Viltrus Electronics MX-9 User manual

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MX-9 DATA LOGGER
USER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1 Abbreviations and explanations..............................................................................................................3
2 Safety instructions...................................................................................................................................4
3 Technical Data .........................................................................................................................................5
4 Setting up connection to the device .......................................................................................................7
4.1 Connecting via USB……………………………………………………………………………........................................8
4.2 Connecting via GPRS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
4.3 Connecting via Ethernet………………………………………………………………………....................................10
5 MX-9 General settings and Status indicators ........................................................................................ 11
5.1 Configuration files…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
6 Time parameters tab............................................................................................................................. 13
7 "Limits verification" tab.........................................................................................................................14
8 "Archives" tab........................................................................................................................................ 15
9 "Communication" tab............................................................................................................................16
9.1 Communication > Ethernet……………………………………………………………………..................................16
9.2 Communication > GPRS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17
10 Wireless M-Bus connection configuration..........................................................................................18
11 Modbus connection configuration......................................................................................................22
12 M-Bus connection configuration......................................................................................................... 27

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1 Abbreviations and explanations
Xn –is a number of socket. This information are provided for manufacturer’s purpose and used in data
schemas and connection diagrams.
GSM –Global Standart for Mobile Communications. This interfaces is prepared for remote connections
and data bidirectional data transfer over Global Standart Mobile network.
GPRS - a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global
system for mobile communications (GSM).
Ethernet - a family of computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs) commercially
introduced in 1980. Standardized in IEEE 802.3, Ethernet has largely replaced competing wired LAN
technologies. This interfaces is prepared for connection LAN (Local Area Network).
IP address - An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label that is assigned to devices participating in
a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes.
TCP/IP –Transmission Control Protocol is for communication between computers, used as a standard for
transmitting data over networks and as the basis for standard Internet protocols.
MAC address –Media Access Control address is a unique identifier assigned to most network adapters.
UART –An Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter is a type of “asynchronous receiver/transmitter, a
part of computer hardware that translates data between parallel an serial forms. UART are commonly used
in conjunction with communication standards such as EIA RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. Record (UARTx) on top
of enclosure also are used as serial interface number.
GND –ground wire contact
RS232 –the traditional name for a series of standards for serial binary single-ended data and control signals
connecting between a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and a DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment). It is
commonly used in computer serial ports. The standard defines the electrical characteristics and timing of
signals, the meaning of signals, and the physical size and pin out of connectors. RS232 interfaces are
prepared for connection of pheripherical devices (example energy meters, controllers, machines and etc.).
TD –contact for transfer data wire of RS232 socket
RD –contact for read data wire of RS232 socket
DTR –contact for Data Transmit Ready wire of RS232 socket
RS485 - standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in balanced digital
multipoint systems. The standard is published by the ANSI Telecommunications Industry
Association/Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA). Digital communications networks implementing the
EIA-485 standard can be used effectively over long distances and in electrically noisy environments. Multiple
receivers may be connected to such a network in a linear, multi-drop configuration. RS485 interfaces are
prepared for connection of pheripherical devices (example energy meters, controllers, machines and etc.).
A+ –contact for positive wire of RS485 socket
B- –ontact for negative wire of RS485 socket
USB –Universal Serial Bus is an industry standard, that defines the cables, connectors and protocols used
for connection, communication and power supply between computer and electronic devices. USB type B
socket is prepared for connection to PC(Personal Computer). USB type A socket is prepared for connection
to pheripherical devices (example memory stick’s and etc.).
MBUS+ –contact for M-Bus positive wire
MBUS- –contact fot M-Bus negative wire
Socket –is an endpoint of a bidirectional inter-process communication flow across an Internet Protocol-
based computer network, such as the Internet.
Status –device status indicating LED
Uoutput –status of power for external device indicating LED
TX/RX –data transfer/receive indicating LED
Central computer –server or a computer, where data can be sent.

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2 Safety instructions
To install and setup device, secial technical knowledges are needed. Call to seller or certified profesionals to
connect and setup device !
Before connecting to power supply, be sure that:
1. Controller is not damaged (no cracks, melted, broken or exposed areas )
2. Controller is used with right and correct thickness cables.
3. Controller and antena are installed indoor.
4. The controller is intended for supply from a Limited Power Source (LPS) with current rating of
overcurrent protective device not greater than 2A
5. The highest transients on the DC secondary circuite of LPS, derived from AC main supply, shall be less
then 71V peak.
6. The associated equipments (AE): PC and PSU (LPS) shall comply with the requirements of Standard EN
60950-1.
7. Controller is dry;
8. Ambient temperature and humidity is in normal range;
9. Other types of devices (counters, etc.) are connected correctly by using manufacturer‘s regulations.
10. The end of stranded conductor shall not be consolidated by soft soldering and must to be terminated
11. Device, PC and other pheripherical devices are strictly connected through one double pole breaker
(current break less than 5A and space between breaker contacts more than 3mm.) Pole breaker has to
be in building‘s wiring and in reachable place with markings
Don‘t use:
1. Device under open water (in rain and if water are spalshing on controller or connected devices;
2. Device if enclosure, connected cables, or other connected devices are damaged;
3. External Back-Up batterys for powering of controller.
Use device by manufacturer‘s regulations otherwise you can damage controller or other devices. In that
cace munufacturer‘s warranty could not be obtained.
If you suspect that device doesn‘t operate correctly or has visible violations, please contact
manufacturer or your distributor to check or run maintanance.
Manufacturer does not affect and is not responsible for GSM/GPRS/Internet operators‘ provided
network service pricing and costs.

