Labkotec idOil-30 3G User manual

idOil®-30 3G
idOil®-30 Battery 3G
Oil Separator Alarm Device
SMS-messages - Commissioning and use
Installation and Operating Instructions EN
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12/3/2018

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1. General information about the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1. Markings and symbols used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1. Product operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2. idOil and LabkoNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1. Mobile numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.1. Setting telephone numbers and telephone number queries (TEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.2. Deleting a telephone number (DELTEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2. Basic settings after commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1. Name of the device or location (NAME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.2. Sensor input settings (DI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.3. Time (CLOCK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3. Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.1. Timed message interval (TXD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.2. Service alarm interval (SI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4. Settings for battery-operated devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.1. Measurement interval (MI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.2. Listening interval (LI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.3. Operating voltage alarm limit setting (VLIM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Information requested from the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1. Alarm information query (M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2. Cellular signal strength query (CSQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3. Battery voltage query (BATVOLT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4. Software version query (VER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Messages sent to the end user by the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1. Alarm message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2. Timed message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3. Test alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4. Low operating voltage alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5. Power outage alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1. Device responses in error situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2. Resetting the message counter (RSTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. General information about the manual
This manual is an integral part of the product.
Please read the manual before using the product.
Keep the manual available for the entire duration of the product’s life span.
Provide the manual to the next owner or user of the product.
Please report any errors or discrepancies related to this manual before commissioning
the device.
1.1. Markings and symbols used in this document
The following markings and symbols are used in this document.
The “<>” symbol signifies the setting parameter of a function. The user or device
replaces this symbol with the desired value. The angle brackets “<>” often contain a
short description of the setting in question.
Italicised and indented text is used to present messages entered by the user or sent by
the device.
Informative markings and symbols
This marking highlights essential information.
This marking refers to a user measure.
Tables
The structure of the setting and response messages is depicted in the form of tables where
the first column indicates the command in question and its parameters on separate rows.
The second column features a more specific description of the command in question and its
setting parameters.
Field legend
TEL Telephone number setting command
<no1>…<no5> End user numbers in international space-
delimited format.
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2. Introduction
This manual describes how to operate the idOil-30 3G and idOil-30 Battery 3G units by
means of text messages.
Matters related to aspects such as the installation, connection, commissioning and electrical
safety of the device are described in the actual installation and user instructions.
2.1. Product operation
The device contains a 3G modem, which enables text messages to be sent over the cellular
network between the user and the device. The following functions are possible.
The user can change the unit settings.
The user can request information on the settings, measurements and alarms from the
device.
The device sends the measurement and alarm data to either the users or the LabkoNet®
server at times specified by the user.
The text messages and their more specific structure are described later in this manual.
Figure 1. Messages between the user and the idOil unit
One message sent by the idOil unit can contain a maximum of 160 characters. If a
message exceeds the 160 character limit, idOil will send it in multiple parts. The beginning
of each message indicates how many messages are impending and which one of them the
current message is. For example 1/2 (first message) and 2/2 (second message).
2.2. idOil and LabkoNet
The idOil unit can be connected to the web-based LabkoNet® monitoring system. In
comparison to a cellular connection, the benefits of the LabkoNet® system include
continuous connection monitoring, storage of alarm data and visual representation.
The device sends the alarm or measurement data received from the measurement point to
the LabkoNet® server. The server receives the data and stores them in a database from
which they can later be accessed for reporting purposes, for example.
At the same time, the server examines data sent by each sensor as well as any possible
instances of upper or lower alarm limits being triggered. If it detects any violations, it sends
the alarm data to the predefined email addresses as email messages and to mobile
numbers as text messages.
Numerical and graphical representations of all the information on the target can be viewed
online at https://www.labkonet.com with the end user’s credentials via a regular web
browser.
In order to activate the LabkoNet® service, please contact Labkotec Oy’s customer service
at [email protected].
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3. Commissioning
The unit’s text message feature can be enabled by installing a SIM card.
Install the SIM as described in the installation and user instructions of the idOil-30 3G or
idOil-30 Battery 3G device.
Connect power to the control unit.
