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1. HI HI alarm threshold HI alarm value can be overwritten by value9 of Command 3 h see section Error Reference source not found for details Alarm call out delay Callout delay in minutes how long an alarm condition must occur for before the alarm is sent Hysteresis This value in the engineering units set creates a window around each threshold set on the channel It is used when you have a noisy input that may trigger a threshold multiple times if around a threshold value It should be set to a value that is larger than the maximum noise expected on the input For example sloshing in a water tank could be eliminated using this 28 Ee File Edit Tools Curent device PIN 1234 Selected serial port COM1 x Scan Ports for Metron 2 Alarm to phone book entries 1 2 3 4 mon A Advanced analogue settings Rate of change alam Linearisation Dynamic logging interval Additional thresholds Low thresholds High thresholds 7 Use low thresholds 7 Use high thresholds fea Levels Levels H Unused thresholds should be set to zero Unused thresholds should be set to zero2. Mounting it on the outside of a metal container may help improve the signal depending on the direction and location Use the Get config signal feature to find the optimum location first Weatherproofing Information It is essential that the following is checked if being used outdoors e All cable glands and breather glands on the unit should have an O ring fitted and are sufficiently tightened Both screws on the top are tightened but not over tightened e The seal around the lid is correctly in place 3 2 Electrical installation INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT 4 OP 1 OV V IN OV V IN OV V IN V V IN Le td 3 2 1 Power supplies and consumption Your choice of power source needs to suit your application You can use an internal lithium battery not rechargeable but for now you must use an external 5 to 24 Vdc power source could be solar wind a larger battery or a 110 230 Vac to 6 24Vdc power supply The supply needs to be quite well regulated and capable of delivering a peak of 0 5A Important only configure the unit to operate in power states 1 GPRS pollable 2 SMS pollable or 3 transmit on power up Power state is part of the system command The power consumption will vary depending on how the unit is programmed If Powering from the internal battery then be sure to configure the modem power scheme as power off between transmit events When asleep the device will draw approxi
3. wrong state dial string too long can not activate invalid characters in dial string can not resolve name no network service network time out can not allocate control socket network not allowed emergency calls only can not connect control socket network personalization PIN required bad or no response from server network personalization PUK required not connected network subset personalization PIN required already connected context down network subset personalization PUK required no photo available 42 service provider personalization PIN required can not send photo service provider personalization PUK required corporate personalization PIN required generic undocumented error corporate personalization PUK required wrong state wrong mode unknown context already activated stack already active Illegal MS 3 activation failed Illegal ME 6 context not opened GPRS service not allowed 7 cannot setup socket PLMN not allowed 11 cannot resolve DN Location area not allowed 12 time out in opening socket Roaming not allowed in this location area 13 cannot open socket remote disconnected or time out service option not supported 32 connection failed requested service option not subscribed 33 tx error service option temporar
4. 0 1 1234 3 2 a tank2 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1234 3 3 a tank3 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1234 3 4 a tank4 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Change the phone number in the 1234 1 command to your own The unit will power the sensors every 6 hours and send the readings to you Each sensor will be powered for 2 seconds at 21 6 volts Connect the 2 wires sensors to V and IN OV V IN 37 5 3 Example 2 4 digital inputs each volt free contacts 1234 1 4 447111111111 1234 2 Metron2_demo 12 0 0 1439 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1234 3 1 a alarm1 1 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 2 a alarm2 1 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 3 a alarm3 1 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 4 a alarm4 1 1 0 100 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 1234 3 1 8 1 1 1 1 1234 3 2 5 1 1 1 1 1234 3 3 s 1 1 1 1 1234 3 4 5 1 1 1 1 Change the phone number in the 1234 1 command to your own You can add 3 more numbers if you like by using 1234 1 4447111111111 4447111111112 4 447111111113 4 447111111114 Every minute the device will apply 5 volts to V for each input one at a time The device will send a text message once per day as a health check To stop this change the 1439 in the 1234 2 command to 0 The inputs are configured as voltage scaled 0 to 100 so when the circuit is made the input is read as 50 For each channel there are 2 thresholds shown a LOW alarm at 20 so when the circuit opens and the reading drops to 0 this alar
5. SMS or GPRS will be possible to or from the unit The only exception to this is if you have configured polling mode where the modem is continuously powered Using the menus and buttons Up Go back a menu Select the highlighted level option Down Use the arrow buttons on the front of the display to navigate the menus When wanting to leave a menu selection or return to the previous menu you will need to press and hold the left button Multi tasking The Metron2 can only do one thing at once and there are times when it may be taking actions in the background For example if you have Idle set to 1 in the system configuration command then at power up the unit will be setting up the gsm modem in order to make it pollable and you may find it is a little slow to respond to any button presses Menu structure and functions Thresholds Output 1 2 Get Config Signal Calibration Values Update Safe Shutdown Option What it does Read Now This allows the sensor to be powered up and read A number of other real time measurements will be read out which will help setting up the sensor Vo Voltage Out Vin Voltage on input lin Current on input A D raw analogue to digital value Info Displays the various settings relating to the input selected Thresholds Displays each of the high and low thresholds that has been set on th
6. a decimal place For example 0 00123 1234 00 1 23456 99999 9 Are all valid numbers that can be used in the Metron 2 Cell ID The Cell ID is a unique identifier of the cell that the Metron is connected to When the Metron is programmed to report the Cell ID it will send this unique ID as channel 99 via SMS or GPRS This code can be used to look up the location of the Cell that the Metron 2 is connected to to give you an idea of its approximate location To look up the location using the Cell ID we recommend you download a smartphone app to do this One that we recommend free is iCell ID for iOS devices You just need to enter the Cell ID into the app and it will load the location of the cell it is connected to Commissioning Guidelines If you are installing a Metron on site it is critical that the following information is kept safely once complete Location and site name The SIM card provider IMSI number on the back of the SIM card and the phone number Any sensors connected including part numbers Site contact information if any It will help everybody tremendously if this information is available 36 5 1 5 2 Example Configurations How to calculate values for sensors Example 1 Four 4 20mA sensor once per day transmit checking every 12 hours Four analogue inputs each 4 20mA 1234 1 4447111111111 1234 2 Metron2_demo 12 0 0 359 359 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1234 3 1 a tank1 2 2 litres 0 100 0 0 0 0 0
