Sutron Xpert2 User manual

Xpert2Data
Logger
Operations and Maintenance
Manual
Part No. 8800-1173
Rev 3.22
November 2, 2017
Sutron, Corporation
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Sterling, Virginia 20164
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................1
FEATURES...................................................................................................................................................................2
Key Features..........................................................................................................................................................2
Features..................................................................................................................................................................2
HIGHLIGHTS ...............................................................................................................................................................3
EzSetup and Graphical Setup –The Key to Flexibility.........................................................................................3
I/O Modules –The Key to Expansion ...................................................................................................................3
DLLs –The Key to Modularity.............................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................................................4
Models...................................................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................7
UNPACKING................................................................................................................................................................8
Standard Items.......................................................................................................................................................8
Common Optional Items........................................................................................................................................8
Other Optional Items .............................................................................................................................................8
INITIAL CHECKOUT ....................................................................................................................................................9
Powering Up..........................................................................................................................................................9
Adjust the Contrast (optional) ...............................................................................................................................9
Verify Touchscreen and Display Work .................................................................................................................9
Verify XTerm Works.............................................................................................................................................9
Verify I/O Modules Work .....................................................................................................................................9
Optional SLL Library..........................................................................................................................................10
PREPARING FOR SETUP.............................................................................................................................................14
Analyze the System .............................................................................................................................................14
Choosing the Right Block....................................................................................................................................14
SDI-12 Sensors over RS-485 port on an 8080-0000-3B......................................................................................15
Redirecting SDI to COM9 on an 8080-0000-3B............................................................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING THE XPERT ............................................................................................................17
LOGGING IN..............................................................................................................................................................18
User Access .........................................................................................................................................................18
Tab Overview ......................................................................................................................................................18
MAIN TAB...............................................................................................................................................................19
Date/Time............................................................................................................................................................19
Station Name .......................................................................................................................................................20
Station Status.......................................................................................................................................................20
Contrast................................................................................................................................................................20
Battery Voltage....................................................................................................................................................21
Logout..................................................................................................................................................................21
SETUP TAB ...............................................................................................................................................................22
Tree overview......................................................................................................................................................22
Coms (SSP/CL) ...................................................................................................................................................23
COMS (SSP/CL) Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Coms Configuration Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 28
EzSetup Measurements........................................................................................................................................35
Measurement Schedules.................................................................................................................................................. 36
Sensor Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Graphical Setup ...................................................................................................................................................41
I/O Modules.........................................................................................................................................................41
Naming I/O Modules ...................................................................................................................................................... 42
Reseting I/O Modules .................................................................................................................................................... 43
LAN Settings.......................................................................................................................................................43
Crossover Connections ................................................................................................................................................... 44

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LAN Settings - Transmit................................................................................................................................................. 44
Log Files..............................................................................................................................................................47
Log Properties................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Satlink..................................................................................................................................................................49
Self-Timed Dialog .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Append Lat/Lon.............................................................................................................................................................. 54
Self-Timed Test .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
Random Test................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Satlink Status .................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Self-test................................................................................................................................................................57
Setup File.............................................................................................................................................................58
New................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Open................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Save As........................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Append............................................................................................................................................................................ 60
SNTP ...................................................................................................................................................................60
Users....................................................................................................................................................................60
SENSORS TAB..........................................................................................................................................................63
DATA TAB...............................................................................................................................................................65
LOG TAB ..................................................................................................................................................................68
Column Labels.....................................................................................................................................................68
Selecting Log File................................................................................................................................................69
Navigating the Log..............................................................................................................................................69
+Day, -Day ..................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Find…............................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Clearing the Log..................................................................................................................................................69
Entering a NOTE.................................................................................................................................................69
Export..................................................................................................................................................................70
STATUS TAB.............................................................................................................................................................72
USING STORAGE CARDS.......................................................................................................................................74
Expand Log File Capabilites ...............................................................................................................................74
Upload/Download Setups....................................................................................................................................75
Download log files...............................................................................................................................................75
CHAPTER 4: GRAPHICAL SETUP DIAGRAMS...............................................................................................77
OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................78
AN EXAMPLE SETUP DIAGRAM.............................................................................................................................79
Block Categories..................................................................................................................................................79
Block Inputs and Outputs ....................................................................................................................................79
Block Connectability...........................................................................................................................................80
Active Blocks and Push/Pull........................................................................................................................................... 80
Block Placement ............................................................................................................................................................. 81
Block Properties ..................................................................................................................................................81
CREATING A NEW SETUP DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................83
Adding a Sensor Using the Wizard......................................................................................................................83
Adding Additional Blocks ...................................................................................................................................84
Changing Block Properties..................................................................................................................................86
MODIFYING A SETUP DIAGRAM.............................................................................................................................89
Wiring and Unwiring...........................................................................................................................................89
Deleting a Block ..................................................................................................................................................91
Deleting Multiple Blocks.....................................................................................................................................91
Insert A Block.....................................................................................................................................................92
CHAPTER 5: EXAMPLE SETUPS ........................................................................................................................95
EZSETUP FOR A STREAM GAUGING STATION ............................................................................................................96
GRAPHICAL SETUP TO COMPUTE DAILY MIN/MAX ...................................................................................................101
CHAPTER 6: OPERATION WITH A PC RUNNING XTERM........................................................................103