Once a signal strength bar appears at the top right corner of the local display (see the figure
below), the idOil unit is connected to the cellular network. The idOil unit is ready to send
and receive messages when the recipient telephone numbers have been set.
Figure 2. Signal strength bar shown in the idOil unit’s local display.
The idOil unit functions with cellular connections provided by the most common operators.
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4. Settings
The settings of the idOil unit can be changed with the text message commands described in
the following paragraphs.
4.1. Mobile numbers
Up to five telephone numbers can be programmed in the device, to which the unit can then
send alarm messages and from which it can receive settings and alarm status queries.
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
4.1.1. Setting telephone numbers and telephone number queries (TEL)
A total maximum of five numbers can be set 1–5 numbers at a time. The number is always
saved in the first free memory slot.
The format of the telephone number setting command is:
TEL <no1> <no2> <no3> <no4> <no5>
Field legend
TEL Telephone number setting command
<no1> <no2> <no3> <no4> <no5> End user telephone numbers in international
format delineated with spaces.
The device responds with a message including the name of the device (if set), the set
telephone numbers and the corresponding memory slots in the device memory.
TEL <device name if specified>
1: <memory slot 1 telephone no>
.
.
5: <memory slot 5 telephone no>
Example:
If the device name has not been defined, no numbers have been set and the entered
command is
TEL. [phone] [phone] [phone]
the response is:
TEL
1: [phone]
2: [phone]
3: [phone]
If, after this, the command
TEL [phone]
is entered, the response is:
TEL
1: [phone]
2: [phone]
3: [phone]
4: [phone]
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4.1.2. Deleting a telephone number (DELTEL)
1–5 telephone numbers can be deleted at a time.
The telephone number deletion command is in the format:
DELTEL 1 2 3 4 5
Field legend
DELTEL Telephone number deletion command
1 2 3 4 5 Memory slot numbers (one or more) for
deletion – space-delimited.
The unit’s response to this message is the same as with the TEL command, i.e. the unit
outputs the remaining memory slots and their telephone numbers.
TEL <device name if specified>
1: <memory slot 1 telephone no>
2: <memory slot 2 telephone no>
3: <memory slot 3 telephone no>
4: <memory slot 4 telephone no>
5: <memory slot 5 telephone no>
The response contains nothing more than the text TEL if no numbers remain in the device
memory.
Example
If numbers have been stored in all memory slots but a new device name is yet to be
specified and the command
DELTEL 2
is entered, the response is:
TEL
1: [phone]
3: [phone]
4: [phone]
5: [phone]
When the command
DELTEL 1 3 5
is entered, the response is:
TEL
4: [phone]
Only memory slot 4 contains an end user number. The other memory slots are empty.
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4.2. Basic settings after commissioning
4.2.1. Name of the device or location (NAME)
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
It is a good idea to set a unique name for the device or location so that alarm messages, for
example, show which device the message is coming from.
The format of the setting command is:
NAME <name of the device/location>
Field legend
NAME Name setting command
<name of the device/location> Name freely selected by the user – up to 60
characters. The name can also contain
spaces.
Example:
Send the following message to the idOil device:
NAME Pirkkala Myllyhaantie
The unit responds:
NAME Pirkkala Myllyhaantie
4.2.2. Sensor input settings (DI)
Descriptive names can be set for the sensors connected to the idOil unit to improve the
legibility of the alarm messages.
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
The names of the sensor inputs include fixed portions that cannot be changed. The idOil
unit identifies the sensor type automatically and names each sensor input based on this. If
three different sensors are connected to the idOil control unit, the sensor names are as
follows: 1: Oil sensor, 2: High liquid sensor and 3: Sludge sensor.
The format of the setting command for sensor input names is as follows:
DI <x>: <sensor x name>. <y>: <sensor y name>. <z>: <sensor z name>
Field legend
DI Sensor input settings command (and query)
<x, y or z>: Sensor input number 1, 2 or 3
<sensor x, y or z>. The name specified for a sensor input can
include up to 55 characters. Can include
spaces.
Please note that there must be points and spaces between the sensor names to separate
them.
A name can also be set for one or two inputs only, if there is a need to change the name of
a specific sensor input afterwards, for example.
Example 1
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Do the following to set unique names for sensors.
