds Trigger Condition Dead fone Snooze 10 seconds Cancellation OTMF Code 1234 Enabled Disabled Enablement setting Tx Figure 9 18 Alert Editor screen 9 3 12 1 Indicators and controls Name Textbox Displays edits the name for the alert Name must be unique amongst all alerts Message Drop down selector Enabled when in edit mode Lists all defined messages in the datalogger Trigger Condition Display Always visible Displays the current trigger condition To modify click Change Change Button Always enabled Opens the Alert Trigger Editor screen Repeats Textbox with spinners Enabled when in edit mode Displays edits number of times to repeat transmission of the message when the alert is triggered Interval Textbox Enabled when in edit mode Displays edits the time interval in seconds between repeat transmissions of the message when the alert is triggered
124. en is the input D peciry D 5 D read The user must also specify the Start Time and Duration for the process The process repeats continuously based on the Start Time and Duration 7 6 4 2 Running Peak Wind Running GE k Wi n d Figure 7 89 shows the Running Peak Process Setup screen which is the set up screen for the Running Peak Wind process The Running Peak Wind process calculates the maximum wind speed over a fixed number of samples and captures the corresponding wind direction If desired page 122 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference datapoints for the Peak Speed and Peak Direction can be created default names of rPeakSpeed and tPeakDirection Running Peak Process Setup 20 36 04 Process Mame rPeakYyind Speed Input nja Direction Input n a Sample Interval 50 ol DE Samples per e SE LJ Measurement Peak Speed rPeakSpeed Peak Direction rPeakDirection KSE Figure 7 89 Peak Process Setup screen The user must select the desired input and specify the inputs Sample Interval 1 c how often is the input read The user must also specify the Samples per Measurement 1 c the number of samples to keep in the window for the process 7 6 5 Delta Figure 7 90 shows the Delta Process Setup screen The Delta process calculates the difference of the selected Input s value over a time period The user selects the desired input and specifies the input s Process Interval how often is the
125. ensor is SDI_LAM Knowledge of the modules specific SDI commands is not required as all of the modules settings are encompassed in the SDI AM sensor extension The user needs to set the modules SDI address to specify when the module is read Interval and Offset times and to provide names for the measured fields Refer to the SDI AM module operating manual FTS number 700 SDI AM for SDI AM operating details 7 4 5 6 1 Set up screen 7 4 5 6 1 1 Sensor tab Analog Module Set up Sensor Sched Ani Sensor Name loft Ah Active Address Figure 7 59 SDI AM Analog Module Set up screen Sensor tab The Sensor tab contains basic information about the sensor Enter Sensor Name and Address address on the SDI bus and select whether it is currently Active FITS page of Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 6 1 2 Sched tab Analog Module Set up Sensor Sched ani anz ana ans ri Interval ol ol joo Offset ol ol Im es Number of Sample ES 1 Secs Burst ay Samples Period L J Figure 7 60 SDI AM Analog Module Set up screen Sched tab Interval and Offset specify the schedule of stage readings on this sensor Burst Avg activates the burst averaging feature for stage values A burst average is formed at each measurement event by collecting Number of Samples samples at intervals specified by Sample Period and taking the average Number of Samples and Sample Period control burst averaging
126. ent in the datalogger This extension predefines a stage datapoint of HG and an auxiliary water temperature datapoint of TW The Stage extension is generic so knowledge of the specific attached stage sensor s SDI commands may be required to appropriately configure it Refer to the sensor s operating manual for sensor command and data details 7 4 5 1 1 Set up screen 7 4 5 1 1 1 Sensor tab Stage Sensor Setup 19 45 10 Sensor Sensor Mame Active Address Figure 7 36 Stage Sensor Set up screen Sensor tab The Sensor tab contains basic information about the sensor Enter Sensor Name and Address address on the SDI bus and select whether it is currently Active FITS page 84 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 1 1 2 Stage tab Stage Sensor Setup Sensor Stage temp O00000 Stage Mame Precision Units C Use 5D1 PT Calc Cmd Held interval 003 a BS ts on E Number of T Sample Ea Samples Period Like L Burst Avg Figure 7 37 Stage Sensor Set up screen Stage tab The Stage tab controls the stage water depth function of the sensor Stage Name specifies the datapoint name for the stage value returned by the sensor Precision specifies the precision number of decimal places in the stage value to be used in computations and displays Units specifies the units label used in displays of stage values Use SDI PT Calc specifies whether or not to enable the SDI PT calculation which conve
127. equests you try again if you inadvertently miscalibrate a point 7 3 2 Setdate time To set the datalogger s local date and time open the Set Date Time screen see Figure 7 12 Home gt Service gt Set Date Time This sets the time the datalogger uses to timestamp its logged data and audit log entries To leave the datalogger s Date Time settings unchanged press the Cancel To set the Date Time and Time zone to the currently entered values on the Set Date Time screen press OK To set time precisely enter a time that is slightly ahead of the current time then press OK at the precise moment cotresponding to the entered time If the datalogger is connected to a G5 GOES transmitter the datalogger has its time synchronized with the G5 s high accuracy GPS based clock however the datalogger s time zone setting remains unaffected and the datalogger continues to operate based on its local time FITS page 66 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Set Date Time Date 1 A2013 Day of Year 19 Time 16 48 58 al Enable Daylight Savings Timezone Pete Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London el KSE Figure 7 12 Set Date Time screen 7 3 2 1 Date Set the desired date by using the drop down menu the down arrow on the right side of the Date box The left right arrows in the drop down menu step backwards and forwards through the months To step through the years click on the year and then use the up dow
128. er s USB HOST port 3 2 2 File structure The Axiom H2 datalogger uses a defined file structure on the memory stick to help with file housekeeping The memory stick file structure used by the Axiom H2 datalogger is shown in Figure 3 1 FITS page 32 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation offe _ Root Note that Root is E H2 Data Logger Oe ee EES cr E amp Station USB Memory F when plugged into a PC and Config Hard Disk when plugged into the datalogger CH Data LH visitReport Si sw CH Custombevices 9 Template Figure 3 1 Memory Stick File Structure 3 2 2 1 H2 Data Logger folder The H2 Data Logger folder in the root of the USB memory is the folder in which all Axiom H2 datalogger information is stored 3 2 2 2 SW folder The SW software folder is the folder the datalogger examines when the user updates the datalogger s application software A typical application update file would be named F6H2_v229 CAB 3 2 2 2 1 Custom devices The Custom Devices subfolder is the folder the datalogger examines when the user updates the datalogger s sensor extensions The sensor extension file for the SDI AM module is named AmModDILdll 3 2 2 3 Template folder The Template folder is the directory used by the Axiom H2 datalogger when saving or loading template files from a USB memory stick A typical default name for a template file is Template 2009 4 9 15 28 xml format Template Y YY Y MM DD hh mm however the user can specify
129. ermine when and how the minimum and maximum values are computed Duration specifies the length of time that the maximum and minimum are calculated over For example if Duration is 60 minutes then the process calculates the maximum and minimum of the Input value over 60 minute blocks of time Process Interval specifies how often the Input value is examined sampled to compute the maximum and minimum Shorter intervals more frequent samples give more accurate results Process Interval must be less than Duration and should be chosen to result in enough samples to yield reliable maximum and minimum values over the Duration period For example with a Duration of 60 minutes a reasonable Process Interval might be between 10 seconds and 5 minutes causing the process to examine Input between 360 and 12 times respectively during each 60 minute computation block Start Time specifies the offset of the Duration cycles from midnight 00 00 The first cycle starts at midnight Start Time each day regardless of whether Duration is a whole fraction of 24 hours or not However note that the first sample in the first set is taken at midnight Start Time Interval see explanation below The following diagram shows how these three parameters determine the sample sets over which minimum and maximum values are computed Process Interval First sample ee _ Start Ne 8 Duration 8 heidad irast Last sample included in set 2 a
130. erra Plus or Toolbox software with the datalogger type set to an HDL1 as the Axiom H2 emulates certain functions of the HDL1 HD11 calls supported by the Axiom H2 are FITS page 3 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation logger information request current conditions request data request set date time request get date time request physical info request stored data info request sensor set information request program information request get data by tag name get audit log info get all audit log messages get all audit log messages since get list of user variables get list of SDI variables get list of built in variables get list of used built in variables Note The Axiom H2 does not use an HDL1 style DLP Data Logger Program For this reason it is not possible to download or upload datalogger configurations to the Axiom H2 datalogger while emulating an FWS 12 datalogger 3 2 USB memory stick information The datalogger has two USB HOST ports which are both capable of interfacing to a USB memory stick or keyboard or mouse A memory stick can be used to save datalogger information as well as provide the datalogger with application software upgrades 3 2 1 Requirements Although data and configuration files are quite small a minimum 2 GB USB memory stick is recommended for use with the datalogger as the large capacity ensures ample room for data from many station visits Any USB memory stick is compatible with the datalogg
131. es of the Alert The message is simply any message defined in the system as described above An automatically created datapoint called a threshold tracker variable simplifies defining messages that mention the threshold value A Threshold Figure 9 3 Generic alert in AirTalk Figure shows how an example alert would be set up The message in this example would likely include the value of the threshold tracker variable e g Air temperature is over XX degtees FITS page 178 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide A Figure 9 4 Example alert structure 9 1 3 3 Alert triggering The alert condition is defined by a Variable a Relation and a Threshold e Variable refers to a datapoint defined in the datalogger e Threshold is a value to which the Variable is compared A Threshold may be either Oo a fixed constant or o adatapoint in the datalogger normally a User Variable process which makes it easy to a change an alerting parameter and to share one threshold value between several related alerts e Relation is the comparison it is one of the standard arithmetic comparisons lt less than lt less than or equal equal not equal gt greater than or equal or gt greater than The alert condition is evaluated using the value of Variable rounded to the user specified precision specified for that variable This is particularly important for understanding the behaviour of t
132. es the user with a convenient tool which saves the station s current operating state a The Visit Report provides th th t tool which the station t operating state at the start and end of each site visit The Visit Report also ensures consistency in the data that is saved for every site visit Visit report information is always saved to the station s folder on a USB memory stick inserted into one of the datalogger s USB HOST ports Information saved for each visit report start and end of visit includes e lt A time stamped text report of the datalogger s current operating state e lt A time stamped datalogger configuration file e lt A time stamped download of the datalogger s audit log file e lt A time stamped configuration summary report in csv format e if applicable a time stamped download of the transmission history Tx Log of the attached G5 transmitter The Visit Report screen Figure 7 20 Home gt Service gt Visit Report has two textboxes which should be correctly set prior to pressing the Start Visit button FIS page 74 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Visit Report 14 42 59 Trip fil G Figure 7 20 Start Visit Report screen 7 3 8 1 Technician The Technician box allows the user to enter their name or initials as a record of who performed the site visit 7 3 8 2 Trip The trip number automatically increments from the last visit alternatively the user can m
133. esume 11 det Power status E Port 4 Port P a Ei Figure 9 7 Telemetry screen Port B with AirTalk installed 9 3 2 1 Indicators and controls Power status indicator Coloured display box Always visible Colours as for Telem status indicator on Home screen see section 9 3 Status summary Display text Always visible Summarizes configuration and current or recent events on AirTalk Device Type indicates an AirTalk device is connected to this port followed optionally by a word describing its current state initializing stopped if different than running normally Language Currently selected language see section 9 3 15 Last DTMF Code rec d Displays the last DTMF code received via radio If the DTMF code is not used unassigned in the current AirTalk configuration the annotation not used appears in parentheses following the code Radio Type Displays the type of radio connected to the AirTalk hardware set in the Factory Settings screen not normally modified by the user Cutoff Telemetry port power supply voltage cutoff value see section 7 9 2 Resume Telemetry port power supply voltage resume value see section 7 9 2 Pwr Mgt FITS page 210 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Button Always enabled Opens the Power Management screen for the telemetry port Status Button Always enabled Opens the AirTalk Status screen Alerts Button Always enabled Opens the AirTalk Con
134. f conditions Enabling and disabling individual alerts does not affect whether the alerting system as a whole is suspended or active resumed It only affects whether an individual alert will send messages when alerting is active To enable or disable an alert modify the Enabled Disabled setting on the Alert Editor page 9 1 4 Practical considerations Most users final goal is to build an alert To reach that goal the message building blocks phrasings phrases and messages have to be set up normally in that order Just one complication intervenes Many alert messages need to state the value of the threshold in the condition that triggered the alert In some cases it is necessary to define the alert before the message content phrasings stating the value of the threshold can be set up However to define the alert the message and its content must be defined Fortunately this apparent roadblock has a straightforward solution which is described below 9 1 4 1 Quick review of AirTalk alert and message structure When constructing alerts it s helpful to keep this structure in mind Particularly important is the fact that the phrasing datapoint and the condition threshold tracker datapoint may be the same FITS page 281 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide l Condition In words e An alert is triggered by a condition which depends on one or two datapoints the trigger variable an
135. field defines the expected address of the sensor in the datalogger s configuration The actual address of the sensor is dependent on the sensor connected to the datalogger The SDI Sensor Set up screen Figure 7 33 requires the user to specify a unique sensor name and address The Test button allows the user to confirm the address entered for the sensor is correct The Add button opens the SDI Command Setup screen Figure 7 34 which enables the user to define a command for the SDI sensor Multiple commands can be defined for a single sensor SDI Command Setup Figure 7 34 SDI Sensor Command Set up screen The SDI Command Set up screen Figure 7 34 allows the user to specify the sensor command default is the M command and requires the user to set a command interval and offset The M MC C CC R RC and V FITS page 82 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference commands are supported as per the SDI 12 specification version 1 3 The datalogger automatically sends D commands if needed to retrieve the measured values The Interval is in hour minute second format and specifies how often the specified command 1s sent to the sensor The Offset is also in hour minute second format and specifies how long after midnight the first command is sent to the sensor The specified Offset must be less than the specified Interval IMPORTANT Interval and Offset specify the time the command to the SDI sensor is initiated When configuring
136. figuration Editor screen Alerts tab 9 3 11 1 Indicators and controls Alerts list Single select list Always enabled Lists all alerts defined in the datalogger For each alert the alert s name and its trigger condition are displayed Disable Alerts Button Visible when alerts are globally enabled Deactivates all alerts whose activation setting is Use Global Setting Any currently firing alerts that are deactivated by this action are immediately stopped This setting is recorded in the datalogger configuration and so will persist between datalogger reboots FITS page 224 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Suspend Alerting Button Visible when alerting is active Suspends alerting and is replaced by Resume Alerting button Resume Alerting Button Visible when alerting is suspended Resumes activates alerting and is replaced by Suspend Alerting button Suspend Alerting on Power Up Checkbox Enabled in edit mode Sets the initial behaviour for alerting active or suspended when the datalogger powers up New Button Enabled in edit mode Opens the Alert Editor screen in edit mode loaded with default values Setup Button Always visible Enabled when an alert is selected in the list Opens the Alert Editor screen in current mode view or edit loaded with the selected alert Delete Button Enabled when in edit mode and an alert is selected in the list Deletes the selected alert immediat
137. figuration Editor screen Alerts tab for quick access to the Alerts Editor 9 3 3 AirTalk Status screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status Alerts active resumed AirTalk Status 11 10 43 Since last reset or system restart D TME messages queued 0 D TME messages spoken Event Alert messages queued summary Alert messages spoken Total messages spoken Alerts suspended AirTalk Status Alerts Suspended 09 09 15 Since last reset or system restart DTMF messages queued 0 DTMF messages spoken Event Alert messages queued summary Alert messages spoken Total messages spoken Figure 9 8 AirTalk Status screen FITS page 21 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 3 1 Indicators and controls Alert suspend status Display text in screen title Visible when alerts are suspended see section 9 1 3 4 1 Event summary Display text Displays statistics on message events that have occurred on AirTalk since the last time the system was reset ot the last time the Reset button was pressed If a message is currently being spoken by AirTalk further message requests are queued Messages are spoken in the order they are queued When the queue is empty AirTalk stops transmitting Reset Button Always enabled Resets the messages spoken counts Back Button Always enabled Returns to the Telemetry screen Setup Button Always enabled Opens the AirTalk Configuration Edito
138. for serial communications at 9600 baud with 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control The status of the attached telemetry device is not displayed when this device type is selected Refer to the Specifications section of this manual for details on the TELEMETRY connector 3 5 2 G5 GOES transmitter The G5 device type is specific to the G5 GOES Transmitter Basic status of the attached G5 transmitter is displayed when this device type is selected see Figure 3 4 The same status information is displayed whether the G5 is internally or externally connected to the datalogger For an internally connected G5 telemetry port A is automatically set to the G5 device type For an externally connected G5 the device type on the port to which the G5 is connected must be properly set Press Status for more detailed information from the G5 transmitter Refer to the G5 Telemetry Reference section for a detailed description of the G5 interface 3 5 3 AirTalk The AirTalk device type is specific to and should only be used with the FTS AirTalk Radio Voice Transmitter Refer to Chapter 9 for detailed AirTalk configuration instructions and for status information provided by Status 3 5 4 Radio voice transmitter RVT The RVT device type is specific to and should only be used with the FTS RVT Radio Voice Transmitter FTS ase Axiom H2 User Manual Operation Refer to Chapter 9 for detailed RVT configuration and status information provided by Sta
139. from the datalogger 3 1 1 Mouse and keyboard connection For convenience a USB mouse and or keyboard can be connected to the datalogger s USB HOST ports The datalogger s touchscreen continues to function while the mouse and keyboard are connected 3 1 2 Password protection Two levels of password protection can be utilized on the datalogger A User Level password grants touchscreen read only access to the datalogger while a Tech Level password enables the operator to modify the datalogger configuration It is the choice of the station operator whether or not to enable password protection on the datalogger as passwords are not set when the datalogger is shipped from FTS 3 1 2 1 User level A User Level password allows the operator read only access to the datalogger The operator is able to examine datalogger status De view data read sensors view telemetry configuration etc but cannot change the configuration of the logger if a Tech Level password is set 3 1 2 2 Tech level The purpose of the Tech technician Level password is to prevent unauthorized modifications to the datalogger A Tech Level password allows the operator full access to the datalogger The operator is able to modify datalogger operation i e load new configurations create and change datalogging intervals create and change sensor definitions etc There are no restrictions placed on a Tech Level user If a Tech Level password is not set then the User Lev
