Obvius AcquiLite EMB A7810 User manual

AcquiLite EMB – Data Acquisition Server
Obvius, LLC
Installation and Operation Manual
Model A7810
Date Aug 1 , 2 11
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Table of Contents
Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation Checklist..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Markings and Symbols:................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Hardware Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
A7810 Features and Speci ications.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Connections............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Network Con iguration........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Laptop/Computer Setup........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
AcquiLite Administration Overview............................................................................................................................................................10
Security........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Modbus........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Device List.............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Device List Options.........................................................................................................................................................................12
Device Details. ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Device Con iguration...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Advanced Con iguration Options....................................................................................................................................................14
Manual Device Add Options........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Pulse inputs................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Modbus Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Alarm Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Modbus Framework...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Wireless....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Networking..................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Network Status......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Ethernet setup........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems......................................................................................................................................................18
System Options............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Status..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Processes............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Date and Time.......................................................................................................................................................................................18
Universal Time Is Your Friend........................................................................................................................................................19
System logs............................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Firmware Update................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Host Lookup.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Connection Test.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
LCD Console............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Log File Data............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Log File Status....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Log File Format.....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Log Storage Capacity............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Uploading data to the BMO website......................................................................................................................................................25
Retrieving Data From the AcquiLite........................................................................................................................................................... 26
HTTP Direct rom the AcquiLite...........................................................................................................................................................26
FTP Direct rom the AcquiLite..............................................................................................................................................................26
Enertrax download direct rom the AcquiLite........................................................................................................................................27
HTTP/Post Upload To Building Manager Online..................................................................................................................................27
HTTP/Post Upload To Your Database Server.......................................................................................................................................27
Removing Data From the AcquiLite......................................................................................................................................................27
Linking to AcquiLite Device Status Pages.............................................................................................................................................28
Mechanical Drawings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
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Overview
The AcquiLite™ data acquisition system is designed to allow owners and managers o commercial and industrial acilities
with a cost-e ective means o gathering crucial in ormation in a timely manner. To meet these requirements, the
AcquiLite™ system provides the installer with all the tools necessary to install and con igure the hardware and so tware with
a minimum o time and investment.
Installation Checklist
An AcquiLite™ system installation has the ollowing components:
Required hardware
●AcquiLite™ A7810 data acquisition server (required)
●Ethernet connection.
●Ethernet Cat 5 cable (required or LAN or direct laptop-to-AcquiLite connection)
●Power Supply: 24VDC
Optional hardware
●Additional pulse output devices such as a power meter.
●2 wire, twisted pair or pulse input connection.
LAN in ormation:
●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)
●HTTP Proxy address (optional), may be required i the AcquiLite is behind a irewall (check with system
administrator)
3 Insulation connected to meters inside high voltage panels should have an insulation rating in excess o the service voltage.
Consult a licensed electrician and local building codes or urther requirements that may apply.
Markings and Symbols:
WARNING: A potential risk exists i the operating instructions are not ollowed
General Warning Symbol: This symbol indicates the need to consult the operating instructions provided with the
product.
This symbol indicates the presence o electric shock hazards.
This symbol indicates: Do not apply to or remove rom hazardous live conductors.
Direct Current symbol.
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Hardware Overview
A7810 Features and Specifications
Processor Arm9 embedded CPU
Operating System Linux 2.6
Memory 32 MB ram, 16 MB lash
LED Ethernet, Pulse (x4), power, alarm
Console 2 x 16 character LCD, two pushbuttons
LAN RJ45 10/100 Ethernet, ull hal duplex, auto polarity
Protocols Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, PPP, HTTP/HTML, FTP, NTP, XML, SNMP-Trap
Power Supply124VDC, 500mA, Required (not included) The unit is to be sourced by a Class 2 power supply with
the ollowing output: 24Vdc, 500 mA minimum but not to exceed 8A.
Note: only 350mA is required i the USB port is not used.
Interval Recording User selectable 1-60 minutes. De ault 15 minute interval
Inputs24 pulse inputs, dry contact.
Monitor consumption, rate
Pulse rate/width user selectable to 10hz, 50hz or 100hz.
