Hydac CSI-Connect User manual

CSI-Connect
Sensor-To-Cloud Device for seamless cloud integration of industrial sensors.
Operating Instructions

General CSI-Connect
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In this chapter, you will find helpful notes on handling these instructions.
Manufacturer / publisher and responsible for the content:
Address of the manufacturer
Contact address
HYDAC A/S
Havretoften 5
5500 Langeskov
HYDAC A/S
Havretoften 5
5500 Langeskov
Denmark
Denmark
E-mail:
[email protected]
Homepage:
https://www.hydac.dk/
Court of Registration:
The Courts of Denmark
Executive director:
Jens Haugaard
Table 1: Impressum
The contact data of the person authorized with the documentation is:
Mr Casper Ladeby
HYDAC A/S
Havretoften 5
5500 Langeskov
Denmark
Phone:
[phone]
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Table 2: Documentation Representative
Before you use this product for the first time or if you have been asked to carry out other work on
the product, please read this manual.
The use and the handling of the product described in the following, are not self-explanatory and are
described in detail in this manual and the associated technical documentation.
This manual will help you to use the product as intended, properly, effectively, and safely. Therefore,
you are requested to read the following chapters attentively and carefully. Please refer to it every
time you require decisive details.
This manual informs and warns you of risks, against which the risk reduction through the design and
protective measures may not be effective or not fully effective.

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This manual was created for the following target group.
Target group
Tasks
Owner
This manual and the associated documents must be kept accessible at the
installation location and for later use.
Ask the employees to read and follow the manual and the associated
documents, in particular the safety and warning instructions.
Observe the additional product-related instructions and requirements.
Specialist
personnel
Read, observe, and follow this manual and the associated documents, in
particular the safety and warning instructions.
Table 3: Target group
Persons who work on the equipment must be aware of the hazards associated with its use.
These operating instructions are intended for:
Auxiliary personnel:
Such persons have been instructed about the sensor and informed
about potential hazards that can result from improper use.
Specialist personnel:
Such persons have corresponding specialist training and several years'
work experience. They can assess and perform the work assigned to
them; they are also able to recognize potential dangers.
Life phase
Person
Required knowledge
Transport / Storage
Auxiliary Personnel
No specialist knowledge required.
Electrical installation,
commissioning,
troubleshooting,
decommissioning
Specialist electrician
Safe handling/use of tools.
Fitting and connection of electrical lines.
Knowledge of network communication.
Knowledge of using Windows PCs and of
program installation.
Product-specific knowledge.
Operation, operations
control
Specialist
Knowledge of using Windows PCs/mobile end
devices.
Product-specific knowledge.
Dismantling disposal
Specialist
Proper and environmentally friendly disposal
of materials and substances.
Knowledge about reuse.
Table 4: Required qualifications/training
You will find illustrations in this manual. You can find details regarding these in the following
chapters.
Please note that you can directly access information through the directories.
However, this does not release you from the obligation to read this manual fully
before commissioning.
The document no. with the index (4) is meant for identifying and reordering the manual. The index is
incremented every time the manual is revised or changed.
The manual contains a table of contents, a list of tables and figures, an index, and a glossary.

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The following conditions are absolutely required for carrying out a work activity on the product.
They are in bold in the text and accentuated with a check mark.
An example for the representation of requirements:
✓The product is assembled and connected.
✓The product is switched off
1. Switch the product on
In the case of procedural instructions, there are the two following representations:
Procedural instructions, whose sequence must be complied without fail, are listed with sequential
numbering (1., 2., 3., etc.).
An example for procedural instructions with a fixed sequence:
1. Remove the transport securing device.
2. Fill the product.
3. Switch the product on.
Procedural instructions that have a random sequence are listed as bullet points (●).
An example of a procedural instruction with a random sequence.
•Clean the display
•Rinse the product.
In the case of some activities, it is necessary to carry out work steps with intermediate results and
end results.
Intermediate results are the consequence of activities; they are marked with an indented arrow.
End results represent the end of an activity and are represented with a flag.
An example for a procedural instruction with intermediate result and end result:
1. Switch the product on.
→The display lights up.
2. Press the button.
The product is now ready for use.