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INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................104
Installing XTerm................................................................................................................................................104
Automatic Detection of Xperts on a Network ...................................................................................................106
SSP Settings.......................................................................................................................................................106
Redirector Settings ............................................................................................................................................107
Preparing the Xpert to work with XTerm..........................................................................................................108
Operating XTerm...............................................................................................................................................108
File Transfer ......................................................................................................................................................110
Process List Folder........................................................................................................................................................ 111
Set Clock ...........................................................................................................................................................112
Connect..............................................................................................................................................................113
Upgrade .............................................................................................................................................................113
Web Server........................................................................................................................................................113
Auto Update.......................................................................................................................................................113
Station Operations .............................................................................................................................................113
Startup........................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Shutdown...................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Reboot........................................................................................................................................................................... 114
FireWalls ...........................................................................................................................................................114
Configuring the PC modem for use with Xterm................................................................................................115
Status and Rx, Tx, Xp, Err indicators................................................................................................................115
Special Command Line Options........................................................................................................................117
CHAPTER 7: INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................121
STEPS TO INSTALL AN XPERT .................................................................................................................................122
USING COM PORTS................................................................................................................................................125
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................125
Pin-out information............................................................................................................................................125
Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................................................127
Maximum Current Draw from Com Port Pin 9 .................................................................................................128
Xpert Com 1 - 4 ............................................................................................................................................................ 128
Xpert com 5 - 9 (Optional Quad Serial board).............................................................................................................. 129
Switched power settings................................................................................................................................................ 129
CHAPTER 8: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................131
COMMON MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................132
Calibrate the Touchscreen .................................................................................................................................132
Skip the autoexec.bat.........................................................................................................................................132
Unit missing functionality .................................................................................................................................132
Xterm has a White screen or Black Screen........................................................................................................133
Adjust the contrast.............................................................................................................................................133
Replace the Internal Battery every 5 years ........................................................................................................133
Cleaning Instructions.........................................................................................................................................134
Fuses..................................................................................................................................................................134
APPENDIX A: SETUP BLOCKS..........................................................................................................................135
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................136
SENSOR BLOCKS.....................................................................................................................................................137
Air Temperature Sensor (AirTemp).........................................................................................................137
Air Temperature/Relative Humidity (AT/RH).........................................................................................139
Analog (ADC)..........................................................................................................................................140
Barometric Pressure (BP) ........................................................................................................................146

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BEI Absolute Encoder (BEIEnc) .............................................................................................................147
Binary Input (BinIn) ................................................................................................................................148
Binary Input –All Channels (BinInAllChan) ..........................................................................................150
Bridge Resistance (Bridge)......................................................................................................................152
CapRain (CapRain)..................................................................................................................................153
Constant (ConstIn)...................................................................................................................................155
CS107 Temperature Sensor (CS107Temp)..............................................................................................159
Frequency (Freq)......................................................................................................................................161
Fuel Moisture (FM) .................................................................................................................................163
GetTag .....................................................................................................................................................164
GillWind (Gill Wind Sensor)...................................................................................................................165
Heat Flux (HeatFlux) ..............................................................................................................................167
Internal Battery (IntBat)...........................................................................................................................170
Log Input.................................................................................................................................................171
ML2x Soil Moisture Sensor (ML2x).......................................................................................................172
MRL 700 Radar Sensor (MRL700) ........................................................................................................173
Net Radiometer Sensors (NetRad) ..........................................................................................................175
Airmar PB200/200WX (PB200).............................................................................................................178
Platinum RTD (PlatRTD) ........................................................................................................................181
Quadrature Shaft Encoder........................................................................................................................183
R.M. Young Wind Sensor (RMYoung)...................................................................................................184
SDI-12......................................................................................................................................................186
SDI AquaTrak (SDIAqua) ......................................................................................................................187
SE8500 (SE8500) ....................................................................................................................................188
Send Current Time (SendTime)..............................................................................................................189
Soil Moisture (SoilM)..............................................................................................................................190

