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  • Page 1 Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Customer Support

    Digi Technical Support: Digi offers multiple technical support plans and service packages to help our customers get the most out of their Digi product. For information on Technical Support plans and pricing, contact us at +1 952.912.3444 or visit us at www.digi.com/support.
  • Page 4 Contents About Digi Connect® Sensor Digi Device Cloud and Digi Remote Manager Regulatory information and certifications FCC certifications and regulatory information Declaration of Conformity (DoC) CE mark (Europe) Maximum power and frequency bands Battery life Continuous Monitoring Feature Connect Sensor product specifications...
  • Page 5 Use Remote Manager to view device information Use the CLI to view device information Connect Sensor maintenance Firmware updates Update the firmware using Remote Manager Update firmware from Connect Sensor Update the firmware using the CLI Battery replacement Safety information Replace the battery...
  • Page 6 Modbus Protocol Settings option definitions Data stream definitions Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams Connect Sensor device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions Analog input (ain and cl) data stream definitions Analog (avout), digital (dvout1), and serial power output data stream definitions...
  • Page 7 Internal temperature CLI commands HART CLI commands Modbus CLI commands Firmware options CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware Enable CSENSE Continuous Monitoring Enable continuous monitoring on digital input Enable continuous monitoring on analog input Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 8: Digi Device Cloud And Digi Remote Manager

    You can sign in to your Remote Manager account to view the reports or use the Digi Connect Wizard app on a mobile device and pair it with a nearby Connect Sensor to view real-time sensor and device data in the field.

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information And Certifications

    The Connect Sensor is certified for use in several European countries. For information, visit www.digi.com/resources/certifications. If the Connect Sensor is incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the final product with articles 3.1a and 3.1b of the RE Directive (Radio Equipment Directive). A Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as described in the RE Directive (Radio Equipment Directive).

  • Page 10: Maximum Power And Frequency Bands

    Cellular 1800 and 1900 MHz bands Battery life Connect Sensor uses sleep and wake modes to manage power use. The device wakes only for sensor readings and sending reports to Remote Manager. It is in sleep mode at all other times to maintain low power consumption.

  • Page 11: Continuous Monitoring Feature

    Connect Sensor. If the battery is used, the battery life is significantly reduced. The Connect Sensor battery can be used as a short-term battery backup if the external power source fails. For more information about the continuous monitoring feature, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware.

  • Page 12: Cell Modem Transmit (Tx) Output Power

    However, cellular-based products contain radio devices that require specific consideration. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety notices, warnings, and cautions for this product. Digi International assumes no liability for failure to comply with these precautions.

  • Page 13: Installation Considerations

    Connect Sensor must be installed in an enclosure that provides a degree of protection not less than IP54, in accordance with EN 60079-15. Connect Sensor should be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2, as defined in EN 60664-1.

  • Page 14: Warnings: Explosion Hazards

    Note The Connect Sensor device contains internal batteries. WARNING! Connect Sensor is suitable for use in UL/cUL Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations or non-hazardous locations only. Substitution of any component may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.

  • Page 15: Rf Exposure Statement

    Connect Sensor must be installed in an enclosure that provides a degree of protection not less than IP54, in accordance with EN 60079-15. Connect Sensor should be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2, as defined in EN 60664-1.

  • Page 16: Atex Marking

    The battery should be replaced in unclassified areas only. WARNING! Install Connect Sensor in an area that does not have more than pollution degree 2 as defined in EN/ IEC 60664-1. WARNING! To avoid potentially dangerous electrostatic discharges, control all likely ignition sources, minimize the harmful effects of any accidental fire or explosion by using explosion relief and suppression systems.
  • Page 17 “enhanced” level of protection, which is not a source of ignition in normal operation and which may have some additional protection to ensure that it remains inactive as an ignition source in the case of regular expected occurrences (for example, failure of a lamp). Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 18: Connect Sensor Hardware Replacement

    About Digi Connect® Sensor Connect Sensor hardware replacement Connect Sensor hardware replacement The Connect Sensor hardware can be replaced with Connect Sensor+ hardware, which provides additional external device monitoring features. Enable and configure HART® protocol and a HART® alarm Enable and configure the Modbus protocol...

