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Table of Contents

CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger

1.1

Introduction ................................

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1.2

Features ................................

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1.3

Specifications

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1.4

Architecture ................................

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1.5

Power Modes

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1.6

LED and button functions

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1.6.1

LED functions

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1.6.2

Pushbutton Functions

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1.7

Connections

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1.8

External Power Supply / Solar System Connection

1.9

Using the pulse inputs

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1.10

Using the ECO interface

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1.11

Sim card and battery installation

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1.12

Installation considerations

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Logger Setup

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2.1

Setup via Bluetooth Configure

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2.2

CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Remote Configure

2.3

CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Offline Script Configure

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1 CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE

LOGGER

1.1 Introduction

The Nimbus Pulse

logger is a robust, sophisticated

it ideal for a large number of

measurement applications

Communication to your own server

and database can be achieved

on these servers is supplied free of charge.

setup without the need for a complicated se

supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data. There are no monthly charges for

collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves

1.2 Features

 Uses NB-

IoT technology. NarrowBand

(LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB

improves the power consumption of user devices, system capacity and spectrum efficiency, especial

coverage.

 Bluetooth interface -

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating

the need for cables that invariable fail during continuous use.

 Optional external power operation

 Uses standard off-the-shelf alkali

ne batteries. This logger uses 2

excess of 5 years under normal usage. Many other loggers use

obtain. Other problems involving l

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines

are no longer allowing these batteries on the

 2 x Pulse input ports -

Pulse inputs are used on metering devices that supply a pulse output for a measured

amount of product.

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LOGGER

logger is a robust, sophisticated

NB-IoT

logger/controller with a wide range of input capabilities, making

measurement applications

and database can be achieved

via

the internet or a private APN.

on these servers is supplied free of charge.

The Nimbus Pulse

Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and

setup without the need for a complicated se

rver infrastructure. Setup and m

anagement software (CloudWorks) is

supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data. There are no monthly charges for

collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves

IoT technology. NarrowBand

-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) is a standards-

based low power wide area

(LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB

improves the power consumption of user devices, system capacity and spectrum efficiency, especial

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating

the need for cables that invariable fail during continuous use.

with battery failover.

ne batteries. This logger uses 2

x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that

excess of 5 years under normal usage. Many other loggers use

ithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines

are no longer allowing these batteries on the

ir aircraft.

Pulse inputs are used on metering devices that supply a pulse output for a measured

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logger/controller with a wide range of input capabilities, making

the internet or a private APN.

The software running

Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and

anagement software (CloudWorks) is

also

supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data. There are no monthly charges for

based low power wide area

(LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB

-IoT significantly

improves the power consumption of user devices, system capacity and spectrum efficiency, especial

ly in deep

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating

x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that

can last in

ithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All

lithium

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines

Pulse inputs are used on metering devices that supply a pulse output for a measured

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

ECO interface for connecting to GWF meters.

 Large onboard non-

volatile memory

dependent).



Logging intervals from 1 minute to 1 month. Information is internally logged, time and date stamped and

transmitted at programmable inter

vals.



Remote programming of all setup parameters via



Ideal for leak detection, alarming to prevent water loss.



Onboard Bluetooth can stream diagnostic information about signal strength,

 Touch sensitive button

and LED's for manual wakeup to server and diagnostic purposes etc.

1.3 Specifications

 NB-

IoT LTE Cat NB1 communications



Supports B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66

 Bluetooth interface



 Option of

external power with battery failover and sleep



All management software supplied free

 Standard Alkaline Batteries - 2

x D cells (5+ years)

 2 x Pulse inputs



ECO interface for connecting to GWF electronic meters

 Up to 14400

record datalog memory (application



Logging intervals 1 minute to 1 month

 Rugged housing with seal eye



Touch sensitive button and LED Diagnostics



Configuration and diagnostics through Bluetooth interface

 Fully configurable remotely

 Stream data in real-

time when powered by external



Size 185mm x 130mm x 55mm (including cable glands)

 Housing Protection Class : IP68 -

Max 1.2m, 30 days

 Environment : -

20°C to 80°C humidity = 90% non condensing. Check battery specifications for low power systems

 Uses a Micro SIM card

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ECO interface for connecting to GWF meters.

volatile memory

- This logger can record in excess of 14400 datalog

records

Logging intervals from 1 minute to 1 month. Information is internally logged, time and date stamped and

vals.

Remote programming of all setup parameters via

NB-IoT link.