140. fset Times Example The RhMaxMin process shown in Figure 7 9 has a Measurement Interval of 10 minutes 00 10 00 and a Reset Interval of 1 hour 01 00 00 Also both the Measurement Offset and the Reset Offset are zero This indicates that the RhMaxMin process is run every 10 minutes xx 00 00 xx 10 00 xx 20 00 etc and the process outputs are reset every hour at the top of the hour 7 2 3 4 Clear Configuration Clears all user settings and loads a blank factory default configuration 7 2 4 Power management tab The Station Set up screen Pwr Mgt tab Figure 7 10 Home gt Station gt Pwr Mgt tab allows the user to specify when the datalogger enters and recovers from low power standby mode When the battery voltage drops below the specified Datalogger V Cut off voltage level the datalogger turns off SDI bus power turn off power to the telemetry devices stop all datalogging turn off power to the touchscreen and enter a low power standby mode The datalogger remains in the low power standby mode until the battery voltage rises above the specified Datalogger V Resume voltage level When the datalogger is in low power standby mode and the user presses the touchscreen the touchscreen briefly flashes and then returns to low power mode Station Set up Version Set up Datalogger W Cut off Y Resume Figure 7 10 Station Set up screen Power Management Tab The Reset button restores the Telemetry fact
141. ger at least 0 seconds Interval must be integer at least 20 seconds if Repeat Count is zero then Interval may be blank Dead Zone must be either empty or a floating point number at least 0 Cancellation DTMF Code must be either empty or between two and four digits FITS page 227 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 13 Alert Trigger Editor screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Alerts gt Edit gt Alert Editor gt Change For an explanation of the meanings of Trigger Variable Relation and Threshold see section 9 1 3 2 Alerts Briefly this screen defines the condition on which an alert may be triggered depending also on additional conditions see section 9 1 3 2 The condition has the form of an arithmetic comparison less greater equals etc Variable Relation Threshold example VB Variable lt Relation 13 Threshold shown below in constant threshold screen shot and is satisfied when the value of Variabie satisfies the specified relation to Threshold Variable threshold Alert Trigger Editor Batt volt alert 11 29 52 Trigger Variable Mev el Relation el Threshold Variable Value O Constant Value Threshold Variable Threshold Tracker Variable Mame Datt _volt_alert_Thid KSE Constant threshold Alert Trigger Editor Batt volt alert 16 08 55 Trigger Variable Mev el Relation sl Threshold Variable vale Constant Value Thres
142. he equal and not equal conditions The alert is triggered when the alert condition changes from false to true and the following additional conditions are also true e at least Snooze Time seconds have passed since the last time the condition changed from true to false e at least once during the Snooze Time Variable took on a value at least Dead Zone away from Value see table below Dead Zone does not apply to operator FITS page 179 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Operator Additional condition lt Variable gt Value Dead Zone lt Variable gt Value Dead Zone E Variable lt Value Dead Zone gt Variable lt Value Dead Zone Variable lt Value Dead Zone OR Variable gt Value Dead Zone n a When the alert is triggered the associated message is broadcast Repeat Count 1 times with an interval of Repeat Interval seconds between each rebroadcast If the alert condition changes from true to false before Repeat Count broadcasts of the alert message have been made the broadcasts for that triggering of the alert are stopped immediately If the user sends the Cancellation DTMF code to AirTalk and the Alert is currently broadcasting the remaining repeat count is set to zero and the Alert is in exactly the same state it would be in if all messages has been broadcast In other words a cancellation has no other effect than to stop the broadcasting Condition evaluation con
143. he addressed sensor The sensor nots return data instead the sensor returns the duration of the measurement in seconds as well as the number of data points returned by the measurement The data is read using a subsequent Send Data D command Refer to the sensor s operating manual for specifics of each M command Command Explanation format aMb a device SDI address M command code literal b command number omitted or digit 0 9 command terminator literal Example C R String Note Cmd 3M start a measurement on sensor at address 3 Resp 30038 3 device SDI address 003 measurement delay until data is ready seconds 8 number of data points returned 7 5 4 2 6 Send data command Send Data or DT commands DO D1 D2 D9 request data generated by the preceding measurement command A DO command is always the first command sent to request the data regardless of which measurement command was sent If all of the data points are not retrieved by the DO command then a D1 command must be sent followed by a D2 command etc etc up to a D9 command see the example below FITS page 115 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Command Explanation format aDb a device SDI address D command code literal b command number digit 0 9 command terminator literal Example Following the measurement command example above which indicated we are expecting 8 data points to be returned
144. he positioning of the datalogger and the other equipment being installed then just place the datalogger over the appropriate keyhole slots and slide it down into place see Figure 4 1 Connect one of the green grounding wires from the mounting plate to the datalogger ground stud S O Vi gt MIS nocan 1 ei PIS ZE eme wax Lk OHO II SYNCHRONIZIN oO JATA IN BUFFER oO TRANSMITTING ei D mm O won a e EH A SE g pa O O Y PIS ranio Transceiver a O oO NETWORK DETECT S oO CARRIER DETECT 8 SYNCHRONIZATION DETECT H i a j EI ZE Ge Uon uf O QOO e O O O O O we O A O O 1 U U U U U 1 U U d N ee em bag eet UU UU Uu Figure 4 1 Keyway Enclosure FITS page 43 Axiom H2 User Manual Installation 4 2 2 1 Other enclosures Depending on the nature of the enclosure the datalogger can be mounted to either a keyhole mount
145. hold Tracker variable Mame Datt volt art Thld 9 3 13 1 Indicators and controls Trigger Variable Drop down list Enabled in edit mode Lists all defined datapoints variables in the datalogger Determines the variable in the trigger condition Relation Drop down list Enabled in edit mode Lists all arithmetic relations less greater equal and their negations Determines the relation in the trigger condition Threshold Radio button set Variable Value displays the controls for selecting a variable defined in the datalogger as the threshold in the trigger condition Constant Value displays the controls for setting a constant value as the threshold in the trigger condition Threshold Variable Drop down list Enabled in edit mode Visible when Threshold is set to Variable Value FITS page 228 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Lists all defined datapoints variables in the datalogger Determines the datapoint whose value is used as the threshold in the trigger condition Threshold Value Textbox Enabled in edit mode Visible when Threshold is set to Constant Value Determines the fixed constant value used as the threshold in the trigger condition Threshold Tracker Variable Textbox Enabled in edit mode Sets the name of the datapoint that tracks duplicates the value of the threshold setting whether set by a variable or constant used in the trigger condition 9 3 14 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen DTMF tab
146. igure 7 27 Sensor Extension Icons When configuring sensors the user can override the default parameter name If a parameter name is left blank then that parameter is not monitored and is not available as a datapoint in the datalogger FTS pae Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference After a sensor has been configured its icon appears on the Sensors screen Figure 7 24 The sensor displays its parameters when the sensot s icon is pressed as well as its Time To Next Acquisition Time To Next Acquisition is a countdown timer to the next time that the sensor is logged processed or transmitted All sensor set up screens have a checkbox titled Active If the Active checkbox is unchecked left blank then the sensor is not read by the datalogger and any calculations or processes that use the sensor reading will report an error 7 4 1 Restrictions on sensor datapoint names Each sensor defines one or more named datapoints These names must conform to the following rules e The name must contain only upper or lower case letters digits or the underscore character _ e The name must start with a letter e The name cannot be any of the following reserved names o ABS ACOS ASIN AT ATAN CMD COS ELSE ERR EXP FRAC IF INT LN MAX MIN MOD PI POW SIN SQRT SteinhC t_DySince t_DySYr t_HrSince t HrSYr t_IsLeap t_MnSince t MnSYr t_SeSince TAN O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O F
147. iming Parameter Value Message Interval 00 15 00 Message Offset 00 00 00 Meaning data is sampled every 15 minutes at hour 00 15 30 and 45 minutes 0 FITS page 156 Axiom H2 User Manual Datalogger Parameter Information Parameter Meaning Format RNIN Rainfall 00 00 WSM Wind Speed 000 WDD Wind Direction 000 ATF Air Temperature 000 FTF Fuel Stick Temperature 000 RHP Relative Humidity 000 MBV Main Battery Voltage 00 0 FMP Fuel Stick Moisture 000 0 WDDP Peak Wind Direction 000 WSMP Peak Wind Speed 000 SR Solar Radiation 00000 GOES Transmission G5 telemetry reference Value 001044E409132142033G43 0NN195EUB00220 00 41 00 41 00 41 00 41 002 001 002 001 091 138 221 245 050 050 049 049 050 050 050 049 081 083 083 084 13 4 13 4 13 4 13 4 009 9 010 1 010 1 010 1 092 077 100 267 005 004 005 008 00153 00087 00063 00030 Meaning GOES Header Rainfall Wind Speed Wind Direction Air Temperature Fuel Stick Temperature Relative Humidity Main Battery Voltage Fuel Stick Moisture Peak Wind Direction Peak Wind Speed Solar Radiation note that the GOES transmission time is still at 20 minutes and 33 seconds after the top of the hour FITS page 157 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference 8 2 4 2 Time ordered message format Time Ordered message format is an ASCII format used to transmit time stamped data The G5 Setup screen when Time Ordered format is selected al
148. ing configuration for the DTS 12 Sensor Name DTS 12 Command M1 sensor does not wipe its window prior to the measurement Field name Field Precision Units TurbMeanNw 1 1 NTU TurbVarNw 2 2 TurbMedNw 3 1 NTU TurbBesNw 4 1 NTU TurbMinNw 5 1 NTU TurbMaxNw 6 1 NTU WatlTempNw 7 1 C Command M2 sensor does a wipe of the its window prior to the measurement FITS page 121 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Field name Field Precision Units TurbMeanWw 1 1 NTU TurbVarWw 2 2 TurbMedWw 3 1 NTU TurbBesWw 4 1 NTU TurbMinWw 5 1 NTU TurbMaxWw 6 1 NTU WatlempWw 7 1 C The user needs to specify measurement Interval and Offset values for the M1 and M2 commands Refer to the sensor s operating manual FTS document 700 DTS 12 for configuration details 7 5 3 2 Other sensors The following sensors made by manufacturers other than FTS can also be recognized by the datalogger 7 5 3 2 1 Gill instruments windsonic The datalogger uses the following configuration when a Gill Windsonic Wind Speed and Direction Sensor is recognized Sensor Name Gill Command M Field name Field Precision Units UWD 1 0 deg UWS 2 1 m s UWStatus1 3 0 Command M1 Field name Field Precision Units UWNS 1 1 m s UWEW 2 1 m s UWStatus2 3 0 The user needs to specify a measurement Interval and an Offset value for the M and M1 commands Refer to the sensor s operating manual for configuration details
149. ing panel which is fastened to one wall of the enclosure or the datalogger can be directly mounted to the enclosure wall Contact FTS to determine which option keyway panel FTS part number 993 UCMT PNL x or mounting adapter FTS part number 993 UCASE BKT would best suit your needs 4 2 2 2 Grounding The Axiom H2 datalogger has built in lightning protection circuitry This protection can be aided by the connection from the datalogger chassis to a single point ground There is a ground stud on the datalogger that accepts one of the one of the green grounding wires from the mounting plate The enclosure s ground lug located on the outside at the back of the enclosure should be connected to the nearest ground or radial connection The enclosure s ground cable should always be run as low as possible and be free of any kinks or sharp bends refer to your local code requirements All FTS Forest Technology Systems sensors used shielded cable If the datalogger chassis is well grounded the sensor cables is shielded as well 4 2 3 Sensor and telemetry connections The datalogger is watertight even without connectors attached Device connectors sensors and telemetry are circular metal shell bayonet military style connectors which are uniquely keyed and colour coded to minimize erroneous connections When connecting the various devices to the datalogger ensure that the connectors are dry and free of debris so that no water or dirt gets
150. input read The user must also specify the Start Time and Duration for the process The process repeats continuously based on the Start Time and Duration Delta Process Setup 20 34 12 Process Mame rou lu ERT nterva Start PAL i PAL e Allow negative deltas KSE Figure 7 90 Delta Process Setup screen 7 6 6 Average Figure 7 91 shows the Average Process Setup screen The Average process calculates the mean standard deviation median running maximum and running minimum value of the selected input The user selects the desired input and specifies the input s Process Interval how page 123 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference often is the input read and the desired number of samples Samples per Measurement for the calculation Avg Process Setup See Input el DIS sl m oo Samples per at wi Measurement Figure 7 91 Average Process Setup screen Figure 7 92 shows the Average process named CaseAvg set up for a five minute case temperature Case average TCavg TCase is sampled every 10 sec for 30 samples so 10 sec 30 samples 300 sec 5 min Ayg Process Setup Process Input Tcase el C Sample m m g Samples per Interval ol oi A e Measurement Median fs RAE Figure 7 92 Average Process Example Depending on the units of the specified input for the average calculation the Average process can be used to calculate a normalized vector average If
151. ion no user action is required 9 Datalogger application software update is complete Confirm by checking the Application Version number shown on Home gt Station gt Version tab 7 3 5 2 Sensor extensions A Sensor Extension provides advanced set up functionality for a specific sensor Error Reference source not found shows the datalogger s Sensor Extensions screen Error Reference source not found shows in the bottom listbox that there is a Sensor Extension named mModDILdll already installed on the datalogger installed on the datalogger in the datalogger s Program Files CustomDevices folder Error Reference source not found also shows in the top listbox that there is a USB memory stick plugged nto the datalogger and that the memory stick has two sensor extensions which can be installed to the datalogger The Add and Delete buttons on the left side of the Sensor Extensions screen are used to install and remove extensions from the datalogger FIS page 7o Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Sensor Extensions Extensions Available For Install AmModoll dil 02 05 2013 4 Tast dil 02 05 2013 Figure 7 16 Sensor Extensions screens 7 3 5 2 1 Adding or updating a sensor extension The Add button is used to install or update datalogger Sensor Extensions A new extension can be directly added to the datalogger however when updating an extension the datalogger s application software needs to be resta
152. ions Detailed information on the G5 transmitter is available through the G5 Status button in the Telemetry G5 Status screen Home gt Telemetry gt Status 3 3 1 5 Battery The Battery status indicator has black text which displays the voltage of the battery connected to the datalogger s BATTERY input while the background colour displays the charging status of the battery Backeround colours for the Battery indicator are Colour Meaning Black no status available Yellow the battery is being discharged Green the battery is being charged Detailed information on the BATTERY and SOLAR PANEL inputs are available through their respective definition screens 3 3 1 6 Telem Telem is actually two indicators in one split left and right for the Telemetry A and Telemetry B ports respectively FTS Se Axiom H2 User Manual Operation Colour Meaning Green datalogger is supplying power to the telemetry port Red port power is turned off Black power to the port is disabled 3 3 2 Datapoint values Datapoint values are another source for confirming proper datalogger operation Datapoints encompass all sensor readings Built in and SDI as well as all process calculations Individual datapoints are viewed by selecting the desired sensor or process from the screens accessed from the Home screen through Sensors SDI 12 or Processes as appropriate 3 3 2 1 Current Condition Screens accessed from the Home screen C
153. ired Template files can also be loaded from a USB memory stick or PC 3 1 5 USB connection to a PC The datalogger can be connected as a slave device through the datalogger s USB DEVICE port This section describes how this feature appears differently under Windows XP and Windows 7 3 1 5 1 Windows XP The PC automatically senses the datalogger when the connection is made A Found New Hardware message appears the first time the datalogger is connected to the PC 3 1 5 1 1 Activesync On a PC running Windows XP when a datalogger is plugged in the PC automatically starts an application called Microsoft ActiveSync This synchronization program enables the datalogger to function as a USB device connected to the PC The Microsoft ActiveSync window on the PC should indicate a Guest connection when the datalogger has been connected to the PC Choose No to partnership on the dialogs which appear shortly after the USB cable is connected do not set up a partnership If desired the user can minimize or close the PC s ActiveSync FITS page 28 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation window Once the ActiveSync connection is in place the datalogger appears as Mobile Device in Windows Explorer WARNING FTS strongly recommends against modifying any files in the datalogger accessed through the ActiveSync connection Doing so may cause severe problems in the datalogger 3 1 5 1 2 Remote Display Once an ActiveSync
154. is manual appropriate to your Telemetry device 1 4 Telemetry panel The telemetry panel on the Axiom H2 datalogger allows for factory configuration for the telemetry device connections The Axiom H2 supports the connection of two telemetry devices The devices can both be external to the datalogger dual external telemetry panel Axiom datalogger model number H2 TLM 2 or one device can be externally connected and a GOES transmitter can be internal to the Axiom H2 single external telemetry panel with built in GOES Axiom datalogger model number H2 G5 TLM External TELEMETRY connectors on the Axiom H2 datalogger are colour coded on the telemetry panel with a green ring around the connector The connector is an eight terminal pin male bayonet military style connector which is compatible with existing FTS telemetry devices Normally telemetry devices are provided by FTS with the appropriate mating connector however if required details for the TELEMETRY connector can be found in the Specifications section of this manual Telemetry options Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 illustrate the two telemetry panel options which can be selected at the time of order 1 4 1 1 Dual external telemetry The top connector on the dual external telemetry panel is defined as Telemetry Port A The lower connector is defined as Telemetry Port B Both connections are functionally identical FITS pages Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description Figure
155. ist FITS page 215 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Opens the Phrase Editor screen in current mode view or edit loaded with the selected phrase Delete Enabled when in edit mode and a phrase is selected in the list Deletes the selected phrase If the phrase is associated with one or more messages a Confirm Delete dialog intervenes If not the phrase is deleted immediately Deletion is permanent not undoable 9 3 7 Phrase Editor screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Phrases gt Setup view or edit mode View mode Edit mode Phrase Editor 09 50 47 Phrase Editor Phrasings Phirasings English United Statess BATTERY CURRENT JIBatt English United States BATTERY CURRENT JIBatt Figure 9 12 Phrase Editor screen 9 3 7 1 Indicators and controls Name Textbox Displays edits the name for the phrase Name must be unique amongst all phrases Phrasings Single select list Always enabled Lists the names of all currently defined phrasings for the phrase The language of each phrasing is shown as well as its possibly abbreviated content New Enabled in edit mode Opens the Phrasing Editor screen in edit mode with blank fields Setup Enabled when a phrasing is selected in the list Opens the Phrasing Editor screen in current mode view or edit loaded with the selected phrasing FITS page 216 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Delete Enabled when in e