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3 Technical Data
Interfaces
Technical data
RS485
up to 1,2 km, max 32 transivers, speed up to 38,4 Kbits/s
RS232
up to 15 m, speed up to 38,4 Kbits/s
Wireless M-Bus
up to 300 Wireless M-Bus ( T, S, R, C modes, 433MHz/868MHz)
devices
M-Bus
up to 8 M-Bus devices for each M-Bus port
GPRS
4 band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Ethernet
RJ45. Twisted pair Ethernet 10/100 Mb, up to 100 m
USB
Type B, version 2.0
Data/Req
(KAMSTRUP) data transfer interface
Current Loop
25-27V, 14-20mA, up to 6 km, speed up to 38,4 Kbits/s
Galvanic insulation
Insulation voltage between power
supply and second circuits
1000 V
Indication
Indication type
LED’s
Indicated parameters
Power
Serial ports read/write for each port
Ethernet status
GSM/GPRS modem status, Transfer/Receive
Power supply
Power supply
9-36 VDC
Power consumption
12V 1Amp
Construction
Mounting
DIN rail
Dimensions
147x128x50 mm
Enclosure protection
IP20
Climate conditions
Operating temperature
From - 25 oC to + 60oC

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Storage temperature
From - 40 oC to + 60oC
Relative humidity
From 5 % to 95 % non-condensing
Protocols
Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, DHCP, PPP, ARP, SNTP, IEC60870-5-104:2000, DynDNS, FTP
server, FTP client, DNS client
Other parameters
Storage memory
8 MB
Configuration settings storage
without power supply
More than 5 years
Real time clock
Yes
Firmware loading
Through RS232/USB, Ethernet, GSM/GPRS.

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4 Setting up connection to the device
In order to configure the controller, user must connect its PC to the device by using any of the
following interfaces:
USB port
ETHERNET interface
Through a GPRS connection (only accessible after configuring GPRS APN, user and password
inside the controller).
Pic 2. MX-9 connection interfaces

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4.1 Connecting via USB
Connect the MX-9 data logger to the any computer via USB and open MX-9 configuration software. If
needed, install the USB driver (the USB driver can be found in VILTRUS web page:
http://www.viltrus.com/data-logger-mx-9/ ).
Open MX-9 Configuration software. Set up Connection parameters frame. Steps to be followed:
1 Step: Under Connection type select ModBus RTU option
2 Step: Select COM port number assigned by your PC to the USB port
3 Step: Click on Get all to establish connection with data logger.
Pic 3. USB connection steps

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4.2 Connecting via GPRS
Check GPRS antenna is properly connected to the device. Insert SIM card.
Pic 4. Steps to connect GPRS antenna and insert SIM card
Open MX-9 Configuration software. Steps to be followed are:
1 Step: In “Connection type” area you need to choose Modbus TCP/IP
2 Step: Add data logger IP address and TCP port. By default controller is set to 502 Port (this is
system standard Modbus TCP/IP port), change it if you need other.
3 Step Click on Connect to establish connection with data logger. If connection fails, check GPRS
modem, Communication type, IP address and try to connect again.
Pic 5. GPRS connection steps

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4.3 Connecting via Ethernet
Connect a RJ45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. Open MX-9 Configuration software.
Steps to be followed:
1 Step: Under Connection type select ModBus TCP/IP option
2 Step: Add data logger IP address and TCP port.
By default Ethernet settings are: IP address 192.168.1.125 (or 192.168.1.126); TCP port 502.
3 Step Click on Connect to establish connection with data logger. If connection fails, check cables,
communication type, IP address and connect again.
Pic 6. Ethernet connection steps

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5 MX-9 General settings and Status indicators
Once user has established communication with MX-9, basic information such as User identificator, Serial
number (each controller has its own factory serial number), Last restart, etc. is shown in the software
frame.
Status indicators
Several status indicators are shown in the MX-9 configuration software in order to inform user about
current performance of Modbus communication:
Req: number of Modbus requests performed.
Answ: Number of Modbus answers received.
TOut: number of Modbus requests not answered (time outs raised).
Except: number of Modbus errors.
Pic 7. General settings and Status indicators

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5.1 Configuration files
This feature enables user to save and load configuration files so that programming a number of data
loggers with the same configuration becomes an easy process. Steps:
1 Step. Set up all the configuration parameters making use of MX-9 Configuration software.
2 Step. Then, under Start tab, click on Save to file button. A dialog will be shown requesting user
to select folder destination.
3 Step. Once the file has been stored, connect a new data logger to the PC and then click on Load
from file and select the file previously stored.
4 Step. Then, click on Write all configuration button to load such configuration into the new
controller.
5 Step. A restart will be needed so that data logger can start using the loaded configuration. Data
logger can be restarted by turning off/on power supply or pressing button Restart.
P.S. Repeat from step 3 with all the controllers that need the same configuration.
Pic 8. Configuration files management

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6 Time parameters tab
Time parameters tab enables users to set up time synchronization between MX-9 Real Time Clock
(RTC) and external time references. Several parameters can be configured under this tab:
Set PC time - it synchronizes internal RTC with PC time.
Pic 9. Time Parameters tab. Set PC time
Clock synchronization: It must be enabled if synchronization between MX-9 and any Network Time
Protocol (NTP) server is requested. This option is particularly accurate since, every given period
(Synchronization period parameter), device connects to an NTP server to get current UTC time. Also
automatic summertime is adjusted.
Pic 10. Time Parameters tab. NTP server configuration

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7 "Limits verification" tab
This tab enables users to set up limits verification raising events for issuing alerts when condition is
met. To create the list, follow the next steps:
1. Choose Count of limits in order to start creating the number of positions desired;
2. Choose Type of limit (this must to be done first) among the following options:
Over H: event will be generated when the value is above the high limit.
Under L: event will be generated when the value is below the low limit.
Over H & Under L: event will be generated when the value is out of the range between high and
low limit.
Under H & Over L: event will be generated when the value is within the range between high and
low limit.
Equal L: event will be generated when the value is equal to the low limit.
3. Enter register number you want to control or choose from Main fields list (To create and/or edit list
of limit’s values use file limits.csv, that is in program’s folder);
4. Enter data format, corresponding to data format of used register;
5. Choose limits;
6. Delay time (in seconds), if you want to filter accidental or short time events;
7. Finally, add a code of event (value must to be from 0 to 99 and will be used for alerts SMS sending)
Pic 11. Limits verification tab

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8 "Archives" tab
The MX-9 has an internal 8MB flash memory. In case, the device is used as data logger, the following
steps must be:
Go to Archives> Configuration
In Storage parameters frame, configure the Period: It defines storage interval. Internal memory is
organized in different blocks depending on the devices nature which are connected to the MX-9.
Pic 12. Archives tab. Storage frequency configuration
In case user needs to customize storage blocks, signals acquisition must be configured accordingly.
Memory block used will be defined as "User Archive" (see next step).
Go to Archives>User Archive Configuration
Under this tab, user can configure datalogging following his own requirements. In the next pages,
a configuration example is given by setting the following parameters:
“Count of parameters”: number of registers to be stored.
“Register”: Specific register to be stored.
NOTE: Timestamp is registered automatically.

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9 "Communication" tab
9.1 Communication > Ethernet
Ethernet interface parameters can be configured within this tab:
"MAC number": Media Access Control address
"IP address"
"Gateway IP"
"Mask"
NOTE: After configuration is completed, click on “SET”button in order to save changes.
Pic 13. “Ethernet” configuration tab

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9.2 Communication > GPRS
MX-9 can be configured through a GPRS link. In order to do so, user must enable GPRS connection as
shown below. Then, click on “SET”button in order to save changes.
Pic 14. GPRS Tab. Enabling communication
Within this tab, different services can be configured or checked.
GPRS connection parameters:
APN: access point name provided by Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If needed by ISP, credentials can also be configured here:
Username: provided by ISP.
Password: provided by ISP.
NOTE: After configuration is completed, click on “SET”button in order to save changes.

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10 Wireless M-Bus connection configuration
Step 1: Click on Communication tab -> Connected devices -> WMBUS -> Configuration.
In “Visible WMbus devices” area you need click on "+" button and press „SET“.

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Step 2: Click „Read Available parameters“.
Step 3: On the left you see all available parameters from the meter. On the right, you can select those
parameters, that you need from the meter.
Here are parameters which give the meter. You have to select your required parameters
and fill the fields of “index”.
“index” fields must be numbered sequentially like here.
You can delete unnecessary line,
push on it the right mouse button.

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Step 4: Set the name to the WM-Bus meter
Step 5: Choose the meter‘s description, which you created before.