UniData Communication Systems Neon 3016A User manual

Manual
Neon 3000 Family
Neon Remote Loggers (NRL)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0Neon Technology and System Overview..........................................................................3
1.1Neon Remote Loggers ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2Typical Neon Measurement System.................................................................................. 5
1.3The NRL Stand Alone Data logger Implementation........................................................... 6
1.4The NRL Full Protocol Implementation - Internet Connection Required ............................ 6
1.5The NRL Message Based Implementation- LoRa LPWAN & Satellite Services ................ 6
1.6NRL Internal Architecture .................................................................................................. 7
1.7NRL Models ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.8NRL Programs (Schemes) and Prologger / Starlogger Emulation Mode ........................... 8
1.9NRL New Features............................................................................................................ 8
1.10NRL Data Storage options ................................................................................................ 9
2.0NRL LED Indicators ............................................................................................................9
2.13016, 3008, 3004 “High End” ............................................................................................ 9
2.23004M “Low End”............................................................................................................ 10
2.3Normal Scheme Indication .............................................................................................. 10
2.4Telemetry Indication........................................................................................................ 10
2.5Direct Connection Indication ........................................................................................... 10
2.6Firmware Update Indication ............................................................................................ 11
3.0NRL Status Menu Screens ...............................................................................................11
3.1Logger Status Screen Navigation.................................................................................... 12
3.2Scheme Status Data ....................................................................................................... 13
3.3Configure Logger ............................................................................................................ 14
4.0Summary of Neon Remote Loggers................................................................................16
4.13016A Neon Remote Logger – 16 Analogue Channels................................................... 16
4.23008A Neon Remote Logger – 8 Analogue Channels..................................................... 18
4.33004A Neon Remote Logger – 4 Analogue Channels..................................................... 20
4.43004B-MC Neon Remote Logger Cellular....................................................................... 22
4.53004B-ME Neon Remote Logger Ethernet...................................................................... 23
4.63004B-MH Neon Remote Logger Microsatellite .............................................................. 24
4.73004B-MI Neon Remote Logger Iridium Short Burst Data............................................... 26
4.83004B-ML Neon Remote Logger LoRa ........................................................................... 27
4.93001B-MC/L/I/H Borehole Neon Remote Logger Cellular, LoRa, Iridium SBD or
Microsatellite................................................................................................................................ 28
5.0Connections ......................................................................................................................30
5.13016A Neon Remote Logger – Connections/Terminations ............................................. 30
5.23008A Neon Remote Logger – Connections/Terminations ............................................. 33
5.33004A Neon Remote Logger – Connections/Terminations ............................................. 35
5.43004B-M000 – Connections/Terminations ...................................................................... 37
5.53001B-M0 – Connections/Terminations .......................................................................... 39

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References
This manual should be read in conjunction with the associated
- Starlog 4 User Manual Management Software for Loggers and Neon Terminals and Loggers
Manual
- Neon Server Applications Software Documentation which is available on help screens on any
Neon Installation and in PDF form from the main Unidata web site
This manual and the StarlogV4 User Manual and the Neon Server User & Administrator Documentation
form part of the documentation suite for the overall Neon System.
1.0 NEON TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Neon system collects measurements from Neon Field Units / Neon Remote Loggers
(NRL) connected to field instruments and sensors and transmits these measurements to a
central Neon Web based system for data storage, analysis, data presentation, graphical
analysis and reporting and data transfer to other external systems.
The Neon system also provides facilities for remote management of Neon Field Units /
Neon Remote Loggers via the Neon Web interface to allow for remote reconfiguration,
sensor input changes and local program changes thereby minimising trips to site and
reducing cost.
The communication protocol between Neon Field Units / Neon Remote Loggers and the
central Neon Server is Internet Protocol / TCPIP and LoRa LPWAN technology protocol.
The communications method between Neon Field Units / Neon remote Loggers and the
central Neon Server can be any method which utilises TCPIP, and we support Cell Phone,
Wi-Fi, Direct Ethernet, Inmarsat BGAN M2M Satellite, Globalstar Satellite, Iridium Satellite
and LoRa LPWAN across public and private networks.
The Starlog 4 software is a desktop application which assists with the setup of Neon Field
Unit / Neon Remote Logger configuration. This software allows for a point and click setup
of Neon Field Unit / Neon Remote Logger internal programs, called schemes. Schemes
are downloaded to the Neon Field Units / Neon Remote Loggers via a serial interface
direct to the Neon Field Unit / Neon Remote Logger or uploaded to the Neon Web
interface to be downloaded to a neon Field Unit / Neon Remote Logger in the field via the
Neon network.
The Neon system is offered to customers based on two options:
- A customer owned server model, where the customer purchases a Neon Application
Software licence from Unidata and runs that software on their own servers,
or
- A hosted application service model where Unidata provides access to run the system
on Unidata secure cloud servers on a fee for service basis.