156. it Rate 300 Lei leg CET wf Self Timed Jl Message Centering Enable Tx E Send no data IF Buffer Empty Random channel parameters are provided by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Channel Your assigned random channel Bit Rate Your assigned platform baud rate Repeat Count The number of times the G5 transmits the random messages The Random checkbox when selected enables random transmissions The Setup button allows the user to configure the Random message see Figure 8 11 Telemetry A G5 C51 Random Setup 17 02 04 ET Randa e Dhappel Bit Date BR x Repeat Count e Figure 8 10 G5 Time OPU Srd red Random Transmission Set up screen Similar to self timed messages random messages are also configured by defining sensor sets multiple sensor sets are also allowed for Random transmissions A combined total of 100 unique sensor sets can be defined for Time Ordered messages A random message is prepared for transmission when the defined condition is met FITS page 160 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry 4 G5 Timed Ordered Messe 19 05 55 Telemetry 4 G5 Timed Ordered Mess 19 09 25 00 BS offset oi 1 Interval ol ol Offset ol ol O0 e Condition Type Ge TERE See C Change since last logged value Change in last 00 00 00 Available Variables Transmit variables l Expression Figure 8 11 G5 Time Ordered Random Transmission Message Definiti
157. ition a station operator can use the Logout icon to force a logout 7 3 5 Datalogger update The Datalogger Update icon found on the Service screen enables the user to update software in the datalogger from a USB memory stick Application software which is used to run the datalogger and Sensor Extensions which provides advanced sensor set up functionality both can be independently updated from the Datalogger Update screen see Figure 7 14 FIS page 68 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 3 5 1 Datalogger Update 16 51 49 Figure 7 14 Datalogger Update screen Application The Application is the program which runs the datalogger and provides the GUI and the functionality for the user to configure the datalogger to their requirements The version of the Application currently running the datalogger is displayed in the Version tab of the Station Set up screen Home gt Station The Application button on the Datalogger Update screen begins the Application update process 7 3 5 1 1 Update procedure Follow the steps below to update the datalogger s Application software Ts Obtain the latest application software release from FTS The file will have a CAR extension Le FOH2_v230 CAB for datalogger application software version 2 30 Place the CAB file on a memory stick in the default folder H2 Data Logger SW create this folder structure if it does not exist refer to Figure 3 1 Alternately you can p
158. k 1 WSMP WDOP OoOo Peak 2 WSMP2m WwDDP 2m Peak Avg Time SELS Interval mi ol a E offset 00 oa 2 m Enabled Figure 7 69 RM Young Setup screen Pk Read tab Specify if peak readings are enabled Enabled Provide names for the measured peak readings fields Peak 1 and Peak 2 Wind Speed Wind Direction and Peak Status Set the time over which peaks are averaged Peak Avg Time Specify when the module is read Interval and Offset times for these fields FITS page 104 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 7 1 5 Pk Reset tab Peak reset intervals settings Computations for the two peak values can be reset to zero on independent schedules For details see SDI RMY module operating manual FTS number 700 SDI RMY SDI RMY Sensor Setup 20 08 57 Ji Peak 1 Reset Enabled B mi zl BS Interval mi oo fi oo E Offset 59 EE E sl Peak 2 Reset Enabled e B 00 ol BS Interval o oz oo S Offset 01 E E Figure 7 70 RM Young Setup screen Pk Reset tab Specify whether each peak is to be reset periodically Peak 1 Reset Enabled Peak 2 Reset Enabled and if yes provide its reset schedule Interval and Offset times 7 4 5 7 1 6 Units tab SDI RMY Sensor Setup 20 09 53 Inst Avg Pk Read ro Internal Units Display Units Precision Wind Speed mon sl Wind Direction degreess Figure 7 71 RM Young Setup screen Units tab Select the internal sensor wind speed unit
159. kWsAl gt 0 ALERT SN PKWSAL1 PKWSAL1 al3 WspdAl gt 0 ALERT SN WSAL1 WSAL1 10 3 1 1 Configuration section This portion of the RVT configuration files contains parameters specific to the internal operation of the RVT These parameters should not be altered FITS page 238 Axiom H2 User Manual RVT telemetry reference 10 3 1 2 Phrases section This portion of the RVT configuration files contains phrases that the RVT uses to respond to DTMF information requests Normally phrases nots need to be added or modified Refer to the RVT operating manual for phrase details if a new phrase is required 10 3 1 3 Responses section This portion of the RVT configuration files defines the RVT response to the received DTMF sequence For instance in the sample RVT configuration file the RVT responds with the wind speed and wind direction when a DTMF sequence of 1 2 3 6 is received Response can be edited or added to the configuration file The format of the response follows that shown in the sample RVT configuration file 10 3 1 4 Alerts section This portion of the RVT configuration files defines when the RVT broadcasts an Alert The alert flags must be defined in the datalogger i e RhAl PkWsAl and WspdAl as it is the datalogger which determines if there is an alert condition Alerts are numbered sequentially i e all al2 and al3 and the format of the alert follows that shown in the sample RVT configuration file FITS page 230 FI
160. l measurement Cycle continually power cycle with the specified On Time and Period 7 4 5 6 1 5 Excitation output settings Analog Module Set up 09 53 48 oc ana Jans p ID Excitation 1 Warm Up for SEC SetPoint lo NM Figure 7 63 SDI AM Analog Module Set up screen Excitation Output tab On the Analog Module Set up screen two tabs Ex1 and Ex2 are used to configure the module s two excitation outputs see Figure 7 63 The two tabs are only used to control the SDI AM module excitation outputs the excitation outputs do not appear as datapoints in the datalogger The voltage of each excitation output is independently set and each output can be configured as FITS page 100 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Disabled always turned off Enabled always turned on Warm up turned on the specified time in seconds at the start of any analog channel measurement and then turned off after the measurement is complete The SetPoint textbox specifies the excitation output voltage range of 0 000 to 5 000 Volts 7 4 5 6 1 6 Counter settings Analog Module Set up 20 01 29 anz ana and P1 Running Count Counts Period Count ne Periodic Reset Enabled meral OO 00 HES Sre ml Loo RS Figure 7 64 SDI AM Analog Module Set up screen Counter tab On the Analog Module Set up screen the Count tab is used to configure the module s counter input see Figure 7 64 The SDI AM co
161. lace the file in any folder you wish but then you will need to browse to the file when updating the datalogger s application software Insert the memory stick into either of the datalogger s USB HOST ports Press Home gt Service gt Datalogger Update gt Application The datalogger displays the Application Update screen Figure 7 15 The Current Version of the application currently running on the datalogger as well as the Latest Version Available as found in the Axiom H2 Data Logger SW folder on the memory stick is shown FIS page 65 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Application Update Current Version FOLZ v300 0 27 C 4B Latest Version Available OZ ws00 0 31 C04B Figure 7 15 Application Update screen 6 Press OK to accept the Latest Version Available file selection to proceed with the application software update or press Cancel to abort the operation Alternately the Adv advanced button can be used to browse to and choose a specific file outside of the default folder location 7 If OK was pressed the following steps occur this process takes about a minute a The datalogger displays a Please Wait message b The current application automatically stops c The datalogger displays an Update Successful message d Remove the memory stick from the USB HOST port and then press OK e The updated application software automatically starts 8 The datalogger will begin operating with its previous configurat
162. le of reporting its serial number is identified with a yellow background e g G5 Port A in Figure 7 18 Devices whose serial numbers have not been entered or detected are shown with a red background The Last Update column is automatically populated with the time the serial number of the device was entered To auto detect or to manually enter a serial number touch the name of the device in the serial number table The Serial Number Update screen opens see Figure 7 19 If the device is not capable of reporting its serial number then the Auto Detect button is absent The user can manually edit a serial number which was auto detected When a sensor or telemetry is added to the datalogger it is automatically added to the serial number table however the user can also add a device to the serial number table by selecting the Add button The user can then give the device a name and manually enter its serial number To remove a sensor from the serial number table select the Delete button a new screen will appear where you can select which device in the serial number table you would like to remove from the list FTS m Axiom H2 User Manual 7 3 8 Visit report Serial Number 14 29 40 Device Serial Number Last Update 01 30 2013 14 18 34 06 25 2011 844005 23 35 30 Serial Number Update Sensor Mame GS Port A Serial Number 544005 ALD Figure 7 19 Serial Number Update screen Configuration reference e Visit Report provid
163. lected and how the data is handled within the datalogger FTS wg Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration structure DATA ACQUISITION LOOP _ SERIES K TRANSMIT LOOP a a Ki A S J Es S READ INTERNAL amp DEDICATED j READ SENSORS SENSORS READ U IX BUFFER J Ss S ENEE 1 DISPLAY LOOP CURRENT CONDITIONS LOOP FORMA e DATA ram Deech x Le i d LOG BUFFER DISPLAY e SEND TO UPDATE e Ae eae GE CURRENT Ke Ga FOR m CONDITIONS SE TRANSMISSION j DATA TO j X BUFFER FOR J Ki J TRANS VISSION Figure 6 2 Datalogger Operating Algorithms The Data Acquisition Loop performs the following tasks in the order they are listed 1 Read the datalogger s Internal and Dedicated sensors 2 Run the datalogger s processes 3 Log the data 4 Write data to the Transmit buffer The timing of the Data Acquisition Loop is set by the most frequent process log interval or transmit message interval The SDI Sensor Loop reads the defined SDI sensors The timing of the SDI Sensor Loop is set by the SDI sensor which is read most often The Transmit Loop is responsible for G5 GOES data transmission The Transmit Loop sends the contents of the transmit buffer to the G5 transmitter 90 secon
164. lects the type of Value and the control for it Variable Value causes Value to be retrieved from a datapoint in the datalogger memory selected by the Value control Constant Value causes Value to be determined by a fixed sequence of numbers or phonetic alphabet letters Alpha Bravo Charlie etc entered in the Value control Value FITS page 218 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Enabled when in edit mode Drop down selector when Data Point Value selected Text box when Constant Value selected When Constant Value is selected the user must enter a space separated sequence of one or more numbers or words See notes below for details Speak Digits Checkbox Enabled when in edit mode When selected numeric values are spoken as separate digits Example 137 is spoken as one three seven When unselected numeric values are spoken as compound words Example 137 is spoken as one hundred thirty seven Units Drop down selector Enabled when in edit mode OK Button Always enabled Accepts but does not commit changes made in this dialog and returns to the Phrase Editor screen Changes are not committed until the OK button in the Phrase Editor screen is pressed Talk Button Always enabled If the phrasing is valid sends the Phrasing to the AirTalk hardware on which it is spoken If the phrasing is invalid the user is informed and the Phrasing is not spoken Cancel Button Always ena
165. lemetry The Telemetry screen appears Navigate to appropriate Telem tab AirTalk is commonly on Telem port B Tap the Status button next to the Radio Voice Transmitter port Alternately tap the Alerts button This takes the user to the Configuration Editor with the Alerts tab already selected The AirTalk Status screen appears Tap the Setup button The Messages tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears Tap the Alerts tab page 204 Axiom H2 User Manual Wi continued from prev page AirTalk Configuration Editor Batt volt Alert VB lt 13 Alerting is active Suspend on Power Up AirTalk Configuration Editor 16 12 09 Phrases Messages Alerts DTMF Languages Batt volt alert MBY 13 Cancel 1234 Alerting is active AirTalk Configuration Editor 16 12 09 Alerting is active IT Suspend on Power Up ES continued on next paqe FTS Deleting AirTalk guide The Alerts tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears _ Tap Edit The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen enters edit mode and the Setup and Delete buttons are enabled Select an alert from the list WARNING When you delete an alert it is deleted immediately and permanently from the datalogger Modifying To delete the selected alert tap Delete The alert is deleted immediately without any intervening confirmation step 15 To modify the selected
166. lows for GOES random transmissions see Figure 8 7 Telemetry A G5 C5S1 Setup 18 27 54 Format i Ordered sl Channel i44 window Io st e RE AR wl Self Timed W Message Centering Enable Tx Send no data IF Buffer Empty Figure 8 7 G5 Set up screen for Time Ordered Format Time Ordered messages are configured by defining sensor sets A sensor set is a group of datapoints transmitted in a defined ordered Multiple sensor sets can be defined for Time Ordered transmission up to 100 unique sensor sets numbers 0 to 99 Each sensor set transmission includes the Sensor Set s ID number followed by a time stamp and then the defined data Press the Set Message button Figure 8 7 and then press tap New Figure 8 8 to define a new sensor set Figure 8 9 Telemetry A G5 Timed Ordered Msg 18 42 13 i eI Figure 8 8 G5 Time Order d Message screen The Up and Down buttons can be used to adjust the order of the Transmit Variables within a specific sensor set Interval and Offset settings are used to specify how often a Sensor Set is written to the transmit buffer Sensor Sets need to be written to the transmit buffer at least two minutes prior to the G5 transmit time in order for them to be included in the G5 s transmission FITS page 158 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry 4 G5 Timed Ordered Mess 18 43 25 Lon ES offset 00 00 D 200 fein Interval UN E Offset ol ol A Available varia
167. metry screen includes NesID the G5 s current NESDIS identification number Failsafe the state of the G5 s failsafe circuit Timed Tx Info the number of bytes to be sent at the next timed transmission time RTC the status of the G5 s real time clock Standard the standard CS1 or CS2 that the G5 implements Refer to the G5 Telemetry Reference section for detailed G5 configuration and status information provided by Status 7 9 1 3 RVT telemetry device The RVT device type is specific to and should only be used with the FTS RVT Radio Voice Transmitter FITS page 144 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Refer to the RVT Telemetry Reference section for detailed RVT configuration and status information provided by Status 7 9 1 4 AirTalk telemetry device The AirTalk device type is specific to and should only be used with the FTS AirTalk radio voice transmitter Refer to Chapter 9 AirTalk guide for detailed configuration instructions and for status information provided by Status 7 9 1 5 No telemetry device Selecting None as the port s telemetry device type disables the telemetry port by turning off port power as well as disabling all port communications 7 9 2 Power Management The Pwr Mgt button opens the Port Setup screen for setting power management options When the battery voltage drops below the specified Cut off Voltage the datalogger turns off power to the telemetry device The datalogger keeps the power
168. mitting message cannot be cancelled until its current repeat has finished being spoken Because AirTalk has a non receptive blank period of about 1 second after each transmission cancelling may be difficult if the repeat interval time between repeats is short and impossible if the repeat interval is very short Do not send a DTMF code if you can hear another person sending one at the same time Speed of keying When you send a DTMF code you must key it in reasonably quickly Approximately stated details below the digits in a code must be pressed no more than one second apart Having a time limit enables the system to determine if you are sending a 2 3 or 4 digit code AirTalk can have 2 digit or 3 digit codes that are the same as the beginning of one or more longer codes Therefore the datalogger has to wait to see which one you meant Having the time limit set at one second allows the system to decide what is happening and respond to it reasonably quickly A more precise description of the one second keying constraint needs a little more explanation e When you press a button on the keypad the tone begins sending as soon as the button contact is closed The tone continues until you release the button and the button contact opens So each tone has a beginning and an end e The exact requirements on speed of DTMF keying are this You must begin sending the next DTMF digit no more than one second after the beginning of the previ
169. n 1 5 3 1 Status indicators The status indicators provide cursory information such as sensor activity transmitter status battery voltage and battery state to allow the user to make a quick assessment as to how the datalogger is operating Refer to the Operation section of this manual for specifics on the Home screen status indicators 1 5 3 2 Station The Station icon accesses screens that provide the user with datalogger specifics such as software version serial number manufacture date etc The user can also enter a station name and description as well as save and load datalogger configuration files Refer to the Configuration section of this manual for details on the Station screen FITS page 28 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description 1 5 3 3 Sensors icon The Sensors icon accesses screens that provide the user access to sensor definitions The Sensors screen allows the user to define new sensors Internal Dedicated or SDI as well as individually examine existing sensor operation and configuration Refer to the Configuration and Operation sections of this manual for details on sensor set up and sensor monitoring respectively 1 5 3 4 SDI 12 icon The SDI 12 icon accesses screens that provide the user access to the datalogger s SDI ports and specifically to SDI sensor definitions The SDI Sensor Mapping screen allows the user to define new SDI sensors and examine their operation to automatically detect SDI
170. n arrows which appear to select the desired year See Figure 7 13 January Ep013 W IT F 2 3 4 g 10 11 16 1 18 eo 24 25 30 31 1 7 E 1727 2013 Figure 7 13 Set Date Selection 7 3 2 2 Time Set the desired time by using the left right arrows in the Time box to select the desired hours minutes and seconds 7 3 2 3 Time zone Select the desired time zone from the list provided by the time zone drop down menu the arrow on the right side of the Timezone box When changing the datalogger s time zone ensure that the Date and Time fields are also correct as the datalogger s Date Time and Time zone information are all updated when OK is pressed 7 3 2 4 Enable daylight savings Check the Enable Daylight Savings box if you want the datalogger to track daylight savings time FITS page 67 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 3 2 5 G5 GOES transmitter time synchronization If the datalogger is connected to a G5 GOES transmitter then datalogger time synchronization with the GOES transmitter occurs in the following cases 1 When the datalogger is first powered on and the GOES transmitter obtains a GPS fix 2 After the operator manually sets the datalogger date time or time zone 3 Prior to each GOES transmission The datalogger s clock is adjusted if the time difference between the datalogger and the G5 GOES transmitter is more than 1 second If the time difference is greater than 20 secon
171. n the datalogger or the file can be edited externally using any text editor The RVT configuration makes reference to variables in the datalogger program In order to configure the RVT you should have a working knowledge of the datalogger s operation RVT response to DTMF codes can be easily modified or added Also new Alerts can be defined in conjunction with the datalogger configuration 10 3 1 RVT configuration file format A typical RVT configuration file is shown below The file is divided into four sections Configuration Phrases Responses and Alerts Configuration RadioStrobeEnable off RadioStrobeRepeatTime 500 RadioStrobeOnTime 100 RadioStrobeWarmUpTime 100 RadioRepeaterDelay 500 WordPacing 50 InterPhraseDelay 60 AlertSampleTime 30000 Phrases English SN STATION NUMBER Station AT AIR TEMPERATURE Temp DEGREES RH HUMIDITY Rh WS WIND SPEED Wspd MILES PER HOUR WD WIND DIRECTION Dir DEGREES FM FUEL MOISTURE FSM FT FUEL TEMPERATURE FST DEGREES PWS PEAK WIND SPEED PkWS MILES PER HOUR PWD PEAK WIND DIRECTION PkKWD DEGREES RN RAIN RNIN INCHES SR SOLAR RADIATION PYRSR WATTS PER SQUARE METER MB MAIN BATTERY Telem VOLTS ALERT ALERT ALERT RHALI HUMIDITY Rh PKWSALI PEAK WIND SPEED PkWs10m MILES PER HOUR WSALI WIND SPEED Wspd MILES PER HOUR Responses 1234 AT RH WS WD FM FT PWS PWD SR RN MB 1235 AT RH WS WD 1236 WS WD Alerts ali RhAl1 gt 0 ALERT SN RHALI RHAL1 al2 P
172. nary logs Log Process Outputs determines whether the maximum and minimum datapoints specified on the General Settings tab are logged If checked these max min datapoints if given non blank names are written to the log at the end of each Duration period The Log with Input checkboxes specify whether maximum and or minimum values are to be logged under the Input name If checked the Input value is logged with the computed maximum and or minimum value Timestamp with time of occurrence determines the timestamp of these logged values When checked the calculated minimum and maximum Input values are stamped with the time the minimum or maximum occurred If the checkbox is not selected then the minimums and maximums are be logged with the time of the end of the process interval 7 6 3 2 Example The following example see Figure 7 87 shows a Max Min process named CaseMax that calculates five minute maximum and minimum values for case temperature TCase Case temperature is sampled every 30 seconds and the maximum and minimum values are stored inline with the TCase values Also a maximum case temperature datapoint TCmax is created and logged at the time of occurrence during the process interval TCase is logged every minute for the sample output data shown FITS page 120 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Max Min Process a Max Min Process a 13 47 12 Mame lcasemMax Input Droe Le C Mame lcasemMax Input Tcase L
