Aquaread BlackBox User manual

Instruction Manual
for the
Aquaread BlackBoxTM
Multiparameter Water Quality
Data Converter
Software revision 2.00 and above)
Revision: P
Date: September 10th 2019
Aquaread Ltd
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Northdown Industrial Park
Broadstairs
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www.aquaread.com

quaread BlackBox™ Instruction Manual
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WARNING
Favourable indications made by this equipment d n t guarantee water is safe for human
or animal consumption. This equipment can n t detect the presence of harmful bacteria or
toxins. If in doubt, ALWAYS TREAT SUSPECT WATER PRIOR TO CONSUMPTION. In
n event will Aquaread Ltd be liable f r any incidental, special, indirect r
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Table f C ntents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................5
1.1. WHAT DOES IT DO?.........................................................................................................................................................5
1.2. THE BLACKBOX AND THE ENVIRONMENT...........................................................................................................................5
2. WIRING OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................6
2.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE POWER SUPPLY..................................................................................................6
2.2. THE MULTICORE CORE CABLE.........................................................................................................................................6
2.3. SDI 12 / MODBUS SELECTION.........................................................................................................................................6
2.4. SLEEP MODE WHEN CONFIGURED FOR MODBUS OUTPUT.....................................................................................................6
2.5. SLEEP MODE WHEN CONFIGURED FOR SDI 12 OUTPUT.....................................................................................................7
3. APPLICATION WIRING DIAGRAMS........................................................................................................................8
3.1. SDI 12 DIGITAL INTERFACE (ALWAYS ON)........................................................................................................................8
3.2. SDI 12 DIGITAL INTERFACE (AUTO SLEEP)........................................................................................................................9
3.3. SDI 12 DIGITAL INTERFACE WITH SELF POWERED TELEMETRY AND EXTERNAL POWER........................................................10
3.4. MODBUS MASTER DIGITAL INTERFACE............................................................................................................................11
3.5. 4 20MA CURRENT LOOPS.............................................................................................................................................12
4. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................14
4.1. CALIBRATING THE AQUAPROBE.......................................................................................................................................14
4.2. CONNECTING THE AQUAPROBE........................................................................................................................................14
4.3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING DEPTH MEASUREMENT............................................................................................14
4.4. NORMAL OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................................14
4.5. LED INDICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................15
5. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................15
6. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................................................................16
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................................16
8. SDI 12 DATA COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL....................................................................................................17
8.1. DATA PACKET FORMATS................................................................................................................................................17
8.1.1. Acknowledge Active..........................................................................................................................................17
8.1.2. Address Query..................................................................................................................................................17
8.1.3. Change Address................................................................................................................................................18
8.1.4. Send Identi ication............................................................................................................................................18
8.1.5. Start Measurement...........................................................................................................................................18
8.1.6. Additional Measurements.................................................................................................................................18
8.1.7. Start Measurement and Request CRC..............................................................................................................19
8.1.8. Additional Measurements and Request CRC...................................................................................................19
8.1.9. Start Concurrent Measurement........................................................................................................................19
8.1.10. Additional Concurrent Measurements...........................................................................................................19
8.1.11. Start Concurrent Measurement and Request CRC.........................................................................................20
8.1.12. Additional Concurrent Measurements and Request CRC..............................................................................20
8.1.13. Start Veri ication............................................................................................................................................20
8.1.14. Service Request...............................................................................................................................................20
8.1.15. Send Data.......................................................................................................................................................21
8.1.16. Continuous Measurements.............................................................................................................................21
8.1.17. Continuous Measurements and Request CRC................................................................................................21
8.2. BLACKBOX ADDRESS....................................................................................................................................................21
8.3. UNIT IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................................................................................22
8.4. MEASUREMENT COMMANDS...........................................................................................................................................22
8.4.1. AP-100..............................................................................................................................................................24
8.4.2. AP-100 with Depth...........................................................................................................................................26
8.4.3. AP-200..............................................................................................................................................................27
8.4.4. AP-200 with Depth...........................................................................................................................................28
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8.4.5. AP-300..............................................................................................................................................................29
8.4.6. AP-300 with Depth...........................................................................................................................................31
8.4.7. AP-400..............................................................................................................................................................33
8.4.8. AP-400 with Probe...........................................................................................................................................34
8.4.9. AP-500..............................................................................................................................................................35
8.4.10. AP-500 with Probe.........................................................................................................................................37
