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Contents

Layout ........................................................................................ 4

External connectors and cable glands....................................................................... 5

Introduction............................................................................... 6

Antenna ..................................................................................................................... 6

Logger cabling ........................................................................................................... 6

Software .................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking ................................................................................. 7

Basic GSM Modem Box ............................................................................................ 7

GSM Modem Box (solar power) type GSM-BX1/SP.................................................. 7

GSM Modem Box (internal battery) type GSM-BX1/IB ............................................. 7

GSM Modem Box (without battery) type GSM-BX1/EB ............................................ 7

Accessories ............................................................................................................... 8

Also required for all systems ..................................................................................... 9

Getting started ........................................................................ 10

Set up at your bench first!........................................................................................ 10

Fit a SIM card .......................................................................................................... 10

Install the antenna ................................................................................................... 11

Supply power to the modem .................................................................................... 12

Use of the Timer ...................................................................................................... 12

Configure, Test or Add Text Message to modem .................................................... 13

Create a modem connection in DeltaLINK .............................................................. 16

Install Modem Box ................................................................................................... 17

Install Solar Panel (option) ...................................................................................... 18

Install logger(s) ........................................................................................................ 19

Battery life Considerations....................................................................................... 20

Wiring Diagrams ..................................................................... 21

Wiring scheme for GSM-BX1/SP… Solar Power..................................................... 21

Wiring scheme for Solar Power and Timer .............................................................. 21

Wiring scheme for GSM-BX1EB… External Battery................................................ 22

Wiring scheme for GSM-BX1/ IB…Internal Battery ................................................. 22

Other Documents.................................................................... 23

Specifications ......................................................................... 24

Environmental specifications ................................................................................... 26

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ...................................................................... 26

Care and Safety....................................................................... 27

Technical Support .................................................................. 27

Terms and Conditions of sale .................................................................................. 27

Service and Spares ................................................................................................. 28

Technical Support.................................................................................................... 28

Summary of Contents for DL6 GSM

Page 1: ...User Manual for the GP1 DL6 GSM Modem System GSM UM 1 1 Delta T Devices ...

Page 2: ...Information PDF in the Product Documentation folder of the Delta T Software and Manuals CD Design Changes Delta T Devices Ltd reserves the right to change the designs and specifications of its products at any time without prior notice User Manual Version GSM UM 1 1 Dec 4 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Tel 44 1638 742922 130 Low Road Burwell Fax 44 1638 743155 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Page 2 Cambridge CB...

Page 3: ...ly power to the modem 12 Use of the Timer 12 Configure Test or Add Text Message to modem 13 Create a modem connection in DeltaLINK 16 Install Modem Box 17 Install Solar Panel option 18 Install logger s 19 Battery life Considerations 20 Wiring Diagrams 21 Wiring scheme for GSM BX1 SP Solar Power 21 Wiring scheme for Solar Power and Timer 21 Wiring scheme for GSM BX1EB External Battery 22 Wiring sch...

Page 4: ... bracket Solar panel Solar panel bracket Modem Antenna connector Modem power cable RS232 to logger control line for text messaging Battery Brown ve Cable harness Fuse and connectors on DIN rail Timer Solar regulator charger 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...s Cable glands for 1 external antenna 2 external battery or solar panel and or 3 control line from logger for triggering text messages Breather M8 socket for connecting to logger s via GP1 Network Cabling 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...antenna option will provide better reception Logger cabling A GP1 network extension cable is required to connect a logger to the modem box A single GP1 logger may be connected via a type GP1 EXT extension cable Each DL6 logger requires at least a type GP1 DL6 M8 cable Up to ten GP1 or DL6 loggers may be connected with suitable cabling These cables also distribute power from the Modem System batter...

Page 7: ...nd 3A fuse holder Desiccant bag PC modem serial cable GSM RS DB9 to configure the modem from a PC GSM Modem Box solar power type GSM BX1 SP In addition to the Basic GSM Modem Box this includes 30W solar panel Solar Panel Mounting Bracket and U bolts Solar regulator charger 10Ah sealed lead acid battery 2 m power cable with flying leads GSM Modem Box internal battery type GSM BX1 IB In addition to ...

