ionSign Neutron12-3G User manual

Quick Guide
Neutron12-3G Remote Pulse Collector
Copyright 2017 - ionSign www.ionsign.fi 14.3.2018 –v1.7
For example JAMAK 2x(2+1)x0,5mm2
instrumentation cable can be used between
the meter and Neutron12-3G. The open
collector or relay output of a single meter is
connected to Neutron12-3G as shown above.
Introducing Neutron12-3G:
1. Insert SIM card to its slot on top of the de-
vice, PIN query disabled.
2. Connect the power supply, meter(s) and
antenna to the device as in the enclosed
diagram. Connect to the mains.
3. Within 15 sec the 2G/3G led starts to dou-
ble blink to indicate the device is looking
for a GSM network. When connected, the
2G/3G led only blinks once in intervals.
4. A lit Signal led indicates a good GSM sig-
nal. If it blinks or remains off, try to find a
better place for the antenna, within 5
minutes of power up.
5. Send the SETTINGS command to the de-
vice as an SMS. A lit Init led indicates an
established server connection. If the Init
led remains blinking, the command was
received, but server hasn’t responded.
When in operation, the PWR led toggles between ON/OFF with every pulse received.
SETTINGS 101 services.ionsign.fi 80 internet 12 1 /cloud/input/
The above example command
sets device 101 to start col-
lecting hourly pulse data and
send it to server services.ion-
sign.fi, path /cloud/input/
and port 80, using internet as
APN. Device 101 has 12 in-
puts and data is sent one mi-
nute after midnight, at 00:01.
Device
ID
Attached
meters
Server
name
Server
port
Server
path
Transmission
delay
Operator APN
address

User and Installation Guide
Neutron12-3G Remote Pulse Collector
Copyright 2017 - ionSign www.ionsign.fi 14.3.2018 –v1.7
1 General
Neutron12-3G is a pulse concentrator designed for collecting and report-
ing pulses from varying kinds of consumption meters with a pulse output,
e.g. electricity, gas, heat or water meters. Pulses are collected on an
hourly basis, locally stored and sent to the server once per day.
2 Indicator lights
PWR led is ON
The device has power
PWR led goes ON/OFF
A pulse was registered (during operation)
2G/3G led blinks twice
The device is looking for a GSM network
2G/3G led blinks red
The device is in 2G network
2G/3G led blinks green
The device is in 3G network
Signal led is OFF
The device is not in the GSM network
Signal led is ON
The device is in the GSM network
Signal led blinks
The device has poor GSM signal strength
Init led blinks
SETTINGS command was received, server
hasn’t responded
Init led is ON
The device has server connection
3 Commands
The device is controlled with SMS messages sent to the SIM card’s num-
ber. Except for the STATUS command, the device doesn’t send replies.
In the messages, commands and parameters are separated by one
space character ( ˽in examples).
SETTINGS˽<Device identifier>˽<Server address>˽<Server port>˽
<APN>˽<Input count>˽<Transmission delay>˽<Server path>
With the SETTINGS command all required settings are given and
collecting and sending of pulse data is started.
Device identifier is a unique device ID. Range is 1-1000000.
Server address is the IP address of the server. Also a domain name
server name can be used. Maximum length is 30 characters.
Server port is the port number where the server application waits
for transmissions.
APN is the Access Point Name of your operator for the GPRS/3G
connection. Maximum length is 19 characters.
Input count is the number of connected meters. Range is 1-12.
Transmission delay helps to avoid a large number of devices send-
ing pulse data to the server at the same time. Range is 0-1000
minutes. With value zero (0) the data is sent immediately at mid-
night, at 00:00.
Server path is the path in the server where data is saved.
INTERVAL˽<Time>
With the INTERVAL command the device can be set to send mo-
mentary pulse data, in addition to the hourly pulse data, with a de-
fined interval. The Time parameter defines the interval between con-
secutive transmissions. Range is 60-65535 seconds. With the zero
value (0), momentary data sending is stopped.
