Obvius A8812 User manual

AcquiSuite – Data Acquisition Server
Obvius, LLC
Installation and Operation Manual
Model A8812
Date Aug 16, 2 11
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Copyright Information
Copyright © 2001 - 2011 by Obvius
Obvius and AcquiSuite are trademarks of Obvius oldings LLc
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and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013, and in similar clauses in the NASA FAR Supplement.
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Obvius promises buyer that any product manufactured by Obvius shall be free from all material defects in material or manufacture for a period of 2 years
from the date of sale. This warranty does not include ordinary wear and tear or replaceable components (e.g., batteries). During the warranty period,
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by buyer. The warranty shall remain in full force and effect for such 2 year period, provided that the product: (1) was installed, operated, and maintained
properly; (2) has not been abused or misused; (3) has not been repaired, altered, or modified outside of Obvius’ authorized facilities; (4) has not been sold
subject to other warranty terms specified at the time of sale; and (5) is still owned by the original purchaser. This warranty provides specific legal rights
that may be varied by state law. Obvius’ products are not intended for use in critical applications such as nuclear facilities, human implantable devices or
life support. Obvius is not liable, in whole or in part, for any claims or damages arising from such uses.
Obvius strongly believes in continuous improvement, therefore we must reserve the right to change specifications and product offerings without notice.
Where possible, we will substitute products with equivalent functionality when necessary.
DANGER
Hazard of Electric Shock, Explosion or Arc Flash
●Follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 7 E in the USA, or applicable local codes.
●This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.
●Read, understand and follow the instructions before installing this product.
●Turn off all power supplying equipment before working on or inside the equipment. Use properly rated voltage sensing device to
confirm power is off. DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS PRODUCT FOR VOLTAGE INDICATION
●Only install this product on insulated conductors.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
●This product is not intended for life safety applications.
●Do not install this product in hazardous or classified locations.
●The installer is responsible for conformance to all applicable codes.
FCC Part 15 Information
Note: This equipment has been tested by the manufacturer and found to comply with the limits of a class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications of this product without the express authorization of Obvius nullify this statement.
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Table of Contents
Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation Checklist..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Markings and Symbols:................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
ardware Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
A8812 Features and Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Connections............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
ardware Installation............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Basic Network Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................10
Laptop/Computer Setup.........................................................................................................................................................................11
AcquiSuite Administration Overview..........................................................................................................................................................13
Security........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Modbus........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Modbus Device List............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Device List Options.........................................................................................................................................................................15
Device Details. ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Device Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................16
Advanced Configuration Options....................................................................................................................................................16
Manual Device Add Options...........................................................................................................................................................17
Internal IO Configuration................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting Modbus Devices.........................................................................................................................................................20
Modbus Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Alarm Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Modbus Framework...............................................................................................................................................................................22
Wireless....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Sensor List.............................................................................................................................................................................................22
Mod opper Map...................................................................................................................................................................................22
Networking.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Network Status...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Ethernet setup........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems......................................................................................................................................................23
Modem Status........................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Modem Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Modem PPP Dialout ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Example Dialout to an ISP or RAS........................................................................................................................................................25
GSM/GPRS Cellular modem (A8812-GSM only).................................................................................................................................25
Modem PPP Dialin................................................................................................................................................................................26
Dialin from a computer to the AcquiSuite.............................................................................................................................................26
Example Dialin from a WinXP computer..............................................................................................................................................27
System Options............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Status.....................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Processes............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Date and Time....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Universal Time Is Your Friend........................................................................................................................................................ 28
System logs............................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Firmware Update...................................................................................................................................................................................30
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
ost Lookup.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Connection Test.....................................................................................................................................................................................30
LCD Console............................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Log File Data............................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Log File Status....................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Log File Format..................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Log Storage Capacity.............................................................................................................................................................................34
Uploading data to the BMO website......................................................................................................................................................35
Retrieving Data From the AcquiSuite......................................................................................................................................................... 36
TTP Direct from the AcquiSuite......................................................................................................................................................... 36
FTP Direct from the AcquiSuite............................................................................................................................................................36
Enertrax download direct from the AcquiSuite......................................................................................................................................36
TTP/Post Upload To Building Manager Online..................................................................................................................................37
TTP/Post Upload To Your Database Server.......................................................................................................................................37
Removing Data From the AcquiSuite....................................................................................................................................................37
Linking to AcquiSuite Device Status Pages...........................................................................................................................................37
Mechanical Drawings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
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Overview
The AcquiSuite™ data acquisition system is designed to allow owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities
with a cost-effective means of gathering crucial information in a timely manner. To meet these requirements, the
AcquiSuite™ system provides the installer with all the tools necessary to install and configure the hardware and software
with a minimum of time and investment.
