Flexitron webdyn MTX-StarSensor User manual

MTX-StarSensor
Manual local conguration
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Index
MTX-StarSensor local conguration................................................................................................................3
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
2. MTX-StarSensor operating modes.....................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Placing the MTX-StarSensor in conguration mode. ............................................................. 4
2.2 Connections required to congure the MTX-StarSensor correctly........................................ 4
3. Conguration software..................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Sections of the conguration software................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION section........................................................................... 8
3.1.2 READ DATA / TOOLS Section...................................................................................... 22
1. APPENDIX: Example of commissioning a VEGAPULS C11 sensor..........................................................................30
2. APPENDIX: Example of initializing a Hydrostatic Pressure Sensor....................................................................39
Contact ..........................................................................................................................................................................................49

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MTX-StarSensor local conguration
1. Introduction
The MTX-StarSensor is a ULP (Ultra Low Power) device that periodically reads data from 4-20mA type
sensors. It has an internal battery pack that powers the MTX-StarSensor device itself, as well as the
4-20mA sensor. The readings are stored in its internal non-volatile memory and can be automatically
sent to a remote server/platform via FTP, MQTT (optional) via a 2G, 3G or 4G network (depending on the
version). If the MTX-StarSensor device is installed in a location with no coverage, the stored data can be
downloaded locally via an RS232 serial bus connected to a Windows 10 PC or Tablet, or via Bluetooth.

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2. MTX-StarSensor operating modes
The MTX-StarSensor device has two modes of operation. The rst is normal mode, in which the MTX-
StarSensor device performs the tasks for which it has been congured (waking up at certain times,
taking 4-20mA sensor readings, sending data through the cellular network if it is congured to do this,
etc.). The second is the conguration mode. In conguration mode, the MTX-StarSensor device can be
congured locally using an RS232 serial cable or via Bluetooth communication and can also be used to
read the 4-20mA sensor data records stored in the internal memory, in the event that they are not being
transmitted over the cellular network.
2.1 Placing the MTX-StarSensor in conguration mode.
Before entering conguration mode, the SIM card must be inserted correctly into the MTX-StarSensor
and the antenna must be connected.
To put the MTX-StarSensor device in conguration mode, simply bring a magnet close to the indicated
point on the MTX-StarSensor.
The LED on the MTX-StarSensor will then illuminate. This indicates that the MTX-StarSensor has detected
the magnet, it will then wake up and enter conguration mode. After about 15 seconds the LED will ash
intermittently. This indicates that the MTX-StarSensor device is in conguration mode and is ready to be
congured via the RS232 serial port or a Bluetooth wireless connection.
2.2 Connections required to congure the MTX-StarSensor correctly
Communication via the RS232 serial cable.
To communicate locally with the MTX-StarSensor, a Windows 10 computer or tablet and an RS232 serial
port are required. If the computer or tablet does not have an RS232 serial port, a USB/RS232 converter
can be used.
Communication via Bluetooth:
To communicate locally with the MTX-StarSensor, a Windows 10 computer or tablet with a compatible
Intel Bluetooth module is required.

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3. Conguration software
The MTX-StarSensor conguration software has the following appearance.
First decide whether you are going to access the MTX-StarSensor via an RS232 serial cable connection
or wirelessly via Bluetooth, and proceed as follows:
Conguration using the RS232 serial cable:
At the top of the screen, select the “SERIAL PORT” option and the RS232 serial port number to be used,
this is the COM number of the PC or Tablet that will be used to communicate with the MTX-StarSensor
device.

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Once this is done, click on the “Login” button located at the bottom of the screen, after which another
screen will appear, as follows.
Here you can enter the password to access the MTX-StarSensor device. The default (factory) password is
“mtx”, in lower case. This can be changed later in the conguration program.
Once this is done, and if the password is correct, the current conguration of the device will be loaded
automatically, as shown on the screen.
Communication via BLUETOOTH:
The “BLUETOOTH” option should be selected at the top of the screen.
Once the BLUETOOTH option has been selected, click on the “Login” button located at the bottom of
the screen, after which another screen will appear as follows. This shows the MTX-StarSensor devices
that have been accessed within the last hour. The “Search” button must be clicked to scan for MTX-
StarSensor devices. Before clicking on the “Search” button, make sure that you have Bluetooth activated
on your Windows 10 PC or tablet.

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After the search, the discovered devices will appear. Select the device you want to access and click on
the “Select” button.
Once connected via Bluetooth, a screen will appear as follows.
On this screen you must enter the password to access the device. The default (factory) password is “mtx”,
in lower case. You can change it later using the conguration software.
Once this is done, and if the password is correct, the current conguration of the device will be loaded
automatically, as shown on the screen.

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3.1 Sections of the conguration software
The conguration software has two well-differentiated sections which can be accessed from the upper
tabs. The “GENERAL CONFIGURATION” menu, containing the various conguration options for the MTX-
StarSensor device, and the “READ DATA / TOOLS” menu, from where it is possible to perform sensor
measurement tests, 2G/3G/4G transmission tests, set local time, download stored data, etc. It also
includes the “IMPORT/EXPORT CONFIG” menu. This option lets you export the conguration shown on
the screen to a le and import other congurations from les.
NB: if you import a conguration from one MTX-StarSensor to another, do not forget to congure the
device ID eld afterwards. Furthermore, once an imported conguration has been applied to an MTX-
StarSensor, it must still be calibrated.
3.1.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION section
The general conguration section is divided into several other sections. Here we will describe each one.
3.1.1.1 SIM card conguration
In this section you must enter the APN, USER and PASSWORD parameters for the SIM card provided
by your operator, i.e. the parameters that enable the modem to access the 2G, 3G or 4G networks
(depending on the module) for the automatic sending of data and remote conguration.

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The radio technology to be used can be congured (AUTO, 2G, 3G or 4G (depending on the model)). We
recommend you use AUTO, the modem will then automatically choose the best available technology. It
may be useful to specify a specic technology (to shave a few seconds off the network connection time)
in locations where you clearly only have one technology available (e.g. 2G only), or if your SIM card only
works with a certain technology.

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3.1.1.2 FTP server conguration
One method of sending recorded data is by FTP. From the conguration box selected below you can enter
the various parameters for FTP communication.
Description of each of the FTP service conguration parameters:
• Server: an IP or DNS which can be indicated with: the TCP port to be used. Example: x.x.x.x:21
• User: the FTP server user
• Password: the FTP server password
• Path: full directory path where the output les will be sent.
• Mode: you can choose “Passive” or “Active”, depending on the type of SIM card (private or
public IP) and the security settings of your server.
• Transfer Type: ASCII or BINARY. Select ASCII, the data collected by the MTX-StarSensor is
always of the ASCII type.