A73x addWAVE User Guide Valid for A731, A732, A733 and A733GSM RTUs Release 2.0 and higher Rel. 2.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 7 1.1 About the A73x RTU family..............................................................7 1.2 Compliance Statement and Warnings .............................................8 1.3 Conventions .....................................................................................8 2 Using the A73x RTU .......................................................... 11 2.
Table of Contents TIME...............................................................................................29 FREQ .............................................................................................29 RSSI...............................................................................................30 ID....................................................................................................30 SLOT...............................................................................
Table of Contents 4 Specifications .................................................................... 57 5 APPENDIX .......................................................................... 60 5.1 Upgrading an older A733 GSM......................................................60 6 Index ...................................................................................
Introduction 1 Introduction This manual explains the hardware aspects of Adcon’s A733, A732, A731, and A733GSM/GPRS remote telemetry units (hereafter referred to as A73x), including installation issues and certain parameter configurations. The manual is divided as follows: • "Introduction,” which gives some general information and document conventions. • "Using the A73x RTU,” which details the installation and use of the remote telemetry unit.
Compliance Statement and Warnings 1.2 Compliance Statement and Warnings The A73x addWAVE (radio version) must not be used with any antenna other than the one supplied by Adcon (or an antenna with identical technical specifications). A minimum distance of 18 cm to the antenna is required to guarantee compliance with basic safety restrictions. In conformity with EC Parliament recommendation 1999/519/EG, 28V/m is the reference value for the frequency range used.
Introduction CAUTION WARNING Indicates that you may get unexpected results if you don’t follow the instructions. Cautions appear before the information they apply to. Indicates danger to yourself or damage to the device if you don’t follow the instructions. Warnings appear before the information they apply to.
Using the A73x RTU 2 Using the A73x RTU The A73x series of remote telemetry units (RTUs) is part of the A730 series. For testing purposes, you should have an A730SD/A730MD and/or an A840 Telemetry Gateway installed before you install your A73x RTU. For information about installing the A730SD or A730MD, refer to the addVANTAGE A730 User Guide Version 3.4x. For information about installing the A840, refer to the Base Station, A840 Telemetry Gateway and Wireless Modem A440 User Guide.
Installing the RTU Fig. 1: Fig. 2: addWAVE RTU (top) addWAVE RTU (bottom) 2.2 Installing the RTU The following restrictions apply: • Note: Note: 12 In general, the typical “line-of sight” distance the RTU can communicate is 10 km (6 miles). This is valid if both the RTU and its partner device are mounted on a 3 m mast (9 ft.); the results may vary under different conditions, and you can sometimes achieve greater distances. The above does not apply to the A733GSM/GPRS RTU.
Using the A73x RTU 2.3 Special notes for the A733GSM/GPRS RTU The A733GSM/GPRS RTU is based on a GSM module which employs a GSM cellular network to transmit the telemetry data. Before you install such a device, you must make sure a sufficient signal for proper operation of the RTU on the site where you plan to use it exists; you can do this by using a standard cellular phone operated by the same cellular provider.
Special notes for the A733GSM/GPRS RTU Fig. 4: Installing the SIM card in the A733GSM/GPRS RTU 2. Locate the SIM card holder and open it by sliding it as indicated by the red arrow (see Fig. 4, left). 3. Raise the holder top and slide the SIM card into it (Fig. 4, center). 4. Snap the holder top back on and slide it back as shown again by the red arrow depicted in Fig. 4, right. 5. Remount the lid, taking care that the rubber gasket sealing the box is not out of place and is free of dust or dirt.
Using the A73x RTU #gsmstat 26142 gsmstat GSM modem on: Yes SIM card found: Yes PIN set: Yes PIN accepted: Yes Sleepmode OK: Yes PUK required: No Default IMEI nr: No GPRS: Yes GPRS IP conn.: No Attempts left to enter PIN: 3, PUK: 10 0 # The above shows that: • The GSM modem is on. • A valid SIM card is inserted. • The SIM card was activated with a valid PIN code. • The GPRS feature is enabled. • The GPRS connection is not established.
Special notes for the A733GSM/GPRS RTU Set/configure the following parameters through a terminal connection to enable GPRS connection to your ISP: GPRSAPNSERV “[servername]” where [servername] is the name of the ISP's GPRS access server (required) GPRSAPNUN “[username]” where [username] is the name of the GPRS user’s name for the ISP (might be optional) GPRSAPNPW “[password]” where [password] is the password for the GPRS user (might be optional) The following examples show the GRPS parameters for an Aus
Using the A73x RTU Configuring the RTU GPRS Connection settings Use the following commands to define the intervals the RTU will wake up and connect to the A840 Telemetry Gateway: GPRSCONNALIGN [align] GPRSCONNINT [interval] GPRSSECRET GPRSTMOUT [interval] alignment of calls in seconds (default 28800, i.e. 8:00). NOTE: These wall clock times are either UTC or local time of your A840 Telemetry Gateway, depending on the setting of the “Wireless Network uses:” switch on your A840 Telemetry Gateway.
Field Installation Fig. 5: Note: LED Tool The LED tool is a blind plug to be plugged into the POWER connector. Follow these steps to install an A73x RTU in the field: Note: Note: WARNING: 1. Review the installation area and choose the best site (for the A733GSM/GPRS RTU, skip to Step 3). 2. Perform a connectivity check using the LED tool: a. Insert the LED tool into the POWER connector and wait up to 10 seconds.
Using the A73x RTU 2.5 More about the LED tool The LED tool allows you to rapidly check the status of an A73x RTU. After you insert the LED tool into the POWER connector, the unit waits up to two seconds and then sends a broadcast frame (does not apply to the A733GSM/GPRS RTU). If a nearby listening station or receiver decodes the frame, it will answer back—this may take up to 10 seconds. When the RTU receives an answer, the LED tool lights up for about 4 seconds.
Configuring an A73x RTU in the addVANTAGE software Modem in GPRS network: 3 seconds off, half a second on with short blinks in the off periods. TCP connection to Gateway established: Blinking in a half-second-on, half-secondoff rhythm. 2.6 Configuring an A73x RTU in the addVANTAGE software To configure the A73x RTU with an A840 Telemetry Gateway and the addVANTAGE 4 Pro software, check the Base Station, Telemetry Gateway A840 and Wireless Mode A440 User Guide. 2.
Using the A73x RTU No Low Heavy Low Low Heavy (samples/15 min) No sensors No sensors No sensors 3 15 15 Table 1: Note: 0.85 2.8 5 4.2 6.3 9 132 40 22 26 17 12 A73x Device Operation Time Low radio activity means that one base station and between one and three A730MDs/A73xs or A730SDs are active on the same operating frequency as the A73x remote station under test. Heavy radio activity means that approximately 30 devices are on the same channel. However, no routing is used.
Maintaining and servicing the RTU Fig. 7: Unplugging the PCB Connector 3. Unscrew the four screws of the plastic cover that holds the battery pack in place, then remove the cover. Fig. 8 shows the A733 battery pack inside the RTU. Fig. 8: A733 Battery Pack 4. Remove the battery pack and replace it with a new one (obtainable from Adcon). 5. Replace the plastic cover and screw the four screws back in. 6. Carefully remove the rubber gasket in the lid and replace it with the one supplied with the battery.
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Performing Advanced Functions 3 Performing Advanced Functions With the appropriate knowledge, you can configure the A73x devices in the field by using a HyperTerminal window. To configure the RTU, you need a special serial cable adapter (not supplied, but available from Adcon). Do not try to configure your A73x devices if you are not sure what to do—the unit might not communicate with the remote measuring station or function with the addVANTAGE software.
Understanding connectors Switched Battery Cabling 1 Digital I/O Cabling 2 7 1 6 2 5 4 3 Pulse Counter Fig. 9: Cabling 3 Ground Pins on an I/O Connector (Top View) Using Adcon’s 7-pin Y-cable lets you attach more than one sensor to one connector. CAUTION: To avoid cabling conflicts, first verify in the addVANTAGE software that the sensor combination in the configuration you want is allowed. If you find no conflicts, you can physically attach the sensors to the A73x RTU. 3.1.
Performing Advanced Functions 5 + Battery (5,6 to 10V) - Fig. 11: 4 1 3 2 Short A73x Connection with External Battery To use the internal battery with a different power supply (charger) than the provided solar panel, disconnect the solar panel and use the configuration shown in Fig. 12. + Charger (9 to 10V, 100 to 300mA) 5 4 1 3 2 Short - Fig.
Serial communication protocol 3.3 Serial communication protocol This protocol is based on a master sending commands and a node answering; the whole communication is conducted in plain ASCII, as strings. When exchanging numbers, they are represented in decimal format. All commands are terminated with a CR/LF combination. All responses (answers) are terminated with the # character. 3.3.1 General format of a command The commands have the following format: ID Command Param1 Param2 ...
Performing Advanced Functions 3.4 Using terminal commands Following is a list of available commands and an explanation of their use. Note: You can type uppercase or lowercase characters because the commands are not case sensitive. CMDS AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Returns a list of supported commands. PARAMETERS None. RETURNS A list of strings separated by spaces. REMARKS GET only. REMOTE No.
Using terminal commands REMARKS GET/SET. Not applicable to the A733GSM/GPRS. REMOTE Yes, SET only. EXAMPLE FREQ 433925000 25000 9193 FREQ 0 # FREQ 9193 FREQ 433925000 25000 0 # RSSI AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM v DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the Relative Signal Strength Indicator threshold at which the RF receiver must wake up. PARAMETERS The threshold value. For the A73x non-GSM RTU, it can take values from 0 to 255; it is typically factory set to 42.
Performing Advanced Functions SLOT CAUTION AVAILABLE FOR Changing these parameters might adversely affect the ability of the device to operate for extended periods under low solar radiation conditions. A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the node’s sampling interval and rate. PARAMETERS The interval (60 - 65535) and rate (0 - 255).
Using terminal commands REMOTE Yes, SET only. EXAMPLE PMP 65 72 9193 PMP 0 # PMP 9193 PMP 65 72 0 # ANLG AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns various parameters of the analog subsystem (for example, the sampling/averaging method used for individual data acquisition channels). PARAMETERS A control byte specifying the command and the analog input channel number the command is acting on: Command Code Fig. 14: Channel Number The ANLG Control Byte Layout.
Performing Advanced Functions Code 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001 Description instructed to store the arithmetic average of all sampled values. SSMCA – Set Sampling Method to Circular Average. The specified analog channel is instructed to store the circular average of all sampled values. SSMF – Set Sampling Method to First. Only the first sampled value is stored in each slot. SSML – Set Sampling Method to Last. Only the last sampled value is stored in each slot. RNS – Read Notification Status1.
Using terminal commands Code 1110 1111 Description ENOL – Enable Notify if Out of Limits. Parameters The channel number and the limit values (16 bit value), first the lower and then the higher limit ENIL – Enable Notify if Inside the The channel numLimits. ber and the limit values (16 bit value), first the lower and then the higher limit Returns Result (OK or ERROR) Result (OK or ERROR) Sampling methods are defined by three bits, as follows.
Performing Advanced Functions EXAMPLE For RSM ANLG 0 9999 ANLG 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 0 # For SSMAA (on channel 4) ANLG 68 9999 ANLG 68 0 # For DAN (on channel 0) ANLG 160 9999 ANLG 160 0 # For RNTTL (on channel 2) ANLG 178 9999 ANLG 178 340 3900 0 # For ENOPTR (on channel 10) ANLG 202 1000 9999 ANLG 202 0 # ANRT AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the routing of the hardware analog inputs to frame positions.
Using terminal commands 17 the value from the RTU’s internal battery voltage sensor (raw values are in the range of 0 to 4095, which describe voltage levels from 0 to 20 Volts) When any non-default routing of analog inputs was active when a data frame was sampled and saved, this is indicated in the data frame’s digibyte in bit number 4 (value 16). REMOTE Yes.
Performing Advanced Functions • dd mm yyyy is the date • hh mm ss is the time • si is the size of the frame (21 for frame type 37, 13 for frame type 38) • ft is the frame type (37 for the A733, 38 for A732 and A731) • d1 d2 ... dn are the data values (the frame content) • cs is a 16-bit checksum obtained by summing the bytes and discarding the carries over 0xFFFF The A733 devices always respond with a type 37 data frame. The A731 and A732 respond with a type 38.
Using terminal commands The remote version is limited to a single frame. An example of such a command is given below: 9999 DATA 9999 30/9/1999 14:50:00 9999 DATA 30 9 1999 14 54 55 21 37 255 255 77 0 0 0 0 89 156 126 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3197 0 # Notice that if you need to get data that is not the last (newest) slot remotely from a device, you must supply the ID twice.
Performing Advanced Functions 9193 FDEV 0 # INFO AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Returns various status information. PARAMETER None.
Using terminal commands 5 for A723 6 for A440 7 for A733 GSM 8 for A731 9 for A732 • slot and samples are the actual values programmed by using the SLOT command • po is the power output of the device during the last frame sent; this value is relative (50 mW corresponds to a value of approx. 25, while 500 mW corresponds to a value of approx. 200) (this parameter is irrelevant for the A733GSM/GPRS) • err_level is the error value; 0 means no error REMARKS GET only. REMOTE Yes, GET only.
Performing Advanced Functions Code Description Parameters Returns 0001 RDDR – Read Data Direction Register. This command reads the whole 16-bit Data Direction Register and returns its value; the Port Number has no significance for this command. None A 16-bit integer and the result (OK or ERROR). 0010 CAI – Configure the port specified by The port Port Number as input (acts upon the number Data Direction Register). Result (OK or ERROR).
Using terminal commands Code Description Parameters number Returns ERROR). 1100 MFR – Monostable function, start with the specified bit in OFF state (reset). Result (OK or ERROR). 1101 MFS – Monostable function, start with the specified bit in ON state (set). 1110 MVFR – Multivibrator function, start with the specified bit in OFF state (reset). 1111 MVFS – Multivibrator function, start with the specified bit in ON state (set).
Performing Advanced Functions For RDDR: PORT 16 9193 PORT 16 0 0 # For ENOPC: PORT 112 9193 PORT 112 0 # For RPNNER: PORT 128 9193 PORT 128 0 1 0 # For RNS: PORT 80 9193 PORT 80 7/5/1999 18:34:22 0 # RX AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Switches the unit to permanent receive mode (for tuning purposes). PARAMETERS None. RETURNS Nothing. REMARKS The system stops and exits the command only when a key is pressed. This command returns no message. REMOTE No.
Using terminal commands TX 1 9193 TX 0 # TX 5 9193 TX 0 # B AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sends a broadcast frame. PARAMETERS None. RETURNS A data block. REMARKS After the device sends the broadcast frame, it will listen for answers. All valid answers will be listed with their IDs. Not applicable to the A733GSM/GPRS. REMOTE Yes.
Performing Advanced Functions PARAMETERS None. RETURNS The current version. REMARKS GET only. REMOTE No. EXAMPLE VER 9193 VER 1.0.17 0 # Note: This command is provided only for compatibility with older units. The host software may use this command to identify the unit it is communicating with. After detecting that the device supports this protocol, the INFO command must be used for further details, if available.
Using terminal commands 12225 sdi AWmVd 3 0 M0 OK # 0x9 0 M2 0x20 7 M5 0x1 0 DATASDI AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Returns a slot of SDSI-12 sensor data, if any. PARAMETERS Offset and date/time, both optional. If an offset is specified, only the values after the offset are returned, all others are skipped. The date/time specifies the first slot to be retrieved that is strictly “younger” than the specified time stamp.
Performing Advanced Functions I/O D Cabling 3 SDI count SDI offset SDI available SDI data block Fig. 18: Frame 60,61 (left) and 62 (right) description The frame is similar to the standard DATA frame, but has the SDI sensor values appended after the standard analog values. The frame type 60 contains SDI-12 data only. SDI-12 specific parameters are explained below: • SDI count —the number of SDI values following in the SDI data block. • SDI offset — the offset in the SDI-12 frame.
Using terminal commands SDA A731 AVAILABLE FOR A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the maximum delay for waiting awake (i.e. out of sleep mode) for a service request of an SDI-12 sensor. This parameter is set to 30 seconds by default. A larger value may lead to higher power consumption. This should be used in cases where an SDI-12 sensor needs large time values to return a sensor result.
Performing Advanced Functions REMARKS SET only. Valid for the A733GSM/GPRS RTU only. REMOTE No. EXAMPLE GSMPIN 1234 29000 GSMPIN 0 # GSMPUK AVAILABLE FOR A731 A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Allows entering the PUK code for recovering a lost PIN code. PARAMETERS The PUK and the PIN codes. RETURNS Result: success or error (error if the wrong PUK code was entered). REMARKS SET only. Valid for the A733GSM/GPRS RTU only. REMOTE No.
Using terminal commands DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the GPRS operator network’s Access Point Name parameter. PARAMETERS The GPRS operator network’s Access Point Name parameter. RETURNS The current value. REMARKS SET/GET. REMOTE No. EXAMPLE GPRSAPNSERV 29000 GPRSAPNSERV “A1.net” 0 # GPRSAPNSERV “web.one.at” 29000 GPRSAPNSERV 0 # GPRSAPNUN A731 AVAILABLE FOR A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the GPRS operator network’s Access Point Name User Name parameter.
Performing Advanced Functions # GPRSHOST A731 AVAILABLE FOR A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the IP address of the A840 Telemetry Gateway. PARAMETERS The IP address of the A840 Telemetry Gateway. RETURNS The current value. REMARKS SET/GET. REMOTE No. EXAMPLE GPRSHOST 29000 GPRSHOST “123.34.56.34” 0 # GPRSHOST “35.123.33.
Using terminal commands EXAMPLE GPRSDNS1 29000 GPRSDNS1 123.34.56.34 0 # GPRSDNS1 35.123.33.44 29000 GPRSDNS1 0 # GPRSSECRET A731 AVAILABLE FOR A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the secret value (a number in the range from 0 to 4294967295) used to authenticate the GPRS RTU against the A840 Telemetry Gateway. PARAMETERS The port number on the A840 Telemetry Gateway. RETURNS Success or error. REMARKS SET ONLY. REMOTE No.
Performing Advanced Functions GPRSCONNALIGN A731 AVAILABLE FOR A732 A733 A733GSM DESCRIPTION Sets/returns the connection setup alignment point in time. This value and GPRSCONNINT determine when the GPRS RTU will contact the A840 Telemetry Gateway. A value of 3600 seconds means that the alignment the points in time for a connection to the A840 Telemetry Gateway is 1:00 in the morning. PARAMETERS The connection setup alignment point in time in seconds in the range from 0 to 4294967295.
Notifications 3.5 Notifications Notifications are frames sent asynchronously by devices that are otherwise slaves. The notifications are received by a device closest to the host and then sent to the host. If the host is not available, the receiving device stores the notification and waits until the host questions it. At this point, the device informs the host that it has a notification. It is then the task of the host to issue a command to read the respective notification.
Performing Advanced Functions 13 — no more space for descriptors (too many devices) 14 — no more records for the specified device 15 — temporary communication break, no more data (the last request was not successful) 16 — time-out (the handler blocked or is busy) 17 — internal error 18 — attempt to insert a reserved device ID number (0 or 65535) 3.6.3 Real time clock 20 — incorrect time supplied (conversion to time_t was not possible) 3.6.4 Radio interface 30 — error at receive (CRC, etc.
Specifications 4 Specifications The A733 was intended to fulfill the specification of the EN 300 220-1, and ETSI 300 113, as well as the FCC Part 90, Subpart J of the CFR 47. Table. 2 shows the main operational parameters of the A733. Note: The parameters below are measured with an A733 + A431 combination. Parameter Common Supply Operating Temperature Operating Temperature GSM/GPRS Full GSM spec. operating Temp.
Returned errors list Parameter Min Analog Inputs Accuracy Analog Input Range Digital I/O 0.1 0 2.5 4 (A733 and A733GSM/GPRS) 2 (A732) 0 (A731) 2.76 0.525 0.66 1.98 4 (A733 and A733GSM/GPRS) 2 (A732) 0 (A731) 2 0 3.3+0.
Specifications Receiver (Not Valid for A733GSM/GPRS) Sensitivity (12 dB S/S+N) Image Frequency Attenuation (1st IF=45MHz) Local Oscillator Leakage Adjacent Channel Attenuation RSSI dynamic Operating current (incl.
Upgrading an older A733 GSM 5 APPENDIX 5.1 Upgrading an older A733 GSM If you want to update an older A733 addWAVE GSM RTU for use with GPRS, first make sure that the GSM module features the proper firmware. This chapter applies only to RTUs with WaveCOM GSM-modules (serial numbers below 35.000). To check the firmware version of the RTU: − connect your computer via Adcon A720SC cable to the RTU − type INFO and look for the version number, which must be at least 2.
APPENDIX Then enter at+wopen=1 and you should get OK If you get any other message than "OK,” the IP stack needs to be enabled. You need a special code to do so. Then enter AT#VVERSION and the reply should be #VERSION: "eDsoft-W302_V2.10 116686 Dec 10 2003 12:20:17" If not, you have to put the proper IP stack into the module. If all of the above tests pass, then upgrade the GSM-RTU’s firmware to 2.10.0, using Adcon’s A903 Programming device..
Index 6 Index A A440 ....................................................20 A730MD ..............................................12 A733GSM Communication distance................12 PIN code ........................................14 PUK ................................................15 SIM Card ........................................13 Special Notes .................................13 A840 Telemetry Gateway....................20 addVANTAGE Software......................20 Advanced Functions.............
Index Connector I/O Connector.................................26 Power Connector ...........................26 D DATA...................................................36 R Returned error .................................... 54 RSSI ................................................... 30 FDEV...................................................38 RTU Battery ........................................... 20 Changing the battery ..................... 21 configuration ..................................
