GO Systemelektronik BlueBox T4 User manual

Manual
BlueBox T4
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Manufacturer’s declaration
When installing the system it is necessary to ensure correct electrical connection, protection against moisture
and foreign bodies and excessive condensation, and system heating which can arise from both correct and
incorrect use. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the correct installation conditions are pro-
vided.
Creation date: 16.6.2017
Described firmware version display black and white: 2.78.36
Described firmware version display coloured: 2.78.54
Version of this manual: 1.8 en
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Table of Contents
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Essential Properties of the BlueBox System..........................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Technical Data BlueBox T4.....................................................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Technical Data BlueBox T4 Basic.........................................................................................................................................................10
1.4 Notes on the Pulse Inputs .....................................................................................................................................................................11
1.5 Notes for Operation...............................................................................................................................................................................11
2 Safety Notes and Warnings..........................................................................................................................................................................12
3 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Mounting of the BlueBox ......................................................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Connections BlueBox T4 .......................................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 Connection Options BlueBox T4 ...................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.2 Connector Pin Assignment at the BlueBox T4 .............................................................................................................................15
3.3 Connections BlueBox T4 Basic .............................................................................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Connection Options BlueBox T4 Basic .........................................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Connector Pin Assignment at the BlueBox T4 Basic ...................................................................................................................18
3.3 Connecting of the Power Supply..........................................................................................................................................................19
3.5 LAN-connection .....................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.6 Note for the IP Code ..............................................................................................................................................................................20
3.7 CAN-bus Termination at the BlueBox ..................................................................................................................................................21
3.8 Jumper Position RS-232/RS-485 and RS-485 Termination at the BlueBox........................................................................................21
4 Connection of Sensor and Actuator Modules..............................................................................................................................................22
4.1 Connection via M12 Male Plug .............................................................................................................................................................23
4.1.1 Mounting of the M12 Male Plug at the CAN-bus Cable................................................................................................................23
4.2 Connection via Spring Clips..................................................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Termination of the CAN-bus .................................................................................................................................................................25
4.4 Checking the Termination ....................................................................................................................................................................26
5 Connection of the CAN-bus Repeater ..........................................................................................................................................................27
6 The Configuration Data Sheet .....................................................................................................................................................................28
7 Switching On the BlueBox and Password Input .........................................................................................................................................31
8 The Menu Operation .....................................................................................................................................................................................33
8.1 Parameter Display ................................................................................................................................................................................33
8.1.1 Parameter Display Single .............................................................................................................................................................34
8.1.2 Parameter Display 6-way .............................................................................................................................................................35
8.1.1 Parameter display 8-way (tiles) ...................................................................................................................................................36
8.2 Main menu .............................................................................................................................................................................................37
8.2.1 System menu .................................................................................................................................................................................38
8.2.1.1 Network menu........................................................................................................................................................................39
8.2.1.1.1 IP-Address Input .............................................................................................................................................................40
8.2.1.1.2 Netmask Input ................................................................................................................................................................41
8.2.1.1.3 Gateway IP-Address (default gateway) ........................................................................................................................42
8.2.1.1.4 Timeserver Input ............................................................................................................................................................43
8.2.1.1.5 Internet Settings.............................................................................................................................................................44
8.2.1.1.5.1 UDP Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................45
8.2.1.1.5.1.1 Setting IP Address (UDP).................................................................................................................................46
8.2.1.1.5.1.2 Determine the Password of the Encryption...................................................................................................47

