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Neon 2000 Family
Neon Remote Terminals (NRT) &
Neon Remote Modules (NRM)
Manual
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- Page 1 Unidata Manual - 2001 2002 NRT Issue 2.3 2008 AB/CB/JH/MS/KC Unidata Manual - 2001 & 2002 NRT Issue 2.4.doc 2008 Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Series Remote Terminals and Modules issue 3.0 2010 DM/MS/KC Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules issue 3.1 2010 DM/MS/KC Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules issue 4.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Neon Technology and Modules Overview ................ 1 Neon Remote Terminals and Modules ................2 Typical Neon Measurement System ................... 3 The Internet ......................... 3 ... - Page 3 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 10.0 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 SIM Card Installation ..............28 11.0 Battery Testing ........................30 11.1 Battery Check ........................30 11.2 Battery Replacement ......................30 12.0 Attaching an External Power Supply ................31 13.0 ...
- Page 4 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM References This manual should be read in conjunction with the associated Starlog 4 User Manual which describes the setting up of logging schemes for NRT/NRM terminals as well as all other Unidata Data loggers.
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Page 5: Neon Technology And Modules Overview
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NEON TECHNOLOGY AND MODULES OVERVIEW Neon is a system for collecting measurements from field instruments and transmitting the measurements to a central system for data recording, analysis, reporting and data transfer to other external systems. The Neon system also provides facilities for data collection, analysis, reporting and field measurement equipment and management within specified areas as defined by the system. -
Page 6: Neon Remote Terminals And Modules
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Neon Remote Terminals and Modules There is a range of different Neon Remote Terminals and Modules available and the details of these different models are detailed within this manual. While the models may be different, and the interfaces available in various models are different, the basic operation of all Neon Terminals and Modules is the same Neon Remote Modules and Terminals... -
Page 7: Typical Neon Measurement System
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Typical Neon Measurement System The figure above is an example of a Neon installation showing an NRT/NRM connected to a Water Level Instrument. Every day the NRT/NRM will send, via GPRS to the Neon server, a “packet”... -
Page 8: Nrt/Nrm Internal Architecture
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT/NRM Internal Architecture The NRT/NRM Internal architecture is shown below. It contains two discrete sections, A LOGGER section where the terminal connects to the field transducers and the logging scheme, scan rates and diagnostics are managed. The Starlog 4 support software allows a user to generate a logger scheme which defines transducer information, logging scan rates, logger interval etc and various engineering unit definitions. -
Page 9: Summary Of Neon Remote Terminals And Modules
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM SUMMARY OF NEON REMOTE TERMINALS AND MODULES There are many different models of Neon Remote Terminals and Modules. The main models are summarised below and a full list of all models is included in the Appendix of this manual. -
Page 10: 2014D Neon Remote Terminal - Gsm
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM The 2011D NRM GSM supports integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger. Its built-in modem supports packet data, and SMS communications. It has long battery life and low operating costs through use of advanced microcontroller technology. 2014D Neon Remote Terminal –... -
Page 11: 2013D Neon Remote Module - Nextg
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM The 2013D NMM NextG supports integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger. Its built-in modem supports packet data, and SMS communications. It has long battery life and low operating costs through use of advanced microcontroller technology. 2013D Neon Remote Module –... -
Page 12: 2012D Neon Remote Module - Satellite
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM The 2016D NRT NextG supports integrated logging or automated collection of data from an external data logger. Inputs include analog, digital and SDI 12 data logger interface standard. There is also Modbus support, a partial implementation of the Modbus protocol which allows for extract data (get) and place data (put) from/to a specific register within the Modbus RTU on an RS485 connection. -
Page 13: 2500A Neon Display Unit
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM The 2015D NRT Satellite is designed to automate collection of remote data from environmental monitoring, industrial measurements, and utility metering via the international Globalstar LEO Satellite network from any location on the globe, except the Arctic, Antarctica, and Africa. -
Page 14: Nrt/Nrm Getting Started
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT/NRM GETTING STARTED Neon Terminals (NRT/NRM units) are small, ultra-low power microprocessor-based devices designed to collect data from data loggers and SDI-12 instruments. This data is then sent via GPRS Cellular Networks or Satellite packet data to a Neon server on a programmed schedule, or as required for alerts. -
Page 15: Neon ( Nrt) Display Unit
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Neon ( NRT) Display Unit The Neon Display Unit is built into some models of NRT/NRM and is also available as a standalone unit to be used as a field setup tool. There are info and signal strength indicator/buttons and the facility to initialise an NRT/NRM in the field. - Page 16 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM If initialization has not occurred keep waiting for one or two hours, or try the next day, for the first initialization to complete. If you can’t complete the first initialization, there could be a problem with the satellite system or the Satellite modem equipment and you should check with Unidata.
