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Manual 

Neon 2000 Family  

2024F Neon Bore Hole Telemetry Module 

 

 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules in the U.S.A. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment 
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to 
correct the interference at his own expense.  
 
This equipment has been tested for compliance with European regulations as follows: 
 
Application of Council Directive:  
2004/108/EC 
 
Standards to which Conformity is declared: 
EN-61000-6-1:2001  
EN-61000-4-2:1995  
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 

Author & Change Details 

Checked/ 
approved 

Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and 
Modules issue 4.0 

25/09/2013 

MP – Reformat for web site 

 

Unidata Manual - 2024F Neon Bore Hole Telemetry Module -  
28 05 2015.docx 

28 05 2015 

PC – Major Update 

 

Unidata Manual - 2024F Neon Bore Hole Telemetry Module -  
09 06 2015.docx 

09 06 2015 

PC – Reviewed 

 

Unidata Manual - 2024F Neon Bore Hole Telemetry Module -  
22 07 2015.docx 

22 07 2015 

DM – Add info on reed switch 
alignment and hex tool 

 

Unidata Manual - 2024F Neon Bore Hole Telemetry Module -  
20 04 2016.docx 

20 04 2016 

DM – Update 
Assembly/Disassembly 
procedure, added jumper 
settings 

CB 

 

Summary of Contents for Neon 2000 Family

Page 1: ...s Application of Council Directive 2004 108 EC Standards to which Conformity is declared EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN 61000 4 3 1995 EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN 61000 4 6 1996 ENV 50204 1995 Any ch...

Page 2: ...ed transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any spoken or computer language in any form or by any means Electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwi...

Page 3: ...Installation 6 5 1 SIM Card Recommendations 6 5 2 Neon Setup Recommendations 6 5 3 SQL Instrument Connector Pinout 7 5 4 Communications Cable Connector Pinouts 7 5 5 Instrument Connection 8 6 0 NBHTM...

Page 4: ...ng schemes for NBHTM terminals as well as all other Unidata Data loggers This manual should also be read in conjunction with the Neon Server Documentation which is available in PDF form from the Unida...

Page 5: ...nt antenna options are available depending on the geographic area Fully bi directional communications are possible via the Neon server Data can be collected directly and the 2024F NBHTM can be program...

Page 6: ...te Slow brief flashing dim Red LED One dim flash every Scan Interval typically every 5 seconds indicates normal NBHTM operation sleeping No communication is in progress The NBHTM has been programmed t...

Page 7: ...mends 12AH 6V Gel Cell type recharge storage batteries as a good external supply External instrumentation must be separately powered if more than 500uA is required The download schedule is the largest...

Page 8: ...allow for commissioning of the NBHTM and verification that communications can be established between the NBHTM and the Neon server Once in the field the NBHTM should be placed in the area of greatest...

Page 9: ...ly may be required to avoid frequent battery replacement Provision for this should be considered during the installation such as installing the NMM within range of a mains power outlet 5 3 SQL Instrum...

Page 10: ...2024F Neon Bore Hole Telemetry Module Unidata Manual 2024F Neon Bore Hole Telemetry Module 20 04 2016 docx Page 8 5 5 Instrument Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SQL 7 Pin Female Connector Pinouts viewed fro...

Page 11: ...Power and Signal 3 Red Modbus B 7 Orange Modbus A 6 Blue External Power Optional 5 5 3 Analog Connections Pin Number Colour Function 1 Black Ground Power and Signal 4 Yellow Analog Ground 5 Green Anal...

Page 12: ...TM in an idle state the LED will flash faintly once every second 6 2 NBHTM Confirm Configuration Confirm proper configuration by connecting the NBHTM to a laptop computer running StarlogV4 Launch the...

Page 13: ...the dialog Press the Signal Strength button After a short delay 10 seconds or so the RSSI signal strength will be displayed RSSI must be 16 or higher If it is 99 then there is no connection to the ce...

Page 14: ...iguration files and complete the initialisation process The NBHTM should respond with a PASS message after 1 to 3 minutes Please be patient waiting for this message Once all commissioning tests have b...

Page 15: ...ion 7 3 and 7 6 to disassemble and reassemble the instrument JP1 sets the modbus termination resistor Leave open for no terminating resistor fit the jumper for a 120 ohm terminating resistor This resi...

Page 16: ...11 7 2 Battery Replacement Always wait at least 1 minute between removing a battery and either replacing the same battery or inserting a new battery This is to allow any residual charge within the NBH...

Page 17: ...strument Disassembly NOTE There are static sensitive parts inside the metal housing Discharge yourself to a grounded metal object before opening the housing 1 Disconnect depth instrument from SQL conn...

Page 18: ...016 docx Page 16 4 Remove the stainless steel bottom end plate and neoprene sealing washer taking care not to damage it 5 Gently push the SQL connector into the tube The whole instrument assembly will...

Page 19: ...HTM is shipped without the internal lithium battery pack connected It must be connected during commissioning of the instrument The battery can also be replaced when depleted Perform the following step...

Page 20: ...y then insert the new battery The battery is held in place with double sided tape 4 Plug the fresh battery into the socket 7 5 SIM Card Installation 1 Locate the SIM Card holder on the circuit board 2...

Page 21: ...4 2016 docx Page 19 7 6 Instrument Reassembly 1 Gently slide the instrument assembly into the stainless steel tube instrument connection end first 2 Align hole in endcap with the hole in the stainless...

Page 22: ...sher around the instrument connector taking care to position the screw holes correctly Make sure the washer is not kinked or twisted 4 Attach the stainless steel bottom plate Align the notch in the pl...

Page 23: ...of an external antenna to the NBHTM Unscrew the wave helical stub antenna from the NBHTM unit Find a suitable location for the external antenna and secure it firmly in place Note that some antennas r...

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