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When using a simcard to connect to a GSM network, there are a couple of parameters that your GSM service provider wi
need  from  you in  order to  connect  to their  network.  These  are  sometimes not  necessary  as the card  will  automatically 
connect but most will require them. The parameters are the NBIoT band and scrambling, APN Name, APN Username and 

APN Password and are entered in the 'Communications Setup' section.

Depending on where you are in the world, NBIoT networks operate on different bands. This information can be provided to 
you by your NBIoT service provider. Alternatively, setting it '0' will cause the logger to 

it finds the active one. Consider though, this will delay the connection time for the logger which will ultimately impact on 
the battery. It is therefore advisable to establish the active NBIoT band and enter it into 
get  this  information,  you  could  select  the  '0'  option,  wake  the  logger  up,  and  check  to  which  band  it  connected  in  the 
diagnostic streaming option. This parameter can then be changed to that value preventing the logger

all the bands on later connections.  

Data scrambling should be activated by default and will be used should your network support it.
Networks generally require you to enter the APN Name but the Username and Password are not necessary. 
are obtained directly from your GSM service provider and most are published on their websites.

Cloudworks devices are also designed to allow 
the APN details here will result in the device connecting to your private network.
address which will be shown in the 'Local IP' field in the 'General Details' box.

All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain na
by default, on port 13000. If you are running your own server, the Server Name or IP address as well as Server Port number 
need to be entered here. 

Just a note, it is always better to rather use the IP add

that  the  logger  will  not  have  to  execute  a  domain  name  lookup  before  connecting  to  your  server.  This  is  especially 

important for NBIoT networks because of their slow communications properties.

Cloudworks loggers support the use of simcard pin codes. How this works is 
will request the pincode when  the modem powers up  and starts connecting to the network. If the  pincode field here is 
populated,  the    logger  will  offer  this  code  to  the  network,  allowing  it  to  connect.  Failure  of  the  pincode  will  cause  the  

logger to abort the connection attempt and shutdown.
If you are using  a foreign simcard on a network, the  logger  will need  to be told  that it is allowed  to use data roam
Without that, the logger will shutdown. 
 

 
 

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When using a simcard to connect to a GSM network, there are a couple of parameters that your GSM service provider wi
need  from  you  in  order  to  connect  to their network.  These  are  sometimes  not  necessary  as  the card  will  automatically 
connect but most will require them. The parameters are the NBIoT band and scrambling, APN Name, APN Username and 

tered in the 'Communications Setup' section. 

Depending on where you are in the world, NBIoT networks operate on different bands. This information can be provided to 
you by your NBIoT service provider. Alternatively, setting it '0' will cause the logger to automatically scan all the bands until 

it finds the active one. Consider though, this will delay the connection time for the logger which will ultimately impact on 
the battery. It is therefore advisable to establish the active NBIoT band and enter it into this field. Should you not be able to 
get  this  information,  you  could  select  the  '0'  option,  wake  the  logger  up,  and  check  to  which  band  it  connected  in  the 
diagnostic streaming option. This parameter can then be changed to that value preventing the logger

Data scrambling should be activated by default and will be used should your network support it. 
Networks generally require you to enter the APN Name but the Username and Password are not necessary. 
are obtained directly from your GSM service provider and most are published on their websites. 

devices are also designed to allow for the connection to custom private APN's for purposes of security. Entering 

ll result in the device connecting to your private network. These networks normally issue a static IP 

address which will be shown in the 'Local IP' field in the 'General Details' box. 

All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and connect, 
by default, on port 13000. If you are running your own server, the Server Name or IP address as well as Server Port number 

Just a note, it is always better to rather use the IP address than the domain name. This will mean 

that  the  logger  will  not  have  to  execute  a  domain  name  lookup  before  connecting  to  your  server.  This  is  especially 

important for NBIoT networks because of their slow communications properties.

 

pport the use of simcard pin codes. How this works is - should a simcard have a pincode activated, it 

will request  the pincode when the modem powers up and  starts connecting to  the network. If the pincode field here is 

s  code  to  the  network,  allowing  it  to  connect.  Failure  of  the  pincode  will  cause  the  

logger to abort the connection attempt and shutdown. 
If  you  are  using  a foreign  simcard  on  a network, the  logger  will need to be  told that it is allowed to use  data roam

 

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When using a simcard to connect to a GSM network, there are a couple of parameters that your GSM service provider will 
need  from  you in  order  to  connect  to  their  network.  These are sometimes  not necessary  as  the  card will  automatically 
connect but most will require them. The parameters are the NBIoT band and scrambling, APN Name, APN Username and 

Depending on where you are in the world, NBIoT networks operate on different bands. This information can be provided to 

automatically scan all the bands until 

it finds the active one. Consider though, this will delay the connection time for the logger which will ultimately impact on 

this field. Should you not be able to 

get  this  information,  you  could  select  the  '0'  option,  wake  the  logger  up,  and  check  to  which  band  it  connected  in  the 
diagnostic streaming option. This parameter can then be changed to that value preventing the logger from having to scan 

Networks generally require you to enter the APN Name but the Username and Password are not necessary. These details 

the connection to custom private APN's for purposes of security. Entering 

These networks normally issue a static IP 

me. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and connect, 

by default, on port 13000. If you are running your own server, the Server Name or IP address as well as Server Port number 

ress than the domain name. This will mean 

that  the  logger  will  not  have  to  execute  a  domain  name  lookup  before  connecting  to  your  server.  This  is  especially 

should a simcard have a pincode activated, it 

will request  the pincode when the modem  powers up  and  starts connecting  to the network. If the pincode field here  is 

s  code  to  the  network,  allowing  it  to  connect.  Failure  of  the  pincode  will  cause  the  

If you  are  using  a  foreign simcard on a network, the  logger will need to  be told that it  is allowed  to use  data roaming. 