Ideal for leak detection, alarming to prevent water loss.

Onboard Bluetooth can stream diagnostic information about signal strength,

etwork status etc.

and LED's for manual wakeup to server and diagnostic purposes etc.

IoT LTE Cat NB1 communications

Supports B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66

external power with battery failover and sleep

All management software supplied free

x D cells (5+ years)

ECO interface for connecting to GWF electronic meters

record datalog memory (application

dependent)

Logging intervals 1 minute to 1 month

Touch sensitive button and LED Diagnostics

Configuration and diagnostics through Bluetooth interface

time when powered by external

supply

Size 185mm x 130mm x 55mm (including cable glands)

Max 1.2m, 30 days

20°C to 80°C humidity = 90% non condensing. Check battery specifications for low power systems

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records

(application

Logging intervals from 1 minute to 1 month. Information is internally logged, time and date stamped and

etwork status etc.

and LED's for manual wakeup to server and diagnostic purposes etc.

20°C to 80°C humidity = 90% non condensing. Check battery specifications for low power systems

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1.4 Architecture

1.5 Power Modes

The Nimbus Pulse

Logger can operate in one of

 Mains powered -

in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming

of live data.

 Battery powered - The Nimbus

Pulse

depending on the operation

. In this mode, the logger will 'wakeup' (

recorded data to a remote da

tabase.

 External 12V (8-15V) 2A supply -

in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for

the streaming of live data. B

atteries

the power fail.

Bluetooth

Interface

Central

Processor

3G GSM

Interface

Non volatile

memory

3 x

Batteries

External 12V

Power Supply

Power

Management

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Logger can operate in one of

two power configurations.

in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming

Pulse

logger uses standard 'D' Cell alkal

ine batteries that will last several years

. In this mode, the logger will 'wakeup' (

adjustable -

normally 6 hourly) and upload its

tabase.

in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for

atteries

can be fitted and the logger will automatically switch to battery mode should

Bluetooth

Interface

Central

Processor

Input

Interface

3 x

Alkaline

Batteries

Power

Management

ECO Interface

2 x Pulse

Inputs

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in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming

ine batteries that will last several years

normally 6 hourly) and upload its

in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for

can be fitted and the logger will automatically switch to battery mode should

ECO Interface

2 x Pulse

Inputs

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1.6 LED and button functions

On the front of the logger, there are 2 LED

's and a touch sensitive 'SELECT' button.

is the Bluetooth reset button.

1.6.1

LED functions

Blue LED - Bluetooth status

 Flashing indicates the B

luetooth is ready to receive an



Solid light indicates and active connection

Red LED - Logger status

 Solid -

Logger is in Command Mode (normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection)

 Fast flash -

Logger is currently initiating a connection to the server

 Slow Flash -

Connection has been established to the server

1.6.2

Pushbutton Functions

SELECT touch button - P

lease note, this button is touch sensitive in order to maintain the waterproof

 Single short push will toggle

the Bluetooth radio on and off.



A push of more than 3 seconds will result in the logger establishing a connection

datalog.

BLUETOOTH RESET button -

This button is used to reset the Bluetooth interface in the event of a lost password or generally

configuration loss.

The Bluetooth interface of this logger can be configured to have a access password which will limit external ac

those issued the password. Should this password get lost, the logger can be opened and the Bluetooth interface reset to

disable the security. It is advisable to then connect to the logger again and setup a new password. This is explained later

this document.

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's and a touch sensitive 'SELECT' button.

Internally on the reverse side of the lid

luetooth is ready to receive an

incoming connection

Solid light indicates and active connection

Logger is in Command Mode (normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection)

Logger is currently initiating a connection to the server

Connection has been established to the server

lease note, this button is touch sensitive in order to maintain the waterproof

the Bluetooth radio on and off.

A push of more than 3 seconds will result in the logger establishing a connection

to the server

This button is used to reset the Bluetooth interface in the event of a lost password or generally

The Bluetooth interface of this logger can be configured to have a access password which will limit external ac

those issued the password. Should this password get lost, the logger can be opened and the Bluetooth interface reset to

disable the security. It is advisable to then connect to the logger again and setup a new password. This is explained later

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Internally on the reverse side of the lid

Logger is in Command Mode (normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection)

lease note, this button is touch sensitive in order to maintain the waterproof

status of the housing.

to the server

and uploading its

This button is used to reset the Bluetooth interface in the event of a lost password or generally

The Bluetooth interface of this logger can be configured to have a access password which will limit external ac

cess to only

those issued the password. Should this password get lost, the logger can be opened and the Bluetooth interface reset to

disable the security. It is advisable to then connect to the logger again and setup a new password. This is explained later

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In order to reset the Bluetooth interface,

with the housing open,

 Remove all power from the logger



Press and hold the Bluetooth reset bu



Power up the logger again while holding the button.

pressed.