Pulse rate option: 10hz, minimum pulse width 50ms
Pulse rate option: 50hz, minimum pulse width 10ms
Pulse rate option: 100hz, minimum pulse width 5ms
Contact closure threshold 100Ω to 2.5kΩ user selectable
Pulse count values are stored in non-volatile memory.
Isolation2: The RJ45 Ethernet is isolated to 1500VDC rom the main board.
Power input, Pulse inputs, and USB port and are non-isolated.
Environmental Pollution Degree 2, Altitude up to 2000M.
For indoor and outdoor use when used in an appropriate enclosure.
The A7810 must be mounted inside a NEMA rated electrical enclosure or sa ety and isolation
requirements.
North America: Indoor, temperature -30º - +70ºc, 0 - 95% humidity, non-condensing. 4
Sa ety UL61010 Recognized, File: E320540 (Model A7810)
EMC FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class A
EN 61000, EN 61326
Size 4” x 4.25” x 2” (102mm x 108mm x 51mm)
Mass 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg)
1 inputs are intended or low voltage
class 2 outputs.
2 i the product is used in a manner not
speci ied by the manu acture, the
protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.
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Electrical Connections
Hardware Installation
Step 1 - Unpack materials: Remove all materials rom shipping box and veri y all required components are available
Step 2 - Mount the AcquiLite on the wall, panel or other appropriate location.
Step 3 – Attach pulse output devices to the pulse inputs on the A7810. For dry-contact
WAR I G: After wiring the A7810, remove all scraps of wire or foil shield from the electrical panel. This
could be dangerous if wire scraps come into contact with high voltage wires.
Step 4 - Power-up and diagnostics: A power supply is not provided with the AcquiLite EMB, there ore it is up to the
installer to provide the required 24VDC. A ter power is applied, the green “Alive” light in the upper right o the AcquiLite
should come on and the LCD display will display a series o diagnostic screens ending with the ollowing message on the
LCD display (this boot sequence may require up to 20 seconds to complete):
AcquiLite Ready
192.168.40.50
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This indicates that the AcquiLite has loaded properly and is ready or con iguration and connection to the network and
sensors. I the “Alive” light does not come on or the LCD display does not cycle to the above screen, veri y that the power
wires and connector are secure, and are providing required power as speci ied. I a ter cycling the power, the unit still does
not power up (or i an error message appears in the LCD display) contact technical support. A ter the A7810 has been
powered up or a minute, the green Alive LED should blink slowly once per second during normal operation.
●Alive: blinks once per second while the system is operating correctly.
●Alarm: blinks to indicate a problem.
●Ethernet Link/Act: On when connected to a hub or switch, o when not connected. Blinks when LAN
tra ic 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 AcquiLite.
Step 5– Veri y the pulse input LED next to each pulse input terminal blinks in conjunction with the power meter that is
attached to the input. The LED will turn on when the contact terminals are closed, or bridged together.
Basic Network Config ration
Step 1 - Determine the IP addressing needs: The IP address o the AcquiLite™ server can be implemented using one o three
methods. Check with the network administrator to determine which method applies. For phone installations, use "direct
connection to laptop" to allow initial con iguration.
●Static IP address - this is a ixed IP address which is assigned by a network administrator and con igured into the
AcquiLite; or
●Dynamic Host Con iguration Protocol (DHCP) address - this process assigns an IP address dynamically to the
AcquiLite when it is connected to the network rom a host DHCP server; or
●Direct connection between the AcquiLite and a single temporary computer such as a laptop. (primary connection
will be dialin or dialout by modem)
You will need the ollowing in ormation rom your network administrator: The addresses will be in the orm o
“###.###.###.###”), where “#” re ers to the numbers 0 to 9.
