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Neon 3000 family neon remote loggers (nrl)
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Neon Remote Loggers (NRL)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules in the U.S.A. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment has been tested for compliance with European regulations as follows:
Application of Council Directive:
2014/30/EU
Standards to which Conformity is declared:
CISPR 11:2010, Group 1, Class A
EN-61000-4-2:2008
EN-61000-4-3:2010
EN-61000-4-4:2012
EN-61000-4-5:2005
EN-61000-4-6:2008
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer Unidata Pty Ltd could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
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  • Page 1 Manual Neon 3000 Family Neon Remote Loggers (NRL) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules in the U.S.A. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0  Neon Technology and System Overview ................3  Neon Remote Loggers ...................... 5     Typical Neon Measurement System .................. 5     The NRL Stand Alone Data logger Implementation ............6  ...

  • Page 3: Neon Technology And System Overview

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family References This manual should be read in conjunction with the associated Starlog 4 User Manual Management Software for Loggers and Neon Terminals and Loggers Manual Neon Server Applications Software Documentation which is available on help screens on any Neon Installation and in PDF form from the main Unidata web site This manual and the StarlogV4 User Manual and the Neon Server User &...
  • Page 4 Manual – 3000 NRL Family Overview of the Neon System Unidata Manual - 3000 NRL Family - 17 09 2018.docx Page 4...

  • Page 5: Neon Remote Loggers

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family Neon Remote Loggers There are many different models of Neon Remote Loggers available. While the models may be different, and the interfaces available in various models are different, the basic operation of all Neon Remote Loggers is the same. Typical Neon Measurement System Typical Neon Measurement System The figure above is an example of a Neon installation showing an NRL connected to a...

  • Page 6: The Nrl Stand Alone Data Logger Implementation

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family Data can be viewed on the Neon Web interface in near real time from any browser and the comprehensive reporting engine within Neon allows for reporting out to other systems using email, FTP, and web services, either dynamically, every minute, or on a daily, monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

  • Page 7: Nrl Internal Architecture

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family NRL Internal Architecture The NRL Internal architecture is shown below. It contains two discrete sections: 1. A LOGGER section where the terminal connects to the field transducers and the logging scheme, scan rates and diagnostics are managed. The StarlogV4 support software allows a user to generate a logger program (called a scheme) which defines transducer information, logging scan rates, logger interval etc and various engineering unit definitions.

  • Page 8: Nrl Models

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family NRL Models There are many different models of NRL, and while the software architecture remains the same with all models, the larger models have more connectivity and more input channels than the lower models. There are two main groups: 1.

  • Page 9: Nrl Data Storage Options

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 1.10 NRL Data Storage options 1.10.1 Flash NRLs have internal Flash memory that is used to store internal data, the scheme program, and all logged data. 1.10.2 MMC/SD Card Not currently available, but future updates to NRLs will add support for saving logged data to MMC/SD cards and for loading scheme programs saved to those cards.

  • Page 10: 3004M "Low End

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3004M “Low End” These loggers have three bi-colour (red/green) LEDs: Label Description Same as the Power LED described above. SCHM Same as the Scheme LED described above. COMS A combination of the Config, Neon, and Status LEDs described above. If any of those LEDs would be green, this LED will be green.

  • Page 11: Firmware Update Indication

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family Firmware Update Indication While the logger is transferring firmware update data from either Neon, or an MMC/SD card, the logger will continue to operate as normal until the firmware data has been fully downloaded and verified. Once verified, the firmware data will be flashed, which may take up to 20 seconds.

  • Page 12: Logger Status Screen Navigation

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family DS2470BU Coulomb counter value Acc -iii uAh MSP430 ChipID Processor identifier xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ENC424J600 MAC device type 000000:000000 MAC address MAX31826 Addr Internal temperature sensor xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx DS2470 Addr Internal Coulomb counter address xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Press DOWN key to advance to next screen LoRa EUI LoRa modem ID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...

  • Page 13: Scheme Status Data

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family A00: 910.491mV LoRa EUI Logger Logger A01: 914.145mV 0000000000000000 Status Status A02: 915.391mV 100V001_001~001 Scheme Scheme A03: 914.716mV Jun 12 2017 Status Status A04: 913.443mV 17:41:42 Configure Configure A05: 913.297mV MMI V001 Logger Logger A06: 912.669mV Jun 1 2017 A07:...

  • Page 14: Configure Logger

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family Configure Logger Comment [AG1]: To do - check Various logger parameters can be configured via the Configure Logger button. These parameters are divided into three menus; General Comms Inputs Press the ENTER button (if the logger display is sleeping) and then the CONFIGURE LOGGER button on the LCD touch screen to enter the configuration menus.
  • Page 15 Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3.3.2 Communication Parameters Config Comms Logger ...press Down Status Scheme Status Configure Logger Parameter Notes Force a communications cycle to occur immediately instead of at Force Neon comms the scheduled time. Connects to the Neon Server, downloads the scheme for the Initialise NRL configured NRT ID, and starts logging.