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All the warning / general safety information in this manual are highlighted with pictograms and
signal words. The pictogram and the signal word give you an indication of the severity of the danger.
Warning / general safety information, which are placed ahead of each activity, are represented as
follows:
In these instructions you will find the following signal words:
DANGER –The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a high level of risk, which, if not
avoided, will result lethal or serious injury.
WARNING –The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a medium level of risk, which, if not
avoided, can result lethal or serious injury.
CAUTION –The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a low level of risk, which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE –The signal word indicates a hazardous situation with a high level of risk, which, if not
avoided, will result in damage to property.

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The following are the safety symbols / pictograms. They indicate specific dangers to persons,
property or to the environment. Observe these safety symbols / pictograms and act with particular
caution in such cases. Always keep all symbols / pictograms intact and legible.
Warning signs used
These signs are listed for all safety information and instructions in these operating instructions which
indicate particular hazards to persons, property or the environment.
Signs used for giving orders
These symbols are listed for all safety information and instructions in these operating instructions
which indicate particular hazards to persons, property or the environment.
Sign used for the required specialist personnel
These symbols show the required training/knowledge for installation work and/or maintenance
work.
Specialist personnel –Electrician
Such persons have specific specialist training and several years’ work
experience. They are able to assess and perform the work assigned to them,
they are also able to recognize potential hazard.

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You will find the following symbols in the manual as additional details:
Tip for handling the product
Required tools
For the warranty provided by Hydac A/S, please refer to the Terms of Delivery. They are made
available to you at the conclusion of the contract at the latest. You will also find these under
www.hydac.com -> General Terms and Conditions (T&C).
This manual was prepared to the best of our knowledge. Nevertheless, and despite the greatest care
taken, it may contain errors. Therefore, please understand that in the absence of any provisions to
the contrary hereinafter, our warranty and liability –for any legal reasons whatsoever –are
excluded in respect of the information in this manual. In particular, we shall not be liable for loss of
profit or other financial loss.
This exclusion of liability does not apply in cases of intent and gross negligence. Moreover, it does
not apply to defects which have been deceitfully concealed or whose absence has been guaranteed,
nor in cases of culpable harm to life, physical injury, and damage to health. If we negligently breach
any material contractual obligation, our liability shall be limited to foreseeable damage. Claims due
to the Product Liability shall remain unaffected.
All rights to this documentation, in particular to the right to reproduction and distribution, as well as
to the translation, are property of Hydac A/S.
Distributing and copying this document and utilizing and disclosing its content is not permitted,
except where this has been agreed upon explicitly. Any infringement will entail liability for damages.
All rights reserved in the case of a patent being granted or a utility model or the design being
registered.
The diagrams and visualizations in this manual are meant for general illustration purposes.
Therefore, representations and functional options can deviate from the delivered product.
We reserve the right to change the contents of this manual without prior notice.

General safety information CSI-Connect
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The following residual risks can occur through intended use:
Wrong sensor
Erroneous or no communication.
•Connect the CSI-Connect only with Permitted HYDAC SMART sensors or the permitted
analogue sensors.
•Ensure correct pin-wiring of the connected analogue sensors.
Connection of more than 4 permitted analogue sensors.
Erroneous or no communication
•Connect a maximum of 4 permitted analogue sensors to the CSI-Connect
Exceeding the maximum permissible line length
Erroneous or no communication.
•Observe the maximum permissible line lengths.

Product overview CSI-Connect
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The Condition Sensor Interface CSI-Connect is used to transmit analogue sensor signals to the cloud
through cellular communication (i.e. LTE/4G), which can be transmitted to CMX or custom cloud
databases through API’s (i.e. RestAPI or Webhooks).
At the interface module –depending on the model –, four analogue sensors can be connected and
supplied with power.
The special features of the CSI-Connect include:
•4 input channels for analogue sensors
•Direct connection of the sensors via 4 M12x1 connectors
•Easy system integration due to industrial network connectors (M12x1)
•Wireless transmission of the measured values via LTE with 2g/3g fallback
•Parameterization of the product (i.e. sensors, RESTapi) via cloud
•Integrated mounting brackets for wall fastening or directly on the system (accessory)
•Due to a high protection class of IP 65 no switch cabinet for installation required
The CSI-Connect comes packed, factory-assembled, and pre-set. Before starting up the CSI-Connect
check that the content of the package is complete-
The following items are supplied:
Qty
Designation
1
CSI-Connect
1
LTE Antenna
1
Online Operating Instruction (QR Code on label)
Table 5: Scope of delivery
The CSI-Connect has the following dimensions in mm:

