Avisaro M41076 User manual

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Avisaro 4.0 Product Series
Quick Guide
RS232 Data Logger & Gateway
‘4.0 Silver’
(“M41076” / “C41076”)
Version / Date: 2023/05/23

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1TABLE OF CONTENT
2 This document ......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 History of changes.........................................................................................................................4
2.2 Audience .......................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Location.........................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Language Versions ........................................................................................................................4
2.5 Other documents and Resources..................................................................................................4
2.6 Active Links ...................................................................................................................................4
2.7 Document creation .......................................................................................................................5
2.8 Imprint and contact ......................................................................................................................5
3 Enclosure and User Controls.................................................................................................................6
3.1 Start and stop operation...............................................................................................................6
3.2 LED Blink-Codes.............................................................................................................................6
3.3 Real-Time Clock.............................................................................................................................6
3.4 Enclosure “4.0 Silver” with screw type connector........................................................................7
4 USB Storage Stick..................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Filesystem and Storage size ..........................................................................................................8
4.2 Formatting.....................................................................................................................................8
4.3 Choosing the right memory stick..................................................................................................8
4.4 Recommended Memory Sticks .....................................................................................................9
4.4.1 Recommended......................................................................................................................9
4.4.2 Not recommended..............................................................................................................10
5 Interface description and Pin Layout..................................................................................................11
5.1 Micro-USB Client.........................................................................................................................11
5.2 RS232 Interface...........................................................................................................................11
5.2.1 Default RS232 settings ........................................................................................................11
5.2.2 Signal levels.........................................................................................................................11
5.2.3 1x RS232 “SILVER” ( “M41076”, “C41076” ) .......................................................................12
6 Configuration: ‘PC Companion Software’ ...........................................................................................13
6.1 How to configure Avisaro “Series 4.0” products ........................................................................13
6.2 Concept of operation..................................................................................................................13

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6.3 Detailed documentation.............................................................................................................13
6.4 “PC Companion Software” Installation.......................................................................................14
6.5 Driver installation........................................................................................................................14
6.6 Initial Set-Up ...............................................................................................................................15
6.7 Using the PC Companion Tool.....................................................................................................15
6.8 Global Hardware Setup...............................................................................................................16
6.8.1 Global HW settings ⇨System functions.............................................................................16
6.8.2 Global HW settings ⇨Networking .....................................................................................16
6.8.3 Global HW settings ⇨Interfaces (Digital)...........................................................................16
6.8.4 Global HW settings ⇨Interfaces (Analog)..........................................................................16
6.8.5 Global HW settings ⇨Sensors............................................................................................16
6.9 Data Endpoints ⇨USB Stick .......................................................................................................17
6.9.1 “Create new file” policy ......................................................................................................17
6.10 Data Endpoints ⇨Network endpoint.........................................................................................18
6.10.1 Data Endpoints ⇨Network endpoint ⇨Protocol..............................................................18
6.11 Data Endpoints ⇨Cloud Settings ...............................................................................................20
6.11.1 Data Endpoints ⇨Cloud Settings ⇨Mode.........................................................................20
6.11.2 Data Endpoints ⇨Remote firmware update......................................................................21
7 Firmware and Configuration Update..................................................................................................22
7.1 Configuration Update .................................................................................................................22
7.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................22
7.1.2 Via “PC Companion” Software............................................................................................22
7.1.3 Via USB Stick .......................................................................................................................22
7.2 Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................23
7.2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................23
7.2.2 Via USB stick........................................................................................................................24
7.2.3 Via “PC Companion” Software............................................................................................24
7.2.4 Via FTP server / internet .....................................................................................................24
8 Declarations ........................................................................................................................................26
8.1 EC/EU Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................26
9 Contact and Support...........................................................................................................................27

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2THIS DOCUMENT
2.1 HISTORY OF CHANGES
The document version equals the document date in the format yyyy.mm.dd.
Version
Description
2023/05/23
Update of links to new website
2023/03/08
More corrections
2022/03/28
Added “configuration via USB stick” / Firmware 2.66 and higher
2021/06/14
Multiple additions and first public release
2021/05/02
Initial version extracted from existing documents
2.2 AUDIENCE
The intended reader of this document are technical personnel installing, configuring, and using the
Avisaro device.
2.3 LOCATION
Check for the latest document version the following link:
Link: https://www.avisaro.de/files/Avisaro/40_Docu/M41076-C41076-QuickGuide.pdf
2.4 LANGUAGE VERSIONS
This document is available in English language only.
2.5 OTHER DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES
Other documents and resources can be found in the support area of our website:
English: https://shop.avisaro.com/en/info/support.html
German: https://shop.avisaro.com/de/info/support.html
2.6 ACTIVE LINKS
This PDF contains active links. By 'clicking', e.g., in the table of contents, you can get to the appropriate
paragraph or by 'clicking' on the "Go to:" in the header you can get back.