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Overview of the Neon System

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1.1 Neon Remote Loggers
There are many different models of Neon Remote Loggers available. While the models
may be different, and the interfaces available in various models are different, the basic
operation of all Neon Remote Loggers is the same.
Typical Neon Measurement System
1.2 Typical Neon Measurement System
The figure above is an example of a Neon installation showing an NRL connected to a
Modbus sensor. Every day the NRL will send, via the Inmarsat satellite network, to the
Neon server a “packet” of information containing the data in raw format.
The Neon Server then extracts the raw data from the packet. The data is then stored on a
secure server until the client accesses the data using a standard Web Browser.
The Neon Server receives, processes, displays, stores and reports collected data in many
ways.
The Neon Server also can issue control commands based on pre-set algorithms and issue
alarms and notifications via several mediums.
Alarm set points can be set up on the NRL units as well as the Neon Server and alarm
notifications can be sent via several methods including email and SMS text messages.
Alarm triggers can initiate physical actions in the field such as turning pumps on and off or
activating other control functions based on the internal program within the NRL.
The Neon system has fully bi-directional communications between the NRL and the Neon
Server. This allows for remote diagnosis, remote programming and remote firmware
updating for operation of the remote equipment and thereby reducing costly site visits.
NRL units can be configured to read sensors, log data internally to local memory and push
data to the central Neon server at user settable intervals such as once a minute, every
few minutes, every hour, or once a day.

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Data can be viewed on the Neon Web interface in near real time from any browser and
the comprehensive reporting engine within Neon allows for reporting out to other systems
using email, FTP, and web services, either dynamically, every minute, or on a daily,
monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
1.3 The NRL Stand Alone Data logger Implementation
The NRL can be programmed with a program (scheme) in the factory or in a remote office
and then transported to the field to work as a stand-alone system, without the need to
have an internet connection. For this operation method the program (scheme) is
downloaded to the NRL using the Starlog 4 Logger configuration software. The data is
stored in the NRL and can be unloaded using the Starlog 4 Logger configuration software.
The Starlog 4 Logger configuration can be used to set up legacy logger emulations, such
as the Star logger and Prologger, so applications using these older loggers can continue
using the newer NRL models. If the emulation modes are used, the new features available
in the NRL are not available. Unidata suggests the program (scheme) should be updated
to utilise the features available in the newer NRL models.
1.4 The NRL Full Protocol Implementation - Internet Connection Required
The Internet provides the transport mechanism between the Neon Servers and the
telecommunication provider gateways. This means that NRL units can be used anywhere
in the world provided there is an internet connection available. The connection to the
internet can be via a cell phone data service, a satellite service or a Wi-Fi or Ethernet
connection.
With the full protocol service the communications between the NRL and the Neon Server
are closely coupled and each transmission is checked and acknowledged, such that a
beak in communications does not result in lost data. Rather the NRL attempts to
communicate with the Neon Server on a pre-set schedule and continues to log and store
data and then re-send if and when the communications link and/or the Neon Server
service is restored.
Also the remote NRL can be configured online, parameters can be adjusted and a new
program (scheme) and updated firmware can be downloaded remotely from the Neon
Server.
1.5 The NRL Message Based Implementation- LoRa LPWAN & Satellite Services
There are communications services available which provide a short message service,
similar to an SMS text message service.
The NRL supports LoRa LPWAN, Iridium Short Burst Data service and also other
emerging message based services. These services are in general terms message only
services, where a message is sent from the NRL to the Neon Server without
acknowledgement, without the ability to reconfigure NRL on line and without the ability to
download programs (schemes). These message based services are generally lower cost
and they suit low data rate applications very well and are less expensive.