173. ne text based interface The getdatarange command can be used to retrieve all data or a range of data stored in the datalogger Password protection over the command line interface mirrors password protection in the datalogger That 1s if password protection has been set in the datalogger then the user is required to enter the appropriate password over the command line in order to gain access to the logger s data The date format specified in the getdatarange command determines the format of the date field in the returned data see examples below FITS page 30 Axiom H2 User Manual Operation Example 1 mm dd yyyy format C R String Cmd getdatarange 10 02 2009 10 04 2009 Resp Data From Hiwatt PES Dette 6 L0 02720027 00 00 00 ete 107047200900 00 00 Date Time HG MiMi ED Voy T MM Ss im NO O27 2000 he Ree 1 02 2009 18509204 488 TO O22009 1s ie Cail 4s Example 2 yyyy mm dd format C R String Cmd getdatarange 2009 10 02 Resp Deres gaens Isl gic JVs Deine s ZOOS 0 02 OCS Ose ices OOOO We EE Date Time HG Yi MM DDH MMe Sse m DOOD O70 ZG E ZOOS Oi 027 iks 0 04 wile 4 os ZOOS MOY 2 EE Notes e the getdatarange command does not require that an end date be specified e pressing Ctrl C on the keyboard during data retrieval will terminate the download 3 1 8 HDLa datalogger emulation It is possible for the user to connect to an Axiom H2 datalogger using AutoCaller StreamT rac Fire Weather Plus T
174. nnections Crimp connections are also available but do not order these unless you have the proper assembly tools Be particularly aware of problems in the 8 3 family there are some variations that look like they should mate but the pins are in slightly different positions There are several different styles of environmental sealing depending on the type of wire used The part numbers we have specified are for sealing to jacketed cables There are also types that are for loose wire bundles and thus seal the individual wires or are intended for potting Not all manufacturers make all variations in sealing so check the catalog very carefully before ordering a different brand The true military equivalents usually do not seal to jacketed cable check with your supplier Note that individual wire seals require wires ofa specific diameter to work Delivery can be slow from the suppliers there are so many possible variations of these military style connectors that the suppliers often stock the raw parts and then assemble the ordered combination when they get an order WARNING If you are soldering wires to the connector make sure you clean the flux off the connector after soldering Any moisture present inside the connector will combine with the flux and cause corrosion eventually resulting in a connection failure Part number example Part number 851 06JC10 6PN50 851 Souriau series designation for this family of connecto
175. nt HG Leave the Alias textbox blank if no alias is desired The Redundant Records setting allows the user to specify how much of previously transmitted data is to be retransmitted The Order button on the bottom of the WSC Message screen allows the user to specify the order in which the variables are transmitted The upper image of Figure 8 14 shows that three variables have been set for transmission in WSC format Pressing Order allows the user to rearrange the transmission order Figure 8 14 lower image by selecting the variable and then using the Up and Down icons to move the variable s position in the displayed list The variable displayed at the top of the list is transmitted first followed by the next variable etc etc The variable shown at the bottom of the list is transmitted last Telemetry A G5 WSC Message eae 19 25 29 TTA 00 05 00 Tx Count 01 00 00 TXHG TXCTW E T Figure 8 14 G5 WSC Message Order screen FITS page 162 Axiom H2 User Manual 8 2 4 3 1 WSC message example G5 telemetry reference An example of a WSC message transmission is shown below Message Timing Parameter Value Message Interval 00 30 00 Message Offset 00 15 20 Meaning transmission occurs every 30 minutes starting at 15 minutes and 20 seconds past the top of the hour 2 Datalogger parameter information Parameter Meaning VB Battery Voltage Notes sampled every 30 minutes from the top of
176. ntrolled Crystal Oscillator Frequency ideally 10 MHz Freq F TCXO G5 Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator Frequency ideally 43 2 kHz 8 2 6 GPS The GPS button on the G5 Status screen displays the G5 GPS screen see Figure 8 23 which enables the user to view information from the G5 s internal GPS receiver Telemetry A G5 CS1 GPS 17 34 20 Antenna OK GPS Fixed Status Only 2 Usable Satellite True UTC Offset 15 Satelites in View T Almanac Received Seconds Avg Signal Strength 0 fi G Figure 8 23 G5 GPS screen For the most part the G5 transmitter s GPS receiver is turned off The GPS receiver is only powered on once per day to resynchronize the G5 note that due to the accurate timing in the G5 the G5 can continue to operate for approximately 28 days without receiving a GPS resynchronization The GPS receiver is turned on when the G5 GPS screen is displayed The GPS requires several seconds to update its status The GPS remains on until the user exits the screen or the datalogger timeout about 20 minutes is exceeded FITS page 169 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference GPS Parameters Antenna GPS antenna connection status OK Disconnected or Shorted GPS Fix Status GPS receiver state information Almanac Received True or false indicating whether or not the GPS has received almanac information UTC Offset Displays the time offset between UTC and GPS time This time difference i
177. nu and then press OK to complete the mapping see Figure 7 80 FITS page 109 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference SDI Sensor Mapping Detected Sensor Mapping Map Detected Sensor FTS SOIL AM 035294 Ta SDI Sensor Mapping Name addr Port Addr endor Serial Figure 7 80 Mapped SDI Sensor Alternately the user could have edited the address of the defined SDI AM module originally at address 7 to match that of the detected module address 3 and then pressed Refresh to achieve the same result Another option is to create a new sensor configuration for the SDI AM module detected at address 3 and then either delete the SDI AM defined at address 7 or connect a second SDI AM module whose address is 7 7 5 2 3 Configuring a new SDI sensor The NEW field in the Defined list s Name column or the Add button allows the user to create a new SDI sensor configuration New will appear if there is an associated detected sensor Pressing NEW causes different responses depending on whether the sensor is recognized see Recognized SDI Sensor section by the datalogger Press Add if there is no associated detected sensor The user can then define a new sensor based on the standard SDI sensor or one of the datalogger s built in sensor extensions If NEW has a red background meaning there is an associated detected sensor and the sensor is not recognized by the datalogger the user can define a new sensor based on th
178. o TEn de Geren ee eee eee eee E ee ee 143 Chapter 8 EE 146 fie CC TEE 147 E AS EE 147 Chapter 9 POUT AUK D TEE 173 ga ee O EE 175 g2 ComON AMOI taS K ee 185 g3 Connguralonrel erent siicccnnnmenmnnntnaincinannn EE E ENa 209 od e e Ee e 232 Chapterdo RYT telemetry referenc eege 234 O PT S ANT EEN 235 ake Ne CEOS E E EE E E EE E E EE E E E E 235 t103 Edi ngan Ree E 238 Chapter SO SCI CAN E 240 aa e Ee e Le E 241 11 2 Internal GOES transmitter OPTIONAL cassscasosesicecetesssansnsscaeetestuaeetesseansteasuxeederieanedentvaceteatceqaes 247 FITS page 4 FI Table of Figures Figure 1 1 Axiom H2 Datalogger Front Panel seccee ceva cedeccte sees cove cadens cetsecs incadd cap vinguisecs nad ens snguinecs nan dens vaguaecenendecseeaaads 12 Figure 1 2 Dual External Telemetry Panel 00000000 0 nn 16 Figure 1 3 Internal G5 GOES Transmitter with Single External Telemetry Panel 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 FMS He eet E ces acre E ntehn eienes Daren ann ace ou eis bees 18 FIGUIE S21 Memory Stick Ee te E 33 el gabe tee Eeer Eege 36 Risike E76 Cl E 38 Figure 3 4 Example Telemetry Status screen 39 Figure E Key Way ENCOSUTE aia rciguparannanea nee ae een aaa ees 43 Figure 6 1 Datalogger Configuration Structure c ccc etree eee teeta eens eee tenner eee aaaeeeeeeeeeeeee rete 53 Figure 6 2 Datalogger Operating Algorithms 0000 54 Bleu EE eg 58 Fig re 7 27 Station Set Up screen Site KC
179. o update the display It is Sch important to note that Refresh does not trigger a new set of readings from SDI sensors or process outputs Refresh only causes the last measured value to be displayed For example an SDI sensor that is programmed to be read every 10 minutes displays the same value until the 10 minute rollover occurs and a new SDI measurement is performed Note that a Current Condition call through a telemetry device or telemetry port connection to a PC operates in a similar manner as the Current Condition screen FITS page 141 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Current Condition 02 05 2013 20 02 09 RNIN 0 00 inch Crot Wepnd 0 0 mph Crnt_Dir Err deg Figure 7 117 Current Condition screen 7 8 1 Set up The Setup button provides access to configure the data displayed on the Current Condition screen After Edit is pressed on the Current Condition Set up screen see Figure 7 118 the user can use the Move Right Arrow and Move Left Arrow to select which variables are displayed Current Condition Setup 2004 36 Display variables Figure 7 118 Current Condition Set up screen 7 8 2 Timed refresh An alternative to manually refreshing the screen is to place the datalogger in Timed Refresh mode see Figure 7 119 The Timed Refresh button updates the Current Condition screen every minute up to a maximum of 60 min from the time the Timed Refresh button was pressed Using the slider bars the use
180. o use the threshold tracker variable that now exists because you defined the alert Solution a is usually the simpler of the two It is the method used in the detailed instructions below A second consideration is to use only a User Var as a threshold variable or if you need to be especially clever a process output variable that derives only from User Var values In particular WARNING Do not define a trigger threshold using any variable datapoint that changes often AirTalk must do a lot of work to adjust to changes in the threshold value A quickly changing threshold value would tie up system resources in constantly readjusting to the new values The likely outcome is that the datalogger will function sluggishly or not at all Precision and units of the threshold tracker variable The threshold tracker variable datapoint is defined automatically by AirTalk You can change its name but AirTalk determines all its other properties including precision and units Precision and units are determined by the following rule If the threshold is a the Threshold Tracker Variable precision and units are the same as the Constant Value Trigger Variable Variable Value Threshold Variable FITS page 184 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 2 Common configuration tasks 9 2 1 Creating a new phrase and associated phrasings Telemetry 11 04 59 1 renz Telem Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Las
181. og Examples The First Last Previous and Next buttons are used to navigate through the log entries The Save button writes the telemetry log file to the USB memory stick in the Axiom H2 Data Logger lt station name gt Data folder The Clear button erases all entries in the telemetry file and reset the entry number counter Parameters displayed in the transmission reports are different for successful and unsuccessful transmissions An explanation for each parameter follows FITS page 168 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 Telemetry Log Parameters G5 telemetry reference Entry Number a unique entry number which is reset when the log is cleared Type the type of transmission self timed or random Leneth the number of bytes transmitted Start Time the transmission start time End Time the transmission end time Fwd Pwr the power delivered to the antenna during transmission as measured by the G5 Rfl Pwr the power reflected from the antenna during transmission as measured by the G5 SWR the calculated Standing Wave Ratio Power Supply During Tx the G5 s power supply voltage during the G5 s transmission as measured by the G5 see Figure 74 Transmitter G5 transmitter status either Enabled or Disabled RTC G5 real time clock status either Valid or Invalid GPS GPS status either Off or On Failsafe GPS failsafe status either OK or Tripped Supply Voltage G5 power supply voltage at the time of transmission Freq F OCXO G5 Oven Co
182. ogical operators 7 6 10 Threshold sampling 7 6 10 1 Threshold sampling user variables FTS paes Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 1 General Eight menu icons are present on the Home screen Figure 7 1 Each icon accesses screens to configure or view information related to a particular subarea of the datalogger s functionality This reference section provides a detailed explanation of options for each subarea 1608 47 Current Conditions Built in E Trans Kc Battery 13 94 SDI me E en D Figure 7 1 Home screen 7 2 Station set up Station information encompasses all of the aspects which are unique to a particular datalogger The Station icon on the touchscreen allows the user to view and edit datalogger site information to view datalogger version information and also allows the user to load and save datalogger configuration and template files Station 7 2 1 Site tab The Station Set up screen Site tab see Figure 7 2 identifies the datalogger s name description and location Station Set up 1 Version Set up Pwr Mot Station F Demo Station Description Datalogger used For demonstration Latitude DOz0O0 000 Longitude oo0700 OO g Figure 7 2 Station Set up screen Site Tab FITS page s8 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 2 1 1 Station Although every datalogger is identified by its serial number the operator can enter a station name and a description sp
183. om H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 Configuration reference 9 3 1 Home screen parts related to AirTalk Access Home Note The Home screen has many functions This section discusses only functions related to AirTalk Alerts active resumed Alerts suspended d Alerts Suspended Se Figure 9 6 Home Screen with AirTalk Status 9 3 1 1 Indicators and controls Alert suspend status Display text in screen title Visible when alerts are suspended see section 9 1 3 4 1 Telem Status indicator Always visible Displays power information for the telemetry devices When the AirTalk extension is installed the right half of this indicator shows power status for the AirTalk hardware on the right since AirTalk is always attached to Telemetry Port B Colour Meaning Datalogger is supplying power to the AirTalk port ES Port power is turned off Black Port power is disabled FITS page 209 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 2 Telemetry screen Access Home gt Telemetry The Telemetry screen shows a summary of the telemetry devices connected to the datalogger in a tabbed format When the AirTalk extension is installed the applicable tab usually Port B displays a brief summary of AirTalk status as shown in the figure below Telemetry 11 04 59 Telem E Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Radio Type Status summary Cutoff 6 54 def R
184. on The Messages tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears Tap Edit The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen enters edit mode and the Modify and Delete buttons are enabled Select a message in the list page 201 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide ee continued on prev page AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases Messages alerts DTMF Languages Deleting WARNING When you delete a message it is deleted permanently Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Volt Alert from the datalogger 10 To delete the selected message tap Delete 11 If the message is not used in any alerts no confirmation is required 12 If the message is used in one or more alerts a confirmation dialog appears Confirm Message Deletion a To confirm deletion click OK b To cancel deletion click Cancel 13 The message is deleted and removed from the list AirTalk Configuration Editor ees Modifying 14 To modify the selected message tap Battery Current Setup Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Yolt Alert LJ continued on next page FTS page 202 Axiom H2 User Manual E continued from prev paqe Message Editor 14 03 18 Name DTMF Code 4537 Available Phrases pi ALERT ALERT 4 p245 ALERT ALE wl SENSOR ERRO Content Battery Current BA Batt current BATT we LOGGER NOT R AirTalk Configuration Editor Phrases Message
185. on screens 8 2 4 3 WSC message format WSC message format is an ASCII format used by the Water Survey of Canada WSC is a self contained format with parameter names and timing embedded in the message A WSC message is configured by tapping New to add variables for transmission see Figure 8 12 Telemetry 4 G5 WSC Message Order BA At Figure 8 12 GE Message screen Figure 8 13 shows the setup screen for each WSC variable Refer to Environment Canada s Operational Specifications for Environmental Data Acquisition System EDAS Logger Annex A of KM055 045105 B appendix A page 15 for more details FITS page 161 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry A G5 WSC Message Interval ol ml H offset ol oi DE e E Alias f transmission name Redundant e ng PR Records KSE Figure 8 13 G5 WSC Message Set up screen The Input drop down selection box allows the user to choose any datapoint already configured in the datalogger as a variable for transmission Each variable has associated Interval and Offset settings to specify when and how often the selected datapoint is written to the transmit buffer The Alias textbox allows the user to enter a name which is used as the transmit variable s name An example of where an alias would be used is when a user wishes to transmit data maximum and minimums using the same name as the original datapoint i e transmit minimum stage HGmin as a stage measureme
186. on the USB device contains templates for different datalogger configurations Remember templates do not contain site specific datalogger information Loading a template does not affect site specific information already in the datalogger but if configuring the datalogger for the first time the user must enter the required site specific information 7 2 3 2 3 Load from local template folder The Load from Local Template Folder option works the same as the Load from USB Template Folder option except that the file selection box automatically points to the datalogger s internal Template folder 7 2 3 2 4 Browse When loading a file Browse allows the user to select a specific file located outside of the preselected folder 7 2 3 3 View configuration summary The Configuration Summary screen Home gt Station gt Set up tab gt View Config Summary provides the user with a basic configuration summary of the sensors and processes defined in the datalogger see Figure 7 7 Figure 7 8 and Figure 7 9 Note that when the user performs a site visit the information displayed on the configuration summary screens is written to a time stamped csv file in the station s folder on the USB memory stick along with the other site visit files FITS page 62 Axiom H2 User Manual 7 2 3 3 1 Sensors Configuration reference The Configuration Summary screen Sensors tab provides information on the datalogger s dedicated and internal sensors
187. ory default settings which are shown in Figure 7 10 FITS page 65 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 3 Service The Home screen Service icon is used to access maintenance and service utilities available in the datalogger The Service screen Figure 7 11 allows the user to set the datalogger s date and time enable password protection update the datalogger software view the datalogger s audit log record serial numbers of site equipment as well as create service repotts 16 43 41 Set Date Visit Report Audit Log Time D Datalogger Passwords Update Calibration Logout Figure 7 11 Service screen 7 3 4 Screen calibration The datalogger s touchscreen is factory calibrated however if you notice that the presses on the touchscreen do not register in the correct location then the touchscreen may need to be recalibrated To recalibrate the touchscreen press Home gt Service gt Screen Calibration and follow the instructions Use only the stylus attached to the datalogger or your bare finger to touch the screen Follow the displayed instructions to touch the cursor sign at the center and four corners of the screen conclude by tapping anywhere on the screen This ensures the touchscreen is properly calibrated Be careful to accurately touch each location as this ensures optimum touchscreen operation The touchscreen calibration routine monitors the accuracy of the calibration attempt and r
188. ous one not after the end which would be a looser condition FITS page 232 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 4 1 3 How AirTalk processes DTMF codes If you key in a single digit and no further digit within one second AirTalk ignores the digit If you key in two or three digits with no more than one second between digit starts and no further digit within one second after the last one AirTalk sends the two or three digit code to the datalogger for processing If you key in four digits within four seconds AirTalk sends the four digit code immediately to the datalogger for processing If you continue keying digits after keying in four digits within four seconds e AirTalk dispatches the first four digits to the datalogger for processing e AirTalk continues storing any following digits it receives until the datalogger tells AirTalk to transmit a message and AirTalk actually begins transmitting While AirTalk is transmitting it cannot receive any digits e The additional digits stored are subject to the processing rules above one second rule erc They are treated as another DTMF code and may therefore cause the system to respond e The number of digits stored depends on how fast you key them in and how soon AirTalk begins transmitting the message Therefore the number of digits stored is unpredictable and so entering more than four digits in succession could result in unexpected behaviour FTS recommends that you key
