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  • Page 1 Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Digi Connect® Sensor Get started Learn about Connect Sensor product components Verify product components Connect Sensor LEDs Connect Sensor ports and buttons Wake Connect Sensor Set up a Connect Sensor Safety information Activate the SIM card Assemble Connect Sensor Install the magnet mount...
  • Page 4 Configure Remote Manager settings Configure battery life percentage alarms Battery life alarm and alarm notification Create a battery life alarm for Connect Sensor devices Configure the global battery alarm for a device Configure internal temperature settings Configure local interface settings: CLI and Bluetooth...
  • Page 5 Modbus Protocol Settings option definitions Data stream definitions Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams Connect Sensor device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions Analog input (ain and cl) data stream definitions Analog (avout), digital (dvout1), and serial power output data stream definitions...
  • Page 6 Internal temperature CLI commands Modbus CLI commands Troubleshooting Connect Sensor LEDs for troubleshooting Device not responding Check the battery Reset the device Restore factory defaults to the device Device not connected to the cellular network Verify SIM configuration Check cellular antenna...

  • Page 7: Digi Connect® Sensor

    You can sign in to your Remote Manager account to view the reports or use the Digi Connect Wizard app on a mobile device and pair it with a nearby Connect Sensor to view real-time sensor and device data in the field.

  • Page 8: Get Started

    Configure pins and protocols Configure Connect Sensor device settings Learn about Connect Sensor product components These sections include a list of Connect Sensor components, and reference information about the Connect Sensor LEDs, ports, and buttons. Verify product components Connect Sensor includes the following components:...
  • Page 9 If you have purchased Digi Bundled Services, the SIM card is activated by default. Gasket lubricant Assemble Connect Sensor. Optional accessories The following accessories are available through Digi International Inc. For more information, visit the Digi Connect Sensor product page. Component Description Cellular antenna...
  • Page 10 Get started Learn about Connect Sensor product components Component Description Magnet mount accessory pack The pack includes four screws, and four magnets separated by plastic discs. See Install the magnet mount for installation instructions. CAUTION! The magnets are extremely powerful. Keep magnets separated. If they touch each other they are difficult to separate.

  • Page 11: Connect Sensor Leds

    Connect Sensor LEDs Connect Sensor has four LED indicators to monitor Bluetooth connection, sensor activity, cellular connection, and battery life. If Connect Sensor is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. Note The LED indicators only light up when you wake the device by manual intervention: pressing the Wake button on the device or using a magnet.
  • Page 12 Get started Learn about Connect Sensor product components Item Description Indicator light for the cellular network connection: Cellular Solid purple: Connect Sensor is waking. Red blinking: Searching for the cellular network. Blue: Blinking: Connected to the cellular network and attempting to communicate with Remote Manager Solid light: Successfully sent data to Remote Manager.

  • Page 13: Connect Sensor Ports And Buttons

    Get started Learn about Connect Sensor product components Connect Sensor ports and buttons The following figure shows the controls for setting up and configuring Connect Sensor. Item Name Description Console port Connects Connect Sensor to a computer using a USB type A to B cable for access to the command line interface (CLI).

  • Page 14: Wake Connect Sensor

    Thread sensor cables through these openings into Connect Sensor. Wake Connect Sensor If Connect Sensor is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. You can wake the device manually, if needed. Note The LED indicators only light up when you wake the device by manual intervention: pressing the Wake button inside the device or using a magnet.

  • Page 15: Set Up A Connect Sensor

    "zzz... " appears in the terminal program. If you press the Wake button or use a magnet to wake Connect Sensor during this 30-second timeout period, the LED lights will not be activated, as the device is already awake. Make sure "zzz..." appears in the terminal program before you try to wake the device.

  • Page 16: Activate The Sim Card

    You are using an activated SIM card (standard size) from your cellular service provider. Activate the SIM card provided by Digi Connect Sensor has a SIM card inserted in the device by default. To use a cellular connection, you must activate the inserted SIM card.

  • Page 17: Assemble Connect Sensor

    2. Call your SIM card provider to activate the SIM card. Assemble Connect Sensor This section describes how to assemble Connect Sensor. Be sure to complete these steps before wiring sensors to the I/O interface. CAUTION! This product contains a lithium metal battery. Prior to installation, the battery should be inspected for any signs of damage.
  • Page 18 Get started Set up a Connect Sensor b. Unlock the SIM card tray by gently pushing the metal bar toward the bottom of the tray. c. Open the SIM card tray by pulling the tray up from the top or right side of the tray.

