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Seneca Z-LOGGER3 User Manual

Multi-protocol datalogger, rtu, with ethernet, modem 2g/3g and embedded i/o
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USER MANUAL
Multi-protocol Datalogger, RTU, with ethernet, modem 2G/3G and embedded I/O
SENECA s.r.l.
Via Austria 26, PADOVA – ITALY
Tel. +39.049.8705355 – 8705359 Fax. +39.049.8706287
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technologies described in it. Though we strive for reach perfection continually, all technical data
contained in this document may be modified or added due to technical and commercial needs;
it's impossible eliminate mismatches and discordances completely. Contents of present
documentation is anyhow subjected to periodical revision. If you have any questions don't
hesitate to contact our structure or to write us to e-mail addresses as above mentioned.
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  • Page 1 (Other) This document is property of SENECA srl. Duplication and reproduction of its are forbidden (though partial), if not authorized. Contents of present documentation refers to products and technologies described in it. Though we strive for reach perfection continually, all technical data contained in this document may be modified or added due to technical and commercial needs;...
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 Date Version Changes 20/06/2016 1.00 First Revision 20/06/2016 1.01 Added Address Book chapter, added Registers in the Modbus TCP Server chapter 21/07/2016 1.02 Added SEAL configuration and program Update from webserver. Updated Firmware Update procedure.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 1. Table of Contents SENECA Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 ............... 6 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ..................6 2. CHARACTERISTICS ....................8 2.1. RTU Models characteristics ..........................8 2.2. Digital Inputs ..............................10 2.3. Digital outputs ..............................10 2.4. Analog Inputs ..............................10 2.5.
  • Page 4 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 4.1. Z-GPRS3 leds ..............................16 4.2. Z-UMTS leds ..............................17 4.3. Z-LOGGER3 leds ............................18 5. DEVICES OVERVIEW ....................19 6. SWITCH ON, AND SWITCH OFF THE RTU .............. 20 7. SUPPORTED SIM CARDS (ONLY Z-GPRS3 / Z-UMTS) ........... 20 8.
  • Page 5 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 15.2. CUSTOM WEBSERVER ...........................39 SEAL (SENECA ADVANCED LANGUAGE) ............40 FIRMWARE UPDATE....................41 17.1. Firmware update by Webserver ........................41 17.2. Firmware update by microSD card ........................42 SEAL PROGRAM AND SEAL CONFIGURATION REMOTE UPDATE ....42 18.1.

  • Page 6: Seneca Z-Gprs3, Z-Umts, Z-Logger3

    The use of Z-GPRS3 and Z-UMTS in data roaming (for example, abroad with an Italian SIM card) may generate unexpected costs. Contact your telephone provider for further information. IN NO CASE MAY SENECA OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCOMING DATA OR PROFIT LOSSES DUE TO INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL CAUSES (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS OR Z- LOGGER3, EVEN IF SENECA WAS INFORMED OF THE POTENTIAL OF THESE DAMAGES.
  • Page 7 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 -For internet connections whose costs is associated with connection time, please remember that communications are active for an amount of time that depends on the number of log rows to be sent. Typically, a 2 Kbyte data log takes about 10-15 seconds (in GPRS mode) to be sent in addition to the time necessary to establish the connection (from 5 to 30 seconds) and the time due to any server login attempts.

  • Page 8: Characteristics

    2. CHARACTERISTICS 2.1. RTU Models characteristics  Supply voltage (Z-GPRS3 and Z-LOGGER3) 11..40 Vdc; 19..28 Vac max 6.5 W Supply voltage (Z-UMTS) 19..40 Vdc; 19..28 Vac max 6.5 W  Internal UPS for up to 1h works without external power ...
  • Page 9 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3  Supported system protocols via 2G/3G or Ethernet: FTP client, SMTP client, ModBUS TCP- IP Server, ModBUS TCP-IP Client, Webserver, HTTP Rest, Custom Webserver ( Web pages in Sd card)  Protocol on RS485/RS232: Modbus RTU Master/Slave ...

