Verify the telemetry with FSDATA Desktop
1.
In FSDATA Desktop, select Communications>Modem Diagnostics.
2.
Make sure the registration status is either home or roaming. If blank or "identify" is shown, the
connection has failed.
3.
Adjust the antenna for optimum signal strength and quality.
4.
Click Call Server to make a call to the network.
A pop up screen will indicate success or failure.
Troubleshooting telemetry
• Make sure the SVC is correct.
• Make sure the serial number is registered and active on the host server.
• Make sure the modem is enabled and the Hach IP address has been correctly entered.
• If the problem persists, contact technical support.
Use the mobile SMS option
Configure the FL900 modem to send or receive SMS messages (optional). Refer to FSDATA
Desktop documentation for configuration information.
Modbus communication
The Modbus protocol can be used for communication with this instrument. Attach an external
network device, such as a PLC, to the RS232 interface on the instrument to read data as it is logged.
Contact technical support for more information on Modbus communications.
Note: Historical data cannot be read with Modbus communication.
Basic setup
The information in this manual can be used to make a simple program for the logger and to calibrate
the sensors. Refer to the FSDATA Desktop documentation for advanced options. Complete the
sections in the order that they are shown.
Make a basic logger program
A basic program must be written to the logger to specify the channels to be logged.
1.
Open a communication session with the logger:
a.
Open FSDATA Desktop.
b.
Click
CONNECT
. The Connect to Instrument window opens.
c.
Click the FL900 button.
d.
Select the port on the computer where the logger is attached (serial or USB), then click
CONNECT
.
Note: If the sensor mismatch message is shown, select "Create new program based on sensors
connected."
e.
Make sure that the connection status shows "connected".
2.
Complete the information in the General Settings tab.
Option
Description
Site Identification
Enter a unique name for the site.
3.
Select the channels to be logged in the Select channels to log section:
a.
Expand the tree for the Logger channel group. The Power Supply channel is always shown in
this group. Logging the power supply will provide values for the battery level. An alarm could
be set at a specific level to alert the account manager of a low level, thus prompting a field
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