Halytech microSpider2 Environmental User manual

microSpider2 Environmental
Quick Start Guide
This guide is not a replacement for the User Manual. Please refer to the complete
microSpider2 manual available from our website: www.halytech.com.au
Once on the website, go to Products Data Loggers microSpider, and at the
bottom of the page select the ‘Downloads’ tab. From there you will be able to download
the manual to suit your microSpider2 software version.
Parts List (included in the box)
1 x microSpider2 bottom assembly (electronics and metal protector bar)
1 x microSpider2 top assembly (batteries and antenna)
Set of 4 screws & nuts
1 x greased rubber O-ring
1 x IO connector (8-pin)
2 x connector sealing caps
1 x Quick Start Guide (this document)
NOTE: A new microSpider2 is shipped without a SIM card and with the main battery
disconnected from the circuit.
Tools/Parts Required for Installation (purchased separately)
3mm Hex head screw driver
External aerial (External Aerial units only)
LanLink Comms cable (required for initial setup only)
Extra IO connector

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Installing a SIM Card
You need a SIM card to receive automatic e-mail and/or FTP reports from your
microSpider2 over the phone network. Halytech can provide fully functioning SIM cards
for you. Alternatively, you can source your own SIM card by contacting your preferred
mobile phone carrier and requesting a SIM card provisioned with a plan enabling
internet access.
microSpider2 units are fitted with two different type of SIM card holders. They are easily
distinguishable by the colour of their cover - either black of silver. Please follow the
instructions relevant to the type of SIM card holder installed in your unit.
IMPORTANT: Before installing a SIM card into a microSpider2, put it in a standard
mobile phone and disable its PIN, if it has one.
To install a SIM card into a microSpider2 fitted with a BLACK SIM card holder:
1. Remove the metal bar protecting the circuit board by gently lifting it out of the
grooves.
2. If connected, disconnect the battery from the circuit board by squeezing the
locking latch and gently pulling the connector upwards.
3. Insert the SIM card:
a. Slide the SIM card cover holder to the “OPEN” position
b. Lever it upwards on its hinge to open it.
c. Slide the SIM card into the groove of the cover, observing the proper
notch orientation.
d. Close the cover and slide the cover into the “LOCK” position.
a. b.
c. d.

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To install a SIM card into the microSpider2 fitted with a SILVER SIM card holder:
1. Remove the metal bar protecting the circuit board by gently lifting it out of the
grooves.
2. If connected, disconnect the battery from the circuit board by squeezing the
locking latch and gently pulling the connector upwards.
3. Insert the SIM card:
a. Slide the SIM card cover holder to the “OPEN” position
b. Lever it upwards on its hinge to open it.
c. Lay the SIM card flat onto the base of the SIM socket, observing the
proper notch orientation.
d. Close the cover
e. Slide the cover into the “LOCK” position.
a. b. c.
d. e.

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Connecting the Antenna and Power
1. Take the pre-greased O-ring out of the plastic bag and feed the antenna and
power cables through it.
(Fitting the O-ring into the case will be discussed in the next section.)
2. Connect the antenna by pressing the flying lead connector squarely onto the
gold circuit board antenna connector until it "clicks-in".
Connect the battery lead by pushing it onto a free battery connector on the circuit board
(usually BATT1) until it clicks into place.
3. EXTERNAL ANTENNA UNITS ONLY
These units are fitted with an SMA male connector on the top of the case.
Once the external antenna is connected, it is recommended to seal the
connection by using self-vulcanising rubber tape.

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Case Assembly
NOTE: A video clip showing the case assembly is available at
www.halytech.com.au/images/downloads/microspider/o-ring.wmv
1. Re-Insert the metal bar protecting the circuit board into the case grooves.
Make sure that antenna cable passes the bar on the same side as the battery
lead
2. Insert the O-ring into the groove of the top (battery) half of the case –see
illustration below. The easiest way is to hold one corner in and then run a
finger around the groove a few times.
The O-ring is pre-greased when shipped to ensure a good seal and easy
assembly. If you need more lubrication use tap grease “Fix-a-tap”, available at
your local hardware store.
3. Align the two halves while making sure the cables are not caught in-between.
Using a hand at each end, pinch the flange at both ends with thumb and
forefinger and squeeze gently until the halves slide together.
When correctly assembled, the two halves will remain together when finger
pressure is removed. If the O-ring is pushing them apart then something
is wrong –you must repeat the assembly procedure.
4. Insert the four screws and nuts but do not over-tighten. Force is not required
to maintain the seal.

