SENSORMETRIX Argon 100 Instructions for use

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Argon 100
Hardware User Manual
Rev 1.2
Argon 100 - Hardware User Manual
GSM Temperature Monitor
Rev 1.6

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Contents
Page
Introduction 3
Function 3
Features 3
Specications 3
What’s in the Box 5
Basic Setup 6
Setup 7
LED Conguration and Status 8
Setup Proton-1 Sensor Adapter 9
Steady State Operation 9
Add or Remove Sensors 9
SMS Commands 10
Setup Examples 13
General Notes 14
Technical Diagrams 15
Terminal Installation Considerations 17
Safety Recommendations 19
Conformity Assessment 20
Appendix A - Quick Start Guide 21
Appendix B - Power Connection 23
Appendix C - Supplied Antenna - Delta 2 25

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Introduction
The Argon alert and monitoring solution allows the user to pre-set a temperature
range and receive an alert (via SMS, phone call, email or server script) if the
current temperature exceeds the pre-set range. It is also possible to read the
current temperature.
An email/http log is also supported. Temperature logs can be recorded at
predetermined intervals and sent to a valid email address when required.
The Argon software can be controlled in two ways:
1. Via the use of SMS command messages. These are standard text messages
sent from a mobile phone which are formatted in a specic way to congure
the software (i.e. change GPRS settings)
2. Via a Windows compatible based conguration tool (USB to serial driver and
Microsoft .NET framework required – ensure Windows has latest service pack
installed on your computer).
The Argon software is designed to operate only with Sensormetrix temperature
1-wire sensor(s) in conjunction with Serial RS232 Proton-1 Temperature adapter.
(Included in Argon kit).
Functions
• Remote temperature reporting of site equipment
• Logging of temperature data in remote locations via email/HTTP post (see
note)
• Over/under temperature alarm notication via SMS and phone call (DTMF alert
tone), HTTP post alert and email.
• Instantaneous temperature reading via status SMS
Note: HTTP post support allows integration of logs and alerts from the unit to
existing server side reporting / management applications.
Features
• Global Quad Band GSM/GPRS Engine
• External GSM Antenna for increased performance

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Specications
Frequency band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
Dimensions: 93 x 67 x 28mm
Weight: 385g (excluding PSU)
Supply voltage: 5 - 60V
Modem temp limits: -20 to +70°C
Sensor temp limits: -30 to +125°C

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What’s in the Box
The Argon 100 Kit comes with the following products as standard:
• Argon Base Unit
• Proton1 Sensor Adaptor
• Siretta Delta 2 Antenna
• Argon Power Supply
• RS232 Cable for PC Connection
• RS232 to USB Convertor
Argon Base
Unit
Proton1
Sensor
Adaptor
Siretta Delta
2 Antenna
Argon Power
Supply
RS232
Cable for PC
Connection
RS232
to USB
Convertor
Argon 100 Kit
The Argon has the following optional accesories:
• Temp-Sense STN
• Temp-Sense Flat
• Temp-Sense Outdoor
• Temp Sense Rack
Optional Accessories
Temp-Sense STN
1, 3, 5 & 10m
-10 °C to 70°C
Temp-Sense Flat
3m
-30 °C to 60°C
Temp-Sense
Outdoor
3m
-10 °C to 70°C
Temp-Sense Rack
3m
-10 °C to 80°C

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Basic Setup
Figure 1. Front view
Figure 2. Back view
RS232 Temp-Sensor
Attachment (contents to
Proton-1. See page 9)
Mini-USB - not used for
Argon 100
LED Status Lights
SIM Card Holder
Antenna Connector
Power
(Supply Voltage: 5- 60V)

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Setup
Insert SIM Card
With the Argon RS232 sensor pointing down insert the SIM card this way.
See quick start guide (Appendix A) page 21
Power Connection
Use the power supply provided for powering the Argon from standard wall socket.
For power connection see quick start guide (Appendix A) page 21
See Appendix B for use of alternative power supply on page 23
Antenna Connection
See quick start guide (Appendix A) page 21
Antenna Technical Information (Appendix C) page 25
SIM