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1.6 NRL Internal Architecture
The NRL Internal architecture is shown below. It contains two discrete sections:
1. A LOGGER section where the terminal connects to the field transducers and the
logging scheme, scan rates and diagnostics are managed.
The StarlogV4 support software allows a user to generate a logger program (called a
scheme) which defines transducer information, logging scan rates, logger interval etc
and various engineering unit definitions. These files are called, for example the LDR
and KBD files.
2. A COMMUNICATOR section which deals with communications to the server. This
section contains, for example, a scheduler component and the modem component,
either a Cellular Network modem or a Satellite Network modem. The communicator
manages functions such as the reporting interval, the number of communications
attempts per communications session, etc.
The StarlogV4 support software allows a user to generate a configuration file for the
Communicator section, called an FPO file in which the user sets the required
communications parameters.

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1.7 NRL Models
There are many different models of NRL, and while the software architecture remains the
same with all models, the larger models have more connectivity and more input channels
than the lower models.
There are two main groups:
1. The 3016, 3008 and 3004 are the higher end models with higher connectivity and are
housed inside metal enclosures with input terminals exposed on the side, for easy
sensor connection.
2. The 3004M models are lower end models with lower connectivity and are housed
inside smaller polycarbonate enclosures, or metal enclosures for high IP rating
applications.
All of the models and the connectivity details are listed in this manual in the section
Summary of Remote Loggers.
1.8 NRL Programs (Schemes) and Prologger / Starlogger Emulation Mode
NRL loggers operate in two modes: Native or Emulation.
In Native mode the logger operates much like a Neon Remote Terminal (NRT) and has a
memory layout and configuration settings broadly the same. It allows existing NRT
schemes to be used immediately without change.
In Emulation mode the logger operates like a Prologger (3016) or Starlogger (all other
3xxx models) with compatible memory layout and configuration options. It is intended to
allow the use of existing Prologger or Starlogger schemes immediately and later transition
to Native mode.
To access new NRL features requires porting both NRT and Prologger/Starlogger
schemes to the new NRL scheme type.
1.9 NRL New Features
The NRL offers several new features not available in earlier NRT and
Prologger/Starlogger loggers:
Critical data is stored in non-volatile FRAM, rather than volatile RAM, to allow for
faster recovery after power interruptions.
Improved memory management allows for more complicated scheme programs.
Floating-point support.
Support for >16-bit analog channels.
Support for 32-bit counter channels.
Support for multiple SDI-12 busses.
Support for multiple Modbus busses.
Support for burst transmission of each log record. This is particularly suitable for
IoT technologies such as LoRa, microsatellite systems or Iridium Short Burst Data.

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1.10 NRL Data Storage options
1.10.1 Flash
NRLs have internal Flash memory that is used to store internal data, the scheme program,
and all logged data.
1.10.2 MMC/SD Card
Not currently available, but future updates to NRLs will add support for saving logged data
to MMC/SD cards and for loading scheme programs saved to those cards.
1.10.3 USB Thumbdrive
Not currently available, but future updates to NRLs will add support for USB thumbdrives
with the same functionality intended for MMC/SD cards.
2.0 NRL LED INDICATORS
2.1 3016, 3008, 3004 “High End”
These loggers have six bi-colour (red/green) LEDs:
Label Description
Power Turns on when the NRL performs a scan, typically every few seconds. Green
indicates good power voltage. Red indicates the power is low.
Config Turns on when activity is detected on the USB configuration port, which is
used for configuration and local programming/unloading. Red indicates the
logger has detected something plugged in, but not communicating. Green
indicates successful communication.
Scheme Turns on every scan when the scheme program is being executed. The colour
is under scheme control. By default red indicates the scheme has stopped and
is not logging, while green indicates the scheme is running and logging as
programmed.
Neon Turns on when the logger is communicating with the Neon server. Red
indicates the logger is attempting to establish a connection, which takes
around 10 to 20 seconds. When the connection is successful the LED turns
green. When the communication completes (successfully or otherwise) it turns
off.
Status Indicates MMC/SD card activity. Green indicates a card has been detected.
Red indicates the card is busy and should not be removed.
USB This LED is located either on the top and labelled “USB”, or is located next to
the “USB Drive” on the side.
Green indicates a USB storage device has been detected. Red indicates the
device is busy and should not be removed.

