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SENSORMETRIX Argon 100 Hardware User Manual

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Argon 100 - Hardware User Manual
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Registered in England No. 4004881
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GSM Temperature Monitor
Rev 1.6
Argon 100
Hardware User Manual
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  • Page 1 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Argon 100 - Hardware User Manual GSM Temperature Monitor Rev 1.6 Sensormetrix sales +44(0)118 976 9023 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 A member of the Olancha Group Ltd Spencers Wood email sales@sensormetrix.co.uk Reading www.sensormetrix.co.uk Registered in England No. 4004881 VAT Registration No.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Contents Page Introduction Function Features Specifications What’s in the Box Basic Setup Setup LED Configuration and Status Setup Proton-1 Sensor Adapter Steady State Operation Add or Remove Sensors SMS Commands Setup Examples General Notes Technical Diagrams...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Microsoft .NET framework required – ensure Windows has latest service pack installed on your computer). The Argon software is designed to operate only with Sensormetrix temperature 1-wire sensor(s) in conjunction with Serial RS232 Proton-1 Temperature adapter. (Included in Argon kit).

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Specifications Frequency band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz Dimensions: 93 x 67 x 28mm Weight: 385g (excluding PSU) Supply voltage: 5 - 60V Modem temp limits: -20 to +70°C -30 to +125°C Sensor temp limits:...

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual What’s in the Box Argon 100 Kit The Argon 100 Kit comes with the following products as standard: • Argon Base Unit • Proton1 Sensor Adaptor • Siretta Delta 2 Antenna • Argon Power Supply •...

  • Page 6: Basic Setup

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Basic Setup Figure 1. Front view SIM Card Holder RS232 Temp-Sensor Attachment (contents to Proton-1. See page 9) Mini-USB - not used for LED Status Lights Argon 100 Figure 2. Back view Antenna Connector Power...

  • Page 7: Setup

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Setup Insert SIM Card With the Argon RS232 sensor pointing down insert the SIM card this way. See quick start guide (Appendix A) page 21 Power Connection Use the power supply provided for powering the Argon from standard wall socket.

  • Page 8: Led Configuration And Status

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual LED Configuration and Status Figure 3. Argon LEDs Blue Green The following table shows the meaning for the LED status and the different states that they represent. Table 1. LED states LED Colour LED Status...

  • Page 9: Setup Proton-1 Sensor Adapter

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Setup Proton-1 Sensor Adapter 1. Connect the proton-1 adapter to the RS232 connection on the Argon unit. 2. Power off the Argon, wait 8-10 seconds and power up the Argon. 3. The green status light on the Proton-1 will now rapidly blink to indicate it’s in programming mode.

  • Page 10: Sms Commands

    Commands are of the format [password] command [parameters]. If an invalid command is sent to the Argon 100, it will reply with an SMS text message “ERROR command not recognised”. Invalid parameters supplied will give a command specific error message.
  • Page 11 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual SENSOR Set sensor_no/min temp/max temp/report type/alias. a. sensor_no: 1-5 b. Min temp & max temp (sometimes called safe limits) are in Celcius. The format must be as follows: 1. -/+xxx.x (numbers only) 2. Example: -12.3°C is denoted by -012.3 3.
  • Page 12 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual NOTIFY Set the Alert or Log to a set medium, i.e. SMS, Email, URL. a. notify_type: Chooese to program datalog feature or alert/alarm feature. 1. log: where to send the temperature datalog too. 2. alert: where to send the temperature alert too b.

  • Page 13: Setup Examples

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Setup Examples SMS ALERT (NO REPEAT) Setup a non repeating alert on sensor 1 called kitchen to be sent via SMS to +447770123456 if the temperature exceeds, and then falls back within the range of 15˚C to 21˚C.

  • Page 14: General Notes

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual General Notes If the SMS password is forgotten then the Argon it can also be reset using the Windows based serial configuration utility. Please contact us for information on how to perform this task if required.

  • Page 15: Technical Diagrams

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Technical Diagrams All dimensions are shown in mm. The mounting holes are suitable for a M3 fixing screw. (Holes are covered by Argon Label). Figure 4. Top View   Figure 5. Serial Connector View  ...
  • Page 16 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Figure 6. Antenna and Power Connector View Figure 7. SIM and GPIO Indicator View   Sensormetrix sales +44(0)118 976 9023 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 A member of the Olancha Group Ltd Spencers Wood email sales@sensormetrix.co.uk...

  • Page 17: Terminal Installation Considerations

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Terminal Installation Considerations Environmental conditions: The terminal must be installed so that the environmental conditions stated such as temperature, humidity and vibration are satisfied. Additionally, the electrical specifications must not be exceeded. GSM Signal strength: The terminal/antenna has to be placed in a position that ensures sufficient GSM signal strength.
  • Page 18 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Power Supply • Use a high-quality power supply cable with low resistance. This ensures that the voltages at the connector pins are within the specified range, especially during the maximum peak current of approximately 2A.

  • Page 19: Safety Recommendations

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Safety Recommendations PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be used with caution in the following areas: •...

  • Page 20: Conformity Assessment

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Conformity Assessment The Argon solution is based on the Sequoia SQ864 GSM Modem. The SQ864-GPRS terminal conforms to the R&TTE Directive as a stand-alone product, so if the terminal is installed in compliance with the telecom installation instructions then no further evaluation is required under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE...

  • Page 21: Appendix A - Quick Start Guide

    SMS & Call Alerts. Move to step 5. 1 flash every second = no GSM coverage. If this happens relocate the Argon to an area with GSM coverage. Or use a high-gain antenna, Sensormetrix can supply a wide range of antenna options. Green...
  • Page 22 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual 5. Connect Proton-1 and 1x Temp Sensor 5.1. Connect the proton-1 adapter to the RS232 connection on the Argon unit. 5.2. Power off the Argon, wait 8-10 seconds and power up the Argon. 5.3. The green status light on the Proton-1 will now rapidly bink to indicate it’s in programming mode.

  • Page 23: Appendix B - Power Connection

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Appendix B - Power Connection The DC power supply must be connected to the power input. The characteristics of the power input are as follows: • Input voltage 5 to 60V DC • Nominal input voltage 12V DC •...
  • Page 24 Hardware User Manual Power Connection: Cable The following connector cable can be purchased from Sensormetrix website: PART: 31557 for connecting to the Argon. The pin out of the cable is shown below and the power connections are shown for the Argon.

  • Page 25: Appendix C - Supplied Antenna - Delta 2

    Argon 100 Hardware User Manual Appendix C - Supplied Antenna - Delta 2 General Description The Siretta Multiband antenna combines good performance in a small size enabling its use with many of today’s GSM/GPRS, 3G and 2.4GHz products. Terminated with a right angle SMA male, it is ideally suited to applications requiring a simple, cable free set up such as Point of Sale, metering or alarm panels as well as being a popular addition to radio manufacturers’...
  • Page 26 Argon 100 Hardware User Manual © 2014 Olancha Group Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of Olancha Group Ltd.

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