Microtronics myDatalogGauge 3G User manual

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Valid from:
lFirmware version: 01v018
lApp. version: 02v000
lServer version: 47.1
lHardware version: 2.0
User manual
myDatalogGauge 3G

Chapter 1 Table of contents
Chapter 1 Table of contents
Cover 1
Chapter 1 Table of contents 3
Chapter 2 Declaration of conformity 9
2.1 BLE & 3G Gateway ATEX 9
2.2 BLE Gauge 10
Chapter 3 Ex certification 13
3.1 BLE & 3G Gateway ATEX 13
3.2 BLE Gauge 17
Chapter 4 Specifications 21
4.1 BLE & 3G Gateway ATEX 21
4.2 BLE Gauge 22
Chapter 5 General specifications 23
5.1 Translation 23
5.2 Copyright 23
5.3 General descriptive names 23
5.4 Ex protection 23
5.4.1 BLE & 3G Gateway ATEX 24
5.4.2 BLE Gauge 24
5.5 Safety instructions 24
5.5.1 Use of the hazard warnings 25
5.5.2 General safety instructions 25
5.5.3 Safety and preventative measures for handling GSM/GPRS modems 25
5.5.3.1 Safety and precautionary measures for the GSM/GPRS modem installation 26
5.5.3.2 Safety measures for installing the antenna 26
5.6 Overview 27
5.6.1 BLE & 3G Gateway ATEX 27
5.6.2 BLE Gauge 28
5.6.3 Block diagram 28
5.7 Intended use 29
5.8 General product information 29
5.9 Device labelling 30
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5.10 Installation of spare and wear parts 32
5.11 Storage of the product 32
5.12 Warranty 33
5.13 Disclaimer 33
5.14 Obligation of the operator 34
5.15 Personnel requirements 34
Chapter 6 Functional principle 35
6.1 Determining the fill level 38
6.1.1 Determining the raw value (relative pressure) 38
6.1.2 Calculating the fill level 38
6.1.3 Taking the installation height into consideration 38
6.1.4 Taking the trimming into consideration 39
6.1.5 Alarm/trigger module 39
6.1.6 Record module 39
6.2 Functionality of the internal data memory 40
6.3 Procedure in case of connection aborts 41
6.4 Setup mode 41
6.5 Automatic selection of the GSM network 46
6.6 Determining the GSM/UMTS/LTE signal strength 46
6.7 Determining the position data 46
Chapter 7 Storage, delivery and transport 47
7.1 Inspection of incoming deliveries 47
7.2 Scope of supply 47
7.3 Storage 47
7.4 Transport 47
7.5 Return 48
Chapter 8 Installation 49
8.1 Dimensions 49
8.1.1 myDatalogGauge 3G 49
8.1.2 BLE Gauge and pressure sensor 49
8.2 Installing the myDatalogGauge 3G 50
8.2.1 Suspended installation of the myDatalogGauge 3G 51
8.2.2 Suspended installation of the BLE Gauge 52
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8.2.3 Earthing of the BLE Gauge when installed suspended 56
8.2.4 Zero point adjustment 57
8.2.4.1 Zero point adjustment with the help of setup mode 57
8.2.4.2 Zero point adjustment with the help of the Bluetooth connection (BLE) 58
8.3 Electrical installation 61
8.3.1 Inserting the activation module 61
8.3.2 Connecting the GSM antenna 62
8.3.2.1 Optimum antenna positioning for assembly in a shaft 62
8.3.2.1.1 Typical influences on the signal quality 62
8.3.2.1.2 Possibilities for improving the signal quality 63
8.3.2.1.3 Procedure for determining the optimum position of the antenna 63
8.3.3 Technical details about the Bluetooth Low Energy interface 64
Chapter 9 Initial Start-Up 65
9.1 User information 65
9.2 Applicable documents 65
9.3 General principles 65
9.4 Placing the system into operation 65
9.4.1 Using the mobile connection (2G/3G) and the myDatanet server 65
9.4.2 Using the Bluetooth connection (BLE) and the myDatanet server 68
9.5 Testing communication with the device 71
9.5.1 Testing communication between the myDatalogGauge 3Gand the myDatanet server (mobile
connection) 71
9.5.2 Testing communication between the myDatalogGauge 3Gand the myDatanet server
(Bluetooth connection) 73
Chapter 10 User interfaces 75
10.1 User interface on the myDatalogGauge 3G 75
10.1.1 Operating elements 75
10.1.1.1 Reed switch 75
10.1.1.2 Display 76
10.2 User interface on the myDatanet server 79
10.2.1 Site configuration 79
