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And lastly, an advanced function showing the modem diagnostics can be switched on or off. What this will do is stream all 

the modem commands to the diagnostic screen for analysis. 

kept off by default. 

 

On the top of this page are several tool bar options. Briefly their functions are as follows:

Function 

 
Bluetooth Connect/Disconnect 
 
 

 
 
Command/Connect 
 

 
 
Get Current Setup 

 
 
 
Clear Datalog 

 
 
Wakeup 

 
 
Sleep 
 

 
Default Setup Scripts 
 
 

Hardware Test 
 
 

 
Setup Bluetooth 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
Calibrate Loop 

 
Upgrade Firmware 
 
 

 
Connecting  and  disconnecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface
multiple  times  from  this  screen.  This  is  especially  useful  since  in  battery 
mode, if the connection is idle for more than 60 seconds, then the logger will 

automatically disconnect from the Bluetooth connection.
 
Used  to  switch  between the  Comm
Mode  with  streaming  diagnostics.  In  battery  mode  the logger might  simply 

go to sleep rather than connect to the server.
 
When  in  Command  Mode,  pressing  this  button  will  get  the  software  to  go 

and read all the configurat
hand side of the screen.
 
When in Command Mode, pressing this button will send a command to clear 

the onboard datalog.
 
Forces the logger to wake up and connect to the server. This will also force a 

battery logger to connect to the server.
 
Applies only to battery loggers and will force the logger to sleep rather than 
connect to the server.

 
Dropdown  menu  giving  to  options  for  factory  default  settings  of  either 
battery or powered loggers.
 

Dropdown me
will send the appropriate command to the logger and display the result in the 
diagnostic screen.

 
Bluetooth  interfaces  are  set  to  default  'Friendly  Names'  that  include  the 
current Device Code f
device when connecting to a Bluetooth interface. Should the Device Code not 

appear  on  the  list  of  devices  when  connecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface 
(legacy devices), then pressing this button will 
the  naming  system.  This  function  can  also  be  used  to  reset  the  Bluetooth 
interface to its factory default.

 
The Bluetooth interface may be setup with or without access via password. 
The password used is the Bluetooth Passwor

option  in CloudWorks.  As long  as  the logger's requested  password  and  the 
system Bluetooth Password are the same, the connection will be established.
 
Used to calibrate the 4

 
The onboard firmware can be upgraded through the Bluetooth interface. The 
process is explained in further detail below.

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And lastly, an advanced function showing the modem diagnostics can be switched on or off. What this will do is stream all 

commands to the diagnostic screen for analysis. 

This is really only for advanced troubleshooting and should be 

On the top of this page are several tool bar options. Briefly their functions are as follows:- 

Notes 

Connecting  and  disconnecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface
multiple  times  from  this  screen.  This  is  especially  useful  since  in  battery 
mode, if the connection is idle for more than 60 seconds, then the logger will 

automatically disconnect from the Bluetooth connection. 

Used  to  switch  between the  Command Mode  and  the  Connected  to  server 
Mode  with streaming  diagnostics.  In  battery mode  the  logger  might  simply 

go to sleep rather than connect to the server. 

When  in  Command  Mode,  pressing  this  button  will  get  the  software  to  go 

and read 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 logger to wake up and connect to the server. This will also force a 

battery logger to connect to the server. 

Applies only to battery loggers and will force the logger to sleep rather than 
connect to the server. 

Dropdown  menu  giving  to  options  for  factory  default  settings  of  either 
battery or powered loggers. 

Dropdown menu to activate various hardware tests. Selecting these options 
will send the appropriate command to the logger and display the result in the 
diagnostic screen. 

Bluetooth  interfaces  are  set  to  default  'Friendly  Names'  that  include  the 
current Device Code for the logger. This makes it easier to select the correct 
device when connecting to a Bluetooth interface. Should the Device Code not 

appear  on  the  list  of  devices  when  connecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface 
(legacy devices), then pressing this button will reset the interface and correct 
the  naming  system.  This  function  can  also  be  used  to  reset  the  Bluetooth 
interface to its factory default. 

The Bluetooth interface may be setup with or without access via password. 
The password used is the Bluetooth Password setup under the General Setup 

option  in CloudWorks. As long  as  the  logger's  requested  password  and  the 
system Bluetooth Password are the same, the connection will be established.

Used to calibrate the 4-20mA. This is explained in further detail below.

The onboard firmware can be upgraded through the Bluetooth interface. The 
process is explained in further detail below. 

 

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And lastly, an advanced function showing the modem diagnostics can be switched on or off. What this will do is stream all 

This is really only for advanced troubleshooting and should be 

Connecting  and  disconnecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface  can  be  done 
multiple  times  from  this  screen.  This  is  especially  useful  since  in  battery 
mode, if the connection is idle for more than 60 seconds, then the logger will 

and  Mode  and the  Connected  to server 

Mode with  streaming  diagnostics.  In battery  mode  the logger might simply 

When  in  Command  Mode,  pressing  this  button  will  get  the  software  to  go 

ion data from the logger and display it on the right 

When in Command Mode, pressing this button will send a command to clear 

Forces the logger to wake up and connect to the server. This will also force a 

Applies only to battery loggers and will force the logger to sleep rather than 

Dropdown  menu  giving  to  options  for  factory  default  settings  of  either 

nu to activate various hardware tests. Selecting these options 

will send the appropriate command to the logger and display the result in the 

Bluetooth  interfaces  are  set  to  default  'Friendly  Names'  that  include  the 

or the logger. This makes it easier to select the correct 

device when connecting to a Bluetooth interface. Should the Device Code not 

appear  on  the  list  of  devices  when  connecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface 

reset the interface and correct 

the  naming  system.  This  function  can  also  be  used  to  reset  the  Bluetooth 

The Bluetooth interface may  be setup with or without access via password. 

d setup under the General Setup 

option  in  CloudWorks.  As  long as  the  logger's requested  password  and  the 
system Bluetooth Password are the same, the connection will be established. 

20mA. This is explained in further detail below. 

The onboard firmware can be upgraded through the Bluetooth interface. The 

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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