Send the following text message command to the idOil unit’s phone number:
DI 1: Separator 1. 2: Separator 1. 3: Separator 1.
The unit’s response includes the names of the device and the sensor inputs. Please note
the fixed portion of the sensor input names.
DI <device name>
1: Separator 1 / Oil level sensor
2: Separator 1 / High liquid sensor
3: Separator 1 / Sludge level sensor
Example 2:
Enter the following command to rename sensor input 2.
DI 2: Separator 1 Pirkkala
Device response:
DI <device name>
1: Separator 1 / Oil level sensor
2: Separator 1 Pirkkala / High liquid sensor
3: Separator 1 / Sludge level sensor
4.2.3. Time (CLOCK)
The time setting is needed if you wish to save log information with actual time stamps or if
you want the device to send timed messages to the end user or the LabkoNet server.
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
The format of the time setting command is:
CLOCK <yyyy-mm-dd> <hh:mm>
Field legend
CLOCK Time setting command and query
<yyyy-mm-dd> Year (yyyy), month (mm) and date (dd)
separated with a hyphen.
<hh:mm> Hours (hh) and minutes (mm) separated
with a colon.
Example
Do the following to set the time.
Send the following message to the idOil device:
CLOCK 2018-10-23 15:30
The device responds as follows:
CLOCK <device name> 2018-10-23 15:30
In addition to the time, the response includes a possible name set for the device in
question.
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4.3. Alarm settings
4.3.1. Timed message interval (TXD)
The idOil unit can be timed to send information on system status and possible alarms to the
recipients’ phone numbers. The user can define interval in days and the specific time of the
message.
The timed alarm information message is described in the section “Alarm status query”.
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
The command format for setting the timed message interval is as follows:
TXD <nnn> <hh:mm>
Field legend
TXD Timed message interval command.
<nnn> The timed message interval in days.
<hh:mm> The time of the message – hours (hh) and
minutes (mm) – separated with a colon.
The factory default for the interval and time is 0 00:00. When the interval is set to 0, the
timed message is not in use.
Example 1
Send the following message to the idOil device:
TXD 1 12:00
Device response:
TXD <device name> 1 12:00
The device sends a timed message every day at 12:00.
Example 2
Switching off the timed message
Send the following message to the idOil device:
TXD 0 00:00
Device response:
TXD <device name> 0
4.3.2. Service alarm interval (SI)
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
The format of the service alarm interval is as follows:
SI <interval>
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Field legend
SI Service alarm interval command.
<interval> Service alarm interval in months.
Accepted values: 0, 1, 3, 6 and 12.
0 means that the function is off.
Example
To set the device to provide service interval alarm every six months, follow the steps below.
Send the following text message to the idOil unit:
SI 6
The unit's reply message format is as follows:
SI <device name> 6
4.4. Settings for battery-operated devices
4.4.1. Measurement interval (MI)
An interval can be set for the device, according to which it will wake up from power saving
mode, perform sensor measurements and, if necessary, activate the 3G modem to forward
the alarm data. After this, the device returns to power saving mode.
The factory default for the measurement intervals is 10 (minutes).
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
The format of the measurement interval setting command is as follows:
MI <nnn>
Field legend
MI Command
<nnnn> Measurement interval in minutes. Permitted
values:
10, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 600,
720, 1440
Example:
If Pirkkala Myllyhaantie has been set as the device name and the command
MI 60
is sent, the response is:
MI Pirkkala Myllyhaantie 60
With this setting, the device wakes up to perform sensor measurements every 60 minutes
and sends alarm data to the set telephone numbers, if necessary.
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4.4.2. Listening interval (LI)
A listening interval can be set for the device, according to which it will wake up from power
saving mode, activate the 3G modem and read any possible setting messages and queries
that have been sent to it. The device performs any possible setting commands and
responds to any possible queries. After this, the device returns to power saving mode.
The factory default for the listening interval is 12 hours. The listening takes plays every 12
hours from device activation.
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
The format of the listening interval setting is as follows:
LI <nn>
Field legend
LI Command
<nn> Listening interval in hours. Permitted values
12, 24, 36, 48.