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2.2 3004M “Low End”
These loggers have three bi-colour (red/green) LEDs:
Label Description
PWR Same as the Power LED described above.
SCHM Same as the Scheme LED described above.
COMS A combination of the Config, Neon, and Status LEDs described above. If any of
those LEDs would be green, this LED will be green. Otherwise, if any of those
LEDs would be red, this LED will be red. If all of those LEDs are off, this LED
will be off.
2.3 Normal Scheme Indication
In normal operation the Power/PWR LED comes on first, quickly followed by the
Scheme/SCHM LED, then both turning off. This occurs at regular scan intervals as
specified by the scheme, which can range from one second to many minutes.
At each interval the Power/PWR LED is turned on for the duration of the scan, which is
typically less than a second, and is when the various logger inputs are read and the
scheme program executed.
The scheme also operates during each scan, after the sensors have been read. While the
scheme is executing, the Scheme/SCHM LED is lit. The colour of the LED is under
scheme control, but by default green indicates correct operation.
Unless the logger is communicating, no other LEDs will be lit.
2.4 Telemetry Indication
When the logger communicates with Neon, the Neon/COMS LED will be lit. It will start red
until a connection is established with Neon, at which time it will turn green. When the
communication process completes, the LED is turned off.
2.5 Direct Connection Indication
If you are using the USB port to directly connect to the logger, then the Config/COMS LED
will turn red when the logger detects a cable has been connected. When the logger
receives a command it recognises, it will turn the LED green to indicate a successful
connection. If no commands are quickly received, usually within half a second, the logger
will turn the port off to conserve power. It will also turn the port off when instructed by a
connected computer. It will check the port again after a few seconds.
As a result, the LED will blink red when a cable is plugged in, but the software is not
communicating. If the software is communicating, the LED will briefly light red before
changing to green when the logger received the first command. It will stay green while the
software is communicating (for example, updating test displays, or programming or
unloading the logger), then turn off when the software is finished.

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2.6 Firmware Update Indication
While the logger is transferring firmware update data from either Neon, or an MMC/SD
card, the logger will continue to operate as normal until the firmware data has been fully
downloaded and verified.
Once verified, the firmware data will be flashed, which may take up to 20 seconds. For the
duration of that the logger is unable to perform any other operation. All LEDs (except the
USB LED) will turn red to indicate the logger is unavailable.
3.0 NRL STATUS MENU SCREENS
In the 3000 NRL Family some models are equipped with an LCD Display and keypad as
standard, while other models may have a display and keypad as an optional extra.
The logger status screen(s) enables the user to inspect the current status of a range of
logger status parameters. To access the logger status screen press the ENTER button (if
the logger display is sleeping) and then press the LOGGER STATUS button on the LCD
touch display.
There are two streams of Logger Status data. You can toggle between these by again
pressing the LOGGER STATUS button. The status values that can be displayed are as
below:
Parameter Details
Logger Name
NRTID NRT ID number.
SER# Logger serial number.
Time / Date Current logger time & date.
MAIN Main power supply input voltage.
AUX Auxiliary power supply input voltage.
RTCC Internal Real Time Clock battery voltage.
Temp Current logger internal temperature.
Baro Current logger barometric pressure (not supported by all
models of NRL).
Press DOWN key to advance to next screen(s)
A00......A15 Voltages present on analog inputs.
Note that these may show spurious values if they are
unconnected or not supported by the model of NRL in
use.
C0......C7 Current values stored in logger counter registers. Not all
models of NRLs support all eight counter channels.
Unsupported channels will read zero.
Press LOGGER STATUS to advance to next screen
Baro xx.xdegC Temperature of barometric pressure sensor
Acc xx.xdegC Temperature of accelerometer sensor
X x.xxxG Accelerometer X-axis value
Y y.yyyG Accelerometer Y-axis value
Z z.zzzG Accelerometer Z-axis value
Orient Logger orientation value