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Soil Temperature (SoilTemp)..................................................................................................................192
Solar Radiation (SolRad).........................................................................................................................193
Submersible Pressure Transducer (SubPres) ...........................................................................................195
Tipping Bucket Sensor (Precip)...............................................................................................................196
Volt Meter (VoltMeter)............................................................................................................................198
Vibrating Wire (VWire) ...........................................................................................................................199
PROCESSING BLOCKS .............................................................................................................................................200
Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................200
Accumulator (Accum).............................................................................................................................202
Average (Average)...................................................................................................................................203
Bool (Boolean).........................................................................................................................................205
CS625 Water Content Reflectometer (CS625WCR) ..............................................................................206
Dew Point (DewPt)..................................................................................................................................208
DQAP (Quality-Controlled Average) .....................................................................................................209
Interpolate (Interpolate) ...........................................................................................................................211
Georgia Pacific Sampler (GPSmpl)........................................................................................................213
Measure (Measure) ..................................................................................................................................214
Minimum/Maximum (MinMax) ..............................................................................................................215
Moving Average (MovingAverage).........................................................................................................216
Polynomial (Poly)....................................................................................................................................217
PtCtrl (Point Control)...............................................................................................................................218
Quality Control (QC) ..............................................................................................................................220
Set Point Control (SetPoint).....................................................................................................................221
Solar Radiation Accumulator (SRAcc)....................................................................................................222
Vector Average (VectAvg)......................................................................................................................224
Wave Processor (WavProc)....................................................................................................................226

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XY Function (XYFunct)..........................................................................................................................231
LOGGING BLOCKS ..................................................................................................................................................232
Log...........................................................................................................................................................232
LogField..................................................................................................................................................234
LogRec....................................................................................................................................................236
WebLog...................................................................................................................................................239
TELEMETRY BLOCKS..............................................................................................................................................240
Coms Tag.................................................................................................................................................240
Random Group (RndGroup) ....................................................................................................................241
LAN Telemetry Tag.................................................................................................................................243
Random Parameter (Random)..................................................................................................................246
Self-Timed Parameter (SelfTimed)..........................................................................................................247
OUTPUT BLOCKS .................................................................................................................................................250
Binary Out (BinOut) ................................................................................................................................250
Pulse Out (PulseOut)...............................................................................................................................251
Send Tag..................................................................................................................................................252
MISCELLANEOUS BLOCKS......................................................................................................................................253
Display (Display).....................................................................................................................................253
Field Variable (FieldVar).........................................................................................................................254
APPENDIX B: UPDATING THE FIRMWARE..................................................................................................257
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE.....................................................................................................................................258
Serial/Ethernet Upgrade.....................................................................................................................................258
Customizing a Serial/Ethernet Upgrade........................................................................................................................ 259
Storage Card Upgrade (SD or USB)..................................................................................................................262
Customizing a Storage Card Upgrade........................................................................................................................... 262
Manual Component Upgrade.............................................................................................................................263
Upgrade the Boot Loader.............................................................................................................................................. 263
Upgrade the Kernel....................................................................................................................................................... 263
Upgrade the Application............................................................................................................................................... 264
APPENDIX C: I/O MODULES .............................................................................................................................265
ANALOG I/O MODULE –8080-0003.......................................................................................................................266
Features..............................................................................................................................................................266
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................267
Operational States..............................................................................................................................................268
Running......................................................................................................................................................................... 268
Stopped......................................................................................................................................................................... 268
Inputs/Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................268

