ionSign Neutron3-B+ Installation guide

Quick Manual
Neutron3-B+ Remote Pulse Collector
Copyright 2020 - ionSign www.ionsign.fi 15.6.2020 –v1.4
Introducing Neutron3-B:
1.Insert SIM card to its slot, PIN query disabled.
2.Connect the measuring device(s).
3.Insert the battery or remove the battery cover.
The red led lights up for 10 seconds.
4.Enter the installation mode by pressing the but-
ton inside the device or activatingit with a mag-
net from the outside. The device wakes up for
five minutes to receive SMS messages. The
red GSM led double blinks when GSM network
search is active, and blinks when a GSM con-
nection is established.
5.Send a SETTINGS command to the device as
an SMS. When the command is received, the
yellow led starts blinking and the device starts
to establish a server connection. The yellowled
remains lit when the device is in operation.
6.Securely close the lid and mount the device
e.g. to a wall.
When the installation mode times out, all leds switch off. This is normal.
The below example command sets device 101 to start collecting hourly pulse data and
send it to server services.ionsign.fi,
path /cloud/input/ and port 80, using
internet as APN. Device 101 has 4 in-
puts and data is sent one minute after
24 readings have been collected. In
this case, with hourly data, at 00:01.
Refer to section 4 on the next page
to compile your specific SETTINGS
command. Always establish your
specific SETTINGS parameters from
your reseller, service provider or
ionSign.
E.g. JAMAK 2x(2+1)x0,5mm2 instrumentation
cable can be used between Neutron3-B+ and the
meter. Connect the cable to the connector and
snap it in place to the terminal block. Cable polarity
has no significance.
GSM LED
Antenna
SIM card
Button
Battery
connector
Pulse connectors
LED
indicators
Device
ID
Attached
meters
Server
name
Server
port
Server
path
Transmission
delay
Operator
APN address
Measurement cycle:
15, 30 or 60 (min)
Example SETTINGS command:
SETTINGS
Command
60

User’s Manual
Neutron3-B+ Remote Pulse Collector
Copyright 2020 - ionSign www.ionsign.fi 15.6.2020 –v1.4
1 General
Neutron3-B+ is a battery operated remote pulse collector for pulsed
utility meters, e.g. water or gas meters. Pulses are collected auton-
omously, stored locally and sent to the server as set up by the user.
2 Indicator lights
Battery life is managed by only powering up the led indicators;
when the battery is inserted (pulses are not indicated)
when entering the installation mode
when sending the daily data package
Yellow led OFF
Device not configured. See SETTINGS
Yellow led ON
Device has settings and is in operation
Yellow led blinks
Device has settings, communicates to server
Green led OFF
Device is not in a GSM network
Green led ON
Device is in a GSM network
Green led blinks
Device has a poor GSM signal quality
GSM led blinks twice
Device is looking for a GSM network
GSM led blinks
Device is in a GSM network
Red led toggles
Device recorded a pulse from a meter
3 Installation mode
The device receives SMS message commands immediately when
in installation mode. The installation mode is entered by pressing
the button inside the device, or by placing a magnet next to the but-
ton outside of the device enclosure.
4 Commands
The device is controlled with SMS messages sent to the SIM card’s
number. The message is delivered only at the next scheduled data
transmission, unless installation mode is activated. Except for the
STATUS command, the device doesn’t send replies. In the mes-
sages, 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>[˽<Step>]
With the SETTINGS command all required parameters for collecting
and sending of pulse data are given and logging starts.
Device identifier is a unique device ID. Range: 1-1 000 000.
Server address is the server’s IP address or a domain name
server name. Maximum length 50 characters.
Server port is the port number where the server application waits
for transmissions.
APN is theAccessPoint Name forthe GPRS/3G connection. Your
operator provides this. Maximum length 30 characters.
Input count is the number of connected meters. Range: 1-3.
Transmission delay helps to avoid a large number of devices
clogging the server with simultaneous transmissions. Range is 0-
1000 minutes. With value zero (0) the data is sent immediately
when 24 readings have been collected.