8.4.11. AP-600............................................................................................................................................................39
8.4.12. AP-600 with Depth.........................................................................................................................................41
8.4.13. AP-700............................................................................................................................................................43
8.4.14. AP-700 with Depth.........................................................................................................................................45
8.4.15. AP-800(so tware version 3.53 and below) and AP-900.................................................................................47
8.4.16. AP-800 with Depth (so tware version 3.53 and below), AP-900 with Depth & AP-1000.............................49
8.4.17. AquaPlus Probe..............................................................................................................................................51
8.4.18. AP-2000 and AP-700/800 (so tware version 4.00 and above).......................................................................53
8.4.19. AP-2000 with Depth and AP-700/800 with Depth (so tware version 4.00 and above).................................55
8.4.20. AP- Lite...........................................................................................................................................................57
8.4.21. AP-5000..........................................................................................................................................................58
8.4.22. AP-7000..........................................................................................................................................................60
8.4.23. Important note concerning AP-7000 sel cleaning.........................................................................................61
8.5. VERIFICATION COMMAND...............................................................................................................................................62
8.6. CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK........................................................................................................................................62
9. MODBUS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL...........................................................................................................63
9.1. ELECTRICAL INTERFACE.................................................................................................................................................63
9.2. DATA FRAME FORMAT..................................................................................................................................................63
9.3. COMMUNICATION SEQUENCE & TIMING...........................................................................................................................63
9.4. DATA PACKET FORMAT.................................................................................................................................................64
9.4.1. Exception Responses........................................................................................................................................64
9.4.2. Read Holding Registers....................................................................................................................................65
9.4.3. Read Input Registers........................................................................................................................................65
9.4.4. Write Holding Register.....................................................................................................................................66
9.4.5. Write Holding Registers...................................................................................................................................66
9.4.6. Report Slave ID................................................................................................................................................67
9.5. REGISTER MAP.............................................................................................................................................................67
9.5.1. Slave Address...................................................................................................................................................70
9.5.2. Serial Communication Speed...........................................................................................................................70
9.5.3. Serial Communication Parity...........................................................................................................................70
9.5.4. Input Registers..................................................................................................................................................70
9.6. CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK........................................................................................................................................70
9.7. IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING AP 7000 SELF CLEANING...................................................................................................71
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1. Intr ducti n
This manual covers the setup, operation and maintenance of the Aquaread BlackBox at
software revision 2. and above, and should be read in conjunction with the latest revision
of the relevant Aquaread Aquaprobe Instruction Manual. If y ur BlackB x is running
earlier s ftware, the utput pr t c ls may be different fr m th se sh wn in this
manual. In this case, c ntact Aquaread f r an earlier versi n f this manual r return
y ur BlackB x f r s ftware upgrade (chargeable).
1.1. What d es it d ?
The Aquaread BlackBox is a data converter that allows any
model of Aquaread water quality probe (Aquaprobe) to be
interfaced directly to a third party processing, control or
logging device. The distance ‘A’ between the BlackBox and
the Aquaprobe can be up to 1 meters.
With a choice of industry standard digital interfaces and two
analogue channels, the BlackBox offers a versatile and cost
effective data collection solution utilising any of the
advanced range of Aquaread multiparameter Aquaprobes.
The BlackBox features an integral barometric pressure
sensor for automatic depth and DO correction and can
output up to thirty-three water parameters plus barometric
pressure on an SDI-12 or Modbus (RS485) Digital Interface.
In addition, any two parameters can be chosen for output on
the two independent 4 - 2 mA analogue channels. Data is
refreshed every two seconds.
Low current consumption and a rugged aluminium case
make the BlackBox particularly suitable for long term
unattended deployment.
For applications where water quality data needs to be collected remotely, the BlackBox is
again the answer. In this configuration, logging device is replaced by a third party telemetry
device that can transmit data to a remote monitoring station anywhere in the world.
1.2. The BlackB x and the Envir nment
The BlackBox is designed to be used outdoors and is rated to IP67, that is to say it is
waterproof but it is n t designed for submersion. Depth and Dissolved Oxygen
measurements rely on the ability of the BlackBox to read atmospheric pressure. If the unit
is submerged, the depth measurement feature will not work and the Dissolved Oxygen
readings will be erroneous.
Please n te that the s cket n the BlackB x is nly waterpr f when the ass ciated
Aquapr be plug is fitted. With ut the plug fitted, water can enter the s cket. Damage
caused t the s cket by water ingress is n t c vered by y ur warranty.
You may notice a small hole on the side of the unit. This is a waterproof vent for the internal
barometric sensor. D n t p ke anything in this h le! Doing so will cause major damage
to the vent’s waterproof membrane and invalidate your warranty.
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2. Wiring Overview
The BlackBox is supplied with a screened multicore cable for connection to a variety of
third party controller devices. This 6 core cable provides power in to the BlackBox and
serial data out. If you have chosen to order a unit with the optional analogue channels, the
BlackBox will be supplied with a 1 core cable.
Any cable c res that are n t being used MUST be trimmed back and insulated fr m ne-
an ther, the p wer supply and gr und. The screen ( r shield) f the cable sh uld be
c nnected t chassis gr und at the c ntr ller.
2.1. Imp rtant Inf rmati n Regarding the P wer Supply
If the Aquaprobe you are attaching to the BlackBox includes a depth measurement sensor
(AP-7 -D, AP-8 -D, AP-2 -D, AP-5 or AP-7 ), power must be left applied to
the BlackBox at all times. See section 4.3 Important Information Regarding Depth
Measurement. If power saving is required, the white core (On/Off switch line) should be
used to put the BlackBox to sleep.
If you are installing an AP-7 with the BlackBox, power must be left applied to the
BlackBox at all times. See section 8.4.23 Important note concerning AP-7 self cleaning.