Installation Checklist
An AcquiSuite™ system installation has the following components:
Required hardware
●AcquiSuite™ A8812 data acquisition server (required)
●Data connection (ethernet or phone line).
●Ethernet Cat 5 cable (required for lan or direct laptop-to-AcquiSuite connection); or
●Phone line and cord (required for modem connection)
Optional hardware
●Analog sensors for temperature, humidity, etc.
●Pulse output transducers for measuring gas, electricity, water, etc. from existing meters and sensors.
●Additional Modbus RTU devices power meters (e.g., Veris Enercept, PML Ion, Emon ProMon, etc)
Next, choose one or more of the following connection methods.
For LAN installations only:
●Ethernet 10/100Mbit connection point (hub or switch)
●IP address and Netmask (check with system administrator)
●Gateway address (check with system administrator)
●DNS server address (check with system administrator)
●TTP Proxy address (optional), may be required if the AcquiSuite is behind a firewall (check with system
administrator)
For dialout installations only: (AcquiSuite initiates a phone call to your ISP or modem server)
●Phone line with dialtone. May be shared with other devices such as a fax machine.
●Phone cord for connection to phone system
●Dial out access prefixes, and long distance access code if required. (ie, dial 9 for local line)
●ISP account or Modem Server phone number (check with ISP)
●DNS server address. (check with ISP)
●Time to dial. If phone line is shared, choose a time of day when other devices are not in use, such as 4am.
●A regular telephone for line testing and diagnostics
For dialin installations only: (AcquiSuite receives/answers a phone call from your computer)
●Phone line with dialtone. Must be NOT shared with other devices. (or use appropriate line sharing device)
●Phone cord for connection to phone system.
●Telephone number for the phone line that the AcquiSuite will be attached to. (so you can call the AcquiSuite)
●Make note of the AcquiSuite dialin IP/Netmask for future use.
●A regular telephone for line testing and diagnostics
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Markings and Symbols:
WARNING: A potential risk exists if the operating instructions are not followed
General Warning Symbol: This symbol indicates the need to consult the operating instructions provided with the
product.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards.
This symbol indicates: Do not apply to or remove from hazardous live conductors.
Direct Current symbol.
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Hardware Overview
A8812 Features and Specifications
Processor Arm9 embedded CPU, Arm7 io coprocessor
Operating System Linux 2.6
Memory 32 MB ram, 16 MB flash
LED 8x input, 4 modem activity, Modbus TX/RX, power, system, io status
Console 2 x 16 character LCD, two pushbuttons
LAN RJ45 10/100 Ethernet, full half duplex, auto polarity
Modem V.34 bis, 33,600 bps (A8812-1 only)
GSM/GPRS Cellular (A8812-GSM only)
Protocols Modbus/RTU, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, PPP, TTP/ TML, FTP, NTP, XML, SNMP-Trap
Power Supply 24VDC, 1A, class 2 wall brick transformer.
North America: 110-120VAC, 60hz, primary. (standard, included)
CE/Europe: 100-240VAC, 50-60hz, primary, with interchangeable plug adapters. (optional)
Interval Recording User selectable 1-60 minutes. Default 15 minute interval
Serial Port1RS-485 Modbus, supports up to 32 external devices (expandable)
Inputs18 flex-io inputs with multiple modes: voltage, current, resistance, pulse and status.
Voltage mode: 0-10vdc (min/max/average/instantaneous data)
accuracy: +- 0.25% of full scale at 20ºc
Current mode: 4-20mA (min/max/average/instantaneous data)
accuracy: +- 0.25% of full scale at 20ºc
Resistance mode: 100 ohms to 100k.
accuracy: 100Ω-1kΩ+- 1% of 1kΩ at 20ºc
1kΩ – 10kΩ+- 1% of 10kΩ at 20ºc
10kΩ – 47.5kΩ+- 1% of 47.5kΩ at 20ºc
47.5kΩ – 100kΩ+- 1% of 100kΩ at 20ºc
100kΩ − 10MΩaccuracy unrated.