10.2.1.1 Specific input screen for configuring the site 80
10.2.1.1.1 Site 80
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10.2.1.1.2 Setup data 82
10.2.1.1.3 Comments 83
10.2.1.1.4 Measurement channels 83
10.2.1.1.4.1 Basis 83
10.2.1.1.4.2 Alarms 84
10.2.1.1.4.3 Trigger 85
10.2.1.1.5 Internal channels 86
10.2.1.1.5.1 Basis 86
10.2.1.1.5.2 Alarms 87
10.2.1.1.6 Alarm settings 88
10.2.1.1.7 Calculated channels 89
10.2.1.1.7.1 Basis 89
10.2.1.1.7.2 Calculation 90
10.2.1.1.7.3 Alarms 91
10.2.1.1.8 Basic settings 92
10.2.1.2 Default input screen for configuring the site 93
10.2.1.2.1 Site 93
10.2.1.2.2 Comments 93
10.2.1.2.3 Alarm settings 94
10.2.1.2.4 Calculated channels 94
10.2.1.2.4.1 Basis 95
10.2.1.2.4.2 Calculation 96
10.2.1.2.4.3 Alarms 97
10.2.1.2.5 Basic settings 98
10.2.2 Device configuration 98
10.2.2.1 Comments 98
10.2.2.2 Measurement instrument 99
10.2.2.3 GPRS 100
Chapter 11 DeviceConfig 101
11.1 General 101
11.2 Prerequisites 101
11.3 Installation 102
11.3.1 Installing the drivers for the USB BLE-Adapter 104
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11.4 Menu of the DeviceConfig 105
11.4.1 Settings 105
11.4.1.1 Options 105
11.5 Functional principle (communication with a myDatalogGauge 3G) 107
11.5.1 USB BLE-Adapter 108
11.5.2 Establishing a connection to a device with Bluetooth Low Energy interface 108
11.5.3 "GSM" tab 109
11.5.4 "Log" tab 110
11.5.5 "Firmware" tab 112
11.5.6 "Sync" tab 112
11.5.6.1 Existing connection to the myDatalogGauge 3G 113
11.5.6.2 No connection to a device 114
11.5.7 Recommended procedure 115
11.5.7.1 Synchronisation with the myDatanet server 115
11.5.7.1.1 Internet connection available when reading out the data 115
11.5.7.1.2 No Internet connection when reading out the data 119
11.6 Functional principle (communication with a BLE Gauge sensor module) 123
11.6.1 Establishing a connection to a sensor module with Bluetooth Low Energy interface 124
11.6.2 "Firmware" tab 126
Chapter 12 myDatanet server 127
12.1 Overview 127
12.1.1 Explanation of the symbols 127
12.2 "Customer" area 128
12.3 "Site" area at customer level 130
12.3.1 Reports 131
12.3.2 Map view 131
12.4 Recommended procedure 131
12.4.1 Creating the site 131
Chapter 13 API 135
13.1 Backend API 135
13.2 rapidM2M Playground 135
13.2.1 Overview 136
Chapter 14 Maintenance 137
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14.1 General maintenance 137
14.1.1 myDatalogGauge 3G 137
14.1.2 BLE Gauge and pressure sensor 137
14.2 Maintenance of the myDatalogGauge 3G 137
14.3 Maintenance of the BLE Gauge sensor module 137
Chapter 15 Removal/disposal 139
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting and repair 141
16.1 General problems 141
16.2 Log entries and error codes 143
16.2.1 Modem error 146
16.2.2 Module-specific critical errors 148
16.2.3 Module-specific uncritical error 148
16.2.4 Module-specific information regarding the current operating state 149
16.3 Evaluating the device log 150
16.3.1 Evaluating the device log on the myDatanet server 150
16.3.2 Evaluating the device log using DeviceConfig 150
Chapter 17 Spare parts and accessories 151
17.1 Assembly sets 151
17.2 Antennas 151
17.3 Sensor modules 151
17.4 Pressure sensors 151
17.5 Other accessories 151
Chapter 18 Document history 153
Chapter 19 Glossary 155
Chapter 20 Contact information 157
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Chapter 2 Declaration of conformity
Chapter 2 Declaration of conformity
2.1 BLE & 3G Gateway ATEX
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2.2 BLE Gauge
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Chapter 2 Declaration of conformity
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Chapter 3 Ex certification
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Chapter 3 Ex certification
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Chapter 3 Ex certification
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