HyQuest Solutions iRIS 350FX User manual

iRIS 350FX Reference Manual V1.00
iRIS 350FX
Basic User Guide
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Revision History
Issue 1
Version 1.00
8th Apr 2013
Preliminary release of basic guide.
Adapted from the iRIS 350X Reference Guide V1.70.
Issue 2
Version 1.30
12th Dec 2013
Corrected physical dimensions in specification.
Added section on using Modbus.
Issue 3
Version 1.40
16th June 2014
Replaced Terminal Configuration Menu with iLink 2012
Configuration screens
Issue 4
Version 1.50
16 April 2015
Reformatted and added sensor examples

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Table of Contents
1Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................1
2Introduction...........................................................................................................................2
About this Basic User Guide...................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Support...................................................................................................................................... 2
3Overview ...............................................................................................................................3
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3
Features .................................................................................................................................... 3
Typical Applications .................................................................................................................. 3
Key Features.............................................................................................................................. 4
Terminal Diagnostics.......................................................................................................... 4
Wireless IP Connectivity .................................................................................................... 4
Alternative Wireless Connectivity (SMS or FTP)................................................................ 4
Power Management .......................................................................................................... 4
Data Logging ...................................................................................................................... 5
Logged Data Array Identification....................................................................................... 6
Alarm Processing ............................................................................................................... 6
Real Time Clock & Calendar............................................................................................... 6
Security .............................................................................................................................. 7
Gateway Communication .................................................................................................. 7
4iRIS 350X and iRIS 350FX Comparison......................................................................................8
5Installation.............................................................................................................................9
Opening / Closing the Housing.................................................................................................. 9
Removing / fitting the SIM card................................................................................................ 9
I/O Connector............................................................................................................................ 9
Internal Battery................................................................................................................ 10
Internal/External 12V Battery Supply.............................................................................. 11
External (Charger) Power Supply..................................................................................... 11
Analogue I/O.................................................................................................................... 11
Digital I/O......................................................................................................................... 12
6Configuration .......................................................................................................................16
Terminal Connection............................................................................................................... 16
Terminal Security Code ........................................................................................................... 16
Configuration Menus .............................................................................................................. 17
General ............................................................................................................................ 17
Power............................................................................................................................... 19
Comms ............................................................................................................................. 21

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I/O Configuration............................................................................................................. 29
SDI-12 Devices ................................................................................................................. 32
Sensor Configuration ....................................................................................................... 33
Alarm Configuration ........................................................................................................ 37
Camera Configuration...................................................................................................... 38
SMS Numbers .................................................................................................................. 39
User Configuration........................................................................................................... 40
User Messages................................................................................................................. 41
Lookup Tables .................................................................................................................. 41
Terminal Menus ...................................................................................................................... 43
Main Menu ...................................................................................................................... 43
7Operation ............................................................................................................................46
LED Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 46
Status LED ........................................................................................................................ 46
Diagnostic LEDs................................................................................................................ 46
LCD & Keypad.......................................................................................................................... 46
LCD Operation.................................................................................................................. 46
Status Icons...................................................................................................................... 47
Display Menu Structure ................................................................................................... 48
Keypad Buttons................................................................................................................ 49
Primary LCD Display Screens ........................................................................................... 49
Sensor Related Screens.................................................................................................... 51
Totaliser Related Screens ................................................................................................ 53
Comms Related Screens .................................................................................................. 54
SMS Communication............................................................................................................... 57
SMS Text Commands ....................................................................................................... 57
General Hints .......................................................................................................................... 58
8Sensor Connection Examples ................................................................................................59
Introduction to Connection Examples .................................................................................... 59
Connecting a Flow Meter or Rain Gauge ................................................................................ 59
Connecting a 0-5V Pressure Transducer................................................................................. 61
Connecting a 2-Wire Loop-Powered 4-20mA Sensor ............................................................. 62
Connecting an Up/Down Water Level Instrument ................................................................. 63
Connecting a Unidata High-Speed Serial Instrument ............................................................. 64
Connecting Analogue Wind Instruments................................................................................ 65
Connecting SDI-12 Instruments .............................................................................................. 66
Connecting Quadrature Encoders........................................................................................... 68
Connecting a Vaisala WXT5x0 Weather Transmitter .......................................................... 69

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Configuration ................................................................................................................... 69
Vaisala Configuration Software Settings ......................................................................... 70
iRIS Sensor Configuration ................................................................................................ 71
9Analogue Input Scaling .........................................................................................................72
Example: A 4-20mA Water Level Sensor................................................................................. 72
10 RS232 Interface Telemetry / Gateway Comms....................................................................... 73
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 73
RS232 Port Telemetry.......................................................................................................... 73
RS232 Only Telemetry Mode........................................................................................... 73
Non-Dedicated RS232 Telemetry Mode.......................................................................... 74
Gateway Communication.................................................................................................... 74
Aliased Gateway explained.............................................................................................. 75
Gateway example ............................................................................................................ 75
11 Using Modbus Slave Mode ...................................................................................................77
Configuring iRIS 350FX to use Modbus ............................................................................... 77
Enabling RS232 Modbus Operation using Keypad/LCD ...................................................... 79
12 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 80
Can’t connect to the iRIS via the RS232 port. ..................................................................... 80
iRIS will not start when the battery is first connected........................................................ 80
Pulse lost when iRIS connected to other equipment.......................................................... 80
Unable to connect to an IP network. .................................................................................. 80
iRIS will not respond to SMS requests................................................................................. 80
iRIS 350FXV answers a voice call, but no sound is heard. ................................................... 80
Unable to access terminal menu......................................................................................... 81
Digital Output activates when user is logged on................................................................. 81
SDI-12 sensors log a “NaN” value........................................................................................ 81
Sensor values not included in SMS reply to “RQ”. .............................................................. 81
External 12V battery not charging as expected. ................................................................. 81
13 Appendix A –Specific Information ........................................................................................82
General Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 82
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................... 83
Antenna Connection............................................................................................................ 84
Mounting............................................................................................................................. 85