  • Page 10: Digital Inputs

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 2.2. Digital Inputs Channels number Input type PNP, NPN configurable. Voltage supply 12 Vdc Current supply 20 mA Maximum frequency 30 Hz Current consumption 3 mA 2.3. Digital outputs Channels number Output type Relay...

  • Page 11: Communication Ports

    32 GB (supplied with 4 GBytes* microSD) *= This value can be changed 2.7. Power supply Voltage 11...40 Vdc; 19…28 Vac (Z-GPRS3 / Z-LOGGER3) 19..24 Vdc; 19…28 Vac (Z-UMTS) Power consumption 6,5 W Protection rating IP20 2.8.

  • Page 12: Case Specifications

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 EN61000-6-2/2006-10 Electromagnetic immunity, industrial environment. EN 301 511 (only Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS) Harmonized standard for mobile stations in the 900 and 1800 bands. EN 301 489-1 (only Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS) ElectroMagnetic Compatibility standard for radio equipment and services.

  • Page 13: Connections

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 3. CONNECTIONS 3.1. Power supply connections You can supply DC or AC power to terminals 2-3, in the case of DC power supply is not necessary to distinguish between the "+" from the "-" cable: 3.2.

  • Page 14: Serial Communication Rs485/Rs232 Ports Connections

    3.4. Serial communication RS485/RS232 ports connections The RS485 port # 1 is connected to the bottom connector "IDC10" for connecting to the Z-BUS Seneca. The Serial #2 port is connected to terminal 10-11-12, can be configured in RS232 or RS485 mode.

  • Page 15: Digital Inputs Connections

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 19 = Normally open relay #1 21 = Shared relay #1 22 = Normally close relay #1 22 = Normally open relay #2 23 = Shared relay #2 24 = Normally close relay #2 3.6.

  • Page 16: Signal Leds

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 4. SIGNAL LEDS 4.1. Z-GPRS3 leds...

  • Page 17: Z-Umts Leds

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 4.2. Z-UMTS leds...

  • Page 18: Z-Logger3 Leds

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 4.3. Z-LOGGER3 leds...

  • Page 19: Devices Overview

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 5. DEVICES OVERVIEW Z-GPRS3, Z-LOGGER3, Z-UMTS are equipped with 4 counters and 4 totalizers. Up to a maximum of 30 Hz signals can be acquired, 4 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 relay digital outputs.

  • Page 20: Switch On, And Switch Off The Rtu

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 SEAL is a graphical environment that allow you to configure the datalogger and to create simple automation without knowing any programming language. For more info refers to the SEAL help, SEAL is available for free download at address: http://www.seneca.it/en/linee-di-prodotto/software/seal/...
  • Page 21 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 "Zero cost" operations can be run only on voice type SIM CARDS, if the RTU receive a ring an action can be made. For "top-up" SIM CARDS RTU can manage residual credit requesting the amount from the telephone service provider.

  • Page 22: Gsm Signal (Only Z-Gprs3 / Z-Umts)

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 8. GSM SIGNAL (ONLY Z-GPRS3 / Z-UMTS) The GSM signal level can be found via SEAL software (in the “test“ section) or in the Webserver. To view the GSM signal level, the SIM CARD must be inserted (signal may change radically based on the selected provider).

  • Page 23: Internal Ups

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 SIGNAL LEVEL 7 = EXCELLENT SIGNAL To increase the GSM signal level, Seneca provides various GSM antenna models to reach the minimum signal level in most situations. Visit www.seneca.it, refer to the general catalogue or contact Seneca srl for further information.

  • Page 24: Address Book

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 In SEAL this behavior can be changed in System Configuration CAUTION! RTUs ARE SUPPLIED WITHOUT CHARGED BATTERIES. CHARGE THE BATTERIES BY POWER UP RTUs FOR AT LEAST 48H BEFORE USE CAUTION! THE BATTERIES CAN BE RECHARGED FOR A MAXIMUM OF ABOUT 300 TIMES.

