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  • Page 1 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 DATA LOGGER GEOLOGGER G8 PLUS...
  • Page 2 G8 Plus Manual V1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION General Description Main Components G8 Module Connections Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) CONFORMITY MARKINGS DELIVERY Packaging Handling Inspection Storage INSTALLATION Getting Started Wiring 5.2.1 Mains Power with Battery Back Up 5.2.2 Battery Power Connection 5.2.3 Solar Power Connection 5.2.4 Sensor Cable Connection –...
  • Page 4 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 Page OPERATIONS Contd... 6.9.1.1.5 Set Date/Time 6.9.1.1.6 LAN Configuration 6.9.1.1.7 SD Card Explorer 6.9.1.1.8 Advanced Tools 6.9.1.2 Device Config 6.9.1.2.1 Mux Configuration 6.9.1.2.2 Tilt Array Configurations 6.9.1.2.3 IPTM Configuration 6.9.2 Acquisitions 6.9.2.1. New Data Acquisitions 6.9.2.2 Append Data Acquisitions 6.9.2.3 Local Acquisitions...
  • Page 5 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 Page 12.0 LIMITED WARRANTY 13.0 APPENDIX ii ii...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Resistance Measurements include Pt100 and NTC The G8 PLUS has been designed to accommodate complex geotechnical monitoring applications. It can be connected to active devices such as the Geosense Remote Mux, Digital Tilt Sensors and Tilt Array. The G8 PLUS comprises of the G8 Module which has an easy to use interface and manages data acquisition and storage along with the following features: •...

  • Page 7: Main Components

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 1.0 General Description Contd... The Geosense ® G8 PLUS is delivered and configured in accordance with customer requirements . When used as part of a Data Logging System, it will be pre-assembled and configured to suit individual project requirements.

  • Page 8: G8 Module Connections

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 1.0 INTRODUCTION Contd... 1.3 G8 module connections ® The Geosense G8 Module is at the heart of the G8 PLUS, controlling and storing data from the Data Logging System. 1.3.1 G8 Module Ethernet/LAN connection Alarm (Max 24VAC/DC 3A) RS232 Static Switch (12V 0.3A)

  • Page 9: Electro Magnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    This ensures correct operation under the harshest of site conditions. ® Cables attached to a Geosense G8 Data Logger Systems should have adequate shielding to minimise the affects of electrical noise (EMI) and have the correct functional earth.

  • Page 10: Conformity

    Tel: +44 (0)1359 270457, Fax: +44 (0)1359 272860 www.geosense.co.uk Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity We Geosense Ltd at above address declare that the equipment detailed below, complies with the requirements of the following EU Directives:- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC •...

  • Page 11: Markings

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 3.0 MARKINGS ® G8 PLUS are labelled with the following information:- Geosense Manufacturers telephone number & website address Product group: Data logger Product type: Data Acquisition System Model: G8 PLUS Input supply: 220 Volts AC to 12 Volt DC or 12 Volt DC Serial number: CE &...

  • Page 12: Delivery

    This section should be read by all users of Geosense G8 PLUS. 4.1 Packaging Geosense® G8 PLUS is packed for transportation to site. Packaging is suitably robust to allow normal handling by transportation companies. Inappropriate handling techniques may cause damage to the packaging and the enclosed equipment. The packaging should be carefully inspected upon delivery and any damage MUST be ®...

  • Page 13: Installation

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.0 INSTALLATION ® This section of the manual is intended for all users of Geosense G8 PLUS and is intended to provide guidance with respect to their installation. It must be remembered that no two installations will be the same and it is inevitable that some ‘fine tuning’...

  • Page 14: Wiring

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.0 INSTALLATION contd... 5.2 Wiring The individual components of the Geosense ® G8 PLUS are all pre-wired so that the only wiring that is required will be:- • Mains power (where applicable) • Solar panel power (where applicable) •...

  • Page 15: Mains Power With Battery Back Up

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.2 Wiring contd... 5.2.1 Mains power with battery back up The unit is mains powered with a battery back up which means that it can be operated using mains only but it is recommended to have a back up in case of mains failure. The unit is supplied with the red cable terminal on the battery removed + POSITIVE...
  • Page 16 AC but this is then transformed down to 12 volt DC for the operating components. The battery is trickled charged from the mains as a back up in case of mains power The Geosense ® G8 PLUS is supplied with the mains cable already pre-wired into the...

  • Page 17: Battery Power Connection

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.2 Wiring contd... 5.2.2 Battery powered connection Where a battery only is used everything will be pre-wired so there is no wiring to be done but the following will be required:- • Connect the battery • Turn on the CPU 5.2.3 Solar power connection The internal power cable will already be wired internally and...