7. a pulse count board plugged into the unit For each type the parameters are explained on the following pages r ui Metron 2 Configuration Tool v0 14 Untitled csv ea we File Edit Tools Current device PIN 1234 Selected serial pot COMI Scan Ports for Metron 2 z Inputs System Input number 1 Input channel name Input channel notes Input 1 Excitation voltage Settle time Engineering units Low value zero High value span Input type LO LO alam threshold LO alam threshold HI alam threshold HI HI alarm threshold Alam call out delay Hysteresis Analogue _Digtal _Pulse Disabled Change the input number here Alar to phone book entries 1 Click to show advanced settings gt 0 gt Show advanced analogue settings 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 minutes P le El E Ia units Messages Serial number x The common variables for each input regardless of configuration are Option What it does Input channel name A unique name for the channel that identifies what it connected to it for example pump house Input channel notes This can be used to set any notes that may be useful for future use Alarm to phone book entries These correspond to the phone numbers you can set under the communications tab If you tick a box it will attempt to send a SMS message to the ph
8. commands specification The recommended method for sending these commands is to use a USB connection and the Metron 2 config tool software that runs on your computer Configuration tool software The following guide shows the recommended method of configuring the Metron 2 using a computer and USB connection It is strongly advised to follow this method unless you are very familiar with the Metron 2 Installation of the config tool and driver NOTE YOU CANNOT USE THE MENU ON THE METRON 2 TO CONFIGURE THE DEVICE YOU HAVE TO EITHER CONNECT VIA USB OR SEND IT TEXT MESSAGES Please download the installer package from the Powelectrics website or request it from sales powelectrics co uk A Run the installer file that you have been sent or downloaded 2 Follow the instructions a shortcut on the desktop will be created on the desktop when installed 3 If installing a newer version of the installer there is no need to remove the old one first Installing drivers If using the Metron 2 with a new laptop for the first time Open device manager go to start menu and search for device in the text box Power on Metron Plug in USB cable It should appear as a new device usually SERIAL DEMO or similar Wait for 30 seconds or until loading light on your laptop has stopped flickering Right click on the Serial Demo device and choose update software Follow instructions and if asked choose the option to select the driver to instal
9. description of the problem with the message When the unit goes back into run mode LCD off this will be automatically disabled SIM Activation Allows the modem to be kept powered for a fixed period of time this is useful when SIM cards need to be activated GSM Information This shows various information about the network and SIM card ENS state ENS is Enhanced Network Services This is not normally required and should be left disabled unless problems with roaming SIMs are found Autoconfig This allows the autoconfig flag in the Powelectrics protocol to be set to on indicating a configuration is required Display Errors Makes all errors visible on the LCD when encountered including non critical issues This can be especially useful when troubleshooting connectivity problems LCD Orientation If you wish to mount the unit at a specific angle you can adjust the orientation of the screen here Last Transmission Displays various information relating to the last transmit such as data transmitted and received Statistics Displays a lot of statistics about the unit Some of these statistics are not used Version Shows the version number of the firmware MCU revision and other various details Calibration Values This shows a complete list of the factory set calibration values Update Used to enter the USB boot loader mode Force Transmit This will initiate t
10. minutes Transmission is cancelled error message displayed Follow GPRS transmit process Successful seconds requesting activation Yes v GPRS Transmit has not been successful No Wait 15 s a a GPRS Transmit Process Apply GPRS settings y If GPRS attach is not present request GPRS attach y If GPRS PDP context is not active request activation is GPRS PDP contex active Set socket 50200 to listen v Attempt to connect Greater than 3 attempts connecting to gateway Yes v GPRS Transmit has not been successful to configured socket on gateway Connected to gateway Communicate with Gateway GPRS Transmit has been successful 20 Follow SMS transmit process Successful SMS Transmit Process Build SMS Greater than 3 attempts sending SMS Yes SMS Transmit has not been successful y attempt to send Was the SMS sent successfully Yes Are there any other numbers to SMS to GPRS Transmit has been successful Message and ___ 21 4 2 4 Meanings of Icons Icon What it means Going into polling mode In polling mode Failed to get into polling mode Waiting for
11. to 24 V DC 0 5A please ensure supply is smooth Check the type of Metron2 you have Excitation Supply To sensors 3 6 v unregulated 5 v or 21 6 v 31 25mA maximum Input types Digital or Analogue Analogue input z channels Resolution 10 bit 1024 Increments across 10 volts Accuracy 0 25 Antenna Internal or external via SMA connector F 40 x 40mm 128 x 128 Display pixels Backlit General Number of input channels 4 Connectors 4 x 3 Pin 3 81mm Pitch for Sensors 1 x 2 PIN for power Expansion Card Number of input channels 5 Input type Digital or Pulse Maximum pulse frequency 10Hz 3 3 1 Installation instructions Mechanical installation 138 68 All dimensions in mm Open the lid to reveal the 2 mounting holes These should be used to fasten the Metron 2 down to a baseplate wall or other surface To access these two holes you may have to remove two M12 blanking plugs These must be replaced The two screws on the front of the enclosure should not be over tightened otherwise it is possible to break the watertight seal by tearing or deforming the O ring below the head of each screw The unit needs a mobile phone signal to work the stronger the signal the better so try and avoid mounting inside metal cabinets or underground
12. to change without notice Company or product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies All rights reserved Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in this publication may be reproduced in any material form except with the written permission of Powelectrics Ltd This publication is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product Powelectrics Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of any information in this publication or any error or omission in such information or any incorrect use of the product 1 3 Safety Read carefully these instructions and notes before powering your Metron2 For each situation please follow the specific instructions The Metron2 is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is powered it will send and receive radio frequency RF signals Operating the Metron2 close to other electrical equipment such as television phone radios and personal computer may cause interference Interference The Metron2 like all wireless devices is subject to interferences that may reduce its performance Road Safety Do not use the Metron2 while driving In case of use on cars it is necessary to check that electronic equipment is shielded against RF signal Do not place the Metron2 over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area Hospital Safety Do not use the Metron2 near health equipme
13. 15 minutes before retry In polling mode but temporarily disabled because user is using the menu USB is connected Device is in SIM update mode This means the modem will be kept powered on for a fixed period of time in case you are waiting for a SIM update to come through This is the signal strength indicator This ranges from five flat lines no signal to 5 bars l increasing in height wl This replaces the signal strength indicator when the modem is switched off It means that OFF the modem is fully powered off and that no communications to or from the network can currently be made 4 3 Important notes about how the Metron 2 operates SIM updates If the unit is in polling mode then it will automatically receive sim updates Options are available from the system menu to force the unit into a sim update mode for varying lengths of time as well as the facility to view the log of received updates though please note these messages are inconsistent and cannot be relied upon please refer to your network provider to verify if relevant updates have been delivered to the device Timekeeping The Metron 2 has 3 potential time sources The first is manual setting of the time this can be set using the config tool under the tools menu and set clock to PC time If you wish to set it using a command locally or remotely see the 0 command in the configuration commands guide The second method
