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iQuest iRIS 350FX Basic User's Manual

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iRIS 350FX
Basic User Guide
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Version: 1.30
Requires Firmware
Version: Vz/1.40+

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Summary of Contents for iQuest iRIS 350FX

  • Page 1 350FX Basic User Guide For Software Version: 1.30 Requires Firmware Version: Vz/1.40+...
  • Page 2 (NZ) Ltd. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.5 RS232 Interface Telemetry / Gateway Comms ................28 Overview ............................28 RS232 Port Telemetry ........................28 RS232 Only Telemetry Mode ......................28 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 4 Figure 4 - Typical RS232 / Data Radio Cable ....................29 Figure 5 - iRIS 350FX External View ......................... 36 Figure 6 - Mounting Diagram........................... 38 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 5 Declaration will be identical to the sample tested. Signed: Name: David Richards Position: Managing Director Place: Hamilton Date: 20/09/2012 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 6: About This Basic User Guide

    +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz For latest information and software updates, visit the iQuest (NZ) Ltd web site at: www.iquest.co.nz. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 7: Introduction

                 iRIS 350FXV Table 1 - Feature Summary iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 8: Key Features

    Ability to activate an IP session at scheduled times of day for pre-set period even if the modem is otherwise disabled in full power save mode. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 9: Data Logging

    Derived via a lookup table (e.g. flow rate) sourced from sensor 1's measured value.  Change Of State on digital I/O channels DIO1 - DIO4 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 10: Logged Data Array Identification

    This is used to trigger a call-in or data transfer to the designated host. As well as the call-in, this flag can also control the digital outputs or trigger a camera image for the iRIS-CAM variant. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 11: Real Time Clock & Calendar

    Refer to Section 6.5 RS232 Interface Telemetry for further information on using the gateway. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 12: Table 2 - Iris 350X / Iris 350Fx Differences

    350FX Reference Manual V1.30 4 iRIS 350X and iRIS 350FX Comparison The iRIS 350FX is an enhanced firmware/software set that can be applied to any existing iRIS 350 or iRIS 350X datalogger. Primarily this update changes the fundamental datalogging format to floating-point and is built around a new IEEE-745 2008 compliant library.

  • Page 13: Installation

    SIM card to be inserted or removed. Reverse the procedure to close and lock the card into place. Unlock Finger nail or tool access Figure 1 - SIM Carrier iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 14: Terminal Connection

    The security code is case-sensitive. The code cannot be viewed or changed except by an authorised user using iLink which is registered to Administrator level. > Enter Security Code (max 10)= iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 15: Terminal Menus

    Totaliser 1 Totaliser 2 Totaliser 3 Totaliser 4 Modem Diagnostics Modem Terminal SDI-12 Terminal Initialise Figure 3 - Terminal Menu Structure iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 16: Main Menu (Level 1)

    Option 2 is only possible if the totals have been cleared and is intended only as an initialization task when the logger is first commissioned. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 17 E.g. interval = 60 mins invokes reset if no connection in 3 hrs. LT TCP Server Listening Time (TCP mode only). iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 18 To ensure this task is not accidentally invoked, a specific string must be typed in order to execute the initialisation process. > Type 'init' to initialise the unit iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 19: Operation

    If the user was logged on (PIN entered), they will be logged off. This version of software has the timeout period set to 5 minutes. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 20: Status Icons

    They will appear if Modbus mode is active or a picture is being taken or a voice call is in progress. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 21: Display Menu Structure

    Sensor Settings [1..5] Sensor Calibration Sensor Data Totalisers [1..4] Totalisers Reset Comms Status Comms Menu Comms Settings [1..9] RS232 Cfg Comms Test iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 22: Keypad Buttons

    Move down to Main Menu screen Modbus (RTU 9600) Alt Enter Log in (If PIN code <> 0), otherwise unused iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 23 Use the – or + keys to switch the logging on or off. Pressing the <Enter> key will return the display to the top-level Welcome (System Status 1) screen. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 24: Sensor Related Screens

    Mode: Avg Move forwards/backwards through sensor setting screens. +Min+Max Alt Enter Move up to Sensor Status screen Chk Cnt: 0.0 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 25 12.4000 Enter only Multiply target value by factor of 10 Alt Enter Move to Calibration Acceptance screen iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 26: Totaliser Related Screens

    Reset total and move up to Sensor Total screen Alt Enter Move up to Sensor Total screen Enter to initiate iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 27: Comms Related Screens

    IP address assigned by the network when in dynamic IP mode. Move forwards/backwards through communication setting screens. Alt Enter Move up to Comms Status screen APN/LOCAL IP iquest.co.nz 10.236.0.1 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 28 Move forwards/backwards through communication setting screens. Alt Enter Move up to Comms Status screen SCHEDULE Duration 120sec Interval 60min iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 29 Select new mode displayed and move back to Comms Setting Screen 9 Alt Enter Move up to Comms Setting Screen 9, but with mode left unchanged iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 30: Sms Communication

    This is useful as a poll-on-demand type function. The iRIS will not reply to this command, but will immediately initiate a wireless connection of the type defined in the Callback Mode setting. Typically this is iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 31: General Hints

    (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 32: Rs232 Interface Telemetry / Gateway Comms

    Also, if a packet to be forwarded by the gateway is received from the RS232 port and the wireless connection is not currently active the iRIS will initiate a connection. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 33: Gateway Communication

    Note: All retries are the responsibility of the transmission originator. The only setup required to use gateway communications is to set the gateway table offset. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 34: Aliased Gateway Explained

    The gateway logger sends the aliased packet via the IP network to the HydroTel™ base. It is now addressed to destination address 0 from sender’s address 1067. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 35: Using Modbus Slave Mode

    40112 for logging (2 Byte Shorts are written in registers 40101-40120 and 4 Byte Floats are written in registers 40201-40240). iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...
  • Page 36 Also, in the Comms section there is a new tab for Modbus settings as shown below. Set the Mode to ‘RTU’ and enter the address and parity. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 37: Enabling Rs232 Modbus Operation Using Keypad/Lcd

    Port Mode is USR: MODBUS Enter to chg Use the ‘Enter’ key again to change it back to normal mode. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    SMS is unavailable. Voice Call: If an iRIS 350FXV is connected on a voice call, the SMS feature is unavailable. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 39: Iris 350Fxv Answers A Voice Call, But No Sound Is Heard

    For sites with a large solar panel (20watt or greater) an external solar regulator is recommended. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 40: Appendix A - Specific Information

    350FXV is unable to support the iRIS-CAM in conjunction with the voice feature. Figure 5 - iRIS 350FX External View iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    12 minutes at 11.025kHz sampling rate. Clock/Calendar: Non-volatile with user replaceable lithium back-up battery module. Accurate to +/- 20 seconds / month iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 42: Mounting

    IP66 rating of the enclosure. The mounting holes are on 142mm (5.11in) width by 80mm (3.2in) height centres. iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

  • Page 43: User Notes

    8 User Notes iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.nz...

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