Geotech SitePro User manual

Rev 5/6/2020 Part # 22350001
SitePro Telemetry
System
Installation and Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS ................................................................... 2
Section 1: System Description........................................................................... 3
Function and Theory ......................................................................................... 3
System Components......................................................................................... 3
Enclosure...................................................................................................... 3
Antenna......................................................................................................... 4
SD Card ........................................................................................................ 4
Solar Panel.................................................................................................... 4
AC Power...................................................................................................... 4
Sensors......................................................................................................... 4
Section 2: System Installation............................................................................ 5
Solar Panel Location ......................................................................................... 5
Solar Panel Mounting........................................................................................ 5
Pole Mounting Solar Panel ........................................................................... 6
Panel Mounting Solar Panel ......................................................................... 6
Mounting the SitePro......................................................................................... 7
Wiring the SitePro ............................................................................................. 8
Solar panel wiring.......................................................................................... 8
Grounding ..................................................................................................... 9
Sensor Wiring................................................................................................ 9
Section 3: System Operation............................................................................ 10
Section 4: System Maintenance....................................................................... 11
SD Card Removal ...........................................................................................11
Section 5: System Troubleshooting ................................................................ 13
Section 6: System Specifications .................................................................... 14
Section 7: System Schematics......................................................................... 16
Section 8: Parts and Accessories.................................................................... 17
Appendix A: Customer Device Information .................................................... 18
The Warranty...................................................................................................... 21

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NOTE
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
This uses the following conventions to present information:
An exclamation point icon indicates a WARNING of a situation
or condition that could lead to personal injury or death. You
should not proceed until you read and thoroughly understand the
WARNING message.
WARNING
CAUTION
A raised hand icon indicates CAUTION information that relates to
a situation or condition that could lead to equipment malfunction
or damage. You should not proceed until you read and thoroughly
understand the CAUTION message.
A note icon indicates NOTE information. Notes provide additional
or supplementary information about an activity or concept.

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Section 1: System Description
Function and Theory
Geotech’s SitePro Telemetry Systems use cellular networks to provide data from remote
sites. The use of Geotech’s SiteView cloud-based data acquisition and data management
software enables the collection, analysis, reporting, and storage of data to any computer
or smart phone with internet connectivity. Data is stored locally on an SD card and on a
web server. Data will be stored as long as the system has power. In the case of network
connectivity loss, data will be stored locally and transmitted to the web server upon
network connection restoration. Data can also be retrieved locally from the onboard micro
SD card.
SiteView by Geotech is a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) that streamlines the
data management process. SiteView can be accessed from any computer or smartphone
with internet connectivity. SiteView manages data from multiple locations reducing the
need for localized data management software and data collection hardware.
Figure 1-1: Site to End User
System Components
Enclosure
The SitePro Telemetry System is built within a Geotech engineered NEMA 4 enclosure
with access to sensors and AC and/or Solar inputs. The enclosure includes mounting tabs
for panel mount installation. Pole mounting options are also available through Geotech.
See Section 8: Parts and Accessories.

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Antenna
Mounted to the enclosure is a 915MHz flexible antenna. The antenna reads Omni-
directional patterns allowing for large coverage ranges for installations.
SD Card
The PCB board includes 32GB Micro SD memory card to store data locally. The Micro SD
memory card can be switched or removed as needed. See Section 4: System
Maintenance on instructions for removal.
Solar Panel
Included with the SitePro Telemetry System is a lightweight, 10.8” X 15.5” X .2” (27.4 cm
X 39.3 cm X 0.5 cm) monocrystalline solar panel. The panel includes an aluminum 50°
vertical mounting bracket for panel or pole mounting. The UV and scratch resistant coating
on the panel allows for long-term outdoor use in any environment.
Larger panels and panel arrays are also available to accommodate specific global location
requirements. Contact Geotech for more information.
AC Power
If solar power options are not feasible for your site, Geotech offers an AC Power option for
SitePro systems. The AC Power option utilizes the internal 12V 9AH battery as the main
power source.
Sensors
A variety of sensors can be used with the SitePro Telemetry System:
Environmental Monitoring Sensors
oWater Quality Instruments
oWater Level / Pressure
oWeather
GECM Remediation SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
Geotech Buoy Platform
Oil/Gas Sensors
Precision Agriculture
Smart Building and Smart Site Systems
Smart City and Distributed Urban Sensor Networks