  • Page 25: Sending A Sms Command Using The Password (Only Z-Gprs3 / Z-Umts)

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 10.1. SENDING A SMS COMMAND USING THE PASSWORD (ONLY Z-GPRS3 / Z- UMTS) A SMS command can be accepted also if the telephone number isn’t in the address book. For obtain this feature you must insert before the SMS command a password.

  • Page 26: Acquiring And Sending Log Data

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 For editing the MicroSD card phone book refers to the SEAL Help on line. ACQUIRING AND SENDING LOG DATA When the logger is activated the RTU save data into an internal Flash, then can send it to email server, ftp server, http server or MicroSD card.
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 INDEX LEVEL TIMESTAMP SOURCE MESSAGE 01/06/2016 14:11 FTP Connect Error 01/06/2016 20:34 PRT1 Bus Disconnected 01/06/2016 23:05 PRT1 Bus Disconnected 02/06/2016 05:37 PRT1 Bus Disconnected 02/06/2016 06:39 FTP Connect Error WARN 02/06/2016 06:40 PING Timeout...

  • Page 28: Sending Event Logger File To An Email Server

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 MM is the mounth at the send file dd is the day at the send file hh are the hours at the send file mm are the minutes at the send file ss are the seconds at the send file So the filename for example can be: ZGPRS3TEST_msg20160606000057.csv...
  • Page 29 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 02/06/2016 05:37 PRT1 Bus Disconnected 02/06/2016 06:39 FTP Connect Error WARN 02/06/2016 06:40 PING Timeout 02/06/2016 13:14 PRT1 Bus Disconnected 02/06/2016 16:46 PRT1 Bus Disconnected 02/06/2016 19:48 PRT1 Bus Disconnected 02/06/2016 21:26 PRT1 Bus Disconnected...

  • Page 30: Saving Event Logger File To The Microsd Card

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 So the filename for example can be: ZGPRS3TEST_msg20160606000057.csv 11.1.3. Saving event logger file to the microSD card RTUs are compatible only with microSD card formatted in FAT32 (FAT16 filesystem is not recommended). The event log files are stored into the /SYS directory.

  • Page 31: Sending Data Logger File To A Ftp Server

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 11.2.1. Sending data logger file to a FTP server Z-GPRS3 is compatible with ftp server configured into passive mode. If the connection with the server is lost the RTU will accumulate the data and when the connection is returned all data is sent up to align to actual acquisition.

  • Page 32: Sending Data Logger And Data Logger On Trigger Data To An E-Mail Server

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 The line indexed 10 is generated from “A” and “B” trigger at the same time (DIN1 and DIN2 HIGH). Note that the RTU directly calculates Average/Minimum/Maximum of an embedded analog input. The Data Logger filename is: RTUNAME_logyyyyMMddhhmmss.csv...
  • Page 33 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 A typical Data logger file when is open with excel™ is: INDEX TYPE TIMESTAMP DIN1 DIN2 DIN3 DIN4 DOUT1 DOUT2 VBAT VAL1 AVG1 MIN1 MAX1 51764 LOG 05/06/2016 14:36 51765 LOG 05/06/2016 14:37 51766 LOG...

  • Page 34: Sending Data Logger And Data Logger On Trigger Data To An Http Server

    Data logger Logs are sent using the Notification (connection is made every sample time). The standard used for send data is the JSON. For more info refers to the SENECA CLOUDBOX user manual. 11.2.2. Saving data logger data to the microSD card Z-GPRS3 is compatible only with microSD card formatted in FAT32 (FAT16 filesystem is not recommended).
  • Page 35 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 ROOT --LOG --20160618 --20160619 --20160620 The file name is different from the name that is sent to the FTP/EMAIL and is Lxxxxxxx.csv Where xxxxxxx is an incremental number. HOW MANY LOGS IN A SINGLE MICROSD? A microSD is pre-formatted FAT32 with allocation unit that depends from the constructor.

