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OTT netDL 500 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions IP Datalogger OTT netDL 500 OTT netDL 1000...
  • Page 2 We reserve the right to make technical changes and improvements without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.12 Connecting switching contacts 7.13 Connecting 4-20 mA outputs 7.14 Connecting status outputs 7.15 Connecting the power supply to the OTT netDL unit 7.16 Connecting the GSM cellular radio antenna and inserting the SIM card 7.17 Connecting external communication equipment 7.18 Connecting an Ethernet LAN or DSL router...
  • Page 4 21.1 Internal error messages 21.2 External error messages 21.3 Sensor error messages 21.4 Processing module error messages 22 Maintenance 23 Repair 24 Note on the disposal of old units 25 Technical data Appendix A: OTT netDL 500 /OTT netDL 1000 declaration of conformity...

  • Page 5: Scope Of Supply

    (OTT netDL 1000: 2 x), USB host/USB device interface, Ethernet interface (RJ-45; OTT netDL 1000), power supply/ground connector, 4 MB measurement memory, LCD display, 2 status LEDs and jog shuttle; incl. two (OTT netDL 500) or three (OTT netDL 1000) slots for expansion cards; optional GSM quadband modem (version code "B…"...
  • Page 6 OTT netDL 1000 standard version; 2 RS-232 input cards, 1 barometric input card Ordering number: 55.552.001.9.0 Version code: A335 OTT netDL 500 standard version + GSM modem; 1 analog input card, 1 output card Ordering number: 55.553.001.9.0 Version code: Accessories Modem connection cable 97.961.069.9.5...

  • Page 7: General Safety Information

    B . . . and C . . . : –30 °C to +70 °C)! Install the OTT netDL in a closed control cabinet or in a fire protection cabinet! If the power supply of OTT netDL is a low power source (LPS), this is not necessary.

  • Page 8: About These Operating Instructions

    Fig. 1: Info panel of the OTT netDL operating program showing the current release number. The version of the OTT netDL firmware is found in the master data window (refer to online help) after the OTT netDL configuration has been read into the operating program.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    On request, the OTT netDL is available including different expansion cards (OTT netDL 500: 2 slots; OTT net DL 1000: 3 slots) and a built-in GSM modem. Additionally, OTT netDL 1000 has an Ethernet interface as well as a second serial interface.
  • Page 10 Furthermore, the OTT netDL has individually configurable alarm and action manage- ment: If particular events occur, OTT netDL independently generates an alarm and sends this via a modem e.g. to a control center. It is also possible to control exter- nal devices via switching contacts.
  • Page 11 Fig. 4: Datalogger rear panels including the screw terminal strips for power supply and switching contacts. Serial interface Plug-in screw terminal strip (RS-232/COM 1) for voltage supply and switching contacts Jog shuttle Plug-in screw terminal strip Serial interface (RS-232/COM 2) Serial interface for voltage supply for extended communication...

  • Page 12: Overview Of The Ott Netdl Ip Datalogger

    5.1 Overview of the OTT netDL IP datalogger Sensor inputs RS-485 interface (e.g. OTT RLS radar sensor, OTT Sonicflow, third-party sen- sors providing Modbus communication protocol) RS-232 interface (OTT protocol, e.g. Nimbus bubble sensor) * SDI-12 interface (e.g. Hydrolab DataSonde DS5, Hydrolab MiniSonde MS5)
  • Page 13 Extreme value recording Linearization table Arithmetic function Dewpoint calculation "Q"-calculation Tendency determination Date value capturing Virtual terminal/virtual sensor (logical channels) Alarm-/action management: Limit monitoring (threshold/gradient); status action Reading out/data transmission Reading out on site via RS-232 and USB interface Reading out via modem Independent data transmission via modem, terminal adapter, or satellite transmitter ISDN D channel data transmission possible (X.31)

  • Page 14: Overview: Starting Up The Ott Netdl Unit

    6 Overview: Starting up the OTT netDL unit Starting up a OTT netDL unit is done in a maximum of 10 steps: Refer to chapter 1. Device versions "B . . ." and "C . . .": Inserting the SIM card 7.16...

  • Page 15: Installing The Ott Netdl Unit

    Engage the OTT netDL unit into the top hat rail as shown in Figure 5 (left). Press the underside of the OTT netDL unit against the top hat rail until it clicks into place.
  • Page 16 Fig. 6: OTT netDL unit dimensions; Top: OTT netDL 500 Bottom: OTT netDL 1000 all dimensions in mm...

