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USER MANUAL : 

 

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CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER

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Introduction 

 

The  Cumulus  Pulse  logger  is  a  robust,  sophisticated  3G  GSM  logger/controller  with  a  wide  range  of  input/output 
capabilities,  making  it  ideal  for  a  large  number  of  uses  including  utility  and  r
Standard in this logger is a GPS receiver allowing for the precise location determina
 

Communication to your own server and database can be achieved 
on these servers is supplied free of charge. 
setup  without  the  need  for  a  complicated  se
supplied  free  of  charge  to  allow  clients  to  manage  their  own  networks  and  data.  There  are  no  monthly  charges  for 

collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves

 
 

 

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Features 

 

 

Uses 3G GSM (UMTS/HSPA) technology. Thi

world  will  soon  no  longer  be  supporting  older  GPRS  techn
This has already started happening in many countries around the world. 

 

Onboard GPS. Networks are plotted automatically on Google Earth giving the client a precise location of assets in 

the field.  

 

Bluetooth interface - setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating 

the need for cables that invariable fail during continuous use. 

 

Battery or mains operated with battery failover in dual mode. 

 

Uses standard off-the-shelf alkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that 

excess of 5 years under normal usage. Many other loggers use 
obtain. Other problems involving lithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All 

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo tha
are no longer allowing these batteries on their aircraft. 

 

ECO Interface for the connecting to GWF electronic meters.

 

Isolated 4-20mA interface. Used for any sensing device

MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER 

NAME 

CLASSIFICATION 

DATE 

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LOGGER 

logger  is  a  robust,  sophisticated  3G  GSM  logger/controller  with  a  wide  range  of  input/output 

large  number  of  uses  including  utility  and  remote  control/measurement  applications. 

ogger is a GPS receiver allowing for the precise location determination needed in large networks.

and database can be achieved via the internet or a private APN. 

on these servers is supplied free of charge. The Cumulus Pulse Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and 
setup  without  the  need  for  a  complicated  server  infrastructure.  Setup  and  management  software  (CloudWorks)  is 
supplied  free  of  charge  to  allow  clients  to  manage  their  own  networks  and  data.  There  are  no  monthly  charges  for 

collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves. 

Uses 3G GSM (UMTS/HSPA) technology. This has become essential as many cellular network providers around the 

world  will  soon  no  longer  be  supporting  older  GPRS  technologies,  rendering  legacy  GPRS  d
This has already started happening in many countries around the world.  
Onboard GPS. Networks are plotted automatically on Google Earth giving the client a precise location of assets in 

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating 

s that invariable fail during continuous use.  

ains operated with battery failover in dual mode.  

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that 

rmal usage. Many other loggers use lithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to 

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All 

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines 
are no longer allowing these batteries on their aircraft.  

ECO Interface for the connecting to GWF electronic meters. 

20mA interface. Used for any sensing device with a 4-20mA output.  

 

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logger  is  a  robust,  sophisticated  3G  GSM  logger/controller  with  a  wide  range  of  input/output 

emote  control/measurement  applications. 

tion needed in large networks. 

the internet or a private APN. The software running 

Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and 

anagement  software  (CloudWorks)  is  also 

supplied  free  of  charge  to  allow  clients  to  manage  their  own  networks  and  data.  There  are  no  monthly  charges  for 

ellular network providers around the 

ologies,  rendering  legacy  GPRS  dataloggers  obsolete. 

Onboard GPS. Networks are plotted automatically on Google Earth giving the client a precise location of assets in 

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating 

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that can last in 

ithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to 

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All lithium 

t is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines 

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Страница 1: ...se Logger User Manual User 28 February 2018 V2 0 Draft Confidential CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Logger User Manual docx This document contains information relating to the rights of Cape Digital Solutions The...

Страница 2: ...021 MANUAL CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE AMENDMENT HISTORY Amendment Details Amended By Compile document Alex Romanov Updated modem technology specs Alex Romanov New config...

Страница 3: ...0mA loop input and 24V loop power generator 1 8 5 Using the Pulse Input with echo output 1 8 6 Using the ECO interface 2 Logger Setup 2 1 Setup via Bluetooth Configure 2 2 Setup via Remote Configure 2...