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8.2.1.1.5.2 Gateway Settings (Internet)...................................................................................................................................48
8.2.1.1.5.2.1 Input Gateway Settings (Internet) .................................................................................................................49
8.2.1.1.5.3 DynDNS Settings.....................................................................................................................................................50
8.2.1.1.5.3.1 Input DynDNS Settings ...................................................................................................................................51
8.2.1.1.6 Info Network ...................................................................................................................................................................52
8.2.1.2 Time menu..............................................................................................................................................................................52
8.2.1.2.1 Date Input .......................................................................................................................................................................53
8.2.1.2.2 Time of the Day Input .....................................................................................................................................................53
8.2.1.2.4 Time Drift Input ..............................................................................................................................................................54
8.2.1.2.3 Time Zone menu .............................................................................................................................................................54
8.2.1.3 Shutdown ...............................................................................................................................................................................55
8.2.1.4 Modem menu / Modem Settings ...........................................................................................................................................56
8.2.1.4.1 Modem Port Setup..........................................................................................................................................................57
8.2.1.4.2 Input of the PIN number.................................................................................................................................................58
8.2.1.4.3 Modem Type Settings.....................................................................................................................................................59
8.2.1.4.4 UMTS Settings.................................................................................................................................................................60
8.2.1.4.4.1 Input UMTS Settings ...............................................................................................................................................61
8.2.1.4.5 Modem Info (UMTS) ........................................................................................................................................................62
8.2.1.5 GPS menu ...............................................................................................................................................................................62
8.2.1.5.1 GPS Port Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................63
8.2.1.6 Display ....................................................................................................................................................................................64
8.2.1.7 Language Settings.................................................................................................................................................................65
8.2.2 Sensors List ....................................................................................................................................................................................66
8.2.2.1 Sensor menu
...........................................................................................................................................................................67
8.2.2.1.1 Interval and Average......................................................................................................................................................68
8.2.2.1.2 Calibration......................................................................................................................................................................69
8.2.2.1.3 Table Display (Sensor Values) .......................................................................................................................................70
8.2.2.1.4 Diagram Display (Sensor Values)..................................................................................................................................71
8.2.2.1.5 Sensor Info ......................................................................................................................................................................72
8.2.2.1.6 Selection Calibration Mode ...........................................................................................................................................73
8.2.3 User Variables................................................................................................................................................................................74
8.2.4 Actuators List .................................................................................................................................................................................75
8.2.4.1 Actuator menu .......................................................................................................................................................................76
8.2.4.1.1 Actuator Setting .............................................................................................................................................................77
8.2.4.1.2 Diagram Display (Actuator)...........................................................................................................................................78
8.2.4.1.3 Actuator Info ...................................................................................................................................................................78
8.2.5 Current Output ..............................................................................................................................................................................79
8.2.6 Service Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................80
8.2.7 Help menu......................................................................................................................................................................................81
8.2.7.1 System Information ...............................................................................................................................................................81
Appendix A – Adjustment of the Touch Display..............................................................................................................................................82
Appendix B – Calibrating of a pH Sensor .......................................................................................................................................................83
Appendix C – Calibration of an Oxygen Sensor .............................................................................................................................................87
Appendix D – BlueGate Server Configuration Example ................................................................................................................................89
Appendix E – Measurement Data Transmission with the Program USBImport ..........................................................................................90
Appendix F – Opening of a BlueBox Housing.................................................................................................................................................91
Appendix G – Power Supply 150 W Switch 110/230 VAC................................................................................................................................92
Appendix H – Mainboard Connectors BlueBox T4 .........................................................................................................................................94
Appendix I – Mainboard Connectors BlueBox T4 Basic.................................................................................................................................96
Appendix J – Status and Error Messages .......................................................................................................................................................98
Appendix K – Sensor Status ............................................................................................................................................................................99

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1 Overview
The BlueBox is available in four versions, as BlueBox T4, BlueBox T4 Basic, BlueBox TS and BlueBox TC.
This manual describes the versions T4 and T4 Basic, different properties of the other versions are described in
separate manuals.
The version of the BlueBox is documented on the delivery note. The serial number of BlueBox is on the type
label on the right side of the housing.
Comparison BlueBox T3∗T4 Basic T4:
Device component BlueBox T3∗BlueBox T4 Basic BlueBox T4
Data storage
Standard size 256 MB
Optional sizes 512 MB and 2 GB
Display
Touch panel, LCD black and white 240 x 128 pixel 
until Serial No. T40199
Touch panel, LCD coloured 480 x 272 pixel (65536 colours) 
from Serial No. T40200 
Interfaces
1x RS-232/RS-485 (Modbus RTU) 
1x CAN 
1x Ethernet 10 or 100 Mbit/s 
1x USB 
2x 4 – 20 mA Current output optional 
2x Pulse input 
2x Relay output 48 V/0.5 A 
1x 12 VDC/6 W integrated power supply for sensors with
RS-232/RS-485 port optional
HSPA, ISDN, analogue optional
Number of virtual sensors
Standard 5 5 10
Optional 10/20/50/100 10/20/50/100 20/50/100
∗The BlueBox T3 is an old version and no longer available.