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Section 2: System Installation
Solar Panel Location
Site-specific information must be considered for the solar panel installation location. Large
objects like trees or building structures can prevent sunlight from reaching the solar panel.
When considering solar panel location, other scenarios must be taken into consideration
when planning solar capacity requirements. For example, more or less cloud coverage,
local weather patterns, and other circumstances that could inhibit sun exposure.
Select a location with maximum exposure to sunlight. Avoid shadows, especially during
mid-day. Orient the module so that the surface will receive the maximum sun exposure
over the year for your particular site. As a general guideline for solar panel placement,
position the solar panel facing south if located in the northern hemisphere or position the
solar panel facing north if located in the southern hemisphere.
For example, Denver, Colorado’s latitude is around 39 degrees. In winter, the panel
should be raised to 54 degrees (from 0°) for optimum sun. In most cases the fixed 50°
mount is sufficient. For permanent installations at extreme latitudes, setting the panel
angle equal to your latitude will suffice.
Solar Panel Mounting
Each solar panel from Geotech comes with a .1” (2.5mm) aluminum 50° vertical mounting
bracket (mounting hardware not included) for use as a pole mount or as a panel mount.
The Geotech SitePro Telemetry System has a nominal back up battery
life of 4 days using the built in 9AH battery. Longer back up times are
possible using larger solar panels and batteries.
The annual average solar resources vary from region to region. Geotech
is available to assist in a solar energy analysis per site location. Analysis
will be based on publicly available US National Labs databases.
https://www.nrel.gov/gis/assets/images/nsrdb-v3-ghi-2018-01.jpg
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/data-access/land-based-station-data/land-
based-datasets/solar-radiation

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Pole Mounting Solar Panel
Geotech recommends using a worm clamp or a U-bolt to mount the solar panel to a pole
mount. Below are examples on how to mount the solar panel using a worm clamp and a
how to mount the solar panel with a U-bolt.
Figure 2-1: Fastened panel with Worm
Clamp
Figure 2-2: Fastened Panel with U-bolt
Panel Mounting Solar Panel
If pole-mounting options are not available on the site, the solar panel will need to be panel
mounted. When panel mounting, ensure the panel is mounted securely.
Figure 2-3: Mounted Panel Installation
Hardware is not included.

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Mounting the SitePro
The enclosure comes with mounting tabs for panel mounting the enclosure. Pole mounting
hardware is available through Geotech. See Section 8: Parts and Accessories.
Figure 2-4: Example of pole mounting enclosure
Figure 2-5: Example of panel mounting enclosure
Never drill mounting holes from, or through, the inside of the enclosure
when attaching the controller to any surface. Ensure the enclosure is
mounted to a sturdy back panel.

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Wiring the SitePro
Solar panel wiring
Each solar panel comes with a 10’ (1 m) length of SJOOW rated cable.
After the solar panel and enclosure have been mounted, run the solar panel cable into the
enclosure.
Ensure the power switch for the SitePro Telemetry System is set to OFF. Connect wires to
the power in the terminal strip as seen in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6: Power connections to terminal strip
Before installing the solar panel to the SitePro enclosure, cover the array
with an opaque material before making any wiring connections. This will
prevent the modules from producing electricity when making the
connections and reduce the risk of sparks. Use safe electrical practices
at all times. Make connections in a well-ventilated area free of
flammable gas vapors or open flames.
Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position before terminating any
field wiring connections.