Pulse mode: intended for use with dry contact outputs. (consumption/rate/runtime/status)
Standard and KYZ modes for form A and C relay outputs
Input terminal supplies 3V ~ 5V at 5mA sense voltage to detect contact closures.
Maximum rate: 10hz, minimum pulse width 50ms.
Adjustable contact closure threshold: 100Ω to 5kΩ, broken wire sense above 10kΩ optional.
Pulse count and runtime values are stored in non-volatile memory.
Outputs1: 2 optically isolated outputs type: opto-fet, dry contacts. rating: 30vdc, 150mA max.
Isolation2: The RJ45 ethernet, RJ11 Modem, pulse outputs, and the primary side of the power adapter are
electrically isolated from the AcquiSuite main PCB board and inputs.
Environmental North America: Indoor, temperature 0º - 50ºc, 0 - 95% humidity, non-condensing.
CE/Europe: Indoor, temperature 5º - 40ºc, 0 - 90% humidity, non-condensing.
EMC FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class A
EN 61000, EN 61326
Size 8” x 9.25” x 2.5” (203mm x 235mm x 64mm)
Mass 5lbs (2.3kg)
1 inputs are intended for low voltage class 2 outputs.
2 if the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacture, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.
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Electrical Connections
Hardware Installation
Step 1 - Unpack materials: Remove all materials from shipping box and verify all required components are available
Step 2 - Mount the AcquiSuite on the wall or other appropriate location.
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Step 3 – (optional) Connect any analog or pulse output sensors you may have. For Analog sensors, 0-10V or 4-20mA sensor
types are allowed. The combined power consumption of all the analog sensors attached to the AcquiSuite must not exceed
200mA. If more current is required, use an external power supply as shown in the wiring diagram for each input type later in
this section.
Step 4 (optional) - Connect the Modbus network loop as shown in the wiring diagram. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installing and powering the Modbus devices. Verify that the Modbus address settings are unique for each
device (i.e., no two devices with the same address) and power up the device. Connect each device in the chain by “daisy-
chaining” the devices together . Observe + and - polarity on the Modbus devices. For more information about Modbus loops,
please read our Modbus FAQ.
Low Voltage analog, pulse, and RS485 wiring that enters electrical panels must have a minimum insulation rating that
exceeds the voltage inside the panel. In addition, other regulations may apply; consult the building codes in your area prior
to installation.
The RS485 port on the A8812 has a built in terminator. A 150 ohm termination resistor should be placed at the other end of
the RS485 loop, between the + and – wires. For more information about RS485 termination, read the Modbus FAQ.
Some Modbus devices do not use the same label notation as the AcquiSuite. Rather than +,-,S, Emon uses Low, igh, and
Gnd. To attach an Emon meter, use + to high, - to low, and shield to gnd.
The AcquiSuite A8812 internal IO module (Analog and pulse inputs) uses Modbus address 250, and will show up in the
Modbus device count as a single Modbus device. Additional analog or pulse input IO modules may be added to the Modbus
loop as needed.
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Step 5 - Power-up and diagnostics: Attach the power supply to the power input jack on the AcquiSuite, and plug the power
brick into a wall outlet. The power brick should be in a location that is accessible for connection and disconnection. After
power is applied, the green “Alive” light in the upper right of the AcquiSuite should come on and the LCD display will
display a series of diagnostic screens ending with the following message on the LCD display (this boot sequence may require
up to 20 seconds to complete):
AcquiSuite Ready
192.168.40.50
This indicates that the AcquiSuite has loaded properly and is ready for configuration and connection to the network and
sensors. If the “Alive” light does not come on or the LCD display does not cycle to the above screen, verify that the power
cord is plugged in. If after cycling the power the unit still does not power up (or if an error message appears in the LCD
display) contact technical support. After the A8812 has been powered up for a minute, the green Alive LED should blink
slowly once per second during normal operation.
●odbus TX/RX: The Modbus TX and RX LEDs blink to indicate data on the RS485/Modbus loop. The
RX led blinks only when data is received by the AcquiSuite
●odem RTS: the modem is being monitored or operated by the AcquiSuite, off when the modem is idle.
This LED will be on when a dialout call is in progress, or when dialin is enabled and waiting for an
inbound call.
●odem CD: the modem has a carrier connection to a remote system.
●odem TX/RX: data is being sent or received on the modem.
●Alive: blinks once per second while the system is operating correctly.
●Alarm: blinks to indicate a problem.
