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of a wake up, the 'Max Start Time' timer will be started. Should the connection to the server take longer than this preset 

time,  the connection  will be  aborted  and  the  logger will be put  back to sleep.  For powered loggers, the  modem  will be 
powered down and the process to connect will be restarted from scratch until a connection is established.
There are two other timers that ensure the communications are functioning

logger communicates with the server, there is continuous communications between the two. Should this stall for a period 
longer  than  this  timeout  value  (in  seconds),  the  logger  will  abort  the  connection  and  g
establish a connection (powered).  

The  second  is the 'Heartbeat Time'. 

This is for powered loggers only

interval set by this timer. The logger will respond to the ping and
not receive two  heartbeat  pings in  a  row,  it  will  assume  there  has been  a  failure  in  the  communications  and  abort  the 
connection and go back to sleep (battery) or re

 
This logger can operate in one of three power configurations. 
 

Mode 

 
Mains 
 

 
Battery 
 

 
Dual 
 

 
In  this mode the logger 
allowing  for the streaming of

 
In this mode, the logger will 
its recorded data to a remote database

 
External  12V  supply 
automatically switch to battery mode should the power fail.

 

Each power mode can be selected from the 

which  the  logger  will  switch  from  Mains  to  Battery  mode  is  defined  by  the  'Power  Threshold'  voltage.  This  should  only 
under special circumstances be adjusted from 4.75V.
Fitted onto each logger is an onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The Cumulus Logger can generate a stable 24V output at 
a maximum of 30mA, allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the 
need for a secondary power supply. This option will also function under battery operation. 

Operation Modes are as follows and are selected in the 'Generator Modes' options
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
To expand on the Loop Power options - when using 
each time that interface is activated to read. Depending on the device you are powering, there is a preset amount of time it 
will  need  to  be  powered  before  it  has  'settled'  and  the  reading
device to device and can be adjusted using the 'Generator Delay' time.

Mode 

 
Off 
 
On 
 
Loop Power 

 
 
 

 
In  this mode the 
 
In this mode the generator is permanently on.
 
Under  Loop  Power  control,  the  generator  will  be  turned  on  for  a 

specific  period  of  time  (Generator  Delay)  before  the  4
interface is read.
 

MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER 

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of a wake up, the 'Max Start Time' timer will be started. Should the connection to the server take longer than this preset 

the logger will  be  put back to  sleep. For powered  loggers, the modem  will  be 

powered down and the process to connect will be restarted from scratch until a connection is established.
There are two other timers that ensure the communications are functioning correctly. First is the 'Comms Timeout'. When a 

logger communicates with the server, there is continuous communications between the two. Should this stall for a period 
longer  than  this  timeout  value  (in  seconds),  the  logger  will  abort  the  connection  and  go  back  to  sleep  (battery)  or  re

This is  for powered loggers only

.  The  server  will continuously ping the logger  at the 

interval set by this timer. The logger will respond to the ping and the two will remain in communications. Should the logger 
not  receive  two  heartbeat  pings in  a row,  it  will  assume  there  has  been  a  failure  in the  communications  and  abort  the 
connection and go back to sleep (battery) or re-establish a connection (powered).  

can operate in one of three power configurations.  

Notes 

In  this mode the logger will be continuously connected to the server 
allowing  for the streaming of real time data. 

In this mode, the logger will 'wakeup' (normally 6 hourly) and upload 
its recorded data to a remote database and then go to sleep. 

External  12V  supply  +  Battery.  In  this  mode  the  logger  will 
automatically switch to battery mode should the power fail. 

can be selected from the items under 'Power Mode'. When a logger is in Dual Mode, the voltage point at 

which  the  logger  will  switch  from  Mains  to  Battery  mode  is  defined  by  the  'Power  Threshold'  voltage.  This  should  only 

sted from 4.75V. 

Fitted onto each logger is an onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The Cumulus Logger can generate a stable 24V output at 

allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the 

ed for a secondary power supply. This option will also function under battery operation.  

Operation Modes are as follows and are selected in the 'Generator Modes' options.  

when using the generator to power a 4-20mA loop device, the power is turned on 

each time that interface is activated to read. Depending on the device you are powering, there is a preset amount of time it 
will  need  to  be  powered  before  it  has  'settled'  and  the  reading  has  become  stable  enough  to  sample.  This  varies  from 
device to device and can be adjusted using the 'Generator Delay' time. 

Notes 

In  this mode the generator is permanently off. 

In this mode the generator is permanently on. 

Under  Loop  Power  control,  the  generator  will  be  turned  on  for  a 

specific  period  of  time  (Generator  Delay)  before  the  4
interface is read. 

