Avisaro 4.0 Series User manual

Technical User Manual
Avisaro 4.0 Product Series
including “PC Companion” Software
RS232 – CAN – 4..20mA – Analog
Version / Date 2019-10-12

1. TABLE OF CONTENT
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1. Table of Content 2
2. This Document 5
2.1. Document links 5
2.2. Current document version 5
2.3. History 6
3. Quick-Guide 7
3.1. Power Supply 7
3.2. Configuration 7
3.3. Connect your device 7
3.4. Add storage or Connect wirelessly 7
4. User Interface 8
4.1. Blink-Codes 8
4.2. Start and stop operation 8
5. USB storage stick 9
5.1. Choosing the right size 9
6. Using the RS232 interfaces 10
6.1. RS232 Data logging 10
6.2. Merge (“Sniffing”) data from two RS232/RS485 into one file 10
6.2.1. More details 10
6.2.2. Configuration 10
7. Using the CAN bus interfaces 13
7.1. CAN Data logging example 13
7.1.1. More details 13
7.1.2. Quick configuration guide 13
7.1.3. Initial Operating 15
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7.2. CAN filter options 16
7.2.1. Filter CAN ID range 16
7.2.2. Filter single CAN IDs with interval 16
8. Data storage options 17
8.1. Storing 4..20mA data 17
9. Wireless Option 18
9.1. WPA Enterprise 18
10. Cloud, local access and streaming 19
10.1. FTP Client (Upload data to server) 19
10.1.1. Suitable FTP server 19
10.1.2. Required products 19
10.1.3. Avisaro configuration 20
10.1.4. Background information 22
10.1.5. Remote Firmware Update 22
10.2. FTP Server (Download data from logger) 23
10.2.1. Recommended FTP client and settings 23
10.2.2. How to download files from the logger 24
Typical error messages 25
11. PC Companion Software 26
11.1. Software Installation (“Security warning”) 26
11.2. Driver installation 27
11.3. Concept of operation 27
11.4. Initial Set-Up 28
11.5. Using the PC Companion Tool 28
11.6. Device Configuration ⇨ General Settings 29
11.7. Device Configuration ⇨ Global HW Settings 29
11.8. Interfaces ⇨ (1st) RS232/RS485 and (2nd) RS232/RS485 30
11.9. Interfaces ⇨ (1st) CAN and (2nd) CAN 31
11.10. Data Processing ⇨ Serial data (generic) 32
11.11. Data Processing ⇨ CAN data (generic) 33
11.12. Data Endpoints ⇨ USB Stick 33
11.13. Data Endpoints ⇨ Network (IP) 35
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11.14. Data Endpoints ⇨ Cloud Settings 36
11.15. Backup and Recover Configuration 37
12. Interface description and Pin Layout 38
12.1. Power (Barrel) 38
12.2. RS232 Interface 38
12.2.1. Default RS232 settings 38
12.2.2. Signal levels 38
12.2.3. D-Sub Connector 38
12.2.4. 2x RS232 Interface (“M41124” / “C41124”) 39
12.2.5. 1x RS232 “SILVER” ( “M41076”, “C41076” ) 40
12.3. RS485 Bus Interface 41
12.3.1. WAGO Connector 41
12.3.2. 1x RS485 “SILVER” ( “M42076”, “C42076” ) 41
12.4. CAN Bus Interface 42
12.4.1. CAN configuration and default settings 42
12.4.2. Signal Levels 42
12.4.3. D-Sub Connector (“M43014”, “C43014”) 42
12.4.4. WAGO Connector (“M43324” / “C43324”) 43
12.4.5. Screw type connector (“M43076”, “C43076”) 44
12.5. Analog Current loop (4..20 mA) Interface 45
12.5.1. WAGO Connector 45
12.5.2. Screw type connector 46
12.5.3. Electrical Characteristics 46
12.5.4. Recommended settings 47
12.6. Analog 10V Interface 48
12.6.1. Electrical Characteristics 48
12.7. Analog Resistive Sensor Input 49
12.7.1. 4x Analog Board Interface (“M4AB24”) 49
12.8. Analog 2V Interface 50
12.8.1. Electrical Characteristics 50
13. Internal and external options 51
13.1. Internal GPS receiver 51
13.2. Internal & external UMTS modem 52
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14. Firmware Update 54
14.1. Firmware Update via USB stick 54
14.2. Firmware Update via PC Software 55
14.3. Firmware Update via FTP server / internet 55
15. Appendix 56
15.1. Understanding product serial numbers 56
15.2. CAN Storage Format Example “Text (CSV)” 56
15.3. CAN Storage Format Example “Vector CANalyzer” 57
2. THIS DOCUMENT
2.1. DOCUMENT LINKS
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2.2. CURRENT DOCUMENT VERSION
Check for the latest document version the following link:
