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V1903-01
Intended for firmware version 12_0 and above and LogboxSESetup software 1.10
as available on http://www.kippzonen.com/Downloads
Intended for LogboxSE original with 2G modem and the 2019 version with 4G
modem.
This manual describes in detail the possibilities of the LOGBOX SE as manufactured by Physicus, Bratislava, Slovakia

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  • Page 1 Intended for firmware version 12_0 and above and LogboxSESetup software 1.10 as available on http://www.kippzonen.com/Downloads Intended for LogboxSE original with 2G modem and the 2019 version with 4G modem. This manual describes in detail the possibilities of the LOGBOX SE as manufactured by Physicus, Bratislava, Slovakia...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Service Mode ............................... 39 12.3 Without Service mode using the xxData? command ................... 40 12.4 Without Service Mode using Modbus® RTU ......................40 QUICK REFERENCE ..........................43 LOGBOX SE POSSIBILITIES AND EXAMPLES ................... 44 PROBLEM SOLVING ..........................47 15.1 Common issues ..............................47...
  • Page 4 My modem doesn’t work ..........................47 15.1.4 I get no reports on the second RS-232 port ..................... 48 15.1.5 Resetting the LOGBOX SE ..........................48 15.1.6 I can’t install the driver on Windows 8 or 10 ....................48 APPENDICES ............................50 16.1...

  • Page 5: Notes

    Note: in case technical support is required please add the configuration file of the Software interface, the log files in TXT or XLS format, add the serial number of the LOGBOX SE, and please describe your inquiry in as much detail as...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The LOGBOX SE is a data logger for slow varying low voltage 0-3V signals and digital RS485 instruments using Modbus®. It features low noise, high resolution and low power consumption as well as a GSM modem for FTP or email upload.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 Input and electrical Differential inputs Number of analog inputs A9 – A12 Input ranges 19, 38, 78,156, 312, 625, 1250, 2500mV Max. number of instruments without 2-wire signal temperature sensor Max. number of instruments with Pt100 2-wire signal & 4 wire Pt100 thermistor Max.

  • Page 8: Power Consumption Estimates

    6.2 Power consumption estimates For safe scenario’s it is advised to calculate with 50-60% of the mAh capacity as indicated on the battery used. This takes into account the self-discharge of most batteries and the possibly needed peak current for the GSM modem. Smart digital instrument need to remain powered all the time as the power-on sequence takes time and most instruments need to reach a temperature equilibrium.

  • Page 9: Hardware

    Thanks to clear layout the user can easily connect relatively large number of sensors. For better access to input connections, connectors are divided by two or three and removable. The mounting plate can be used to connect the LOGBOX SE to a mast of 45 mm or smaller. Unused cable glands are closed with a plug.
  • Page 10 The instrument is mounted in a plastic enclosure (IP65 protection class) allowing outdoor installations. For smaller measuring systems it is possible to use 6 pieces of AA battery (mignon) inside the battery compartment which is attached to the lid of the enclosure. This results in a compact and portable solution using the LOGBOX SE.

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    Last step is to connect the supplied USB cable with the computer. The LOGBOX SE Setup software can be used to setup the logger and related sensors. Do not switch the LOGBOX SE on yet. The USB connection or 6 AA batteries can both supply the board enough electrical power to perform the setup.

  • Page 12: Using The Logbox Se

    Alkaline AA batteries can be used but if the GSM modem is used it is advised to use properly charged NiMh rechargeable batteries ≥2500mA. The LOGBOX SE does not charge the 6 batteries in the holder. If there is mains power supply available, it is recommended to use the CHARGER input. The input voltage range is from 7Vdc to 13Vdc.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Sim And Attaching Gsm Antenna

    8.2 Inserting the SIM and attaching GSM antenna Before starting to send data over the internet you will need a SIM card with internet connection enabled. The SIM card holder is located on upper right corner. Sending data via the GSM modem is optional and not needed when local data logging on the SD memory card is sufficient. Location of the SIM card holder Open the SIM card holder Place the SIM card...