14. 2 Configuration Tool v0 14 Untitled csv SJ la B amp File Edit Tools Current device PIN 1234 Selected serial pot COMI Scan Ports for Metron 2 System I Inputs Outputs Communications Output 1 Output 2 Onan Omano Nasal ae Name Output 1 e Output 2 be 1 nput numbe 1 High Hig o High e 1 e 1 M Read Device Program Device Serial number The outputs can be run in two different modes 1 Manual This is when each output is manually controlled When in the mode the only thing you have to set is the name of the output The output can be controlled by sending the unit a text message PIN output name ON Would switch the output on 1234 output name OFF Would switch the output off 2 Automatic You can program the unit to switch on and off the outputs by associating them with a specific threshold on an input Option What it does Input number The input number of the threshold you wish to associate the output with High or low If the alarm that you wish to monitor is a Hi alarm or Lo alarm Alarm number The number of the threshold that you wish for it to change state on You can override the automatic control of an output by sending one of the manual commands to the unit If you then wish to return it back to automatic you can do this by sending 32 1234 output name AUTO Would hand control back over to the threshold rule specified in reference if a rule has been
15. Metron 2 Technical Manual and Specification Revision 2 4a April 2014 Powelectrics Ltd Sandy Hill Park Sandy Way Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4DU United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1827 310 666 Fax 44 0 1827 310 999 www powelectrics co uk metron2 sales powelectrics co uk Contents PEIEE ea 1 3 3 2 4 3 4 4 Battery Information and Safety 4 5 Components supplied 6 6 Definitions Glossary 6 7 Part numbers ef 8 Symbols of 2 8 2 1 How to install setup and commission the Metron 2 2 2 Requirements for Technical Support 2 3 Overview 2 4 Specification 3 Installation instructions 3 1 Mechanical installation 3 2 Electrical installation 3 2 1 Power supplies and consumption 3 2 2 Sensor types and Input wiring 0 10V output three wire 0 5V ratiometric three wire 4 20mA loop two wire V and IN 4 20mMA or 0 20mA powered three wi Switched input Volt free contact two wire 4V and IN Other Please contact Powelectrics with any other sensor type 3 2 3 Output wiring 3 3 SIM cards and Carriers 3 4 External Antennas i 4 Using the unit and commissioning 15 4 1 How it works alte 4 2 Using the menus and buttons 4 2 1 Menu structure and functions 4 2 2 Outline of operational modes 18 4 2 3 Transmission Process Flow Chart 19 4 2 4 Me
16. ad phone book Cancelled It is unable to send an SMS to the number that you have configured Unable to connect to network Check SIM activation and Carrier Selection It is unable to connect to the carrier You should check that the SIM is activated the network is operating normally and you have a valid choice in Carrier Selection selected Unable to send SMS check signal strength and SIM credit There was an error when attempting to send an SMS This could be a very poor signal a busy network insufficient credit or the SIM may not allow sending of SMS messages Unable to get GPRS context activation Check GPRS settings and or try again It could not activate the GPRS function you should double check all GPRS settings Unable to get GPRS attach It could not get a GPRS attach you should double check all GPRS settings Unable to connect to server check GPRS address It could not contact the server you have specified This could be down to a server issue not accessible or something relating to web access from the SIM Unable to connect to server check GPRS address and signal strength As the above issue except it has noticed that there is low signal strength Trying to get into polling mode Not allowed Usually occurs when you attempt to go to Force Transmit but the unit is attempting to enter polling mode Please wait a little while until the P icon has a b
17. anings Of ICONS e ceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 22 4 3 Important notes about how the Metron 2 operates wee SIM updates eee Timekeeping Network selection 4 4 Types of Digital Inputs i 4 5 Before you start 23 4 6 General 23 4 7 Configurat 123 4 8 Configuration tool software 24 4 8 1 Installation of the config tool and driver 24 4 8 2 Using the config tool System configuration Input configuration Output configuration Communcations configuration 4 8 3 Driver Issues 4 8 4 Updating the firmware using USB 35 4 9 Important information eeee 4 9 1 Decimal places and scaling 4 9 2 Cell ID 4 10 Commissioning Guidelines 5 Example Configurations 5 1 How to calculate values for sensors 5 2 Example 1 5 3 Example 2 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Frequently Asked Questions 6 2 Error messages 6 3 Other errors 1 General Information and Safety 1 1 Document Revision History Revision Date Notes V7 1 5 0 9 12 01 2012 Revised to suit latest firmware revision 0 6 0 3 amp hardware variations V2 0 7 1 2013 Combined all documents new revision of user manual ready for print V2 1 21 1 2013 Minor corrections updates after review V2 2 04 10 2013 Various corrections made V2 3 31 03 2014 Various corrections made V2 4 08 04 2014 Various corrections made 1 2 Proprietary Notice The information in this document is subject
18. are used and polling is required Always on SMS pollable when idle modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only It should not be used if GPRS communications are used and polling is required Transmit on power up modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only it also transmit upon power on modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using GPRS it will also transmit upon power on Unit autodetects if internal battery is used and will default to power off between transmit events if this is the case to optimise battery life Read on wakeup Go to pin screen when any button pressed When a button is pressed to wake the unit up the PIN number will be displayed Pressing left will not activate anything Read sensors if left button pressed After pressing a button to wake the unit up you can then use the left button to read each of the sensors individually It may be useful for allowing visibility of the reading without giving permission to change settings in the menu Data Formatting Dictates the formatting of SMS messages sent If sending to a mobile phone use Human readable text message otherwise use Gateway 26 Input configuration The inputs tab allows each input to be configured as an analogue or digital input Channels 5 9 can only be configured as pulse or digital when there is
19. configured When breaching the threshold the relay would be switched on and then switched off when the alarm clears following the rules configured for call out delay and hysteresis The state of the relays can be manually overridden by sending one of the manual control commands under this circumstance the threshold control is then switched off The threshold control of the output can be switched back on by sending the AUTO command Communications configuration r D HE Metron 2 Configuration Tool v0 14 Untitled csv lej klaks File Edit Tools Current device PIN 1234 Selected serial pot cOm1 v Scan Ports for Metron 2 System Inputs Outputs Communications SMS Settings GPRS Settings 7 Use SMS messaging for back up or primary Connection 1 Connection 2 SMS phone book Z Use connection 1 1 Connection settings 2 Gateway protocol Gateway 3 4 APN example apn uk GPRS user name a GPRS password password Gateway address gprs boxtelematics com Me Read Device Program Device Serial number x The communications tab sets all of the options for communicating using SMS and GPRS Option What it does SMS settings phone book Each of these can contain a phone number that can be used for communication When you program an input you can choose which of these phonebook entries to communicate to GPRS settings You should tick the Use connection bo
