Geosense Wi-SOS 100 User manual

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Wi-SOS 100
WIRELESS DATA TRANSMITTER

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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Description
1.2 Theory of operation
1.3 EMC - Electro Magnetic Compatibility
2.0 CONFORMITY
3.0 MARKINGS
4.0 DELIVERY
4.1 Packaging
4.2 Handling
4.3 Inspection
4.4 Storage
5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 Wiring details
5.2 Using a magnet to force website connection
5.3 Magnet activation
5.4 Logging into Geosense®sensor platform
5.5 Using the map feature
5.6 Using the Geosense®sensor platform
5.7 Using the sensor platform to read data
5.8 Exporting data to excel
6.0 MAINTENANCE
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
8.0 SPECIFICATION
9.0 SPARE PARTS
10.0 RETURN OF GOODS
11.0 LIMITED WARRANTY

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended for all users of Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 supplied by Geosense
and provides information on their installation, operation and maintenance.
1.1 General Description
The Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 is a direct to web (D2W) wireless data transmitting node. It
is housed in a waterproof (IP68) case and can be used with sensors that output 4-20mA
or single ended voltage. The data it transmits is sent to a central website via the cloud.
The nodes can be read wirelessly from any PC/laptop as well as smartphones and tablets
via an internet web browser.
Designed to be used with :-
• Tilt meters
• Tilt Beams
• Piezometers
• Displacement transducers
• Total Pressure cells
Particular features of the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 are:-
• CE compliant
• IP68 Waterproof casing
• Cloud data storage
• Remote access
• Secure website
• Built in SIM card
• Long battery life
• Simple to set up
It is VITAL that personnel responsible for the
installation and use of the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 ,
READS and UNDERSTANDS this manual, prior to
working with the equipment.

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1.2 Theory of Operation
The Geosense® Wi-SOS 100 is a revolutionary low cost wireless monitoring solution.
With no extra power supply or data cables required you can connect the device to any
compatible 4-20mA or single ended voltage sensor and data is automatically transmitted
to our sensor platform for reporting and logging. Each Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 can
connect to 1-2 single output sensors or a single biaxial tilt sensor.
The electronics within the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 are completely encased in a
waterproof (IP68) casing, therefore eliminating the need for additional casings. The small,
light casing allows the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 to be installed in small spaces.
The Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 has an internal batter that is estimated to last 5+ years at
15 minute reading intervals, but may change depending on reading frequency. This
eliminates the need for external battery packs and thus placing the Geosense®Wi-SOS
100 is a lot more flexible.
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 comes with a fully integrated GSM SIM card. The SIM card
comes fully set up and is tailored to the country in which they are being used in. This
gives the customer absolute piece of mind, in the knowledge that the Geosense®Wi-
SOS 100 comes ready to use.
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 is accessed through a cloud-powered sensor platform. Each
customer will get an individual login, which can be used to view all of the Geosense®
Wi-SOS 100’s at each individual site. The data can be viewed in simple graphs and
visualisations for ease of reading. This allows customers to build up a network of
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100’s and monitor each node at each site remotely.
The data can also be downloaded in CSV format for use in excel.

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1.3 EMC - Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EMC is the electromagnetic interaction of electrical and electronic equipment with other
electrical and electronic equipment. All electronic devices have the potential to emit and
be affected by electromagnetic fields. With the reduction in size of electrical components
and the ever increasing amount of electrical & electronic devices such as mobile phones,
two-way radios, safety control systems, signalling, generators, welding equipment,
power cables etc in all environments, especially construction sites, there is a huge
potential for devices to interfere with each other.
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 has been designed and tested for EMC under the relevant CE
marking directives (see declaration).

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Geosense Ltd
Nova House
Rougham Industrial Estate
Rougham, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk, IP30 9ND
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.geosense.co.uk
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Geosense Ltd at above address declare that the equipment detailed below,
complies with the requirements of the following EU Directives:-
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC
• Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2002/95/EC
• Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Equipment description: Wireless data transmitter
Make/Brand: Geosense
Model: Wi-SOS 100
Compliance has been assessed with reference to the following harmonised standard:
EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
EMC requirements. General requirements.
A technical file for this equipment is retained at the above address.
MarƟn Clegg
Director
Rougham,May2013
2.0 CONFORMITY

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4.3 Inspection
It is vital to check all the equipment in the shipment as soon as possible after taking
delivery and well before installation is to be carried out. Check that all the
components that are detailed on the documents are included in the shipment.
Check that the equipment has not been physically damaged.
If components are missing or damaged, contact the delivery company, the supplier
and / or Geosense.
4.0 DELIVERY
This section should be read by all users of the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100
4.2 Handling
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100’s are robust electronic items, therefore but there is a risk of
damage if incorrectly handled .They and their associated equipment should always
be handled with care during transport storage and installation.
Once the shipment has been checked ( see below ), it is recommended that the
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 remains in its original packaging for storage or transport.
4.1 Packaging
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100’s are packed for transport to their desired location.
Packaging is suitably robust to allow normal handling by transport companies.
However, inappropriate handling techniques may cause damage to the packaging
and the enclosed equipment. The packaging should be carefully inspected upon
delivery and any damage MUST be reported to both the transport company and
Geosense®.