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Grounding
If an earth ground terminal is not available, then a ground spike must be installed.
Connect all non-current carrying metal parts to the common ground.
Sensor Wiring
Wire the sensors to the designated ports on the “Sensor In”terminal strip as seen in
Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7: Sensor connections to terminal strip

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Section 3: System Operation
When the system is mounted and wiring is complete, move the power switch to the ON
position.
When powered on, an orange LED light and blue LED lights on the PCB board will
illuminate; the system is now functional.
Detailed indicator light patterns can be used for troubleshooting if errors occur. Contact
Geotech Technical Support for assistance, [phone].
Web Application
An email with a temporary password will be sent to the email address provided to
Geotech. Log in to http://telemetry.geotechenv.com using the provided email address and
auto generated password. Geotech recommends that you change your password after
you log in.
Additional information and instructions on how to navigate the website will be available in
the Help menu within the web application.
The Station Name will be the 6-digit order number followed by a dash and the last 4 digits
of the Device ID (Radio ID number). This information is located inside the front cover of
the enclosure.
In the “Settings”tab on the SiteView website, select the relevant sensor input for your
system. Review RS-485 specifications for the device you are using.
Sensor Parameter Configuration
Consult the user manual and software information particular to the type of sensor being
used. Modbus RTU and SDI-12 parameters will be configured using the sensor OEM
software tools.
There are no locally configurable settings to be made using a
direction connection to the SitePro. All configurations are changed
using the SiteView web application.

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Section 4: System Maintenance
Solar Panel
Rinse solar panel with water to remove abrasive materials that might scratch or damage
the surface. To remove more stubborn, caked on materials, it is best to use a soft brush,
and to avoid wiping with a cloth. Scratching the surface of the solar panel will reduce
performance.
Enclosure
Clean faceplate and case with mild soaps as needed.
Battery
Charge the battery before long-term storage. Replace battery every 2 years.
Sensors
Follow cleaning instructions in the manufacturer user manual.
SD Card Removal
If the SD card needs to be removed for any reason:
1. Ensure the SitePro power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Open the SitePro enclosure by removing the 2 screws on the door of the
enclosure with a flat-head screwdriver
3. Locate the SD card on the PCB board.
Figure 4-1: SD Card on PCB
“Hot swapping”SD card will result in data sequencing tag disruption.
For best results, power the system down before removing SD card for
data transfer.

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4. Remove the SD Card.
5. Re-install SD Card after data has been extracted or replace with a new SD Card.
6. Close the enclosure door and re-install screws.
7. Turn the unit power switch back to the ON position to restore data collection.

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Section 5: System Troubleshooting
Problem: Data not populating on web app.
Solution:
Verify the Device Version and Cloud Version date and times stamps match. If
not, wait up to 24 hours for system to update.
Verify sensor input settings are entered to match serial network parameters per
device.
oFor example: Modbus RTU parameter addressing.
Problem: Data is populating but values are not scaled properly.
Solution: Under the settings tab on the web app, verify the Unit, Scale, Offset are all
properly entered for the sensor(s).
Problem: Battery is not charging.
Solution:
Verify wire connections are secure and wires are not crimped or damaged.
Ensure the solar panel is in position for maximum sun exposure.
Verify AC power source is on and reliable.
Ensure battery is not expired. Replace battery if used for more than 2 years.
If you are experiencing other problems than mentioned above, please call Geotech
Technical Support for immediate assistance, [phone].