Product overview CSI-Connect
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Use the ConditionSensor Interface CSI-Connect only for the application described in the following.
Depending on the device type, the ConditionSensor Interface CSI-Connect serves to implement
digital (HYDAC SMART sensors with the timed analogue signals) and analogue sensor signals (e.g.,
0…10V, 4…20mA) in cellular communication (i.e., LTE) transmitted to various cloud database and
visualization platforms. Depending on the type of device, for example, four HYDAC SMART sensors
or four analogue sensors can be connected, or any combination of the two totalling a maximum of
four connected sensors at any time. The device is compatible with the following sensors:
Permitted HYDAC SMART sensors (Analog output only):
-CS1000 Series
-HYDACLab HLB1000 series
Permitted analogue sensors with analogue output:
-4…20mA (load=500Ω)
-0…20mA (load=500Ω)
-0…10V DC
-0…5V DC
-2..10V DC
-1..5V DC
-Example: Temperature measurement transformer, pressure measurement transformer,
differential pressure sensor, volumetric flow sensor, or level sensors.
Improper use or use deviating from intended use may result in hazards and/or damage the sensor.
Examples of improper use or use deviating from intended use include:
•Operation with non-approved sensors.
•Operation with more than four analogue sensors.
•Modifications to the interface made by the user or purchaser.

Product overview CSI-Connect
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The CSI-Connect has the following technical data:
Analog interface
Sensor interface for coupling of four analogue sensors
(type selectable):
•Current:
▪4…20 mA (load: 500 Ω)
▪0…20 mA (load: 500 Ω)
•Voltage:
▪0…10 V
▪0…5 V
▪2…10 V
▪1…5 V
Measurement accuracy < 0,6% Full Scale (FS)
Table 6: Input data
•LTE-CAT 1 with 2G/3G fallback Cat 1
bands supported 1,3,7,8,20,28A
Communication:
•Webhook (HTTP push API)
Table 7: Outputs data
Operating temperature range
-20…+65 °C
Storage temperature range
-30…+80°C
Relative humidity
0…70 %, non-condensing
- marked
EN 61000-6-2, EN 6100-6-4
Protection class according to DIN 40050
IP 65
Table 8: Ambient conditions
Supply voltage
12…24 V DC ± 10%
Current requirement (module)
100 mA with 1A bursts (plus, connected sensors)
Sensor supply
12…24 V DC (looped through)
Electrical connection
•Supply voltage:
▪Connector, M12, 5-pole, male
•Sensor 1-4:
▪Connector, M12, 5-pole, female
•Cellular antenna:
▪Connector, RP-SMA socket, female
Parameterisation
Cloud Via Windows PC App
Dimensions
109 x 96 x 35 mm
(Without antenna and mounting brackets)
Housing
Aluminium housing
Weight
~ 250 g (without antenna)
Table 9: Other data

Product overview CSI-Connect
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For identification details of the CSI, see the type-label. Always mention the part no. and the serial no.
when contacting HYDAC.
Figure 1: Type label
Row
Description
Model
For detail, se Model code [12]
S/N
Serial number - (P/N-Year-Device no.)
Date
Year/week of production –hardware index
Table 10: Decoding the model code label
The CSI-Connect has the following model code:
CSI –C –12 –0 –0 –1 –0 /-000
Product Series
CSI = ConditionSensor Interface
Housing
C = Metal housing compact
Signal output 1 (Wireless –wide area communication)
12 = Integrated cellular communication (2G/3G/4G; LTE CAT M1)
Signal output 2 (wireless –near field communication)
0 = Without
1 = Bluetooth
Signal output 3 (hardwire)
0 = Without
Signal input
1 = 4 x Analogue
Area of use cellular communications
0 = Europe
1 = North America
Modifications
000 = standard

Storage and transport CSI-Connect
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Please transport the CSI-Connect packed in the packaging supplied.
Store the CSI-Connect in a clean, dry place, in the supplied packaging as far as is possible. Only
remove the packaging just before installing the unit.
Observe the storage conditions given in Chapter Technical Data [11].
This chapter provides information on assembly, installation, and commissioning.
The CSI-Connect is delivered pre-assembled. Before operation:
1. Connect the antenna.
2. Connect the desired sensors to the CSI-Connect analogue sensor channels 1 to 4.
3. Connect the device to power.
Figure 2: Connection overview