Страница 4: ...r easy installation and setup without the need for a complicated server infrastructure Setup and management software CloudWorks is supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks...

Страница 5: ...of 30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need option will also function under battery operation 2 x Pulse inputs with echo output Puls...

Страница 6: ...NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE or Bluetooth Interface Central Processor GPS Satellite Receiver Input Output Interface 3 x Alkaline Batteries External 12V Power Supply Power Management 2 wire Isolated 4...

Страница 7: ...usly connected to the server allowing for the streaming Cumulus Pulse logger uses standard D Cell alkaline batteries that will last several years In this mode the logger will wakeup adjustable normall...

Страница 8: ...und 13 Pulse 2 input 14 Ground for Pulse 2 input 15 Ground for Pulse 2 output pulse splitter output 16 Pulse 2 pulse splitter output switch to ground 17 Digital input 18 Ground for digital input 19 EC...

Страница 9: ...also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put e is solar power available the logger will remain online with the server Should the solar power fail the logger wil...

Страница 10: ...igned to connect to a volt free mechanical or electronic switch The logger has Example for connecting to a volt free contact Example for connecting to an Open Collector electronic switch note that pin...

Страница 11: ...has been designed to supply a maximum of 30mA Please note using the 24V power generator to power a loop device uses a substantial amo he loop should only be powered each time the device needs to be re...

Страница 12: ...nfiguration of MANUAL CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface Please note the polarity of the interface Ground connecti...

Страница 13: ...umulus Pulse logger has an onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device There are two different places in the software to activate the Bluetooth connection The first option is from the log...

Страница 14: ...r the Refresh button to start the search again Please remember that battery operated devices will need the Bluetooth interface activated before it will be found by the Bluetooth Server This is normall...

Страница 15: ...Firstly it will stream diagnostic information is operating This will be information like the GSM signal strength next wakeup time is initiating a connection to the server ommand Mode which allows the...

Страница 16: ...ed into Command Mode and the current setup data retrieved and displayed on the right hand screen nt to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left What this means is that while adjus...

Страница 17: ...an be cleared by right clicking in this box and before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted command in Diagnostic Mode will cause the logger to switch to Command Mode but tha...

Страница 18: ...attery or Mains Digital input status 20mA loop current reading in milliamps 20mA current loop reading with its calibration data implemented including the unit The I O Parameter block is the data used...

Страница 19: ...pulate the database that is associated with a specific logger Each database and Vendor Code assigned to it Data is matched between these systems using that code This code is also used to separate comm...

Страница 20: ...number is normally not required as your network will default this value This can be customised using the SMS Serv Centre field If you are using a foreign simcard on a network the logger will need to b...

Страница 21: ...gle chance to wake up fails it will return to sleep and a only reconnect at the next wakeup period At the start of a wake up the Max Start Time timer will be started Should the connection to the serve...

Страница 22: ...V 30mA power generator The Cumulus Pulse Logger can generate a stable 24V allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device the need for a secondary power supply This...

Страница 23: ...for a couple of minutes typically 5 minutes set in the server software in order to get a fix If this takes too long the remote device will be put back to sleep without updating the position This is do...

Страница 24: ...ent Upgrading firmware on the logger can be done through the Bluetooth interface Newer versions of the software for each into the Cloudworks software so will not need an internet connection to collect...

Страница 25: ...is complete the following message will be displayed Please power cycle the logger and then reconnect the Bluetooth interface if you wish to carry out further configurations when a logger is in battery...

Страница 26: ...when you configure via the Bluetooth setup option Again d commands are sent to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left What this means is that while adjusting a parameter in its...

Страница 27: ...enting you from making any further changes The Remote Configure screen has one further tool available in its arsenal and that is the Send Test SMS function The purpose of this function is to not only...

Страница 28: ...n which are picked up As you can see the parameters are the same as when you configure via the Bluetooth setup option with one or two minor All the parameter fields are empty at this point To create a...

Страница 29: ...ts that are still present in the database Each command has associated with it a status those that still need to be executed Listed also is the response to each command for diagnostic purposes You can...

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