SENDNOW
With the SENDNOW command the device sends incomplete pulse
data to the server immediately. This command has no parameters.
FACTORY
With the FACTORY command the device resets all settings and
pulse data. This command has no parameters.
STATUS
To the STATUS command, the device replies with an SMS of gen-
eral status information. STATUS command has no parameters.
Status information includes the following:
Device settings validity: [Yes | No].
(Also device ID, if the device has valid settings).
Data sending to server initialized: [Yes | No].
Most recent device IP connection initialized: [Yes | No].
Most recent TCP/IP connection to server: [Yes | No].
Most recent server reply to device data: [No | Success | Error].
GSM operator name.
GSM signal strength: [dBm value | Unknown].
Signal strength -113 dBm indicates a value of -113 dBm or less.
Signal strength -51 dBm indicates a value of -51 dBm or greater.
4 Failure recovery
The device has no built-in backup power, so pulses are not collected nor
sent during power failures. When power supply resumes however, the
device assumes all prior settings and starts collecting and sending data
without any need for user intervention.
For GSM network failures, the device has a built-in local buffer of 30 days
for keeping collected data stored for later transmission. When the GSM
network resumes service, all buffered data is sent to the server without
any need for user intervention.
5 Neutron12-3G technical specifications
Inputs: 12 pulse inputs for open collector or relay outputs of meters.
Open collector or relay output sourcing voltage 12 VDC, maximum
sourcing current 5mA.
Operating voltage: 11…13 VDC.
Real-time clock: 4 days backup.
Size: WxHxD 105 x 90 x 52 mm (6 module wide DIN rail enclosure).
Protection class: IP20.
Operating temperature: -25 °C...+55 °C.
RH: 5 % - 95 % non-condensing.
Local data storage capacity: 30 days for each input channel.
Data communication: Integrated GSM/GPRS module. Conforming the
following directives and standards:
oR&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio Equipment & Telecommuni-
cations terminal Equipment)
oLow Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and product safety Directive
89/336/EEC for conformity for EMC
oGSM (Radio Spectrum). Standard: EN 301 511 and 3GPP
51.010-1
oEMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). Standards: EN 301 489-1
and EN 301 489-7
oLVD (Low Voltage Directive) Standards: EN 60 950
Antenna: external, SMA connector.
6 Warranty
ionSign grants a warranty of two (2) years for all delivered devices and
software services. The warranty starts on the date of the delivery and it
covers material and manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover
defects caused by improper use or installation nor does it cover defects
caused by factors out of ionSign’s control. These would be for instance
grid malfunction or service changes of network operators services. ion-
Sign delivers a new device to replace the defected one, without cost.
Alternatively, ionSign may repair the defected device. The defected de-
vice must be returned to ionSign, if required, at ionSign’s cost. The war-
ranty does not cover dismantling, installation, and introduction costs and
the like. ionSign warrants that the provided software essentially manage
with their designed tasks, at the time of delivery. All significant software
defects are covered by the warranty. The defects will be resolved without
unnecessary delay. The resolution may be an instruction to circumvent
the defect. If the delivery includes third party products or services, these
are only covered by the applicable warranty provided by that third party.
Title to the delivered goods transfers to the client, when the invoiced price
is paid in full. All immaterial rights related to devices and services remain
the property of ionSign. If the service was a design assignment, the client
assumes the right to use and further develop the assignment results. ion-
Sign is eligible to use the client’s name as a reference in its marketing.
ionSign is not eligible to disclose the order details without prior consent.
In case of a force majeure, preventing to act according to the purchase
agreement, the affected party will start immediate negotiations to assess
the effects of the obstacle on the scope and schedule of the purchase
agreement. ionSign appropriately backs up client’s data residing on its
servers. In spite of this, ionSign assumes no responsibility of possible
damage due to loss of data. ionSign assumes no responsibility of direct
or indirect damage to property or people, nor work or travel expenses,
caused by using its services or devices, unless due to gross negligence.
ionSign’s financial liability is always limited to the value of the delivered
goods and services, unless otherwise inflicted by the Finnish law.
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