  • Page 14: Connecting To Differential Inputs

    8.3 Connecting to differential inputs The LOGBOX SE allows you to connect up to 4 sensors on the differential analog inputs AIN9 to AIN12 which have a selectable input from 19mV up to 2500mV. -AIN9+ and AIN9- (first sensor) -AIN10+ and AIN10-...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Sensor With A Pt-100 Thermistor

    8.5 Connecting a sensor with a Pt-100 thermistor The LOGBOX SE allows you to connect one Pt-100 temperature sensor: -AIN9+ & AIN9- voltage over 100Ω 0.05% 5ppm/ºC reference resistor / 100 measure AIN9 -AIN10+ & AIN10- voltage over Pt-100 thermistor...

  • Page 16: Connecting Digital Inputs

    8.7 Connecting digital inputs It’s possible to connect up to four digital sensors or signals to DIN1 to DIN4. The digital inputs can measure frequency, time logical high, or count Hi-Lo changes. 8.8 Connecting two Pt100 sensors It’s possible to connect two Pt100 sensors. LOGBOXGSM differential 100Ω...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Smart Sensor Via Rs-485

    8.9 Connecting a SMART sensor via RS-485 Up to 8 Modbus® SMART sensors can be addressed by the LOGBOX SE. Each one needs a unique address. Instructions for setting the address are in section 10.9 All Kipp & Zonen SMP- SGR- SUV - SHP sensors have the following connections: The sensors need constant power to stabilise and to be able to provide fast response to irradiation level changes.

  • Page 18: Pc Configuration Software

    PC CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE The LOGBOX SE Setup software is designed for easy set up of the LOGBOX SE. It is intuitive in use and a full configuration can be made in just a few minutes. The LOGBOX SE Setup software is a simple executable file, without the need for further installation.

  • Page 19: Toolbar

    Send would reset your LOGBOX SE completely. If by accident the LOGBOX SE is messed up it is possible to go back to the original settings by using the Set Default Config button explained later in this manual.

  • Page 20: Analog Configuration

    The View menu turns on or off the toolbar and status bars. It’s best to leave these on. 9.2 Analog configuration. After clicking Analog you can select all parameters of the analog inputs. Analog inputs, which should be logged, must be checked in the Measure column.

  • Page 21: Digital Configuration

    Kipp & Zonen SMART device standard settings are baudrate 19200, 8 bits, even parity and 1 stopbit. The appropriate driver for the sensor model is selected under Driver. This only works after Retrieving the setup from the Logbox SE. Currently supported are: SMPxx, SGRx, SPHx, RT1, SUVx, DustIQ, IMT Si-RS485TC-T-Tm -MB and Lufft WSxxx.

  • Page 22: Internal Values

    Modbus® address programming can be done with Kipp & Zonen SmartExplorer software that is available for download for free and a separately bought widely available USB – RS-485 converter like Kipp & Zonen UPM485 or B&B Ulinx. Use Lufft or IMT software and manuals for these instruments. Other devices need their own, manufacturer supplied, setup software.

  • Page 23: Output

    9.6 Output After clicking Output you can connect a measured input or internal value to an output, decide to log the average value, the min and max and standard deviation for your output and optionally vector if it is related to wind direction. For easier reading of the logged values the outputs can be given an alias that will be reported in the logs and in the LiveView window.

  • Page 24: Polynomials For Thermistors

    + 1.24218E+00x – 7.38502E+02 y= A3 x + A2 x + A1 x + A0 as used in the LOGBOX SE 9.6.3 Polynomials for Pt-100 With the excitation jumper placed there will be a current of approximately 600µA available to flow through the 100Ω series precision resistor and Pt100 thermistor.

  • Page 25: Polynomials For Uvs

    When you select RATIO for AIN10 the, logger will make the following calculation: Logged value OUTx = R = 100 * U = 100*Uin10/Uin9 Pt-100 Pt-100 RESISTOR A usable polynomial is calculated for °C and Fahrenheit in the Excel file that came with the downloaded software package. = -3.89779E-06x + 2.20939E-03x + 2.23389E+00x -241.600...

  • Page 26: System

    LogInterval [1-3600s] is the time between individual loggings of the gathered data. When this interval is finished the LOGBOX SE calculates average, min, max, std Dev and stores it on the SD card. On the SD card a new file is created for every day.

  • Page 27: Modem

    DataFormat sets the way that data is continuously sent via the emulated COM port on the USB connection and TX232_2 output when the LOGBOX SE is switched on and logging and the way that data is stored. As TXT with spaces or CSV with comma’s.