Page 8: ... Mounting Kit for GSM Modem Box GSM MK1 Spare rechargeable 10 Ah lead acid battery LBAT4 Battery charger LBC4 Mains lead for battery charger LBC4 ML UK LBC4 ML EU LBC4 ML US Solar Panel power kit GSM SOL4 GP1 comms and power extension cable XX 1m 5m 10m or 25m GP1 EXT XX GP1 control line cable GP1 CC 100 GSM external battery cable GP1 EPC 02 DL6 M12 cable to M8 connector GP1 DL6 M8 4 way GP1 netwo...

Page 9: ...gger s GP1 and or DL6 logger s running firmware v1 30 or later PC with a telephone modem running DeltaLINK PC v2 2 or later See also the Accessories on page 8 To obtain the latest DeltaLINK version Link to http delta t co uk software download html To Upgrade DeltaLINK PC firmware To upgrade your firmware from the PC Start menu select Programs DeltaLINK PC Firmware Upgrade and follow the on screen ...

Page 10: ...o if possible set up and test the system next at your desk PC before installing it in the field Fit a SIM card You must locally obtain and fit a data enabled SIM card 1 Obtain a data enabled 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Page 10 SIM card with a phone number 2 Remove the modem from the GSM box by undoing two M3 x 35mm screws 3 Find the SIM card slot and press the adjacent button to eject the card holder...

Page 11: ...ernal antenna Screw the right angle stub antenna into the FME connector as shown with the antenna vertical External antenna Undo and extract the rubber O ring from the cable gland Push it over the cable and reassemble as shown Screw the FME connector into the modem For optimum reception mount the antenna vertically and high up 155mm 31 mm 45 mm 29 mm 36 mm 275 mm 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...nicate with loggers e g once per day for one hour from 14 00 See also Battery Life Considerations on page 20 For wiring instructions see the diagram on the side of the Timer For programming instructions see the separate DIN rail Timer Instruction Manual Notes The timer may also be used with the solar panel possibly of value in regions where sunlight is insufficient for your needs Text messaging ca...

Page 13: ...nd go to Create a modem connection in DeltaLINK on page 16 To configure the modem You will need a PC with RS232 serial port or USB RS232 adapter 1 Disconnect the modem from serial cable in the GSM System box and connect it directly to your PC serial port using PC modem serial cable GSM RS DB9 2 From the PC Start menu select Programs DeltaLINK PC GSMConfig util ity GSM Modem will be used with to DL...

Page 14: ...ns To set up text messaging The Modem System uses the logger s relay channel to trigger transmission of a text message to the mobile number This section assumes you have programmed the message and number into the modem using GSMConfig as described above A Enable text messaging Complete stage 1 4 on page 13 then 5 Click Enable SMS text message transmission and enter text messaging settings 6 Click ...

Page 15: ... and enter details in the Alarm or Control tab and click on Apply to send the program to the logger D Connect the logger s relay Connect the logger relay channel to the text message control lines green and yellow in the modem box via 2 black DIN rail terminals as shown using a 2 core signal cable Modem Text message control Battery Logger relay 2 wire control line from logger signals modem to send ...

Page 16: ...ifferent messages for different alarm conditions Create a modem connection in DeltaLINK Create a connection in DeltaLINK for each logger connected to the Modem System 1 Connect a logger to the Modem System using a suitable extension cable See also page 19 2 Start DeltaLINK and click Cancel when it tries to connect to a logger 3 Select File New Connection 4 In the Connection dialog click New 5 In t...

Page 17: ...ck of the box 156mm apart horizontally and 253mm apart vertically Four stainless steel wall mounting brackets are also provided as standard to simplify mounting against a solid wall If using the solar charger note it must be mounted vertically If using the internal antenna careful placement of the box may assist signal reception Mounting Kit for GSM Modem Box type GSM MK1 Use this with the U bolts...

Page 18: ...itudes up to 10 degrees more to capture more light early in the day You may wish to place the panel to shield your GSM Modem Box and or logger from the sun Do not site an air temperature or RH sensor directly above the panel rising hot air may distort ambient readings Assembly Mounting bracket bolts cabling and U bolts are provided Assemble the two halves of the solar panel bracket with the bolts ...

