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Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM

Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx

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SIM card installed.

Replace the battery, ensuring correct polarity.

Return the NRT/NRM assembly carefully to the case, ensuring the antenna stub is
correctly located in its aperture.

Secure the NRT/NRM end plate with the four screws. Re-attach the antenna.

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Summary of Contents for Neon 2000 Series

Page 1: ... 1995 EN 61000 4 3 1995 EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN 61000 4 6 1996 ENV 50204 1995 Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer Unidata Pty Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Revision History File name Revision Date Authors Previous version BX 2004 RS JH Unidata Manual 2001 2002 NRT Issue 2 2 2007 AB CB JH MS KC Unidata Manual 2001 20...

Page 2: ...2500A Neon Display Unit 9 3 0 NRT NRM Getting Started 10 3 1 NRT NRM Terrestrial 10 3 2 NRT NRM Satellite 10 3 3 NRT NRM LED indicators 10 3 4 Neon NRT Display Unit 11 4 0 NRT NRM Terrestrial Setup and Test 13 4 1 Observing the Detailed status of an NRT NRM using Starlog 4 Setup Software 13 5 0 NRT NRM Satellite Setup and Test 16 5 1 NRT NRM Satellite Site Installation 16 5 2 NRT NRM Satellite Com...

Page 3: ... Connections 39 17 0 Appendix C 2011D 2012D 2013D 2014D 2015D 2016D 9 Way RS232 Connector Connections 40 18 0 Appendix D 2103D Field Termination Strip Connections 41 19 0 Appendix E 2011D Neon Metering Module GSM Signal Connections 43 20 0 Appendix F 2012D Neon Satellite Module Signal Connections 45 21 0 Appendix G 2013D Neon Metering Module Next G 47 22 0 Appendix H 2001 2002 to Laptop Computer C...

Page 4: ...tting up of logging schemes for NRT NRM terminals as well as all other Unidata Data loggers This manual should also be read in conjunction with the Neon Server Documentation which is in paper PDF form and is also available as help screens within the Neon Server system The NRT NRM Terminal User Manual the Starlog 4 User Manual and the Neon Server User Administrator Documentation form part documenta...

Page 5: ... areas as defined by the system Examples of this include country wide access regional access and different access levels according to the rights and privileges of users e g supervisor level manager level coordinator level and read only user level The Neon System is suited to a range of uses such as environmental monitoring of remote instrumentation and automated industrial and utility metering The...

Page 6: ...fferent and the interfaces available in various models are different the basic operation of all Neon Terminals and Modules is the same Neon Remote Modules and Terminals Typical Water Level Monitoring and Flood Warning Station GPRS CDMA Type Client Internet 123 Water Float Weight W L Instrument Data Logger NRT GSM CDMA Base Station Typical Water Level Monitoring and Flood Warning Station GPRS CDMA ...

Page 7: ...bile is a cell phone standard in most of the world GSM provides the backbone upon which GPRS voice and data communication travel 1 5 GPRS GPRS is an IP enabled cellular solution for urban communications The power requirements are low and the GPRS electronics are fully integrated within the NRT NRM GPRS communications are generally available wherever GSM communications are available By this means a...

Page 8: ...ing scan rates logger interval etc and various engineering unit definitions These files are called for example the LDR and KBD files A COMMUNICATOR section which deals with communications to the server This section contains for example a scheduler component and the modem component either a Cellular Network modem or a Satellite Network modem In the communicator section functions such as the reporti...

Page 9: ...ly and the 2011D NMM GSM can be programmed from any internet connection The 2011D NMM GSM supports integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger Its built in modem supports packet data and SMS communications It has long battery life and low operating costs through use of advanced microcontroller technology 2 2 2011D Neon Remote Module GSM The 2011D NRM GSM is a sm...

Page 10: ...nd the 2014D NRT GSM can be programmed from any internet connection The 2014D NRT GSM supports integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger Inputs include analog digital and SDI 12 data logger interface standard There is also Modbus support a partial implementation of the Modbus protocol which allows for extract data get and place data put from to a specific regi...

Page 11: ...ons to check signal strength and perform limited functions including initialization The Neon central server system is provided on a Neon Data Service basis and on a Neon Client System basis and provides a central programmed from any internet connection The 2013D NRM NextG supports integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger Its built in modem supports packet dat...

