several ways of collecting the data from the AcquiSuite including the Building Manager Online service. Other methods are
noted in the data collection FAQ. This section details configuring the AcquiSuite for use with the BMO service.
Step 1:
First, use your browser to connect to the AcquiSuite. Select the Modbus/Setup section from the menu on the left. In
the field titled "Modbus Loop Name" enter a name for this AcquiSuite to uniquely identify it on the BMO website. Because
the BMO site can show multiple AcquiSuite devices, it is important to have a descriptive name in this field.
Step 2:
Select the “Log File Data”, “Setup/Upload” menu option. The following features are available:
●
AcquiSuite Serial Number:
This is the serial number that uniquely identifies this AcquiSuite. This number can not
be changed. When uploading data to the BMO website, this serial number is used to identify the AcquiSuite to the
BMO server.
●
Scheduled upload time:
This option allows you to control when the AcquiSuite will initiate the upload process.
You can select any hour of the day, and the AcquiSuite will select some time at random within that hour to start the
upload. The random feature allows multiple AcquiSuite devices to share a single dialup account or phone line by
not starting the dialout at the same time for all devices. If the AcquiSuite is on a LAN connection (DSL, Cable
Modem, T1, etc) an upload time of "hourly" may be selected.
●
Upload data on alarm status change
will cause the AcquiSuite to initiate the upload process if any point on any
modbus device enters or leaves an alarm state. This allows the AcquiSuite to send data when an alarm is detected,
and will upload that information to the BMO website in a timely manner. The BMO website will then send email
notifications if necessary. If this option is disabled, the BMO website may not be able to send notifications until the
end of the day when the AcquiSuite calls in at its specified upload time.
●
Upload data on low disk alarm:
This feature will cause the AcquiSuite to attempt a data upload immediately if the
log file storage area is more than 75% full.
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Allow remote modbus device configuration:
If enabled, users may remotely configure alarms and other modbus
device features on the BMO website. When the AcquiSuite uploads data to the BMO website, it will also download
any new configuration information as needed. Note: if configuration changes are made to the AcquiSuite, those
changes will be uploaded to the BMO site. If configuration changes are made at both the AcquiSuite and the BMO
website, the most recent changes will be used.
●
Target Address to upload data:
This is the website URL to upload data to. This should always be set to
"http://www.buildingmanageronline.com/upload.php" unless you are configuring the AcquiSuite to send data to
your own internal database server. (see the Data Collection FAQ at obvius.com )
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Password to upload data:
This password is used by the BMO webserver to verify the AcquiSuite device
authentication before accepting the uploaded data. You should select a password other than the default, and make
note of it for future reference.
●
Number of times to retry:
In the event of a failure (often due to dialup problems, busy signals, etc) this option
specifies the number of retries to attempt the upload again. If all retries fail, the AcquiSuite will wait until the next
scheduled upload time before trying again.
●
Time to wait before retry:
In the event of a failure, the AcquiSuite can be configured to wait for a specified period
of time before attempting another connection. This option specifies how long to wait before retrying.
Step 3:
Contact the Obvius Technical Support department. Please have the
AcquiSuite serial number
and
password to
upload data
handy. Your tech support representative will confirm your BMO account and will add the AcquiSuite to one of
your client databases.
Step 4:
Click the "Upload Data Now" button. Your data should be sent to the BMO webserver.
Step 5:
For more detailed information about the transfer process, use the Connection Test page in the Testing/Diags menu
on the AcquiSuite for a full report of the data upload progress.
Retrieving Data From the AcquiSuite
Overview of how the system was designed to work.
Now that you have installed your AcquiSuite and configured it to collect data from your meters and sensors, you will want to
collect the data from your AcquiSuite. This document will provide an overview for collecting data from the AcquiSuite.
Processing the data for billing reports, summaries, and other data processing are beyond the scope of this document.
Three basic ways to collect data from the AcquiSuite:
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HTTP download from the AcquiSuite with a browser (pull)
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FTP download from the AcquiSuite (pull)
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Enertrax DL download from the AcquiSuite. (pull)
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