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Страница 1: ...gger User Manual User 1 December 2020 V1 0 Draft Confidential CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger User Manual docx This document contains information relating to the rights of Cape Digital Solutions The confide...

Страница 2: ...OCUMENT NAME Issue Date V01 1 9 January 2021 MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE AMENDMENT HISTORY Amendment Details Amended By Compile document Alex Romanov PAGE Amended By...

Страница 3: ...e pulse inputs 1 8 Sim card and battery installation 1 9 Installation considerations 2 Logger Setup 2 1 Setup via Bluetooth Configure 2 2 CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Remote Configure 2 3 CDS54...

Страница 4: ...rge 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 IoT technology NarrowBand Inte...

Страница 5: ...nterface Used for any sensing device with a 4 20mA output Onboard 24V 30mA power generator The Nimbus Loop logger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of 30mA allowing for the powering of an...

Страница 6: ...ogger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming Loop logger uses standard D Cell alkaline batteries that will last several years In this mode the logger will wakeup adjust...

Страница 7: ...de of the lid luetooth is ready to receive an incoming connection Solid light indicates and active connection Logger is in Command Mode normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection Logger is...

Страница 8: ...6 Isolated positive connection for 4 20mA isolated loop input 7 Pulse input 1 positive 8 Pulse input 1 ground 9 Pulse input 2 positive 10 Pulse input 2 ground MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLA...

Страница 9: ...this mode while there is solar power available the logger will remain online with the server Should the il the logger will automatically switch to battery mode until the solar power source is restore...

Страница 10: ...GER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE he loop should only be powered each time the device needs to be read oop Power mode Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device gg...

Страница 11: ...ction to pin MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface Please note the polarity of the interface Ground connection t...

Страница 12: ...r the sim card 5 Slide the cover plate forward again to lock into the base 1 2 MANUAL CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE installation oSIM and is installed as follows Slide the co...

Страница 13: ...ATE PAGE Battery Installation Installation considerations logger is environmentally rated to IP68 max1 2m In order to achieve this it is critical that any cables entering the logger are properly seale...

Страница 14: ...FICATION DATE PAGE This logger can be configured using 3 different methods nterface Remotely when a logger is powered and is currently online Via a scripting method for battery operated loggers that s...

Страница 15: ...for the available remote devices in the immediate Once the search has been completed a list of all the available devices will be displayed Should the device you are looking the Refresh button to star...

Страница 16: ...mediately Once the Bluetooth connection has been established Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration each device type This device will immediately be placed into Command Mode...

Страница 17: ...munications block responses will be displayed in the Communications block This information can be cleared by right clicking in this box and before any of the settings changes or other instructions are...

Страница 18: ...e but can vary for systems on Dual Power mode For loggers in a dual power mode this parameter will display the current power status of the logger Battery or Mains 20mA loop current reading in milliamp...

Страница 19: ...est reading i e 20mA reading and the Loop Units the unit of measure 20mA level pressure sensor that reads up to 10 metres Next are the General Setup parameters These are parameters that are used for t...

Страница 20: ...d and enter it into this field Should you not be able to get this information you could select the 0 option wake the logger up and check to which band it connected in the diagnostic streaming option T...

Страница 21: ...gger goes back to sleep and not from the midnight point Stored locally on each logger is a 220 byte User Configuration Data scratchpad area This information is eventually carrie back into the database...

Страница 22: ...two will remain in communications Should the logger not receive two heartbeat pings in a row it will assume there has been a failure in the communications and abort the connection and go back to slee...

Страница 23: ...all the configuration data from the logger and display it on the right hand side of the screen When in Command Mode pressing this button will send a command to clear the onboard datalog Forces the log...

Страница 24: ...t Set 4mA Point Change the source current on the interface to an accurate 20mA opdown the Calibrate Loop menu and select the Set 20mA Point Change the loop current to any random value between 4mA and...

Страница 25: ...face if you wish to carry out further configurations when a logger is in battery mode and asleep disconnecting the battery will not cycle the device A battery logger in sleep mode can remain powered f...

Страница 26: ...shed at any time by pressing the Refresh button in the top As you can see the parameters are the same as when you configure via the Bluetooth setup option Again d commands are sent to the device only...

Страница 27: ...natory and will initiate a reset of the logger This would really only be used if there ha unexplained behaviour linked to the loggers operation If you make changes to the connection parameters i e APN...

Страница 28: ...th setup option with one or two minor All the parameter fields are empty at this point To create a script simply enter the new values for the parameters you wish The script will only be generated for...

Страница 29: ...the response to each command for diagnostic rent script to determine its status at any point by pressing the Read Script button Clear Script would delete the script from the database All the other fun...

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