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3.0 MARKING
The markings found on the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 are shown below:-
FRONT SIDE

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4.4 Storage
All equipment should be stored in a dry environment that is protected from direct
sunlight.
Although the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 has a waterproof rating of IP68, care should
be taken to not damage the outer casing, as this would compromise the protection
and possibly lead to failure of the product.
The Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 is supplied with the sensor wires already attached, and
care must be taken to not damage these wires.
When not being used the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 should be cleaned and stored
inside.

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5.0 INSTALLATION
The following sections describe some typical installation procedures for Geosense®
Wi-SOS 100
This section of the manual is intended for all users of Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 and is
intended to provide guidance with respect to their installation.
Please refer to the manual for each sensor being used in conjunction with the Wi-SOS
100.
It is VITAL that personnel responsible for the installation and use of the Geosense®
Wi-SOS 100 READS and UNDERSTANDS the manual, prior to working with the
equipment.
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As stated before, it is vital to check all the equipment in the
shipment soon after taking delivery and well before
installation is to be carried out. Check that all components
that are detailed on the shipping documents are included.
5.1 Installation- Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 Wiring details
During installation the following wiring procedure should be observed. If the client
chooses to use their own specified cable the colour system should be ignored and
the letter designation should be followed only.
Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 nodes normally come ready wired to the sensor required
but in the event they are supplied separately the following wiring should be used.
Colour Description
Red 15 v output from Geosense®Wi-SOS 100
Green Ground
Blue Return from sensor
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5.1.1 4-20 mA - 2 wire
4-20 mA - 3 wire
5.1.2 Single ended voltage
Wi-SOS 100 Sensor
15 v output from Wi-SOS 100 V+ Loop X+ X+
Return from sensor S Loop X- X-
Ground G Ground G
Wi-SOS 100 Sensor
15 v output from Wi-SOS 100 V+ Loop X+ X+
Return from sensor S Loop X- X-
Ground G Ground on box G
Wi-SOS 100 Sensor
15 v output from Wi-SOS 100 V+ Voltage + X+
Return from sensor S Signal S
Ground G Ground G

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5.3 Magnet Activation
In order to activate the GPRS connection with
the magnet complete the following steps :-
1.) Hold the magnet over the magnet icon as
seen in the picture
A single tone will sound while the magnet is in
the correct position
5.2 Using a magnet to force a website
connection
Using a small supplied magnet (supplied with
each unit) the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 can be
forced to attempt an immediate connection to
the website. A successful connection will
validate the GPRS coverage at the chosen
installation and also upload details of signal
strength to the website.
2.) Hold the magnet in this position until the
blue light appear and the tone stops

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5.) Upon successful connection the light will
turn green and a positive ‘ascending’ tone will
sound to indicate a successful connection
3.) Remove the magnet and an ascending tone
will sound to indicate a successful activation
6.) Upon a failed connection, the light will turn
red and a negative ‘descending’ tone will
sound to indicate a failure.
4.) Wait for 30-40 seconds during which time
the blue light will flash and a short activity tone
will both sound approximately every 5 seconds.
NOTE: if this is the first time the Geosense®
Wi-SOS 100 has been activated since
shipping, this process may take several
minutes.

