Aranet PRO User manual

USER GUIDE
Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO+
Applicable for Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO+ with firmware starting from v.3.0.1
Document revision v.9
July 2022

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FCC Compliance statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the device.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Aranet PRO/PRO+ does not contain serviceable parts. Warranty will not be applicable in the
event of Aranet PRO has been opened or Aranet PRO+ warranty seals are damaged.
The information presented in this guide is the property of SAF Tehnika, JSC. No part of this document may
be reproduced or transmitted without proper permission from SAF Tehnika, JSC.
The specifications or information contained in this document are subject to change without notice due to
continuing introduction of design improvements. If there is any conflict between this document and
compliance statements, the latter will supersede this document.
SAF Tehnika, JSC has no liability for typing errors in this document or damages of any kind that result from
the use of this document.
To get up to date information about accessories and their availability, please contact sales representative.
© 2017 - 2022 SAF Tehnika JSC. All rights reserved.

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Industry Canada Regulatory Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 ARANET PRO BASE OVERVIEW 7
1.1.1 What’s in the box 7
1.1.2 Aranet PRO indicators 8
1.1.3 Aranet PRO mounting 9
1.1.4 Aranet PRO ports 9
1.1.5 Aranet PRO power options 10
1.1.6 Internal battery backup 10
1.2 ARANET PRO+ BASE OVERVIEW 11
1.2.1 What’s in the box 11
1.2.2 Aranet PRO+ front view 12
1.2.3 Aranet PRO+ indicators 13
1.2.4 Aranet PRO+ mounting 13
1.2.5 SIM-card installation 14
1.2.6 Aranet PRO+ power options 14
1.2.7 Emergency switching off 14
1.3 ARANET PRO/PRO+ SPECIFICATIONS 15
2 INITIAL SETUP 17
2.1 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO+ 17
2.1.1 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO+ using built-in Wi-Fi Access Point 17
2.1.2 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO+ using Ethernet cable 18
2.1.3 Initial Login and Fast Settings 19
2.2 Pair sensors to Aranet PRO /PRO+ 23
2.3 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO+ to internet network 26
2.3.1 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO+ to internet network using local Wi-Fi router 26
2.3.2 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO+ to internet network using external router 28
2.4 Accessing the Aranet PRO/PRO+ from Internet 30
3 ARANET SENSORHUB OVERVIEW 31
3.1 Main navigation bar 31
3.2 Main menu 31
3.3 Graphs 33
3.4 Sensors 36
3.5 Groups 36
3.5.1 Using groups 36
3.6 System 38
3.6.1 Status menu 38
3.6.2 Region menu 39
3.6.3 Time menu 40
3.6.4 Network menu 41
3.6.5 Firmware menu 45
3.6.6 Backup menu 47
3.6.7 Tools menu 47
3.6.8 Licenses menu 48
3.6.9 Notifications 48
3.6.10 Radio menu 54
3.6.11 Aranet MINI monitor mode 55
3.6.12 Users menu 57

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3.6.13 SNMP menu 58
3.7 Integrations 59
3.7.1 MQTT 59
3.7.2 Aranet Cloud 62
3.7.3 Modbus 65
4 SENSORS’ SPECIFIC NOTES 68
4.1.1 Weight Sensor 68
4.1.2 Soil (Substrate) Sensor 69
4.1.3 4-20 mA and Voltage Sensors 71
4.1.4 Stem Micro-Variation sensor 72
4.1.5 Ultrasonic Distance sensor 75
4.1.6 CO2 and Temperature sensor 76
4.1.7 Pulse Counter sensor 76
4.1.8 NH3 Sensor kit 77
5 LEGAL INFORMATION 78
5.1 TERMS OF USE 78
5.2 WARRANTY 78
5.3 RMA (RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION) FORM 80
5.4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 81
5.5 DATA SECURITY 81
5.6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 81
5.7 ACCESSORIES 82
5.8 DISCLAIMER 82
5.9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 82

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1 INTRODUCTION
Aranet offers environmental monitoring solutions for a variety of businesses. Aranet PRO and Aranet PRO+
are industrial grade environment monitoring solutions.
Aranet PRO/PRO+ can support 12, 50 or 100 sensors depending on license purchased.
The base station has exceptional sensitivity and allows placing the sensors within line-of-sight range of at
least 3km/1.9mi.
All Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO+ base stations include embedded local webserver Aranet SensorHUB. Easy
to use interface allows viewing, analyzing, and comparing data in real time, setting thresholds for alarms as
well as exporting reports. Responsive design of the software adapts to smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Document describes the functionality of Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO+ with firmware version starting
v3.0.1.
Aranet PRO and Aranet PRO+ differences in hardware and software are highlighted in
corresponding chapters using the icon.
Aranet PRO having part numbers TDSBWPA1.xxx, TDSBWPA2.xxx, TDSBWPC2.xxx are
referred in this document as Aranet PRO Mk2and their specific differences in software are
highlighted in corresponding chapters using the icon.
Visit www.aranet.com for more information.

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1.1 ARANET PRO BASE OVERVIEW
1.1.1 What’s in the box
(1) 1 pc of Aranet PRO base station with installed Aranet SensorHUB software and License
(2) 1 pc of Aranet PRO base station mount
(3) 2 pcs of W1412 screws
(4) 1 pc of AC power adapter (EU or US version depending on product version)

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1.1.2 Aranet PRO indicators
(1) Sensor data indicator LED – flashes amber every time a data packet is received from a sensor.
(2) Wi-Fi connection indicator LED – amber light when Aranet PRO is connected to Wi-Fi or works in
Access Point mode
(3) LAN connection indicator LED – amber light when Aranet PRO is connected to LAN connection through
an Ethernet cable
(4) 12V power indicator LED – green light when Aranet PRO is connected to 12V power either through a
PoE connection or with the included AC power adapter
(5) Battery power indicator LED – red light when Aranet PRO is using built in backup battery power

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1.1.3 Aranet PRO mounting
(1) (2) (3)
(1) Base station mount configuration for positioning on vertical surface (e.g., wall).
(2) Base station mount configuration for positioning on vertical surface (e.g., wall).
(3) Base station mount configuration for placement on horizontal surface (e.g., table).
1.1.4 Aranet PRO ports
(1) On-Off switch – switch in the left position means Aranet PRO is turned off, switch in the right position
means Aranet PRO is turned ON
(2) AC Power port - for using the included AC power adapter to power Aranet PRO
(3) Ethernet port – for LAN connectivity as well as PoE connectivity
(4) Reset button, press, and hold for 5 seconds or more and then release the button to reset network
settings and password of “root” user account. The reset button is accessed through hole with some thin
object like pencil.
(5) USB port – for connecting USB modem to enable SMS notification functionality, and for connecting and
configuring Aranet MINI.

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1.1.5 Aranet PRO power options
Aranet PRO can be powered with the included power adapter either directly or via the passive Ethernet
injector.
1.1.6 Internal battery backup
Aranet PRO is supplied with built in battery backup providing up to 30 minutes of power supply in case of
main power failure. It is meant only as a backup and allows Aranet PRO to shut down safely. System
warning (if enabled) will be issued in case of main power failure and before Aranet PRO switches off
completely. Warning will be sent as email and/or SMS to the destination configured by users belonging to
the Administrator group.
!WARNING! ARANET PRO BASE STATIONS CONTAIN A LI-ION 14500 PROTECTED
TYPE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND A CR2032 TYPE BATTERY. RISK OF DAMAGE
IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE STATE LEGISLATION.