●Inputs 1-8: in pulse or status mode, the LED is on when contacts are closed. In analog 4-20mA and 0-
10V mode, the led blinks quickly (2hz) to indicate an over-range alarm error. In 4-20mA mode when the
input current is less than 4mA, or in resistance mode where the input resistance is above 10Mohm, the led
will blink a pattern (blink, blink, off) to indicate a broken wire alarm.
●Ethernet Link/Act: On when connected to a hub or switch, off when not connected. Blinks when Lan
traffic is being sent or received.
●RS485 RX/TX. The 485TX led should blink slowly once per second during normal operation. The RX
led will blink when external Modbus devices communicate with the AcquiSuite.
●RF TX / RF RX: If the A8812 has a built-in Mod opper option with an on-board radio, the RF LEDs
will blink showing transmit and receive packets.
Step 6 Verify connected devices: To verify that the Modbus devices are installed and reporting correctly, use the Modbus
status utility on the AcquiSuite™ server. To do this test, follow these steps:
A. Press and release the menu (top) button on the AcquiSuite. The following will appear on the LCD display:
[Main Menu]
TCP/IP Config
B. Press the menu (top) button several more times until the LCD display shows the following message:
[Main Menu]
Modbus Status
C. Press the select (bottom) button on the server and the unit will begin the diagnosis of the Modbus loop.
After the check is completed, the unit will display the following message:
X devices OK
X fail, X new
D. Verify that the number of devices located by the server (the total of OK, fail and new) matches the number
of devices actually installed and connected. For a first time installation, all devices should appear as “new”.
The AcquiSuite A8812 Internal IO (pulse and analog inputs) appear as one device in this list.
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(Note: A “device” is the Modbus connected device, not necessarily the sensor. For example, an A8 23-4 I/O
module with 4 sensors connected is only one modbus device, not four) For further information on the LCD
console, please review the console section of this manual.
E. The AcquiSuite completes a background scan for new Modbus devices every 2-5 minutes. Increasing the
RS485 Modbus timeout may increase the time required to detect new devices. If the Modbus devices are
connected after the server is booted up, the devices may not appear on the screen for several minutes. In the
worst case, allow up to 5 minutes for the AcquiSuite to locate all the connected devices.
F. If all devices are reporting properly, it is now time to connect the server to the network or phone line for
remote reporting and configuration.
Basic Network Config ration
Step 1 - Determine the IP addressing needs: The IP address of the AcquiSuite™ server can be implemented using one of
three methods. Check with the network administrator to determine which method applies. For phone installations, use "direct
connection to laptop" to allow initial configuration.
●Static IP address - this is a fixed IP address which is assigned by a network administrator and “hard-coded” into the
AcquiSuite; or
●Dynamic ost Configuration Protocol (D CP) address - this process assigns an IP address dynamically to the
AcquiSuite when it is connected to the network from a host D CP server; or
●Direct connection between the AcquiSuite and a single temporary computer such as a laptop. (primary connection
will be dialin or dialout by modem)
You will need the following information from your network administrator: The addresses will be in the form of
“###.###.###.###”), where “#” refers to the numbers 0 to 9.
Static IP Address DHCP Direct Connection to Laptop
IP address: ___.___.___.___
Netmask: ___.___.___.___
Gateway: ___.___.___.___
DNS server: ___.___.___.___
DNS server: ___.___.___.___
TTP Proxy _____________
proxy server port: ______
IP address: (dhcp assigned)
Netmask: (dhcp assigned)
Gateway: (dhcp assigned)
DNS server: (dhcp assigned)
TTP Proxy _____________
proxy server port: ______
IP Address: 192.168.40.50
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gatway: 192.168.40.1
DNS: 70.99.203.62
TTP Proxy: [blank]
(factory default settings)
Network Address Worksheet
Step 2 - Configure the IP address as selected from the table above. For Direct Connection to Laptop, the address settings
above are set as the factory default, and you may be able to skip to the "Laptop/Computer Setup" section if the factory
default settings are present.
To begin configuration, make sure that the server displays the start screen:
AcquiSuite Ready
192.168.40.50
If this screen does not appear on the LCD display, press and hold the menu (top) button on the server for several seconds and
the message should appear. To change the IP address to the static address assigned by the network administrator, do the
following:
A. Press the menu (top) button once to get the TCP/IP configuration menu
[Main Menu]
TCP/IP Config
B. Press the select (bottom) button twice to get the IP config menu:
[TCP/IP Config]
IP Address
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