189. ows the user to clear Zero button or set Set button Test_Var to a specific value FITS page 125 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Test_ Var UserVar Process Figure 7 94 User Variable Process Display screen 7 6 8 Function Figure 7 95 shows the Function Setup screen A Function process evaluates a single valued function expression The function name default of Func is also used as a datapoint name for x the values of the function s output The user must enter a single equation for the function which evaluates to a floating point number and can specify the function s units and precision A Function list of mathematical operators supported by the Function process is given below nested operations are supported Function Setup 2029 51 Writs fs Precision kb E AES Figure 7 95 Function Setup screen 7 6 8 1 Built in mathematical operators Mathematical operators supported by the Function process are FITS page 126 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Operator MAX A B MIN A B SQRT LNG EXP POW A B PI ABS x FRAC INTG MOD A B SING COS X TANG ASING ACOS x ATANG Meaning addition subtraction multiplication division equal to maximum of A or B minimum of A or B square root natural logarithm natural antilog A raised to power of B AB pi absolute value fractional part of x integer part of x modulus of A B sine
190. paqe FTS page 196 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 43 19 AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 43 19 Phrases Messages Alerts DTMF Languages o The selected phrases is ote used by 1 messagest s Delete the phrase EE a Pe F Yes f u ULULLLLLE CSL UD LJ continued on next paqe FITS AirTalk guide The Phrases tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears _ Tap Edit The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen enters edit mode and the Modify and Delete buttons are enabled Select a phrase in the list Deleting a phrase WARNING When you delete a phrase it is deleted permanently from the datalogger 13 14 To delete the selected phrase tap Delete If the phrase is not used in any messages no confirmation is required If the phrase is used in one or more messages a confirmation dialog appears a To confirm deletion click OK b To cancel deletion click Cancel The phrase is deleted and removed from the list Page 197 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide vd continued from prev AirTalk Configuration Editor aS Modifying a phrase Phrases DTMF Languages including deleting or modifying a phrasing 17 To delete phrasings or modify the phrase definition or the phrasings of a selected phrase tap Setup Phrase Editor 2 71 58 18 The Phrase Editor screen opens with Phrasings English Unite
191. per listbox 7 Press Add 8 The datalogger moves the selected file to the lower listbox If there was already a sensor extension with the same name installed on the datalogger then the extension in the lower listbox will be moved to the upper listbox note that the two extensions have different file paths 9 Press OK to complete the sensor extension add update process or press Cancel to abort the operation FIS pagers Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference IMPORTANT The datalogger s application software needs to be restarted after updating a sensor extension from the datalogger Restarting the application software cycles the power to the telemetry devices attached to the datalogger 7 3 5 2 2 Removing a sensor extension The Delete button is used to uninstall Sensor Extensions from the datalogger It is important to note that when removing Sensor Extensions the datalogger s application software needs to be restarted Restarting the application software cycles the power to the telemetry devices attached to the datalogger For instance if you have a G5 transmitter attached to the datalogger and the datalogger s application is restarted then the G5 transmitter is power cycled and the G5 needs to reacquire the GPS almanac in order to validate its real time clock before any GOES transmissions can occur note to acquire the GPS almanac can take up to 20 minutes To remove a Sensor Extension from the datalogger 1 Ens
192. point of lf SEIT HG and an auxiliary water temperature datapoint of TW The SDI PT extension is generic so knowledge of the specific attached pressure transducer sensor s SDI commands may be required to appropriately configure it Refer to the sensor s operating manual for sensor command and data details 7 4 5 2 1 Set up screen 7 4 5 2 1 1 Sensor tab Pressure Transducer Setup 19 48 24 Sensor Temp Conversion Sensor Name lot Dr Active Address Figure 7 40 Pressure Transducer Set up screen Sensor tab This tab is identical to the Stage Sensor Set up screen Sensor tab FITS page 87 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 2 1 2 Stage tab Pressure Transducer Setup 19 50 48 Sensor Stage Temp conversion Stage Mame Precision 3 l ao S nea BB i Number of T Sample PI Samples a Period Fier a SKS Figure 7 41 Pressure Transducer Set up screen Stage tab This tab is identical to the Stage Sensor Set up screen Stage tab except that there are now two different selections for Units Units dropdown specifies the units in which the sensor returns the stage values Units textbox specifies the units label used in displays of the stage values 7 4 5 2 1 3 Temp tab Pressure Transducer Setup 19 51 13 Temp Mame Precision Units cOF Figure 7 42 Pressure Transducer Set up screen Temp tab The Temp tab Figure 7 42 allows the user to specify an auxiliary
193. pressing Detect This will return each sensor s SDI address as well as information about the sensor manufacturer model serial number c Press New in the Defined Name column to configure each SDI sensor d Return to the Home screen when you are finished 10 To configure mathematical calculations and program scripts e g averages minimum or maximum values custom calculations etc a On the Home screen press Processes b Use Add to create the desired process and then enter the appropriate parameters c Press Home when you are finished 11 To log data from each sensor a On the Home screen press Data and then the Setup Cog b If the logger was programmed at our factory there will be ready defined Logging Interval configuration To view configuration details press the icon c Ifa new logging interval is required i Press Add and then press Edit ii Select a variable name or sensor name and add this to the Logged Variables list on the right hand side ii Continue adding to the list until all the variables you want logged appear on the right hand side iv Choose a logging interval time v Press OK to save d Return to the Home screen when you are finished 12 To display or configure the current telemetry port settings a On the Home screen press Telemetry b Setup is required only for G5 GOES transmitter If the datalogger is connected to a G5 GOES transmitter internally or externally i Press the port
194. r averaging settings The sensor can compute scalar and vector average wind speeds For details see SDI RMY module operating manual FTS number 700 SDI RMY SDI RMY Sensor Setup 20 06 11 Sensor Inst Avg Pk Read Pk Reset Units Wind Speed Wind Direction Scalar a2m WwSM Ami Count e Samples per Avg Sample Interval SECS II Enabled Figure 7 68 RM Young Setup screen Avg tab Specify if average readings are enabled Enabled FITS page 103 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Provide datapoint names for the measured scalar and vector averaging fields Scalar and Vector Wind Speed and Wind Direction Count and Status Set values for the controlling scalar and vector averaging number of samples per average Samples per Avg and the interval between averaged samples Sample Interval Specify when the module is read Interval and Offset times for these fields Default settings are as shown 7 4 5 7 1 4 Pk Read tab Peak readings settings The sensor can calculate and return two different values for peak wind speed with direction These two values differ only depending on when they are reset to zero A peak is the highest wind speed detected since the last peak reset together the corresponding direction For details see SDI RMY module operating manual FTS number 700 SDI RMY Ven Ae det A D pe LI Dm am ee SS Pk Reset Units Wind Speed Wind Direction Peak Status Pea
195. r is able to scroll back through the list of timed screen updates Pressing Exit terminates Timed Refresh mode and return the user to the manually refreshed Current Condition screen FITS page 142 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Current Condition Timed Retresh 02 06 2013 13 39 59 MIB 13 5 Y Toase 21 4 C 13 40 55 MBY 13 9 Y Toase 21 4 C 13 41 55 MBY 13 9 Y Toase 21 4 C Figure 7 119 Current Condition Timed Refresh screen 7 9 Telemetry The Telemetry screen see Figure 7 120 displays the configuration of the datalogger s two telemetry ports Status information shown on the Telemetry screen includes the ports device e and a status y p D Telemetry summary of the attached telemetry device The coloured rectangle beneath the Port A or B label indicates the power status of the port Green power on Black power off Figure 7 120 is an Axiom H2 G5 TLM s Telemetry screen showing the tabs for Telem A port A and Telem B port B Port A is fixed at a Device Type of G5 the F6 G5 TLM has an integral G5 transmitter Port A s device type is user selectable for dual external Telemetry port dataloggers i e H2 TLM 2 The Status buttons associated with Port A and Port B provide detailed status information on the connected telemetry device see the appropriate Telemetry Device in the following Device Type section Telemetry 19 40 26 Telemetry 11 04 59 Telem A Teema Teeme Device Type
196. r screen History Button Always enabled Opens the AirTalk History screen Home Button Always enabled Returns to the Home screen FITS page 212 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 4 AirTalk History screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt History This screen displays a log of AirTalk activity AirTalk History 09 14 40 02 04 2013 16 20 28 gt Removing message grc 02 04 2013 16 20 28 Alert 0 has been deactiv 02 04 2013 10 50 50 AirTalk state now Running 02 04 2013 10 50 50 RYT2 Received AirTalk initi 02 04 2013 10 50 50 R YT2 lt C 2 RYTz2Initializ 02 04 2013 10 49 26 Reply to command C3 arri 02 04 2013 10 49 26 RVT2 signalling waite 02 04 2013 10 49 26 RVT2 lt RS Generickeply 02 04 2013 10 49 26 RVT2 sent Figure 9 9 AirTalk History screen 9 3 4 1 Indicators and controls OK Button Always enabled Returns to the AirTalk Status screen Home Button Always enabled Returns to the Home screen 9 3 5 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen common elements Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen consists of a set of tabs and a set of common controls This section describes the common controls and features All AirTalk Configuration Editor screens tabs are either in view mode or edit mode When a screen is in view mode the user can see information but not modify it
197. r screen in current mode view or edit loaded with the selected message Delete Enabled when in edit mode and a message is selected in the list Deletes the selected message If the message is associated with one or more alerts a Confirm Delete dialog intervenes If not the message is deleted immediately Deletion is permanent not undoable 9 3 10 Message Editor screen Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Messages P Setup view or edit mode Message Editor 14 03 12 Name DTMF Code 4537 Available Phrases Content pl ALERT ALERT 4 Battery Current DA p245 ALERT ALE Batt current BATTE w1 SENSOR ERRO w2 LOGGER NOT R E Figure 9 16 Message Editor screen 9 3 10 1 Indicators and controls Name Textbox Displays edits the name for the message Name must be unique amongst all messages DTMF Code Textbox Enabled in edit mode DTMF codes can be 2 to 4 digits long Content Single select list Enabled selection in edit mode Lists the names of all phrases in the message in order of speaking A message can have no more than 15 phrases Up Button Enabled when in edit mode and a phrase not at the top of the list is selected Moves the current selection in the Content list up one line FITS page 222 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Down Button Enabled when in edit mode and a phrase not at the bottom of the list is selected Moves the current selection in the Content lis
198. ransmitter with data This feature ensures that a transmission occurs at every transmit interval The user can disable GOES transmissions by deselecting the Enable Transmission checkbox If the transmission is disabled all functions in the datalogger occurs in normal preparation for a GOES transmission however no data is transmitted Note that the Self Timed checkbox must remain selected when using BLM or WSC message format If using Time Ordered or Pseudo Binary format then the Self Timed checkbox can be deselected if only Random transmissions are desired FITS page 152 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference 8 2 3 3 Pwr Params tab Telemetry A G5 C51 Setup oa a Telemetry A G5 CS 7 Setup Transmitter SelfTimed Pwr Params Transmitter Self Timed Pwr Params Datapoint names Datapoint names Forward Power Forward Power Reflected Power Reflected Power SWR SWR Datapoint names Datapoint names Forward Power Forward Power Reflected Power Reflected Power SWR SWR Figure 8 4 G5 Set up screens Pwr Params tab The datapoints defined on this tab appear as internal sensors in the datalogger Forward Power Reflected Power SWR Standing Wave Ratio and Power Supply During Tx are parameters updated by the G5 transmitter after each GOES transmission The default name for each parameter is shown They may be changed if desired If selected the Timestamp with time of occurrence checkbox records the paramete
199. ration Editor screen Messages tab 9 3 9 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 10 Message Editor screen 9 3 10 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 11 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Alerts tab 9 3 11 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 12 Alert Editor screen 9 3 12 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 12 2 Validity conditions 9 3 13 Alert Trigger Editor screen 9 3 13 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 14 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen DTMF tab 9 3 14 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 15 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Languages tab 9 3 15 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 16 Set AirTalk Language screen 9 3 16 1 Indicators and controls 9 3 17 Visit Report KEE 232 9 4 1 DTMF codes 9 4 1 1 Description 9 4 1 2 Sending DTMF codes from a radio 9 4 1 3 How AirTalk processes DTMF codes 9 4 1 4 How the system responds to DTMF codes FITS AirTalk guide page 174 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide g 1 Introduction 9 1 1 Purpose and features AirTalk enables a datalogger to broadcast voice messages over radio about important conditions in the datalogger Messages can contain values measured and recorded by the datalogger Messages can be sent either in response to radio transmitted demands or automatically when the datalogger detects a user defined alert condition AirTalk is compatible with any PTT push to talk radio on any band AirTalk can be configured for multiple languages and can manage many messages and alert conditions All message
200. re are now two different selections for Units Units dropdown specifies the units in which the sensor returns the stage values Units textbox specifies the units label used in displays of the stage values 7 4 5 3 1 3 Optional Field tab Shaft Encoder Setup Sensor Field Name Ir Precision units Field Optional Field uses the SDI stage command Figure 7 47 Shaft Encoder Set up screen Optional Field tab The Optional Field tab enables the user to define a datalogger datapoint for any field returned by the shaft encoder A typical use is to collect the error code field 5 from measurement responses Field Name specifies the datapoint name FITS page 91 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Precision specifies the precision number of decimal places in the field value to be used in computations and displays Units specifies the units in which the sensor returns the field value Field specifies field number to extract from the data returned by the sensor 7 4 5 3 2 Display screen Shaft Sensor 16 11 44 Stage OfFset 0 000 mi Time To Wext Acquisition 00 48 16 fi Fe Figure 7 48 Shaft Encoder Sensor display screen This screen displays the current readings from the stage sensor Set Stage and Clear Offset enable the user to set the stage offset value They are present when a Stage datapoint is configured on the Stage tab For information on setting the stage offset see section 7 4 5
201. re two types of set up files configurations and templates The difference between a configuration and a template is that a configuration contains datalogger site specific information i e a station name and position as well as telemetry specific parameters along with the general set up information i e sensor and processing definitions datalogging intervals transmit message etc while a template only contains the general set up information Both file types contain all the information required for data collection but only the Configuration file contains the extra information required to uniquely identify the datalogger and enable GOES transmissions The Set up tab also provides the ability to view a summary of the datalogger s configuration and the ability to clear a configuration Station Set up Site e Configuration Figure 7 4 Station Set up screen Set up Tab 7 2 3 1 Save configuration To save the datalogger s active configuration or to save the active configuration as a template use the Save Configuration File screen Figure 7 5 Home gt Station gt Set up tab gt Save Configuration FITS page 6c Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Save Configuration File CO Save To USB Template Folder Sawe To Local Template Folder Save File Mame Configuration 2013 1 26 14 37 17 xml KSE Figure 7 5 Save Configuration File screen 7 2 3 1 1 Save file name The Save File Name box specifies a name
202. riggers Example Suppose you are setting up a portable Quick Deploy station for use in controlled burn or firefighting situations You need to define an alert condition based on air temperature In each different deployment of the station the threshold temperature for triggering the alert will be different In some situations it might be 30 C in others 33 C in others 35 C or 40 C Personnel will need change this threshold in the field to account for changing conditions Your desired alert message is Alert Alert Air temperature is over XX degrees and XX must be whatever the current alert trigger threshold is that is the message must change whenever the threshold is changed You could accomplish this by editing the phrasing s in the message that state the threshold XX every time the threshold is changed but that is laborious and error prone particularly in the field It would be easy to change the threshold but forget to change the phrasing s or to enter an incorrect value The most robust solution to this problem uses two datapoints FITS page 182 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide Threshold variable Define a User Var process to hold the threshold value and define your alert trigger condition using this datapoint This datapoint User Var can easily be changed in the field and the alert triggering changes with it Threshold tracker variable This variable datapoint is automatically defined for you when
203. rned off or resumed turned on When alerting is suspended no alert will send a message and all messages queued to be sent are removed When alerting is resumed those alerts that are enabled see below can once again send their messages when they are triggered by current conditions Messages cleared at the time of suspension are removed and are not restarted when alerting resumes Suspending and resuming does not affect the enabled disabled status of any individual alert It only prevents or allows the enabled alerts to send their messages To suspend alerting e click the Suspend Alerting button on the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Alerts tab or e send the DTMF code 9999 to the datalogger via radio To resume alerting e click the Resume Alerting button on the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Alerts tab or e send the DTMF code 8888 to the datalogger via radio To control the suspend resume state that datalogger starts with after powering up e use the Suspend Alerting on Power Up control on the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Alerts tab See section 9 3 11 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Alerts tab 9 1 3 4 2 Enabling and disabling individual alerts Fach alert can be enabled turned off or disabled turned on independently of all other alerts An enabled alert sends its message when its trigger conditions are satisfied and alerting is active A disabled alert never sends a message regardless o
204. rs 06 cable connecting plug De plugs into the datalogger connectors JC seals to jacketed cable with cable clamp 10 shell size connector diameter 6 contact arrangement 6 pins in hexagon P pins as opposed to sockets N normal insert not rotated this is left out of the part number 50 Souriau series index In general all of the connectors is of the form 851 06JCxx xxYN50 where xx xx is the shell size and contact arrangement and Y is the pin P or socket S descriptor This cable end connector is equivalent to MS3116Fxx xxYN except that the military has individual wire seals instead of sealing to jacketed cable Check with your supplier to see if a jacket seal is available FITS page 243 Axiom H2 User Manual Specifications 11 1 3 1 Battery Mating Connector 851 06JC10 7S50 e FTS Part Number 521 1078 os gt PIN Function S A Signal ground N NB C Sy amp B Battery negative sense ag ee C Battery negative Chassis ground D Battery positive sense E Battery positive F Temperature input G Optional battery back up input Signal input e 9 6 VDC to 20 VDC operating voltage e Internal battery voltage current or and temperature measurement FITS page 24 Axiom H2 User Manual 11 1 3 2 Solar panel Mating Connector 851 06JC8 3AS50 FTS Part Number 520 83AS PIN Function A Power positive B Power negative C Chassis ground Signal input e 100 W 25 Vdc 7A maximum input