  • Page 19: Install The Magnet Mount

    User Guide for information about Remote Manager. Install the magnet mount You can install a magnet mount on Connect Sensor so that you can securely place the device on a metal object. Make sure you have the following equipment available: Magnet mount accessory pack.

  • Page 20: Configure The Cellular Connection

    Connect Sensor and you can skip this section. Connect Sensor is configured with a default APN that you need to change to register Connect Sensor on the cellular network for your cellular service provider. Use the command line interface (CLI) to initially configure the cellular connection.
  • Page 21 Connect Sensor to a computer using a USB cable. Digi recommends drivers available at www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. 3. Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following configuration: Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to...

  • Page 22: Check The Cellular Connection

    At the command prompt type set commandname where commandname is one of the settings you updated, such as apn. After setting up and configuring Connect Sensor, use the following sections in this guide to configure additional settings and remotely manage Connect Sensor:...

  • Page 23: Wire The I/O Sensors

    View device and sensor data streams Configure Connect Sensor device settings Add a device to Digi Remote Manager To remotely manage Connect Sensor and get sensor data, you need to create a Remote Manager account and add your Connect Sensor device to your account. Note To serve our customers most effectively, Digi International Inc.
  • Page 24 3. Click Device Management > Devices. 4. Click Add Devices. The Add Devices dialog appears. You cannot use the Discover button to discover Connect Sensor devices automatically because the devices are not available on the local network. 5. From the Add Devices drop-down menu, select IMEI, and enter the number.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Associated frequencies Cellular 850 and 900 MHz bands Cellular 1800 and 1900 MHz bands Connect Sensor product specifications The following table provides a summary of general product specifications for Connect Sensor. Specifications Management Configuration Remote Manager/Local USB to Serial CLI Protocol...

  • Page 26: Cell Modem Transmit (Tx) Output Power

    E2 (0.5W) EDGE, 1800/1900 MHz Class E2 (0.4W) WCDMA FDD B1, B2, B4, B5, B8 Class 3 (0.25W) LE910-NA1 LTE All Bands Class 3 (0.2W) WCDMA All Bands Class 3 (0.25W) LE910-SV1 LTE All Bands Class 3 (0.2W) Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 27: Hardware

    Battery life Connect Sensor uses sleep and wake modes to manage power use. The device wakes only for sensor readings and sending reports to Remote Manager. It is in sleep mode at all other times to maintain low power consumption.

  • Page 28: Battery Passivization

    90 - 100% (depending on the temperature). The passivization removal process could take a week or more, if the number of times Connect Sensor wakes to take sensor readings and send reports to Remote Manager is once per day or less.

  • Page 29: Connect Sensor Hardware Replacement

    Hardware Connect Sensor hardware replacement Connect Sensor hardware replacement The Connect Sensor hardware can be replaced with Connect Sensor+ hardware. Additional external device monitoring features are available with Connect Sensor+ hardware: Modbus protocol Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 30: Firmware

    If you want to use any of the optional features, you must upgrade from the standard Connect Sensor firmware to the firmware variant that includes those features. The firmware upgrade can happen only when Connect Sensor is awake and connected to Remote Manager.

  • Page 31: Enable Csense Continuous Monitoring

    Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 4 or Analog Voltage Input 4 Digital Input When using this feature, Connect Sensor never sleeps. For best performance and ease of use it is recommended that you use an external power source rather than relying on the battery within Connect Sensor.

  • Page 32: Enable Continuous Monitoring On Analog Input

    Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring. Enable continuous monitoring on analog input Note The Connect Sensor firmware must be upgraded before continuous monitoring can be enabled on the analog or digital input. For information, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware.
  • Page 33 Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options. Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 34: Configure Pins And Protocols

    Enable and configure analog inputs Connect Sensor has four analog inputs, each of which you can configure as either a 4-20 mA current loop or a voltage input. For details about the configuration options, see Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions.

  • Page 35: Enable And Configure Analog Power Outputs

    Enable and configure analog power outputs Note Powering sensors reduces battery life. Enable and configure the power output options when you use Connect Sensor to power the analog sensors. Each of the four analog inputs also has four corresponding power outputs to power sensors. The analog power outputs work independently—each one powers only its corresponding analog input.

  • Page 36: Enable And Configure A Digital Input

    Remote Manager. Enable and configure a digital input Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.

  • Page 37: Enable And Configure A Digital Pulse Counter

    Remote Manager. Enable and configure a digital pulse counter Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.

  • Page 38: Enable And Configure A Digital Output

    Enable and configure a digital output Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously. Use Remote Manager to control a digital output level and enable an internal pull-up resistor.

