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Argon 100

Hardware User Manual

Rev 1.2

Argon 100 - Hardware User Manual

GSM Temperature Monitor

Rev 1.6

Summary of Contents for Argon 100

Page 1: ... 44 0 118 976 9020 sales sensormetrix co uk www sensormetrix co uk sales fax email web A member of the Olancha Group Ltd Registered in England No 4004881 VAT Registration No GB164 5653 45 1 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Rev 1 2 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual GSM Temperature Monitor Rev 1 6 ...

Page 2: ...r Manual Rev 1 2 Contents Page Introduction 3 Function 3 Features 3 Specifications 3 What s in the Box 5 Basic Setup 6 Setup 7 LED Configuration and Status 8 Setup Proton 1 Sensor Adapter 9 Steady State Operation 9 Add or Remove Sensors 9 SMS Commands 10 Setup Examples 13 General Notes 14 Technical Diagrams 15 Terminal Installation Considerations 17 Safety Recommendations 19 Conformity Assessment ...

Page 3: ...ges These are standard text messages sent from a mobile phone which are formatted in a specific way to configure the software i e change GPRS settings 2 Via a Windows compatible based configuration tool USB to serial driver and Microsoft NET framework required ensure Windows has latest service pack installed on your computer The Argon software is designed to operate only with Sensormetrix temperat...

Page 4: ... co uk sales fax email web A member of the Olancha Group Ltd Registered in England No 4004881 VAT Registration No GB164 5653 45 4 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Rev 1 2 Specifications Frequency band 850 900 1800 1900MHz Dimensions 93 x 67 x 28mm Weight 385g excluding PSU Supply voltage 5 60V Modem temp limits 20 to 70 C Sensor temp limits 30 to 125 C ...

Page 5: ...ng products as standard Argon Base Unit Proton1 Sensor Adaptor Siretta Delta 2 Antenna Argon Power Supply RS232 Cable for PC Connection RS232 to USB Convertor Argon Base Unit Proton1 Sensor Adaptor Siretta Delta 2 Antenna Argon Power Supply RS232 Cable for PC Connection RS232 to USB Convertor Argon 100 Kit The Argon has the following optional accesories Temp Sense STN Temp Sense Flat Temp Sense Ou...

Page 6: ...il web A member of the Olancha Group Ltd Registered in England No 4004881 VAT Registration No GB164 5653 45 6 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Rev 1 2 Basic Setup Figure 1 Front view Figure 2 Back view RS232 Temp Sensor Attachment contents to Proton 1 See page 9 Mini USB not used for Argon 100 LED Status Lights SIM Card Holder Antenna Connector Power Supply Voltage 5 60V ...

Page 7: ...rdware User Manual Rev 1 2 Setup Insert SIM Card With the Argon RS232 sensor pointing down insert the SIM card this way See quick start guide Appendix A page 21 Power Connection Use the power supply provided for powering the Argon from standard wall socket For power connection see quick start guide Appendix A page 21 See Appendix B for use of alternative power supply on page 23 Antenna Connection ...

Page 8: ...es that they represent Table 1 LED states LED Colour LED Status Description Red Flash once per second Searching for GSM network Red Flash once every 3 seconds Registered to GSM network Red Permanently On Ringing OR call in progress Red Permanently Off Terminal Off Blue Permanently Off Attempting to connect to GPRS network Blue Permanently On Connected to GPRS network Green Permanently Off Attempti...

Page 9: ...his mode it will cycle through all the attached temperature sensors that have been identified and stored in non volatile memory The time taken to cycle through and read all the sensors depends on how many sensors are attached On reading a sensor the green status LED on the proton 1 will blink to indicate that a temperature measurement has been taken If new temperature sensors are attached during r...

Page 10: ...readings and send the data via SMS to the number this originated the request Commands are of the format password command parameters If an invalid command is sent to the Argon 100 it will reply with an SMS text message ERROR command not recognised Invalid parameters supplied will give a command specific error message The Argon SMS command set comprises SMSPASSWORD Changes the current password The p...

Page 11: ...the temp falls inside the min temp and max temp settings d alias This allow you to give the sensors a name Format smspassword sensor sensor_no reading_min reading_max report_type alias Example 1 connect sensor 1 020 0 025 0 out This will configure sensor1 to have a safe range of 20 C to 25 C and only send an alert if the temp goes outside these safe limits No alias set so sensor will be referred t...

Page 12: ...o update only that location d email_call_sms_url The contact information of where the log alert will go 1 email valid email address supports up to 10 email addresses After each email address there must be a space and then the next valid email address 2 url valid url pointer with web page running script to read data 3 sms valid mobile number up to 10 numbers After each SMS number there must be a sp...