205. rs as the SDI 12 is a multi drop interface more than one sensor can be connected to a single SDI bus Four independent SDI ports allow slow sensors sensors which require a long time to return data to be placed on a separate bus from quicker SDI sensors Multiple ports also offer protection against a damaged sensor disrupting communications to all SDI sensors as the sensors can be split between two buses SDI 12 is a serial digital interface standard for microprocessor based sensors for more information see http www sdi 12 org FITS page 13 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description The Axiom H2 is the master on both SDI ports and fully supports the SDI protocol currently version 1 3 SDI 12 ports are colour coded on the datalogger front panel with an orange ring around the connector The connector is a three terminal socket female bayonet military style connector which is compatible with all SDI sensors Normally SDI sensors are provided by FTS with the appropriate mating connector however if required details for the SDI port connections can be found in the Specifications section of this manual 1 3 2 1 Optional SDI AM analog expansion module An optional SDI AM expansion module for general purpose analog inputs is available for use with the Axiom H2 datalogger The SDI AM is an SDI 12 module designed to provide easy connection to legacy analog sensors through spring clamp terminal strips The SDI AM connects to
206. rs with the time the GOES transmission occurred If the checkbox is not selected then the parameters are not associated with a transmission time 8 2 3 3 1 Forward power Forward Power is a measurement units of dBm of the G5 GOES transmitter s RF output power during the last transmission 8 2 3 3 1 1 Reflected power Reflected Power is a measurement units of dBm of the RF power reflected back to the G5 GOES transmitter from the antenna connection during the last transmission FITS page 153 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference 8 2 3 3 1 2 SWR Standing Wave Ratio SWR is a calculation based on the forward and reflected power see formula below SWR is a measure of impedance mismatch between the output of the G5 transmitter and the connected antenna An SWR of 1 indicates an ideal match and signifies that maximum RF power is transferred to the antenna SWR values greater than 1 indicate an impedance mismatch between the G5 transmitter and the connected antenna Typically SWR values of less than 1 5 are acceptable An SWR of 1 5 indicates that 4 of the transmitter power is being reflected from the antenna SWR is defined as P 1 SH SWR tid 1 E P ref Prva where E reflected power W py forward transmitted power W 8 2 3 3 1 3 Powersupply during tx Power Supply During Tx is a measurement units of Volts of the G5 s supply voltage made by the G5 during a GOES transmission Essentially Power Supply D
207. rted Restarting the application software cycles the power to the telemetry devices attached to the datalogger For instance if you have a G5 transmitter attached to the datalogger and the datalogger s application is restarted then the G5 transmitter is power cycled and the G5 needs to reacquire the GPS almanac in order to validate its real time clock before any GOES transmissions can occur note to acquire the GPS almanac can take up to 20 minutes The process is the same for adding or updating a sensor extension When updating an extension the existing extension on the datalogger is overwritten To add or update Sensor Extensions on the datalogger 1 Obtain the latest sensor extensions from FTS Sensor Extension filenames have a dl suffix De AmModDILdll for the SDI AM module extension 2 The sensor extension dll file must be placed on the memory stick s Axiom H2 Data Logger SW CustomDevices folder you must create this folder structure if it does not exist or else the datalogger will not be able to find the new dl files 3 Insert the memory stick into either of the datalogger s USB HOST ports 4 Press Home gt Service gt Datalogger Update gt Sensor Extension 5 The datalogger displays the sensor extensions currently installed on the datalogger in the lower listbox and the sensor extensions available to be installed from the USB memory stick in the upper listbox 6 Select the sensor extension you wish to install in the up
208. rts stage value from PSI to the units specified Cmd specifies the sensor s stage SDI command You may need to consult the sensor manual to determine the correct command Field specifies which field the stage value is returned in the sensor s data response to Cmd You may need to consult the sensor manual to determine the correct field Interval and Offset specify the schedule of stage readings on this sensor Burst Avg activates the burst averaging feature for stage values A burst average is formed at each measurement event by collecting Number of Samples samples at intervals specified by Sample Period and taking the average Number of Samples and Sample Period control burst averaging They are enabled only when Burst Avg is selected FITS page 85 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 1 1 3 Temp tab Stage Sensor Setup Temp Mame Precision Units j C C F Wi wl Use Stage Cmd Field re lt a EI Eee E Number of Genee bab Ae Samples Feriod Mise C BEES Figure 7 38 Stage Sensor Extension Set up screen Temp tab The Temp tab Figure 7 38 allows the user to specify an auxiliary water temperature measurement Temp Name specifies the datapoint name for the temperature value returned by the sensor If no temperature measurement is desired Temp Name should be blank Precision specifies the precision number of decimal places in the temperature value to be used in computations and displays Uni
209. s Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Yolt Alert O end FITS AirTalk guide 15 The Message Editor screen opens filled with the current information name defined phrasings for the selected phrase You can change the Name DTMF Code and the phrases and their ordering This is done exactly as described in section 9 2 2 Creating a new message When all changes are complete a Tap OK to save them b If you do not wish to save tap Cancel to abandon your changes The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears with the modified message listed Tap OK exit edit mode and return to the AirTalk Status screen page 203 Axiom H2 User Manual 9 2 6 Modifying or deleting an existing alert Telemetry Tele a Teeme Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Radio Type Cutoff 6 54 def Resume 11 der ECH E Pork 4 Port E a E AirTalk Status 11 10 43 Since last reset or system restart D TME messages queued 0 DTMF messages spoken 0 Alert messages queued 0 Alert messages spoken 0 Total messages spoken 0 AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 32 25 Phrases Messages Alerts JOTMPF Languages Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert FTS att volt Alert ES continued on next page 1 2 7 8 AirTalk guide On the Home screen tap Te
210. s Internal Units Define the unit labels Wind Speed Units and Wind Direction Units You can choose to use the factory wind speed units m s kph mph knots or define your own Only the Internal Units have any effect on the actual measurements The Display Units text is used only to label displays of measurement values Define the precision of the measurements Wind Speed Precision and Wind Direction Precision FITS page 105 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 7 2 SDI RMY sensor display screen Once the SDI RMY sensor extension has been installed the RM Young Sensor display screen is available from the Sensors screen SDI RMY Sensor Time To Next Acquisition 00 00 00 Figure 7 72 RM Young Sensor display screen The Setup button opens the RM Young Setup screen described above PgUp and PgDwn buttons scroll the display of SDI RMY variables with their current values and defined label units which often can run to more than a single screen can hold 7 4 6 Deleting sensors To delete a sensor from the datalogger go to the Sensors screen and then press the Delete button A list of available sensors appears as shown in Figure 7 73 Select the sensor to delete The user is prompted to confirm the deletion of the sensor Select Item to Delete 10 23 48 SolarPane Battery RAIN FueIBLM vWindSpot Figure 7 73 Delete Sensor screen FITS page 106 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference
211. s automatically accounted for when synchronizing the G5 and the datalogger to UTC time Satellites in View Displays the number of satellites from which the GPS is receiving information Avg Signal Strength The average signal strength from the Satellites in View 8 2 7 Test Tx The Test Tx button on the G5 Status screen displays the G5 Test Tx screen see Figure 8 24 which enables the user to trigger a G5 test transmission Currently the user can select the test type RF Carrier or Fixed message NESID Bit Rate 100 3000 or 1200 baud and the DCS channel number Test Type Fixed NESID 00104494 Bit Rate Channel 195 Figure 8 24 G5 Test Tx screen A test transmission report similar to a Tx Log is displayed after the test transmission has completed 8 2 7 1 Sample fixed message test transmission The following is a sample of a fixed message test transmission downloaded from Wallops Island Command and Data Acquisition Station The message consists of a header added by the GOES Data Collection System and message data from the test transmission 001014F809124191542G647 0NN1 95EFFO0396 Operator Initiated Test Transmission Operator Initiated Test Transmission Operator Initiated Test Transmission Operator Initiated Test Transmission Operator Initiated Test Transmission Operator Initiated Test Transmission 8 2 7 1 GOES DCS header decoding The header from the previous fixed message test transmission sample is
212. s and conditions are defined by the user 9 1 2 AirTalk vs RVT AirTalk is the latest generation of FTS radio voice messaging services for the Axiom dataloggers The first generation of this technology was known as RVT for Radio Voice Transmission If you have the first generation RVT system please see Chapter 9 9 1 3 Principles of operation The key elements in the AirTalk system are e Alert A condition together with a message to be transmitted when the condition is detected by the datalogger e Message A complete unit of voice transmission that can be transmitted e Phrase Part of a message e Phrasing Instructions for how to express a phrase in a particular language The phrase may include data extracted from the datalogger at the moment of message transmission e DTMF codes A touch tone code transmitted by radio to request a message action either speak a message or cancel one that is currently speaking DTMF codes are specified as parts of messages 9 1 3 1 Messages Figure 9 1 shows how Message Phrase and Phrasing and Datapoint objects fit together to define a message which can be transmitted in any of several languages A message is made up of a sequence of phrases which are strung together in order Each phrase has one or more phrasings which are pronounceable texts possibly containing place holders for datalogger values datapoints to be inserted at the time of message transmission When
213. s i alerts Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert OTME Languages Configuration Editor screen appears 18 If no messages have yet been defined define a placeholder message with no batt Volt Alert content now see section 9 2 2 Creating a new message To understand the reason for defining a placeholder message see section 9 1 4 2 19 Tap the Alerts tab WE G continued on next page FITS page 193 Axiom H2 User Manual vd continued from prev paqe AirTalk Configuration Editor ES SES pl Phrases Messages eo i Batt wolt Alert VB lt Alerting is active Jertinc Suspend on Power Up lerting Suspend 4 Alert Editor 16 07 19 Name Datt volt alert Message Batt volt e SE Trigger MEY 13 Bast Le Repeats Interval seconds Dead fone Snooze seconds Cancellation DTMF Code 1224 J Enabled Disabled AES Alert Trigger Editor Batt volt alert Trigger Variable ae e Relation E el Threshold Variable Value Constant Value Threshold Tracker Variable Mame Datt volt alert bid U continued on next paqe FTS 20 21 22 23 24 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 AirTalk guide The Alerts tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears Tap Edit The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen enters edit mode and the New button is enabled
214. sensor set up functionality can be independently updated from the Datalogger Update screen 5 2 1 Application The Application is the program which runs the datalogger and provides the GUI and the functionality for the user to configure the datalogger to their requirements The version of the application currently running the datalogger is displayed in the Version tab of the Station Set up screen Home gt Station Refer to the Datalogger Update portion of the Configuration Reference section for details on upgrading the datalogger s Application Software 5 2 2 Sensor extensions Each Sensor Extension provides advanced set up functionality for a specific sensor For example the sensor extension for Forest Technology System s SDI AM 4 channel analog module provides a convenient set up FITS page 4s Axiom H2 User Manual Maintenance GUI which allows the user to configure the sensor without needing to learn the module s low level SDI 12 commands Sensor extensions are automatically installed on the datalogger during an application update sensor extensions can also be added incrementally as they are developed To update remove or add sensor extensions use the Sensor Extensions screen Home gt Service gt Datalogger Update gt Sensor Extensions Refer to the Datalogger Update portion of the Configuration Reference section for Sensor Extension details 5 3 Sitevisit Facilities exist to help ensure information gathered
215. set which control how often the threshold process is run as well as the Trigger input usually a DTS 12 turbidity sensor and the appropriate sensors to measure stage and water temperature Sampler 1 and Sampler 2 specify the water samplers usually an ISCO 6712 series 15 24 51 aape mit 10 E offset el 00 RS Interval i a p Max Trigger Turt Value 1700 Min m E el Stage KSE Figure 7 99 TSampler threshold sampling process setup screen Figure 7 100 displays the default threshold settings Setup Cog Thresholds Tab used for the trigger sensor Samples can be triggered by rising or falling values FITS page 130 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference TSampler Setup f Thresholds Advanced Figure 7 100 Threshold Sampling Process Threshold Set up screen Figure 7 101 displays the advanced settings Setup Cog Advanced Tab used for the Trigger sensor These settings outline the hysteresis for the thresholds as well minimum interval settings TSampler Setup Thresholds o chg of local maximum to declare Falling chg of local minimum to declare rising Min Trigger value fie NTU chg For reversal From Falling E of Sample Intervals to wait after threshold is crossed before taking sample EN Sample Intervals between repeated samples E of Sample Intervals between samples once Max Value exceeded 13 Figure 7 101 Threshold Sampling Process Advanced Set up screen Figure 7 102 shows
216. settings The Get and Send buttons are used to download and upload configuration files to the RVT The Save and Load buttons are used to store and retrieve configuration files from a USB flash drive or the datalogger memoty R tConfigForm Figure 10 1 RVT Status screen 10 2 1 Get configuration The Get button on the RVT Status screen is used to download the connected RVT s current configuration file to the datalogger The retrieved configuration is displayed on the RVT Status screen as shown in Figure 10 2 It is recommended that the retrieved RVT configuration be saved to a file either on the datalogger or on a USB memory stick so that the user can revert to the original configuration if required FITS page 235 Axiom H2 User Manual RVT telemetry reference R tConfigForm Configuration FadioStrobeEnable off RadioStobeRepeatT ime 500 RadioStrobeOnTime 100 RadioStrobewWarmUpT ime 100 RadioRepeaterDelay 500 WiordPacing 50 InterPhraseDelay 60 AlertSampleTime 30000 Figure 10 2 RVT Get Configuration screen 10 2 2 Send configuration The Send button is used to upload the configuration file displayed on the RVT Status screen to the connected RVT When uploading the file to the connected RVT a please wait message is displayed followed by the message shown in Figure 10 3 If an error is displayed the user should re try the upload process The error may be due to the tight timing requirements between the RVT and
217. t DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Radio Type Pwr Mrt Cutoff 6 54 defi Resume 11 der E 2 The Telemetry screen appears On the Home screen tap Telemetry 3 Navigate to appropriate Telem tab AirTalk is commonly on Telem port B 4 Tap the Status button next to the Cu mm mm Radio Voice Transmitter port AirTalk Status 11 1042 5 The AirTalk Status screen appears Since last reset or system restart 6 Tap the Setup button DTMF messages queued 0 DTMF messages spoken Alert messages queued Alert messages spoken Total messages spoken 7 The Messages tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears 8 Tap the Phrases tab page 185 Axiom H2 User Manual 1145 13 AirTalk Configuration Editor 6S S Batt Current BATTERY CURRENT Batt AMP Z Batt Temp MAIN BATTERY TBatt DEGREES i Phrase Editor Phrasings osm v x Phrasing Editor Batt current 12 18 02 Language English United States Lei Preamble Lues H Measured Item Jenone Le Comparator Lues Le O Constant Value Speak Digits variable Value Value lt none gt el Units lt none gt el A CA ea continued on next page FITS AirTalk guide The Phrases tab of the AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears _ Tap Edit The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen enters edit mode and the New button is enabled Tap New The Phrase Editor screen opens with
218. t Up SCrE N 135 Figure e MR EE 136 Figure 7 109 Download Data Select Variables screen cccccceeeceeee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaaaaaas 137 Figure 7 110 Confirm Delete Data screen 138 Risike GEERT E SCC E 138 Forez t 2 Gap is ae Se E 139 Figure 7 113 Graph Set up screen EE 139 Figure 7 114 Display Variable Set up SCC iis ceanccaneraiGenuyaadaseehintnntehianues danny ooueetansrea andra a eemeeaeel 140 UG as Data Table SCS TE 140 Figure 7 116 Data Advanced Setup screen 141 Riet 7 117 CURE Ie Condition Sree EE 142 Figure 7 118 Current Condition Set Up screen 142 Figure 7 119 Current Condition Timed Refresh screen 143 Figure 7 120 Telemetry screen Telem A and Telem B tabs ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaas 143 Figure 7 121 Telemetry Device Selection screen 144 Figure 7 122 Telemetry Device Selection screen 145 Pi ER GS SaS E E 148 Figure 8 2 G5 Set up screens Transmitter tabu 150 Figure 8 3 Gr Set Up Screens Self Timed taD sasdsescds eseacsascsascdasssaasunaddaasaaiiarcinnideesaaiarennaesaaaenwdarasiass 151 Figure 8 4 G5 Set up screens Pwr Params ME 153 Foue o c GE BLM Message 5 Ci eera etc sed aea EA EEr AEA ae ease tees 155 Figure pi G5 BEM Format oring SC En e a eee een ee eee 155 Figure 8 7 Gs Set up screen for Time Ordered Format 158 Figure 8 8 G5 Time Ordered Message screen 0 158 Figure 8 9 G5 Tim
219. t down one line Available Phrases Single select list Enabled selection in edit mode Lists all phrases available for use in messages For each phrase the phrase name and a possibly abbreviated text string representing the message in the current language are listed Move Right Arrow Button Enabled when in edit mode and a phrase is selected in Available Phrases Adds the current selection in Available Phrases to Content If no item is selected in Content the phrase is added to the end of Content If an item is selected in Content the phrase is added before above it Available Phrases remains unchanged A phrase can be added more than once to the same message Move Left Arrow Button Enabled when in edit mode and a phrase is selected in Content Removes the selected item from Content Available Phrases remains unchanged FITS page 223 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 3 11 AirTalk Configuration Editor screen Alerts tab Access Home gt Telemetry gt Status gt Setup gt Alerts View mode AirTalk Configuration Editor de eta UL ei Phrases messages alerts Jore Languages Batt volt alert MB lt 13 Cancel 1234 Alerts list gt Alerting is active E K Suspend Alerting Ai esha Suspend on Power Up S Resume Edit mode AirTalk Configuration Editor Batt volt alert MBY lt 13 C td 1234 Alerting is active IT Suspend on Power Up Figure 9 17 AirTalk Con
220. talogger is outlined in the steps below Details on configuration specifics can be found in the Configuration Reference section of this manual 4 Power the datalogger a Attach the battery to the power cable b Plug the power connector into the datalogger 5 Set the datalogger s date time and time zone a Press Service b Press Set Date Time c Enter date time and time zone values d Press OK and then Home when you are finished 6 Set the station name and description a Press Station and select the Site tab b Press Edit c Enter your station name and description d Press OK when you are done 7 To configure the datalogger from an existing template or configuration file a On the Home screen press Station b Select the Setup tab on the Station Set up screen c Press Load Configuration d Select the template or configuration file e After the datalogger has loaded the desired configuration go to Step 9 to configure confirm the telemetry settings Otherwise press Home and continue with the steps below 8 To configure the dedicated and internal sensors a On the Home screen press Sensors b Press Add to create the desired sensor and then enter the appropriate parameters c Press OK d Press Home 9 To configure the SDI sensors FITS page 22 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 2 Quick start guide a On the Home screen press SDI 12 b SDI sensors connected to the datalogger can be automatically detected by
221. tected SDI AM module address 3 Lastly is creating a new sensor configuration for the detected Gill sensor 7 5 2 1 Changing a detected SDI sensor s address Press the Detected Addr field of the Gill sensor to change the address of the Gill sensor detected at address 3 The Change Sensor Address dialog box appears see Figure 7 77 which allows the user to select a new address for the sensor Press OK to write the new address to the sensor The datalogger uses the SDI change address command to write the new address to the sensor The datalogger displays an error message if the sensors address cannot be changed Figure 7 78 shows the Gill sensor with the newly selected address of 4 FITS page 108 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference SDI Sensor Mapping 14 17 35 Detected Change Sensor Address Address SDI Sensor Mapping Name Jager Port Addr endor serial_ Figure 7 78 Resolved SDI Address Conflict The sensors detected by the datalogger no longer have an address conflict so the Detected Addr fields now appear with a yellow background signifying no more address conflict problems 7 5 2 2 Mapping SDI sensors Touch the Vendor Serial field of the detected SDI AM module BEER to match the defined and detected SDI AM module The Sensor Mapping dialog box appears see Figure 7 79 which allows the user to select which defined sensor is mapped to the detected sensor Choose the SDI AM sensor from the drop down me