Page 12: ...from environmental monitoring industrial measurements and utility metering via the international Globalstar LEO Satellite network from any location on the globe except the Arctic Antarctica and Africa Fully bi directional communications are possible via the Neon server Data can be collected directly and the 2012D NRM Satellite can be programmed from any internet connection The 2012D NRM Satellite ...

Page 13: ...microcontroller technology and an efficient protocol that takes advantage of Globalstar s packet transfer capability The 2015D NRT Satellite supports integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger Inputs include analog digital and SDI 12 data logger interface standard There is also Modbus support a partial implementation of the Modbus protocol which allows for extr...

Page 14: ...g for 10 seconds indicating the unit is in the process of being reset Do not interrupt this initial start up process If the initial start up is interrupted you should power down wait a few minutes and then power up again Slow brightly flashing LED one flash per second approx indicates the NRT NRM is now communicating AT commands for setup with the internal modem This process takes approximately 10...

Page 15: ...e interrogation is complete and the information is available to view One of the key uses for the NRT Display unit is to automate and assist with automate the initialization process in the field especially for satellite based units 3 4 1 NRT Display Unit Satellite Initialization Hold down Initialize button on the NRT Display unit and observe the count down to zero and the display initializing pleas...

Page 16: ...hat the unit has correctly connected to the system Retry Attempts xx E g 10 No Satellites This shows that the system has tried to initialize but then lost satellites half way through the initialize button needs to be held down continuously again for 5 seconds to restart the Initialization process Retry Attempts xx E g 10 Initialize Failed 00002 This shows that the system has failed to due to a ser...

Page 17: ...me of the parameters which can be checked using Starlog Version 4 support software 4 1 1 Communicating with the NRT NRM Using a Laptop Computer 1 If the NRT NRM has already been initialised go directly to step 12 2 Start Starlog 4 Software and open the scheme you have set up previously for this NRT NRM 3 Go to the Diagnostics tab in Starlog 4 4 Click on the COMMS window 5 Click on the CONNECT butt...

Page 18: ...Manual Neon 2000 Family NRT NRM Unidata Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 14 Communications Window NRT NRM Access Screen ...

Page 19: ...Manual Neon 2000 Family NRT NRM Unidata Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 15 Received Signal Indicator Serial number Check ...

Page 20: ... cross from one horizon to the other horizon in approximately 20 minutes assuming a coverage view of the sky of 160 degrees i e 80 degrees each side of the vertical If you only have an 80 degree view of the sky i e 40 degree look angle from the vertical you may not see satellites for some time Also you will only see a passing satellite for half the horizon to horizon transit time so you will only ...

Page 21: ...tellite You may need to leave the NRT NRM satellite for 10 minutes for the Satellite modem to acquire one of the satellites and report the RSSI signal strength reading The reading needs to be 3 or above typically 4 maximum of 5 When the Globalstar modem is receiving satellite transmission then exit the menu system by pressing escape and then re enter the menu system again selecting S for setup and...

Page 22: ...ly powered if more than 500uA is required The download schedule is the largest consumer of power The Continuous Drain Equivalent rating can be used to size the external power requirements and duration of external power supplies However external power sources should have an additional 100uA at 12V or 50uA at 6V continuous drain added due to parasitic losses in the NRT NRM circuitry The decision to ...

Page 23: ...ers wire cutters power cordless driver wire crimping tool cable ties A mobile phone on the same carrier network as the NRT NRM is recommended as this can be a useful signal strength testing tool The NRT NRM PIN required for field commissioning of the NRT NRM NRT NRM enclosure mounting equipment If the Pole Mounting Kit is not going to be used 7 2 SIM Card Recommendations It is highly recommended t...

Page 24: ...l enclosure an external antenna will be required Install the NRT NRM enclosure in a secure location to avoid tampering and vandalism Position the enclosure to ensure cables from NRT NRM to field device s are as short as practical If the NRT NRM is to be used for real time communication or for a higher than usual download schedule refer to Table 1 an external power supply may be required to avoid f...

Page 25: ... the enclosure for external wiring connections To keep the enclosure weatherproof all wires leading to the NRT must pass through these glands After feeding the wires from the external device through the rubber gland s connections to the field termination strip FTS are required Refer to the external device documentation to determine the exact connections For example A temperature sensor which is an...