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Inputs ............................................................................................................................................................................ 268
Outputs.......................................................................................................................................................................... 268
Analog Measurements .......................................................................................................................................268
Accuracy............................................................................................................................................................269
Example Configurations Using the 8080-0003 Analog I/O Module .................................................................270
ANALOG I/O MODULE –8080-0007.......................................................................................................................271
Features..............................................................................................................................................................271
Transient Protection Installation Note...............................................................................................................271
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................272
Example Configurations Using the 8080-0007 Analog I/O Module .................................................................273
DIGITAL I/O MODULE –8080-0002........................................................................................................................274
Inputs.................................................................................................................................................................275
Outputs ..............................................................................................................................................................276
APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................277
Basic Unit with Display –8080-0000-1B, 8080-0000-2B, and 8080-0000-3B................................................278
Basic Unit without Display –8080-0001-1B.....................................................................................................278
I2C Modules.......................................................................................................................................................278
RS232 Modules .................................................................................................................................................278
Speech Modem ............................................................................................................................................................. 278
LOS Radio .................................................................................................................................................................... 279
Satlink Transmitter........................................................................................................................................................ 279
APPENDIX E: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT (SDK)..............................................................................281
OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................................282
APPENDIX F: CREATING CUSTOM VOICE FILES ......................................................................................283
OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................................284
APPENDIX G: AUTOEXEC.BAT AND REMOTE.EXE...................................................................................285
AUTOEXEC.BAT......................................................................................................................................................286
REMOTE.EXE......................................................................................................................................................287
ABOUT Command Example........................................................................................................................................ 296
Get Command Example................................................................................................................................................ 297
INFO command Example ............................................................................................................................................. 298
MAIL Command Example............................................................................................................................................ 298
MEASURE/SHOW Command Example...................................................................................................................... 298
PASSTHRU Command Example.................................................................................................................................. 299
RECORDING Command Example............................................................................................................................... 299
SET Command Example............................................................................................................................................... 299
SHUTDOWN Command Example............................................................................................................................... 300
STARTUP Command Example .................................................................................................................................... 300
STATION Command Example..................................................................................................................................... 300
STATUS Command Example....................................................................................................................................... 300
UPGRADE Command Example................................................................................................................................... 300
YMODEM Command Example.................................................................................................................................... 300
APPENDIX H: TRANSMISSION FORMATS.....................................................................................................301
ASCII Column Format ......................................................................................................................................301
Handar Format...................................................................................................................................................301
NFDRS and NIFC Formats ...............................................................................................................................302
Pseudobinary Formats .......................................................................................................................................303
Pseudobinary B (Interleaved “Bin Int”, and Non-Interleaved “Bin Non-Int”).............................................................. 303
Pseudobinary-C Format ................................................................................................................................................ 304
Pseudobinary-D Format................................................................................................................................................ 306
Six-Bit Binary Encoded Format.................................................................................................................................... 307
SHEF and SHEFFIX .........................................................................................................................................308
NOS...................................................................................................................................................................309

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NFDRS ..............................................................................................................................................................309
INSAT ...............................................................................................................................................................310
BUFR.................................................................................................................................................................311
BUFR Content Options................................................................................................................................................. 314
APPENDIX I: DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................................315
XPERT2DATA LOGGER ..........................................................................................................................................316
IO MODULES..........................................................................................................................................................318
XPERT MODEM.......................................................................................................................................................319

Chapter 1:
Introduction

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FEATURES
Sutron’s Xpert is designed to be the heart of a wide range of remote monitoring and control
systems. The Xpert is a highly modular design that is scalable to handle simple to complex
requirements.
Key Features
Intuitive, EzSetup and a graphical block-oriented setup.
Unlimited expansion with I/O Modules.
Software extensibility with DLL libraries.
Features
USB and SD card support for log memory expansion.
Multiple, independent log files. Changes to setup do not affect logged data.
Modular design –you build the logger from modules offered by Sutron.
Expandable –additional modules can be added as needed.
Scalable –handles simple as well as complex sites.
Low power consumption –sleep modes with low quiescent power, low operating power.
Battery operated –each module operates off of 9.5 to 16 VDC.
Wide temperature operation –-40 to +60C.
High reliability and robust –no fuses, fault tolerant, lightning protection.
Multiple telemetry –can add telephone, LOS Radio, GOES, METOESAT telemetry.
Plug-n-play ease of setup –the system is setup with ease. Install a new module, and the system
automatically detects it and allows it to be configured for operation.
Flexible measuring and recording –The setup allows separate measuring schedules for data as
well as individual recording intervals.
Open design –the system will operate with sensors and modules manufactured by others.
Takes measurements from low cost sensors.
High-speed data transfers –data downloads to PC at 115k baud.
Time accuracy of ten seconds per month over full temperature range.

