Comet System P8510 User manual

COMET SYSTEM
www.cometsystem.cz
P8510 intelligent thermometer
P8511 intelligent single-channel transducer
P8541 intelligent four-channel transducer
USER MANUAL

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©Copyright: COMET System, Ltd.
Is prohibited to copy and make any changes in this manual, without explicit agreement of
company COMET System, Ltd. All rights reserved.
COMET System, Ltd. makes constant development and improvement of their products.
Manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes to the device without previous
notice. Misprints reserved.
Manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by using the device in conflict with
this manual. To damages caused by using the device in conflict with this manual can not be
provide free repairs during the warranty period.
This user manual describes device with firmware version 4-5-5.x. For devices with older
firmware version 4-5-1.x please read manual IE-SNC-P85x1-10.

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Table of contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................4
General safety rules .....................................................................................................................................4
Device description and important notices...............................................................................................5
Getting started....................................................................................................................................................6
What is needed for operation ....................................................................................................................6
Mounting the device....................................................................................................................................6
Device settings .............................................................................................................................................8
Checking functions....................................................................................................................................10
Device setup .....................................................................................................................................................11
Setup using web interface.........................................................................................................................11
Setup using TSensor software .................................................................................................................18
Factory defaults..........................................................................................................................................18
Communication protocols .............................................................................................................................20
Website........................................................................................................................................................20
SMTP –sending e-mails...........................................................................................................................20
SNMP ..........................................................................................................................................................21
Modbus TCP ..............................................................................................................................................22
SOAP...........................................................................................................................................................23
Syslog...........................................................................................................................................................24
SNTP ...........................................................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................25
I forgot the device IP address..................................................................................................................25
I can not connect to the device...............................................................................................................25
Error or n/a is displayed instead the measured value .........................................................................26
Error2 is displayed on all channels instead the measured value.........................................................26
I forgot the password for setup...............................................................................................................26
Factory defaults..........................................................................................................................................26
Technical specifications..................................................................................................................................27
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................27
Basic parameters ........................................................................................................................................28
Operating terms .........................................................................................................................................30
End of operation .......................................................................................................................................30
Technical support and service .................................................................................................................30
Preventive maintenance............................................................................................................................30
Optional accessories........................................................................................................................................31

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Introduction
This chapter provides basic information about device. Before starting please read
this manual carefully.
P8510 Intelligent Thermometer or P8511 and P8541 Transducers are used to measure
temperature or relative humidity. Temperature can be displayed in °C or °F. Relative
humidity have unit %RH. Communication with the device is realized via Ethernet network.
P8510 Thermometer has compact design and measures the temperature in place of
installation. To P8511 Transducer is designed to connect one probe. To P8541 Transducer
is possible connect up to fours probes. Temperature or humidity probes are available as
optional accessories.
General safety rules
The following summary is used to reduce the risk of injury or damage the device.
To prevent injury, please follow instructions in this manual.
The device can be services only by a qualified person. The device contains no
serviceable parts inside standard means.
Don’t use the device, if it doesn’t work correctly. If you think, that the device is
not working correctly, let check it by qualified service person.
It’s forbidden to use the device without the cover. Inside the device can be a dangerous
voltage and may be risk of electric shock.
Use only the appropriate power supply adapter according to manufacturer specifications
and approved according to relevant standards. Make sure, that the adapter does not have
damaged cables or covers.
Connect the device only to network parts approved according to relevant standards.
Connect and disconnect the device properly. Don’t connect or disconnect Ethernet cable
or probes, if the device is powered.
The device may be installed only in prescribed areas. Never expose the device to higher or
lower temperatures than is allowed. The device has not improved resistance to moisture.
Protect it from dripping or splashing water and do not use at areas with condensation.
Don’t use device in explosive environments.
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Don’t stress the device mechanically.
Device description and important notices
This chapter contains informations about basic features. Also there are
important notices concerning to functional safety.
Values from the device can be read using an Ethernet connection. The following formats
are supported:
Web pages with user changeable look and XML files
Modbus TCP protocol
SNMPv1 protocol
SOAP protocol
The device can also be used to check measured values and if the limit is exceeded, device
sends warning messages. Possible ways to sending warning messages:
Sending e-mails up to 3 e-mail addresses
Sending SNMP traps up to 3 configurable IP addresses
Displaying the alarm status on web page
Sending messages to Syslog server
The device setup can be made by the TSensor software or web interface. TSensor software
can be free downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. Also you will find there latest
firmware for your device. Do not upload to your device firmware which is not designed for
it. Unsupported firmware can damage your device.
Device does not support powering over Ethernet cable (PoE). PoE splitter must be used.
Compatible PoE splitter can be purchased as optional accessories. Splitter must have 5V
output with approximately 1W.
Reliability of warning messages delivering (e-mail, trap, syslog), depends on
actual availability of necessary network services. The device should not be used
for critical applications, where malfunction could cause to injury or loss of
human life. For highly reliable systems, redundancy is essential. For more
information please see standard IEC 61508.
Never connect the device directly to the Internet. If it is necessary connect the
device to the Internet, properly configured firewall must be used. Firewall can
be partially replaced with the NAT.

