Novus TELIK GARDO User manual

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TELIK GARDO READER
USER GUIDE V1.0x B

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1SAFETY ALERTS ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
2INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 DEVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 ANTENNA................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 SENSORS ...............................................................................................................................................................................4
3INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................5
3.1.1 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS .........................................................................................................................5
3.1.2 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................................5
3.2 DIMENSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................5
3.2.1 TELIK GARDO.................................................................................................................................................................5
3.2.2 TELIK GARDO ANTENNA...............................................................................................................................................5
3.2.3 TELIK GARDO SENSOR.................................................................................................................................................6
3.3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................6
3.4 COMMUNICATION INTERFACES..........................................................................................................................................6
3.4.1 USB INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................................6
3.4.2 RS485 INTERFACE.........................................................................................................................................................6
4HOW TO INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE.............................................................................................................7
4.1 INSTALL THE USB DRIVER ...................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 INSTALL THE CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE.......................................................................................................................7
4.3 CONNECT THE DEVICE TO THE COMPUTER.....................................................................................................................7
5HOW TO USE THE TELIK GARDO SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................................................8
5.1 SOFTWARE INITIAL RUN.......................................................................................................................................................8
5.2 TELIK GARDO SOFTWARE INTERFACE ..............................................................................................................................9
5.2.1 SOFTWARE VERSION ...................................................................................................................................................9
5.2.2 PANEL WITH CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................10
5.2.3 DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE DATA FOR THE SENSOR..........................................................................................10
5.2.4 SELECTION OF THE RELATED USB COMMUNICATION PORT ...............................................................................10
5.2.5 REAL-TIME DATA COLLECTION FUNCTION..............................................................................................................10
5.2.6 FIRMWARE VERSION ..................................................................................................................................................11
5.2.7 START/STOP SENSOR READING...............................................................................................................................11
5.3 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE P1 SENSORID INTERFACE...................................................................................................11
5.4 HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC CONFIGURATION...............................................................................................................13
5.5 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE ANTENNAS.............................................................................................................................13
5.6 HOW TO USE THE TOOLBAR .............................................................................................................................................14
5.6.1 TOOLBAR......................................................................................................................................................................14
5.6.2 RF CTRL INTERFACE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................15
5.6.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD INTERFACE INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................15
6MODBUS-RTU PROTOCOL.........................................................................................................................................................17
6.1 COMMANDS..........................................................................................................................................................................17
6.2 REGISTERS TABLE..............................................................................................................................................................17
6.2.1 RELATIVE HUMIDITY INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) ...................................................................................................18
7TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................19
7.1 CERTIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................19
8WARRANTY..................................................................................................................................................................................21

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1SAFETY ALERTS
The following symbols are used on the equipment and throughout this manual to draw the user's attention to valuable information related to the safety
and use of the equipment.
CAUTION
Read the manual completely before
installing and operating the equipment.
CAUTION OR HAZARD
Risk of electric shock.
ATTENTION
Material sensitive to static charge. Be
sure to take proper precautions before
handling it.
All safety recommendations appearing in this manual must be followed to ensure personal safety and prevent damage to the instrument or system.
If the instrument is used in a manner other than that specified in this manual, the device safety protections may not be effective.

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2INTRODUCTION
Some of the main challenges for electric power distribution companies involve uninterrupted power supply and the need to meet the requirements of
regulatory agencies regarding the quality of electricity supply.
Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the most critical components of power substations to ensure their integrity.
Since an unusual temperature rise can be seen as an early warning indicator of anomaly or asset degradation, NOVUS has launched the Telik Gardo
kit, a remote temperature monitoring system that allows you to view information online and manage the maintenance process.
Using wireless temperature sensors, Telik Gardo Reader is easy to install and deploy. It can be integrated into any SCADA system or any cloud
platform using an IoT Gateway.
2.1 DEVICE
This is the Telik Gardo Reader:
Figure 1 –Telik Gardo Reader
Ideal for DIN rail installation, the device allows you to collect data, read temperature information, and perform continuous monitoring of power
substations.
2.2 ANTENNA
This is the Telik Gardo Antenna:
Figure 2 –Telik Gardo Antenna
The antenna must be attached to the wall by using two screws or connected to the surface by using the magnets. Connected to the antenna, you
must install the Telik Gardo Cable, which is 3 meters long.
2.3 SENSORS
These are the Telik Gardo Sensors:
Figure 3 –Telik Gardo Sensor
The sensors must be installed close to the place to be monitored, fixed with a screw or cable ties. Since they are passive sensors, they do not require
batteries.