Server path is the path in the server where data is saved. Maxi-
mum length 50 characters.
Step defines the measurement cycle length, 15, 30 or 60 min. For
legacy server interfaces, may be omitted, defaults to 60.
STEP˽<Time>
The measurement cycle set using the SETTINGS command can be
changed with the STEP command. The Time parameter defines the
cycle length in minutes. Values 15, 30 or 60.
STATUS
The STATUS command has no parameters. The device replies to it
with an SMS, including the following general information:
Device settings validity: [Yes | No] (If Yes, also device ID)
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: [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.
5 Leak Guard Configuration
The device constantly monitors for leaks, using the configured leak
limits. The leak alarm triggers immediately when observed, regard-
less of scheduled data transmission. Leak Guard is not activated by
default, it’s activated with the command:
LEAKLIMITS˽<Channel>[˽<Pulse constant>]
Channel is the measurement channel to be configured, 1, 2 or 3.
Pulse constant of the meter, in pulses/litre. Zero value, ”0”inac-
tivates the Leak Guard. If omitted, current settings are returned.
Limits may be changed with the below command. Prior to change,
it’s a good idea to query the current settings with LEAKLIMITS˽
<Channel>. All parameters need to be given, also the unchanged.
LEAKLIMITS˽<Channel>˽<Pulse constant>˽<Flow-1>˽<Flow-2>˽
<Flow-3>˽<Flow-4>˽<Span-1>˽<Span-2>˽<Span-3>˽<Span-4>
Flow-1…4 flow limit for leak guards 1-4.
Span-1…4 minimum duration of this flow as pulses before alarm.
6 Failure recovery
For GSM network failures, the device has a built-in local buffer for
keeping collected data stored for later transmission. The buffer ca-
pacity is 3 years for hourly data, 18 months for half-hourly data and
9 months for quarterly data, for each channel. When the GSM net-
work resumes service, all buffered data is sent to the server without
any need for user intervention. If the GSM signal strength is weak
and the device often needs to buffer data, battery life will be shorter
than expected.
7 Neutron3-B+ technical specifications
Inputs: 3 inputs for pulses.
Replaceable battery.
oOne C cell Li battery: 3,6V 6Ah min 1500mA peak. Compatible
types e.g. SAFT LSH14, ULTRALIFE ER26500M and EVE
ER26500M. Expected battery life 10 years.
oTwo C cell LR 14 alkaline 1,5V batteries. Expected battery life
6 years.
Real-time clock.
Size: WxHxD 145x90x55 mm (flanged PC plastic enclosure).
Protection class: IP43.
Operating temperature: -25 °C...+55 °C.
RH: 5 % - 95 % non-condensing.
Data communication: Integrated 3G/GSM/GPRS module. Con-
forming the following directives and standards:
-R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio & Telecommunications Ter-
minal Equipment)
-Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Product Safety Directive
89/336/EEC
-GSM (Radio Spectrum): EN301 511, 3GPP 51.010-1
-EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility): EN301 489-1, EN301
489-7
-LVD (Low Voltage Directive): EN 60 950
Antenna: internal, SMA connector.
8 Warranty
ionSign grants a warranty of two (2) years for all delivered devices and software ser-
vices. The warranty starts onthe date of the delivery andit covers material and man-
ufacturing 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’ser-
vices. ionSign delivers a new device to replace the defected one, without cost. Alter-
natively, ionSign may repair the defected device. The defected device must be re-
turned to ionSign, if required, at ionSign’s cost. The warranty does not cover disman-
tling, installation, and introduction costs and the like. ionSign warrants that the pro-
vided 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 re-
solved without unnecessary delay. The resolution may be an instruction to circum-
vent 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. ionSign 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 obsta-
cle 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 responsi-
bility 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.
Limit factory settings
Flow, l/h
Span, pulses
1. Seeping leak
1
10
2. Dripping leak
10
100
3. Flowing leak
200
400
4. Burst leak
2000
50
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