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2.7 DOCUMENT CREATION
This document was created using the “Avisaro Document Builder”. Single text blocks are merged into
targeted documents. Thus, text blocks can be reused in several places, yet no need to update them
manually when changes occur.
We point this out because:
Advantage is that compact and targeted documents are available. The disadvantage is that on rare
occasions, a paragraph might have comments which do not fit 100% in the place it is used.
2.8 IMPRINT AND CONTACT
This document is provided by:
Avisaro AG
Grosser Kolonnenweg 18 E
30163 Hannover
Germany
Web: www.avisaro.com
Email: [email protected]om

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3ENCLOSURE AND USER CONTROLS
3.1 START 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 starts automatically.
3.2 LED BLINK-CODES
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)
None
Yello constant
All is fine, USB stick is
checked after mounting
None
Red flashing
No USB stick
or button was pushed
Insert USB stick
Or press button again
Red (about 2sec)
than blue (about
2sec)
Logger restarts.
This should not happen
during normal operation
Check power supply
1) On analog loggers (e.g., 4…20mA) and similar interfaces, data are read continuously, thus no green
flashing is shown
3.3 REAL-TIME CLOCK
A battery buffered internal real time clock is available for time stamping data, start and stop network
upload and other controls. The battery is a rechargeable “memo-buff” cell - specifically designed for RTC
operations. During regular operation, the battery is recharged over a 48h period. During non-operating
times (= supply power off), the date and time settings are maintained for several month.
If the Avisaro device is networked, a network time server (SNTP) can be used to set time and date
automatically.
If an Avisaro GPS receiver is connected, the RTC can be set using satellite time.
It is possible to define time zones settings.

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3.4 ENCLOSURE “4.0 SILVER”WITH SCREW TYPE CONNECTOR
View into the enclosure with the lid unscrewed.
During normal operation, the enclosure is sealed.
Optional, a DIN rail fitting is available:

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4USB STORAGE STICK
4.1 FILESYSTEM AND STORAGE SIZE
Commercially available USB 2.0 / 3.0 memory sticks can be used. It is recommended to exclude branded
products - no "promotional items" with your own logo imprint.
There are no speed requirements. Memory sticks that are advertised as particularly fast offer no (!)
advantage in the Avisaro data logger. Typically these optimizations are designed for cameras etc..
Memory sizes from 4 to 256 GByte are supported. As file system FAT or FAT32 (preferred) is used. NTSF
or others are not supported.
Memory sticks are typically not in the scope of delivery - each application typically has different
requirements.
4.2 FORMATTING
Usually, sticks come pre-formatted, so you don’t have to do anything. Even larger than 32GByte sticks
are preformatted with FAT32.
Sticks equal or smaller than 32 GByte can be formatted with Windows Operating system as it is. Use
“FAT32” as the desired format.
Windows Operating System does not allow to format sticks larger then 32 GByte with the FAT32 file
system. Usually, sticks come pre-formatted, so you don’t have to do anything. If there is a need to
reformat a stick, the Avisaro Device can be used. Please refer to later chapter “Configuration: PC
Companion Software” .. “USB Storage” ether in this document, or in the overall “User Manual Serie 4.0”
document.
Alternatively, third party tools for Windows can be used to format large USB sticks. Please note: Avisaro
can not support those third party tools within our technical support via telephone or email.
4.3 CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEMORY STICK
For industrial use, special parameters may have to be observed:
The temperature range should be considered. There are "industrial grade" memory sticks available -
often designed as "SLC" version - which are also suitable for harsh environments.
The mechanical dimension should also be considered. It is disadvantageous if the stick protrudes openly
from the housing and could be knocked off. In this case short sticks are recommended. If the logger is
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The appropriate memory size also depends on the intended use. Due to the technology, memory sticks
with an extremely high capacity are typically less robust than smaller memory sizes. The loggers have a
"ring memory" that can be optionally activated. If the memory stick becomes full (approx. less than
100MB free memory) the oldest files are deleted - this is a useful setting for some applications.
4.4 RECOMMENDED MEMORY STICKS
It is difficult to recommend consumer grade USB sticks as detailed technical information are not
published.
Nevertheless, we try (please check for updated documentation often, link found in previous chapters):
Last updated: April 5th, 2022
4.4.1 Recommended
Manufacturer
Model
Picture
Capacity
Technology
Remarks
SanDisk
Ultra Fit
16 GB
Consumer
SanDisk
Ultra
32 GB
Consumer
Intenso
Slim Line
8 GB
Consumer
Kingston
Data Traveler 2
16 GB
Consumer