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Page 17: Nrt/Nrm Terrestrial Setup And Test
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT/NRM TERRESTRIAL SETUP AND TEST The NRT/NRM Terrestrial has a SIM card which needs to be installed and the NRT/NRM should on power up and connect to the Cellular network within a few seconds. Note the SIM card must have the security PIN number switched off or disabled. - Page 18 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Communications Window NRT/NRM Access Screen Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 14...
- Page 19 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Received Signal Indicator Serial number Check Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 15...
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Page 20: Nrt/Nrm Satellite Setup And Test
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT/NRM SATELLITE SETUP AND TEST The NRT/NRM Satellite has an internal Globalstar/ Qualcomm Satellite modem specifically for use on the Globalstar Satellite system. You will need to contact Globalstar in your region and set up an account for use of the Globalstar service. The Globalstar regional office will require the Electronic Serial Number of the modem and may need to have the modem set up for the regional operating parameters Once the Globalstar modem has been registered with Globalstar and the account has been set up... - Page 21 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM The screen shots below indicate some of the parameters which can be checked using Starlog version 4 support software using the communications window. Press “C” to enter communications window and then press “S” to select signal mode. A number of parameters are displayed.
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Page 22: Nrt/Nrm Power Requirements
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT/NRM POWER REQUIREMENTS Internal Power The NRT/NRM Terminals can be powered by internal batteries and / or with an external battery supply. The recommended batteries are SAFT Lithium batteries which are specified in this manual. The Lithium batteries provide high inrush current required for modern cellular hand phones. -
Page 23: Nrt/Nrm Installation
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT/NRM INSTALLATION The following section describes the NRT/NRM installation procedure, using Model 2001- 811 as an example. The installation process is similar for all models. NRT/NRM Installation Kit The NRT/NRM installation kit supplied by Neon may include the following: •... -
Page 24: Neon Setup Recommendations
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Neon Setup Recommendations The NRT/NRM should be registered as part of a scheme before being installed in the field. This will allow for commissioning of the NRT/NRM and verification that communications can be established between the NRT/NRM and the Neon server. Once in the field the NRT/NRM should be placed in the area of greatest signal strength. - Page 25 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT Example which is secured within a Weatherproof Enclosure Mount the NRT onto the plate, securing it with the four short machine screws as shown in the figure above. Rubber self-sealing glands are provided in the base of the enclosure for external wiring connections.
- Page 26 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Once the field devices have been connected to the field termination strip mount it firmly onto the NRT as shown below. An NRT installed with FTS connected Pole Mounting The weatherproof enclosure can be pole-mounted using the supplied kit. First secure the pressed-steel backing plate to a suitable pole with the u-bolts, clamp plates, nuts and washers.
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Page 27: Nrt/Nrm Commissioning
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM NRT/NRM COMMISSIONING Once the NRT/NRM has been installed and all connections made, field commissioning can be conducted. If any of the commissioning tests fail, more information may be found in the appendix. Commissioning tests are as follows: NRT/NRM Powered On Confirm that the status LED, visible through the infra red window on the front of the unit, is flashing. - Page 28 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM • The COMMS window will be displayed showing communications with the NRT/NRM. • Press ALT+M to enter the NRT/NRM menu. • From the main menu select Setup. • From the Setup menu select Init. The NRT/NRM will initialise itself and attempt to communicate with the Neon server.
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Page 29: 2001 Sim Card Installation
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 2001 SIM CARD INSTALLATION The following section describes the procedure for installing a SIM into an NRT/NRM. This section only needs to be performed if the SIM within the NRT/NRM needs replacing, or if it is known that the NRT/NRM does not contain a SIM. - Page 30 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM After removing the four screws, hold the end plate and carefully slide the casing away from the end plate. If necessary push down gently on the antenna stub to release it from the casing aperture.
- Page 31 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Slide the SIM cover gently to the left with a fingernail or matchstick until it clicks. The SIM cover can now be lifted gently and hinged open. Insert the SIM with the gold contacts away from you and the cut corner at the top right as shown below SIM card inserted.
- Page 32 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 10.0 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 SIM CARD INSTALLATION The following section describes the procedure for installing a SIM into an NRT/NRM. This section only needs to be performed if the SIM within the NRT/NRM needs replacing, or if it is known that the NRT/NRM does not contain a SIM.
