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Manual 

Neon 3000 Family  

Neon Remote Loggers (NRL) 

 

 
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:  
2014/30/EU 
 
Standards to which Conformity is declared: 
 
CISPR 11:2010, Group 1, Class A 
EN-61000-4-2:2008 
EN-61000-4-3:2010 
EN-61000-4-4:2012 
EN-61000-4-5:2005 
EN-61000-4-6:2008 
 
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 - 30xxA NRL Family - 14 06 2017.docx 

14 06 17 

IM - draft 

MS 

Unidata Manual - 30xxA NRL Family - 16 06 2017.docx 

16 06 17 

RS&IM – adding specs and 
LCD functions 

MS 

Unidata Manual - 30xxA NRL Family - 20 06 2017 

20 06 2017 

MS- added text 

CB 

Unidata Manual - 30xxA NRL Family - 11 07 2018.docx 

11 07 2018 

IM New Specs for 3004B  

MS 

Unidata Manual - 30xxA NRL Family - 23 07 2018 

23 07 2018 

MS connectivity additions 

CB 

Unidata Manual - 3000 NRL Family - 13 09 2018 

13 09 2018 

AG MS Updates 

IM 

Unidata Manual - 3000 NRL Family - 17 09 2018.docx 

17 09 2018 

IM adding 3001B Info 

 

 

 

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Ltd 40 Ladner St, O’Connor Western Australia 6163. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Neon 3004A

Page 1: ...008 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 30xxA NRL Family 14 06 2017 docx 14 06 17 IM draft MS Unidata Manual 30xxA NRL Family 16 06 2017 docx 16 06 17 RS IM adding specs and LCD...

Page 2: ...irmware Update Indication 11 3 0 NRL Status Menu Screens 11 3 1 Logger Status Screen Navigation 12 3 2 Scheme Status Data 13 3 3 Configure Logger 14 4 0 Summary of Neon Remote Loggers 16 4 1 3016A Neon Remote Logger 16 Analogue Channels 16 4 2 3008A Neon Remote Logger 8 Analogue Channels 18 4 3 3004A Neon Remote Logger 4 Analogue Channels 20 4 4 3004B MC Neon Remote Logger Cellular 22 4 5 3004B ME...

Page 3: ...e and reducing cost The communication protocol between Neon Field Units Neon Remote Loggers and the central Neon Server is Internet Protocol TCPIP and LoRa LPWAN technology protocol The communications method between Neon Field Units Neon remote Loggers and the central Neon Server can be any method which utilises TCPIP and we support Cell Phone Wi Fi Direct Ethernet Inmarsat BGAN M2M Satellite Glob...

Page 4: ...Manual 3000 NRL Family Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 17 09 2018 docx Page 4 Overview of the Neon System ...

Page 5: ...eceives processes displays stores and reports collected data in many ways The Neon Server also can issue control commands based on pre set algorithms and issue alarms and notifications via several mediums Alarm set points can be set up on the NRL units as well as the Neon Server and alarm notifications can be sent via several methods including email and SMS text messages Alarm triggers can initiat...

Page 6: ... the Neon Servers and the telecommunication provider gateways This means that NRL units can be used anywhere in the world provided there is an internet connection available The connection to the internet can be via a cell phone data service a satellite service or a Wi Fi or Ethernet connection With the full protocol service the communications between the NRL and the Neon Server are closely coupled...

Page 7: ...n rates logger interval etc and various engineering unit definitions These files are called for example the LDR and KBD files 2 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 The communicator manages functions such as the reporting inter...

Page 8: ...T and has a memory layout and configuration settings broadly the same It allows existing NRT schemes to be used immediately without change In Emulation mode the logger operates like a Prologger 3016 or Starlogger all other 3xxx models with compatible memory layout and configuration options It is intended to allow the use of existing Prologger or Starlogger schemes immediately and later transition ...

Page 9: ...tion port which is used for configuration and local programming unloading Red indicates the logger has detected something plugged in but not communicating Green indicates successful communication Scheme Turns on every scan when the scheme program is being executed The colour is under scheme control By default red indicates the scheme has stopped and is not logging while green indicates the scheme ...