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HIGHLIGHTS
EzSetup and Graphical Setup –The Key to Flexibility
A unique part of the design is the ability to use the EzSetup and/or the graphical block-oriented
setup. Many simple measurements are quickly setup using EzSetup, for even more flexibility the
graphical setup blocks of various types are connected together to graphically represent data flow
from all sensors, with data flowing from left to right. An example EzSetup is shown below on
the left and a graphical setup is shown below on the right.
I/O Modules –The Key to Expansion
The Xpert epitomizes the concept of expandability. By itself, the Xpert functions as a highly
capable SDI-12 v1.3 compliant logger. To add a sensor with an analog or digital output, simply
connect a Sutron I/O module in through the unit’s I2C port. Need to add more sensors than one
module will support? Simply stack additional modules onto the first. The Xpert supports a nearly
unlimited number of analog and digital I/O modules, so running out of I/O is never an issue.
DLLs –The Key to Modularity
The Xpert software is modular and utilizes Windows DLLs (Dynamic Linked Libraries). DLLs
are additional software components that can be added to the system at any time without having to
update the main software. This makes adding a new feature to the Xpert that was not available
when the unit was purchased easy - simply download the new DLL from the Sutron web page,
and send it across to the Xpert. This might be done, for example, to add support for a new sensor,
or to add some newly released communication capability to the unit. Some customers can even
create their own DLLs using Microsoft Visual C++ and a Software Development Kit (SDK)
provided by Sutron.
EzSetup Measurements
Graphical Setup

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Xpert data acquisition platform is based on a 32 bit microprocessor, the Microsoft Windows
CE operated system, and a touch-sensitive graphical display (optional). The Xpert comes in two
models: one with a touch screen and one without a touch screen. Sensors are added to the system
via the SDI-12 port or via I/O modules that plug into the I2C port. For data retrieval, the Xpert
comes with up to four serial ports for connection to satellite, modem, a PC, the Internet, etc. In
addition, every unit comes with a minimum thirty-two megabytes of flash disk for data and
program storage and thirty-two megabytes of RAM for program execution. All units support
expanding storage up to 2GB via the SD card slot. All inputs to the systems can be found at the
bottom side of the unit, as shown below. The Xpert requires power from an external battery of
9.5-16 VDC.
All the functionality in the Xpert can be accessed through the touch screen of the device. The
screen can be activated either with the special stylus that came with the system or with a finger.
All the operations necessary to operate the unit can be done via the graphical interface on the
touch screen. For units without a touch screen, the windows based program Xterm.exe provides
the necessary screens for operation.
Xpert (Shown with display and 4 additional com ports)
Xpert (with display and 4 additional com ports)

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Xpert Connector Panel
Models
The Xpert comes in several different models. The available models include:
8080-0000-1BXpert with Display and Backlight
8080-0000-2BXpert with Display and Backlight and 8 Serial ports
8080-0000-3BXpert with Display and Backlight, 7 RS-232 and 1 RS-485 serial port
8080-0001-1BXpert without Display
8080-0001-2BXpert without Display, with 8 Serial ports
In addition, the following are available as add-ons to the system.
Xpert Telemetry Modules
8080-0005-1 Speech modem
SL2-G312-1 Satellite Transmitter
Xpert I/O Modules
8080-0002-1 Xpert, Digital I/O, 8 Channels
8080-0002-4 Xpert, Digital I/O, 8 Channels with Surge Protection and 24” Cable
8080-0003-1 Xpert, Precision Analog I/O, 6 Channels
8080-0003-3 Xpert, Precision Analog I/O, 6 Channels with Surge Protection and 24” Cable
8080-0007-1 Xpert, 10 channel, 16 bit Analog I/O
Termination Boards
6461-1239-1T RS232 Surge Protection
6461-1240-1T Phone Surge Protection
6461-1241-1T SDI Surge Protection
6461-1242-1T Power Protection

Chapter 2: Getting
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UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the Xpert and other components that came with the system. Note that some
items come standard with every Xpert while other items are optional.
Standard Items
The following items come with every Xpert that is shipped:
One Xpert.
One stylus for use with the touch screen (only with models that have a touch screen).
One CDROM containing PC Utilities and manuals
One DB9 M-F serial cable.
Common Optional Items
The next items sold separately, either because they can be shared between systems or because
not all installations require them are often also included:
A DB9 M-F serial cable for I/O Modules.
One or more Analog I/O modules.
One or more Digital I/O modules.
One or more termination boards.
System enclosure box.
Lead acid battery.
Solar panel regulator.
Other Optional Items
One or more of the following might also be included:
Analog, digital or SDI-12 sensors.
Modem, Line-of-Site Radio or Satellite transmitter.
Antenna.