  • Page 17: Locations Of The Screw Terminal Strips And Rs-232 Interfaces

    The figure shows the OTT netDL 1000 unit without expansion cards. Factory configuration (without expansion cards): OTT netDL 500: C, D + O-P OTT netDL 1000: C-E + O-P The specific configuration of your unit including expansion cards as well as the...

  • Page 18: Connecting Sensors Having An Rs-485 Interface (2-Wire)

    SDI-12 via RS-485, OTT protocol, or Modbus. If multiple sensors are to be connected to an OTT netDL unit, it is to be done using an RS-485 bus topology. Different communica- tion protocols are not allowed to be used on...

  • Page 19: Connecting Sensors Having An Sdi-12 Interface

    OTT netDL unit (e.g. Hydro- Screw terminal strip C lab DataSonde DS5/DS5X). If multiple sen- sors are to be connected to an OTT netDL unit, it is to be done using an SDI-12 bus topology. Further information can be found in the operating instructions of the respective sensor.

  • Page 20: Connecting Sensors Having A Pulse Output

    Screw terminal strips D and E* OTT Pluvio precipitation sensor or OTT Parsivel Present Weather Sensor). The OTT netDL 500 unit has two (D 1-2, * OTT netDL 1000 only D 3-4) and the OTT netDL 1000 unit has four (D 1-2, D 3-4, E 1-2, E 3-4) pulse inputs that are independent from each other.

  • Page 21: Connecting Sensors Having A Voltage Output

    Current loop provided externally suitable for voltages higher than 24 V! Please note: after each measurement the OTT netDL interrupts the current loop (due to secondary effects, there is still a constant rest current of approx. 9 mA). If other elements (e.g. display) belong to the current loop you have to close the cur-...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Pt 100 Temperature Sensor

    Fig. 17: Connecting sensors with potentiometer (5 kOhm typ.; Screw terminal strip G-K / G-M max. 5.5 kOhm) to the OTT netDL unit. The measurement value output is performed in values from 0 to 120 % of the nominal value of the potentiometer.

  • Page 23: Connecting Sensors Having An Rs-232 Interface

    7.11 Connecting sensors having an RS-232 interface * Fig. 18: Connecting sensors with RS-232 interface to the OTT netDL unit (e. g. RS-232 interface G-H, J-K, L-M OTT Nimbus bubble sensor). A variety of sensors with RS-232 interface require a connection using OTT netDL 1000 only only pins 2, 3, and 5.

  • Page 24: Connecting 4-20 Ma Outputs

    The load resistance (burden + ohmic resis- tance of the connection leads) connected to 1000 the OTT netDL unit must not exceed a spe- cific maximum value. This value depends on the level of the supply voltage. When the load resistance is higher, the output current Example can no longer be evaluated.

  • Page 25: Connecting Status Outputs

    * OTT netDL with expansion analog output card (refer to Chapter 2 "Ordering numbers and version code" 7.15 Connecting the power supply to the OTT netDL unit Fig. 23: Connecting voltage supply, e.g. to an OTT PCU 12 power control unit. The OTT...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Gsm Cellular Radio Antenna And Inserting The Sim Card

    SIM card (only device versions "B . . ." and "C . . .") For the OTT netDL device versions "B . . ." and "C . . .", a GSM cellular radio anten- na (accessory) is to be connected to the internal GSM modem and a SIM card obtained from the cellular radio provider to be inserted into the unit.

  • Page 27: Connecting External Communication Equipment

    1 or 2 (screw terminal strip N 1-2 or N 3-4). (The modem is not permanently powered ¨ reduces the current consumption of the station. The OTT netDL unit enables power to the modem at specified time windows and/or when data transfer is due.)

  • Page 28: Connecting An Ethernet Lan Or Dsl Router

    7.19 Connecting the USB device interface For setting the OTT netDL operating parameters or for retrieving measured data from an OTT netDL unit, you must establish a temporary communication link to a PC. You may also establish this communication link using a USB connection cable and the USB device interface of the OTT netDL unit (refer to Chapter 8.2).