  • Page 19: Learn About Connect Sensor Product Components

    Add a device to Digi Remote Manager® Configure sensor and report settings Learn about Connect Sensor product components These sections include a list of Connect Sensor components, and reference information about the Connect Sensor LEDs, ports, and buttons. Verify product components...
  • Page 20 Description Battery Note The battery is included for all versions except for the -N versions. Optional Accessories The following accessories are available through Digi International Inc.; for more information, visit http://www.digi.com/products/cellular-solutions/cellular-gateways/digi-connect-sensor: Component Description Activated SIM card—when you purchase Digi Bundled Services Cellular antenna Magnet—for manually waking the device...

  • Page 21: Connect Sensor Leds

    Learn about Connect Sensor product components Connect Sensor LEDs Connect Sensor has four LED indicators to monitor Bluetooth connection, sensor activity, cellular connection, and battery life. If Connect Sensor is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. Item Description...
  • Page 22 Get started Learn about Connect Sensor product components Item Description Indicator light for battery function: Battery Solid purple: Connect Sensor is waking The following patterns are based on the Global Alarm > Battery Life setting in Remote Manager: Red blinking: Indicates battery life is less than or equal to...

  • Page 23: Connect Sensor Ports And Buttons

    Get started Learn about Connect Sensor product components Connect Sensor ports and buttons The following figure shows the controls for setting up and configuring Connect Sensor. Item Name Description Console port Connects Connect Sensor to a computer using a USB type A to B cable for access to the command line interface (CLI).

  • Page 24: Set Up A Connect Sensor

    Thread sensor cables through these openings into Connect Sensor. Set up a Connect Sensor Complete all of the tasks in this section in order to set up a Connect Sensor. Assemble Connect Sensor Configure the cellular connection Check the cellular connection Wire the I/O sensors Digi Connect®...

  • Page 25: Assemble Connect Sensor

    Set up a Connect Sensor Assemble Connect Sensor Before wiring sensors to the I/O interface, assemble Connect Sensor to make sure it works and check the cellular network coverage in the install area. Make sure you have the following required equipment:...
  • Page 26 Get started Set up a Connect Sensor Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 27: Configure The Cellular Connection

    Connect Sensor and you can skip this section. Connect Sensor is configured with a default APN that you need to change to register Connect Sensor on the cellular network for your cellular service provider. Use the command line interface (CLI) to initially configure the cellular connection.
  • Page 28 At the command prompt type set commandname where commandname is one of the settings you updated, such as apn. After setting up and configuring Connect Sensor, use the following sections in this guide to configure additional settings and remotely manage Connect Sensor:...

  • Page 29: Check The Cellular Connection

    View device and sensor data Connect Sensor device settings Add a device to Digi Remote Manager® To remotely manage Connect Sensor and get sensor data, you need to create a Remote Manager account and add your Connect Sensor device to your account. Note To serve our customers most effectively, Digi International Inc.
  • Page 30 Get started Add a device to Digi Remote Manager® features. However, you will find instances of both Device Cloud and Digi Remote Manager in some documentation, firmware, and user interfaces. Note If you purchased Digi Bundled Services, the following steps were completed for you. You can skip this section.

  • Page 31: Enable And Configure Analog Inputs

    How you want raw sensor values converted to custom scaled units Enable and configure analog inputs Connect Sensor has four analog inputs, each of which you can configure as either a 4-20 mA current loop or a voltage input. For details about the configuration options, see...
  • Page 32 In the Oversampling Inter-sample Delay field, specify the time interval between readings. The time is measured in milliseconds. c. In the Oversampling Number Samples field, specify the number of data samples that must be taken. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 33: Enable And Configure Analog Power Outputs

    Analog: Power Output 2 powers either Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 2 or Analog: Voltage Input 2, and so on. When Connect Sensor powers multiple sensors, it powers only one sensor at a time for each sensor reading. This also allows you to set different voltage ranges for each power output. For example, you can set Analog: Power Output 1 to 3.3 V and Analog: Power Output 2 to 15 V.

  • Page 34: Enable And Configure A Digital Input

    The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. Enable and configure a digital input Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.

  • Page 35: Enable And Configure A Digital Pulse Counter

    The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. Enable and configure a digital pulse counter Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.
  • Page 36 For example, if Connect Sensor reports every hour, the sensor counts pulses during each hour Connect Sensor is in sleep mode. At the end of each hour, Connect Sensor wakes and reports the total pulse count for that hour to Remote Manager. The pulse counter resets to zero after each wake cycle and stores the values until the next reporting interval.

  • Page 37: Enable And Configure A Digital Output

    Enable and configure a digital output Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously. Use Remote Manager to control a digital output level and enable an internal pull-up resistor.