Assembly, installation, and commissioning CSI-Connect
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Pin
Signal
Description
1.1
Vin 12 … 24 V
DC
Device (CSI-Connect)
Supply voltage +
1.2
---
---
Not allocated
1.3
GND
Device (CSI-Connect)
Supply voltage GND
1.4
---
---
Not allocated
1.5
---
---
Not allocated
2-5.1
12 … 24 V DC
Analogue sensor 1-4
Supply voltage +UB
2-5.2
---
---
Not allocated
2-5.3
Signal
Analogue sensor 1-4
Analogue signal (input)
2-5.4
GND
Analogue sensor 1-4
GND supply vultage
2-5.5
---
---
Not allocated
Table 11: Plug Pin assignment
Here, you will find a connection example for the CSI-Connect.
Figure 3: Connection example CSI-Connect - CS1000 - HDA48x6-A -ETS7246-B

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Parametrise the CSI-Connect before operation according to the following chapter.
The CSI-Connect Setup Tool is required to parametrize the CSI-connect. The latest release of this tool
is available for download from the following link: https://github.com/HydacDK/CSI-Connect-Setup-
Tool-Release.
To install the tool, follow the instructions on the website.
Setting the CSI-Connect via the Cloud connection is the preferred method. This requires an account
to manage the devices linked to you, Accounts can be created in the Setup Tool. It is recommended
not to have too many Accounts per site as CSI-Connect devices will be bound to a single account and
cannot be seen by other accounts.
To set the CSI-Connect via cloud connection, proceed as follows:
✓The CSI-Connect must be turned on and the Cloud-LED must be breathing Cyan indicating
that it is connected to the network.
1. Launch the Setup Tool on a windows PC connected to the internet.
2. If an account has not been created, create one using an E-mail you have access to. Creating
an account will automatically sign you in. If you already have an account, sign in.
→In the lower right corner, it should now say “Signed in”.
3. Click “Find Device Online” in the overview tab.
→A dialog window will appear showing all CSI-Connect devices that are online and
claimed to the account.
oIf setting up a new CSI-Connect, click “Add device” and enter the serial number of
the CSI-Connect in question, click “OK”.
oChoose the desired CSI-Connect from the list by clicking it, then click “OK”.
→The dialog will close, and the name and ID will appear in the overview tab, and the
drop-down menu in bottom left should say “Cloud” indicating the connection to the
device using cloud.
The desired settings can now be entered by changing to the different tabs in the tool.
Note: Saving to - and reading from the CSI-Connect might take some time and the setup tool might
stop responding while this is happening. When changing tabs, the settings on the tab are
automatically loaded from the device.
This might make the tool seem unresponsive, which can be expected. Do not close the application.
For a more in-depth guide on the setup tool and process please see the CSI-Connect Setup Tool User
Guide.
The CSI-Connect can send data to different software platforms including Hydac CMX but not limited
to. To receive and display data, a webhook must be set that forwards the data to the chosen
platform. This must be done in the CSI-Connect Setup Tool by following these instructions:
✓The CSI-Connect must be turned on and the Cloud-LED must be breathing Cyan indicating
that it is connected to the network.

Assembly, installation, and commissioning CSI-Connect
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1. Launch the Setup Tool on a windows device.
2. If not already done, set the CSI-Connect following the instructions in section 5.3.1.
3. Now go to the “Web Hook” tab.
→This tab contains a list of existing webhooks. It will be empty if your account has no
webhooks set up yet. It also contains three sub tabs “CMX integration”, “Custom
Web Hook” and “Advanced”.
•For a CMX integration click the “CMX Integration” tab.
•Enter the URL of your CMX server.
•Enter username and password.
•Enter the station and datapoint ID’s that the data should be pushed to
•Click “Create New”
Data will now be pushed to CMX.
•For all other integrations click either the “Custom Web Hook” or the “Advanced” tab:
•In the “Custom Web Hook” tab:
▪Enter the URL of the endpoint to hit.
▪Choose the Request type from: POST, PUT, DELETE and GET. Most common
is POST and PUT.
▪Choose whether the data should be in a JSON or plain text. (The difference is
that if JSON is chosen, it is not possible to pass JSON objects as values).
▪Click “Create New”.
Data will now be pushed to the entered URL.
•In the “Advanced” tab:
▪This is for advanced users only.
▪Please read the documentation linked by the “Documentation” button
before attempting this.
For more information on the creation of webhooks please see the CSI-Connect Setup Tool User
Guide. Read the documentation by clicking on the “documentation” buttons in the tool.