  • Page 36: Actions And Messages

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 You will obtain an allocation unit of 1024byes so the number of allocation units is: 4 000 000 000 / 1024 = about 3906250 allocation units. Saving a file every 15 minutes will create a file of about 10K so use 10 allocation unit: 3906250/(10 allocation units*96 file for day) = about 4096 days =>...

  • Page 37: The Webserver

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 When a RTU is called the audio file in SD card: /AUDIO/80.pcm Now the RTU can execute the FAST COMMANDS from 0 to 15 simply typing the command number and then confirm with the “*”, use “#” for cancel.
  • Page 38 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 http://192.168.90.101/maintenance/index.html 192.168.90.101 must be replaced with the Ethernet or the Modem PPP IP address. With the webserver is possible to download all the log files that are store in SD card: By clicking on the file is possible to download or delete a single log file.

  • Page 39: Custom Webserver

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 The last 16 Diagnostic Messages can be viewed in the “Diagnostic Messages” section. The “Upload file” section can be used for sending a new configuration or a new firmware to the Z-GPRS3 RTU. 15.2.

  • Page 40: Seal (Seneca Advanced Language)

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 SEAL (SEneca Advanced Language) Seal is a programming environment for the Seneca RTU, for more info refers to the SEAL help. The last Seal software version can be downloaded from: http://www.seneca.it/en/linee-di-prodotto/software/seal/ For more info install SEAL and go to the on line help.

  • Page 41: Firmware Update

    SMS or a HTTP command, then the update file is downloaded directly by the Z-GPRS3 RTU from a FTP server. 17.1. Firmware update by Webserver 1) Download and Install the last SEAL software from Seneca Website (the last firmware is located in C:\Program Files\Seneca\SeAL\devices). 2) Connect to the RTU webserver at address: http://ipaddress/maintenance/index.html where “ipaddress”...

  • Page 42: Firmware Update By Microsd Card

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 17.2. Firmware update by microSD card Firmware can be updated via microSD card formatted with the FAT16 or FAT32 filesystem (purchased microSD cards are usually already formatted this way). Proceed as follows to update firmware: 1.

  • Page 43: Upload A Project Backup To The Rtu

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 where “ipaddress” is the PPP modem or Ethernet ip address. 6) Go to the “Upload File” section. 7) Under “Configuration Tags File” select the “setup.tag” file and then click “UPLOAD” 8) The RTU will restart with the new SEAL Program/Configuration...

  • Page 44: Modbus Tcp-Ip Server And Modbus Rtu Slave

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 3) Under “Configuration SEAL File” select the “.seal” file and then click “UPLOAD” 4) The RTU will store the .seal file to the SD card CAUTION! When a “.seal” file is uploaded the RTU will not change the actual program/configuration.

  • Page 45: Modbus Addresses Table

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 19.1. MODBUS ADDRESSES TABLE ADDRRESS OFFSET REGISTER TYPE RO/RW INFO 40001 MACHINE ID UNSIGNED 16 READ ONLY INTERNAL CODE 40002 FIRMWARE CODE UNSIGNED 16 READ ONLY INTERNAL CODE FIRMWARE MAJOR 40003 UNSIGNED 16 READ ONLY (EXAMPLE 204 = 2.04)
  • Page 46 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 Digital Inputs Bit 0 = INPUT1 VALUE Bit 1 = INPUT2 VALUE DIGITAL INPUTS 40008 READ ONLY Bit 2 = INPUT3 VALUE AND SIGNALS Bit 3 = INPUT4 VALUE Bit 7 = EXTERNAL POWER...