Page 10: ...me control but by default green indicates correct operation Unless the logger is communicating no other LEDs will be lit 2 4 Telemetry Indication When the logger communicates with Neon the Neon COMS LED will be lit It will start red until a connection is established with Neon at which time it will turn green When the communication process completes the LED is turned off 2 5 Direct Connection Indic...

Page 11: ... on the LCD touch display There are two streams of Logger Status data You can toggle between these by again pressing the LOGGER STATUS button The status values that can be displayed are as below Parameter Details Logger Name NRTID NRT ID number SER Logger serial number Time Date Current logger time date MAIN Main power supply input voltage AUX Auxiliary power supply input voltage RTCC Internal Rea...

Page 12: ...on The Logger Status screen has two pages that can be scrolled using the UP DOWN keys Pressing the LOGGER STATUS button on the LCD screen will toggle between the two pages Press ENTER Press LOGGER STATUS DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP NeonRemoteLogger NRTID 175 SER 2 23 31 33 30MAR18 MAIN 0 91V AUX 9 10V RTCC 0 03V Temp 19 81degC Logger Status Scheme Status Configure Logger Baro 14 1degC Acc 14 0...

Page 13: ...P keys A00 910 491mV A01 914 145mV A02 915 391mV A03 914 716mV A04 913 443mV A05 913 297mV A06 912 669mV A07 915 209mV Logger Status Scheme Status Configure Logger LoRa EUI 0000000000000000 100V001_001 001 Jun 12 2017 17 41 42 MMI V001 Jun 1 2017 17 55 09 Logger Status Scheme Status Configure Logger A08 915 711mV A09 914 790mV A10 914 655mV A11 829 165mV A12 908 250mV A13 913 761mV A14 913 277mV A...

Page 14: ... a parameter the DOWN and UP keys should be used to navigate to the desired parameter The LEFT and RIGHT keys in combination with the DOWN and UP keys can be used to select and change values 3 3 1 General Configuration Parameters Parameter Notes Enter PIN Enter the current 4 digit PIN Change PIN Change the PIN Turn display off Forces the screen to turn off immediately Reset logger Reconfigures the...

Page 15: ...riority 3G 4G SIM2 priority Serial Satellite priority Serial X Bee priority Set SIM1 APN Access Point Name and corresponding Username and Password for the SIM1 SIM2 Satellite communications interfaces Access Point Names must be in double quotes otherwise the setting will be treated as a telephone number to connect to Set SIM1 User PW Set SIM2 APN Set SIM2 User PW Set Satellite APN Set Satellite Us...

Page 16: ...er the operation of all the models is very similar The difference in the models is based on the number of sensor interfaces the connectivity options and if the customer wishes to have a small display on the unit 4 1 3016A Neon Remote Logger 16 Analogue Channels The 3016 Neon Remote Logger NRL is self contained data logger RTU with 16 high resolution analogue channels in a compact case which connec...

Page 17: ...in FET 30V DC 250mA max Relays 2 Normally Open and Normally Closed Contacts 1A 30V DC 0 5A 125V AC Configuration Port RS232 serial port 230400 maximum baud rate USB B port Optional Bluetooth Low Power Wireless interface Modem Interface Optional internal 3G 4G Modem Dual SIM card support RS232 Interface for connection of external Satellite Modem Serial Instrument RS232 port full implementation all ...

Page 18: ...eon Remote Logger Ethernet 3G 4G and LoRa 16 Analog Channels Touch Screen Display 4 2 3008A Neon Remote Logger 8 Analogue Channels The 3008 Neon Remote Logger NRL is self contained data logger RTU with 8 high resolution analogue channels in a compact case which connects to sensors in the field collects readings from those sensors and transmits the collected data to a central Neon server or it can ...

Page 19: ...onal internal 3G 4G Modem Dual SIM card support RS232 Interface for connection of external Satellite Modem Serial Instrument RS232 port full implementation all 9 signals available baud rate 230400 max Wireless Instrument Optional LPWAN sensor interface Q3 2017 Data Interface USB thumb drive port for data download logger configuration Ethernet Port 10 100 Mbit LCD Display 320 x 240 Colour Resistive...

Page 20: ...8 Analog Channels Touch Screen Display 3008A CL0 Neon Remote Logger Ethernet 3G 4G and LoRa 8 Analog Channels Touch Screen Display 4 3 3004A Neon Remote Logger 4 Analogue Channels The 3004 Neon Remote Logger NRL is small self contained data logger RTU with 4 high resolution analogue channels in a compact case which connects to sensors in the field collects readings from those sensors and either tr...

