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Table of Contents

CDS546

Nimbus Loop 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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1.7.1

External Power Supply / Solar System Connection

1.7.2

Using the 4-

20mA loop input and 24V loop power generator

1.7.3

Using the pulse inputs

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1.8

Sim card and battery installation

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1.9

Installation considerations

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Logger Setup

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2.1

Setup via Bluetooth Configure

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2.2

CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Remote Configure

2.3

CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Offline

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1 CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER

1.1 Introduction

The Nimbus Loop

logger is a robust, sophisticated

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, especiall

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 a

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that

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 is a robust, sophisticated

NB-IoT

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

measurement applications

and database can be achieved

via

the internet or a private APN.

on these servers is supplied free of charge.

The Nimbus Loop

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, especiall

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.

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x 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 it

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, especiall

y in deep

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

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x 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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 Isolated 4-

20mA interface. Used for any sensing device with a 4



Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The

30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need for

a secondary power supply. This option will also function under battery ope

 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 intervals.



Remote programming of all setup parameters via



Ideal for leak detection, alarming to prevent water



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

Modem Technology

 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 -

3 x D cells (5

 2 x Pulse inputs

 Isolated 4-20mA Input port



24V 30mA Generated Power Output

 Up to 12350

record datalog memory (application dependent)



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 supply



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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20mA interface. Used for any sensing device with a 4

-20mA output.

Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The

Nimbus Loop l

ogger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of

30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need for

a secondary power supply. This option will also function under battery ope

ration.

volatile memory

- This logger can record in excess of 12350 datalog

records

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

transmitted at programmable intervals.

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.

Modem Technology

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

Option of external power with battery failover and sleep

All management software supplied free

3 x D cells (5

+ years)

24V 30mA Generated Power Output

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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ogger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of

30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need for

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 Loop

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

Loop

depending on the operation

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

recorded data to a remote database.

 External 12V (8-15V) 2A supply -

in this mode the logger can be

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

Loop

logger uses standard 'D' Cell alkaline

batteries that will last several years

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

adjustable -

normally 6 hourly) and upload its

recorded data to a remote database.

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

2 wire Isolated

20mA

2 x Pulse

Inputs

24V 30mA

Generator

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

batteries that will last several years

normally 6 hourly) and upload its

continuously connected to the server allowing for

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

2 wire Isolated

20mA

Input

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 - Connecti

on 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 status of the housing.

 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

on has been established to the server

lease note, this button is touch sensitive in order to maintain the waterproof status of the housing.

the Bluetooth radio on and off.

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



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 output

(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. Pulse input 1 positive

8. Pulse input 1 ground

9. Pulse input 2 positive

10. Pulse input 2 ground

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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

button.

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)

(used for powering a current loop device)

20mA isolated loop input

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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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1.7.1

External Power Supply / Solar System

The CDS546 Nimbus Loop

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.

1.7.2

Using the 4-

20mA loop input

The Nimbus Loop

logger is equipped with a fully isolated (optical) 4

applications and should be connected as below. Please take note of the polarity of the loop connections.

assist with the powering of loop devices, the

generator. This generator is designed

to provide the power for devices that source this directly off the loop

maximum power to flow on a 4-20mA

loop, should be 2

30mA. Please note, using the 24V power g

enerator to power a loop device

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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.

20mA loop input

and 24V loop power generator

logger is equipped with a fully isolated (optical) 4

20mA interface. This interface is configured for 2 wire

applications and should be connected as below. Please take note of the polarity of the loop connections.

assist with the powering of loop devices, the

Nimbus Loop

logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power

to provide the power for devices that source this directly off the loop

loop, should be 2

0mA, the generator has been desi

gned to supply a maximum of

enerator to power a loop device

uses a substantial amo

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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

20mA interface. This interface is configured for 2 wire

applications and should be connected as below. Please take note of the polarity of the loop connections.

logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power

to provide the power for devices that source this directly off the loop

. Since the

gned to supply a maximum of

uses a substantial amo

unt of power. For this

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reason, in battery operated devices, t

he loop should

achieved by setting the generator into 'L

oop

Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device

1.7.3

Using the pulse inputs

Onboard the Nimbus Loop lo

gger 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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he loop should

only be powered each time the device needs to be read.

oop

Power' mode.

Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device

gger 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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only be powered each time the device needs to be read.

This can be

Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device

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

connection to pin

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Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground

connection to pin

8 (or 10 for Input 2).

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Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground

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1.8 Sim card and battery

installation

The CDS546 Nimbus logger uses a Micr

oSIM

Slide the cover plate backwards to unlock.

Flip the cover plate up to expose the connections.

3. 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.

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.

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

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1.9

Installation considerations

The CDS546 Nimbus Loop

logger is environmentally rated to IP68

that any cables entering the logger are properly sealed by the IP68 gland.

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

seal.

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Battery Installation

Installation considerations

logger is environmentally rated to IP68

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

that any cables entering 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 critical

gland is designed to only have

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

achieving a proper

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2 LOGGER SETUP

This logger can be configured using 3 different methods:

1. Through the local Bluetooth i

nterface.

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 CDS546 Nimbus Loop logger has an

onboard Bluetooth interface which

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

server and authenticating

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

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This logger can be configured using 3 different methods:

nterface.

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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allows for the device configuration to be done

The first option is from the log

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 completed, 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 Bluet

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

Once the search has been completed, 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 Bluet

ooth 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

ooth 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, select the device from the list and

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.

Data update commands are sent 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 i

t for the next function, only 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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To make a connection, select 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

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 sent 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

t for the next function, only 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

Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration

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

Data update commands are sent 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 Mo

executing. Command Mode is shown with the [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block.

responses will be displayed in the 'Communications' block. This information ca

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 various groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterabl

and is general information about the logger

. This information consi

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 Mo

de can take several seconds depending on what the

executing. Command Mode is shown with the [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block.

responses will be displayed in the 'Communications' block. This information ca

n 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 sw

itch to Command Mode but that last instruction will

The information on this screen is ordered in various groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterabl

. This information consi

sts 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 the time of

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

de can take several seconds depending on what the

logger is currently

executing. Command Mode is shown with the [COMMAND MODE] text in the communications block.

All commands and

n be cleared by right clicking in this box and

before any of the settings changes or other instructions are accepted

. Sending a

itch to Command Mode but that last instruction will

fail.

The information on this screen is ordered in various groups. The 'General Details' box holds information that is not alterabl

. All communications are initiated by

s and is assigned at the time of

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

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Local IP

Datalog Size

Current Clock

Battery Status

Current Power

Loop Current

Loop Reading

Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static

IP system to ensure that the corre

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 conne

Battery status for

important to note that this will be the battery status read while the

than normal

load (

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

essentially idle).

An indicator as to how this

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

this parameter will display the current power status of the

Current 4-

20mA loop current reading in milliamps.

The 4-

20mA current loop reading wit

of measure.

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

interface.

When entering the new Totaliser readings (the Pulse Readings), 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

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 - h

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

pulse weight would be 100. The Pulse Reading, Pulse Weight and Pulse Units can all be entered in the 'I/O Parameter' box.

Current loop interfaces (4-20mA) work

by reading the current running through a particular sensor or device. As the reading

on the sensor changes (e.g. pressure), the sensor will adjust the amount of current flowing through the interface. This

current ranges from 4mA to 20mA (max) with 4mA bein

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Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static

IP system to ensure that the corre

ct 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 conne

cted 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 that 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

essentially idle).

An indicator as to how this

logger

is being powered. Normally the same as the power

de 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 Mains.

20mA loop current reading in milliamps.

20mA current loop reading wit

h its calibration data implemented including the unit

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, as well as setup the configuration data for the 4

When entering the new Totaliser readings (the Pulse Readings), the pulse weights are automatically calculated and

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

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

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

pulse weight would be 100. The Pulse Reading, Pulse Weight and Pulse Units can all be entered in the 'I/O Parameter' box.

by reading the current running through a particular sensor or device. As the reading

on the sensor changes (e.g. pressure), the sensor will adjust the amount of current flowing through the interface. This

current ranges from 4mA to 20mA (max) with 4mA bein

g the lowest reading the sensor can read (e.g. 0 bar on a pressure

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Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. 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.

cted 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 Mains.

h its calibration data implemented including the unit

This is the place where you would be

1 and 2, as well as setup the configuration data for the 4

-20mA