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Section 6: System Specifications
General
Cellular Network
2G to 4G LTE, NB-IoT, 5G, CAT-M, and eSIM
(All global cellular networks available)
4FF Nano
End Device Certified (LTE-M)
AT&T, Verizon, Bell, Telus
Compatible with other carriers
offering LTE-M and NB-IoT
services
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26,
28 and 39
FCC certified and carrier end-
device certified
Regulatory Approvals
FCC (USA) MCQ-XB3M1
IC (CANADA) 1846A-XB3M1
CE / RED (EUROPE) Complete
RCM (AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND) Complete
BTLE (Configuration access only)
Long Range Radio:
1 Watt/900MHz (-110 dBm @9600 bps)
standalone network outdoor line of sight rage up
to 40 miles (Requires separate radio hardware
and network hub to access data via web
interface)
Operating Temperature Range
-4 to 122 degrees F (-20 to 50 degrees C)
Storage Temperature Range
-40 to 140 degrees F (-40 to 60 degrees C)
Onboard Digital Storage
Removable 32 GB standard (10+ years @ full
data rate)
Cloud Storage
Infinite (data storage rates vary)
Logging interval
1 second to 24 hours (logarithmic logging
supported)
SitePro to Cloud upload interval
NB-Iot 2 to 10 seconds (not configurable)
LTE-CAT-M 50 to 100mS (not configurable)
Power
Internal
9 Ah SLA Battery (Larger battery and charge
systems available to accommodate specific
global location requirements)
External
12VDC to 24VDC
Power draw
1.2Watts (nominal)
AC mains power supply battery charger
Input
100~240Vac 50/60Hz
Output
13.8VDC @ 0.8A
Power
10Watts (nom)
Solar Panel Array
Dimensions
10.8” X 15.5” X .2” (27.4 cm X 39.3 cm X 0.5 cm)
Open Circuit Voltage
22.4V
Peak Voltage
18.9V
Peak Current
930mA
Peak Power
17.6W

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For maximum power output, orient panel towards the sun
Waterproof (IP67)
UV resistant
High-efficiency monocrystalline cells
Wind up to 2,400 Pascal, or approximately 140 MPH
*Larger panels and panel arrays available to accommodate specific global location
requirements
Solar Panel Bracket
Material
Rugged 2.5mm aluminum
*Mount to any horizontal or vertical pole/pipe. Mount to any flat surface
Sensor Input
Analog input
3 x 4-20mA
Pulse
5 x 0.1Hz to 1kHz
SDI-12 Input
Version 1.4
(ASCII '0' through ASCII '9' standard addresses.
More than 10 sensors ASCII 'A' through ASCII 'Z'
(decimal 65 through 90) and ASCII 'a' through
ASCII 'z' (decimal 97 through 122).
Regulated Switched 12VDC sensor supply (not a
switching power supply))
R485
10Mbit/s or lower speeds up to 4000’ (1200m)
-7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage
Range Driver Output Short-Circuit Protection
Allows up to 32 transceivers on the serial bus
Modbus RTU protocol support via web app.
RS-232
Up to 19.2k baud
(Full speed is possible with short cables - lower
rates may need to be used for cable lengths over
50 feet)
I2C qwiic
Sensors cannot be field integrated.
Platform is not open source.
Sensors and devices must be added at time of
purchase.
Enclosure
Dimensions
10.” x 8.” x 6.” (254 mm X 203 mm X 152mm)
Mounting
10.94” x 6” (278 mm X 152 mm)
Wall brackets included (pole mount not included)
Materials
Compression Molded Fiberglass
316 Stainless Steel Hinge Pin
Access
Corner Latch Design
Rating
NEMA 4
Data Rate
Number of messages/hr.
60
Number of fields/message
32 fields
Size of field
4 floats for every field
Total size
128 Bytes/message
Bytes/day
180 kB

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Section 7: System Schematics
Figure 7-1: Solar Panel and Sensor Input Wiring

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Section 8: Parts and Accessories
Part Description
Part Number
Site Pro Telemetry System (includes set up and activation)
GEOTECH TELEMETRY,SOLAR READY
82350000
GEOTECH TELEMETRY,AC
82350001
GEOTECH,SITEPRO,TELEMETRY, BOARD ONLY, NEEDS
POWER &BOX
52350002
Replacement Parts
AC POWER,TELEMETRY
52350001
SOLAR PANEL,17W,18V
12350001
BATTERY,12VDC,9.00AH,AGM
17250010
ANTENNA,CYCLOPS,3G/2G,WALL MT
12050954
MOUNTING BRACKET,LARGE,SOLAR
12350010
MOUNTING FOOT KIT
16110181
MANUAL,GEOTECH TELEMETRY UNIT
22350001

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Appendix A: Customer Device Information
Sales order #
Model #
AC Power or Solar Power
Modem Name
Serial number
Sensor Name
Serial Number
Sensor Name
Serial Number
Sensor Name
Serial Number