222. ted phrasing Modify phrasing elements using the controls You can click Talk to have the modified phrasing spoken on the connected AirTalk To save your changes click OK Alternately to abandon your changes click Cancel The Phrase Editor screen appears To save all changes to the phrase tap OK To abandon all changes to the phrase tap Cancel Page 199 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk Configuration Editor 11 43 19 FITS vd continued from prev paqe AirTalk guide 30 The AirTalk Configuration Editor screen appears 31 Tap OK exit edit mode and return to the AirTalk Status screen page 200 Axiom H2 User Manual 9 2 5 Modifying or deleting an existing message Telemetry 11 04 59 Telem a Teeme Device Type AirTalk Language English United States Last DTMF Code Rec d lt none gt Radio Type Pwr Mot Cutoff 6 5 def Resume 11 der 5 A Fort 4 Port P a D Ar Talk Status 11 10 43 Since last reset or system restart DTMF messages queued 0 DTMF messages spoken 0 Alert messages queued 0 Alert messages spoken 0 Total messages spoken Battery Current Battery Temp Batt Volt used by Alert Batt Yolt Alert U continued on next paqe FTS 1 AirTalk guide On the Home screen tap Telemetry The Telemetry screen appears Tap the Status button next to the Radio Voice Transmitter port The AirTalk Status screen appears Tap the Setup butt
223. the G5 transmits the random messages Telemetry A G5 C5S1 Random Setup 17 02 04 Random Channel Bit Rate BR z Repeat Count e Figure 8 19 G5 Pseudo S ary Random Transmission Set up screen Tap the Setup button to configure the Radom message Similar to self timed transmission messages random messages are also configured by defining data sets multiple data sets are also allowed for random FITS page 166 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference transmissions A combined total of 64 unique data sets can be defined for Pseudo Binary messages A random message is prepared for transmission when the defined condition see Figure 8 20 is met Telemetry 4 G5 aT Messac 17 11 36 Random Message Condition Format ID 4 Condition Type Gi Value Change since last logged value Change in last 00 00 00 Available Variables Expression mm JI KSE Figure 8 20 G5 Pseudo ER Random Transmission Message Definition screens 8 2 5 Tx Stats From the G5 Status screen tap the Tx Stats button Telemetry B G5 C51 Status MESIC Time To Wexk Tx 00 00 00 G5 SW Ver 5 02 2012 06 15 65 Serial 11331704 RTC Invalid Failsafe OK Trip J Self Timed 0 of Max 340 bytes at 00 00 00 GPS Antenna Disconnected Antenna Inclination Not Available Antenna Bearing Not Available CX T Sta E GPS This displays the G5 Stats Log screen see Figure 8 21 which displays the success fail statistics of th
224. the Threshold Sampling TSampler screen This screen displays current readings for the process and allows the user to suspend sampling Disable button or manually trigger a water sample FITS page 13 Axiom H2 User Manual Last Slot Current Trigge Yalue Trend Current Stage Current Temperature Configuration reference 14 20 44 frig ATU Falling 0 56 m 19 76 C DI Sample Aux Sample Figure 7 102 Threshold Sampling Process Display screen Two types of water samples can be triggered a Depth Integrated Sample or an Auxiliary Sample In both cases a water sample is taken but the samples are tagged differently in the smp_code variable Smp_code is a user variable automatically created by the Threshold Sampling process A DI Sample is normally used to correlate depth integrated sediment samples taken manually on site with data and physical samples recorded by the datalogger Similarly an Aux Sample is used to manually trigger an auxiliary sample as a test or if the operator wants an additional sample for some other reason 7 6 10 1 Threshold sampling user variables The following is a list of user variables automatically created by the threshold sampling process Variable name Value Meaning Threshold code hr code 0 Baseflow 1 Rising trigger value 2 Falling trigger value 3 Unknown trigger value not yet defined as rising or falling Sampling code smp_code 0 No sample collected 1 Threshold sampl
225. the datalogger s operation The datalogger continues to log the required data and as the temperature rises the datalogger display once again becomes readable 3 1 6 2 Touch The datalogger s touchscreen is a sensitive membrane only the attached stylus or a bare finger should be used to touch the screen i e do not use a screwdriver pen pliers pocket knife etc in place of a stylus 3 1 6 3 Screen calibration The datalogger s touchscreen is factory calibrated however if you notice that the presses on the touchscreen do not register in the correct location then the touchscreen may need to be recalibrated To recalibrate the touchscreen go to the Service screen and press Screen Calibration 3 1 7 Telemetry connection to a PC The datalogger can be connected to a PC s RS 232 port using a CBL F6H2 TLM CP cable available from FTS to establish a serial connection 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit to the datalogger s TELEMETRY port The serial connection can be used by FTS software i e AutoCaller StreamTrac etc or by terminal software 1 e HyperTerminal to retrieve data from the datalogger The TELEMETRY port connection is not intended for datalogger maintenance i e uploading of datalogger configurations or application software The primary purpose of the TELEMETRY port is for telemetry device connections 3 1 7 1 ASCII data download Data can be retrieved from the datalogger over using a command li
226. the datalogger s power management system to optimize battery charging as it is able to accurately measure the battery voltage and to temperature compensate the battery charging algorithm Details of the battery connection can be found in the Specifications section of this manual 1 3 Sensor inputs The Axiom H2 datalogger has several dedicated sensor inputs specifically chosen for Fire Weather data e 1 e collection two independent SDI 12 connection ports as well as several internal sensors Sensors used on FWS 12S FWS 12 and FWS 11 dataloggers are compatible with the Axiom H2 datalogger 1 3 1 Dedicated rain sensor The RAIN input is colour coded on the datalogger front panel with a blue ring around the connector The connector is a three terminal socket female bayonet military style connector which is compatible with tipping bucket rain gauge sensors pping gaug Normally Rain Gauges are provided by FTS with the appropriate mating connector however if required details for the RAIN input connection can be found in the Specifications section of this manual Rain sensing on the Axiom H2 datalogger is accomplished by counting the number of tips of a calibrated tipper bucket and then converting the number of tips to a specific rainfall amount 1 3 2 SDI ports The Axiom H2 datalogger has four fully independent front panel SDI 12 ports SDI A SDI B SDI C and SDI D The SDI ports are special dedicated sensor connecto
227. the hour HG zero redundant records sampled every five minutes from the top of the hour six redundant record GOES transmission 0010217209127184520G34 0NN195EUBO00101 VB 15 30 13 2 HG 05 05 5 379 5 925 6 472 7 019 7 565 8 112 8 659 9 206 9 753 9 800 9 846 9 994 Notes 1 the transmission time is 18 45 20 UTC the GOES Header is always in UTC 2 Battery Voltage parameter VB was sampled 15 minutes prior to transmission 15 on a 30 minute interval 30 so the value of VB at 18 30 00 UTC was 13 2 Volts 3 Stage parameter HG was sampled five minutes prior to transmission 05 on a 5 minute interval 05 so the values of HG are HG value IY 5 925 6 472 7 019 7 565 alee 8 659 9 206 9 753 9 800 9 846 9 994 Time 18 40 00 UTC 18 35 00 UTC 18 30 00 UTC 18 25 00 UTC 18 20 00 UTC 18 15 00 UTC 18 10 00 UTC 18 05 00 UTC 18 00 00 UTC 17 55 00 UTC 17 50 00 UTC 17 45 00 UTC Note this is redundant record 1 this is redundant record 2 this is redundant record 3 this is redundant record 4 this is redundant record 5 this is redundant record 6 FITS page 163 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference 8 2 4 4 Pseudo binary message format Pseudo Binary message format is a bit packed modified ASCII transmission format The G5 Setup screen when Pseudo Binary format is selected allows for GOES random transmissions see Figure 8 15 Telemetry A G5 CS1 Setup Transmitter Pur Par
228. the sensor the user must consider the sensor s measurement response time so that the data returned from the sensor is available to the datalogger prior to the desired log process or transmission time Example An Interval of 01 00 00 and an Offset of 00 59 30 configures the datalogger to send the specified command to the sensor every hour at fifty nine minutes and thirty seconds past the hour 00 59 30 01 59 30 02 59 30 03 59 30 etc Assuming that this SDI sensor only requires a few seconds to return its data then the data from this command is available to the datalogger for logging processing or transmission at the top of the hour The Test button sends the specified command to the sensor and displays the returned fields values The Add button on the SDI Command Setup Screen Figure 7 34 launches the SDI Field Setup Screen which enables the user to define datapoints for the values returned by the command Multiple fields can be defined for each command as a single SDI command can return several values Figure 7 35 shows the SDI Field Setup screen for defining an SDI field SDI Field Setup Field Precision bk B Field 1 Raw Reading Figure 7 35 SDI Sensor Field Set up screen The SDI Field Set up screen Figure 7 35 allows the user to specify a unique field name for the selected field number The user can also specify the units and precision number of decimal places for this field Not all fields returned b
229. the units of the specified input are deg degree degrees or degs in upper or lower case the calculated average is calculated as a normalized vector average as defined below x cos Input y sin Input b HE 1yo 1 oN a RLY normalized vector average Dn o gt lt gt FITS page 124 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference This calculation takes the north rollover account if calculating a wind direction average however wind speed at the individual wind direction measurements is not accounted for in the average calculation To account for wind speed in the vector average the following definition would be used x WS cos WD yi WS sin WD i 1 N 1N 1N ade EL average WS 2 2 average WD oan o gt lt gt 7 6 7 User variable Figure 7 93 shows the User Variable Setup screen User variables are datapoints which can be assigned values either manually or by the script process The user variable can be assigned units and precision as well as a power on default value A User Variable must be created before it can be referenced in another process i e a script or output User Var Setup ZU 2 A3 Default Power oF Up Value KSE Figure 7 93 User Variable Setup screen Figure 7 94 shows the display screen UserVar Process screen for a user variable named Test_Var units of ft were assigned The screen displays the current value of Test_Var 4 2 and also all
230. the user to enter serial numbers of the sensors telemetry and other equipment associated with the site The serial number table is a convenient way of tracking equipment used at the site as it is automatically included in visit reports The datalogger can automatically load the serial number from devices which are capable of reporting their serial number De some SDI sensors and telemetry equipment Serial numbers of devices which are not capable of automatic reporting can be entered manually To remove a sensor from the serial number table press the delete button then select the desired device in the list Confirm that this is the serial number you wish to remove Refer to the Serial Number Table portion of the Configuration Reference section for details FITS page so Axiom H2 User Manual Maintenance 5 3 3 Visit report The Visit Report screen Home gt Service gt Visit Report allows the user to save the station s current operating state to an automatically chosen station folder on the connected USB memory stick The information saved in the station s folder on the memory stick includes e lt A time stamped text report of the datalogger s current operating state e A time stamped datalogger configuration file e lt A time stamped download of the datalogger s audit log file e lt A time stamped configuration summary report in CSV format e If applicable a time stamped download of the transmission history Ix
231. tinues as usual Figure 9 5 shows key behaviours of an alert with operator gt or gt relative to a graph of the alert condition variable s value S Repeat Aart i 3 l Y ZS interval Bedeg Bieden A Shinar VIErIENE enter a CR S active zone zone zone zone i I i l l I 1 l i i i i i i i Active Zone i i i i i i i i i i I Threshold L a aaa aoa EE EE i I i i I i i Dead Zone i i i i i j Threshold l I l l Dead Zone oa Ss d Seo TTN E i EE DR SE i i i i l l i i i i i l l l i l i i i l Inactive Zone l i i i i l l i i i I i l i i i i i l I I i i l z ch Tree d d z fe ley a m 2 EI amp DN variable value g 3 T be if this period gt Snooze Time the a 5 alert will be triggered when the Variable dd nat variable enters the active zone J leave dead zone Go hens will me ee alert not retriggered Repeat Court 1 when it naxt exceeds broadcasts Threshold Figure 9 5 Alert triggering behavior on a graph of the alert condition variable value 9 1 3 4 Controlling whether alerts are transmitted Alerts can be controlled in two ways e By suspending and resuming alerting all alerts e By enabling and disabling individual alerts FITS page 180 Axiom H2 User Manual AirTalk guide 9 1 3 4 1 Suspending and resuming alerting Alerting as a whole can be suspended tu
232. tion can be found in the Specifications section of this manual 4 2 4 3 Datalogger power cycling sequence The power source for the datalogger is the battery that is connected to the datalogger s front panel BATTERY input That being said it is possible to power the datalogger from the datalogger s front panel SOLAR PANEL input however this practice is not advisable as power from the solar panel is intermittent Because the datalogger has two inputs which can power the datalogger there is a proper procedure for power cycling the datalogger to ensure proper start up and shutdown 4 2 4 3 1 Start up Power Sequence The correct power on sequence for the datalogger is 1 Ensure the battery cable is properly connected to the battery 2 Connect the battery cable to the datalogger s BATTERY input 3 Connect the solar panel cable to the datalogger s SOLAR PANEL input 4 2 4 3 2 Shutdown power sequence The correct power off sequence for the datalogger is 1 Disconnect the solar panel cable from the datalogger s SOLAR PANEL input 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the datalogger s BATTERY input 3 If power cycling the datalogger wait a minimum of 5 seconds before reconnecting the datalogger s BATTERY input 4 2 5 Operational check Perform an operational check of the equipment once the datalogger and ancillary equipment has been installed The operational check should include 1 Check to confirm that the datalogger s date
233. to the telemetry device turned off until the battery voltage rises above the specified Resume Voltage Port A Setup 1354 40 Port Type G3 Cut off Voltage volts Resume voltage volts Station Cut off Voltage 6 5 Resume voltage 11 Figure 7 122 Telemetry Device Selection screen Cut off Voltage must be at least the station cut off voltage shown on the screen Resume Voltage must be at least the station resume voltage shown on the screen The maximum value is 15 V The Reset button clears the Cut off Voltage and Resume Voltage controls FITS page 145 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter8 G5 telemetry reference Chapter contents oie CTCS TEE 147 oe A gt EE 147 8 2 1 View 8 2 2 Trip Clear 8 2 3 Set up 8 2 4 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 FITS 8 2 3 1 Transmitter tab 8 2 3 2 Self Timed tab 8 2 3 3 Pwr Params tab Message formats 8 2 4 1 BLM message format 8 2 4 2 Time ordered message format 8 2 4 3 WSC message format 8 2 4 4 Pseudo binary message format Tx Stats GPS Test Tx 8 2 7 1 Sample fixed message test transmission G5 telemetry reference page 146 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference 8 1 CS1 and CS2 standards The U S National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration operates the GOES satellite system and sets the communications standards for them The current standard is called CS1 NOAA is in the process of introducing a new standard CS2 which will eventually replace CS1 Key d
234. tor Batt volt F 08 36 Phrasing Editor Battery Current 1006 46 Language English United States Language English United States Preamble lt none gt Preamble none gt Measured Iter MAIN BATTERY sl Measured Iter BATTERY CURRENT sl Comparator lt none gt Comparator lt none gt variable Value CO Constant Value variable Value Constant Value value mev el Speak Digits alle PD Speak Digits Units lt none gt el nits AMPS el Figure 9 14 Phrasing Editor screen 9 3 8 1 Indicators and controls Language Drop down selector Enabled when and only when creating a new phrasing Displays edits the language for this phrasing When editing creating a new phrasing the selections are limited to those languages for which a phrasing does not already exist for the parent phrase When the user changes this value Preamble Measured Item Comparator Value and Units are set to lt none gt Preamble Drop down selector Enabled when in edit mode Measured Hem Drop down selector Enabled when in edit mode This item should correspond to Value on this screen e g AIR TEMPERATURE and AirTemp This condition cannot be checked automatically so the user must ensure Measured Item and Value are consistent with each other Comparator Drop down selector Enabled when in edit mode Variable Value Constant Value Radio buttons Enabled when in edit mode Se
235. transmitter RVT FTS Radio Voice Transmitter AirTalk FTS AirTalk DB9 simple serial communications FTS all other telemetry types and None disabled Although all options appear in the selector list only the following telemetry options are enabled in the Axiom H2 G5 RVT AirTalk None Refer to the Configuration and Operation sections of this manual for details on telemetry device configuration and status monitoring 1 5 3 8 Serviceicon The Service icon accesses screens that provide access to datalogger maintenance related items Through Service the user can set the datalogger s data and time review and manage the datalogger s audit log record serial numbers of the sensors used by the datalogger and issue site visit service reports FITS page 29 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description Refer to the Configuration and Maintenance sections of this manual for service function details FITS page 20 FI Chapter2 Quick start guide Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 2 Quick start guide FTS normally configures the datalogger to meet the user s requirements however should it be necessary the uset can set up or modify the datalogger s configuration There are three ways to configure a datalogger 1 Load and modify an existing Configuration File 2 Load and modify an existing Template File or 3 Configure the datalogger from start to finish using the touchscreen and GUI A basic guide to configure the da
236. trapped between the connectors Connector pin outs and sensor input specifications are defined in Specification section of this manual 4 2 3 1 Connecting the dedicated rain sensor The Axiom H2 datalogger has a dedicated rain gauge input on the datalogger front panel colour coded with a blue ring around the connector Normally rain gauges are provided by FTS with the appropriate mating connector however if required details for the RAIN input connection can be found in the Specifications section of this manual 4 2 3 2 Connecting SDI sensors SDI sensors from a variety of manufacturers are supported If the sensor was supplied by FTS with a datalogger then it will be programmed with its final parameters and system address Otherwise you must remember to program the sensor to its final address and set up any programmable characteristics that you need The procedure to do this varies from manufacturer to manufacturer Alternately you can arrange to send your sensor to FTS for programming and connector installation Remember to avoid incorrect or missing sensor readings set the sensor address command and reading field information in the datalogger s SDI sensor configuration for the desired sensor reading SDI sensors supplied by FTS have a colour coded three pin waterproof military style connector attached so all that is necessary is to connect the sensor to the datalogger and set the sensor s configuration in the datalogger
237. trictions that apply to sensor datapoint names apply to process datapoint names See section 7 4 1 7 6 3 Maximum and minimum Figure 7 84 shows the Max Min Process Set up screen General Settings tab The Max Min process calculates the maximum and minimum value of the selected input Datapoints for the maximum and minimum values can be created default names of Max and MaxMin Min and can be time stamped with their respective time of occurrence 7 6 3 1 Setup screen Max Min Process Setup ei 2232 Name Input ae d General Settings Logging Settings Process al SL interval El sl BIS oter ell Start pj rime e BE of Max of Min Timestamp with time of occurrence Figure 7 84 Max Min Process Set up screen General Settings tab 7 6 3 1 1 General Settings tab Name specifies a name for the process which must be unique amongst processes Input selects which of the available datapoints is to be the subject of the max min computation in this process Name of Max and Name of Min when non blank specify the names of datapoints that are created in the datalogger to hold the latest computed maximum and minimum values respectively These datapoints are available just like any other datapoint in the datalogger and can be used for logging telemetry further process computations and other purposes FITS page 118 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Process Interval Start Time and Duration det