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5.5 Logging in to Geosense®sensor platform
1.) Go to https://www.outpostcentral.com/
english/login.aspx and enter your username
and password provided via email.
5.4 Failure to connect
If the unit fails to connect it may be due to the following:-
A.) Insufficient Signal strength
Move the unit to a higher or more open location.
B.) Temporary GPRS network problem
The Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 uses GSM to upload its data, therefore by using a
mobile phone you can check that you are in an adequate reception area.
C.) Damaged Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 unit.
The unit has been damaged since last used. Check connections to sensors have not
mistakenly fed high voltages in the device.
ONCE THE UNIT AND SENSOR HAS BEEN
INSTALLED PLEASE CONTACT GEOSENSE ON [phone] TO ALLOW
UNIT TO BE VIEWED ON THE WEBSITE.
2.) You will now be logged into your Geosense
sensor platform account. From this page you
will be able to view and manage all of your
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Your nodes will come fully set-up, ready to log
the sensors attached. To switch between
nodes, use the drop down menu.
5.6 Using the Geosense®sensor platform
Once logged in you will see a screen which
shows graphs of your sensors.
5.7 Using the sensor platform to read data
You can scroll over the graph to view the
individual readings as specific times.
Navigation bar:
1. move graph
2. Zoom in
3. Zoom out
4. Move backwards (24hrs)
5. Move forward (24hrs)
6. Save graph
7. Export to excel (CSV)
8. Toggle markers
9. Add comment
10. Toggle comments
11. Compare data with previous data
12. Email graph
13. Toggle horizontal grid
5.7 Using the sensor platform to read data
On the main screen you will see a graph with
the data from your nodes. To access the
features of the graph simply double click the
graph space.
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5.8 Exporting data to excel
From the graph window click on the excel icon
at the bottom of the screen.
This will download a CSV file and the data can
be read in excel. Save and file as required.
5.5.1 Using the Map feature
You can use the map feature to view on a map
where each node is situated. To open the map
simply click the world icon in the top bar.
5.5.2 Using the Map feature
Using the drop down menu choose the desired
site to view its location.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAP FEATURE
IS ONLY A VISUALISATION FEATURE FOR
VIEWING THE LOCATION OF THE
SENSORS.

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6.0 MAINTENANCE
The Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 is maintenance free.
However, the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100’s outer casing should be kept clean and
protected when not installed.
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: As the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 is used with a sensor it is important to make
sure that if there is a problem is it the Wi-SOS 100 node and not the sensor which
is faulty.
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Red light upon start-up Insufficient signal strength Move to a more open location
Temporary GPRS network issue Test net work with a smart phone
Damaged unit Send back to Geosense for
assessment
No lights or sound Empty battery Contact Geosense
Readings not as expected Incorrect wiring Check wiring or contact Geosense
Sensor not working Check sensor
8.0 SPECIFICATION
Channels Single channel and dual channel available
Accuracy 0.1% (16-bit ADC)
Electrical 0-20mA, single ended voltage
Switched power output max 50mA
Flash memory 300k
Channel sampling rate Standard 15 min, variable (1min to 24hr) but will effect
battery life.
2G GPRS Frequencies 900/1800/850/1900 Mhz
Weight 255g
Dimensions L X W X H (mm) 110 x 55 x 40mm
Working temperature range -5 to 60 C°
Battery life 5 years @ 15 min sampling rate
Download frequency Standard 1 per day, variable but will affect battery life

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9.0 SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
9.1 SPARE PARTS
The Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 does not have any replaceable parts apart from cable,
which if damaged, can be repaired.
9.2 ACCESSORIES
The Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 comes with a magnet for activation. Any magnet can be
used for this if the one supplied is misplaced.

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10.0 RETURN OF GOODS
10.1 Returns procedure
If goods are to be returned for any reason the customer should contact Geosense®for a
Returns Authorisation Number, request a Returned Equipment Report Form
GQF034 prior to shipment.
Complete the Returned Equipment Report Form GQF034, including as much detail as
possible, and enclose it with the returned goods.
Forms can be downloaded from our web site under the support section/returns
A copy of both forms should be faxed / e-mailed to the Geosense®offices, in advance of
shipping the goods.
10.1.1 Chargeable Service or Repairs
Inspection & estimate
It is the policy of Geosense®that an estimate is provided to the customer prior to any
repair being carried out. A set charge for inspecting the equipment and providing an
estimate is also chargeable.
10.1.2 Warranty Claim
(See Limited Warranty Conditions)
This covers defects which arise as a result of a failure in design or manufacturing. It is a
condition of the warranty that the Geosense®Wi-SOS 100 must be installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and has not been subject to misuse.
In order to make a warranty claim, contact Geosense and request a Returned Equip-
ment Report Form QF034. Tick the warranty claim box and return the form with the
goods as above. You will then be contacted and informed whether your warranty claim is
valid.
10.2 Packaging and Carriage
All used goods shipped to the factory must be sealed inside a clean plastic bag and
packed in a suitable carton. If the original packaging is not available, Geosense should
be contacted for advice. Geosense®will not be responsible for damage resulting from
inadequate returns packaging or contamination under any circumstances.
10.3 Transport & Storage
All goods should be adequately packaged to prevent damage in transit or intermediate
storage.