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.