Example:
If Pirkkala Myllyhaantie has been set as the device name and the command
LI 24
is sent, the response is:
LI Pirkkala Myllyhaantie 24
4.4.3. Operating voltage alarm limit setting (VLIM)
The idOil-30 Battery 3G unit monitors the level of its operating voltage. The device sends an
alarm when the voltage drops below the alarm limit setting specified for the operating
voltage.
The factory default for the alarm limit is 11.4 V.
This setting can also be entered via the idOil unit’s browser user interface.
The setting command for the operating voltage alarm limit is formatted as follows:
VLIM <xx.x>
Field legend
VLIM Setting command for the operating voltage
alarm limit
<xx.x> The desired voltage in volts with one
decimal. The integer and decimal are
separated with a point. Permitted values: 0
(setting off), 10.5–99.9
A 0.2 V hysteresis has been set for alarm removal. In other words, the alarm removal limit
is 0.2 V higher than the setpoint. The hysteresis value cannot be changed.
Example:
If the device name has been set as Pirkkala Myllyhaantie and the command is:
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VLIM 11.8
The response is:
VLIM Pirkkala Myllyhaantie 11.8 V
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5. Information requested from the unit
5.1. Alarm information query (M)
To request alarm information from the device,
send the following message to the idOil device:
M
The device responds as described below by sending the device name, sensor names and
alarm or fault information. The information of each sensor input is on a separate row of the
message.
STATUS <device name>
<sensor input 1 name> / <sensor input 1 alarm or fault status> <yyyy-mm-dd>
<hh:mm>
<sensor input 2 name> / <sensor input 2 alarm or fault status> <yyyy-mm-dd>
<hh:mm>
<sensor input 3 name> / <sensor input 3 alarm or fault status> <yyyy-mm-dd>
<hh:mm>
The field legends are listed in the following tables.
Field legend
STATUS Heading of command M
<device name> If a name has been set for the device, it is
indicated at the beginning of the message.
<sensor input name> / The possible descriptive name set by the
user for the sensor input and the character
“/”.
<alarm text>
<yyyy-mm-dd> <hh:mm>
Alarm text (standard, cannot be changed,
depends on the type of sensor connected to
the input):
Oil level alarm on ( or off),
Sludge level alarm on ( or off),
High liquid alarm on ( or off).
Alarm time.
<fault alarm text>
<yyyy-mm-dd> <hh:mm>
Alarm text regarding the fault (standard,
cannot be changed, depends on the type of
sensor connected to the input):
Oil level fault on ( or off)
Sludge level fault on ( or off)
High liquid fault on ( or off).
Alarm time.
Example 1:
STATUS Pirkkala Myllyhaantie
Oil level alarm 2018-05-31 13:05
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Example 2:
If there are no alarms active in the device, it responds with a SYSTEM OK message:
STATUS Pirkkala Myllyhaantie
SYSTEM OK 2018-05-31 13:05
5.2. Cellular signal strength query (CSQ)
The device can also be requested to indicate the 3G modem’s signal strength. The signal
strength can vary between 0 and 31.
If the value is less than 11, the connection may not be sufficiently strong for sending
messages.
To check the signal strength of the cellular network,
send the following message to the idOil device:
CSQ
The unit’s response includes the device name and the field strength as a value between 0
and 31.
CSQ <device name> value>
Example:
If the device name has been set as Pirkkala Myllyhaantie and the signal strength is
requested with the command
CSQ
the device response can be as follows:
CSQ Pirkkala Myllyhaantie 25
5.3. Battery voltage query (BATVOLT)
To request the battery voltage value from the idOil unit,
send the following text message to the idOil unit:
BATVOLT
The device response includes the device name (if set) and the battery voltage value in volts
with one decimal.
BATVOLT <device name> <value> V
Example
If Pirkkala Myllyhaantie has been set as the device name and the command
BATVOLT
is sent, the response is:
BATVOLT Pirkkala Myllyhaantie 12.9 V
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5.4. Software version query (VER)
A software version query can be sent to the idOil-30 3G and idOil-30 Battery 3G units in a
text message. The version information helps Labkotec Oy’s maintenance department to
resolve any possible problems.