 

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of a wake up, the 'Max Start Time' timer will be started. Should the connection to the server take longer than this preset 

the  logger  will be put back to  sleep. For powered loggers, the  modem  will be 

powered down and the process to connect will be restarted from scratch until a connection is established. 

correctly. First is the 'Comms Timeout'. When a 

logger communicates with the server, there is continuous communications between the two. Should this stall for a period 

o  back  to  sleep  (battery)  or  re-

. The server will continuously ping the  logger  at the 

the two will remain in communications. Should the logger 

not receive  two  heartbeat pings  in  a  row,  it  will  assume  there has  been  a  failure  in the communications  and  abort the 

be continuously connected to the server 

'wakeup' (normally 6 hourly) and upload 

In  this  mode  the  logger  will 

items under 'Power Mode'. When a logger is in Dual Mode, the voltage point at 

which  the  logger  will  switch  from  Mains  to  Battery  mode  is  defined  by  the  'Power  Threshold'  voltage.  This  should  only 

Fitted onto each logger is an onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The Cumulus Logger can generate a stable 24V output at 

allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the 

20mA loop device, the power is turned on 

each time that interface is activated to read. Depending on the device you are powering, there is a preset amount of time it 

has  become  stable  enough  to  sample.  This  varies  from 

Under  Loop  Power  control,  the  generator  will  be  turned  on  for  a 

specific  period  of  time  (Generator  Delay)  before  the  4-20mA 

Summary of Contents for CDS546

Page 1: ...gger User Manual User 1 December 2020 V1 0 Draft Confidential CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger User Manual docx This document contains information relating to the rights of Cape Digital Solutions The confide...

Page 2: ...OCUMENT NAME Issue Date V01 1 9 January 2021 MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE AMENDMENT HISTORY Amendment Details Amended By Compile document Alex Romanov PAGE Amended By...

Page 3: ...e pulse inputs 1 8 Sim card and battery installation 1 9 Installation considerations 2 Logger Setup 2 1 Setup via Bluetooth Configure 2 2 CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Remote Configure 2 3 CDS54...

Page 4: ...rge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data There are no monthly charges for collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves IoT technology NarrowBand Inte...

Page 5: ...nterface Used for any sensing device with a 4 20mA output Onboard 24V 30mA power generator The Nimbus Loop logger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of 30mA allowing for the powering of an...

Page 6: ...ogger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming Loop logger uses standard D Cell alkaline batteries that will last several years In this mode the logger will wakeup adjust...

Page 7: ...de of the lid luetooth is ready to receive an incoming connection Solid light indicates and active connection Logger is in Command Mode normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection Logger is...

Page 8: ...6 Isolated positive connection for 4 20mA isolated loop input 7 Pulse input 1 positive 8 Pulse input 1 ground 9 Pulse input 2 positive 10 Pulse input 2 ground MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLA...

Page 9: ...this mode while there is solar power available the logger will remain online with the server Should the il the logger will automatically switch to battery mode until the solar power source is restore...

Page 10: ...GER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE he loop should only be powered each time the device needs to be read oop Power mode Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device gg...

Page 11: ...ction to pin MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface Please note the polarity of the interface Ground connection t...

Page 12: ...r the sim card 5 Slide the cover plate forward again to lock into the base 1 2 MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE installation oSIM and is installed as follows Slide the co...

Page 13: ...ATE PAGE Battery Installation Installation considerations logger is environmentally rated to IP68 max1 2m In order to achieve this it is critical that any cables entering the logger are properly seale...

Page 14: ...FICATION DATE PAGE This logger can be configured using 3 different methods nterface Remotely when a logger is powered and is currently online Via a scripting method for battery operated loggers that s...

Page 15: ...for the available remote devices in the immediate Once the search has been completed a list of all the available devices will be displayed Should the device you are looking the Refresh button to star...

Page 16: ...mediately Once the Bluetooth connection has been established Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration each device type This device will immediately be placed into Command Mode...

Page 17: ...munications 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...

Page 18: ...e but can vary for systems on Dual Power mode For loggers in a dual power mode this parameter will display the current power status of the logger Battery or Mains 20mA loop current reading in milliamp...

Page 19: ...est reading i e 20mA reading and the Loop Units the unit of measure 20mA level pressure sensor that reads up to 10 metres Next are the General Setup parameters These are parameters that are used for t...

Page 20: ...d and enter it into this field Should you not be able to get this information you could select the 0 option wake the logger up and check to which band it connected in the diagnostic streaming option T...

Page 21: ...gger goes back to sleep and not from the midnight point Stored locally on each logger is a 220 byte User Configuration Data scratchpad area This information is eventually carrie back into the database...

Page 22: ...two will remain in communications Should the logger not receive two heartbeat pings in a row it will assume there has been a failure in the communications and abort the connection and go back to slee...

Page 23: ...all the configuration data from the logger and display it on the right hand side of the screen When in Command Mode pressing this button will send a command to clear the onboard datalog Forces the log...

Page 24: ...t Set 4mA Point Change the source current on the interface to an accurate 20mA opdown the Calibrate Loop menu and select the Set 20mA Point Change the loop current to any random value between 4mA and...

Page 25: ...face if you wish to carry out further configurations when a logger is in battery mode and asleep disconnecting the battery will not cycle the device A battery logger in sleep mode can remain powered f...

Page 26: ...shed at any time by pressing the Refresh button in the top As you can see the parameters are the same as when you configure via the Bluetooth setup option Again d commands are sent to the device only...

Page 27: ...natory and will initiate a reset of the logger This would really only be used if there ha unexplained behaviour linked to the loggers operation If you make changes to the connection parameters i e APN...

Page 28: ...th setup option with one or two minor All the parameter fields are empty at this point To create a script simply enter the new values for the parameters you wish The script will only be generated for...

Page 29: ...the response to each command for diagnostic rent script to determine its status at any point by pressing the Read Script button Clear Script would delete the script from the database All the other fun...

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