FTS LT1 User manual

LT1 FIELD QUICK START GUIDE
FOR ALL LT1 CELLULAR AND SATELLITE VARIANTS
700-LT1-QS Rev. 4 09 Feb 2021 Service and support: http://support.ftsinc.com Toll free: 1-800-548-4264 1/2
Part #: 19682
This guide is meant as a ready reference to set up an LT1 station in
the field. Details of station setup can be found on the FTS Support
website (http://support.ftsinc.com/) in the following manuals:
•LT1 Operator’s Manual (700-LT1- Man).
•FTS360 and FTS360 Config App User Manual (700-FTS360- Man)
IMPORTANT! Prior to proceeding to the field the
following MUST be completed
THE FTS 360 ADMINISTRATOR MUST:
Initialize (https://360.ftsinc.com/signup) or login to FTS360
Create a Technician account for the field technician
Ensure any SDI-12 sensors to be added in the field exist in
the sensor library (either default or custom sensor)
THE FIELD TECHNICIAN MUST:
Be invited to join FTS360 by administrator
Download the FTS360 Config App onto the device that will be
used in the field (iOS, Android or Windows)2
CELL only: Provision the SIM card and test the LT1..
Ensure the APN for the SIM card is entered (Go to the FTS
Config App’s dashboard and select “Cellular”)
GOES: Bring satellite assignment information ( NESDIS ID,
channel, baud rate, transmission time)
Log onto the FTS360 Config App, synchronize with FTS360
(section B step 4). DO NOT LOG OUT
Ensure the SD Card is inserted.
Ensure any SDI-12 sensors to be added in the field exist in
the sensor library
1 - Refer to the LT1 Operator’s Manual (700-LT1 Man) for details on testing the LT1
2 –Download at
Cellular APNs
LT1 PARTS
Also included:
•FTS approved industrial 4G SD card (inserted)
•3/32” (2.4mm) slot screw driver
•GPS/Cellular antenna (CELL only)
•GPS antenna for LT1-GOES (if LT1-GOES-GPS-BNDL ordered)
•SMA male to N female adaptor (GOES only)
Optional Items:
•Activated SIM card (inserted) if FTS cellular plan purchased
•
A. INSTALLING THE LT1
1. You will need:
•Combined GPS/cellular antenna or GPS and satellite antennas
•Antenna mounts (GPS/Cellular/Satellite
•Weatherproof (IP66) enclosure with 35mm x 7.5mm DIN rail
and grounding lug
•12VDC sealed lead acid battery
•Earth-ground system
•16 AWG - 28 AWG copper wire (for earth-ground system)
•2 spools 16-28 AWG wire (for positive and negative power
connections)
•Wire cutters and strippers
•Tools/hardware to mount enclosure and antenna
2. Connect telemetry
a) Mount the antenna(s) in the desired position
b) Connect the antenna leads to their respective connectors on
the LT1 (use SMA to N adapter as required)
3. Mount the LT1
IMPORTANT! The LT1 MUST be mounted in a weatherproof
enclosure. Exposure to rain greater than 1mm per hour or
spray may cause the unit to fail.
•Mount the LT1 onto the 35mm x 7.5mm DIN rail
4. Ground the system
FTS recommends that you consult a qualified professional to ensure
adequate earth ground protection is installed for the site and that all
local regulations and requirements are met
Connect a 16 to 28 AWG wire to the CG pin and attach the running
end to the enclosure’s grounding lug. Complete the earth
ground system in accordance with its design.
5. Connect power
IMPORTANT! If using a solar panel and regulator, follow the
manufacturer’s directions to prevent system damage.
Direct to Battery: Follow the connection sequence to prevent
damage to the system.