Factory settings CSI-Connect
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The CSI is delivered with the following factory setting.
You will find a description of the settings and the limit values here. They are ordered by Tab in the
Setup tool.
Tab
Group
Name
Description
Sensors
Channel 1
to 4
Sensor
A pre-set for supported sensors, choose from
supported sensor pre-sets or enter settings manually
by choosing “Off/Manual”.
Name
Name of the channel.
Unit
Unit if the analogue channel.
Type
Analog channel type can be selected between:
-Off
-4 - 20 mA
-0 - 20 mA
-0 - 10 V
-0 - 5 V
-2 - 10 V
-1 - 5 V
Lower Range
Minimum value of the analogue channel/connected
sensor.
Upper Range
Maximum value of the analogue channel/connected
sensor.
Data
Stream
Data
Stream
settings
Sample Period
The amount of time between data events in seconds.
Mode
Can be selected between:
-Off
-Continuous
-Threshold
Threshold
Channel
Can be chosen from Analog 1 to Analog 4. If Data
Stream Mode is set to “Threshold” data events will
only be sent if the value of the chosen Threshold
channel lies between “Lower Threshold” and “Upper
Threshold”.
Lower Threshold
The value the chosen threshold channel should be
over for data events to be sent.
Upper Threshold
The value the chosen threshold channel should be
under for data events to be sent.
Note: If data should be sent as long as the threshold
channel value is above the lower threshold, the value
of this setting should be, at least, the upper range of
the chosen channel.
Table 12: Description of the factory settings.

Operation CSI-Connect
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The following factory settings are stored in the CSI-Connect on delivery.
Tab
Name
Value
Sensors
Channel 1 to 4
Sensor
“Off/Manual”
Name
“Off/Manual”
Unit
“Off”
Type
“Off”
Lower Range
0
Upper Range
100
Data Stream
Data Stream
Settings
Sample Period
10
Mode
Off
Threshold Channel
Off
Lower Threshold
0
Upper Threshold
100
Table 13: Factory settings for the CSI-Connect.
For operation, switch on the voltage supply to the CSI-Connect or plug a power supply unit into a
suitable socket.
During operation, note the cloud and status LEDs on the CSI-Connect.
For descriptions of the different colours of the two LEDs please refer to Table 14 and Table 15 in
section 9
ConditionSensor Interface CSI-Connect is maintenance-free.

Troubleshooting/fault rectification CSI-Connect
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The CSI-Connect is equipped with two indicator RGB-LEDs used for signalling device status and
errors.
One LED is labelled Cloud, this LED indicates the device cloud status according to the following:
Color
Pattern
Description
Rectification
White
Breathing
This means the CSI-Connect is on but
not connected to the cloud.
This is a step in the start-up
process and should pass on its
own. If, however it does not
try restarting the CSI-Connect
by disconnecting and
reconnecting the power
cable.
Magenta
Blinking
Firmware being updated.
Do not power off the CSI-
Connect!
Breathing
Safe mode. Connected to cloud but
not running firmware correct.
Restart the CSI-Connect by
disconnecting and
reconnecting the power
cable.
Green
Blinking
Looking for cellular signal.
Normal step in the start-up
process, it might take a
couple of minutes, but if the
CSI-connect stays like this for
too long consider checking
that the antenna is mounted
correct and try repositioning
the device as the placement
may mean it cannot get a
signal.
Cyan
Blinking
Connecting to the cloud servers.
Normal step in the start-up
process and will pass
automatically.
Breathing
Connected to cellular network and
cloud servers.
-
Table 14: Description of Cloud LED states.
The other LED is labelled Status and indicates a state that might occur during operation. All states
are represented by a solid colour as follows:
Colour
Description
Rectification
Cyan
No error
-
Green
Setup phase the CSI does not respond
during this time.
Wait for the LED to change colour.
Yellow
Analog error. There was an error
initializing the analogue module.
Restart the CSI-Connect.
Red
Indicates some other error.
Restart the CSI-Connect.
Table 15: Description of status LED states.

Removing / Disposal CSI-Connect
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Dismount the product completely, including all its components, before decommissioning. Disconnect
or remove the electrical connection.
Dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally friendly manner.
After dismantling the product and separating its various materials into categories, dispose of all
parts in an environmentally friendly manner.