Once the Red Status LED comes on again, the button can be released.



This will now reset the Bluetooth interface.

1.7 Connections

Connections are available on a series of

10 terminal connectors

These connections are as follows:

1. External Power Supply / Solar system

ground (optional)

2. External 12V Power Supply

/ Solar system

3. 24V 30mA max power generator out

put (used for powering a current loop device)

4. Ground for the 24V generator

5. Isolated negative connection for 4-

20mA isolated loop input

6. Isolated positive connection for 4-

20mA isolated loop input

7. ECO Transmit line

8. ECO Receiveline

9. ECO ground connection

10. System earth -

used for transient voltage suppression

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with the housing open,

please follow the below procedure.

emember to remove the batteries if external power is present.

Press and hold the Bluetooth reset bu

tton.

Power up the logger again while holding the button.

Bluetooth LED will be on confirming the button has been

Once the Red Status LED comes on again, the button can be released.

This will now reset the Bluetooth interface.

10 terminal connectors

ground (optional)

/ Solar system

(optional)

put (used for powering a current loop device)

20mA isolated loop input

used for transient voltage suppression

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please follow the below procedure.

emember to remove the batteries if external power is present.

Bluetooth LED will be on confirming the button has been

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1.8

External Power Supply / Solar System

The CDS543 Nimbus Pulse

logger can be powered entirely from an external 12V (8

source.

Using a solar power source and also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put

into dual mode. In this mode, while there is solar power available, the logger will remain online with the server. Should the

solar power fa

il, the logger will automatically switch to 'battery' mode until the solar power source is restored. This is ideal

for remote applications where there is no mains power available and streaming data is required.

1.9 Using the pulse inputs

Onboard the Nimbus Pulse

logger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy

meter) to measure consumption.

Example configuration of water meter with a volt free switch (e.g. reedswitch)

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External Power Supply / Solar System

Connection

logger can be powered entirely from an external 12V (8

-15V) 2A

power supply or solar p

Using a solar power source and also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put

into dual mode. In this mode, while there is solar power available, the logger will remain online with the server. Should the

il, the logger will automatically switch to 'battery' mode until the solar power source is restored. This is ideal

for remote applications where there is no mains power available and streaming data is required.

logger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy

Example configuration of water meter with a volt free switch (e.g. reedswitch)

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power supply or solar p

ower

Using a solar power source and also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put

into dual mode. In this mode, while there is solar power available, the logger will remain online with the server. Should the

il, the logger will automatically switch to 'battery' mode until the solar power source is restored. This is ideal

logger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy

Example configuration of water meter with a volt free switch (e.g. reedswitch)

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Example configuration of water meter with

connection to pin

1.10 Using the ECO interface

The onboard ECO interface is primarily used to support the GWF range of water meters with these interfaces

installed.

The interface provides power to the meter, as well as reading back the data string from the meter.

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Example configuration of water meter with

electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground

connection to pin

4 (or 6 for Input 2).

The onboard ECO interface is primarily used to support the GWF range of water meters with these interfaces

The interface provides power to the meter, as well as reading back the data string from the meter.

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electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground

The onboard ECO interface is primarily used to support the GWF range of water meters with these interfaces

The interface provides power to the meter, as well as reading back the data string from the meter.

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1.11 Sim card and battery

installation

The CDS543 Nimbus logger uses a Micr

oSIM and is installed as follows.

Slide the cover plate backwards to unlock.

Flip the cover plate up to expose the connections.

Place the sim card with the connections facing downwards. Please note the position of the notch.

Flip the cover plate down again to cover the

5. Slide the cover plate for

ward again to lock into the base.

1. 2.

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installation

oSIM and is installed as follows.

Slide the cover plate backwards to unlock.

Flip the cover plate up to expose the connections.

Place the sim card with the connections facing downwards. Please note the position of the notch.

Flip the cover plate down again to cover the

sim card.

ward again to lock into the base.

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Place the sim card with the connections facing downwards. Please note the position of the notch.

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1.12

Installation considerations

The CDS543 Nimbus Pulse

logger is environmentally rated to IP68

critical that any cables e

ntering the logger are properly sealed by the IP68 gland.

have one cable exiting the logger and not multiple ones. Multiple cables will prevent the gland from

proper seal.