  • Page 39: Enable And Configure A Digital Power Output

    Enable and configure a digital power output Note Powering sensors reduces battery life. Configure the digital power output options when you use Connect Sensor to power an external device. For details about the configuration options, see Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions.

  • Page 40: Enable And Configure The Modbus Protocol

    Modbus Protocol Settings page in Remote Manager must exactly match the Modbus protocol settings on the external sensor device(s). The configuration includes a list of variables, which specify the locations on the Modbus device that the Connect Sensor should read to collect diagnostic information.
  • Page 41 Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. 11. If Connect Sensor is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power output. For instructions, see Enable and configure a serial power output.

  • Page 42: Enable And Configure A Serial Power Output

    In the Connect Sensor configuration, you can specify a list of variable addresses for each station address. The variable addresses identify the values that should be pulled from each station device. If Connect Sensor is configured to read a variable that is unsupported by a Modbus station, no data sample is stored.
  • Page 43 A Modbus variable address includes a combination of the reading category, the logical address of the information, and the interpretation method. Together these create a variable address that can be added to a variable list in the Connect Sensor configuration. Step 1: Determine the reading category The reading category is the single digit prefix of the variable address.

  • Page 44: About Analog And Digital Input Options

    32-bits be interpreted as an IEEE 754 floating point value instead. To indicate this, the Connect Sensor variable address requires a suffix of either ‘f’ or ‘F’: If the 32-bit value can be represented as DCBA, where D represents the most significant byte of the...

  • Page 45: Hysteresis

    8:00 and 20:00. An input value suddenly reaches its high threshold at 11:00. When Connect Sensor wakes at 11:00 to take a reading, it sends a high alarm report to Remote Manager.

  • Page 46: Custom Scaled Sensor Values

    The alarm turns off when the sensor input value rises above 5 volts. Setting the hysteresis threshold to 0 (zero) causes Connect Sensor to send an alarm report every time the sensor input value exceeds a high or low alarm threshold.
  • Page 47 Note When calculating values, there must be a linear relationship between y1 and y2. If the sensor's measurements are not linear, the calculated values will not be accurate. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...
  • Page 48 Configure device (report) settings). Custom scaling factor: Refer to your sensor's manufacturer specifications for this value. Custom scaled sample unit: Unit of measurement for your application. Reported measurement: Reported value in the unit of measurement for your application. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 49: Oversampling

    For example, oversampling is configured to discover the average value of 10 readings taken 70 milliseconds apart. Whenever Connect Sensor needs a value for that sensor, such as on a scheduled wake, it actually reads the sensor 10 times, 70 milliseconds apart, averages those results, and uses the averaged value as the sensor reading.

  • Page 50: One-Time

    3. Select the Schedule Offline check box. Queue upload occurs the next time this device connects to Remote Manager. 4. Click Schedule. Recurring The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 51: Configure Connect Sensor Device Settings

    Configure local interface settings: CLI and Bluetooth Configure device (report) settings Note The Connect Sensor battery can operate 2 to 3 years when you follow standard operating conditions. Changes Connect Sensor device settings can affect battery life. For more information on standard operating conditions, see Battery life.

  • Page 52: Configure Remote Manager Settings

    Remote Manager. Configure battery life percentage alarms Battery percentage is a measurement of the remaining life of a battery used in a Connect Sensor device. This measurement gives you a data point for monitoring the health of the battery and determining whether the battery should be replaced.

  • Page 53: Battery Life Alarm And Alarm Notification

    Configure battery life percentage alarms Note If an external power source is used to power Connect Sensor and a battery is connected to the device, the battery percentage is reported in Remote Manager as 100%. Battery life alarm and alarm notification Remote Manager has two battery life alarm methods that you can configure to alert you when the battery life percentage falls below a specified threshold.
  • Page 54 Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms 6. In the Name field, enter a short, descriptive name for the alarm. 7. In the Description field, enter a description of what the alarm does. 8. In the Fire Conditions section, set the conditions that must be met for the alarm to fire.
  • Page 55 Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms 9. In the Reset Conditions section, set the conditions that must be met for the alarm to automatically reset. Specifying reset conditions is optional. If you do not select the Reset Condition option, you will have to manually reset the alarm.
  • Page 56 Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms 11. Click Create. The alarm is added to the list of alarms on the Alarms page. 12.  When the alarm is fired, the alarm status is updated to Fired on the Device Management >...
  • Page 57 Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms 5. In the Description field, enter a description of the alarm notification. 6. In the Send Email to field, enter the email address you want to receive the notification. More than one email address can be entered.