  • Page 28: Setup Flow

    If you want to send the log files to an FTP server than the IP, UserName and Password need to reflect your FTP server login. User settings on your FTP server need to be set correct and allow for writes for by the LOGBOX SE.

  • Page 29: Liveview

    Clicking LiveView opens the window where live logged data can be viewed. The switch in the LOGBOX SE must in the On position for logging and Start will start the actual live view and as expected Stop will stop it.

  • Page 30: Firmware Update

    BSL_USB_GUI.EXE BSL430.DLL LOGBOX SExxx.TXT In order to check the current firmware start the LOGBOX SE Setup software, click Retrieve and navigate to the system tab where there is a Firmware box. If there is a newer version available that you want to install then save the current settings so they can be restored after the upgrade.

  • Page 31: Service Mode

    To access service mode, you need to have a terminal program installed on your PC like e.g. Termite or the old Hyperterminal. Connect the LOGBOX SE via USB to the PC and connect your terminal program to the right COM port. The serial settings aren’t really important.

  • Page 32: Setup And Check Commands

    11.1 Setup and check commands 11.1.1 Help Help displays all available commands. a 1..8, Measure AIN1-4 are available a 9..20, Measure, Gain, Unipolar, Ratio AIN9-12 are available d 1..8, Measure, Frequency, Counter, Time s 1..8, Measure, Comport, bpS, Bits, Parity, sTop, Driver, Address o 1..32, Input, miN, maX, Stdev, Vector, Polynome, Alias e 1..16, Input, Type, Logint, Modemint, Alarm, Bitmask, Units not used...

  • Page 33: Question Mark Command

    11.1.2 Question mark command Example: ? SN 002/0115 Name PROlog MeasInterval 5 sec MeasDelay 0 sec RepInterval 0 sec Page 26 of 54 LogInterval 10 sec Vref 2498.650 mV Serial1 115200 bps Serial2 115200 bps RS-485 0 EWS 0 Date 01.02.2015 Time 08:12:26 11.1.3 Config...

  • Page 34: Modem

    UserNameConfig PasswordConfig 11.1.5 System System? – displays actual firmware version System? LOGBOX SE Version 9.4 Jun 3 2016 SystemOnTime (126660) 0.1 Days 11.1.6 SaveConfig SaveConfig saves current settings to non-volatile memory. Necessary after changing settings via the terminal session. 11.1.7 ReadConfig ReadConfig –...

  • Page 35: Actualdata

    RS-485 [0…1] – configures if using RS-485 port. For future extension Example RS-485 1 11.1.12 ReadFile ReadFile KLOG0001.TXT – displays requested file saved on SD memory card Example: ReadFile /LOGBOX/KLOG0020.TXT #Name LOGBOX SE #SN 004/0716 #(O1) 10kT Avg; #(O2) 10kT-par Avg; #(O3) VPOWER Avg; #(O4) GSM Avg;...

  • Page 36: Settings Via Terminal Session

    SetDefaultConfig clears all settings and then sets logging on AIN1, V3V and VPOWER. To save use SaveConfig command 11.1.14 Settings via terminal session Analog and digital inputs a x, M=y, G=y, U=y, R=y where: a x [1-4 , 9-12] – analog input number (AIN1-4 …AIN9-12) M=y [0,1] –...
  • Page 37 Example o 1, I=A1, L=1, N=0, X=0, S=0, V=1, P=5, A=WD (output 1 maps to AIN1 input channel with logging mean value, vector calculation is used with polynome nr. 5. Variable alias is WD) o 5, I=I1, L=1, N=1, X=0, S=0, V=0, P=16, A=VPOWER (output 5 maps to internal input 1 –...
  • Page 38  ModemOnDuration [0…30] – interval how long modem will wait connected to GSM network for a call; in minutes. Example ModemOnDuration 30  ModemPIN [number] – modem PIN number (max 10 digits) Example ModemPIN 485351 (configuring PIN number of inserted SIM card into the GSM modem to 485351) ...

  • Page 39: Communition Via Rs232 With And Without Service Mode

    COMMUNITION VIA RS232 WITH AND WITHOUT SERVICE MODE Once Serial2 has been setup using the USB connection and procedure to use Service Mode the Serial2 port can be used to get last logged data form the LogboxSE. Service Mode command: Serial2 [300,1200,2400,9600,19200,38400,57600,115200] – set communication speed on COM2 (report port) Example: Serial2 9600 sets Serial2 baud rate to 9600 bps, 8 bit, no parity.