Page 19: ...o Using multiple loggers on a Network Location From the Start menu select Programs DeltaLINK PC Document Library Maximum permitted length for extension cables The key factor is the total cumulative cable length for all loggers added together which can be up to 60m with the Siemens TC35i modem So you could have one logger at 60m or two each on 30m or ten on 6m each and so on Effect of GP1 loggers o...

Page 20: ...sensors each taking 20 mA when read 2 Modem and GP1 external cabling network continuously powered i e not using a timer 3 Assumes timer is configured so that the modem is powered for 2 hours in every 24 External GP1 cabling network is powered continuously 4 One day s worth of GP1 data logged every 1sec should download via GSM i e at 9600 baud in under 7 minutes A full GP1 may take 26 minutes 5 Num...

Page 21: ...ck orange Modem power 3A Fuse 7 5A Fuse Text message control External power Wiring scheme for Solar Power and Timer Modem GP1 Battery Modem power yellow green black red blue black 3A Fuse black white red brown brown blue red orange brown blue red blue and black Timer 7 5A Fuse Text message control External power 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...ange black and blue yellow green black red white black brown red Blue and black Timer External power Wiring scheme for GSM BX1 IB Internal Battery 2006 Delta T Devices Ltd Page 22 Modem Text message control Battery Modem power yellow green black red white black brown red Blue and black red red red red orange black and blue 3A Fuse Timer External power ...

Page 23: ...plied with individual system components by the respective manufacturers and may change without notice Solar Charge Controllers supplied with Solsum 6 6c SX20 40 Single Module Mounting Kit Instructions SM 421A Issued with solar panel bracket Instruction Sheet and a separate Appendix issued with Solar Panel Wiring diagram on back of Solar Panel DIN Rail Timer Instruction Manual supplied with digital...

Page 24: ...ble glands for 1 optional GP1 relay modem control signal for text messages 2 optional external solar panel 3 optional external modem antenna and breather disc for battery outgassing DIN rail with terminals and 3A fuse Desiccant bag 2m modem configuration cable GSM RS DB9 NB Antenna type GSM ANT 1 external or GSM ANT 2 internal must be ordered separately GSM Modem Box without batt GSM BX1 EB Siemen...

Page 25: ...r relay To use it the user needs to supply an external 2 core signal cable from logger to modem box Note 6 Mounting The box may be bolted directly to a vertical surface via four M5 threaded brass inserts on the back of the box 156mm apart horizontally and 253mm apart vertically In addition four stainless steel wall mounting brackets bolts are provided to simplify mounting against a solid wall For ...

Page 26: ...1 SP Modem Box NB Does not include mounting post or mast Environmental specifications Min C Max C IP rating Notes GSM Box PBT PC blend UV stabilised 40 70 IP66 Protected against dust and temporary flooding TC35i modem 20 55 IP40 5 80 RH non condensing Lead acid battery Charge 0 40 Discharge 15 50 Storage 15 40 25 85 RH Timer 10 55 None Indoor use only Solar Panel 40 85 IP54 Junction box IP54 Solar...

Page 27: ...s provided with the GSM box to buffer humidity changes inside the box and prevent condensation Replace or regenerate this annually Technical Support Terms and Conditions of sale Our Conditions of Sale ref COND 1 00 set out Delta T s legal obligations on these matters The following paragraphs summarise Delta T s position but reference should always be made to the exact terms of our Conditions of Sa...

Page 28: ... products not manufactured by Delta T may have to be obtained from our supplier and a certain amount of additional delay is inevitable No goods or equipment should be returned to Delta T without first obtaining the agreement of Delta T or our distributor On receipt at Delta T the goods will be inspected and the user informed of the likely cost and delay We normally expect to complete repairs withi...

Page 29: ...GSM ANT 9 GSM ANT 1 9 GSM BX1 EB 8 GSM BX1 IB 8 GSM BX1 SP 8 GSMConfi 15 GSMConfig 6 15 GSM MK1 9 19 GSM RS DB9 15 GSM SK1 9 GSM SOL4 9 Internal antenna 13 Layout 4 LBAT4 9 LBC4 9 logger install 21 modem 14 15 how to configure 15 Modem Box 8 Mounting Kit 9 19 Network Cabling Options 21 PC modem serial cable 15 Pocket DeltaLINK 6 power 14 relay 17 Service and Spares 31 Siemens TC35i 8 SIM 12 SIM ca...

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