Page 21: ...ial Instrument RS232 port full implementation all 9 signals available baud rate 230400 max LCD Display Optional 320 x 240 Colour Resistive Touch Panel Keypad LCD option l 5 button membrane keypad Accelerometer Senses changes in logger orientation Integrated Logger Specifications Storage memory 7 5Mbytes Flash non volatile up to 3 75 Million log data points Memory Expansion SD card micro size 32Gby...

Page 22: ...dual power inputs Current Draw 50µA Standby Internal Power 3 6 Volt Lithium D Cell Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V regulated 80mA User Selectable Instrument Reference Voltage 5V 10mA Max Analog channels 4 Single ended 0 5000mV with 24 bit resolution Modbus 1xModbus RS485 RTU protocol 57600 baud max SDI 12 1xSDI V1 3 Compliant instrument mode Unidata HSIO High speed serial interface Counters 4 2 ...

Page 23: ... n a Electrical Specifications External Power 9 to 30V DC provision for dual power inputs Current Draw 50µA Standby Internal Power 3 6 Volt Lithium D Cell Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V regulated 80mA User Selectable Instrument Reference Voltage 5V 10mA Max Analog channels 4 Single ended 0 5000mV with 24 bit resolution Modbus 1xModbus RS485 RTU protocol 57600 baud max SDI 12 1xSDI V1 3 Complian...

Page 24: ...eon Remote Logger Microsatellite is a Neon Remote Logger in the 3004M range which has a smaller form factor than the standard metal enclosure 3004 It is housed in a polycarbonate case It utilises a microsatellite network as its method of sending sensor data from the field to the Neon Server The microsatellite network is a message based system providing low cost satellite communications over a high...

Page 25: ...2 1xSDI V1 3 Compliant instrument mode Unidata HSIO High speed serial interface Counters 4 2 x 16 bit DC to 3KHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input C0 C2 2 x 16 bit DC to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input C1 C3 Digital Outputs 1 Open Drain FET 30V DC 250mA max Configuration Port USB serial port Operating Frequencies 500Mhz Scan Rate Programmable from 1 sec ...

Page 26: ...arbonate Size 190mm x 80mm x 55mm LxWxH Weight 300 grams Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C Not affected by humidity Antennae On board stub antenna optional external whip antenna Electrical Specifications External Power 9 to 30V DC provision for dual power inputs Current Draw 50µA Standby Internal Power 3 6 Volt Lithium D Cell Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V regulated 80mA User Selectable Instru...

Page 27: ...onate Size 190mm x 80mm x 55mm LxWxH Weight 300 grams Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C Not affected by humidity Antennae On board stub antenna optional external whip antenna Electrical Specifications External Power 9 to 30V DC provision for dual power inputs Current Draw 50µA Standby Internal Power 3 6 Volt Lithium D Cell Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V regulated 80mA User Selectable Instrumen...

Page 28: ...ct Options Model Number Description 3004B ML00 NRL LoRa No Batteries no LCD 3004B MLB0 NRL LoRa with Lithium Battery no LCD 3004B ML0L NRL LoRa No Batteries with LCD 3004B MLBL NRL LoRa with Lithium Battery with LCD 4 9 3001B MC L I H Borehole Neon Remote Logger Cellular LoRa Iridium SBD or Microsatellite The 3001M Borehole Logger is a Neon Remote Logger in the M range that is designed for use in ...

Page 29: ...de Counters 1 x 16 bit DC to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input C0 Configuration Port USB serial port Operating Frequencies Option C 2G 3G and 4G Option L AU915 US915 EU868 AS923 Option I 1 5GHz Option H 500MHz Scan Rate Programmable from 1 sec to 5 min Log Rate Programmable from 1 sec to 24 hours Barometer 260 1260hPa Absolute Digital Output Barometer 3001B MC L I H Product...

Page 30: ...9 2018 docx Page 30 5 0 CONNECTIONS This section provides brief descriptions of available connections terminations for all 3000 range loggers The tables below list each termination with a brief description 5 1 3016A Neon Remote Logger Connections Terminations ...