  • Page 29: Setting Ott Netdl Operating Parameters

    2 and 3 each crossed) to a serial interface of the PC (e.g. COM 1). Connect the data transfer cable to the serial communication interface of the OTT netDL (COM 1 or COM 2 (OTT netDL 1000 only); refer to Fig. 4). Start the OTT netDL operating program.
  • Page 30 How to install the USB interface driver: Log on to the PC with administrator rights. Connect the OTT netDL unit to a USB interface of the PC ¨ the PC detects the new hardware and displays the message*: "Found New Hardware –...

  • Page 31: Introduction: Setting Ott Netdl Operating Parameters

    * When the communication link uses a USB cable and several OTT netDL units are connected to the PC at the same time: First select the desired unit in the selection window and then select "OK".

  • Page 32: Operating/Configuring The Ott Netdl Unit On Site

    9 Operating/configuring the OTT netDL unit on site For operating the unit on site, OTT netDL is equipped with a backlighted LCD display (4 rows x 20 characters) and a "jog shuttle". The jog shuttle is a special operating button that can be rotated and pressed.
  • Page 33 If the "Observer Manual input" option in the "Display/Observer" function block is activated, the OTT netDL also stores the check value entered as well as the currently measured instantaneous value (if other channels are configured, this also applies to the instantaneous values of these channels). These values can be displayed in the evaluation window of a sensor after being "Read"...

  • Page 34: Entering Observer Texts (Extended Observer Function)

    Press jog shuttle in order to begin the entry of the observer texts. When a "Manual sensor" is present in the configuration of the OTT net DL unit (the LCD first shows a selection window): press the jog shuttle ( Observer Rotate jog shuttle until the required number/text appears and then press.

  • Page 35: Scaling Instantaneous Values/Stored Values (Set Offset)

    "Scaling y = ax + b" or "2-point scaling" function block has been created during configuration (refer to online help). Changing an instantaneous value will affect the scale of that channel (offset). The OTT netDL unit records instantaneous value changes in the " Info channel" of a sensor (evaluation using Hydras 3).

  • Page 36: Displaying/Setting Date And Time

    Press jog shuttle twice. (Between the first and second presses, the LCD display shows the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL unit activates the LCD dis- play and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD display is active ¨...

  • Page 37: Displaying Information On Transmissions Over The Internet

    If the jog shuttle is not used for three minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically. Note The OTT netDL unit saves a manual sensor in the same way as a normal aperiodic sensor, together with measured value, date and time. 9.6 Displaying information on Internet transmissions...

  • Page 38: Displaying Information On Connections

    Press jog shuttle twice. (Between the first and second presses, the LCD display shows the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL unit activates the LCD dis- play and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD display is active ¨...

  • Page 39: Displaying System Information

    9.8 Displaying system information Upon request, the OTT netDL shows the last 10 events recorded (event log) as well as the particular device version (Systeminfo). How to display the event log: Press jog shuttle twice. (Between the first and second presses, the LCD display shows the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL unit activates the LCD dis-...

  • Page 40: Starting The Voice Announcer (On Site)

    How to start the voice announcer: Press jog shuttle twice. (Between the first and second press, the LCD display shows the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL unit activates the LCD display and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD dis- play is enabled ¨...

  • Page 41: Led Indicators

    ¨ GPRS data communication available. – Off ¨ internal modem inactive On the OTT netDL 1000 unit, the RJ-45 socket is provided with two additional LEDs for checking the Ethernet interface (refer to Figure 28): LED A (Link Status) – Steady green ¨...

  • Page 42: Reading Out Measured Data On Site

    Select the required read period or "All". Select the "Start" button ¨ OTT Hydras 3 copies the measurement data from the OTT netDL to the PC. The data is then available for further use in the raw data pool. Disconnect the RS-232 data transfer cable and – as applicable – reconnect the connection cable to the external communication device or remove the USB cable.

  • Page 43: Updating The Ott Netdl Firmware

    In the same way, no other programs should be started or files opened during the copying process! Note The measured values saved in the OTT netDL are not lost after an update.

  • Page 44: Overview: Alarm And Action Management

    SMS messages may be sent as an e-mail or telefax as well. Send an alarm message via OTT protocol to the OTT Hydras 3 application software. Send an alarm message to an HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/SMTP server.

  • Page 45: Protecting The Ott Netdl Unit Using A Password

    Please note: Keep the password in a safe place. If the password is lost, you can no longer configure or parametrize the OTT netDL unit. In such a case, please contact OTT HydroService. How to unlock the OTT netDL for operating: In the "netDL 500/1000"...