  • Page 18: Sensor Cable Connection - Braided

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.2 Wiring contd.. 5.2.4 Sensor cable connections - braided cable (typically MEMS sensors) Undo the dome nut and feed the cable through the rubber seal allowing enough length to reach the required Flexi-Mux terminal Undo the dome nut and feed the cable through the rubber seal allowing enough length to reach the required Flexi-Mux Measure ~ 25mm of braid...
  • Page 19 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.2.4 Sensor cable connections - braided cable (typically MEMS sensors) Contd... Measure ~ 10 mm along the outer sheath and mark Pull the cable back out through the gland until the mark is visible Push the cable back into the gland to the mark and tighten...

  • Page 20: Sensor Cable Connection - Foil Screened

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.2 Wiring contd.. 5.2.5 Sensor cable connections - foil screened cable (typically VW sensors) Undo the dome nut and feed the cable through the rubber seal allowing enough length to reach the required Flexi-Mux terminal Strip off the outer sheath, foil and Mylar to expose the four conductors and the drain wire.

  • Page 21: Sensor Cable Connection-Smart Mux

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.2 Wiring contd.. 5.2.6 Sensor cable connections - Smart Mux Remove required sensor connection port from the Smart Mux Strip ~10mm off the end of each of the conductor outer sheaths and bend conductors over. Place conductors into each individual terminal.

  • Page 22: Analogue Smart Mux Connection Overview

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.2 Wiring contd.. 5.2.6 Sensor cable connections - Smart Mux contd.. Depending on the specification of the G8 PLUS a Smart Mux will provide the connections for the sensors. 5.2.7 Analogue Smart Mux Connections Overview...

  • Page 23: Modem

    The standard aerial cable comes with a 2m cable which normally allows it to be located in in a suitable location in order to receive a good signal. Should the antenna need to be located further away a longer cable is available. Please contact ® for advice. Geosense...

  • Page 24: Installing Sim Card

    5.0 INSTALLATION Contd… 5.3.2 Installing SIM card GEOSENSE SUPPLY If the SIM card has been supplied by Geosense everything will have been configured as per customer requirements and there will be nothing required to be done. SUPPLIED BY OTHERS If the SIM card is to be supplied by others then we would recommend using systems with a fixed IP address.

  • Page 25: Remote Smartmux

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 5.0 INSTALLATION Contd… 5.4 Remote SmartMux Where Remote SmartMuxs are installed the connection between the devices must be made according to the RS485 standard which requires that both devices at each end of the string must be terminated with a 120Ω resistor. Where 120 Ω...

  • Page 26: Operation

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.0 OPERATION Geosense normally supplies the GeoLogger G8 PLUS pre-configured to customers requirements, including peripherals e.g. modem, Remote SmartMux etc but should it be required to alter this set it is recommended to use the following methodology.

  • Page 27: Communications Test

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.0 OPERATION contd... 6.3 Communication Test Once all configurations have been set on the peripheral devices connected to the system it is recommended that the communication between the G8 module and peripheral devices are tested. For large monitoring systems it may be useful to test each device connected to the RS485 network after each adding each device to allow for easier fault diagnosis.

  • Page 28: G8 Module Navigation

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.0 Operation Contd... 6.8 G8 Module Navigation Once the display turns on, the G8 can be navigated through the following Hierarchy...

  • Page 29: G8 Module Functions

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 Module Functions Once the display turns on, press OK to enter the configuration menu which gives the following 3 options. CONFIGURATIONS This menu allows configuration of the G8 module along with any peripheral devises connected such as the GMIUX/DMUX ACQUISITIONS This menu allows readings to be taken from both the local channels of the G8 module as well as a complete reading of the entire monitoring system.

  • Page 30: Analogue Inputs

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.1.2..1 Module 1 Supply Operation mode for accessories, connected to Vcc1 6.9.1.1.2.2. Module 2 Supply Operation mode for accessories, connected to Vcc2 6.9.1.1.2.(1/2).1 OFF Voltage is not supplied to terminal block 6.9.1.1.2.(1/2).2 On During Acquisition Voltage is supplied to the terminal block during the acquisi- tion session.

  • Page 31: Digital Inputs

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.1.3.(1/2).1. None Channel is not used 6.9.1.1.3.(1/2).2. 4/20mA Channel is set to receive 4-20mA signal 6.9.1.1.3.(1/2).3. 0-3V Channel is set to receive 3V Full scale single ended voltage signal 6.9.1.1.3.(1/2).4. 0-10V Channel is set to receive 10V Full scale single ended voltage signal 6.9.1.1.4.

  • Page 32: Sd Card Explorer

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.1.7. SD Card Explorer The options allows files on the SD card to be viewed. Use keys 0 and 1 to scroll up or down and OK to visualise subfolders and files. Press ESC to return to the previous folder.
  • Page 33 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.1.8.2.2. Midnight Reset This configuration has full functionality as described above (6.9.1.1.8.2.1) however the system automatically reboots the entire system at midnight each day in order to help maintain the operating systems performance. Again this configuration should be used where external power sources are available.
  • Page 34 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.1.8.3.3. Set FTP Rate Used to set the FTP Data upload rate. A period of 1 minute to 30 days can be set. 6.9.1.1.8.3.4. Set FTP Supply In the case where a router GSM/UMTS or a similar system is used for remote connection.