  • Page 38: Enable And Configure A Digital Power Output

    Enable and configure a digital power output Note Powering sensors reduces battery life. Configure the digital power output options when you use Connect Sensor to power an external device. For details about the configuration options, see Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions.

  • Page 39: Enable And Configure Hart® Protocol And A Hart® Alarm

    Note The HART protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+. The HART protocol allows Connect Sensor to collect remote diagnostic information from a HART- enabled sensor and alert a user remotely when the sensor has malfunctioned. You can enable the HART protocol only on an Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 1. When the HART protocol is enabled, diagnostic information is collected from the HART-enabled sensor at the scheduled time.

  • Page 40: Enable And Configure The Modbus Protocol

    Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. 12. If Connect Sensor is providing power to the HART-enabled device, you must enable the analog power output. For instructions, see Enable and configure analog power outputs.
  • Page 41 Modbus Protocol Settings page in Remote Manager must exactly match the Modbus protocol settings on the external sensor device(s). The configuration includes a list of variables, which specify the locations on the Modbus device that the Connect Sensor should read to collect diagnostic information.
  • Page 42 The change is applied during the wake cycle after the date and time you specify. iii. Select the Schedule Offline check box. iv. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 43: Enable And Configure A Serial Power Output

    Configure sensor and report settings Enable and configure the Modbus protocol 11. If Connect Sensor is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power output. For instructions, see Enable and configure a serial power output. If the external sensor device has an alternate power source, you can skip this step.

  • Page 44: Modbus Station Addresses And Locations

    In the Connect Sensor configuration, you can specify a list of variable addresses for each station address. The variable addresses identify the values that should be pulled from each station device. If Connect Sensor is configured to read a variable that is unsupported by a Modbus station, no data sample is stored.

  • Page 45: Report Settings

    7003, and the interpretation suffix is ‘F’. The combined logical address is 37003F. Report settings Use the Device Settings options in Remote Manager to configure Connect Sensor reporting. When configuring how much data to send and when to send it, use the following options:...

  • Page 46: More About First Daily Report

    The actual number of sensor values included in a report depends on how often Connect Sensor wakes and sends a report. If you configure your Connect Sensor to send a report at every wake, then each report will have only one sensor value for each sensor.
  • Page 47 Configure sensor and report settings Report settings CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature. To configure device options: 1. Sign into Remote Manager.

  • Page 48: About Analog And Digital Input Options

    Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. About analog and digital input options Use Remote Manager to: Enable each of the analog and digital inputs and configure their options to get sensor data in Remote Manager.

  • Page 49: Hysteresis

    8:00 and 20:00. An input value suddenly reaches its high threshold at 11:00. When Connect Sensor wakes at 11:00 to take a reading, it sends a high alarm report to Remote Manager.

  • Page 50: Custom Scaled Sensor Values

    About analog and digital input options Custom scaled sensor values Connect Sensor reads raw sensor values in milliamps (mA), volts, and pulses. Use the Custom Scaled settings in Remote Manager to convert raw values for both analog inputs and the digital pulse counter into meaningful values for your environment, such as when converting 4-20 mA current to liters or pulses to amp hours.
  • Page 51 When calculating values, there must be a linear relationship between y1 and y2. If the sensor's measurements are not linear, the calculated values will not be accurate. The following image shows you enter this information in Remote Manager. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...
  • Page 52 For example, we want to measure rainfall in inches using a rain gauge with a digital pulse counter. The manufacturer specifications for our sensor state that 1 pulse equals 0.011 inches. We configure Connect Sensor to send reports to Remote Manager every hour. Connect Sensor reads 100 pulses from 11:00 to 12:00.

  • Page 53: Oversampling

    For example, oversampling is configured to discover the average value of 10 readings taken 70 milliseconds apart. Whenever Connect Sensor needs a value for that sensor, such as on a scheduled wake, it actually reads the sensor 10 times, 70 milliseconds apart, averages those results, and uses the averaged value as the sensor reading.

  • Page 54: Use Remote Manager To View Device And Sensor Data

    View device and sensor data You can use either Remote Manager or the Digi Connect Wizard mobile app to view device and sensor data. Remote Manager: View the most recently reported information and historical details about device or sensor data in a table, graph, or raw data format.