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Battery Installation

Installation considerations

logger is environmentally rated to IP68

max1.2m. In order to achieve this, it is

ntering the logger are properly sealed by the IP68 gland.

This

gland is designed to only

have one cable exiting the logger and not multiple ones. Multiple cables will prevent the gland from

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max1.2m. In order to achieve this, it is

gland is designed to only

have one cable exiting the logger and not multiple ones. Multiple cables will prevent the gland from

achieving a

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2 LOGGER SETUP

This logger can be

configured using 3 different methods:

Through the local Bluetooth interface.

Remotely when a logger is powered and is currently online.

Via a scripting method for battery operated loggers that sleep most of the time.

2.1

Setup via Bluetooth Configure

The CDS543 Nimbus Pulse logger has an

onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done

locally. There are two different places in the software to activate the Bluetooth connection.

in screen at start up.

The purpose of having it here is to allow the user to access the Bluetooth setup option without needing to connect to the

server and authenticating

. This is useful in instances where there is no internet connection available in the field.

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configured using 3 different methods:

Through the local Bluetooth interface.

Remotely when a logger is powered and is currently online.

Via a scripting method for battery operated loggers that sleep most of the time.

Setup via Bluetooth Configure

onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done

locally. There are two different places in the software to activate the Bluetooth connection.

The first option is from the log

The purpose of having it here is to allow the user to access the Bluetooth setup option without needing to connect to the

. This is useful in instances where there is no internet connection available in the field.

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onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done

The first option is from the log

The purpose of having it here is to allow the user to access the Bluetooth setup option without needing to connect to the

. This is useful in instances where there is no internet connection available in the field.

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The second option is on the Zone screen by

pressing

Activating this function will launch the Bluetooth Server which will search for the available remote devices in the immediate

vicinity.

Once the search has been complete

d, a list of

for, not appear in the list, press

the 'Refresh' button to start the search again. Please remember the Bluetooth interface

needs to be activated

before it will be found by the Bluetooth Server. This is normally done by giving the

pushbutton a short press and releasing. Th

connection.

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pressing

the 'Device Setup' button.

Activating this function will launch the Bluetooth Server which will search for the available remote devices in the immediate

d, a list of

all

the available devices will be displayed. Should the device you are looking

the 'Refresh' button to start the search again. Please remember the Bluetooth interface

before it will be found by the Bluetooth Server. This is normally done by giving the

pushbutton a short press and releasing. Th

e blue LED will flash to indica

te that the interface is active and waiting for a

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Activating this function will launch the Bluetooth Server which will search for the available remote devices in the immediate

the available devices will be displayed. Should the device you are looking

the 'Refresh' button to start the search again. Please remember the Bluetooth interface

before it will be found by the Bluetooth Server. This is normally done by giving the

SELECT

te that the interface is active and waiting for a

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To make a connection, sel

ect the device from the list and

device in the list will initiate a connection immediately.

Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks

screen needed for each device type. This device will immediately be placed into Command Mode and the current setup

data retrieved and displayed on the right hand screen.

Data update commands are se

nt to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left. What this means is that

while adjusting a parameter in its input box, no commands are sent to the logger. Once you have completed entering the

field and leave it for the next function, on

ly then will the command be sent.

Datalogging functions are suspended while a

the settings can be reread by pressing the 'Get Current Setup' button in the

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ect the device from the list and

press

the 'Connect' button. Alternatively, double clicking on the

device in the list will initiate a connection immediately.

Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks

will automatically activate the correct configuration

screen needed for each device type. This device will immediately be placed into Command Mode and the current setup

data retrieved and displayed on the right hand screen.

nt to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left. What this means is that

while adjusting a parameter in its input box, no commands are sent to the logger. Once you have completed entering the

ly then will the command be sent.

Datalogging functions are suspended while a

logger is in Command Mode. At any point, with the

logger

the settings can be reread by pressing the 'Get Current Setup' button in the

top menu.

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the 'Connect' button. Alternatively, double clicking on the

will automatically activate the correct configuration

screen needed for each device type. This device will immediately be placed into Command Mode and the current setup

nt to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left. What this means is that

while adjusting a parameter in its input box, no commands are sent to the logger. Once you have completed entering the

logger

in Command Mode,

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To switch between the Diagnostic Mode and Command Mode, simply press

from the Diagnostic Mode to Command Mode can take several seconds depending on what the

executing. Command Mode is shown with t

responses will be displayed in the 'Communications' block. This information can be cleared by right clicking in this box and

selecting the 'Clear Screen' option.