  • Page 47: Supported Commands From Modbus

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 UNSIGNED 16 40078 Counter value 3 MSW READ ONLY Most significant 16 bits BITS UNSIGNED 16 Value in [Seconds] 40091 Worktime 3 LSW READ ONLY BITS Less significant 16 bits UNSIGNED 16 Value in [Seconds]...
  • Page 48 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 STOP DATALOGGER START DATALOGGER COPY ALL LOGS FROM INTERNAL FLASH TO microSD CARD RESET LOG SESSION ERASE ALL LOG FROM INTERNAL FLASH FORCE MODEM RESET STOP MODBUS TCP-IP AND MODBUS RTU LOG START MODBUS TCP-IP AND MODBUS RTU LOG...

  • Page 49: Supported Sms Commands (Z-Gprs3 And Z-Umts Only)

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 EXECUTE FAST COMMAND 9 EXECUTE FAST COMMAND 10 EXECUTE FAST COMMAND 11 EXECUTE FAST COMMAND 12 EXECUTE FAST COMMAND 13 EXECUTE FAST COMMAND 14 EXECUTE FAST COMMAND 15 CLOSE DIGITAL OUTPUT1 Write with Write Multiple Register:...

  • Page 50: List Of Supported Sms Commands

    USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 Z-GPRS3 only runs SMS commands with GSM alphabet. In most cases, SMS characters are set to GSM alphabet by default. If Z-GPRS3 does not recognise any SMS command, check the alphabet used by the phone.
  • Page 51 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 RESET DIN Reset all counters RESET CNTn Reset the nth counter SMS COMMANDS FOR READ/WRITE EXTENDED VARIABLES GET TAG <VARIABLE_LABEL> Returns by SMS the value of the extended variable named <VARIABLE_LABEL> For example: GET TAG PIPPO Returns the PIPPO extended variable value SET TAG <VARIABLE_LABEL>...
  • Page 52 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 SET PULSEn.OPEN Opens the nth timed output SMS COMMANDS FOR ADDRESS BOOKS SET PHONE +nnnnnnn Add number +nnnnnn to address book as administrator RESET PHONE +nnnnnnn Remove number +nnnnnn from the address book SET EMAIL nnn@nnn.nnn Add email nnn@nnn.nnn to address book as...
  • Page 53 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 VARIOUS SMS COMMANDS CREDIT Returns residual credit (for top-up SIM CARD only) STATUS Returns the variables set by setup software. All available variables can be included. If the SMS text exceeds 160 characters, it will be truncated (three dots “…”...
  • Page 54 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 FTP TEST Forces a text file sent to the currently set ftp server EMAIL TAG Sends the value indicated by "TAG" to the first email contact EMAIL AIN sends an email with the value of the 2 analogs...
  • Page 55 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 The firmware file must be only “fwupdt.bin” DOWNLOAD SETUP The RTU will download from the FTP download folder the “RTUNAME_ setup.tag” setup file (where RTUNAME is the name inserted in the “Cloud” SEAL section) Then a configuration update is done.

  • Page 56: Emergency Mode

    (data SIM do not permit voice call service). EMERGENCY MODE From firmware 1.2.1 Z-UMTS and 2.4.2 Z-GPRS3/Z-LOGGER3 it’s possible to disable the SEAL program execution putting ALL dip switches to ON at boot-up. This emergency mode is useful if a SEAL program does not allow to connect to SEAL (for example because the board will reboot continuously).
  • Page 57 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 Using the configuration software in the If you send Log via Ethernet, Seneca recommended to "Test configuration" section when you use an owner SMTP server. launch the command: -The email is in the SPAM directory...
  • Page 58 USER MANUAL – Z-GPRS3, Z-UMTS, Z-LOGGER3 Z-GPRS3 or Z-UMTS worked correctly for a few -No SIM credit. Top-up the SIM card. days/months but stopped sending SMS and -The SIM card expired, replace the SIM card or contact your logs. mobile phone provider.

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