  • Page 46: Deleting The Data Memory

    15 Setting date and time The internal clock of the OTT netDL is a highly accurate realtime clock. If the sup- ply voltage is interrupted, the installed lithium battery provides the voltage supply for the realtime clock. Date and time are set using the operating program (or through the LCD display and jog shuttle, refer to Chapter 9 "Operating/configur-...

  • Page 47: Creating And Printing The Terminal Connection Diagram

    18 Creating and printing a device view Using the "Device view" feature of the operating program, you may determine, view, and print the present model of the OTT netDL unit (front and a rear side). How to create and print a device view: Establish the PC/OTT netDL communication link (refer to Chapter 8.2).

  • Page 48: Ott-Sdi Transparent Mode

    If communication is faulty, end terminal mode (ESC button), wait 5 seconds, then restart terminal mode. If the OTT netDL is in measuring mode (e.g. the sample interval of a sensor is active), the response from the sensor is delayed.
  • Page 49 SDI-12 sensor. Then the software provides a selection of SDI-12 commands that match the sensor type connected. Select the required SDI-12 command. For more information on the "OTT SDI-12 Interface", please refer to the separate online help.

  • Page 50: Voice Announcer Functionality Overview

    Furthermore, the OTT netDL must be enabled for using the voice announcer fea- ture in factory. For this, two options are available: OTT provides an OTT netDL unit that is configured for the voice announcer. In such a case, you will get a questionnaire after placing the order which is used to gather all relevant announcer texts.

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    06 – Sensor type dependent 07 – Expansion card not available 21.2 External error messages Display: Sxx External errors occur in "intelligent sensors" and are sent to the OTT netDL. 21.3 Sensor error messages Analog input Internal errors: 01 Analog-digital conversion faulty 03 over-/underflow –...

  • Page 52: Processing Module Error Messages

    Parsivel Internal errors: 02 Communication error 05 Wire break External errors: None SDI sensor and SDI sensor via RS-485 Internal errors: 02 Communication error 05 Wire break: Sensor not responding External errors: 01 Communication error: Sensor sending fewer (or no) measured values than indicated 02 Communication error: Sensor sending more measured values than indicated...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    For battery replacement, please contact the OTT repair center, refer to Chapter 23. The OTT netDL unit does not require any other maintenance. Never open the housing of the OTT netDL! There are no adjustment or control elements inside the housing! 23 Repair In case of device failure, please contact the repair center of OTT:...

  • Page 54: Note On The Disposal Of Old Units

    24 Notes about the disposal of used units Within the member countries of the European Union In accordance with the European Union guideline 2002/96/EC, OTT takes back old devices within the member countries of the European Union and disposes of them in an appropriate way.

  • Page 55: Technical Data

    – Modem active, measuring mode: < 60 mA (OTT netDL 500, Pt100: maintenance window active) – Modem + LAN active, measuring mode: < 400 mA (OTT netDL 1000; 2 x 4-20 mA internal supply, galvanically isolated; 2 x Pt100; output card; maintenance window active) Sleep mode, pulse active <...
  • Page 56 Protection against externally applied voltage (static) on the inputs...
  • Page 57 Resolution 0.01 K Measuring time 850 msec Galvanic isolation (optional) 500 V Input RS-232 interface Protocol OTT protocol (instantaneous value, last saved value, time synchronization; pins 2, 3 + 5) Pin assignments Signal Direction Carrier Detect Receive Data Sent Data...

  • Page 58: Appendix A: Ott Netdl 500 /Ott Netdl 1000 Declaration Of Conformity

    Deutsche Bank AG München · BLZ: 700 700 10 · Kto. Nr.: 409 0304 00 · BIC: DEUTDEMMXXX · IBAN: DE96 7007 0010 0409 0304 00 Fax: +49 831 56 17-209 info@ott.com Es gelten unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (siehe „www.ott.com/AGB“) www.ott.com All business transactions shall be subject to our General Terms and Conditions (see ”www.ott.com/GTC”)
  • Page 60 OTT Hydromet GmbH Ludwigstrasse 16 87437 Kempten · Germany Phone +49 831 5617-0 +49 831 5617-209 Document number 55.552.001.B.E 03-0912 info@ott.com · www.ott.com...

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