Page 31: ...YS NO1 Normally open 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC COM1 Common 1 NC1 Normally closed 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC NO0 Normally open 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC COM0 Common 0 NC0 Normally closed 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC INST PWR GND Ground 5V 5V regulated 100mA fused GND Ground 5V 5V regulated 100mA fused GND Ground 12V 12V regulated 200mA fused DIG IN GND Ground DI 3 Digital Input 3 Low 1 1V High 2 05V Max 5V DC DI 2...

Page 32: ...e D7 ve differential AGND Analog Ground AGND Analog Ground A13 D6 A13 ve single D6 ve differential A12 D6 A12 ve single D6 ve differential AGND Analog Ground ANALOG INPUTS AGND Analog Ground A3 D1 A3 ve single D1 ve differential A2 D1 A2 ve single D1 ve differential AGND Analog Ground AGND Analog Ground A1 D0 A1 ve single D0 ve differential A0 D0 A0 ve single D0 ve differential AGND Analog Ground ...

Page 33: ...Manual 3000 NRL Family Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 17 09 2018 docx Page 33 5 2 3008A Neon Remote Logger Connections Terminations ...

Page 34: ...ed 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC NO1 Normally open 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC COM1 Common 1 NC1 Normally closed 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC INST PWR 12V 12V regulated 200mA fused GND Ground 5V 5V regulated 100mA fused GND Ground 5V 5V regulated 100mA fused GND Ground COUNTERS GND Ground C 3 16 bit DC to 32Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC C 2 16 bit DC to 32Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC GND Ground...

Page 35: ...Manual 3000 NRL Family Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 17 09 2018 docx Page 35 5 3 3004A Neon Remote Logger Connections Terminations ...

Page 36: ...nd SDI 12 SDI 1 SDI 12 Signal RELAYS NO0 Normally open 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC COM0 Common 0 NC0 Normally closed 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC 5V 5V regulated 100mA fused GND Ground COUNTERS GND Ground C 3 16 bit DC to 32Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC C 2 16 bit DC to 32Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC GND Ground C 1 16 bit DC to 32Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC C 0 16 bit DC to 3...

Page 37: ...nections Terminations Terminal Connection Description OUT OUT0 Digital Output0 Open Drain FET 30V DC 250mA max GND Ground SDI 12 SDI 1 SDI 12 Signal GND Ground EXT PWR GND External Power Supply PEXT External Power Supply 9V to 30V MODBUS B MODBUS Channel 1 B A MODBUS Channel 1 A GND Ground MODBUS ...

Page 38: ...r 18V Regulated 80mA AREF Instrument Reference Voltage 5V 10mA Max CN12 UPS Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V Regulated 80mA UPS Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V Regulated 80mA GND Ground GND Ground A7 C3 16 bit DC to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC or Optional Analog A7 A6 C2 16 bit DC to 3kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC or Optional Analog A6 A5 C1 16 bit DC to 300Hz potentia...

Page 39: ...wire JP4 OPEN P8 C0 N A N A P1 SDI SDI 12 Signal White P9 GND N A N A P2 MB Ground Blue P3 MB Ground Green P7 GND Insitu housing GND TBA P4 ILP N A N A P5 IPWR External Power Red P6 G LP A Ground Black JP Config Connection Description Cable Colour JP1 CLOSED to supply power to sensor via Red P5 JP2 OPEN JP3 IN POSITION 1 linking pins 1 2 to ground black wire JP4 OPEN P8 C0 N A N A P1 SDI N A N A P...

Page 40: ...to feed return current through loop current sensing resistor P8 C0 N A N A P1 SDI N A N A P9 GND N A N A P2 MB N A N A P3 MB N A N A P7 GND Insitu housing GND TBA P4 ILP Loop Supply Output Brown P5 IPWR N A N A P6 G LP A Loop Supply Return Black JP Config Connection Description Cable Colour JP1 CLOSED to supply power to sensor via Red P5 JP2 IN POSITION 2 linking pins 2 3 to feed signal to analog ...

Page 41: ...eric Counter Mode JP Config Connection Description Cable Colour JP1 CLOSED to supply power to sensor via Red P5 JP2 OPEN JP3 OPEN JP4 OPEN P8 C0 Counter Input TBA P1 SDI N A N A P9 GND Ground TBA P2 MB N A N A P3 MB N A N A P7 GND N A N A P4 ILP N A N A P5 IPWR External Power Red P6 G LP A N A N A ...

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