2.2. The Multic re C re Cable
The table below gives an overview of the cable core designations for the six/ten-core
power/data cable. If you have not requested activation of the analogue channels, your
BlackBox will be fitted with a six core cable. Please refer to the individual application wiring
diagrams in the next section before making any connections.
Six / Ten C re Cable
C re C l ur Designati n Functi n
Red Power supply +ve 1 V – 14V DC +ve power supply input
Black Power supply –ve Power supply ground
Blue RS485 - / SDI-12 RS485 – (B) (Modbus) or SDI-12 I/O
Green RS485 + RS485 + (A) (Modbus) I/O
White On/Off switch line Power control line (sleep mode)
Yellow SDI-12 / Modbus SDI-12 / Modbus select line
Brown 4 - 2 mA Loop 1 Optional Analogue current loop 1 supply
Violet 4 - 2 mA Loop 1 Optional Analogue current loop 1 return
Orange 4 - 2 mA Loop 2 Optional Analogue current loop 2 supply
Pink 4 - 2 mA Loop 2 Optional Analogue current loop 2 return
2.3. SDI-12 / M dbus Selecti n
The yellow core is used to select between SDI-12 or Modbus (RS485) serial data
communications. Tying the yellow core to the +ve power supply will configure the digital
output as Modbus (RS485). Tying the yellow core to ground will configure the digital output
as SDI-12. Please note: the yellow core must not be left floating.
2.4. Sleep M de When C nfigured f r M dbus Output
The white core can be used to put the BlackBox into a low power sleep mode. If the white
core is taken to a voltage above 6V, the BlackBox will run continuously and readings will be
refreshed every 2 seconds. If the white core is taken to ground, the BlackBox will enter
sleep mode.
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When the white core is subsequently taken above 6V, the BlackBox will wake-up and re-
enter normal running mode but the data utputs will n t be stable and valid f r 40
sec nds.
If an AP-7 is connected, the data outputs will not be stable and valid until 60 sec nds
after wake-up.
2.5. Sleep M de When C nfigured f r SDI-12 Output
When configured for SDI-12 output, sleep mode can be configured to work automatically. If
the white core is tied permanently to ground, the BlackBox will stay in sleep mode unless
woken up by a ‘measurement request’ on the SDI-12 line. As soon as the data is ready to
be sent (usually after 4 seconds), 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.
If the BlackBox is running software revision 2. 5 or below and an AP-7 is connected, a
self clean command will be sent to the Probe each time it is woken up. This will add a
further 2 seconds to the time taken for the readings to be ready.
If the BlackBox is running software revision 3. and above and an AP-7 is connected,
a self clean command is not sent on each wake-up. Software revision 3. and above
sends a self clean command every six hours, regardless of the mode selected. For this
reason, it is very important that power is left applied to the BlackBox at all times.
If an AP-7 is connected, see section 8.4.23 Important note concerning AP-7 self
cleaning.
Please also refer to section 2.1 Important Information Regarding the Power Supply.
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3. Applicati n Wiring Diagrams
3.1. SDI-12 Digital Interface (always n)
In this configuration, the BlackBox is permanently on and SDI-12 data is instantly available
on request. See section 8 for details of the SDI-12 data communication protocol.
Six C re Cable Usage
C re C l ur Designati n C nnecti n
Red Power supply +ve 1 V – 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 +ve power supply input
Yellow SDI-12 / Modbus Power supply ground
Screen Screen / Shield Power supply or chassis ground
In this c nfigurati n, p wer sh uld be left n the BlackB x c ntinu usly.
If the controller has a switched output to control external devices, this can be connected to
the white core (on/off switch line) and can be pulled to ground to put the BlackBox into
sleep mode if power saving is required.
Please n te: the white c re must n t be left fl ating.
If an AP-7 is connected, see section 8.4.23 Important note concerning AP-7 self
cleaning.
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3.2. SDI-12 Digital Interface (aut 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 4
seconds before data is ready.
If the BlackBox is running software revision 2. 5 or below and an AP-7 is connected, a
self clean command will be sent to the Probe each time it is woken up. This will add a
further 2 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 C re Cable Usage
C re C l ur Designati n C nnecti n
Red Power supply +ve 1 V – 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
Please refer to section 2.1 Important Information Regarding the Power Supply.
If an AP-7 is connected, see section 8.4.23 Important note concerning AP-7 self
cleaning.
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3.3. SDI-12 Digital Interface with Self P wered Telemetry and External P wer
In this configuration, the telemetry or logging device connected to the BlackBox is self
powered from internal batteries but the BlackBox and Aquaprobe are powered from an
external battery, which can have a solar panel attached if required in order to maintain
charge.
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 4 seconds (6 seconds
for an AP-7 ) before data is ready. During this time power will be drawn from the
external battery. After the reading, the BlackBox will re-enter sleep mode.
If the optional solar panel is to be used, the 12V battery should be sized at ~6Ah. If the
solar panel is not going to be included, a larger 12V battery (such as a car or caravan
battery) will be required, dependant upon the sampling rate and the proposed re-charge
interval.
If an AP-7 is connected, see section 8.4.23 Important note concerning AP-7 self
cleaning.
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