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1.1 Essential Properties of the BlueBox System
The BlueBox is the central element of the BlueBox-System. The BlueBox-System is a modular designed meas-
urement and control system.
The BlueBox is connected via CAN (Controller Area Network) technology with sensors and actuators.
For data proccessing and communication the BlueBox is equipped with the common interfaces.
•Due to its modular structure the BlueBox system can handle almost every conceivable measurement and
control tasks.
•A BlueBox can be connected with up to 200 sensors or actuators. The connection takes place via sensor
modules1and actuator modules1(output modules).
•In addition to sensors and actuators from our own product range, we also integrate products of almost all
other manufacturers.
•The sensor-actuator modules and can be used in bus or star circuit configuration2decentralized over dis-
tances of up to 1000 meters (optionally longer).
•Measurement transfer and communication takes place via Ethernet, Internet, cellular radio3(UMTS), tele-
phone line (ISDN, analogue)3, EMC or Modbus (RS-232 / RS-485), current outputs (4 – 20 mA).
•In mobile use it is possible to connect the BlueBox with a GPS receiver for a continuous position determi-
nation.
1It is possible to connect multiple sensors/actuators to a sensor module.
2A star circuit can only be used with a repeater (see 5 Connection of the CAN-bus repeater).
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System setup:
Network setup:

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1.2 Technical Data BlueBox T4
Computer: PC 104, 200 MHz to 500 MHz
Operation system: Embedded Linux®
Main memory 256 MB
Display:Touchpanel 480 x 272 pixel; coloured
Storage media: Industrial CompactFlash card 256 MB; 512 Mb; 2 GB
Mechanical data: Housing dimensions: 280 mm x 170 mm x 90 mm (W x L x H)
Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
IP code (housing): IP65
Die-cast aluminium housing, powder coated
Colour: RAL 5010
Power supply: Nominal voltage: 24 V DC (18 V – 28 V) ∗
Nominal power: T4: 10 W; TS and TC: 13 W
additionally max. 1.85 A via the output to the modules
additionally optional 12 VDC/6 W for a power supply at the serial interface connection
Interfaces: 1 x CAN
2 x Relay output contact load 48 V/0.5 A
1 x USB (not TS and TC)
1 x Ethernet 10 or 100 Mbit/s
1 x RS-232 or RS-485 (half-duplex) optional with 12 VDC power supply
2 x current output 4 mA – 20 mA
2 x Pulse-/Digital input switching current approx. 6 mA; measurement range
up to 20 kHz; debounced up to 100 Hz
Modem (optional):Modem HSPA or Modem ISDN/analogue
Ambient conditions: Ambient temperature: Storage: -10 °C to +50 °C
Operation: -20 °C to +45 °C
avoid direct sunlight
Relative humidity: ≤ 90 % (annual average)
To ensure equipment protection and the proper functioning of the device, the above conditions are strictly to be
adhered to!
∗The connected modules receive their power from the BlueBox. Some modules have a constricted input range, so there is a
input voltage tolerance of ± 10%.
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1.3 Technical Data BlueBox T4 Basic
Computer: PC 104, 200 MHz to 500 MHz
Operation system: Embedded Linux®
Main memory 256 MB
Display black and white: Touchpanel 240 x 128 pixel
Display coloured:Touchpanel 480 x 272 pixel
Storage media: Industrial CompactFlash card 256 MB; 512 Mb; 2 GB
Mechanical data: Housing dimensions: 280 mm x 170 mm x 90 mm (W x L x H)
Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
IP code (housing): IP65
Die-cast aluminium housing, powder coated
Colour: RAL 5010
Power supply: Nominal voltage: 24 V DC (18 V – 28 V)∗
Nominal power: 10 W
additionally max. 1.85 A via the output to the modules
Interfaces: 1 x CAN
1 x USB (not TS and TC)
1 x Ethernet 10 or 100 Mbit/s
1 x RS-232 or RS-485 (half-duplex)
2 x current output 4 mA – 20 mA
Modem (optional): Modem HSPA or Modem ISDN/analogue
Ambient conditions: Ambient temperature: Storage: -10 °C to +50 °C
Operation: -20 °C to +45 °C
avoid direct sunlight
Relative humidity: ≤ 90 % (annual average)
To ensure equipment protection and the proper functioning of the device, the above conditions are strictly to be
adhered to!
∗The connected modules receive their power from the BlueBox. Some modules have a constricted input range, so there is a
input voltage tolerance of ± 10%.
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