20. ction Battery safety is important The CPS5758 has a very high power density and needs to be treated with care It is possible to find lower cost alternatives b After each transmission the Me SMS messages to be received ut these are unlikely to include suitable fusing and ventilation and should not be used ron2 stays connected to the mobile phone network for 45 seconds providing time for should they have been sent to reconfigure the unit Source Notes 5V USB power supply USB cable needs to be spliced Red Positive Black Negative Only use very high quality supplies that can provide 500mA or greater Cheap non genuine versions commonly cause problems and damage to many products 5 24V open frame or DIN rail mount power supply Double check polarity before powering on Mains wiring must be carried out by someone who is suitably qualified High quality switch mode or linear supplies should be acceptable 6 24V lead acid battery trickle charged Extra care should be taken while wiring and a separate external fuse should always be used Lead acid battery charged from alternator Often the charging method means that the supply will not be smooth from an alternator or generator for example and can cause problems A maximum of a 24V system is allowed 3 9V Lithium battery Only use Powelectrics supplied battery 3 6 4V power supply Not recommended Do not use this
21. ctivation These processes sometimes require a retry Additionally the server may be unreachable if there are problems elsewhere In general it will take longer on the first few transmits Please be patient as all of the previous described processes take time If the unit cannot establish a connection it will fail and present an error to you Why is my pulse not being counted Pulses are only supported on the expansion card channels 5 9 Please double check the wiring of the expansion card Additionally if you have set a pre scaler you will need to account for this when counting pulses My sensor is already fitted powered and part of a 4 20mA loop Can still use it with the Metron2 Yes wire to IN and OV Can I fit the Metron2 in an explosive environment No the Metron 2 needs to be mounted in a safe area and if you are connecting to sensors in potentially explosive areas you will need to use suitably approved barriers Please do not proceed unless you understand the regulations surrounding explosive environment and electrical equipment I have no signal what can I do Move the unit or fit an external antenna Make sure you are NOT using a 3G only SIM 39 Can Powelectrics help in supplying an external antenna Yes please contact us to discuss your requirements If we do not have stock we can hopefully help by recommending a suitable supplier The connector on my external antenna is too big to fit through the gland o
22. e channel Notes Displays any notes that have been set on that channel State Displays the current state of the output Info Displays the current configuration of the output Temperature Displays the Internal temperature of the Metron 2 Get Config Signal Powers on the modem and checks for SMS messages Waits for 60 seconds after powering on Also shows the network carrier that it is connected to and the signal quality The signal quality is a value from 0 to 31 with 31 being the best and zero being the worst We recommend a signal of 10 or better for GPRS connections Phone Book Displays the phone numbers that are programmed into the device Unit info Displays most of the system programmable parameters Intervals Displays the timings that have been programmed GPRS Settings Displays the GPRS settings on the unit Antenna Allows selection of the internal or external antenna to be used This setting cannot be changed remotely and must be set using this option Carrier Selection This option boots the modem and performs a carrier scan It then presents the list of available operators to choose from Selecting one causes it to attempt to connect to that carrier in the future though does not guarantee success SMS Acknowledge The SMS acknowledge option if enabled means that each SMS received will have a SMS sent to the originating number This message will either confirm successful receipt of the message or a
23. eded from the SIM card for it to operate correctly It is the correct type full size SIM not micro or nano SIM It does not have a PIN enabled on the SIM There is network coverage where you plan to use it Roaming is enabled if using outside of the country of purchase The APN username and password for the SIM contract are correct Replacing the SIM 1 Open the lid to reveal the SIM card holder 2 Note the orientation of the SIM socket using the drawing behind the socket 3 Slide the SIM into the socket 4 If the installation is going to be moving or vibrating you may wish to use a piece of high tack tape across the back to prevent the SIM from moving in these conditions Manually selecting a carrier If you are using a roaming SIM that is capable of using multiple carriers in the installation location then you may want to select a specific carrier to use by default This may also be especially useful if there are two weak differing networks in the area and the unit switches between them frequently To do this follow these instructions 1 Verify if you have a roaming SIM Do not proceed if you do not 2 Go to the menu option System and then Carrier Select 3 It will take a little while to boot the modem if necessary and query the networks 4 A list of operators that are available in the area will appear It does not mean you will have permission to connect to them all 5 Select the operator that you wish to use i
24. he transmit process It will give an error if the unit does not have enough settings entered to complete the process Safe Shutdown If the unit is in polling mode you should use this option before disconnecting the power About Displays information about the Metron 4 2 2 Outline of operational modes There are four modes that can be configured for the Metron 2 to run in these change how the Metron 2 behaves between transmits and when it is connected to the GSM network It is configured under the system tab using the config tool or using the 2 system command if configuring manually Mode What it does Power off between transmit events 0 The modem will power down between transmit intervals During this time it will be unable to receive any SMS messages GPRS communications or connect to any network Always on GPRS Pollable when idle 1 The modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using GPRS Unit auto detects if internal battery is used and will default to 0 if this is the case to optimise battery life It will be able to receive both SMS messages and GPRS communications and it will always be connected to a network Always on SMS Pollable when idle 2 Modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only No GPRS capable SIM is required for this to work correctly Transmit on Power up then to SMS Pollable 3 Modem
25. ily out of order 34 already listening unspecified GPRS error can not resume socket PDP authentication failure wrong APN invalid mobile class wrong PDP service not supported Network survey error No Carrier QOS not accepted Network survey error Busy NSAPI already used Network survey error Wrong request LLC or SNDCP failure Network survey error Aborted network reject 43