238. ts radio buttons specifies the units in which the sensor returns temperature values If Use Stage Cmd is selected the water temperature measurement uses the same SDI command and command timing as is used for the stage measurement the user only needs to specify the field number of the returned water temperature data in Field In this case burst averaging for temperatures is also determined by the settings on the Stage tab If Use Stage Cmd is deselected a separate SDI command command timing and burst averaging see Stage tab above for the water temperature measurement can be specified 7 4 5 1 2 Display screen Stage Sensor 15 50 14 Stage Offset 0 000 mi Time To Wext Acquisition 00 09 43 fi Figure 7 39 Stage Sensor Extension Display screen with Stage Offset FITS page 86 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference This screen displays the current readings from the stage sensor Set Stage and Clear Offset enable the user to set the stage offset value They are present when a Stage datapoint is configured on the Stage tab For information on setting the stage offset see section 7 4 5 5 7 4 5 2 SDI PT Pressure Transducer Figure 7 40 shows the Pressure Transducer Sensor Set up screen Sensor tab with default settings that is provided by the SDI PT pressure transducer sensor extension The SDI PT a a E a E ef extension is always present in the datalogger This extension predefines a stage data
239. tus FITS page 4o FI Chapter4 Installation Chapter contents E E e Ee EE EC E SU iets ee E E O A A E eee 4 2 1 Unpacking 42 32 FTS enclosure mounting 4 2 2 1 Other enclosures 4 2 2 2 Grounding 4 2 3 Sensor and telemetry connections 4 2 3 1 Connecting the dedicated rain sensor 4 2 3 2 Connecting SDI sensors 423a Connecting telemetry 4 2 4 Power connections 4 2 4 1 Battery connection 4 2 4 2 Solar panel connection 4 2 4 3 Datalogger power cycling sequence 4 2 5 Operational check Axiom H2 User Manual Installation 4 1 Preparation Preparation is the best way to ensure a smooth field installation Time spent in the confines of a clean dry warm office preparing for your installation trip ensures that you are familiar with your datalogger configuration and that you have all of the necessary cables and equipment Not only is proper preparation more desirable than performing last minute on site changes proper preparation should eliminate the need for a second site visit to repair or install something that was overlooked Before you go There are several steps that should be performed prior to deploying the datalogger to an existing site or installing the datalogger as part of a new station 1 Develop a pre trip checklist and a toolkit checklist and update the lists as necessary 2 Develop an on site activity checklist to ensure all tasks are completed It is always easy to feel pressure to complete on site work as quickl
240. ual Configuration reference Use the Move Right Arrow and Move Left Arrow to select which variables to display The Date Range drop down menu is used to select the graph s time scale Last Day Last Week Last Month or a Custom range If Custom is selected then the user can specify the exact date time range for the graph to display Note that the same time scale is used for all variables displayed on the graph The Edit button allows the user to set the colour and y axis range for the highlighted Display Variable see Figure 7 114 Series Setup 20 58 47 Series RNIN nchi Min Color Figure 7 114 Display Variable Set up screen 7 7 5 Table A table of logged data can be created and viewed through Table on the Data Status screen The Data Table see Figure 7 115 is useful for examining specific data values with respect to each other Data columns can be resized and repositioned drag and drop so that data values can easily be compared The Jump button on the Data Table screen allows the user to go to a specific time in the logged data The Jump button also acts like a refresh button if the specified jump time is slightly in the future this way the most current data is shown in the table Data Table Figure 7 115 Data Table screen FITS page 140 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 7 6 Adv Advanced Advanced logging options are configured through the Adv button on the Data Status screen The
241. unter input can report a running count a period count and a counter input state Switch Name The Set Global button is used to set the running counter to an absolute value The running counter is enabled as a datapoint in the datalogger by entering a unique name in the Running Count textbox The period counter is enabled as a datapoint in the datalogger by entering a unique name in the Periodic Count textbox Additionally the period counter can be configured to be periodically set to zero by ticking the Periodic Reset Enabled checkbox and specifying the Reset Interval and Offset Resetting the period counter does not affect the running counter The counter input state is enabled as a datapoint in the datalogger by entering a unique name in the Switch Name textbox The units for the switch name can be specified by the user In the Figure Switch Name default units are On for a high level of 1 3 V and Off for a low level of 0 0 V FITS page 101 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 6 2 Display screen bor ee 10 00 13 mi mv Counts Time To Next Acquisition 00 59 46 D Figure 7 65 SDI AM Sensor display screen This screen displays the current readings from the SDI AM sensor Note that only configured analog input and count datapoints are displayed also the power and excitation configurations do not define datapoints and so are not shown in any way bere 7 4 5 7 SDI RMY Fig
242. ur LCD module with quarter VGA resolution and a built in touch panel The display is backlit and is bright and clear even in direct sunlight A tethered stylus is supplied with each datalogger for use with the touchscreen although most icons are large enough to be operated with a bare finger FITS page 17 Axiom H2 User Manual Chapter 1 Description 1 5 1 1 Backlight The touchscreen s backlight turns on when the touchscreen is touched and automatically turns off after 60 seconds of non use no touches on the touchscreen 1 5 2 USB ports Two styles of USB ports are present on the datalogger The USB DEVICE port is used to connect the datalogger to a PC while the dual USB HOST port is used to connect USB accessories mouse keyboard memory stick etc to the datalogger Both USB port types USB HOST and USB DEVICE support USB Basic Speed data transfer low speed of 1 5 Mb s and full speed of 12 Mb s 1 5 3 GUI Home screen The Home screen Figure 1 4 is the top most screen in the graphical user interface GUD and is the screen which appears when the datalogger has completed powering up Information on the current state of the datalogger is provided through the Home screen status indicators From the Home screen the user can navigate to the desired location or perform the desired action by pressing the appropriate icon 16 08 47 Current Conditions Built in Trans TE Battery 13 94 SDI E EE c n D Figure 1 4 Home scree
243. ure 7 66 shows the RM Young Set up screen Sensor tab the SDI RMY sensor extension for the FTS SDI WS RMY wind sensor with smart SDI 12 interface Knowledge of the module s specific SDI commands is not required as all of the module s settings are GH encompassed in the SDI RMY sensor extension The following subsections describe how to configure the various features of the SDI RMY sensor For SDI RMY operating details refer to the SDI RMY module operating manual FIS number 700 SDI RMY 7 4 5 7 1 Set up screen 7 4 5 7 1 1 Sensor tab SDI RMY Sensor Setup 0 05 0F Inst Avg Pk Read Pk Reset Units Sensor Name SOI_RMY Active Address Figure 7 66 RM Young Setup screen Sensor tab Ensure the Active box is checked FITS page 102 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference Default settings are as shown 7 4 5 7 1 2 Inst tab Instantaneous wind speed and direction SDI RMY Sensor Setup Avg Pk Read Pk Reset Units Wind Speed Crnt_ Wispd Wind Direction Interval H Figure 7 67 RM Young Setup screen Inst tab The SDI RMY sensor can measure instantaneous wind speed and direction Specify if instantaneous readings are enabled Enabled Provide datapoint names for the measured instantaneous fields Wind Speed Wind Direction and Status Specify when the module is read Interval and Offset times for these fields Default settings are as shown 7 4 5 7 1 3 Avg tab Scalar and or vecto
244. ure that there is no memory stick connected to either USB HOST port 2 Press Home gt Service gt Datalogger Update gt Sensor Extension 3 The datalogger will display the sensor extensions currently installed on the datalogger in the lower listbox 4 Select the sensor extension you wish to remove in the lower listbox 5 Press Delete 6 The datalogger moves the selected file to the upper listbox 7 Press OK to complete the sensor extension removal process The datalogger will prompt you for confirmation and then the datalogger application will automatically restart Press Cancel to abort the operation IMPORTANT The datalogger s application software needs to be restarted when removing a Sensor Extension from the datalogger Restarting the application software cycles the power tothe telemetry devices attached to the datalogger 7 3 6 Auditlog To view the datalogger s Audit Log use the Audit Log screen Figure 7 17 Home gt Service gt Audit Log The Audit Log is a circular text file maximum size 20 kB in which the datalogger stores time stamped entries of anomalous events or events of importance On the Audit Log screen the user can scroll through the log entries as well as clear the file or save the Audit Log file to a USB memory stick FIS page 72 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 00 3710 01 26 2013 00 35 06 Add new process MaxMin 01 28 2013 00 35 05 Saved Process gt Name M 01 28 201
245. uring Tx is a measurement of battery voltage under load Note Power Supply During Tx replaces the Vload parameter used in datalogger application versions prior to version 2 32 build 5 8 2 4 Message formats The Format drop down menu see Figure 8 3 is used to select the format of the transmitted GOES message The Set Message button is used to configure the contents of the message 8 2 4 1 BLM message format BLM message format is an ASCII format commonly used in fire weather applications BLM message format is configured by adding variables in the order you want them transmitted see Figure 8 5 The Up and Down buttons can be used to adjust the order of the Transmit Variables The Format button is used to set the number of characters for each Transmit Variable see Figure 8 6 Interval and Offset settings are used to specify how often the selected Transmit Variables are written to the transmit buffer Transmit Variables need to be written to the transmit buffer at least two minutes prior to the G5 transmit time in order for them to be included in the G5 s transmission FITS page 154 Axiom H2 User Manual G5 telemetry reference Telemetry 4 G5 BLM Message Interval GIE Ge ul BA Available Variables Transmit Variables Format String Example A Al Al A A A A A A Figure 8 6 G5 BLM Format String screen 8 2 4 1 1 BLM single sample example An example of a typical hourly BLM message transmission is shown below
246. urrent Conditions icon allow the user to define a custom set of datapoints which can be simultaneously displayed The datapoints selected for the Current Conditions display can be manually refreshed or be automatically refreshed every minute for up to 60 minutes Built in sensors are read every time a manual or automatic refresh event occurs whereas SDI sensors displays the last value read from the sensor A process returns the current value of the process at the time the refresh was selected 3 3 3 Auditlog A chronological summary of significant datalogger events is captured in the datalogger s audit log text file The Audit log is a circular file in which the newest message overwrites the oldest message once the file has reached its maximum size 20 kB The audit log file is viewed by pressing Audit Log on the Service screen The user can clear the audit log file or save the file to a USB memory stick 3 4 Data status To access the Data Status screen Figure 3 2 press Data on the Home screen Data Status shows a summary of the data which has been recorded in the datalogger and allows examination of that data Data Status does not refer to the quality of the data collected The Data Status screen also provides the user options to configure datalogging or examine recorded data Data Status 2201 19 0 Full Capacity 19531 days Oldest Data 06 25 2011 21 00 00 Newest Data 06 25 2011 22 00 00 Est Overwrite 11 24 2064
247. urrent readings from the stage sensor Set Stage and Clear Offset enable the user to set the stage offset value They are present when a Stage datapoint is configured on the Stage tab For information on setting the stage offset see section 7 4 5 5 7 4 5 3 Shaft Encoder Figure 7 45 shows the Shaft Encoder Set up screen Sensor tab with default settings that is provided by the Shaft shaft encoder sensor extension The Shaft extension is always present in the datalogger This extension predefines a stage datapoint of HG The Shaft extension is generic so knowledge of the specific attached shaft encoder sensor s SDI commands may be required to appropriately configure it Refer to the sensor s operating manual for sensor command and data details 7 4 5 3 1 Set up screen 7 4 5 3 1 1 Sensor tab Shaft Encoder Setup Sensor Optional Field Sensor Mame Shaft Active Address Figure 7 45 Shaft Encoder Set up screen Sensor tab FITS page 90 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference This tab is identical to the Stage Sensor Set up screen Sensor tab 7 4 5 3 1 2 Stage tab Shaft Encoder Setup 19 54 22 optional rid OO Stage Mame Precision 3 Odin Field ji P ch BBE oo e E i Se ur gl al RS Number of T Sample EZ Samples Period Like L Burst Avg Figure 7 46 Shaft Encoder Set up screen Stage tab This tab is identical to the Stage Sensor Set up screen Stage tab except that the
248. water temperature measurement Temp Name specifies the datapoint name for the temperature value returned by the sensor If no temperature measurement is desired Temp Name should be blank Precision specifies the precision number of decimal places in the temperature value to be used in computations and displays Units radio buttons specifies the units in which the sensor returns temperature values FITS page 88 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 2 1 4 Conversion tab Pressure Transducer Setup Sensor Depth Pressures Water Density Gravity Water Density 1000 kom Gravity Io 80665 ms Figure 7 43 Pressure Transducer Set up screen Conversion tab The Pressure Transducer Set up screen Conversion tab Figure 7 43 sets up the equation used to convert measured water pressure to estimated water depth This is the value given to the datapoint defined on the Stage tab The equation used is where d is estimated water depth p is measured water pressure p is water density Water default 1000 kg m3 g is the local acceleration of gravity Gravity default 9 80665 m s Reset resets the parameters on this screen to their default values FITS page 80 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 2 2 Display screen SDI_PT Sensor 16 03 11 Stage OfFset 0 000 mi Time To Next Acquisition fil G Figure 7 44 Pressure Transducer display screen This screen displays the c
249. x if checked allows the user to specify a rain counter reset date The rain counter 1s reset at the beginning of the day specified The Zero At Power Up checkbox if checked causes the datalogger to set the rain counter to zero every time the datalogger is powered on The Rollover checkbox if checked causes the datalogger to reset the rain counter to zero once the rollover value is surpassed Figure 7 32 shows the Rain Sensor screen after the sensor has been configured The rain counter is currently at 4 12 inches The Set and Zero boxes allow the user to set a specific value or to zero the rain count RNIN Sensor Time To Next Acquisition M A fi Figure 7 32 Rain Sensor Display screen FITS page 81 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 4 SDI sensors Figure 7 33 shows the SDI Sensor Set up screen which is the main set up screen for any SDI SDI sensor The configuration of an SDI sensor is more involved than a dedicated or internal sensor because each SDI sensor must have a unique address and also because each type of SDI sensor returns a unique set of values for each supported command Refer to your SDI sensor s operating manual when configuring the datalogger for your SDI sensor SDI Sensor Setup 19 4237 Sensor Address Active Figure 7 33 SDI Sensor Set up screen Note that entering or changing the Address field does not change the address of an attached SDI sensor The Address
250. xport selected logged data to a USB memory stick or to delete the datalogger s logged data file use the Download Data screen Home gt Data gt Download Data 3 4 3 1 Downloading stored data To download data use the Download Data screen Home gt Data gt Download Data Specify the date range and file format either CSV or binary to save to a USB memory stick The requested data is downloaded saved to the memory stick inserted in the USB HOST port when Download is pressed The download process does not delete the original data from the datalogger 3 4 3 2 Deleting stored data To delete the datalogger s stored data press Delete on the Data Status screen Home gt Data The user is prompted to confirm the data deletion after Delete is pressed WARNING Deleting the data PERMANENTLY removes the data from the datalogger 3 4 4 Remote datalogger communication Data and datalogger information can also be remotely retrieved from the datalogger using a variety of telemetry devices Please contact FTS for assistance in choosing the telemetry option appropriate for your application 3 5 Telemetry status The datalogger has two Telemetry ports A and B which support simultaneous connection of two telemetry devices To view a summary of device status for both telemetry ports Figure 3 3 use the Telemetry screen Home gt Telemetry The displayed status depends on the telemetry port s Device Type setting Telemetry 22 1
251. y an SDI command need to be defined Only those fields which have been defined in an SDI Field Set up screen appear as datapoints in the datalogger The Read button generates a sensor measurement and then display the formatted field value as specified by Field Number and Precision next to the Readout text FITS page 83 Axiom H2 User Manual Configuration reference 7 4 5 Sensor extensions Sensor extensions are designed to ease the set up of certain SDI sensors by minimizing or eliminating the need for the user to know the sensor s specific SDI protocols Currently the following sensor extensions are available for use on the datalogger Stage a generic set up useful for configuring a variety of stage sensors SDI PT specifically designed for pressure sensor stage sensors Shaft specifically designed for shaft encoder stage sensors Tavis specifically designed for the Tavis DISI 1200 Water Stage sensor SDI AM specifically designed for the FTS SDI AM 4 channel analog module SDI specifically designed for the FTS SDI WS RMY 1 2 3 wind sensor with smart SDI 12 RMY interface Note that sensor extensions write configuration parameters to the attached sensor and that any previously configured sensor parameters are overwritten 7 4 5 1 Stage Figure 7 36 shows the Stage Sensor Set up screen Stage tab with default settings that is provided by the Stage sensor extension The Stage extension is special in that it is always pres
252. y and USB ports for easy operation On site data retrieval datalogger parameter optimization and performance information are simple and intuitive The datalogger can store multiple datalogger configurations as well as several years of typical fire weather data Data in the Axiom H2 is stored in a circular buffer in non volatile memory with time tags on each record The time tags have a resolution of one second and correctly account for leap years Non volatile memory ensures that data is preserved through power cycles and the circular buffer ensures that the oldest data is overwritten by the newest data when the memory fills The datalogger is watertight even without connectors attached Device connectors sensors and telemetry are circular metal shell bayonet military style connectors which are uniquely keyed and colour coded to minimize erroneous connections The datalogger supports SDI 12 sensors as well as a broad range of meteorological sensors The built in power management system integrates a SOLAR PANEL input with a BATTERY input to provide a method of regulating and maintaining the optimal battery charge condition Support for two independent telemetry devices is standard with each datalogger The Axiom H2 datalogger can be ordered with two external telemetry ports model Axiom H2 TLM 2 or with an internal G5 GOES transmitter with one external telemetry port model Axiom H2 G5 TLM The Axiom H2 automatically synchronizes with UTC
253. y as possible i e a helicopter is waiting light is fading weather is coming etc an on site checklist will help ensure that in the rush nothing was forgotten 3 Record the site s magnetic declination as this information is required for antenna and sensor orientation 4 Ifyou are installing a datalogger with a GOES transmitter internal or external ensure you have the required GOES parameters for your assignment NESID channel number East or West satellite transmit interval and transmit offset 5 Unpack and inspect the equipment for obvious mechanical damage i e was it damaged during shipping 6 Power the datalogger and confirm the datalogger s configuration and operation When possible attach a full suite of sensors and telemetry devices and then call monitor the datalogger through the attached telemetry i e monitor a few GOES transmissions to confirm operation This will help you ensure that all the required cables and equipment has been identified and that the datalogger sensors and telemetry are configured and are operational and are working to your expectations 7 Record the model and serial numbers of your datalogger and other equipment that will be field deployed and enter the serial numbers of the equipment into the datalogger s serial number table Also record the software version in each device Contact FTS if you suspect or are unsure if a software upgrade is required for a particular device

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