Static IP Address DHCP Direct Connection to Laptop
IP address: ___.___.___.___
Netmask: ___.___.___.___
Gateway: ___.___.___.___
DNS server: ___.___.___.___
DNS server: ___.___.___.___
HTTP Proxy _____________
proxy server port: ______
IP address: (dhcp assigned)
Netmask: (dhcp assigned)
Gateway: (dhcp assigned)
DNS server: (dhcp assigned)
HTTP 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
HTTP Proxy: [blank]
( actory de ault settings)
Network Address Worksheet
Step 2 - Con igure the IP address as selected rom the table above. For Direct Connection to Laptop, the address settings
above are set as the actory de ault, and you may be able to skip to the "Laptop/Computer Setup" section i the actory
de ault settings are present.
To begin con iguration, make sure that the server displays the start screen:
AcquiLite Ready
192.168.40.50
I this screen does not appear on the LCD display, press and hold the Menu button on the server or several seconds and the
message should appear. To change the IP address to the static address assigned by the network administrator, do the
ollowing:
A. Press the Menu button once to get the TCP/IP con iguration menu
[Main Menu]
TCP/IP Config
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B. Press the Select button once to select the TCP/IP Con ig menu options, irst o which is DHCP:
[TCP/IP Config]
DHCP on/off
C. Press the Menu button once to see the TCP/IP IP Address menu:
[TCP/IP Config]
IP Address
D. Press the Select button again to select the IP Address menu:
[IP Address]
192.168.40.50
E. At this point, the cursor on the display will be blinking on the irst number in the IP address on the second
line.
F. To change the number, press the Menu button and the display will cycle through the digits 0-9 as well as
“.”. Once the correct digit is displayed, press the Select button to advance to the next digit and repeat the
process until all the digits are correct.
G. Once the IP address on the AcquiLite matches the assigned IP address, press the Select button once more to
return to the main TCP/IP menu.
Step 3 - Set the Netmask, Gateway, and DNS server(s) addresses as noted in the chart "Network Address Worksheet" using
the same technique as shown above. The only change is that a ter Step B, press the Menu button multiple times to see the
Netmask, Gateway, and DNS setup menus, then push the Select button to set the options.
Note: I DHCP con iguration is selected, the IP, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS server addresses will be obtained
automatically. Simply select the “Enable DHCP” rom the irst TCP/IP con iguration menu.
Step 4 - A ter the address in ormation has been set, you must reboot the AcquiLite. Select the "(Previous Menu)" option
a ter step B above. The menu will then state that the AcquiLite must be rebooted to take e ect. Press the Select button to
allow the AcquiLite to reboot.
Once the AcquiLite has rebooted, the new IP address will be displayed on the console. I DHCP addressing was speci ied,
the server assigned address will be displayed.
Note: i DHCP is unable to obtain an IP address, the AcquiLite will use the allback address o 192.168.0.100.
Laptop/Computer Setup
Step 1 - You must have a computer to access and con igure the AcquiLite. This computer must have an Ethernet connection
(on the LAN or by direct connection) and must have a web browser installed such as Internet Explorer or Fire ox.
Note: I your building already has an existing LAN to which the AcquiLite is attached, you can use an existing computer on
that LAN. Check with your network administrator or details. I this option is available, use a LAN-connected computer and
skip to the “AcquiLite administration overview” section below.
The remainder o this section will assume the installer has brought a laptop to the site, and will connect the laptop to the
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building LAN, or directly to the AcquiLite. Attach the laptop to the AcquiLite or LAN as shown in igure 6, Ethernet
hookup.
Step 2 - Attach the Laptop to the AcquiLite or to the LAN. The A7810 will automatically detect whether a direct or
crossover cable is required, and will reverse polarity accordingly. This eature will allow you to use either a straight
Ethernet cable or a crossover Ethernet cable interchangeably.
I the Laptop is to be attached to an existing LAN, obtain a static IP address (or use DHCP addressing) rom the network
administrator.
Static IP Address for the laptop DHCP Direct Connection to Laptop
Speci y an IP address
IP address: ___.___.___.___
Netmask: ___.___.___.___
Obtain an IP address automatically.
(All other required settings are assigned
by the DHCP server)
IP Address: 192.168.40.1
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
(AcquiLite actory de ault settings)
Laptop Address Worksheet
Step 3 - Con igure the laptop IP address using the ollowing steps. Note: Only Windows XP is detailed below, however you
can use any OS/Browser you wish such as MacOS or Linux. Details on network setup or non-windows operating systems is
beyond the scope o this document however.