26. is using NITZ this is when the network provides the time for you It is only supported on some networks so it cannot be relied 22 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 upon if many different networks are used The third method is being set by the GPRS gateway you are connected to The GPRS gateway will always take priority over other methods if set Network selection There are two factors that influence the network selection If you have chosen carrier select and have actually selected a network to operate on When in this mode it will attempt to connect to the network that you have selected when powering on the modem If it is unable to connect for any reason it will fall back to the automatic selection that is dictated by the SIM card The SIM card This has a table the PLMN table built in that dictates which networks it is allowed on In automatic mode it will follow whatever data is present in the table Types of Digital Inputs Normal This sampling method occurs when you have at least one channel configured as analogue input in addition to at least one digital It will wake up at each wakeup interval and sample both analogue and digital inputs in the same way a normal analogue input is sampled This will take a longer period of time so battery life must be considered if checking very frequently once per minute for example Quick If only digital inputs are configured then it will use this sampling method Every wakeup i
27. it will transmit every day If not evenly divisible into 24 then unit resets at the time defined by the HH MM variance part of this command Unit will not transmit if the user is working with the menu Transmission variance The variance of the transmit time each day e g If this is set to 60 it will randomly select a time 30 minutes of each transmit hour and minute for transmission Must be less than the transmit interval Sensor wake up interval How often in minutes the unit will power the sensors and take a reading Applies only to analogue inputs Unit will not take regular readings if the user is working with the menu The readings will be compared to alarm thresholds and if required will transmit them 25 Temperature transmission This dictates if the temperature is transmitted along with the data using either GPRS or SMS Antenna selection You can choose between the internal antenna default and the use of an external antenna using the SMA connector Modem power scheme The modem that is built in to the Metron uses additional power you can choose how the modem is configured when the unit is not transmitting There are five options Power off between transmit events modem will power down between transmit intervals Always on GPRS pollable when idle modem will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using GPRS This should be used if GPRS communications
28. itoring Alarm Reporting Summary of Technical Features Ability to interface with up to four analogue 0 10V or 4 20mA digital ON OFF On board excitation 3 6 volts non regulated 5 v or 21 6 volts max 31 25mA As the Metron2 is normally a battery powered device it has been designed in such a way to extend this life to a maximum This means during normal operation the display will be off the sensors excitation will be off and the GSM engine will be powered down As required these are switched on by the processor and when finished with they are switched off If the unit is powered from an external source then the unit can be configured so that the GSM engine is always on 2 4 Specification Internal battery powered with a long life or external 6 to 24 V DC power source 0 5 amps Back lit LCD Display 40 x 40mm 128 x 128 pixels to help with on site setup amp diagnosis Quad band operation USB port for programming amp firmware upgrade Expansion board socket for future use General Number of input channels 4 Connectors 4 x 3 Pin 3 81mm Pitch for Sensors 1 x 2 PIN for power 24 Months RTB Does not cover above or incorrect Warranty installation Enclosure Environmental IP67 Rated Dimensions 125 x 75 x 65 mm Communications Operating Frequency 850 900 1800 1900Mhz Output power Class 4 2W 850 900 MHz Class 1 1W 1800 1900 MHz Electrical Power Supply IN 3 6 or 6
29. l Choose the driver in Program Files Metron 2 Config Tool drivers folder ONOARONM Troubleshooting when using config tool If you are experiencing any connectivity issues follow this procedure Disconnect USB power to the Metron and close the Metron 2 config tool Double check that there are no other copies of the Metron 2 config tool running Plug in power THEN plug in USB THEN load the Metron 2 config tool pressing Scan for Ports once loaded aPFon gt 4 8 2 Using the config tool You should only run the config tool once you have plugged in the Metron 2 while powered on and have successfully installed the driver see 4 8 1 Double check that there is not more than one copy of the Metron 2 config tool running at any time it will not work correctly if multiple copies are accidentally run 24 After loading the config tool you will be presented with the home screen with the system tab selected The first thing to do is establish the connection to the Metron 2 by pressing Scan Ports for Metron 2 If you encounter problems please refer to the troubleshooting guide The config tool is split into four separate tabs that control the various aspects of the Metron 2 You should start at the leftmost tab and work to the right The buttons read device and program device allow the configuration to either be read from the Metron to replace the parameters listed in each box or send each parameter in each box
30. ly mount and understand how to seal the Metron 2 section 3 1 Electrically wire in the Metron 2 observing requirements section 3 2 Fit SIM card Understand and then configure the Metron 2 section 4 Follow strictly the commissioning guidelines section 4 10 DONE O Nos If you are experiencing problems with the Metron 2 please refer to the troubleshooting guides and FAQ If you still require support please look at the checklist below 2 2 and contact your distributor or Powelectrics if purchased directly Requirements for Technical Support Please note that if you wish to contact us for technical support setting up a unit before we can help you we will need some information from you Necessary Serial Number SIM card information Access to the unit and its physical location What you would like the Metron 2 to do Information about the sensors or inputs into the Metron Ideally An exact configuration you would like A laptop or computer with the software running A mini USB cable A multi meter Specific part numbers for the sensors or inputs to the Metron A SIM card that you have sent a SMS message from using a normal phone important Overview This document describes all the functions features and interfaces of the Metron2 telemetry device Applications A few of the applications that this device has been designed for include Remote Tank Level Monitoring Environmental Monitoring Meter Reading Condition Mon
31. m is breached and a text sent There is also a HIGH alarm set at 40 so when the circuit is made the reading increases to 50 and this alarm is breached and a text message sent Connect the volt free contact to V and IN 38 6 1 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Why is my driver not installing If your computer fails to find the driver automatically please follow the manual driver install process It should prompt you to select a driver Choose manually select driver or have disc this will vary depending on operating system Why can t I find the Metron 2 COM port The COM port should appear in device manager If you do not see the COM port then you should instead see The Metron 2 is appearing as the Metron ATEX in device manager why The Metron 2 uses the same driver as the Metron ATEX Because of this it will appear as Metron ATEX Why is my alarm not being triggered when it should Alarms are triggered when thresholds are crossed Common reasons for no alarm triggering are It has not yet had one wakeup interval alarm becomes active after the first wakeup The threshold has been programmed on the incorrect channel e It has not actually crossed a threshold check reading using read now Why is the progress bar stuck on 70 When it reaches 70 it has connected to the network successfully and is trying to establish a connection to the remote server Part of this include GPRS attach and context a