  • Page 55: View Device Data Streams

    The following images show how these two data streams appear in Remote Manager: Additional information To learn more about: Data stream groups and group-specific short names for Connect Sensor, see Data stream definitions. General information for Remote Manager data streams, see the...

  • Page 56: Use The Mobile App To View Sensor Data

    Use the mobile app to view sensor data Connect Sensor connects to the Digi Connect Wizard mobile app using Bluetooth Smart (low energy). The Digi Connect Wizard mobile app allows you to view real-time sensor data on a nearby mobile device.
  • Page 57 7. Tap a sensor name to see real-time data. Data points load at 5-second intervals. Connect Sensor goes into sleep mode when you close the app. If you keep the app open, Connect Sensor remains awake and takes sensor readings. The device goes into sleep mode after 60 minutes.

  • Page 58: Configure Cellular Options

    You can view or change Connect Sensor settings using Remote Manager or the CLI. Note The Connect Sensor battery can operate 2 to 3 years when you follow standard operating conditions. Changes to Remote Manager settings can affect battery life. For more information on...

  • Page 59: Configure Remote Manager Settings

    The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. Configure Remote Manager settings Remote Manager settings options for Connect Sensor are configured by default and require updates only when instructed by Digi Technical Support. For details about these options, see...

  • Page 60: Configure The Battery Life Alarm

    The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. Configure the battery life alarm Use the Global Alarm Settings option to set the battery life percentage that triggers Connect Sensor to send an alarm report to Remote Manager. For details about this option, see...

  • Page 61: Configure Internal Temperature Settings

    The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. Configure internal temperature settings The Connect Sensor internal temperature is included as a report in Remote Manager data streams. Configure internal temperature alarms so that Connect Sensor sends alarm reports for high temperatures, low temperatures, and unusual temperature changes.

  • Page 62: Configure Local Interface Settings

    The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. Configure local interface settings Enable or disable the CLI or Bluetooth for Connect Sensor through the Local Interface Settings option. For details about these options, see Local Interface Settings option definitions.

  • Page 63: View Device Information

    Do not use the mini USB port, which is covered by a red X in the graphic below. You may need to install device drivers or wait for your computer to automatically install them when connecting Connect Sensor to a computer using a USB cable. Digi Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...
  • Page 64 Connect Sensor device settings View device information recommends drivers available at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. c. Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following configuration: Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable...

  • Page 65: Firmware Updates

    Firmware updates You can use either the CLI or Remote Manager to update the Connect Sensor device firmware, reload the current firmware, install optional firmware, or downgrade to a previous version of the firmware. Update the firmware using Remote Manager Use Remote Manager to remotely update Connect Sensor firmware.

  • Page 66: Update Firmware From Connect Sensor

    Firmware updates Update firmware from Connect Sensor If you need to update the firmware before a scheduled push from Connect Sensor, you can physically wake Connect Sensor to force a connection between Connect Sensor and Remote Manager. 1. Schedule the firmware upgrade for the device in Remote Manager. For instructions, see Update the firmware using Remote Manager.
  • Page 67 Connect Sensor maintenance Firmware updates Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following configuration: Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to Connect Sensor Baud rate or bits per second: 115200...

  • Page 68: Battery Replacement

    CAUTION! The device is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The Connect Sensor device must be maintained only by Digi or a Digi qualified technician. Before assembling the device, note the following: To avoid the risk of the battery falling into a protected area, do not assemble the device in the installation area.
  • Page 69 4. Place the new battery in the battery holder and connect the wiring to the battery port. Make sure the battery and its wiring are properly placed. 5. Press the Wake button and wait for the battery LED to slowly blink blue five times and then remain off. 6. Reassemble the device. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 70: Connect Sensor Leds For Troubleshooting

    Use the Connect Sensor four LEDs when troubleshooting the device. These LEDs have specific behaviors that provide information for Bluetooth connection, sensor activity, cellular connection, and battery life. If Connect Sensor is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 71: Device Not Responding

    Battery Life alarm Device not responding Try the following procedures when your Connect Sensor is not responding, such as when the LEDs do not light up after pressing the Wake button. You need physical access to the device to complete the steps.

  • Page 72: Restore Factory Defaults To The Device

    Device not connected to the cellular network 1. Open the Connect Sensor enclosure. 2. Press the Reset button to force a reset when the Connect Sensor device does not respond to any inputs. Pressing Reset cancels all operations and completes a power cycle, then Connect Sensor enters sleep mode.