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Innodisk
USB Drive 3SE
4-32 GB
Industrial
SLC Technology
4.4.2 Not recommended
Manufacturer
Model
Picture
Capacity
Technology
Remarks
Verbatim
Slider
Store N Go
8 GB
Consumer
Stick failures after
short period of
time

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5INTERFACE DESCRIPTION AND PIN LAYOUT
5.1 MICRO-USB CLIENT
The Micro-USB client interface is used for configuration only.
USB in “4.0 Sky” products USB Client in “4.0 Silver” products USB Client in “4.0 Shell” products
Most Avisaro devices are powered through the Micro-USB client port, however only for configuration. A
stable regular operation is not guaranteed. Use the regular power supply for normal operation.
A “Micro USB” cable is used. As those cables are widely available, this cable is not part of the scope of
delivery to avoid electronic waste.
Heads-up: There are sometimes Micro USB cable which only do power supply, but not data. Those are
used i.e., with mobile phones. If the Avisaro device is powered, but no data connection to the PC –just
choose a different USB cable.
5.2 RS232 INTERFACE
This is an industry standard RS232 connection.
5.2.1 Default RS232 settings
Those are the default settings:
Baudrate
9600
No of bits
8
Parity bits
none
Stop bits
1
Flow control
none
5.2.2 Signal levels
Max Input voltage range on signal pins: -24 to 24 V
Output level provided: -5V to 5V

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5.2.3 1x RS232 “SILVER” ( “M41076”, “C41076” )
Connector
Interface
Pin
Signal
Direction
Screw Type
1st RS232
1
GND
Power & Signal
2
VCC (6..32V)
Power
3
RxD
in
4
TxD
out
5
RTS
out
6
CTS
in
7
n.c.
8
n.c.

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6CONFIGURATION:‘PC COMPANION SOFTWARE’
6.1 HOW TO CONFIGURE AVISARO “SERIES 4.0” PRODUCTS
The basic principle of how to configure the Avisaro “Series 4.0” products is:
1) Download and install the “Avisaro PC Companion Software”.
2) Connect the Avisaro device via USB cable.
3) Choose the correct COM port and click on “connect”.
4) The software presents all the settings you can make and guides you to avoid conflicting
configurations.
5) Click on “save configuration” to store changes in the Avisaro device.
6) Reboot the Avisaro Device so that the new configuration takes effect.
Details are described further down in this document.
6.2 CONCEPT OF OPERATION
The Avisaro 4.0 is divided into sections:
Data are received through an “Interface” and then forwarded to the “Data Processing” section. All
formatting happens here and then data is forwarded to the “Data Endpoint”.
6.3 DETAILED DOCUMENTATION
This current document shows only selected parts of the full “Avisaro PC Companion Software”user
manual. The motivation is to keep this document as compact as possible.
Please find the extensive “Avisaro PC Companion Software” document in the support section of the
Avisaro website:
German: https://www.avisaro.de/de/40_Dokumentation.html
English: https://www.avisaro.com/en/40-ENG-Documentation.html

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6.4 “PC COMPANION SOFTWARE”INSTALLATION
Download the latest version from:
German site: https://www.avisaro.de/de/40-PC-Software.html
English site: https://www.avisaro.com/en/40-ENG-PC-Software.html
Please check the section “DRAFT version” only if advised by Avisaro Support.
There are two version available:
•Install: this runs a Windows installer. You need admin rights to run.
•Direct: this contains a folder with all files. You can run the *.exe directly from there.
Windows warns the user before installing or using software downloaded from the Internet. So, if you
click on “Avisaro_40_Companion_v2.56_Setup.exe”, the warning will occur:
After a click on “More Info”, the box shows:
Select “Run anyway” to continue.
6.5 DRIVER INSTALLATION
If you connect the Avisaro Device to the PC using a Micro USB cable, a virtual COM port driver is
installed. If this driver does not install automatically, you can download and install this manually:
http://www.avisaro.de/de/40-PC-Treiber.html (German site)
http://www.avisaro.com/en/40-ENG-PC-Driver.html (English site)