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14 Appendix B –Voice Annunciation (iRIS 350FXV) ....................................................................86
Loading Wave Files into the iRIS.......................................................................................... 87
Audio File Settings ........................................................................................................... 88
Audio Script Settings........................................................................................................ 88
Uploading Audio Files over a Remote Connection .......................................................... 90
15 Appendix C –Using an iRIS-CAM Camera...............................................................................90
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 90
Specifications....................................................................................................................... 90
Mounting............................................................................................................................. 91
Connecting the iRIS-CAM .................................................................................................... 91
Installing PC Based Software & USB Drivers........................................................................ 92
Connecting to the PC........................................................................................................... 93
Focusing............................................................................................................................... 94
iRIS Configuration................................................................................................................ 94
Installing iRIS Software for Camera Support ................................................................... 94
Configure the Camera on the iRIS ................................................................................... 94
16 Appendix D –Upgrading Firmware/Software ........................................................................95
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 95
File Naming Conventions..................................................................................................... 95
iRIS Executive Firmware................................................................................................... 95
iRIS Application Software................................................................................................. 95
Module OpenAT............................................................................................................... 96
iRIS Automated Upgrade Procedure (Software/Firmware) ................................................ 96
1.2 iRIS Manual Upgrade Procedure (Software/Firmware).......................................................... 97
17 APPENDIX E –SDI-12 ............................................................................................................99
What is SDI-12? ................................................................................................................... 99
Advantages of SDI-12 .......................................................................................................... 99
SDI-12 Electrical Interface ................................................................................................. 100
Serial Data Line .............................................................................................................. 100
Ground Line ................................................................................................................... 100
Volt-Line......................................................................................................................... 100
18 User Notes ......................................................................................................................... 101

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Tables / Figures
Table 1 - Feature Summary ............................................................................................................................... 3
Table 2 –Digital Output Modes....................................................................................................................... 29
Table 3 –Digital Output Polarity ..................................................................................................................... 30
Table 4 –Standard Sensor Sources ................................................................................................................. 34
Table 5 - Status LED Indication Modes ............................................................................................................ 46
Table 6 –RS232 Port Telemetry Control ......................................................................................................... 73
Table 7 –RS232 Telemetry Mode Indications................................................................................................. 73
Table 8 Voice Partition Details ........................................................................................................................ 86
Figure 1 - SIM Carrier......................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2 - I/O Connector.................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3 - Simplified Analogue Input Circuit.................................................................................................... 12
Figure 4 - Analogue Input / Output Links ........................................................................................................ 12
Figure 5 - Digital Input Debounce Links........................................................................................................... 13
Figure 6 - Digital Input Circuit.......................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 7 - Pull-Down Mode Circuit Figure 8 - Switched 12V Mode Circuit................................................ 15
Figure 9 - RS232 Cable Pin Designations ......................................................................................................... 16
Figure 10 - Typical RS232 / Data Radio Cable.................................................................................................. 74
Figure 11 - iRIS 350FX External View............................................................................................................... 82
Figure 12 - Mounting Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 85
Figure 13 Connecting the iRIS-CAM to a PC. ................................................................................................... 93

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1 Declaration of Conformity
We, HyQuest Solutions (NZ) Ltd
of Waikato Innovation Park
Ruakura Road, Hamilton 3214
New Zealand
Ph: [phone]
in accordance with the following Directives:
2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Standards met:
BS EN 55022:2010: Incorporating Corrigendum No. 1 and Amendments Nos. 1 & 2
Information Technology Equipment –
Radio Disturbance Characteristics –
Limits and Methods of Measurement
BS EN 55024:2010: Incorporating Amendments Nos. 1 & 2
Information Technology Equipment –
Immunity Characteristics –
Limits and Methods of Measurement
FCC Code of Federal Regulations 47: Telecommunication
Part 15 –Radio Frequency Devices
Subpart A –General
Subpart B –Unintentional Radiators
I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of
the above referenced standards and all products supplied under this Declaration will be identical to the sample
tested.
Signed:
Name: David Richards
Position: Managing Director
Place: Hamilton
Date: 20/09/2012

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2 Introduction
About this Basic User Guide
This guide is intended to assist with the operation of the iRIS 350FX datalogger.
It should be read in conjunction with the detailed Reference Guide for the preceding iRIS 350X datalogger
and the integrated help file included with the iLink 2012 support application.
This guide is available on-line in Adobe Acrobat® PDF format for registered users at:
www.hyquestsolutions.co.nz
Throughout this document, small icons are used to identify additional information. These are as follows:
NOTE Indicates extra detail to expand the current discussion.
WARNING Describes something that may cause problems if not heeded.
The term “iRIS” is generally used throughout this manual in reference to the iRIS 350FX datalogger.
1.1 Support
Technical support for the iRIS 350FX datalogger is available by contacting:
HyQuest Solutions (NZ) Ltd
P.O Box 9466
Dinsdale
Hamilton 3240
NEW ZEALAND
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
For latest information and software updates, visit the HyQuest Solutions (NZ) Ltd web site at:
www.hyquestsolutions.co.nz.