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Getting started
Here you can find informations necessary to put newly purchased equipment to
operation. This procedure is only informative.
What is needed for operation
To install the unit you need to the following equipment. Before installation check if it’s
available.
P8510 Thermometer or P8511 Transducer, P8541 Transducer
power supply adapter 5V/250mA (or compatible PoE splitter)
RJ45 LAN connection with appropriate cable
free IP address in your network
for P8511 Transducers one probe. For P8541 Transducer up to 4
temperatures probes type DSTR162/C, DSTGL40/C, DSTG8/C or relative
humidity probe DSRH
Mounting the device
check if the equipments from previous chapter are available
install the latest version of TSensor software. This software is used to all
device settings.
TSensor software can be free downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
Software can be also supplied on CD. Device configuration can be made
using web interface. For web configuration is not TSesnor software necessary.
contact your network administrator to obtain following informations for the
connection to the network:
IP address:
_____._____._____._____
Gateway:
_____._____._____._____
Netmask:
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check if there is no IP address conflict when you connect the device into
network for the first time. The device has from factory set the IP address to
192.168.1.213. This address must be changed according to informations from
the previous point. When you installing several new devices, connect them to
the network one after another.
connect probes to P8511 or P8541 Transducer
connect the Ethernet connector
connect the power adapter 5V/250mA
LEDs on LAN connector should blink after connecting the power
P8510 Thermometer connection:
P8511 Transducer connection:

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P8541 Transducer connection:
Connect via PoE splitter:
Device settings
run configuration software TSensor on your PC
switch to an Ethernet communication interface
press button Find device...
the window shows all available devices on your network

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click to Change IP address to set new address according to network
administrator instructions. If your device is not listed, then click Help! My
device wasn’t found! Then follow the instructions. MAC address is on
product label. The device is factory set to IP 192.168.1.213.
gateway may not be entered if you want to use the device only in local
network. If you set the same IP address which is already used, the device will
not work correctly and there will be collisions on the network. If the device
detects a collision of IP address then reboot is performed automatically.
after changing IP address device is restarted and new IP address is assigned.
Restart of the device takes about 10 seconds.
connect to device using TSensor software and check the measured values. If
P8511 or P8541 Transducer values are not displayed, it’s necessary to find
probes using button Search probes (Find probes).
set the other parameters (alarm limits, SMTP server, etc.). Settings are saved
after click on button Save changes.

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Checking functions
The last step is to check measured values on the device website. In the address bar of the
web browser, enter the device IP address. If the default IP address was not changed, then
insert http://192.168.1.213.
Displayed web page lists actual measured values. If the web pages are disabled, you can see
text Access denied. If the measured value exceeds the measurement range or probe is not
correctly installed, then is shown Error message. If the channel is switched off, the web site
displayed n/a instead of the value.