  • Page 73: Advanced Cellular Network Troubleshooting

    Older batteries may not have enough power to connect to the cellular network and you may need to replace the battery. If Connect Sensor has been deployed for some time, check the battery life. This can be done from Remote Manager or by using the CLI.

  • Page 74: Device Does Not Connect To Remote Manager

    Device does not connect to Remote Manager The Connect Sensor may be connected to the cellular network but does not show a connection in Remote Manager. In this case, the cellular LED light blinks blue. Follow this procedure if your Connect Sensor does not connect to Remote Manager.

  • Page 75: Device Does Not Appear In The Mobile App

    Troubleshoot Connect Sensor Device does not appear in the mobile app 3. Verify that the 15-digit device IMEI number on the Connect Sensor label is the same as the Device ID in Remote Manager. 4. Add your device to Remote Manager if the numbers do not match: a.
  • Page 76 Troubleshoot Connect Sensor Device does not appear in the mobile app 1. Open Connect Sensor enclosure. 2. Press and release the Reset button. 3. Try the mobile app again; see Use the mobile app to view sensor data. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 77: Remote Manager Option Definitions For Connect Sensor

    Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor The following tables provide definitions for Remote Manager user interface options and data streams for Connect Sensor devices. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 78: Analog Current Loop Input And Voltage Input Option Definitions

    Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop and Analog: Voltage Input options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure analog inputs.
  • Page 79 Range Option Description Default Specifies the input value to keep an alarm on or shut off an Current loop: 1.0 mA Hysteresis Current loop: 0.0-25.0 (mA) Voltage: 1.0 volts alarm during high and low alarm states. Voltage: 0.0 - 30.0 (volts) 0 —...
  • Page 80 Range Option Description Default Oversampling The number of samples that should be taken. 2 - 100 Number Samples (ovn)

  • Page 81: Analog Power, Digital Power, And Serial Output Option Definitions

    Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Analog: Power Output and Digital: Power Output options. For details about setting these options, see: Enable and configure analog power outputs...

  • Page 82: Cellular Option Definitions

    Cellular option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager cellular setting options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure cellular options. Option Description Identifies the access point name that connects your device to the correct cellular network.

  • Page 83: Device (Report) Option Definitions

    Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical Support. Device (report) option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager device (report) setting options for Connect Sensor. For details about setting these options, see Configure report settings.
  • Page 84 Send Last If set to 0, all buffered data is sent. Example: 5 = sends up to the five most recent sensor values for each sensor This option will be available in a future release of Connect Sensor. Send Location Every This option will be available in a future release of Connect Sensor.

  • Page 85: Digital Input Option Definitions

    Digital Input option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Input options. For details about setting these options, see Enable and configure a digital input. Range Default Option Description Interface Enables or disables the digital input source.

  • Page 86: Digital Output Option Definitions

    Digital Output option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Output options. For details about setting these options, see Enable and configure a digital output. Range Option Description Default Interface Enables or disables the digital output source.
  • Page 87 Alarms are only evaluated as sensors are read, and the interval between readings can be significant, even with a device using Continuous Monitoring firmware. Note that a reading may be delayed if the device is communicating with the Digi Remote Manager. For this reason, this feature...

  • Page 88: Digital Pulse Counter Option Definitions

    Digital Pulse Counter option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Pulse Counter options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure a digital pulse counter. Range Option Description Default Interface Enable Enables or disables the digital input source.

  • Page 89: Global Alarm Settings Option Definitions

    Global Alarm Settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager global alarm options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure the battery life alarm. Range Default Option Description Battery Life Specifies the battery life percentage that generates a low battery alarm report.

  • Page 90: Internal Temperature Option Definitions

    The following table provides Remote Manager internal temperature monitoring options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure internal temperature settings. CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature. Range Option...

  • Page 91: Local Interface Settings Option Definitions

    Local Interface Settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager CLI and Bluetooth options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure local interface settings. Range Default Option Description CLI Enable Enables or disables the command line interface (CLI) for local changes to the device.
  • Page 92 Range Option Description Default 600 - Serial baud bits The baud rate. 19200 230400 (fixed values within this range) Serial data bits The number of data bits that can be sent in a packet. Serial stop bits The bit that marks the end of a unit transition. none Serial parity The check bit for detecting an error in transmission.
  • Page 93 Range Option Description Default Station 3: Variable List List of variable addresses on the specified station that you want to blank monitor. The items in the list must be separated by a comma without characters spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list.