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ooo
DS2470BU
Acc -iii uAh
Coulomb counter value
MSP430 ChipID
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Processor identifier
ENC424J600
000000:000000
MAC device type
MAC address
MAX31826 Addr
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Internal temperature sensor
DS2470 Addr
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Internal Coulomb counter address
Press DOWN key to advance to next screen
LoRa EUI
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
LoRa modem ID
100V001_001~001
mmm dd yyyy
hh:mm:ss
Firmware version, build date, build time
MMI V001
mmm dd yyyy
hh:mm:ss
LCD panel firmware version, build date, build time
3.1 Logger Status Screen Navigation
The Logger Status screen has two pages that can be scrolled using the UP & DOWN
keys. Pressing the LOGGER STATUS button on the LCD screen will toggle between the
two pages. Press ENTER.
Press
"LOGGER STATUS"
▼DOWN/UP▲▼DOWN/UP▲
▼DOWN/UP▲▼DOWN/UP▲
NeonRemoteLogger
NRTID 175
SER# 2
23:31:33 30MAR18
MAIN 0.91V
AUX 9.10V
RTCC 0.03V
Temp 19.81degC
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
Baro 14.1degC
Acc 14.0degC
X 0.031G Orient
Y 0.031G 004
Z 1.015G
DS2740BU
Acc -417uAh
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
MAIN 0.91V
AUX 9.10V
RTCC 0.03V
Temp 19.81degC
Baro 1025.8hPa
A00: 909.720mV
A01: 914.171mV
A02: 915.303mV
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
MSP430 ChipID
EECF0C510C000800
ENC424J600 MAC
000000:000000
MAX31826 Addr
3BB0CB16000000C6
DS2740 Addr
36A9A96203080095
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger

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▼DOWN/UP▲
▼DOWN/UP▲
▼DOWN/UP▲
3.2 Scheme Status Data
The scheme status screen(s) enables the user to view the status of inputs and
instruments active under the loaded scheme.
To access the logger status screen either press the ENTER button (if the logger display is
sleeping) and then the SCHEME STATUS button on the LCD touch display.
To scroll through the list of parameters use the ▼DOWN and UP▲keys.
A00: 910.491mV
A01: 914.145mV
A02: 915.391mV
A03: 914.716mV
A04: 913.443mV
A05: 913.297mV
A06: 912.669mV
A07: 915.209mV
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
LoRa EUI
0000000000000000
100V001_001~001
Jun 12 2017
17:41:42
MMI V001
Jun 1 2017
17:55:09
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
A08: 915.711mV
A09: 914.790mV
A10: 914.655mV
A11: 829.165mV
A12: 908.250mV
A13: 913.761mV
A14: 913.277mV
A15: 766.081mV
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
A12: 908.852mV
A13: 915.399mV
A14: 913.413mV
A15: 766.925mV
C0 : 0
C1 : 0
C2 : 0
C3 : 0
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
C0 : 0
C1 : 0
C2 : 0
C3 : 0
C4 : 0
C5 : 0
C6 : 0
C7 : 0
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger

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3.3 Configure Logger
Various logger parameters can be configured via the Configure Logger button.
These parameters are divided into three menus;
1. General
2. Comms
3. Inputs
Press the ENTER button (if the logger display is sleeping) and then the CONFIGURE
LOGGER button on the LCD touch screen to enter the configuration menus. Repeated
pressing of the CONFIGURE LOGGER button will allow access to the three different
menus.
To scroll through the list of parameters within each menu use the ▼DOWN and UP▲
keys. To change a parameter the ▼DOWN and UP▲keys should be used to navigate to
the desired parameter. The ◄LEFT and RIGHT ►keys in combination with the ▼
DOWN and UP▲keys can be used to select and change values.
3.3.1 General Configuration Parameters
Parameter Notes
Enter PIN # Enter the current 4 digit PIN #
Change PIN # Change the PIN #
Turn display off Forces the screen to turn off immediately
Reset logger Reconfigures the logger to factory defaults
Lock display on Prevents the screen from automatically turning off
Turn logger off Disables the communications scheduler, instrument scan and
scheme interpreter
Set scan rate
Set FAST
Set Year
Configure the current time and date
Set Month
Set Day
Set Hour
Set Minute
Config General
...press Down
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger
Comment [AG1]: To do - check

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3.3.2 Communication Parameters
Parameter Notes
Force Neon comms Force a communications cycle to occur immediately instead of at
the scheduled time.
Initialise NRL Connects to the Neon Server, downloads the scheme for the
configured NRT ID, and starts logging.
NRT ID A number assigned by the Neon Server that identifies the NRT /
NRL. Ranges from 1 through 4,294,967,295.
Set Neon IP The IP address of the Neon Server.
Ethernet priority
These parameters set the communications priority for the various
communications interfaces.
A higher number indicates a higher priority.
A priority of '0' indicates the interface is not used.
3G/4G SIM1 priority
3G/4G SIM2 priority
Serial (Satellite) priority
Serial (X-Bee) priority
Set SIM1 APN
Access Point Name and corresponding Username and Password
for the SIM1 / SIM2 / Satellite communications interfaces. Access
Point Names must be in double-quotes (") otherwise the setting will
be treated as a telephone number to connect to.
Set SIM1 User / PW
Set SIM2 APN
Set SIM2 User / PW
Set Satellite APN
Set Satellite User/PW
Set Ethernet IP Static IP address. Set any of this, Gateway or DNS addresses to
0.0.0.0 for DHCP.
Set Ethernet Netmask Default 255.255.255.0
Set Ethernet Gateway Static Gateway IP address. Set any of this, IP or DNS addresses to
0.0.0.0 for DHCP.
Set Ethernet DNS Static DNS IP address. Set any of this, IP or Gateway addresses to
0.0.0.0 for DHCP.
WiFi SSID WiFi SSID / Password & LoRa Network ID / Key
WiFi Password
LoRa Mode ABP(default) or OTA
Config Comms
...press Down
Logger
Status
Scheme
Status
Configure
Logger

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LoRa ABP NetAddr ABP Network Address (n/a for OTA)
LoRa ABP NSK/OTA
NetID ABP Network Session Key or OTA Network ID
LoRa ABP DSK/OTA
NetKey ABP Data Session Key or OTA Network Key
LoRa FSB Frequency Sub-Band (0-9, default 0)
LoRa PN Private(default) or Public network selection
LoRa DR Fixed(default) or Adaptive Data Rate
LoRa TXDR Transmit Data Rate (0-7, default 4)
4.0 SUMMARY OF NEON REMOTE LOGGERS
All Neon Remote Loggers routinely collect and log sensor data and periodically connect to
a central Neon Web server via an IP network using a push data model to upload the
logged data.
There is a large range of models within the Neon Remote Logger range and each model
is outlined in the following pages, however the operation of all the models is very similar.
The difference in the models is based on the number of sensor interfaces, the connectivity
options and if the customer wishes to have a small display on the unit.
4.1 3016A Neon Remote Logger – 16 Analogue Channels
The 3016 Neon Remote Logger NRL is self-contained
data logger/RTU with 16 high resolution analogue
channels in a compact case which connects to sensors
in the field, collects readings from those sensors and
transmits the collected data to a central Neon server,
or it can be set up to operate as a stand-alone data
logger/RTU. The model number suffix indicates data
transmission via a cellular 2G/3G network or via a
cellular 4G/LTE network, satellite or Wi-Fi network.
4.1.1 3016 Specifications
Physical specifications
Material: Powder Coated Aluminium Enclosure
Size: 295mm x 160mm x 40mm (LxWxH)
Weight: 850 grams
Operating
Tt
-20°C to 60°C. Not affected by humidity
Antennae: Model dependent, external stub/whip/satellite antenna

