ATIM Cloud Wireless ACW/SF8-LVL User manual

ATIM Radiocommunications
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ATIM Cloud Wireless
Ultrasonic distance measurement
LVL
User Guide
Concerned models:
ACW/SF8-LVL
ACW/LW8-LVL

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Table of contents
THIS USER GUIDE IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES.................................................................................................. 4
DOCUMENT VERSION HISTORY........................................................................................................................................................... 4
DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHT.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
RADIO.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
PRELUDE.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
PRODUCT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
SENSORS’SPECIFIC ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CASING................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
FOOTPRINT................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
FASTENERS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING ................................................................................................................................................ 12
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
MAGNET POSITION.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
OPERATING ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
OPERATING MODES................................................................................................................................................................... 14
PRODUCT START-UP .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
TEST FRAME EMISSION............................................................................................................................................................... 15
DEEP SLEEP SETUP..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
RADIO MODULE ACTIVITY............................................................................................................................................................ 15
BATTERY PASSIVATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
ACW CONFIGURATOR ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
COMPATIBLE CONFIGURATOR VERSION.......................................................................................................................................... 17
ACW-LVL SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Emission period and samples in the frame............................................................................................................................... 18
Keep alive frame period ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Frame timestamp ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Radio module configuration..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Product versions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Sensors configuration............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Distance threshold setup.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Setup validation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
FACTORY SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................................... 20
UPDATES OF ACW.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
FRAMES FORMAT.............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
SIGFOX AND LORAWAN............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Classic frame ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Measurement frame ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Alert frame ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Keep-alive frame ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Error frame ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
EXAMPLES OF FRAMES ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Measurement frame ................................................................................................................................................................ 27

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Alert frame ............................................................................................................................................................................... 28
DOWNLINK........................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
CONFIGURATION OF THE FRAME PARAMETERS (SENDING PERIOD,NUMBER OF SAMPLES,ETC.)................................................................. 29
CONFIGURATION OF THE DISTANCE OFFSET PARAMETER.................................................................................................................... 29
THRESHOLD SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................................................................ 31

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This user guide is applicable to the following references
Document version history
Version
Date
Description
Author
Software
version
0.1
06/03/2020
Document creation
AC
V0.0.1
0.2
25/03/2020
Correction
AC
V0.0.1
1.0
03/02/2021
Correct downlink frame / change Error code /
add mounting solutions
AC
V0.0.3
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is subject to change without warning and does not represent a
commitment on the part of ATIM radiocommunications. ATIM radiocommunications provides this document ‘as-is’
with no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. ATIM radiocommunications may make changes and/or improvements to this manual
or to the product(s) or program(s) described in this manual, at any time.
Trademarks and copyright
ATIM radiocommunications®, ACW ATIM Cloud Wireless® and ARM Advanced Radio Modem® are registered
trademarks of ATIM SARL in France. The other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective owners.
Product references
Product version
(Visible on the label of the
product)
LoRaWAN
ACW/LW8-LVL
A.2
Sigfox
ACW/SF8-LVL
A.2

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Declaration of compliance
All ACW Atim Cloud Wireless® products comply with the regulatory requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC),
article 3:
1 SAFETY (Article 3.1a of the 1999/5/EC Directive)
NF EN60950-1 Ed. 2006/A1:2010/A11:2009/A12:2011 (health)
EN62479: 2010 (power <20mW) or EN62311:2008 (power > 20mW)
2 Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1b of the 1999/5/EC Directive)
EN 301489-3 v1.4.1, EN 301489-1 V1.9.2
3 Efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum (Art.3.2 of the 1999/5/EC Directive)
ETSI EN300 220-2 v2.4.1 and EN300 220-1 v2.4.1
Environmental recommendations
Explosive atmosphere
Except for the ACW-ATEX line specifically intended for this purpose, do not use ACW radio modems in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes. Using the equipment in such an environment constitutes a safety hazard.
Environment
Respect the temperature ranges for storage and operation of all products. Failing to respect these guidelines could
disrupt device operation or damage the equipment. ACW products in IP65 water- and dust-resistant housings may be
placed outdoors, but must not, under any circumstances, be submerged.
Follow the instructions and warnings provided below to ensure your own safety and that of the environment and to
protect your device from any potential damage.

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General hazard –Failure to follow the instructions presents a risk of equipment damage.
Electrical hazard –Failure to follow the instructions presents a risk of electrocution and
physical injury.
Direct-current symbol
WARNING: do not install this equipment near any source of heat or any source of humidity.
WARNING: for your safety, it is essential that this equipment be switched off and disconnected from
mains power before carrying out any technical operation on it.
WARNING: the safe operation of this product is ensured only when it is operated in accordance with
its intended use. Maintenance may only be performed by qualified personnel.
Waste disposal by users in private households within the European Union. This symbol appears on a
product or its packaging to indicate that the product may not be discarded with another household
waste. Rather, it is your responsibility to dispose of this product by bringing it to a designated
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. Collection and recycling waste
separately at the time you dispose of it helps to conserve natural resources and ensure a recycling
process that respects human health and the environment. For more information on the recycling
centre closest to your home, contact your closest local government office, your local waste
management service or the business from which you purchased the product.
Radio
Modems in the ACW line are radio-communication modems that use the ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) bands,
which may be used freely (at no cost and with no authorisation required) for industrial, scientific and medical
applications.

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Prelude
This user guide describes the ATIM ACW-LVL products functionalities. It explains operating, configuration and
installation modes in functions of different use cases.

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Technical specifications
Product
Sensors’ specific
Ultrasonic Sensor
Range
20 cm to 5.5 m
Resolution
1 cm
Dimensions
100 x 100 x 95 mm (including sensor)
Antenna
External (SMA connector)
Temperature
-25°C to +70°C (Operating mode)
-40°C to +70°C (Storage mode)
Mounts to
Tank
Casing
IP 67
Battery
2x packs Lithium AA batteries
Weight
300 g
Frequency
865 –870 MHz
Power
25 mW (14 dBm)
Rate
Sigfox: 100 bits/s
LoRaWAN: 300 bits/s to 10 Kbits/s
Consumption
Sigfox
LoRaWAN
Tx Mode
60 mA
55 mA
Sleep mode
30 µA
30 µA
Rx Mode
50 mA
25 mA

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Casing
Footprint
Dimensions are given in millimeters.
Fasteners
Different options are available to mount the ACW-LVL (by default the product is shipped with any of the option):
•screwed directly to a tank thanks to its mounting hardware.
The external diameter of the mounting hardware is 59 mm and the thread pitch is 2 inches.
Mounting
Holes

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•Using a bracket (attached the the mounting holes of the case) for wall mounting for example.
Images are for reference only
•Using U shaped brackets for tubes
Images are for reference only