  • Page 94: Group Definitions For Connect Sensor Data Streams

    Data stream definitions The following sections provide Remote Manager data streams descriptions for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see Use Remote Manager to view device and sensor data. Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams The following table provides data stream group definitions for Connect Sensor.

  • Page 95: Connect Sensor Device-Specific (Ts1 And Ui) Data Stream Definitions

    Connect Sensor device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions The following table provides data streams definitions for the Connect Sensor device (ts1 and ui). For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

  • Page 96: Analog Input (Ain And Cl) Data Stream Definitions

    Read period When using sdpd, the device follows the First Daily Report At HHMM (sst) (days) setting. TLS/SSL data encryption for the Connect Sensor connection to Remote TLS/SSL data Manager: encryption 0 — TLS/SSL data encryption off 1 — TLS/SSL data encryption on...

  • Page 97: Analog (Avout), Digital (Dvout1), And Serial Power Output Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the analog power output (avout 1 - 4), digital power output (dvout1), and serial power output groups for Connect Sensor. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...

  • Page 98: Digital Input (Din1) Data Stream Definitions

    3 — 24 volts Read delay Time in seconds that the sensor voltage is enabled before Connect Sensor reads its value. This allows the sensor to stabilize to get an accurate reading. Digital input (din1) data stream definitions The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital input (din1) group for Connect Sensor.

  • Page 99: Digital Output (Dout1) Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital output (dout1) group for Connect Sensor. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams. Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

  • Page 100: Digital Pulse Counter (Pcnt1) Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital pulse counter (pcnt1) group for Connect Sensor. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams. Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

  • Page 101: Hart (Hart1) Data Stream Definitions

    Data stream definitions HART (hart1) data stream definitions CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...
  • Page 102 0x20 Overrun error 0x40 Vertical parity error 0x80 Always set, as it indicates a communication error A Digi error is sent when Connect Sensor has a problem derr Digi error communicating with the sensor. drev Device revision level The sensor device revision level.
  • Page 103 The sensor device hardware revision level. HART major protocol revision number. Revision number swrev Software revision level The sensor device software revision level. 16-bit expanded device type value read by the dynamic type Device type value device discovery. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 104: Data Streams For Hart Protocol

    HART device. Data streams for HART protocol Item Name Description Connect Sensor device ID Identifies the device. Identifies the device-specific function or sensor for the data Group stream. For example, hart1 corresponds to the sensor for a device with HART protocol on Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 1.

  • Page 105: Modbus (Modb1) Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the Modbus protocol. Note The Modbus protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

  • Page 106: Data Streams For Modbus Protocol

    Data streams for Modbus protocol Item Name Description Connect Sensor device ID Identifies the device. Identifies the device-specific function or sensor for the data Group stream. For example, modb1 corresponds to the sensor for a device with Modbus protocol enabled.

  • Page 107: Verify Cellular Network Coverage Using The Cli

    Verify battery life using the CLI Verify cellular network coverage using the CLI If you have physical access to Connect Sensor, you can use the CLI to verify the cellular signal strength using CLI status command. 1. On your laptop, go to www.digi.com/support...

  • Page 108: Verify Battery Life Using The Cli

    Verify battery life using the CLI Older batteries may not have enough power to connect to the cellular network and you may need to replace the battery. If Connect Sensor has been deployed awhile, check the battery life. This can be done using the CLI.
  • Page 109 Using the CLI Verify battery life using the CLI 4. Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following configuration: Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to...

  • Page 110: Cli Commands

    CLI commands The following sections provide all of the available CLI commands for configuring Connect Sensor and viewing status information. fwupdate status Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 111: Fwupdate

    The Connect Sensor device modem must be connected to the cellular network to be able to capture and display cellular information for the Connect Sensor. The modem is "awake" for a short amount of time and then automatically disconnects from the network.
  • Page 112 Number of times cellular modem was reset to recover from errors since power up. Type set and additional commands at the command prompt to configure device and sensor settings. Options See the commands in the following sections. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 113: Analog Input Cli Commands

    Analog input CLI commands Use set, the sensor identifier, and the commands in the following table to configure sensor options with the CLI. For example, type set ain1 ena=on at the command prompt to enable the analog voltage input 1 interface. Sensor identifiers: Analog voltage input 1: ain1 Analog voltage input 2: ain2...
  • Page 114 Value options Option command Description Default Enables or disables alarm reports for the Empty (all alarms disabled) Alarms analog input sources. When enabled, sends an alarm report in one of the following conditions: High alarm Low alarm Enable multiple alarms using a Delta high alarm comma separated command Delta low alarm...
  • Page 115 Value options Option command Description Default Specifies the input value to keep an alarm Hysteresis Current loop: 0.0-25.0 (mA) Current loop: 1.0 on or shut off an alarm during high and low Voltage: 0.0 - 30.0 (volts) Voltage: 1.0 alarm states. 0 —...