- Page 33 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM SIM card installed. Replace the battery, ensuring correct polarity. Return the NRT/NRM assembly carefully to the case, ensuring the antenna stub is correctly located in its aperture. Secure the NRT/NRM end plate with the four screws. Re-attach the antenna. Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 29...
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Page 34: Battery Testing
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 11.0 BATTERY TESTING 11.1 Battery Check The presence of a battery can be verified without opening the NRT/NRM. Look for the flashing LED through the window on the front of the NRT/NRM unit. If the NRT/NRM is in an idle state the LED will flash faintly once every second. -
Page 35: Attaching An External Power Supply
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 12.0 ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY This section describes the procedure for attaching an external power supply to the NRT/NRM. Remove the cover of the weatherproof enclosure and remove the NRT/NRM if a weatherproof enclosure is provided. -
Page 36: Nrt/Nrm Terrestrial External Antenna
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 13.0 NRT/NRM TERRESTRIAL EXTERNAL ANTENNA This section describes fitting of an external antenna to the NRT/NRM Terrestrial Unscrew the ¼ wave helical stub antenna from the NRT/NRM unit. Rubber self-sealing glands are provided in the base of the weatherproof enclosure for external wiring connections. -
Page 37: Nrt/Nrm Satellite Antenna Information
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 14.0 NRT/NRM SATELLITE ANTENNA INFORMATION (Limited extracts from Qualcomm 1620 manual- permission granted by Qualcomm) 14.1 Mounting Antennas On-Site This section describes the Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA, also called an Outdoor Unit or ODU) hardware, including specifications for antennas and antenna cable. It also describes how to calculate antenna cable length and mount antennas. -
Page 38: Antenna Dimensions And Weight
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 14.3 Antenna Dimensions and Weight The DRA antenna is 103 millimetres diameter by 63 millimetres tall (4.1 inches diameter by 2.5 inches tall). The weight for the antenna is less than 250 grams (8.8 ounces). 14.4 Antenna Depiction This section includes the following technical drawings that depict the antenna:... -
Page 39: Antenna Cable Specifications
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM Note In the two figures above, dimensions are shown as: millimetres [inches]. Millimetres are the controlling dimensions on these drawings. Inch dimensions are for reference only. 14.5 Antenna Cable Specifications The DRA antenna requires two (2) cables, one for transmit and one for receive: •... - Page 40 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM QUALCOMM does not provide cables for OEM bulk applications since OEMs may need cables of different lengths for particular applications. Listed below are potential suppliers of RF and microwave connectors and cable assemblies. Volex Inc.
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Page 41: Calculating Antenna Cable Length
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 14.6 Calculating Antenna Cable Length The maximum loss for an antenna cable of any length is 0.6 dB at 1.6 GHz for modem transmit and 3 dB at 2.5 GHz for modem receive. You must take these losses into accountwhen calculating antenna lengths for a GSP-1620 modem installation. -
Page 42: Appendix A - 2001, 2002 Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 15.0 APPENDIX A – 2001, 2002 CONNECTIONS XRT Connector 6 1 7 2 3 4 8 5 9 DB9 RA/F - CN1 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 DB9 M - CN3 RS 485+ RS 485- +12V... -
Page 43: Appendix B - 2014D, 2015D, 2016D 25 Way Signal Connector Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 16.0 APPENDIX B – 2014D, 2015D, 2016D 25 WAY SIGNAL CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS Pin No. Signal Analog 0 Input Analog 1 Input Analog 2 Input Analog 3 Input Digital Ground Modbus A- Modbus B+ AREF Output HSIO Clock Digital Ground... -
Page 44: Appendix C - 2011D, 2012D, 2013D, 2014D, 2015D, 2016D 9 Way Rs232 Connector Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 17.0 APPENDIX C – 2011D, 2012D, 2013D, 2014D, 2015D, 2016D 9 WAY RS232 CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS Pin No. Signal No Connect TXD (OUT) RXD (IN) FTU (IN) Ground No Connect DCD (IN) RTS (OUT) No Connect Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 40... -
Page 45: Appendix D - 2103D Field Termination Strip Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 18.0 APPENDIX D – 2103D FIELD TERMINATION STRIP CONNECTIONS Connector Name Signal Digital Ground Digital Ground CMB- Modbus A- CMB+ Modbus B+ HSIO Data HSIO Clock HSIO Sync Digital Ground Digital Ground OUT0 OUT 0 Output Digital Ground... - Page 46 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 2103D Field Termination Strip Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 42...