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3INSTALLATION
3.1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
3.1.1 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
•Electronic and analog signal conductors must run through the plant separately from the output and supply conductors. If possible, in grounded
conduits.
•The power supply for the electronic instruments must come from a proper instrumentation network.
•It is recommended to use RC FILTERS (noise suppressors) at contactor coils, solenoids, etc.
•In control applications, it is essential to consider what can happen when any part of the system fails. The internal devices of the equipment do
not guarantee full protection.
•The electrical connections must be made with the connection terminals detached from the equipment. Before connecting them, make sure that
the connections have been made correctly.
3.1.2 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
You must connect the source to the device, using the following identification:
Positive.
Negative / Neutral.
Ground.
Table 1 –Power supply connections
3.2 DIMENSIONS
3.2.1 TELIK GARDO
The device has the following dimensions:
Figure 4 –Dimensions
3.2.2 TELIK GARDO ANTENNA
The antenna has the following dimensions:
Figure 5 –Dimensions

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3.2.3 TELIK GARDO SENSOR
The sensor has the following dimensions:
Figure 6 –Dimensions
3.3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Telik Gardo Reader is intended for a 35 mm DIN rail mounting. You should use the fixing holes or the magnets to attach your antennas to the wall
or desired surface. You can attach the sensors to the electrical panel or surface by using a screw or cable ties.
3.4 COMMUNICATION INTERFACES
3.4.1 USB INTERFACE
Telik Gardo Reader has a USB interface, located on the side of the device. The USB interface must be used to configure and perform device
diagnostics via Telik Gardo software. To connect the device to a computer, you must use a micro-USB standard USB cable (not supplied).
Before installing the configuration software, you must install the USB interface drivers (see HOW TO INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
chapter).
The USB interface should be used temporarily to CONFIGURE and PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS of the device.
3.4.2 RS485 INTERFACE
Telik Gardo Reader has a RS485 interface, located on the side of the device. The RS485 interface can be configured to operate at the following
speeds (Baud Rates): 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. In addition, it can be configured to operate with 1 or 2 Stop Bits
and in the parities 8N1, 8N2, 8O1, or 8E1. All these parameters can be configured through the software.
The table below helps you to perform the RS485 communication interface connection:
Inverted bidirectional data line.
Bidirectional data line.
Optional connection that improves communication performance.
Table 2 –RS485 Connections
More details on implementing a device network via RS485 can be found in the document "RS485 and RS422 basics", available at
www.novusautomation.com.

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4HOW TO INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
Telik Gardo Reader is compatible with the Telik Gardo software, used to configure and monitor the device. To use it, you must follow the steps
below.
4.1 INSTALL THE USB DRIVER
Install the USB driver to enable the computer you are using to recognize Telik Gardo Reader via the USB interface.
Simply double-click the file CP210x_Universal_Windows_Driver, available for download from NOVUS' product page. To complete the installation,
follow the instructions that will appear on the screen.
4.2 INSTALL THE CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE
Install Telik Gardo software to configure and perform data reading from Telik Gardo Reader. The software is compatible with Windows 10 and later
versions.
Simply double-click the file Reader_UT_4.0.3_Setup_NOVUS, available for download from NOVUS' product page. To complete the installation, follow
the instructions that will appear on the screen.
4.3 CONNECT THE DEVICE TO THE COMPUTER
Once the USB driver for the Telik Gardo Reader and the configuration software has been installed, you can configure the device. Then you should
follow the steps below:
1. Connect the Telik Gardo Reader to a power supply (for more information about the power supply and voltage ranges, see TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS chapter).
2. Connect the device to mains power. The power indicator light on the device should light up and flash at intervals.
3. After installing the USB driver for the device, connect the USB cable from Telik Gardo Reader to the computer's USB interface.
4. Run the Telik Gardo software.
The figure below shows the communication and power interfaces of the device:
Figure 7 –Device interfaces
USB
Interface
RS485
Power Supply