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INITIAL CHECKOUT
Powering Up
To start the Xpert, connect power (9.5 to 16 VDC) to the G and + power connections on the left
side of the terminal strip (labeled PWR). When power is applied, the Xpert will first display a
startup screen and then, if configured to do so, display the login screen. Note: do not touch the
screen during power up as this may cause the Xpert to run one of its special power-up routines.
Adjust the Contrast (optional)
On the Xpert, if the login screen is not readable the contrast may need adjustment. Try tapping
the display in the upper right corner to darken the display or tap in the lower right corner to
lighten it. Wait at least 2 seconds each time you tap the display for the adjustment to take effect.
If tapping the display has no effect, the application program is probably not running. Refer to the
troubleshooting section for help to diagnose the problem.
Verify Touchscreen and Display Work
To verify the touchscreen and display work, press the Setup Access button on the login screen.
Then press the button labeled …next to the station name. Use the stylus, enter a name for the
station and press OK. If the Xpert does not respond properly to the stylus, the touchscreen may
need calibration. Refer to the troubleshooting section for help to recalibrate the touchscreen.
Verify XTerm Works
XTerm is a program that connects your PC to the Xpert. Using XTerm you will be able to setup
and test an Xpert or Xpert without display. See Chapter 6 for the details on how to install and run
XTerm.
Verify I/O Modules Work
If you purchased separate I/O modules with the Xpert, connect the I/O modules together, and
then using a 9-pin cable, connect them to the I2C port on the Xpert. You can connect the cable to
either side of the I/O modules.
Once the modules have been connected, use the stylus (or PC mouse if using XTerm) to select
the tab labeled Setup. If you don’t see it as one of the tabs, use the scroll buttons to the right of
the tabs to bring it into view. Now press the + in front of the I/O Module branch. You will now
see a list of the modules you have connected to the system. If any have the same name, then the
module number will have to be changed in order to differentiate them. Changing the module
number is described in the Naming I/O Modules section. If you do not see the + in front of I/O
Modules, the system was not able to detect any I/O modules. Check your cable to the I/O
modules. Make sure you are connected to the I2C port. Refer to the troubleshooting section for
help if you cannot get the system to find the I/O modules.
The initial checkout of the Xpert is complete.

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Optional SLL Library
Sutron has written several custom sll's for various customers. These sll's are provided in all
upgrades for convenience. While most of these sll's are specific to certain sensors, special
processing, etc., other customers may find a use for them. Listed below are all the extra-slls that
are provided in the standard upgrade zip file, along with a short description of their purpose. If
you find that one of these sll's may be of some use to your application, and you want more
information, please contact Customer Service.
NOTE: In some of these sll's, a serial interface is needed. In most cases, the blocks that are
created, or setup tab entries that are made, will need to have full control of the com port. This is
accomplished by leaving the com port set to "NONE" in the Coms (SSP/CL) branch under the
setup tab. Refer to the specific documentation for the sll to see if the com port is to be defined in
Coms (SSP/CL) or not.
Aanderaa.sll
The purpose of this SLL is to receive data from an Aanderaa
logger, but may also be used to parse any space or comma
separated numeric data using an RS-232 com port.
AirGap.sll
The purpose of this SLL is to allow users to connect a MIROS Air
Gap water level sensor to one of the COM ports.
AlohaHazmat.sll
Formats and outputs messages specific to the Aloha Hazmat PC
desktop software via com port. Supports Aloha weather station.
ASWell.sll
This SLL implements a custom processing block to support
Alamosa Salvage Well control.
ATDisplay.sll
The purpose of this SLL is to allow users to display information
from and Xpert/Xlite LOG file on an Adaptive Technologies
display device. Adaptive Technologies offers a variety of indoor
and outdoor displays that can be used to make information in an
Xpert easily accessible to the public.
AtoN.sll
Adds ability to select sensor values for inclusion into an AIS
Message 8 broadcast over an AtoN (Aid to Navigation) radio,
e.g., the Mando 3 by Alltek.
AWOS.sll
This SLL implements custom processing blocks and reporting
mechanisms to support AWOS weather stations.
CoOp.sll
This SLL implements custom sensor and processing blocks to
support CO-OP weather stations. Sensors include OTT Rain
gauge and Stevens Soil moisture probe. Processing block for the
Geonor Rain gauge is also included.