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Electrical Specifications
External Power: 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs)
Current Draw: <800μA Standby, Max 500mA Active
RTC Backup Battery: 3.6V Li Coin Cell (5 year life)
Instrument Power /
Reference Voltage: 12V regulated, 200mA fused, 5V regulated, 100mA fused
Analog Channels: 16 Single ended (max) or 8 Differential (max),
24 bit resolution, 8 user selectable gain ranges, 0 to 5000mV (gain=1) to 0 to 39mV (gain=128)
MODBUS: 2 independent channels, RS485,
RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max), Functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16
SDI-12: 2 independent channels, SDI V1.3 Compliant, instrument and recorder modes supported
Unidata HSIO: High speed serial interface, 16 channels, bi-directional
Counters: 4, 1 x 16 bit, DC to 320 Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0),
3 x 16 bit, DC to 32kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1, C2, C3)
Digital Inputs: 4, Low<1.1V, High >2.05V, Max = 5V DC
Digital Outputs: 2, Open Drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max
Relays: 2, Normally Open and Normally Closed Contacts, 1A 30V DC, 0.5A 125V AC
Configuration Port: RS232 serial port, 230400 maximum baud rate
USB-B port , Optional Bluetooth Low Power Wireless interface
Modem Interface: Optional internal 3G/4G Modem, Dual SIM card support
RS232 Interface for connection of external Satellite Modem
Serial Instrument: RS232 port, full implementation (all 9 signals available), baud rate 230400 max
Wireless Instrument: Optional LPWAN sensor interface (Q3 2017)
Data Interface: USB thumb drive port for data download /logger configuration
Ethernet Port: 10/100 Mbit
LCD Display: 320 x 240, Colour, Resistive Touch Panel
Keypad: 5 button membrane keypad
Accelerometer: Senses changes in logger orientation
Integrated Logger Specifications
Storage memory: 7.5Mbytes Flash (non-volatile), up to 3.75 Million log data points
Memory Expansion: SD card, micro size, 32Gbyte maximum capacity, up to 16 Billion log data points
Scan rate: Programmable from 1 second to 5 minutes
Log rate: Programmable from 1 second to 24 hours
Time clock: Battery Backed Real Time Clock (RTC), Accuracy +/- 10 seconds/month (non- Neon version),
locked to server time clock (Neon version)
CPU: 16 Bit, 20MHz, Ultra Low Power

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3016A – Product Options
Model Number Description
3016A-000 Neon Remote Logger - Ethernet / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-00G Neon Remote Logger – Globalstar / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-00I Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-00R Neon Remote Logger – Iridium SBD / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-0L0 Neon Remote Logger – Ethernet and LoRa / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-0LG Neon Remote Logger - Globalstar and LoRa / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-0LI Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat and LoRa / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-0LR Neon Remote Logger - Iridium SBD and LoRa / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-C00 Neon Remote Logger - Ethernet and 3G/4G / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-C0I Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat and 3G/4G / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3016A-CL0 Neon Remote Logger – Ethernet, 3G/4G and LoRa / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
4.2 3008A Neon Remote Logger – 8 Analogue Channels
The 3008 Neon Remote Logger NRL is self-contained
data logger/RTU with 8 high resolution analogue
channels in a compact case which connects to sensors
in the field, collects readings from those sensors and
transmits the collected data to a central Neon server, or
it can be set up to operate as a stand-alone data
logger/RTU. The model number suffix indicates data
transmission via a cellular 2G/3G network or via a
cellular 4G/LTE network, satellite or Wi-Fi network.
4.2.1 3008 Specifications
Physical specifications
Material: Powder Coated Aluminium Enclosure
Size: 282mm x 122mm x 40mm (LxWxH)
Weight: 650 grams
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C. Not affected by humidity
Antennae: Model dependent, external stub/whip/satellite antenna
Electrical Specifications
External Power: 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs)
Current Draw: <800μA Standby, Max 500mA Active
RTC Backup Battery: 3.6V Li Coin Cell (5 year life)
Instrument Power /
Reference Voltage: 12V regulated, 200mA fused and 5V regulated, 100mA fused
Analog Channels: 8 Single ended (max) or 4 Differential (max),