Page 13: ...21 0 both kitchen connect alertinterval 300 0 connect notify alert sms all 447770111111 Email Alert Default server SMTP server Setup a non repeating alert on sensor 1 called kitchen to be sent via email to alert example com if the temperature exceeds or falls back within the range of 35 C to 49 C using the GPRS APN payandgo o2 co uk GPRS user payandgo GPRS pass password connect gprs payandgo o2 co...

Page 14: ...pported for any command messages your device may automatically send a multipart message if you go over the SMS 160 character limit Note 6 All alerts can be used simultaneously SMS CALL EMAIL Setup Considerations The Argon will respond to all temperature state changes however this may take a number of seconds for the response to reach the end user This is due to the software processing the request ...

Page 15: ...o uk sales fax email web A member of the Olancha Group Ltd Registered in England No 4004881 VAT Registration No GB164 5653 45 15 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Rev 1 2 Technical Diagrams All dimensions are shown in mm The mounting holes are suitable for a M3 fixing screw Holes are covered by Argon Label Figure 4 Top View Figure 5 Serial Connector View ...

Page 16: ...8 976 9020 sales sensormetrix co uk www sensormetrix co uk sales fax email web A member of the Olancha Group Ltd Registered in England No 4004881 VAT Registration No GB164 5653 45 16 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Rev 1 2 Figure 6 Antenna and Power Connector View Figure 7 SIM and GPIO Indicator View ...

Page 17: ...c device in the immediate vicinity Tip Before installing the modem you can use an ordinary mobile telephone to check the signal strength in each possible installation location Sequoia Technology can also provide a GSM signal tester which provides a full breakdown of the GSM signal received Please contact Sequoia Technology for more information http www sequoia co uk When considering the location f...

Page 18: ...ior to securing it in the application General Precautions The Argon terminal is a standalone item designed for indoor use only For use outside it must be installed in a weatherproof enclosure Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified Avoid exposing the terminal to lit cigarettes naked flames or to extreme hot or cold temperatures Never try to dismantle the modem There are ...

Page 19: ...r the correct wiring of the product The product has to be supplied with a stabilized voltage source and the wiring has to conform to the security and fire prevention regulations The product has to be handled with care avoid any direct contact with the pins because electrostatic discharge may damage the product The same precautions have to be observed for the SIM card installation Do not insert or ...

Page 20: ...manufacturer of the final product is in doubt then the equipment which the SQ864 is integrated with must be assessed against Article 3 2 of the R TTE Directive In all cases assessment of the final product must be made against the Essential requirements of the R TTE Directive Articles 3 1 a and b safety and EMC respectively and any relevant Article 3 3 requirements The SQ864 GPRS Terminal conforms ...

Page 21: ...sh the SIM cary fully into the Argon Argon is a quad band device Most major 2G enabled SIM s are supported worldwide Screw in the antenna to the round connector clock wise with the antenna pointing vertically Connect power supply to the RJ11 connection small square plug see arrow to the left and plug to the main socket 1 Insert the SIM Card 2 Connect Antenna 3 Connect Power 4 Confirm you have a GS...

Page 22: ...Argon unit is setup and working succesfully on the GSM network send the following SMS from your mobile phone The default password to communicate with the Argon via SMS is connect Message connect status Reply Status Sens1 24 C current temperature expect typically a 40 60sec delay to receive SMS Next we ll add a useful configuration to the Argon The following setup will add an SMS alert on sensor 1 ...

Page 23: ...rent Peak 2A peak lasts for 20mS and occurs on network registration Average standby 25mA Call in progress 250mA Ringing 250mA The module is supplied with a 12V mains adaptor It can also be powered from an alternative power source such as a car battery with a voltage range 5 to 60V 2A peak current Appendix B Power Connection Input protection On board reverse polarity protection Overvoltage spike pr...

Page 24: ...England No 4004881 VAT Registration No GB164 5653 45 24 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Rev 1 2 Power Connection Cable The following connector cable can be purchased from Sensormetrix website PART 31557 for connecting to the Argon The pin out of the cable is shown below and the power connections are shown for the Argon Cable length 1m RJ12 6 pin socket for mating with RJ12 6 pin plug connected to t...

Page 25: ...olded in black high grade rubber giving a rugged stylish finish The DELTA 2 is a popular antenna for customers requiring a straightforward to fit reliable product and is qualified and used with many of today s GSM GPRS terminals Appendix C Supplied Antenna Delta 2 Key Specifications Electrical Temperature range 40 to 85 C Impedance 50 ohm Gain 2 14dBi Voltage and supply current Passive Operating f...

Page 26: ...s reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of Olancha Group Ltd To improve internal design operational function and or reliability Olancha Group Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice ...

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