Send the following text message to the idOil unit:
VER
The unit’s response contains the device name (if set) and the software version:
VER <device name> <x.xx>
Example
“Pirkkala Myllyhaantie” has been set as the device name and the software version is 1.00.
When the command
VER
is entered, the response is:
VER Pirkkala Myllyhaantie 1.00
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6. Messages sent to the end user by the unit
The idOil-30 3G and idOil-30 Battery 3G devices send alarm messages to the recipient’s
telephone number either when the alarm or fault status changes or as a response to an
alarm query.
6.1. Alarm message
The device sends the alarm immediately upon detection to the telephone numbers set with
the TEL command and/or to the LabkoNet® service.
The alarm message contains the following space-delimited information:
<device name> <sensor input name> <alarm text or fault alarm text> <alarm time>
Field legend
<device name> If a name has been set for the device, it is
indicated at the beginning of the message.
<sensor input name> / The possible descriptive name set by the
user for the sensor input and the character
“/”.
<alarm text>
<yyyy-mm-dd> <hh:mm>
Alarm text (standard, cannot be changed,
depends on the type of sensor connected to
the input):
Oil level alarm on ( or off),
Sludge level alarm on ( or off),
High liquid alarm on ( or off).
Alarm time.
<fault alarm text>
<yyyy-mm-dd> <hh:mm>
Alarm text regarding the fault (standard,
cannot be changed, depends on the type of
sensor connected to the input):
Oil level fault on ( or off)
Sludge level fault on ( or off)
High liquid fault on ( or off).
Alarm time.
The message contains the information of commissioned sensor inputs only.
6.2. Timed message
If the timed message function has been activated with the TXD command (see chapter
“Timed message interval”), the device sends a message in the same format as the
response to the command M, i.e. the alarm message query (see chapter “Alarm information
query“).
6.3. Test alarm
To receive the test alarm, hold down the reset and test button on the cover of the device for
more than three seconds and then release the button.
The unit’s local display shows the text Test alarm and the unit sends a text message in the
following format:
<device name> Test alarm <test alarm time>
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6.4. Low operating voltage alarm
If the unit’s operating voltage falls below the set alarm limit, (see chapter "Setting the
operating voltage alarm limit"), the device sends the following message:
<device name> Battery voltage low on <alarm time>
If the operating voltage then increases above the alarm removal limit, the unit sends the
following message:
<device name> Battery voltage low off <alarm removal time>
6.5. Power outage alarm
The device can detect power outages and save their start and end times in its memory.
Once power supply is restored, the device sends the following message:
<device name> Power down after<power outage start time>
Power up <power outage end time>
Examples:
idOil-30 Battery 3G
Power down after 2018-10-03 11:30
Power up 2018-10-03 12:10
idOil-30 3G
Power down 2018-10-03 11:30
Power up 2018-10-03 12:10
In other words, the power outage has started on 3 October 2018 at 11:30 am and the power
has been restored on 3 October 2018 at 12:10 pm.
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7. Troubleshooting
7.1. Device responses in error situations
The idOil-30 3G and idOil-30 Battery 3G units send a text message response to any
commands they receive. At times, the text message command sent by the user may be
erroneous, in which case the unit responds with an error message to the user’s mobile
phone.
Possible reasons for error messages are listed below.
Error state/message Possible cause
No response The 3G modem is not connected to the
network. The signal strength bar must be
visible on the local display. If this is not the
case, it is possible that the signal is too
weak or the SIM card’s PIN code is
incorrect.
COMMAND ERROR The command was entered incorrectly.
COMMAND SYNTAX ERROR The command is correct, but there was an
error in the parameter entry. The reasons for
the errors vary between commands.
Possible causes include the following:
the point is missing from between the
numbers
there are too many numbers for the free
memory slots
too many characters
the point or colon is missing
the sensor input number is not 1...3
the separator characters are missing or
are incorrect
the data/time entered is invalid
the entered value deviates from the
allowed values
Solution: Enter a new text message command and check before sending that it has been
entered correctly.
7.2. Resetting the message counter (RSTC)
The total number of messages sent by the device within 24 hours is limited to 50. If the
device is not sending any messages, it is possible that the message counter has reached
its limit.
To reset the counter and resume message traffic with the device,
send the following text message to the idOil unit:
RSTC
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