32. mately 85 micro amps Please note that the battery capacity quoted by the manufacturers is not always fully available to the Metron2 Please consult Powelectrics for advice on how long the battery will last in your application The current consumption varies depending on the state of the unit The figures below are based on a power supply between 3 6 to 4 2 volts Deep sleep 85 micro amps screen sensors and GSM modem off Screen on add 28mA USB connected add 8mA GSM on in polling mode add 24mA typically During analogue read now add 50mA average depends on settling time per sensor but allow at least 5 seconds The device will not function correctly if the supply voltage is between 4 2 and 5 volts If the supply voltage is greater than 5v there is additional components are in use within the Metron2 and it therefore draws 2mA in deep sleep mode If you intend to use in an application where the power demand is too great for the integral battery option Metron2 SSM then you will need to consider this and select the supply accordingly When the unit is communicating over GSM GPRS the current consumption fluctuates over time and varies depending on the signal strength The length of time the communications takes depends on how long it takes to charge the on board super capacitors how long it takes to register onto the network and how long communications takes with GPRS communications t is up to the host to kill the conne
33. method 3 2 2 Sensor types and Input wiring Run the cable through the glands amp tighten Unplug the green connectors and wire in as required Ensure unused glands are replaced with blanking plugs to prevent water from getting inside the unit Each input channel has its own plug and corresponding socket On each socket three connections are available INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 oV V IN OV V IN oV V IN OV V IN OV This is the OV Ve connection for the channel although they are all common to each other V This will provide the supply voltage to the channel also known as the excitation voltage This is configurable to either 21 6V 5V or 3 6V un regulated It is important that the load on this does not exceed 31 25mA IN This is the input for the channel also known as signal This will accept 0 10V or 4 20mA Note It is important that the channel used for the sensor excitation and the sensor inputs are the same 0 10V output three wire This sensor type will typically have a greater than 14V input while the output will vary between 0 and 10V depending on the readings Generally but not always these use less power than the same sensor type with a 4 20mA output 0 5V ratiometric three wire The sensor will be supplied with 5V 2 5 with this the sensor feeds a proportion of the voltage back to the input Usually this type requires
34. n a Metron2 What can do A standard SMA connector will not fit through the supplied M12 glands We can supply a kit that allows an M16 gland to be fitted without drilling a new hole I want to mount my Metron2 inside a metal enclosure Will it still work It may do Some radio waves could pass through the metal but it will likely reduce the signal significantly It is best to mount the unit outside the enclosure or use an external antenna lam using an AT amp T SIM card in the USA what should my ENS settings be AT amp T have a set of features called ENS Enhanced Network Services By default this is disabled but if for any reason you are using are having problems and using an AT amp T SIM you may want to change ENS State under System menu to enable How do I find out what to put in the GPRS settings This depends on your SIM card and where you are sending your data If you are using SIM cards or data collection services from Powelectrics then please contact us and we will provide you with the details Generally your SIM provider will have the APN username and password required What data collection options do you have to work with the Metron2 You can send data either directly to your mobile phone or a computer We have a hosted data collection service available as well as solutions for interfacing to SCADA systems Please contact Powelectrics to discuss your requirements further Can I convert my Metron2 S to work from an i
35. n the future If the unit is not able to connect to the carrier that you have selected next time it will fall back to automatic selection External Antennas The Metron2 has an integral antenna The system has been designed to gain optimum signal strength to the mobile phone network but it is possible to use an external antenna If you are in an area of poor signal strength or mounting the unit inside a metal enclosure then you may need to connect an external antenna If using an external antenna then select this option when programming or use the menu option to enable 4 1 4 2 4 2 1 Special fittings for the external antenna The SMA connector that is present on the board usually requires a mating connector that is too large to fit through the standard M12 cable glands that are supplied We can provide a M12 to M16 gland adaptor that allows fitting of this Using the unit and commissioning How it works Wake up interval powers the Transmit interval Unit Asleep amp Unit Asleep amp modem off or upon alarm it powers up modem off sensors and takes readings The wakeup interval and transmit intervals operate independently So it is possible to wake up and check the sensors many times per day but only transmit far less frequently Between each wake up interval and each transmit interval the unit is effectively shut down to minimise the power required During this time no communication
36. nt especially pacemaker and hearing aids to avoid potential interferences The Metron2 is a not mobile phone do not use it in direct contact with the human body Switch it off in hospitals and in any other type of medical centre Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Explosive Materials Do not use the Metron2 in refuelling points near fuel or chemicals Do not use the Metron2 where blasting is in progress Observe restrictions and follow any regulation or instruction Do not use the Metron2 in direct contact with the human body do not touch the antenna if not necessary when the Metron2 is powered Use approved accessories and batteries only Do not connect incompatible products 1 4 Battery Information and Safety A The Metron2 is available with an integral battery Do not use if the battery casing appears damaged Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not short circuit Only use supplied battery with the Metron2 The battery is a high energy density sealed battery containing dangerous Lithium and deleterious Thionyl Chloride materials For this reason improper handling of the battery could lead to distortion leakage overheating explosion fire or generation of irritating corrosive gases causing bodily injury or equipment trouble Please observe the following instructions to prevent accidents Do not use if you suspect any damage to the casing cabling or c
37. ntegral battery No Please contact us to discuss the options available to you Can I convert my Metron2 SSM to work from a power supply No Please contact us to discuss the options available to you Do you have any options so can run my Metron2 from a solar panel Yes we have available some elegant affordable and well proven solar options with intelligent charge regulators that maximise performance Please contact us to discuss your requirements How do know that the Metron has received a SMS message When the Metron 2 receives a text message a letter icon will appear at the top of the screen followed by a double beep This double beep indicates if the text message is in a valid format or not by having a higher pitch note first invalid or second valid An error will appear on the screen telling you about the problem if it is invalid 40 6 2 Error messages The messages that the unit can produce Error Details Channel X disabled You have attempted to access a channel that has not been configured Modem power up failure The modem cannot power up This may be because of a hardware problem or a power supply issue Please contact us No response from modem The modem is failing to respond properly Please contact us No GPRS or SMS settings configured The settings required for the action you are taking have not been programmed or are incomplete Input not configured to phone book or b