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5HOW TO USE TELIK GARDO SOFTWARE
5.1 SOFTWARE INITIAL RUN
1. To run Telik Gardo software, double-click the following shortcut icon on your computer desktop:
Figure 8 –Software shortcut
2. After starting the software, open the Windows "Device Manager". Check the Ports (COM & LPT) section. In it, find the Silicon Labs CP210X
USB to UARTBridge (COMX) device.
Figure 9 –Device manager
3. Select the USB COMX port and click Open:
Figure 10 –Selecting a COM port
4. The following window will be displayed:
Figure 11 –Firmware version
Make sure that the parameter FW Ver.displays the version number. The example above shows a situation where Telik Gardo Reader is properly
connected.

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5. Click the Start button. The software will display messages regarding the scanning of the sensors connected to the reader:
Figure 12 –Sensor scanning
If displayed, the message "Timeout" indicates that communication between the device and the software was unsuccessful.
This does not stop the device from working but indicates that it is busy and is in No_Resp mode.
5.2 TELIK GARDO SOFTWARE INTERFACE
Once opened, the Telik Gardo software will display the following interface:
Figure 13 –Software sections
This interface is divided into the following sections:
5.2.1 SOFTWARE VERSION
The software version is displayed at the top of the window:
Figure 14 –Software version
For software updates, check NOVUS website periodically.

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5.2.2 PANEL WITH CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS
These are the tabs with configuration functions:
Figure 15 –Configuration functions
•Temp 1: Displays information about the sensor status and the sensor notification panel.
•SensorID P1: Allows you to enable or disable sensors and sensor identification settings. For more information, see HOW TO CONFIGURE THE
P1 SENSORID INTERFACE section.
•Basic Settings: Allows you to configure the address and put the panel in test mode. For more information, see HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC
CONFIGURATION section.
•Antenna Settings: Allows you to enable or disable the antenna. For more information, see HOW TO CONFIGURE THE ANTENNAS section.
5.2.3 DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE DATA FOR THE SENSOR
This section displays the temperature data from the sensor used:
Figure 16 –Temperature display
In addition to the temperature value, the software can also display the following messages:
•When the warning "Reading Failed" is displayed: There has been a failure to read the temperature.
•When the warning "Not configured" is displayed: The sensor ID has not been set.
•When the warning "Disabled" is displayed: This sensor has been disabled.
•When "---" is displayed: Software still in boot process. The software has not received any temperature readings.
•When the warning "ANT Disabled" is displayed: The antenna to read the sensor has been disabled.
5.2.4 SELECTION OF THE RELATED USB COMMUNICATION PORT
You can select which USB port to use:
Figure 17 –Selecting the USB port
You can find the computer's COM port under "Control Panel" → "Device Manager" → "Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge Port".
•Open/Close button: Allows you to start/stop the connection with the reader.
For more information about the USB interface, see USB INTERFACE section.
5.2.5 REAL-TIME DATA COLLECTION FUNCTION
By clicking on the Open log folder button, you can view the folder created for saving information about the data collection:
Figure 18 –Open log folder button
The "T_Log" folder will be created when you first use the software (at reading temperature). By double-clicking Open log folder and choosing the
"3.0" folder within it, you can find the log file of the reading.
Each reading will generate a document, as shown in the figure below. The file will be named after the reading has been stopped.
Figure 19 –Files generated by the software
File description:
•Text file "Export_Parameter_(Time)": Log file for reader parameters at the beginning of the reading.