A. From the Windows start menu, select the
"Settings”, “Network Connections" option.
Double click the 'Local Area' network
connection icon in the network older, then click
the "Properties" button.
B. In the network setup dialog, there should be a list
o items including adapters, clients and
protocols. Locate the item labeled "Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)".
Note: I you have multiple Ethernet cards, you may have multiple lines labeled "TCP/IP --> Ethernet card". Locate
the Ethernet card that corresponds to the physical connection to the AcquiLite and then select the TCP/IP option
that is linked with that Ethernet card.
C. Double click the TCP/IP option you selected in step B above. The
Internet Protocol properties dialog will be shown. This page allows
you to select DHCP (obtain an IP address automatically) or
con igure an address manually.
D. Select the option or “Use the ollowing IP address” as shown in the
picture to the right. Set the IP and Netmask rom the Laptop
Address Worksheet above. It would be help ul to make note o your
previous settings in this dialog so you may set them back a ter you
are done with the AcquiLite Con iguration.
E. Close the TCP/IP settings dialog, and Network dialog.
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Acq iLite Administration Overview
The AcquiLite should now be available on the local area network or you to access using a web browser such as Internet
Explorer or Netscape.
Step 1 - Use your web browser to connect to the AcquiLite by entering
http://192.168.40.50/setup/
Where 192.168.40.50 is the IP address displayed on the on the AcquiLite LCD display.
Step 2 - When prompted, use the ollowing de ault login in ormation
Login: admin
Password: admin
Step 3 - Your web browser should now display the AcquiLite con iguration menu. To the le t, a list o con iguration options
are available. On the right, a speci ic con iguration page will be shown. The irst page is a welcome message with some
system status in ormation. Proceed with the con iguration o the AcquiLite using your web browser.
Step 4 - Click on the + mark next to the Accounts menu. Select the Admin account, and click 'Change Password'. All units
are shipped with the same actory de ault password, and it should be changed to prevent unwanted access.
Step 5 - Expand the Networking option, and select setup. Veri y the addresses are consistent with those in the "Network
Address Worksheet."
Step 6 - Expand the Modbus option, and select "Device List." You should see an entry or the onboard pulse inputs.
A. Click the device number to the le t o the device 250 (onboard pulse inputs).
B. A page with the current device status and readings will be displayed. Click on the 'con igure' button at the bottom o
the page.
C. Enter a name or the device in the supplied ield.
D. Change any low and high range alarm settings you may need. (optional)
E. Click the 'Save' button at the bottom o the page to save your changes.
F. Repeat these steps or each Modbus device.
Step 7 - Select the Modbus/Setup menu option. Speci y the Modbus Loop Name. This will become the name o the
AcquiLite. This is the name that will appear on the BMO website service (i subscribed). Speci y the data logging period.
The de ault is 15 minutes.
Step 8 – Decide upon a method o data trans er. (see section later in this document) . I you select the HTTP/Post method to
send data to the BMO website, you can con igure this by selecting the “LogFileData, Setup/Upload” page.
A. Make note o the AcquiLite serial number.
B. Select upload options as needed or time o day to upload the data and retry control.
C. Check the checkbox to allow remote con iguration. This will allow you to recon igure the AcquiLite rom the
BMO web site without having to connect directly to the AcquiLite.
D. Speci y the "Target address to upload data." This is the website address where the AcquiLite will send the collected
data. I you have an in-house data collection service, you should enter the address o your data server in this ield.
Obvius also provides a service called Building Manager Online that can collect and report data or you. I you are
using the BMO service, the target address to upload data should be set to
http://www.buildingmanageronline.com/upload.php
E. When con iguring the AcquiLite to send data to the BMO site or your own data collection server, the AcquiLite will
authenticate itsel with the server by using the serial number and a password. This password must be supplied here,
and can be obtained when you subscribe or the BMO service, or by your database administrator.
F. Click "Apply" to save your changes.
I you select a manual trans er method, remove (blank out) the target address in the Modbus/Upload Data page.
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