  • Page 40: Without Service Mode Using The Xxdata? Command

    12.3 Without Service mode using the xxData? command Without using the Service Mode it is still possible to retrieve data using xxData? Using LogboxSESetup 1.9 and above the RS485 address was set to 2. Sending in ASCII 02Data? returns the last logged measurement data with the Alias names but no Min, Max or StdDev in one line. 02Data? 02,Vrtc=3.032,V3V=3.297,Vpow=7.529,GSM_dB=--- 12.4 Without Service Mode using Modbus®...
  • Page 41 Example: With three logged measurements, read 3x2=6 Modbus registers to form three 4 byte Float values in AB CD order. Slave ID is the LogboxSE RS485Address and is 2 in this example. Raw register output Now format the output to Float AB CD...
  • Page 42 And see the actual logged measurements. These too are the last logged measurements without Min, Max and StdDev.

  • Page 43: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE Commands summary Command parameter description see text analog inputs setup see text digital inputs setup see text serial inputs setup see text output setup MeasInterval 1…3600 measuring interval in seconds MeasDealy 1…60 measuring delay in seconds LogInterval 0…3600 logging interval in seconds RepInterval 0…3600...

  • Page 44: Logbox Se Possibilities And Examples

    LOGBOX SE POSSIBILITIES AND EXAMPLES The LOGBOX SE can handle simultaneously:  4 sensors on the differential inputs AIN9 – AIN12  4 sensors on the single ended inputs AIN1-4  digital sensors (freq, count, time) on the digital inputs DIN1-4 ...
  • Page 45 Examples. All inputs can be used at the same time. Pt-100 10k NTC LOGBOX SE 3V logic digital input DIN1 3V logic digital input DIN2 3V logic digital input DIN3 0.5V logic digital input DIN4 for CDS3 Your planned setup:...
  • Page 46 Examples Inputs needed Instrument Instrument model (diff, single ended, Input used Serial number Sensitivity number digital, RS-485) CMP10 Nr 1 Differential AIN12 16005231 9.56 CMP22 Pt100 Nr 2 Differential AIN9/10 and 11 16006354 9.78 Small BSRN CMP10 GHI Nr 1 Differential AIN9 16005231...

  • Page 47: Problem Solving

    Make sure it has a PIN The settings given in section 10.8 are a good starting point to have the LOGBOX SE sent e-mail log files using the Physicus emailbox and server. Once this works you can change to your own server and try again.

  • Page 48: I Get No Reports On The Second Rs-232 Port

    Values for min, max, stdev values, they will be not on the output 15.1.5 Resetting the LOGBOX SE When in doubt or when the red or green LED stays on for more than 5 minutes it is possible to issue a Reset command via a terminal session.
  • Page 49 Now install the msp430_ti_signed driver. Probably nothing will have changed and you still see the standard Windows USB Serial Device in Windows Device Manager. We’ll force the driver to the msp430 version: and click Next Now in the Device Mnager you should see...

  • Page 50: Appendices

    APPENDICES 16.1 Polynomials Nonstandard polynomials Kipp & Zonen uses a particular Pt-100 or TH10K in specific classes, behaving well documented to temperature changes. Therefore, it’s vital to create a perfect polynomial for temperature sensors. The tables below, taken from the manuals, show the values for a Kipp & Zonen 10k thermistor YSI 44031 and Pt-100 Let’s begin to create your polynomials: Step 1: Collect the information as shown in figure 1 and 2.
  • Page 51 Step 2: Open the Excel file or insert all your NTC thermistor information in the excel sheet. 10k thermistor YSI 44031 Temp °C Resistance kΩ 135,2 127,9 121,1 114,6 108,6 102,9 Input the V value (close to 2.5V) as indicated on the calibration sheet and the series resistor used. The column V will be recalculated Step 3: Translate this information into a graphical chart.
  • Page 52 -Select the polynomial option, put it on 3 degree , and do not forget to put a checkmark in the box “display equation on chart” at the options. Step5 : The result will be as below with a text box with the polynomial as calculated by e.g. Excel. It has been moved and made red here to be better visible.
  • Page 53 Scientific, 5 decimal places and Add. Now with 5 decimal places...