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6.6 INITIAL SET-UP
After starting the companion software, the
virtual COM port number needs to be entered.
You can find this number in the Windows
“Device Manager”.
This setting is stored for future use.
Click on ‘open COM port’ – which will turn green
if successful. You can use the “check” button to
verify that the connection is alive.
You can use the “Check” button to verify the
connection to the Avisaro Device. It should light
up green when clicked.
The baudrate setting for “if connected through
real RS22.. “ can be ignored. This setting is used
only in special projects and not scope of this
document.
All settings are deactivated if there is no Avisaro Device attached.
6.7 USING THE PC COMPANION TOOL
Click on “Write Config” to transmit changes in the PC tool to the Avisaro device. Click on “Read Config”
to display the currently stored values (if you navigate between options, the latest settings are read of
course automatically).
Most settings become active only after reboot. This can be done in Commands ⇨Device Control:
Reboot Device.

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6.8 GLOBAL HARDWARE SETUP
Hardware modules are enabled/disabled in
this setting. Of course –only those interfaces
who are physically there can be activated.
Please check device serial number for details.
In most cases, devices are shipped with
proper settings on this page.
6.8.1 Global HW settings ⇨System functions
Don’t touch those settings unless advised by technical support team from Avisaro.
6.8.2 Global HW settings ⇨Networking
Activate the network interface which is physically present.
6.8.3 Global HW settings ⇨Interfaces (Digital)
Activate the digital interface which is physically present.
6.8.4 Global HW settings ⇨Interfaces (Analog)
Activate the analog interface which is physically present.
6.8.5 Global HW settings ⇨Sensors
Activate the sensor which is physically present.

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6.9 DATA ENDPOINTS ⇨USB STICK
The file handling is configured in this section.
Depending on the application, choose when
and how to create files.
6.9.1 “Create new file” policy
Description of “Create new file”policy
selection.
“1st file” settings are relevant. A directory
called “log_1” is created on the USB memory.
All data are contained in this directory.
“2nd file" settings apply to customer specific
applications only.
“Create new file” ⇨
OFF
No log file is created, no data are logged
one file
every hour
Every hour a new file
Log file name: yymmddhh.txt
every hour with ringbuffer
Every hour a new file. If memory space is exceeded, the
oldest file is deleted.
Log file name: yymmddhh.txt
every day
Log file name: yyyymmdd.txt

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at new event (time)
at new event (keyword)(PDF)
every new start
6.10 DATA ENDPOINTS ⇨NETWORK ENDPOINT
Data from a digital (RS232, CAN, ..) interface
and some of the analog interfaces (0..10V,
4..20mA) can be streamed over the network.
Remember to active the “Forward data”
option in the ‘data processing’ section.
6.10.1 Data Endpoints ⇨Network endpoint ⇨Protocol
Description of “General Settings”:
Protocol ⇨
OFF
This is the default setting.
No data is forwarded.
UDP/IP
Data is send and received using the UDP/IP protocol

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Target IP: data are sent to this IP. Use *.*.*.255 for
subnet broadcasts
Target port: port data are sent to
Local port: port data are received (see “WiFi Setting” for
this device IP address)
TCP/IP client
Data is send and received using the TCP/IP protocol. The
Avisaro device is client –thus it is connecting to a server.
Target IP: data are sent to this IP address.
Target port: port data are sent to
Local port: not used
TCP/IP client
Data is send and received using the TCP/IP protocol. The
Avisaro device is server –thus it is waiting for a client to
connect to the Avisaro device.
Target IP: ignore, not used
Target port: ignore, not used
Local port: port data are received (see “WiFi Setting” for
this device IP address)

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6.11 DATA ENDPOINTS ⇨CLOUD SETTINGS
The Cloud features of the Avisaro devices are
best described in separate application specific
documents. Thus, here the settings are
described briefly without the ‘large picture’
behind it.
6.11.1 Data Endpoints ⇨Cloud Settings ⇨Mode
Description of “General Settings”:
Mode ⇨
OFF
This is the default setting.
No data are uploaded into the Cloud or FTP Server.
FTP Upload
Data stored are uploaded on an hourly base to the FTP
server specified in the settings.
MQTT Client
This feature is defined in customer specific projects only.
Store & Collect
Stored data are made available to be picked up by a
Server Software.
Parameter are: