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- Page 1 Telemetry Gateway A850 / A850-2020 User Manual SMART WIRELESS SOLUTIONS...
- Page 2 Document Release 07-2021 Copyright © by OTT HydroMet GmbH We reserve the right to make technical changes and improvements without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ________________________________________________ 7 Product Features _________________________________________________________________ 7 What Is the ADCON System? _______________________________________________________ 8 System Components ___________________________________________________________ 8 Target Group ____________________________________________________________________ 8 Warranty _______________________________________________________________________ 9 Conformity ______________________________________________________________________ 9 Customer Service _________________________________________________________________ 9 About this User Manual ___________________________________________________________ 10... - Page 4 Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual Contents Connecting to the Power Supply ______________________________________________ 19 Telemetry Gateway Initialization _________________________________________________ 19 Launching the Configurator _____________________________________________________ 20 Logging onto the Telemetry Gateway __________________________________________ 20 Chapter 4. Graphical User Interface ______________________________________ 22 GUI Elements ___________________________________________________________________ 22...
- Page 5 Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual Contents Delete Sensor _____________________________________________________________ 31 GUI Actions ____________________________________________________________________ 32 Chapter 5. Using the Gateway __________________________________________ 33 Getting Started__________________________________________________________________ 33 Locking the Configuration ______________________________________________________ 33 Saving the Configuration _______________________________________________________ 33 Discarding Changes and Refreshing ______________________________________________ 34...
- Page 6 Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual Contents Log Monitor ____________________________________________________________________ 51 Call Journal__________________________________________________________________ 51 Poll Journal__________________________________________________________________ 51 FOTA Journal ________________________________________________________________ 51 Chapter 7. Service ___________________________________________________ 52 Firmware Upgrade _______________________________________________________________ 52 Starting the Upgrade Process ___________________________________________________ 52 Upgrade via the Web Interface __________________________________________________ 53...
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction This User Manual describes the A850 Telemetry Gateway and how to use it in an ADCON telemetry network. It is used as the interface between the ADCON telemetry system and one or more hosts running the addVANTAGE pro data acquisition software. -
Page 8: What Is The Adcon System
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 1 What Is the ADCON System? What Is the ADCON System? The ADCON system consists of the following components: • Remote station as transmitter: One or more remote telemetry units (RTUs) – e.g. A723, A75x UHF, A75xGPRS/UMTS, A76x GPRS/UMTS/LTE •... -
Page 9: Warranty
Warranty The warranty and liability are governed by the contractually stipulated conditions. If not otherwise specified, the following applies: ADCON will not honor warranty and liability claims for defects or damage caused by the following: • Modifications to the device or alterations to the software or firmware •... -
Page 10: About This User Manual
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 1 About this User Manual About this User Manual This User Manual is an essential part of the product. Keep it in a safe place throughout the product's service life. Terminology and Abbreviations The terminology and abbreviations below are used in this manual. -
Page 11: Typographic Conventions
Take note of all warning and safety notices. Intended Use In the ADCON telemetry network, the A850 Telemetry Gateway acts as an interface between the RTUs and computers on which addVANTAGE or a similar data acquisition software is running for data analysis. -
Page 12: Chapter 2. Product Description
Using this application, it is possible to add and configure new stations, store metadata and run diagnostic programs for fault detection. Several versions of the A850 Telemetry Gateway are available, which can manage networks of 5 to up to 1,000 wireless stations. -
Page 13: Nameplate
Network cable (twisted pair standard Ethernet cable) • CE Declaration of Conformity Note If a component is missing or damaged, contact your ADCON dealer or our Customer Service representatives – see “Customer Service”on page Supported Devices The Telemetry Gateway can be used with all current wireless RTUs, UHF RTUs and cellular wireless RTUs (2G, 3G, NBIot) as well as the A440 wireless modem. -
Page 14: Back Panel
(< 25%). Back Panel The back panel of the Telemetry Gateway features various interfaces. Figure 3. Back panel of A850 Telemetry Gateway Figure 4. Back panel of A850-2020 Telemetry Gateway Connection for the Ethernet network USB port (e.g. -
Page 15: Ports
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 2 Technical Data Ports Ports for external sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity) can be configured on the Telemetry Gateway. The internal values (e.g. battery voltage, CPU load) are generated by the Telemetry Gateway. • INTERNAL •... -
Page 16: License Types
The basic license can be upgraded to include the following components: • Up to 10 GPRS modem ports • Up to 10 A440 modems • Up to 1,000 RTUs For more information, contact your ADCON dealer or our Customer Service representatives – see “Customer Service”on page... -
Page 17: Chapter 3. System Setup
• If the Telemetry Gateway is going to be operated with one or more ADCON wireless modems, the base unit consists of the A850 Telemetry Gateway or a connected A440 and/or up to 10 RA440 modems. -
Page 18: Installation
Secure the mast in its place or on the building roof. Run the modem cable to the Telemetry Gateway indoors. Note The supplied modem cable is 30 m long. A 75 m connecting cable between the A440 and A850 is available as an alternative option. Contact your ADCON dealer. -
Page 19: Telemetry Gateway Installation
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Installation Telemetry Gateway Installation Install the Telemetry Gateway on a stable, level surface. Connect the modem cable to the port on the rear panel of the RADIO MODEM Telemetry Gateway. Figure 6. Telemetry Gateway installation... -
Page 20: Launching The Configurator
Optional: 7-Zip Logging onto the Telemetry Gateway Launch your browser and enter the server URL. The default address of the ADCON Telemetry Gateway is: 192.168.1.1 The web interface welcome page opens. Figure 7. Configurator welcome page Check the date and time on the top right of the welcome page. - Page 21 Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Installation Enter the user name and password to log in. When installing for the first time, the user is configured as root with the password root. You can create appropriate login profiles for users of the Telemetry Gateway and addUPI communication “Users”...
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Page 22: Chapter 4. Graphical User Interface
Chapter 4. Graphical User Interface This chapter describes the layout and controls on the graphical user interface of the Telemetry Gateway. All interactions between the user and the A850 Telemetry Gateway (e.g. configuration, monitoring, diagnostics) take place using a JAVA-based graphical user interface (GUI). -
Page 23: Menu Bar
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 4 GUI Elements Note Different functions are available depending on the permissions – see “Users” on page Note Settings can only be configured in the locked state – see “Locking the Configuration” on page... -
Page 24: Tab Bar
The tab bar offers various options for configuring necessary network settings. Figure 13. GUI tab bar RTUs For editing details about the ADCON telemetry network and base station (time zone, status information) Users For setting up user rights and groups (Root, Administrator, User) -
Page 25: Data Panel
Depending on the RTU type, the RTU has various I/O ports for sensor management. Sensors Journals generated by the A850 Telemetry Gateway to check connections and detect faults (e.g. data delay, poll time) - internal tags. Values generated by the stations (e.g. battery status, temperature, etc.) - external tags. -
Page 26: Popup Context Menu
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 4 GUI Elements Popup Context Menu For a detailed view of a node in Explorer, right-click with the mouse on the desired object. You will be able to view different actions depending on the node type and permissions set for your user ID. -
Page 27: Using The Popup Context Menu
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 4 Using the Popup Context Menu Using the Popup Context Menu Various actions are available in the context menu depending on the node (area, RTU, tag). Context Menu for RTU Groups The RTU group context menu lets you select and perform all actions related to the RTU areas. -
Page 28: Context Menu For Rtus
View Call Journal Displays a list of incoming GPRS connections. The number of entries per RTU depends on the number of RTUs and the online time of the A850 Telemetry Gateway. After rebooting, all logs are cleared with the exception of FOTA journals if “Log FOTA Messages persistent”... -
Page 29: Poll Rtu
Save as Template Saves the settings of an RTU as an XML template so that this RTU can be used as a template. This only works on the same A850 configuration. Connect Sensor Assigns an RTU sensor to the I/O ports. The selected sensors are assigned to the respective ports in the main window Explorer and are displayed. -
Page 30: Context Menu For Ports
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 4 Using the Popup Context Menu Context Menu for Ports The port context menu lets you select and perform all actions related to I/O ports. Right-click with your mouse on a port in Explorer to open the associated context menu. -
Page 31: Context Menu For Sensors
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 4 Using the Popup Context Menu Context Menu for Sensors The sensors context menu lets you select and perform all actions related to sensors. Right-click with your mouse on a sensor in Explorer to open the associated context menu. -
Page 32: Gui Actions
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 4 GUI Actions GUI Actions You can customize the graphical user interface of some of the nodes (e.g. RTU groups, sensors). Figure 22. GUI actions The following actions are possible: • Sort entries by clicking on the header row •... -
Page 33: Chapter 5. Using The Gateway
Chapter 5. Using the Gateway This chapter explains the necessary steps to be able to use the gateway and set up the ADCON telemetry network. Only system administrators (root) are allowed to configure the corresponding settings. All other users (admin and root) can view the configured settings, but cannot make changes –... -
Page 34: Discarding Changes And Refreshing
Wind Speed 270 & Dir For example, covers the wind speed and direction in a sensor. ADCON provides a range of sensors by default. To use these default sensors, do the following: Figure 24. Updating the default sensor types Lock the configurator for editing. -
Page 35: Changing The Time Zone
Figure 26. Changing the time zone Lock the configurator for editing. Click on the RTUs tab on the tab bar. Navigate in Explorer to the A850 Telemetry Gateway device. In the data panel select the Details tab. Time Zone Click on and in the dropdown menu select the time zone. -
Page 36: Adding Internal Sensors To The Gateway
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Setting up Modems Adding Internal Sensors to the Gateway The values of the internal sensors are displayed in the RTUs main window in the data panel under Status. Connect the sensors to the gateway. -
Page 37: Adding Gprs Modems
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Setting up Modems Adding GPRS Modems Note An internet connection is required in order to set up GPRS modems. Figure 29. Adding GPRS Modems Lock the configurator for editing. Click on the Modems tab on the tab bar. A popup window opens with the available types of modems. -
Page 38: Adding An Rtu Group
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Adding an RTU Group Save the configuration or cancel the action. To query the RTU types via this A440, enable the modem in the area/RTU group tab Allowed modems. Save the configuration or cancel the action. -
Page 39: Activating A Modem For The Rtu
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Adding an RTU Group Activating a Modem for the RTU Activate the modem so that you can assign it to an RTU group. Figure 32. Activating a modem Lock the configurator for editing. - Page 40 Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Adding an RTU Group Select the RTU type (see “Basic” tab). Click “Next”. A popup window opens where you can enter the coordinates for the RTU. Figure 34. Entering the coordinates for the RTU 10.
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Page 41: Managing Rtu Settings
Figure 37. RTU settings, advanced settings Note To configure specific advanced settings (e.g. I/O port settings, GPRS settings), ADCON offers training on the system. For additional information, contact our Customer Service representatives - see "Customer Service” on page Querying the Status Figure 38. -
Page 42: Location Settings
Figure 41. RTU settings, routing On this tab you can set up routes for the UHF RTUs. Note To configure specific advanced settings (e.g. routing), ADCON offers training on the system. For additional information, contact our Customer Service representatives - see... -
Page 43: Connecting Internal Sensors To The Rtu
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Adding an RTU Group Connecting Internal Sensors to the RTU The values of the internal RTU sensors are provided in the data panel of the RTUs main window. Each connected sensor is also displayed separately in Explorer and can be edited on the tab. -
Page 44: Connecting External Sensors To The I/O Ports
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Adding an RTU Group Connecting External Sensors to the I/O Ports The values of the external RTU sensors are provided in the data panel of the RTUs main window. Each connected sensor is also displayed separately in Explorer and can be edited on the tab. -
Page 45: Advanced Settings
Adding an RTU Group Advanced Settings Figure 45. Sensor settings, advanced settings Note To configure specific advanced settings (e.g. calibration), ADCON offers training on the system. For additional information, contact our Customer Service representatives – see "Customer Service” on page... -
Page 46: Chapter 6. Configuration
Chapter 6. Configuration This chapter on configuration covers all network settings required for optimized use of the gateway. Only system administrators (root) are allowed to configure the corresponding settings. All other users (admin and root) can view the configured settings, but cannot make changes –... -
Page 47: User Roles
Figure 48. Networking The following settings options are available: • Basic Settings - information about the mode and name of the A850 Telemetry Gateway in your network • LAN Settings - enter the addresses and settings for a LAN network •... -
Page 48: Dyndns Service (Dynamic Domain Name System)
SSH tunneling makes it possible to connect other hosts on the internet to the A850 Telemetry Gateway using an SSH server as a proxy even if the A850 Telemetry Gateway does not have an official IP address or cannot be accessed directly from the internet. -
Page 49: Profiles
When you click on a row, additional settings related to the profile appear. Modems Different modem types can be added and managed on the Modems tab. To set up a modem on your ADCON wireless network, see “Setting up Modems” on page Figure 52. -
Page 50: Operating System
Telemetry Gateway A850 User Manual CHAPTER 6 Configurator Operating System The Operating System tab is where you can change operating system settings. Figure 53. Operating System The following settings options are available: • Configuration and Database Settings • Optional Shutdown Settings •... -
Page 51: Customizing Network Settings
GPRS/UMTS/LTE RTUs. Poll Journal Shows data transfer information such as start and end time, quantity of data and information on transmissions between the A850 Telemetry Gateway and each RTU. FOTA Journal Shows information about the firmware upgrades handled by FOTA. -
Page 52: Chapter 7. Service
Starting the Upgrade Process Launch your browser and enter the server URL. The default address of the ADCON Telemetry Gateway is: 192.168.1.1 The web interface home page opens. Figure 57. Configurator welcome page Click on Download Debugging Information to save the diagnostic functions locally. -
Page 53: Upgrade Via The Web Interface
Upgrade via the Web Interface If you are not connected to the internet, perform the upgrade offline. Click on Upload A850 Firmware to install the latest device software on your Telemetry Gateway. Click on Search and select the locally saved firmware files one after another. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
Data storage lasts a max. Incorrect configuration for Adjust settings for storage intervals “Database Flush Interval, 7 days Database Values” on the Operating System tab. Maintenance The ADCON Telemetry Gateway is largely maintenance free. Replace the battery after 5 or 6 years. - Page 56 OTT HydroMet GmbH Ludwigstr. 16 87437 Kempten · Germany Phone +49 831 5617-0 +49 831 5617-209 euinfo@otthydromet.com www.otthydromet.com...