Page 26: ...the supplied kit First secure the pressed steel backing plate to a suitable pole with the u bolts clamp plates nuts and washers Next attach the weatherproof enclosure to the plate with the four 20mm machine screws through the casing corners into the threaded holes in the plate Do not over tighten Surface Mounting Alternatively the weatherproof enclosure can be mounted directly to a surface attache...

Page 27: ...unch the Test window Check the file and firmware version number If the NRT NRM returns a value then the NRT NRM has firmware installed as well as all required files NRT NRM Field Signal Verification Connect a laptop computer to the NRT NRM Launch the STARLOG 4 application From the STARLOG 4 menu select the scheme corresponding to the NRT NRM Select the test Mode The Com window will be displayed sh...

Page 28: ...rom the Setup menu select Init The NRT NRM will initialise itself and attempt to communicate with the Neon server Once communications have been established the NRT NRM will download any required files and complete the initialisation process The NRT NRM will after 2 or 4 minutes respond with a PASS message Please be patient waiting for this message Once all commissioning tests have been completed s...

Page 29: ...n NRT NRM This section only needs to be performed if the SIM within the NRT NRM needs replacing or if it is known that the NRT NRM does not contain a SIM Unscrew the wave helical stub antenna attached to the top of the NRT NRM as shown NRT NRM with Wave Helical Stub Antenna Removed Remove the four end plate screws at the side of the NRT NRM unit Note Remove the antenna first NRT NRM Main casing en...

Page 30: ...th the casing removed hold the end plate and turn over the assembly to reveal the battery WARNING Care should be taken when handling lithium batteries as misuse may cause damage to the NRT NRM or the battery cells may explode Ensure that the battery terminals are NOT shorted and that there are no loose wires in the vicinity the battery Remove the battery from its holder With the end plate facing a...

Page 31: ...nd hinged open Insert the SIM with the gold contacts away from you and the cut corner at the top right as shown below SIM card inserted Close the SIM cover and slide it into place until it clicks SIM card installed Replace the battery ensuring correct polarity Return the NRT NRM assembly carefully to the case ensuring the antenna stub is correctly located in its aperture Secure the NRT NRM end pla...

Page 32: ...ws depending on model WARNING Care should be taken when handling lithium batteries as misuse may cause damage to the NRT NRM or the battery cells may explode Ensure that the battery terminals are NOT shorted and that there are no loose wires in the vicinity the battery Remove the battery from its holder Locate the SIM socket Slide the SIM cover gently with a fingernail or matchstick until it click...

Page 33: ...nd Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 29 SIM card installed Replace the battery ensuring correct polarity Return the NRT NRM assembly carefully to the case ensuring the antenna stub is correctly located in its aperture Secure the NRT NRM end plate with the four screws Re attach the antenna ...

Page 34: ...y leave it out for 3 minutes then re insert the battery 11 2 Battery Replacement Wait for 3 minutes to allow any residual charge within the NRT NRM to dissipate Replace the battery The NRT NRM battery should only be replaced with a SAFT LSH20 This is a spiral wound Lithium Thionyl Chloride Li SOCl2 battery with a terminal voltage of 3 6 volts Failure to replace the battery with the correct type ma...

Page 35: ...erproof enclosure is provided Rubber self sealing glands are provided in the base of the weatherproof enclosure for external wiring connections To keep the enclosure weatherproof all wires leading to the NRT NRM must pass through these glands Connect the wires from the external power supply to the field termination strip The connection points are 12V and GND Ensure all wires are firmly attached to...

Page 36: ...ase of the weatherproof enclosure for external wiring connections To keep the enclosure weatherproof all wires leading to the NRT NRM must pass through these glands Feed the cable from the external antenna through a rubber gland and into the weatherproof enclosure if a weatherproof enclosure is provided Carefully attach the end to the NRT NRM antenna socket screwing it firmly into place Find a sui...

Page 37: ...ble It also describes how to calculate antenna cable length and mount antennas 14 2 Modem Antenna Specifications The GSP 1620 modem is to be used with an aluminium Dielectric Resonator Antenna DRA as shown in the figures below The modem DRA has a passive transmit and an active receive section The transmit Tx and receive Rx connectors are labelled on the antenna Caution You must be careful to conne...

Page 38: ...e DRA antenna is 103 millimetres diameter by 63 millimetres tall 4 1 inches diameter by 2 5 inches tall The weight for the antenna is less than 250 grams 8 8 ounces 14 4 Antenna Depiction This section includes the following technical drawings that depict the antenna GSP 1620 Antenna DRA Top and Side Views below GSP 1620 Antenna DRA Bottom View overleaf ...