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24 bit resolution, 8 user selectable gain ranges, 0 to 5000mV (gain=1) to 0 to 39mV (gain=128)
MODBUS: 2 independent channels, RS485,
RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max), Functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16
SDI-12: 2 independent channels, SDI V1.3 Compliant, instrument and recorder modes supported
Counters: 4, 1 x 16 bit, DC to 320 Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0),
3 x 16 bit, DC to 32kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1, C2, C3)
Digital Outputs: 1, Open Drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max
Relays: 2, Normally Open and Normally Closed Contacts, 1A 30V DC, 0.5A 125V AC
Configuration Port: USB-B port , Optional Bluetooth Low Power Wireless interface
Modem Interface: Optional internal 3G/4G Modem, Dual SIM card support
RS232 Interface for connection of external Satellite Modem
Serial Instrument: RS232 port, full implementation (all 9 signals available), baud rate 230400 max
Wireless Instrument: Optional LPWAN sensor interface (Q3 2017)
Data Interface: USB thumb drive port for data download /logger configuration
Ethernet Port: 10/100 Mbit
LCD Display: 320 x 240, Colour, Resistive Touch Panel
Keypad: 5 button membrane keypad
Accelerometer: Senses changes in logger orientation
Integrated Logger Specifications
Storage memory: 7.5Mbytes Flash (non-volatile), up to 3.75 Million log data points
Memory Expansion: SD card, micro size, 32Gbyte maximum capacity, up to 16 Billion log data points
Scan rate: Programmable from 1 second to 5 minutes
Log rate: Programmable from 1 second to 24 hours
Time clock: Battery Backed Real Time Clock (RTC), Accuracy +/- 10 seconds/month (non- Neon version),
locked to server time clock (Neon version)
CPU: 16 Bit, 20MHz, Ultra Low Power

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3008A – Product Options
Model Number Description
3008A-000 Neon Remote Logger - Ethernet / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-00G Neon Remote Logger – Globalstar / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-00I Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-00R Neon Remote Logger – Iridium SBD / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-0L0 Neon Remote Logger – Ethernet and LoRa / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-0LG Neon Remote Logger - Globalstar and LoRa / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-0LI Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat and LoRa / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-0LR Neon Remote Logger - Iridium SBD and LoRa / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-C00 Neon Remote Logger - Ethernet and 3G/4G / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-C0I Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat and 3G/4G / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
3008A-CL0 Neon Remote Logger – Ethernet, 3G/4G and LoRa / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display
4.3 3004A Neon Remote Logger – 4 Analogue Channels
The 3004 Neon Remote Logger NRL is small self-
contained data logger/RTU with 4 high resolution
analogue channels in a compact case which connects
to sensors in the field, collects readings from those
sensors and either transmits the collected data to a
central server via a cellular network, or can be uses as
a stand-alone data logger/RTU. The model number
suffix indicates data transmission via a cellular 2G/3G
network or via a cellular 4G/LTE network.
4.3.1 3004 Specifications
Physical specifications
Material: Powder Coated Aluminium Enclosure
Size: 182mm x 110mm x 34mm (LxWxH)
Weight: 400 grams
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C. Not affected by humidity
Antennae: Model dependent, external stub/whip antenna
Electrical Specifications
External Power: 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs)
Current Draw: <800μA Standby, Max 500mA Active
RTC Backup Battery: 3.6V Li Coin Cell (5 year life)
Instrument Power /
Reference Voltage: 5V regulated, 100mA fused