The logger must be in 'Command Mode'

before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted

command in Diagnostic Mode will cause the

The information on this screen is ordered in va

and is general information about the logger

. This information consists of the following data:

Information

Device Code

Firmware Version

Serial Number

Signal Strength

The Device Code assigned to this particular

addressing this code. This code is unique to all

manufacture.

Firmware version of the software loaded on the

Serial number of this

Signal strength of the last GSM communications, expressed as a percentage.

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To switch between the Diagnostic Mode and Command Mode, simply press

the

'Command/Connect' button. Switching

from the Diagnostic Mode to Command Mode can take several seconds depending on what the

executing. Command Mode is shown with t

he [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block.

responses will be displayed in the 'Communications' block. This information can be cleared by right clicking in this box and

before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted

command in Diagnostic Mode will cause the

logger

to switch to Command Mode but that last instruction will

The information on this screen is ordered in va

rious groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterable

. This information consists of the following data:

Notes

The Device Code assigned to this particular

logger

. All communications are initiated by

addressing this code. This code is unique to all

logger

s and is assigned at

Firmware version of the software loaded on the

logger

Serial number of this

logger - assigned in the factory.

Signal strength of the last GSM communications, expressed as a percentage.

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'Command/Connect' button. Switching

from the Diagnostic Mode to Command Mode can take several seconds depending on what the

logger is currently

he [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block.

All commands and

responses will be displayed in the 'Communications' block. This information can be cleared by right clicking in this box and

before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted

. Sending a

to switch to Command Mode but that last instruction will

fail.

rious groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterable

. All communications are initiated by

s and is assigned at

the time of

Signal strength of the last GSM communications, expressed as a percentage.

USER

MANUAL :

DOCUMENT

NAME

Local IP

Datalog Size

Current Clock

Battery Status

Current Power

Local IP address assigned by the GSM netwo

IP system to ensure that the correct IP has been assigned to the

umber of records in the datalog/maximum number possible for the selected application

type.

Current Date/Time on the

The logger

does need to have connected to the server for the time to have been updated.

Battery status for

important to note th

than normal

load (

than the recorded battery status in the datalog (which is read while the

essentially idl

e).

An indicator as to how this

mode but can vary for systems on Dual Power mode. For

this parameter will display the current power status of the

The 'I/O Parameter' block is the data used to setup the I/O functions of the logger.

able to synchronise the volume

readings for

When entering the new Totaliser readings (the Pulse Reading

processed in the setting of the Pulse count on the logger.

Pulse weights refer to the volume of measurement for each pulse on the input. This volume is as a ratio of the

measurement unit. For instance

, if measuring cubic metres (Pulse Units=m3) and each pulse represents 100 litres, then the

pulse weight would be 0.1 -

however if measuring in litres (Pulse Units=litres) and each pulse is still 100 litres, then the

pulse weight would be 100. The Pulse Re

ading, Pulse Weight and Pulse Units can all be entered in the 'I/O Parameter' box.

Next are the 'General Setup' parameters. These are parameters that are used for the general descriptions and applications

of the logger.

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Local IP address assigned by the GSM netwo

rk. This data is important when using a static

IP system to ensure that the correct IP has been assigned to the

logger.

umber of records in the datalog/maximum number possible for the selected application

Current Date/Time on the

logger

. This is automatically set by the server to be UTC time.

does need to have connected to the server for the time to have been updated.

Battery status for

logger

s that are powered by battery, expressed as a percentage. It is

important to note th

at this will be the battery status read while the

logger

load (

Bluetooth

communications active). It would normally indicate lower

than the recorded battery status in the datalog (which is read while the

e).

An indicator as to how this

logger

is being powered. Normally the same as the power

mode but can vary for systems on Dual Power mode. For

logger

s in a dual power mode,

this parameter will display the current power status of the

logger

. Battery or Ma

The 'I/O Parameter' block is the data used to setup the I/O functions of the logger.

This is the place where you would be

readings for

Pulse input 1 and 2.

When entering the new Totaliser readings (the Pulse Reading

s), the pulse weights are automatically calculated and

processed in the setting of the Pulse count on the logger.

Pulse weights refer to the volume of measurement for each pulse on the input. This volume is as a ratio of the

, if measuring cubic metres (Pulse Units=m3) and each pulse represents 100 litres, then the

however if measuring in litres (Pulse Units=litres) and each pulse is still 100 litres, then the

ading, Pulse Weight and Pulse Units can all be entered in the 'I/O Parameter' box.