  • Page 54: Example Output Of Testgprs

    16.2 Example output of TestGprs TestGprs at+cgatt=1 ^SISO: 3, TestGprs at+creg? at+cgatt=1 "Socket","2","1","0","0","0.0.0.0:0 +CREG: 0,2 ","0.0.0.0:0" at^sics=0,contype,gprs0 ^SISO: 4, "" Modem On at+creg? ^SISO: 5, "" ^SYSSTART +CREG: 0,1 at^sics=0,apn, ^SISO: 6, "" ^SISO: 7, "" at+cgatt=1 at^sics=0,alphabet,1 ^SISO: 8, "" at+cgatt=1 ^SISO: 9, ""...
  • Page 55 at^siss=0,smauth, ^SISI: 1,2,0,0,0,0 ^SISO: 3, at^sici? ^SISI: 2,2,0,0,0,0 "Socket","2","1","0","0","0.0.0.0:0 ^SICI: 0,2,0,"100.121.202.228" at^siso=0 ^SISI: 3,2,0,0,0,0 ","0.0.0.0:0" ^SISO: 4, "" at+csq ^SISW: 0, 1 at^siso? ^SISO: 5, "" +CSQ: 28,99 at+csq ^SISO: 0, ^SISO: 6, "" +CSQ: 28,99 "Smtp","6","1","0","261","100.121 ^SISO: 7, "" at^sisi? .202.228:1024","212.57.32.39:25"...

  • Page 56: Example Output Of Testemail With 2,3,4G Modem

    16.4 Example output of TestEmail with 2,3,4G modem at^siss=0,smauth, TestEmail at^siss=2,srvtype,http at^siso=0 ModemOn turn on modem at^siss=3,srvtype,socket ^SYSLOADING first response from at+csca= removed old SMS messages in modem after about 5 seconds at^siss=4,srvtype,none SIMcard memory (no new messages) ^SYSSTART ERROR …...

  • Page 57: Example Output Of Testsync

    at^sisi? ^SISO:5,"" at^siss=0,srvtype,smtp ^SISI:1,2,0,0,0,0 ^SISO:6,"" ^SISI:2,2,0,0,0,0 ^SISO:7,"" ^SISI:3,2,0,0,0,0 ^SISO:8,"" at+creg? ^SISO:9,"" +CREG:0,1 at^siso? ^SISO:0,"" ^SISO:1,"socket",2,1,0,0,"0.0.0.0:0","0.0. +CGPADDR:1,"95.105.138.167" 0.0:0" at^smso ^SISO:2,"Http",2,1,0,0,"0.0.0.0:0","0.0.0. ^SMSO:MSOFF turn off modem at^smoni 0:0" ^SMONI:4G,2950,7,20,20,FDD,231,01,0B ^SISO:3,"socket",2,1,0,0,"0.0.0.0:0","0.0. ModemOff EC,02B0033,151,--,-99,-9.0,CONN 0.0:0" ^SISO:4,"" 16.5 Example output of TestSync TestSync 00][00][00][00][00][00][00]ÛaĉU TestSync at^sics=0,contype,gprs0 at^siss=1,conid,0 #ûƒÛaĉU%ÁÞOK Time Received 19.08.2016 17:46:49...
  • Page 58 ^SISI: 3,2,0,0,0,0 ^SISO: 5, "" ^SISO: 6, "" ^SISO: 6, "" at^siso? ^SISO: 7, "" at^siso? ^SISO: 7, "" ^SISO: 0, ^SISO: 8, "" ^SISO: 0, ^SISO: 8, "" "Smtp","2","1","0","0","0.0.0.0:0", ^SISO: 9, "" "Smtp","2","1","0","0","0.0.0.0:0", ^SISO: 9, "" "0.0.0.0:0" "0.0.0.0:0" ^SISO: 1, at^sicc=0 ^SISO: 1, at^sisc=1...

  • Page 59: Gprs - Gsm Modem Creg Result Codes

    16.7 GPRS - GSM modem CREG result codes As visible in the RS232 data dumps one of the command sent to modem is “at+creg?” Depending on the connection that has been setup one the following responses can be seen: +CREG: mode, status e.g. +CREG: 0,2 Mode Disable network registration unsolicited result code (default) Enable network registration result code...

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