  • Page 116: Digital Input Cli Commands

    Digital input CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and din1 when configuring the digital input options with the CLI. For example, type set din1 ena=on to enable the digital input interface. Value options Option command Description...
  • Page 117 Value options Option command Description Default Enables or disables the device to monitor a Rising and Empty (all edge wake rise digital input during sleep mode as follows falling edge alarms off) fall (they are either all On or all Off when using wake the CLI for configuration): Enable both alarms using a comma...

  • Page 118: Digital Output Cli Commands

    Digital output CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and dout1 when configuring the digital output options with the CLI. For example, type set dout1 ena=on to enable the digital output interface. Value options Option commands Description...

  • Page 119: Digital Pulse Counter Cli Commands

    Digital pulse counter CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and pcnt1 when configuring the digital pulse counter options with the CLI. For example, type set pcnt1 ena=on to configure the digital pulse counter interface. Value options Option command...
  • Page 120 Value options Option command Description Default Enable pullup puen Enables or disables the internal pull-up resistor to drive a logic level voltage. Sensor Specifies description of the sensor for the pulse Text Empty description counter. Custom scaled unit Specifies the unit of measurement the pulse Text Empty sample unit...

  • Page 121: Analog And Digital Power Output Cli Commands

    Specifies the time in seconds that the sensor voltage is enabled before Read delay 0-120 seconds Connect Sensor reads its value. This allows the sensor to stabilize to get an accurate reading. Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which...

  • Page 122: Cellular Cli Commands

    Option command Description Value options Identifies the access point name that If you purchased Digi Bundled Services, connects your device to the correct cellular this value is preconfigured for you. network. If you purchased cellular service through a third party, contact your provider for this value.
  • Page 123 Option command Description Value options Password Specifies the password for your cellular Use only when required by your network account. cellular service provider. Length: Up to 63 characters Printable characters and spaces only (no quotation marks or backslashes) No value: disabled (no password required) SIM PIN Specifies the PIN for your cellular network...

  • Page 124: Remote Manager Cli Commands

    Use the following commands with the set command when configuring the device with the CLI. All Remote Manager configuration values are preconfigured. supplied by your cellular service provider. Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical Support.

  • Page 125: Internal Temperature Cli Commands

    Internal temperature CLI commands Use the following command with the set command when configuring the device with the CLI. CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature.

  • Page 126: Hart Cli Commands

    Use the commands in the following table with the set command and hart1 when configuring the HART protocol options with the CLI. For example, type set hart1 ena=on to enable the HART protocol. Note The HART protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware. Value options Option...

  • Page 127: Modbus Cli Commands

    Use the commands in the following table with the set command and modb1 when configuring the digital input options with the CLI. For example, type set modb1 ena=on to enable the Modbus protocol for the external sensor device. Note The Modbus protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware. Value options Option...

  • Page 128: Csense Continuous Monitoring Firmware

    If you want to use any of the optional features, you must upgrade from the standard Connect Sensor firmware to the firmware variant that includes those features. The firmware upgrade can happen only when Connect Sensor is awake and connected to Remote Manager.

  • Page 129: Enable Csense Continuous Monitoring

    Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 4 or Analog Voltage Input 4 Digital Input When using this feature, Connect Sensor never sleeps. For best performance and ease of use it is recommended that you use an external power source rather than relying on the battery within Connect Sensor.

  • Page 130: Enable Continuous Monitoring On Analog Input

    Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring. Enable continuous monitoring on analog input Note The Connect Sensor firmware must be upgraded before continuous monitoring can be enabled on the analog or digital input. For information, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware.

  • Page 131: Configure The Buffer Time For Continuous Monitoring

    Remote Manager. 2. Click Device Management > Devices. 3. Double-click on the Connect Sensor device you want to configure. 4. Expand the Configuration menu. 5. Click Device Settings. 6. Configure the buffer time range for before and after the alarm event. The time is measured in seconds.

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