CG
Chassis Ground
G
Power Ground
HT
High Current Power In
(for use with FT742 heated anemometer)
PW
Positive
SIM Card
Port Access
(Cell only)
Status
Indicators
Port Access
•SD card
•Micro-B USB
FTS
provided SIM
Terminal Blocks
•Data
•Power
Cell/Satellite
GPS
Bell APN (Canada): wrmstatic.bell.ca.ioe
Verizon APN (USA): we01.vzwstatic
Rogers (Canada/USA):m2minternet.apn
Bell International (International): wrstat.bell.ca
Customer Provided SIM:_______________________________________

LT1 FIELD QUICK START GUIDE
FOR ALL LT1 CELLULAR AND SATELLITE VARIANTS
700-LT1-QS Rev. 4 09 Feb 2021 Service and support: http://support.ftsinc.com Toll free: 1-800-548-4264 2/2
Part #: 19682
a. Connect the Positive wire to the PW pin and the negative wire
to the G pin.
b. Then connect the Power Ground (G) wire to the negative pole
(ground) of the battery,
c. Finally, connect the Positive (PW) wire to the positive pole of
the battery.
6. Connect sensors
Sensors are connected via the 8-pin terminal block. Refer to the
following pin layout and the sensor’s instructions to identify the leads.
Note:
•If two SDI-12 sensors are being connected, they must have their
wires spliced and use the same pins
•Additionally, if more than two sensors are being connected, a
ground terminal (either G or GD) will have to be shared.
Sensor Pin Layout
7.
7. Finalize connections and test
Insert the terminal blocks into the LT1 and wait for the status lights
to display:
System Status
Blinking (every second)
Telemetry Status Solid On
BLE Status
Blinking (every second)
GPS Status Solid On
Note that three minutes after disconnecting from FTS360 Config App
(FCA), the LT1 will enter low power mode. All lights will be off except
System Status which will blink once every 10 seconds.
B. CONFIGURING THE STATION
•Open the FTS 360 Config App. Select Scan if station is not
automatically discovered.
•Select “Connect” to display the Station Dashboard (the BLE
status light will become solid on when connectivity established).
1. Add and configure sensors
Select NMEA, Rain Gauge or Add Sensor (to add SDI-12 sensor). Edit
fields as necessary. Save.
2. Test the sensor(s)
On the Configure Sensor screen, select the Test Sensor bar. This will
trigger a reading by the sensor and the data point(s) will be
displayed.
NOTE:New sensors should always be tested prior to leaving
the site to ensure they are operating as intended.
3. Configure GOES Telemetry/Message
a. Select the GOES line and fill in the assigned GOES settings.
b. Set up Scheduled transmissions
•Select the Configure Transmitted Bar and select the data
format type
•Press the Add Fields button and select the desired fields to be
included in the message
c. Set up Random Transmissions and Alerts
Random transmissions are transmissions that are made outside of
the scheduled transmission window and are sent when an alert
condition is detected. BLM messages do not support this.
•Select Random Transmission and input the parameters.
•Select Configure Message Transmission button
•Select Add an Alert Condition
•Use the drop-down menus to define the condition, the Data
Format type and desired fields to be included in the
message.
d. Confirm Message format Show Configured Message
Select “Show Configured Message”. A simulated message will be
displayed to confirm message format
e. Confirm satellite network and antenna power
•Select “Test GOES Transmission”
•Enter your assigned test channel and select “Fixed”
4. Save Changes and Disconnect
Save changes and select the blue “Station Disconnect” button on the
main dashboard.
NOTE: You should always manually disconnect from a station
to minimize disruption to scheduled data collection.
5. Synchronize the FTS360 Config App with FTS360
Once you enter an area where you can access
the Internet either via Wi-Fi or cellular, open
the FTS360 Config App and Sync Data.
IMPORTANT! Changes made to a station working offline using
the FTS360 Config App will not be reflected in FTS360 until the
field device is synchronized with FTS360.
B
RS485/NMEA negative
A RS485/NMEA positive
G
Signal ground
SD
SDI-12 data
SP
SDI-12 power out
GD
Power ground
RN
Discrete counter in (Rain Gauge)
P
RS485/NMEA power out
12 VDC
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