  • Page 16: Summary Of Neon Remote Loggers

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family LoRa ABP NetAddr ABP Network Address (n/a for OTA) LoRa ABP NSK/OTA ABP Network Session Key or OTA Network ID NetID LoRa ABP DSK/OTA ABP Data Session Key or OTA Network Key NetKey LoRa FSB Frequency Sub-Band (0-9, default 0) LoRa PN Private(default) or Public network selection...
  • Page 17 Manual – 3000 NRL Family Electrical Specifications 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs) External Power: <800μA Standby, Max 500mA Active Current Draw: 3.6V Li Coin Cell (5 year life) RTC Backup Battery: Instrument Power / 12V regulated, 200mA fused, 5V regulated, 100mA fused Reference Voltage: 16 Single ended (max) or 8 Differential (max), Analog Channels:...

  • Page 18: 3008A Neon Remote Logger - 8 Analogue Channels

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3016A – Product Options Model Number Description 3016A-000 Neon Remote Logger - Ethernet / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display 3016A-00G Neon Remote Logger – Globalstar / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display 3016A-00I Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat / 16 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display 3016A-00R...
  • Page 19 Manual – 3000 NRL Family 24 bit resolution, 8 user selectable gain ranges, 0 to 5000mV (gain=1) to 0 to 39mV (gain=128) 2 independent channels, RS485, MODBUS: RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max), Functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16 2 independent channels, SDI V1.3 Compliant, instrument and recorder modes supported SDI-12: 4, 1 x 16 bit, DC to 320 Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0),...

  • Page 20: 3004A Neon Remote Logger - 4 Analogue Channels

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3008A – Product Options Model Number Description 3008A-000 Neon Remote Logger - Ethernet / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display 3008A-00G Neon Remote Logger – Globalstar / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display 3008A-00I Neon Remote Logger - Inmarsat / 8 Analog Channels / Touch Screen Display 3008A-00R...
  • Page 21 Manual – 3000 NRL Family 4 Single ended (max), 24 bit resolution Analog Channels: 1 independent channels, RS485, MODBUS: RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max), Functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16 1 independent channels, SDI V1.3 Compliant, instrument and recorder modes supported SDI-12: High speed serial interface, 16 channels, bi-directional Unidata HSIO:...

  • Page 22: 3004B-Mc Neon Remote Logger Cellular

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3004B-MC Neon Remote Logger Cellular The 3004MC Neon Remote Logger Cellular is a Neon Remote Logger in the 3004M range which has a smaller form factor than the standard metal enclosure 3004. It is housed in a polycarbonate case. It utilises the Cellular phone networks as its method of sending sensor data from the field to the Neon Server.

  • Page 23: 3004B-Me Neon Remote Logger Ethernet

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3004B-M0 and 3004B-MC – Product Options Model Number Description 3004B-M000 NRL No Modem No Batteries (no LCD) 3004B-M0B0 NRL No Modem with Lithium Battery (no LCD) 3004B-M00L NRL No Modem No Batteries with LCD 3004B-M0BL NRL No Modem with Lithium Battery with LCD 3004B-MC00 NRL 3G/4G Modem No Batteries (no LCD)

  • Page 24: 3004B-Mh Neon Remote Logger Microsatellite

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family High speed serial interface Unidata HSIO: 4, 2 x 16 bit, DC to 3KHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0,C2), Counters: 2 x 16 bit, DC to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1,C3) 1 Open Drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max Digital Outputs: USB serial port...
  • Page 25 Manual – 3000 NRL Family 4.6.1 3004B-MH Specifications Physical specifications Polycarbonate Material: 190mm x 80mm x 55mm (LxWxH) Size: 300 grams Weight: -20°C to 60°C. Not affected by humidity Operating Temperature: External antenna connection Antennae: Electrical Specifications 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs) External Power: 50µA Standby Current Draw:...

  • Page 26: 3004B-Mi Neon Remote Logger Iridium Short Burst Data

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3004B-MI Neon Remote Logger Iridium Short Burst Data The 3004MI Neon Remote Logger Iridium SBD is a Neon Remote Logger in the 3004M range which has a smaller form factor than the standard metal enclosure 3004.

  • Page 27: 3004B-Ml Neon Remote Logger Lora

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family Senses changes in logger orientation Accelerometer: Optional, 320 x 240, Colour, Resistive Touch Panel LCD Display Optional, 5 button membrane keypad Keypad 3004B-MH – Product Options Model Number Description 3004B-MI00 NRL Iridium SBD No Batteries (no LCD) 3004B-MIB0 NRL Iridium SBD with Lithium Battery (no LCD) 3004B-MI0L...