Page 39: ...ntrolling dimensions on these drawings Inch dimensions are for reference only 14 5 Antenna Cable Specifications The DRA antenna requires two 2 cables one for transmit and one for receive The required connectors are plug SMA DRA bulkhead to plug MCX modem Transmit cable maximum 0 6 dB insertion loss 1618 MHz is required for the cable Receive cable maximum 3 0 dB insertion loss 2492 MHz is required ...

Page 40: ...ential suppliers of RF and microwave connectors and cable assemblies Volex Inc 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02169 USA Tel 1 617 376 0555 Fax 1 617 376 0590 Email jim_stout volexna com Web http www volex com Times Microwave Systems 358 Hall Avenue P O Box 5039 Wallingford CT 06492 5039 Tel 1 800 TMS COAX 867 2629 Tel 1 203 949 8400 Fax 1 203 949 8423 JPM Corporate 155 North 15th Street Lewisburg P...

Page 41: ...e or on a pole In either case you should seal the antenna connectors against dirt and moisture Caution The ODU antenna must be installed in a configuration that ensures a minimum line of sight separation distance of 21 5 centimetres 8 5 inches is maintained at all times between the ODU antenna and any personnel 14 7 1 Finding a Good Antenna Location When installed in the field the antenna of a GSP...

Page 42: ... 5 9 DCD Reserved Pin 6 RXD RTS TXD Reserved Pin 8 Reserved Pin 4 GND DCD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DB9 RA F CN1 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 DB9 M CN3 RS 485 RS 485 12V GND SDI 12 CC0 Counter Channel 0 SD0 HSIO Data SC0 HSIO Clock SYN HSIO Sync Reserved Pin 2 AREF A0 AGND A1 Reserved Pin 12 XRT Connector 20 21 22 23 24 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 19 15 14 13 12 11 5 10 4 9 3 8 2 7 1 6 Terminal Strip DB15 RA M CN2 ...

Page 43: ...put 2 Analog 1 Input 3 Analog 2 Input 4 Analog 3 Input 5 Digital Ground 6 Modbus A 7 Modbus B 8 AREF Output 9 HSIO Clock 10 Digital Ground 11 Counter 0 Input 12 Counter 2 Input 13 External Power Input 14 Analog Ground 15 HSIO Sync 16 External Power Input 17 OUT 0 Output 18 External Power Input 19 Digital Ground 20 SDI 12 21 HSIO Data 22 External Power Input 23 Digital Ground 24 Counter 1 Input 25 ...

Page 44: ...00 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 40 17 0 APPENDIX C 2011D 2012D 2013D 2014D 2015D 2016D 9 WAY RS232 CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS Pin No Signal 1 No Connect 2 TXD OUT 3 RXD IN 4 FTU IN 5 Ground 6 No Connect 7 DCD IN 8 RTS OUT 9 No Connect ...

Page 45: ... Data CLK HSIO Clock SYN HSIO Sync GND Digital Ground CN5 GND Digital Ground OUT0 OUT 0 Output GND Digital Ground GND Digital Ground C3 Counter 3 Input C2 Counter 2 Input C1 Counter 1 Input C0 Counter 0 Input CN3 A3 Analog 3 Input A2 Analog 2 Input A1 Analog 1 Input A0 Analog 0 Input AGND Analog Ground AGND Analog Ground AREF AREF Output GND Digital Ground CN4 GND Digital Ground SDI 12 SDI 12 UPS ...

Page 46: ...Manual Neon 2000 Family NRT NRM Unidata Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 42 2103D Field Termination Strip ...

Page 47: ...d A2 Analog 2 Input AGND Analog Ground A1 Analog 1 Input AGND Analog Ground A0 Analog 0 Input AREF Analog Reference Out CN6 GND Digital Ground C3 Counter 3 Input GND Digital Ground C2 Counter 2 Input GND Digital Ground C1 Counter 1 Input GND Digital Ground C0 Counter 0 Input CN11 B Modbus B A Modbus A GND Digital Ground GND Digital Ground CN7 LCD PWR LCD Power Output GND Digital Ground CN8 EXT PWR...

Page 48: ...Manual Neon 2000 Family NRT NRM Unidata Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 44 2011D Neon Metering Module GSM ...