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Page 47: Appendix E - 2011D Neon Metering Module - Gsm Signal Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 19.0 APPENDIX E – 2011D NEON METERING MODULE - GSM SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Connector Name Signal DATA HSIO Data CLOCK HSIO Clock SYNC HSIO SYNC Digital Ground AGND Analog Ground Analog 3 Input AGND Analog Ground Analog 2 Input... - Page 48 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 2011D Neon Metering Module - GSM Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 44...
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Page 49: Appendix F - 2012D Neon Satellite Module Signal Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 20.0 APPENDIX F – 2012D NEON SATELLITE MODULE SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Connector Name Signal CN10 EXT PWR External Power Input No Connect Digital Ground Digital Ground Counter 3 Input Digital Ground Counter 2 Input Digital Ground Counter 1 Input Digital Ground... - Page 50 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 2012D Neon Satellite Module Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 46...
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Page 51: Appendix G - 2013D Neon Metering Module - Next G
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 21.0 APPENDIX G – 2013D NEON METERING MODULE - NEXT G Connector Name Signal DATA HSIO Data CLOCK HSIO Clock SYNC HSIO SYNC Digital Ground Analog 3 Input Analog 2 Input Analog 1 Input Analog 0 Input AGND Analog Ground... - Page 52 Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 2013D Neon Metering Module - Next G Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 48...
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Page 53: Appendix H - 2001, 2002 To Laptop Computer Cable Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 22.0 APPENDIX H – 2001, 2002 TO LAPTOP COMPUTER CABLE CONNECTIONS The NRT/NRM can connect to a laptop computer for setup and configuration using Starlog 4 Software. When this connection is required the cable below is required. If you are using a computer without a DB9 RS 232C connector / Serial interface a USB to RS 232 C adaptor will be needed. -
Page 54: Appendix I - 2011D, 2012D, 2013D, 2014D, 2015D, 2016D To Laptop Computer Cable Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 23.0 APPENDIX I – 2011D, 2012D, 2013D, 2014D, 2015D, 2016D TO LAPTOP COMPUTER CABLE CONNECTIONS The NRT/NRM can connect to a laptop computer for setup and configuration using Starlog 4 Software. When this connection is required the cable below is required. If you are using a computer without a DB9 RS 232C connector / Serial interface a USB to RS 232 C adaptor will be needed. -
Page 55: Appendix J - 2001, 2002 Ancillary Logger Connections
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 24.0 APPENDIX J – 2001, 2002 ANCILLARY LOGGER CONNECTIONS 24.1 Ancillary Logger Setup The NRT/NRM can use its internal Micrologger component for logging, and it can also address an ancillary logger. The procedure is detailed below This setup is an advanced configuration and we strongly suggest you contact the support team at Unidata if you wish to use this feature to confirm the setup requirements. -
Page 56: 2602A Data Cable Details
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 24.3 2602A Data Cable Details NRT/NRM Connector - Pin STARLOGGER connector - Pin Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 52... -
Page 57: Appendix K - 2011D, 2012D, 2013D, 2014D, 2015D, 2016D
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 25.0 APPENDIX K – 2011D, 2012D, 2013D, 2014D, 2015D, 2016D 25.1 Ancillary Logger Setup The NRT/NRM can use its internal Micrologger component for logging, and it can also address an ancillary logger. The procedure is detailed below This setup is an advanced configuration and we strongly suggest you contact the support team at Unidata if you wish to use this feature to confirm the setup requirements. -
Page 58: 2602B-1 Ancillary Logger Data Cable Details - Starlogger
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 25.2 2602B-1 Ancillary Logger Data Cable Details - Starlogger NRT/NRM Connector - Pin STARLOGGER connector - Pin 25.3 2602B-2 Ancillary Logger Data Cable Details - Micrologger NRT/NRM Connector - Pin MICROLOGGER connector - Pin Unidata Manual - Neon 2000 Family Remote Terminals and Modules Issue 4.0.docx Page 54... -
Page 59: Appendix L - Summary Of 2000 Family Model Numbers
Manual – Neon 2000 Family NRT & NRM 26.0 APPENDIX L – SUMMARY OF 2000 FAMILY MODEL NUMBERS Model # Description Neon Metering & Remote Modules-GSM 2011D-A00 NEON Metering Modules- GSM 2011D-AB0 NEON Metering Module-GSM 2011D-A0L NEON Remote Module-GSM 2011D-ABL NEON Remote Module-GSM Neon Satellite Modules 2012D-A00...
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