38. nterval it will very quickly sample the state of each input taking a few milliseconds per input Because of the dramatically reduced sample time it will use far less power if sampling frequently Before you start Please make sure you have the following to hand e 4mm Allen key e A SIM card with at least the ability to send a text message see 3 3 A battery or appropriate power source see 3 2 1 General With the power connected press either the right or the down button to wake the unit up Enter the PIN default 1234 followed by the right arrow Navigate around the menu Use the menu to check signal strength look at inputs check the configuration and much more Some of the common uses for the display are Checking the signal strength System gt Get config signal Select external antenna System gt Antenna Checking the readings from the sensors Channels gt Channel gt Read Now Rotating the display System gt LCD Orientation The complete list of functions available through the menus can be found in section 4 2 1 Configuration There are three methods that can be used to configure a Metron 2 These are 23 4 8 4 8 1 e Local configuration using a computer and USB connection recommended e Using SMS messages Remotely via GPRS requires a pre existing and functioning config All three methods are based around the same command structure that can be found in the separate guide Configuration
39. one number you have selected when it transmits 27 The variables that can be set for the Analogue channels are Option What it does Excitation voltage The voltage that will be sent to the sensor channel V connection when the sensor is being read This can be 3 6V 5V or 21 6V Settle time The length of time the sensor is powered before the reading is taken Longer times lead to shorter battery life Low value zero Engineering value for low zero reading Depending on configuration this value will be used when the input is OmA when configured to 0 20mA 4mA when configured as 4 20mA or OV when configured as 0 10V High Value span Engineering value for high zero reading Depending on configuration this value will be used when the input is 20mA when configured to 0 20mA or 4 20mA or 10V when configured as 0 10V Input type Selects whether the input pin IN connection mode and scaling is set up for 0 10V 4 20mA or 0 20mA LO LO alarm threshold LOLO alarm value can be overwritten by value1 of Command 3 l see section Error Reference source not found for more details LO alarm threshold LO alarm value can be overwritten by value2 of Command 3 I see section Error Reference source not found for details HI alarm threshold HI alarm value can be overwritten by value9 of Command 3 h see section Error Reference source not found for details
40. onnector Do not connect to a Metron2 when the programmer is connected Be careful not to drop if dropped please do not use Do not short circuit the battery if you suspect this possible then disconnect and do not use Do not apply heat to the battery Do not expose the battery to open flames Never disassemble the battery Never deform the battery Do not reverse polarity the battery take extra care to ensure connections are the right way round Do not connect 2 or more batteries together Do not store the batteries in direct sunlight Store batteries in non conductive trays e g plastic wood or cardboard Do not use near water Do not have rings on your fingers when handling batteries otherwise wear insulating gloves First aid measures Only in case of contact with internal components of the battery Skin contact flush with plenty of water Eye contact flush with plenty of water eyelids held open Inhalation breath fresh air and give oxygen or artificial respiration by specialist people Ingestion drink plenty of water and consult a doctor Fire fighting measures Evacuate the building and leave it to the professionals Advise the fire fighters that there are batteries in the building and the advice is to use extinguishers type D Lith X DO NOT USE WATER in case of battery leakage Special hazards irritating vapour Special protective equipment wear protective clothing use self contained breathing apparatus
41. ox around it before retrying 41 6 3 Other errors When trying to diagnose problems you may find it useful to enable Display Errors You can enable this in the menu by going to System gt Display Errors and choosing enable When this is enabled any problems that are encountered by the modem will be displayed on the screen too The format of the message will be X please refer to manual When this message appears it is coming directly from the modem It should be self explanatory but if you would like more information please contact us The following errors can be found Errors Errors 2 phone failure generic undocumented error No connection to phone wrong state phone adaptor link reserved wrong mode operation not allowed context already activated operation not supported stack already active PH SIM PIN required activation failed SIM not inserted context not opened SIM PIN required cannot setup socket SIM PUK required cannot resolve DN SIM failure time out in opening socket SIM busy cannot open socket SIM wrong remote disconnected or time out ncorrect password connection failed SIM PIN2 required tx error SIM PUK2 required already listening memory full invalid index ok not found connect memory failure disconnect text string too long error invalid characters in text string
42. puts Communications Input number lg Input channel name Input 1 Aamtophonebookenties 1 2 3 4 Input channel notes fans Analogue Digtal Pulse Disabled Excitation voltage 3 6V Advanced analogue settings Satie tine TB Rate of change alarm Linearisation Dynamic logging interval Additional thresholds Engineering units Units W Use linearisation Low value zero 0 ex a ip sp 17 0 o H High value span 0 a 2 0 op amp 18 0 E Input type 0 10V a o 3p npo 19 0 o E LO LO alarm threshold o A 4fo G 2p apo 0 LO alarm threshold o g si iS a iS A Z 13 2 gt HI alarm threshold o g S E E lt cep up 2 0 2 o HI HI alam threshold o A 70 6 sp zp xno 6K RAEI e D so H sto aD zo H Hysteresis 0 H units 7 z gt z Me Read Device Program Device J Linearisation should be used when the sensor reading against actual measurements is non linear for example the storage containers shape changes area throughout its height 30 id Metron 2 Configuration Tool v0 14 Untitiedicev Se eas File Edit Tools Curent device PIN 1234 Selected serial port COMI x Scan Potts for Metron 2 System Inputs Outputs Communications Input number 1 5 Input channel name Input 1 Aamtophonebookenties 1 2 3 4 Input channel notes ia a a m Analogue Digtal Pulse Disabled Threshold 2000 milli
43. r service provider e g AT amp T or Vodafone Volt Free Contact A simple contact or switch that is either on or off Sensor This is a part that measures a specific parameter environmental condition Cell ID The specific cell that the Metron 2 is connected to It can be used for approximate location Booting The process that occurs to switch on the modem This normally takes less than one minute Unit The Metron 2 may be referred to as the unit in some sections Programming Configuring the Metron 2 may be referred to as this RTU Remote Telemetry Unit refers to the Metron 2 1 7 Part numbers Part number Description METRON2 S 4 analogue inputs 6 24Vdc power supply METRON2 SSM 4 analogue inputs integral 3 6 volt battery METRON2 S 2RE 4 analogue inputs 6 24Vdc power supply 2 relay outputs METRON2 SSM 2RE 4 analogue inputs integral 3 6 volt battery 2 relay outputs CPS758 Battery 3 9 volt 16AH non rechargeable 1 8 Symbols Symbol What it means Indicates that this is important information and should be adhered to A Indicates that this is very useful information and is essential to understand the Metron 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 Introduction to the Metron 2 How to install setup and commission the Metron 2 If you are new to the Metron 2 the following basic process must be followed Read through the remainder of the introduction to the Metron 2 Mechanical
44. ro sP if amp ceh lt m ye es zro H 70 _ 20 H 7p 7 a 30 A sb E 30 H 8 o A 4o H of K 4p H sf HLHI alarm threshold o g sP H oop E sb H rp amp imo ay 0 minutes Ovenides LO LO alam threshold Ovenides HI alarm threshold Overrides LO alarm threshold Overrides HI HI alarm threshold Hysteresis 0 units M Read Device Program Device Serial number In total there are 10 low thresholds if the input goes from above a value to below a value and 10 high thresholds if the input goes from below a value to above a value Two of each of these can be programmed without using the Advanced analogue settings these are the LO LO LO HI and HI HI settings If you would like more than two of each kind of threshold up to 10 can be set by clicking on the advanced analogue settings button 29 ji Metron 2 Configuration Tool v0 14 Untitled csv le lem a N File Edit Tools Curent device PIN 1234 Selected serial port COMI x Scan Ports for Metron 2 System Inputs Out