  • Page 28: 3001B-Mc/L/I/H Borehole Neon Remote Logger Cellular, Lora, Iridium Sbd Or

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family High speed serial interface Unidata HSIO: 4, 2 x 16 bit, DC to 3KHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0,C2), Counters: 2 x 16 bit, DC to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1,C3) 1 Open Drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max Digital Outputs: USB serial port...
  • Page 29 Manual – 3000 NRL Family 50µA Standby Current Draw: 3.6 Volt Lithium D Cell x2 Internal Power: 15V or 18V regulated, 80mA User Selectable Instrument Power: 1 Single ended (0-2.5V DC) with 12 bit resolution Analog channels: 1xModbus RS485 RTU protocol, 57600 baud max Modbus: 1xSDI V1.3 Compliant, instrument mode SDI-12:...

  • Page 30: Connections

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family CONNECTIONS This section provides brief descriptions of available connections/terminations for all 3000 range loggers. The tables below list each termination with a brief description. 3016A Neon Remote Logger – Connections/Terminations Unidata Manual - 3000 NRL Family - 17 09 2018.docx Page 30...
  • Page 31 Manual – 3000 NRL Family Terminal Connection Description SAT MODEM Globalstar Satellite Connection AUX+ External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply + POWER 9-30VDC AUX- External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply - MAIN+ External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply + POWER 9-30VDC MAIN- External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply - CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 32 Manual – 3000 NRL Family Terminal Connection Description AGND Analog Ground A7/D3- A7 +ve single (D3 -ve differential) A6/D3+ A6 +ve single (D3 +ve differential) AGND Analog Ground ANALOG INPUTS AGND Analog Ground A5/D2- A5 +ve single (D2 -ve differential) A4/D2+ A4 +ve single (D2 +ve differential) AGND...

  • Page 33: 3008A Neon Remote Logger - Connections/Terminations

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3008A Neon Remote Logger – Connections/Terminations Unidata Manual - 3000 NRL Family - 17 09 2018.docx Page 33...
  • Page 34 Manual – 3000 NRL Family Terminal Connection Description SAT MODEM Globalstar Satellite Connection AUX+ External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply + POWER 9-30VDC AUX- External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply - MAIN+ External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply + POWER 9-30VDC MAIN- External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply - INSTRUMENT...

  • Page 35: 3004A Neon Remote Logger - Connections/Terminations

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3004A Neon Remote Logger – Connections/Terminations Unidata Manual - 3000 NRL Family - 17 09 2018.docx Page 35...
  • Page 36 Manual – 3000 NRL Family Terminal Connection Description AUX+ External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply + POWER 9-30VDC AUX- External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply - MAIN+ External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply + POWER 9-30VDC MAIN- External 9V to 30VDC Power Supply - GND 1 Ground MODBUS Channel 1 MODBUS Channel 1 A-...

  • Page 37: 3004B-M000 - Connections/Terminations

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3004B-M000 – Connections/Terminations Terminal Connection Description OUT0 Digital Output0 Open Drain FET 30V DC,, 250mA max Ground SDI-1 SDI-12 Signal SDI-12 Ground External Power Supply - EXT PWR PEXT External Power Supply + (9V to 30V) MODBUS Channel 1 B+ MODBUS MODBUS Channel 1 A-...
  • Page 38 Manual – 3000 NRL Family Terminal Connection Description A3/C7 Analog A3 +ve single (or Optional Counter C7) A2/C6 Analog A2 +ve single (or Optional Counter C6) A1/C5 Analog A1 +ve single (or Optional Counter C5) A0/C4 Analog A0 +ve single (or Optional Counter C4) CN13 AGND Analog Ground...

  • Page 39: 3001B-M0 - Connections/Terminations

    Manual – 3000 NRL Family 3001B-M0 – Connections/Terminations 5.5.1 Option 1 SDI-12 INSITU Sensor JP Config Connection Description Cable Colour P8 C0 P1 SDI SDI-12 Signal White JP1 – CLOSED P9 GND (to supply power to sensor) JP2 – OPEN P2 MB+ Ground Blue...
  • Page 40 Manual – 3000 NRL Family 5.5.3 Option 3 4-20mA INSITU Current Loop Sensor JP Config Connection Description Cable Colour P8 C0 P1 SDI JP1 – OPEN P9 GND JP2 IN POSITION 1 (linking pins 1&2 to supply P2 MB+ loop power to sensor) P3 MB- JP3 IN POSITION 2 (linking pins 2&3 to feed return...
  • Page 41 Manual – 3000 NRL Family 5.5.5 Option 5 Generic Counter Mode JP Config Connection Description Cable Colour P8 C0 Counter Input P1 SDI JP1 – CLOSED P9 GND Ground (to supply power to sensor via Red P5) P2 MB+ JP2 – OPEN P3 MB- JP3 –...

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