Page 49: ...ounter 2 Input GND Digital Ground C1 Counter 1 Input GND Digital Ground C0 Counter 0 Input CN9 AGND Analog Ground A3 Analog 3 Input AGND Analog Ground A2 Analog 2 Input AGND Analog Ground A1 Analog 1 Input AGND Analog Ground A0 Analog 0 Input AREF Analog Reference Out CN5 DATA HSIO Data CLOCK HSIO Clock SYNC HSIO SYNC GND Digital Ground CN8 OUT0 Out 0 Output GND Digital Ground CN7 SDI 12 SDI 12 GN...

Page 50: ...Manual Neon 2000 Family NRT NRM Unidata Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 46 2012D Neon Satellite Module ...

Page 51: ...ound AGND Analog Ground UPS 5v Instrument Power Supply UPS 5V Instrument Power Supply AREF Analog Reference Out CN6 UPS 5V Instrument Power Supply UPS 5V Instrument Power Supply GND Digital Ground GND Digital Ground C3 Counter 3 Input C2 Counter 2 Input C1 Counter 1 Input C0 Counter 0 Input CN10 OUT 0 Out 0 Output GND Digital Ground CN9 SDI 12 SDI 12 GND Digital Ground CN8 EXT PWR External Power I...

Page 52: ...Manual Neon 2000 Family NRT NRM Unidata Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 48 2013D Neon Metering Module Next G ...

Page 53: ...on is required the cable below is required If you are using a computer without a DB9 RS 232C connector Serial interface a USB to RS 232 C adaptor will be needed Please contact Unidata for some brands of USB to RS 232 C adaptors which we have tested and found to work correctly with the NRT NRM and a laptop computer NRT NRM to Laptop Computer Cable NRT NRM Connector Pin Laptop Computer Pin RXD Red 2...

Page 54: ...onnection is required the cable below is required If you are using a computer without a DB9 RS 232C connector Serial interface a USB to RS 232 C adaptor will be needed Please contact Unidata for some brands of USB to RS 232 C adaptors which we have tested and found to work correctly with the NRT NRM and a laptop computer NRT NRM to Laptop Computer Cable This is a standard 9 pin to 9 pin serial cab...

Page 55: ...e setup requirements In Neon update internal logger with a dummy scheme and a 1minute FPO file In Starlog V4 initialise the NRT NRM Then once the NRT NRM is correctly running standalone connect it to an ancillary logger via a NRT NRM cable 2602C joined to a PC communications cable In Neon update ancillary logger with scheme Wait Within a couple of minutes on next communications the ancillary logge...

Page 56: ...RT NRM Unidata Manual Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4 0 docx Page 52 24 3 2602A Data Cable Details NRT NRM Connector Pin STARLOGGER connector Pin RxD 2 TxD 3 TxD 3 RxD 2 RTS 7 RTS 4 DCD 1 DSR 6 GND 5 GND 7 ...

Page 57: ...you contact the support team at Unidata if you wish to use this feature to confirm the setup requirements In Neon update internal logger with a dummy scheme and a 1minute FPO file In Starlog V4 initialise the NRT NRM An ancillary data logger is connected to an NRT NRM via a 2602B 1 or 2602B 2 cable as shown on the next page The cable is connected from the computer communication port of the externa...

Page 58: ...B 1 Ancillary Logger Data Cable Details Starlogger NRT NRM Connector Pin STARLOGGER connector Pin RXD 3 TxD 3 TXD 2 RxD 2 RTS 8 RTS 4 DCD 7 DSR 6 GND 5 GND 7 25 3 2602B 2 Ancillary Logger Data Cable Details Micrologger NRT NRM Connector Pin MICROLOGGER connector Pin RXD 3 TXD 2 TXD 2 RXD 3 RTS 8 RTS 7 DCD 7 DSR 6 GND 5 GND 5 ...

Page 59: ...O 2012D A0L NEON Remote Module Satellite YES NO YES 2012D ABL NEON Remote Module Satellite YES YES YES Neon Metering Remote Modules NextG 2013D A00 NEON Metering Module NEXT G YES NO NO 2013D AB0 NEON Metering Module NEXT G YES YES NO 2013D A0L NEON Remote Module NEXT G YES NO YES 2013D ABL NEON Remote Module NEXT G YES YES YES Neon Remote Terminal GPRS 2014D A00 NEON Remote Terminal Terrestrial Y...

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