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USER MANUAL : 

 

DOCUMENT NAME

To  switch  between  the  Diagnostic  Mode  and  Command  Mode,  simply  press 

from  the  Diagnostic  Mode  to  Command  Mode  can  take  several  seconds  depending  on  what  the 
executing. Command Mode is shown with the [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block.
responses will be displayed in the 'Communications' blo

selecting the 'Clear Screen' option. 

The logger must be in 'Command Mode' before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted

command in Diagnostic Mode will cause the 

 

 
The information on this screen is ordered in various groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterabl
and is general information about the logger. This information consists of the following data:
 

Information 

 
Device Code 

 
 
 

Firmware Version 
 
Serial Number 
 

Latitude 
 
Longitude 

 
Signal Strength 
 
Local IP 

 
 
Datalog Size 
 

 

 
The Device Code assigned to this particular  

addressing  this  code.  This  code  is  unique  to  all   
manufacture. 
 

Firmware version of the software loaded on the 
 
Serial number of this 
 

Current logger latitude 
 
Current logger longitude 

 
Signal strength of the last 
 
Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static 

IP system to ensure that the correct IP has been assigned to the 
 
Number of records in the datalog/maximum numb
type. 

 

MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER 

NAME 

CLASSIFICATION 

DATE 

PAGE

To  switch  between  the  Diagnostic  Mode  and  Command  Mode,  simply  press  the  'Command/Connect'  button.  Switching 

stic  Mode  to  Command  Mode  can  take  several  seconds  depending  on  what  the 

executing. Command Mode is shown with the [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block.
responses will be displayed in the 'Communications' block. This information can be cleared by right clicking in this box and 

before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted

command in Diagnostic Mode will cause the logger to switch to Command Mode but that last instruction will 

 

The information on this screen is ordered in various groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterabl

. This information consists of the following data: 

Notes 

The Device Code assigned to this particular  logger. All communications are initiated by 

addressing  this  code.  This  code  is  unique  to  all    loggers  and  is  assigned  at  the  time  of 

Firmware version of the software loaded on the logger 

Serial number of this logger - assigned in the factory. 

logger latitude - read if the GPS is on. 

logger longitude - read if the GPS is on. 

Signal strength of the last GSM communications, expressed as a percentage.

Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static 

IP system to ensure that the correct IP has been assigned to the logger. 

umber of records in the datalog/maximum number possible for the selected application 

 

PAGE 

'Command/Connect'  button.  Switching 

stic  Mode  to  Command  Mode  can  take  several  seconds  depending  on  what  the  logger  is  currently 

executing. Command Mode is shown with the [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block. All commands and 

ck. This information can be cleared by right clicking in this box and 

before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted

. Sending a 

to switch to Command Mode but that last instruction will fail. 

The information on this screen is ordered in various groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterable 

. All communications are initiated by 

s  and  is  assigned  at  the  time  of 

GSM communications, expressed as a percentage. 

Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static 

 

er possible for the selected application 

Summary of Contents for CDS541

Page 1: ...se Logger User Manual User 28 February 2018 V2 0 Draft Confidential CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Logger User Manual docx This document contains information relating to the rights of Cape Digital Solutions The...

Page 2: ...021 MANUAL CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE AMENDMENT HISTORY Amendment Details Amended By Compile document Alex Romanov Updated modem technology specs Alex Romanov New config...

Page 3: ...0mA loop input and 24V loop power generator 1 8 5 Using the Pulse Input with echo output 1 8 6 Using the ECO interface 2 Logger Setup 2 1 Setup via Bluetooth Configure 2 2 Setup via Remote Configure 2...

Page 4: ...r easy installation and setup without the need for a complicated server infrastructure Setup and management software CloudWorks is supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks...

Page 5: ...of 30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need option will also function under battery operation 2 x Pulse inputs with echo output Puls...

Page 6: ...NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE or Bluetooth Interface Central Processor GPS Satellite Receiver Input Output Interface 3 x Alkaline Batteries External 12V Power Supply Power Management 2 wire Isolated 4...

Page 7: ...usly connected to the server allowing for the streaming Cumulus Pulse logger uses standard D Cell alkaline batteries that will last several years In this mode the logger will wakeup adjustable normall...

Page 8: ...und 13 Pulse 2 input 14 Ground for Pulse 2 input 15 Ground for Pulse 2 output pulse splitter output 16 Pulse 2 pulse splitter output switch to ground 17 Digital input 18 Ground for digital input 19 EC...

Page 9: ...also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put e is solar power available the logger will remain online with the server Should the solar power fail the logger wil...

Page 10: ...igned to connect to a volt free mechanical or electronic switch The logger has Example for connecting to a volt free contact Example for connecting to an Open Collector electronic switch note that pin...

Page 11: ...has been designed to supply a maximum of 30mA Please note using the 24V power generator to power a loop device uses a substantial amo he loop should only be powered each time the device needs to be re...

Page 12: ...nfiguration of MANUAL CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface Please note the polarity of the interface Ground connecti...

Page 13: ...umulus Pulse logger has an onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device There are two different places in the software to activate the Bluetooth connection The first option is from the log...

Page 14: ...r the Refresh button to start the search again Please remember that battery operated devices will need the Bluetooth interface activated before it will be found by the Bluetooth Server This is normall...

Page 15: ...Firstly it will stream diagnostic information is operating This will be information like the GSM signal strength next wakeup time is initiating a connection to the server ommand Mode which allows the...

Page 16: ...ed into Command Mode and the current setup data retrieved and displayed on the right hand screen nt to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left What this means is that while adjus...

Page 17: ...an be cleared by right clicking in this box and before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted command in Diagnostic Mode will cause the logger to switch to Command Mode but tha...

Page 18: ...attery or Mains Digital input status 20mA loop current reading in milliamps 20mA current loop reading with its calibration data implemented including the unit The I O Parameter block is the data used...

Page 19: ...pulate the database that is associated with a specific logger Each database and Vendor Code assigned to it Data is matched between these systems using that code This code is also used to separate comm...

Page 20: ...number is normally not required as your network will default this value This can be customised using the SMS Serv Centre field If you are using a foreign simcard on a network the logger will need to b...

Page 21: ...gle chance to wake up fails it will return to sleep and a only reconnect at the next wakeup period At the start of a wake up the Max Start Time timer will be started Should the connection to the serve...

Page 22: ...V 30mA power generator The Cumulus Pulse Logger can generate a stable 24V allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device the need for a secondary power supply This...

Page 23: ...for a couple of minutes typically 5 minutes set in the server software in order to get a fix If this takes too long the remote device will be put back to sleep without updating the position This is do...

Page 24: ...ent Upgrading firmware on the logger can be done through the Bluetooth interface Newer versions of the software for each into the Cloudworks software so will not need an internet connection to collect...

Page 25: ...is complete the following message will be displayed Please power cycle the logger and then reconnect the Bluetooth interface if you wish to carry out further configurations when a logger is in battery...

Page 26: ...when you configure via the Bluetooth setup option Again d commands are sent to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left What this means is that while adjusting a parameter in its...

Page 27: ...enting you from making any further changes The Remote Configure screen has one further tool available in its arsenal and that is the Send Test SMS function The purpose of this function is to not only...

Page 28: ...n which are picked up As you can see the parameters are the same as when you configure via the Bluetooth setup option with one or two minor All the parameter fields are empty at this point To create a...

Page 29: ...ts that are still present in the database Each command has associated with it a status those that still need to be executed Listed also is the response to each command for diagnostic purposes You can...

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