  • Page 35: Device Config

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.1.8.6.1.(1/2). Import/Export Data EEPROM Select option to either import or export the specified peripheral. 6.9.1.1.8.6.2. MUX FW Upgrade Used to update firmware on Smart Mux/Digital Mux. For further information see section 4. 6.9.1.1.8.6.3.
  • Page 36 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9.1.2.1.2. Create/Modify Mux Contd... In manual configuration first select the serial port to which the GMUX/DMUX is connected. There are 2 x RS485, 2 x RS232 and one Serial TTL port for radio connection. Next select whether the Mux should be powered during acquisition by the G8.

  • Page 37: Tilt Array Configurations

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.2.5.1. Delete Mux ID Delete a MUX configuration of the selected ID from the G8. 6.9.1.2.6.1. Delete all Mux Delete all MUX configurations stored on G8 6.9.1.2.2. Tilt Array Configuration (MUMS) This menu is devoted to the configuration of MUMS sen- sors.

  • Page 38: Iptm Configuration

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.1.2.3. IPTM Configuration For the configuration of IPTM Strings. First assign the string a ID (0-255), then select the connection method and num- ber of nodes. Assign each node its unique serial number and finally input the sampling rate.

  • Page 39: Connection

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... 6.9.4. Connection 6.9.4.1 Web Server The G8 module creates a web server within its self, protected by an user ID and password, which provides information on the main settings of the module as well as giving complete remote control of the G8.

  • Page 40: Local Connection

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.9 G8 MODULE FUNCTIONS Contd... Depending on how the G8 is connected to a network, the method in which the G8 is ac- cessed remotely slightly differs. 6.9.4.3 LOCAL Connection If a local connection is made directly from the LAN port of a PC or Laptop to the G8. The G8 is accessed by typing in the manually configured IP address of the G8 Module into a web browser or FTP Client.

  • Page 41: Smart Mux Overview

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.10 SMART MUX OVERVIEW The Analogue and Digital Smart Mux acquisition modules are designed to be used in ge- otechnical, structural and environmental monitoring. It can be used as an accessory device to the G8 PLUS which is connected using either a cable or radio module. 6.10.1.1.

  • Page 42: Mux Schematic

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.10 SMART MUX OVERVIEW Contd... 6.10.1.5. Mux Schematic 6.10.1.5.1 Minidip Configuration On the Front side of the Mux behind the transparent cover is 12 minidip switches arranged as shown in the diagram above. Starting from left the dips have the following functions: RS485/RS232 - Select the type of bus used for the G8 module connection.

  • Page 43: Radio Module Installation

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.10 SMART MUX OVERVIEW Contd... 6.10.2. Radio Module Installation 6.10.2.1. Radio Implementation To implement a radio system, turn on the G8 radio network master module that requires configuring, ensuring the radios module manager is wired and enable correctly. For more information please refer to section 3.

  • Page 44: System Setting Change

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.10 SMART MUX OVERVIEW Contd... 6.10.4. System Setting Change For changes in system settings, all eight minidips of the Mux should be put in the ON or UP position. Both green and red LEDs will alternately flash slowly during the data deletion. The process is complete when both LED alternately flash rapidly.

  • Page 45: Import And Export Calibration Data

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 6.10 SMART MUX OVERVIEW Contd... Once the process is complete a notification will appear. It will show if the update has been successful or not. Press the ESC button on the G8 module and turn the Firmware update minidip to OFF on the Mux.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0 MAINTENANCE ® G8 PLUS are basically maintenance free device for most applications but the Geosense following should be checked periodically:- ITEM ACTION Enclosure Check for damage, water ingress Cable glands Check tightness External cables Check for damage...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    G8 Plus Manual V1.0...

  • Page 48: Specification

    Dimensions 400 x 450 x 210 10.0 SPARE PARTS In general spare parts are not usually required for Geosense ® G8 PLUS but as they consists of various electronic components there is always the possibility of an item failing. In...

  • Page 49: Return Of Goods

    11.4 Packaging and Carriage All used goods shipped to the factory must be sealed inside a clean plastic bag and packed ® in a suitable carton. If the original packaging is not available, Geosense should be ® contacted for advice. Geosense will not be responsible for damage resulting from inadequate returns packaging or contamination under any circumstances.
  • Page 50 ® Sufficient site data has been provided to Geosense by the purchaser as regards the nature of the installation to allow Geosense to select the correct components and ® configuration for the Geosense G8 PLUS.
  • Page 51 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 13.0 APPENDIX - DIP SWITCH Note* The dip switches are used to identify the smart mux are in reverse order. (LSB = 1)
  • Page 52 G8 Plus Manual V1.0 Nova House . Rougham Industrial Estate . Rougham . Bury St Edmunds . Suffolk . IP30 9ND . England . Tel: +44 (0) 1359 270457 . Fax: +44 (0) 1359 272860 . email: info@geosense.co.uk . Www.geosense.co.uk...

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