Next are the 'General Setup' parameters. These are parameters that are used for the general descriptions and applications

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rk. This data is important when using a static

umber of records in the datalog/maximum number possible for the selected application

. This is automatically set by the server to be UTC time.

does need to have connected to the server for the time to have been updated.

s that are powered by battery, expressed as a percentage. It is

logger

is under larger

communications active). It would normally indicate lower

than the recorded battery status in the datalog (which is read while the

logger is

is being powered. Normally the same as the power

s in a dual power mode,

. Battery or Ma

ins.

This is the place where you would be

s), the pulse weights are automatically calculated and

Pulse weights refer to the volume of measurement for each pulse on the input. This volume is as a ratio of the

, if measuring cubic metres (Pulse Units=m3) and each pulse represents 100 litres, then the

however if measuring in litres (Pulse Units=litres) and each pulse is still 100 litres, then the

ading, Pulse Weight and Pulse Units can all be entered in the 'I/O Parameter' box.

Next are the 'General Setup' parameters. These are parameters that are used for the general descriptions and applications

USER

MANUAL :

DOCUMENT

NAME

Very important here is the 'Vendor Code'. The

server will automatically populate the database that is associated with a specific

Vendor Code assigned to it. Data is matched between these systems using that code. This code is also used to separate

communications between different vendors, preventing the cross accessing of

Code is assigned to the relevant

subsystem by the a

The description is a simple string of data that is stored by the logger and used to identify that logger in simple terms. He

it is best to use wording

that might explain something about where this logger has been applied.

Application types are explained in detail earlier in this document. To select an application type, simply click the dropdown

arrow on the right of the entry field and select the applic

Since this logger has no onboard GPS, co-

ordinates are recorded in the latitude and longitude fields which will be sent

through to the database during a reload device configuration event.

When using a simcard to connect

to a GSM network, there are a couple of parameters that your GSM service provider will

need from you in order to connect to their network. These are sometimes not necessary as the card will automatically

connect but most will require them. The parameters a

APN Password and are entered in the 'Communications Setup' section.

Depending on where you are in the world, NBIoT networks operate on different bands. This information can be provided to

you by

your NBIoT service provider. Alternatively, setting it '0' will cause the logger to automatically scan all the bands until

it finds the active one. Consider though, this will delay the connection time for the logger which will ultimately impact on

the batt

ery. It is therefore advisable to establish the active NBIoT band and enter it into this field. Should you not be able to

get this information, you could select the '0' option, wake the logger up, and check to which band it connected in the

diagnostic stre

aming option. This parameter can then be changed to that value preventing the logger from having to scan

all the bands on later connections.

Data scrambling should be activated by default and will be used should your network support it.

Networks generally

require you to enter the APN Name but the Username and Password are not necessary. These details

are obtained directly from your GSM service provider and most are published on their websites.

Cloudworks

devices are also designed to allow

the APN details here will result in the device connecting to your private network.

address which will be shown in the 'Local IP' field in the 'General De

All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and connect,

by default, on port 13000. If you are running your own server, the Server Name or IP address as well as Server Port numbe

need to be entered here.

Just a note, it is always better to rather use the IP address than the domain name. This will mean

that the logger will not have to execute a domain name lookup before connecting to your server. This is especially

important for N

BIoT networks because of their slow communications properties.

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Very important here is the 'Vendor Code'. The

Cloudworks System

supports multiple databases. What this means is that the

server will automatically populate the database that is associated with a specific

logger

. Each database and

Vendor Code assigned to it. Data is matched between these systems using that code. This code is also used to separate

communications between different vendors, preventing the cross accessing of

logger

s by unauthorised users. The Vendor

subsystem by the a

dministrator during the creation

of the database on the server.

The description is a simple string of data that is stored by the logger and used to identify that logger in simple terms. He

that might explain something about where this logger has been applied.

Application types are explained in detail earlier in this document. To select an application type, simply click the dropdown

arrow on the right of the entry field and select the applic

ation type you wish to apply.

ordinates are recorded in the latitude and longitude fields which will be sent

through to the database during a reload device configuration event.

to a GSM network, there are a couple of parameters that your GSM service provider will

need from you in order to connect to their network. These are sometimes not necessary as the card will automatically

connect but most will require them. The parameters a

re the NBIoT band and scrambling, APN Name, APN Username and