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LED Conguration and Status
SIM
Blue
Red
Green
Figure 3. Argon LEDs
The following table shows the meaning for the LED status and the different states
that they represent.
Table 1. LED states
LED Colour LED Status Description
Red Flash once per second Searching for GSM network
Red Flash once every 3 seconds Registered to GSM network
Red Permanently On Ringing OR call in progress
Red Permanently Off Terminal Off
Blue Permanently Off Attempting to connect to GPRS
network
Blue Permanently On Connected to GPRS network
Green Permanently Off Attempting to connect to server
Green Permanently On Connected to server
Green 1 Flash Main loop processed
Green 2 Flashes Read Temperature(s)
Green 3 Flashes Alert Triggered
Green 4 Flashes Log Triggered
Green 5 Flashes Notify Successful
Green 11 Flashes No Temperature(s) Read

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Setup Proton-1 Sensor Adapter
1. Connect the proton-1 adapter to the RS232 connection on the Argon unit.
2. Power off the Argon, wait 8-10 seconds and power up the Argon.
3. The green status light on the Proton-1 will now rapidly blink to indicate it’s in
programming mode.
4. Connect a temp-sense probe to the Proton-1.
5. Wait 20 seconds and the light will blink steadily once per second on each
successful temperature read.
Steady State Operation
Once the power up initialisation has been completed, the unit will go into the
steady state operation mode. In this mode it will cycle through all the attached
temperature sensors that have been identied and stored in non-volatile memory.
The time taken to cycle through and read all the sensors depends on how many
sensors are attached.
On reading a sensor the green status LED on the proton-1 will blink to indicate
that a temperature measurement has been taken.
If new temperature sensors are attached during run time operation, these new
sensors will be ignored. Sensors can only be detected as part of the power up
process. If sensors are removed, or some event prevents them from being read,
this will be detected as an error condition. In error, the sensor will report back a
value of -999.9°C.
Add or Remove Sensors
To add or remove a sensor at a later date the Proton-1 to needs to be put in to
programming mode again.
1. Disconnect the old sensor from the Proton-1
2. Power off the Argon, wait 8-10 seconds and power up the Argon.
3. The green status light on the Proton-1 will now rapidly blink to indicate it’s
in programming mode.
4. Now follow setup procedure above for the new sensors.

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SMS Commands
The Argon software may be controlled via the use of SMS Command messages.
These are standard text messages sent via a mobile phone which are formatted in
a specic way to congure the Argon (i.e. change GPRS settings).
For security reasons all commands start with a password, to ensure that your
Argon’s conguration is only set by authorised personnel.
The default password is connect.
To test the Argon is functioning correctly send an SMS command to the Argon
SIM phone number from a mobile phone and type the message connect status.
This will Retrieve the current temperature readings and send the data via SMS to
the number this originated the request.
Commands are of the format [password] command [parameters]. If an invalid
command is sent to the Argon 100, it will reply with an SMS text message
“ERROR command not recognised”. Invalid parameters supplied will give a
command specic error message.
The Argon SMS command set comprises:
SMSPASSWORD
Changes the current password. The password is required in all SMS command
messages sent to the unit. The default password is connect. Valid values are
1-12 characters of 0-9, a-z lowercase only.
Format: [current_password] smspassword [new_password]
Example: connect smspassword banana123
GPRS
GPRS settings are required for email alerts & reporting. Allows settings of the
GPRS APN, username, and password for the SIM card. These are obtained from
the SIM card provider.
Format: [smspassword] gprs [apn] [username] [password]
Example: connect gprs payandgo.o2.co.uk payandgo password
NAME
Sets the name of the Argon unit. This may be used to uniquely identify the Argon
unit when events (alarms / logs) are sent.
Format: [smspassword] name [name]
Example: connect name Server Room 1