Aquaread BlackBox™ Instruction Manual
10401-00618 Rev P
3.2. SDI-12 Digital Interface (auto sleep)
In this configuration, the BlackBox is usually in power saving (sleep) mode. Requests for
data on the SDI-12 bus will wake the BlackBox up and there will be a delay of up to 40
seconds before data is ready.
If the BlackBox is running software revision 2.05 or below and an AP-7000 is connected, a
self clean command will be sent to the Probe each time it is woken up. This will add a
further 20 seconds to the time taken for the readings to stabilise.
As soon as the data is ready to be sent, the BlackBox will issue a ‘service request’ to the
controller. Once the controller has read the data, the BlackBox will automatically re-enter
sleep mode. See section 8 for details of the SDI-12 data communication protocol.
Six Core Cable Usage
Core Colour
Designation
Connection
Red
Power ve
10V – 14V DC +ve power supply input
Black
Power supply –ve
Power supply ground
Blue
SDI-12
Controller SDI-12 I/O line
Green
RS485 +
Must be isolated and left floating
White
On/Off switch line
Power supply ground
Yellow
SDI-12 / Modbus
Power supply ground
Screen
Screen / Shield
Power supply or chassis ground
2.1 Important Information Regarding the Power Supply.
If an AP-7000 is connected, see section
8.4.23 Important note concerning AP-7000 self
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