http://www.avisaro.de/de/40_Dokumentation.html (German site)
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2.3. HISTORY
2019-10-22
Added:
UMTS
FTP Upload information
Remote Firmware Update
2019-01-12
Added:
CAN Single ID filter
External GPS settings
Analog electrical limits
2018-12-01
Added:
RS232 details
2018-11-14
Added:
FTP download information
CAN example use case and storage format
2018-10-01
Added:
More details and error corrections
2018-03-06
Added:
More interfaces
2018-03-01
Added:
Initial version
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3. QUICK-GUIDE
This should get you started in 5 minutes:
3.1. POWER SUPPLY
To operate the logger, connect regular power (6..32V) to the appropriate connector. Quite a few
functions (i.e. analog converter) need the regular power supply to work properly.
For configuration, a micro USB cable can be used to power the device, however for normal operation
a regular power supply is mandatory.
3.2. CONFIGURATION
Download the “PC Companion Tool” from the Avisaro website.
http://www.avisaro.de/de/40-PC-Software.html (German)
This tool is used to make all the settings - like baudrate and sample rates depending on your
interface. All products are shipped pre-configured, thus only a few settings are necessary if at all.
3.3. CONNECT YOUR DEVICE
Connect your device to the Avisaro product. The interface description is found further down in this
documentation.
3.4. ADD STORAGE OR CONNECT WIRELESSLY
Plug in a USB memory stick to the appropriate slot.
… That’s it. The device starts automatically with data logger or transfer.
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4. USER INTERFACE
4.1. BLINK-CODES
There is one multicolor LED to signal states of the Avisaro device.
Code
What is means
Action
Green & blue fading
All is fine
Idle state, no data arriving
None
Green flashing
Data are coming in
(RS232, CAN interface)1)
Red flashing
No USB stick
or button was pushed
Insert USB stick
Or press button again
1) On analog loggers (e.g. 4…20mA) and similar interfaces, data are read continuously, thus no green
flashing is shown
4.2. START AND STOP OPERATION
The Avisaro 4.0 starts with operation right after power on if an USB stick is inserted. Also, after
re-inserting a USB stick, the operation start automatically.
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5. USB STORAGE STICK
Regular USB memory sticks can be used:
●From 4 to 256 GByte
●Formatted as FAT or FAT32 (preferred)
5.1. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE
●Larger USB memory sticks tend to become more sensitive to hardware faults. Thus, estimate
the amount of data per day, multiply by the number of days between USB stick reads and
add some slack.
●If using the “ring buffer” setting, old data is deleted when the stick becomes full. “Full”
means, if free spaces drops below 100MB. Please note, that in this configuration, the last
two days are not deleted. Therefor, choose an USB stick which holds at least 2 days of data.
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6. USING THE RS232 INTERFACES
6.1. RS232 DATA LOGGING
To record a RS232 data stream, configure the logger as follows:
using the PC companion, navigate to:
General Stetting:
Global function: Generic Device
1st / 2nd RS232:
Protocoll: "Regular RS232"
Stream to "generic RS232"
select the baudrate you like and click 'Write config"
Commands
Device Control -> Reboot
Now you are ready to go
Insert a USB Stick. When data are received, the LED is flashing green and data are stored on USB
stick. You can stop the logging by pressing the button (and restart with it).
Extract the USB drive to read the data you logged.
6.2. MERGE (“SNIFFING”) DATA FROM TWO RS232/RS485 INTO ONE FILE
Merging data from two RS232/RS485 interfaces into one file is often useful for debugging the
communication with a device
6.2.1. More details
See paragraph “12.2. RS232 Interface” on information for the hardware interface description.
6.2.2. Configuration
“Device Configuration” ⇨ “Global HW setting”:
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