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Connecting Inputs and Outputs
BACK (SOLDER) END VIEW
Pin numbers are as shown above, when looking at the back (solder end) of the
connector with the notch facing upwards. Both connectors have identical pinouts.
I/O CONN 1 I/O CONN 2

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I/O CONNECTOR 1
PIN
FUNCTION
COMMENT
1
SWITCH 1 / COUNTER 1 /
QUADRATURE 1A
Active is short to GROUND
2
ANALOGUE 1
0 –2.4V or 4-20 mA range
3
GROUND
4
SWITCH 2 / COUNTER 2 /
QUADRATURE 1B
Active is short to GROUND
5
ANALOGUE 2
0 –2.4V or 4 - 20 mA range
6
GROUND
7
SWITCHED POWER OUT
Driven by CONTROL 1, max 1A
8
EXTERNAL POWER IN
Nominal 12V 1A DC
I/O Connector 1 is located in the middle of the case.
I/O CONNECTOR 2
PIN
FUNCTION
COMMENT
1
SWITCH 3 / COUNTER 3 /
QUADRATURE 2A
Active is short to GROUND
2
ANALOGUE 3
0 –2.4V or 4 - 20 mA range /
short to GND
3
GROUND
4
SWITCH 4 / COUNTER 4 /
QUADRATURE 2B
Active is short to GROUND
5
ANALOGUE 4
0 –2.4V or 4 - 20 mA range /
short to GND
6
GROUND
7
OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUT
Driven by CONTROL 2,
nominal 10 mA
8
INTERNAL LOW VOLTAGE SENSOR
POWER SUPPLY
User selectable as 3.3V or 5V,
supplied by internal battery,
max 100 mA
I/O Connector 2 is located on the right hand side of the case when viewed from the
front.
NOTE: all of the GROUND pins are equivalent and all inputs and outputs are
referenced to this common ground.

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Using the Connectors
Some usage scenarios of the microSpider2 I/O connectors are outlined below:
Connect inputs as per manual:
oSwitch, event, counter and quadrature inputs - connected directly to
appropriate input and GROUND.
o4-20mA –Connect directly between an available analogue input and
GROUND. External resistors are NOT required.
oVoltage inputs with a range of up to 2.4V –connected directly
between an available analogue input and GROUND
oVoltage inputs with a range over 2.4V –connected via dividing
resistors (not supplied –see the manual for details)
“SWITCHED POWER OUT” on I/O Connector 1 can be used to power
sensors from an external power supply connected to “EXTERNAL POWER
IN”. The microSpider2 will switch the power to the sensor when required. If an
external power supply is connected, it will also power the microSpider in
preference to its internal battery pack as long as its voltage is above
approximately 7.5V
“OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUT” on I/O Connector 2 can be used to control
external devices such as samplers and power supplies. When activated, this
output will create a connection to GROUND through a 440 Ohm resistor.
“INTERNAL LOW-VOLTAGE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY” on I/O Connector 2
can be used to power low power sensors directly from the microSpider2
internal battery pack. This output is user settable as either 3.3V or 5V and is
current limited to approximately 100mA. Please note that using this power
supply will increase the system power consumption and reduce the
microSpider2 battery life.
Prior to leaving a site, you must ensure that any unused I/O connector and the
communications connector (see below) are fitted with supplied sealing caps to prevent
contact contamination.

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Connecting the microSpider2 to your PC
1. You must use the special LANlink Communications cable.
2. Turn your computer on and disconnect it from your network.
3. Plug the round connector end of the cable into the communications connector
of the microSpider2. (When viewed from the front, the communication
connector is on the left.)
4. Connect the Y-end of the cable into your computer by plugging the RJ-45
connector into the LAN port and plugging the USB connector into a free USB
port.
5. Wait 60 seconds.
6. Open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) and
request the following page: http://192.168.0.177
7. Log in with the default username “user” and password “changeme” (without
quotation marks)
NOTE 1: Your PC will supply power to the microSpider2 while it is connected as
described above. Therefore, there is no need to minimise PC connection times since
there will be no additional drain on the internal battery pack. The only exception to this
is modem communications for which the internal battery pack is always used. However,
you will be notified in your browser when the modem is active.
NOTE 2: microSpider2 and the original microSpider use different communications
cables. Corresponding communication connectors on the two units are also different,
preventing you from plugging in a wrong cable. The microSpider2 communications
connector is clearly identified with a red washer.
Red washer
identifying
microSpider2
communications
connector - please
see NOTE 2 below

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Configuring your microSpider2
Continuing on from the previous section, follow these steps to begin configuring your
microSpider2:
1. Go to the “Change Setup” page
2. Set the location name (E.g. to your site name)
3. Set the date and time
4. Set the username and password for security
5. Configure and name the microSpider2 inputs as required
6. Calibrate the analogue inputs
7. Set the scaler and offset for any counter or event inputs
8. Set the control names
9. Set up alarms as required
10. Set up the network parameters
11. Set up the e-mail parameters
12. Set up automatic report sending as required
13. Save setup
These steps should get you started, but make sure to read through the full manual to
find out how to configure the microSpider2 features not mentioned above. There is a
help button on most pages that provides additional information and tips.
Testing your microSpider2
Once you have set up and configured your microSpider2, you can test its inputs,
outputs, and communications functionality. The inputs and outputs can be tested in the
standard manner by connecting either real or simulated sensors to the microSpider2
and observing the readings on relevant web pages.
Modem communications can be tested through the web browser by accessing the
“Modem Diagnostics” page from Change Setup. This page provides interactive
diagnostics capable of testing most of the microSpider2 communication features such
as signal strength, sending test SMS, sending test e-mail, etc.

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microSpider2 Environmental Quick Start Guide
Revised 23/02/2016
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