45. to the Metron When you are satisfied with the configuration using the file menu on the top left allows you to save the complete configuration from all available parameters as a single file csv file System configuration File Edit Tools Curent device PIN 1234 Selected serial port v Scan Ports for Metron 2 System Inputs Outputs Communications Unit name My Metron 2 Transmission referencetime 2 hour 0 minute Transmission interval 0 amp minutes Transmission variance O f minutes Sensorwakeup interval 0 minutes Temperature transmission Do not transmit on board temperature reading Antenna selection intemal z Modem power scheme Power off between transmi events Read on wake up Go to pin screen when any button pressed l Data formatting Humanreadable text message x Messages Bend Devon pemaos For each tab there is a breakdown of configurable options in the following section Option What it does Unit Name This is the name of the unit it should ideally uniquely identify it Transmission reference time This is the time of the day that it will synchronise and transmit using The hours should be entered in the 24 hour format The unit may take up to 24 hours for the transmit intervals to synchronise to this time Transmission interval How often in minutes the unit will take readings and then transmit them If set to zero un
46. very little power 4 20mA loop two wire V and IN The sensor is measured using a current loop This means that the total power consumption of the sensor varies between 4 and 20mA depending on the measurement of the sensor The benefit of using a current based output is that it is generally more immune to external interference than a voltage output 4 20mMA or 0 20mA powered three wire This type is powered from a separate supply and the output varies depending on the measurement of the sensor This type of sensor is usually used when the minimum current requirement exceeds 4mA meaning a two wire system is not possible Switched input Volt free contact two wire V and IN This is simply a switch the contact will be supplied with 3 6V from the V contact The input will monitor the state of the switch using this wetting voltage Other Please contact Powelectrics with any other sensor type 3 2 3 Output wiring 3 3 3 4 C1 NC C2 C1 NC C2 The two outputs are the two right hand side three way connectors The internal relays for the outputs are optional and are not supplied in the Metron as standard though the connectors will still be present The outputs should not be used for switching high voltages mains voltages They are each rated to switch 2A at 30V DC SIM cards and Carriers SIM card selection is often the cause of connectivity issues There are a number of requirements ne
47. volts Aa sor over Low to high event message LowToHighAlam High to low event message HighToLowAlam Alam call out delay 0 Al minutes ere Read Device Program Device Serial number H Xv A The variables that can be set for the Digital channels are Option What it does Threshold Threshold voltage measured in millivolts the example is 2 5V On an expansion port any value other than 0 sets the threshold to 1 ON Alarm Trigger Event Low to high transition only When an input goes from below the threshold to above the threshold then it will trigger the alarm High to low transition only When an input goes from above the threshold to below the threshold then it will trigger the alarm Any transition When an input crosses the threshold in any direction it will trigger the alarm Low to high event message The text entered for this parameter will be displayed on the RTU when the input is in an ON 1 state The RTU will transmit ON to the host system which then in turn will decide what to display to the remote user High to low event message The text entered for this parameter will be displayed on the RTU when the input is in an OFF 0 state The RTU will transmit OFF to the host system which then in turn will decide what to display to the remote user Alarm call out delay Callout delay in minutes 31 Output configuration a Metron
48. will idle between transmit intervals and be pollable using SMS only No GPRS capable SIM is required for this to work correctly It will also initiate a transmit upon power on This may be useful as an indicator of when the unit loses power 4 2 3 Transmission Process Flow Chart Both the log and alarm process follow the same process for transmission The blue diamonds are complete processes that can be found separately Transmission is cancelled error message displayed A No rae re there any backup Be GPRS ae gt lt No lt _ GPRS or SMS Transmission Triggered Bre ae gt settings available Yes Yes v y Load Backup Power Up Modem settings into Normal _ _ Typically lt 60 memory seconds ane Transmission is cancelled error message displayed e M a er Set up modem oe Transmission is cancelled error message displayed Retry for _ No twork connection Are any GPRS ettings prod amninedd Yes PORN Is it connected _ Seconds Successful toa ae Follow GPRS transmit process Successful Transmission Complete o re any SMS settings Ye programmed No y 4 Yes Follow SMS transmit process Successful No 4 Set Failed GPRS transmit flag retry in 15
49. with filtered cartridge type ABEK Leakage measures In case of break of a battery all the people must go away from the place where the incident happened and come back only after the dissolution of the irritating gas Broken batteries or battery packs must be covered with sodium carbonate Na2CO3 or dry sand place them in approved container and dispose in accordance with local regulation Disposal Please return batteries to Powelectrics for disposal Ensure suitable packaging in used Do not use air freight Replacing the Battery The battery used in the Metron2 must be supplied by Powelectrics Ltd Its warranty will be void if any other battery is used as it may damage the Metron2 or cause it to malfunction To remove the battery undo the Velcro strap 1 5 Components supplied The Metron in its standard form comes with a number of standard parts If you are an OEM customer we may supply you with a variation on this Metron 2 cardboard box Metron 2 Unit 4 x M12 Cable Glands one fitted with O rings 5 or 6 x M12 Blanking plugs two fitted with O rings depending on model 1 x Breather gland fitted with O ring 1 6 Definitions Glossary Modem This is the part of the Metron 2 that allows external communication sending of data and text messages GSM Global System for Mobile communications This is the standard that the modem in the Metron 2 uses to communicate Carrier Network This is the network operator o
50. x if you wish to use a GPRS connection Gateway protocol You should set this to the protocol you wish to use Gateway should be used with SpotOn software Bulk Protocol should be used with Metron View or compatible gateway XML should be used with an XML compatible gateway 33 APN Access point name This should be provided by your SIM card provider It will not work correctly without this being correct GPRS user name The username that was provided with your SIM card GPRS password The password that was provided with your SIM card Gateway address The web address or IP address of the server that you are attempting to contact For example 24 24 24 24 or gprs yourdomain com 34 4 8 3 4 8 4 Driver Issues Please refer to the troubleshooting section for more information section 6 Updating the firmware using USB It is possible to update the firmware over USB Unless there is a unknown bug or a new feature has been released it is not advised to do this Please contact Powelectrics for more information 35 4 9 4 9 1 4 9 2 4 10 Important information Decimal places and scaling The Metron 2 is designed scale the input readings according to your high and low scales These high and low scales can be set to the following limits Without decimal place 999999 to 999999 With decimal place Six numeric digits plus an optional negative symbol and
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