iRIS 350FX Reference Manual V1.50
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HyQuest Solutions (NZ) Ltd
- PO Box 9466, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Email: [email protected]
Key Features
Terminal Diagnostics
A small number of diagnostic and initialisation options are available via a standard ASCII terminal connected
to the RS232 serial interface. In previous models (350 / 350X) nearly all the configuration was also done using
the terminal. This has been removed because of the increased features of the FX and data unloading is done
using the HyQuest Solutions logger support application, iLink 2012.
Wireless IP Connectivity
Wireless Internet Protocol connectivity is provided via the on-board modem. Through this interface it is
possible to perform configuration changes and retrieve logged data using HydroTel™ or iLink 2012 software.
To facilitate IP connectivity, a suitably activated SIM card must be inserted in the device. It is also necessary
to program the unit with appropriate IP connection settings through a terminal connected to the RS232 serial
interface. The iRIS communicates using IP over a wireless network using either UDP or TCP protocol.
Alternative Wireless Connectivity (SMS or FTP)
Another wireless connection mode other than IP is also possible on all hardware variants. This is
SMS
(Short
Message Service). As with the IP mode described above in Section
, using the SMS service requires a
SIM card with the SMS service enabled by the service provider.
The SMS option works by sending a pre-set text message to up to ten destination cell phones or SMS
receivers. This message contains the iRIS site identification and the current values of all enabled sensors. See
Section SMS Communication for more information on using the SMS feature.
Irrespective of the modem call-back mode setting (IP or SMS), the iRIS will only respond to
incoming SMS requests when it is not connected in IP mode. The modem call-back mode setting
only changes the service that is used to notify an alarm or generate a communications test. In this
case, the selected service and destination phone numbers are used to send a text message (SMS).
Finally, FTP file transfer is provided for installations requiring a stand-alone data uploads. This option is only
available for units equipped with the Sierra Wireless Q26 modem.
Power Management
The iRIS supports four power management modes which are described below. Power management features
that operate in all modes include:
Deactivation of RS232 driver chip when the DSR signal is not present (unless the unit is active in
RS232 telemetry mode).
Turning off the backlight after a period of inactivity when no user is logged-in.
Ability to activate an IP session at scheduled times of day for pre-set period even if the modem is
otherwise disabled in full power save mode.
No Power Save
With power management disabled, the internal wireless modem is maintained in a powered on state even if
an IP session is not currently active. While in this state, periodic signal strength measurements are made and
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