  • Page 58: Configure The Global Battery Alarm For A Device

    You can specify the battery life percentage threshold for a device in the Global Alarm Settings page. This feature alerts you when the battery percentage falls below the threshold. Connect Sensor sends an alarm report to Remote Manager, which you can review in the Data Services screen. See View battery information in a data stream.
  • Page 59 6. You can limit the data streams to the stream for one specific device. a. In the search field, enter the Connect Sensor device ID, appended by /ts1/bat, /ts1/abt, or /ts1/abt/alm. b. Click the magnifying glass icon. The specified data streams appear.

  • Page 60: Configure Internal Temperature Settings

    Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. Configure local interface settings: CLI and Bluetooth Enable or disable the CLI or Bluetooth for Connect Sensor through the Local Interface Settings option. For details about these options, see Local Interface Settings option definitions.

  • Page 61: Configure Device (Report) Settings

    Use the Device Settings options in Remote Manager to configure Connect Sensor reporting. Together, these options control how often Connect Sensor captures data, how often data is reported, and how much data is included when it is sent to Remote Manager.
  • Page 62 Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options. Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device. c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 63: View Device Information

    The battery percentage, connection history, mobile and cellular connection details, UTC time, and firmware versions are available in the System Information menu in Remote Manager. This information is available from the last time Connect Sensor reported to Remote Manager. Note For more information about Remote Manager, visit www.digi.com/products/cloud/digi-remote-...

  • Page 64: View Battery Life For A Device In Remote Manager

    Manager. 2. Click Device Management > Devices. 3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to review. 4. Select System Information > Battery Percentage to view the percentage of battery power remaining. If the remaining percentage is low, you should change the battery. For instructions, Battery replacement.

  • Page 65: View Device And Sensor Data Streams

    View device and sensor data streams You can use either Remote Manager or the Digi Connect Wizard mobile app to view device and sensor data streams. Remote Manager: View the most recently reported information and historical details about device or sensor data in a table, graph, or raw data format.

  • Page 66: View Device Data Streams

    The following images show how these two data streams appear in Remote Manager: Additional information To learn more about: Data stream groups and group-specific short names for Connect Sensor, see Data stream definitions. General information for Remote Manager data streams, see the...

  • Page 67: Use The Mobile App To View Sensor Data Streams

    Use the mobile app to view sensor data streams Connect Sensor connects to the Digi Connect Wizard mobile app using Bluetooth Smart (low energy). The Digi Connect Wizard mobile app allows you to view real-time sensor data on a nearby mobile device.
  • Page 68 7. Tap a sensor name to see real-time data. Data points load at 5-second intervals. Connect Sensor goes into sleep mode when you close the app. If you keep the app open, Connect Sensor remains awake and takes sensor readings. The device goes into sleep mode after 60 minutes.

  • Page 69: Connect Sensor Maintenance

    Firmware updates You can use either the CLI or Remote Manager to update the Connect Sensor device firmware, reload the current firmware, install optional firmware, or downgrade to a previous version of the firmware. Update the firmware using Remote Manager Use Remote Manager to remotely update Connect Sensor firmware.

  • Page 70: Update Firmware From Connect Sensor

    Firmware updates Update firmware from Connect Sensor If you need to update the firmware before a scheduled push from Connect Sensor, you can physically wake Connect Sensor to force a connection between Connect Sensor and Remote Manager. 1. Schedule the firmware upgrade for the device in Remote Manager. For instructions, see Update the firmware using Remote Manager.
  • Page 71 Connect Sensor maintenance Firmware updates Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following configuration: Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to Connect Sensor Baud rate or bits per second: 115200...

  • Page 72: Battery Replacement

    4. Place the new battery in the battery holder and connect the wiring to the battery port. Make sure the battery and its wiring are properly placed. 5. Press the Wake button and wait for the battery LED to slowly blink blue five times and then remain off. 6. Reassemble the device. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 73: Remote Manager Option Definitions For Connect Sensor

    Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor The following tables provide definitions for Remote Manager user interface options and data streams for Connect Sensor devices. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 74: Analog Current Loop Input And Voltage Input Option Definitions

    Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop and Analog: Voltage Input options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure analog inputs.
  • Page 75 Range Option Description Default Specifies the input value to keep an alarm on or shut off an Current loop: 1.0 mA Hysteresis Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA) Voltage: 1.0 volts alarm during high and low alarm states. Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts) 0 —...
  • Page 76 Range Option Description Default Oversampling The number of samples that should be taken. 2 - 100 Number Samples (ovn)

  • Page 77: Analog Power, Digital Power, And Serial Output Option Definitions

    Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Analog: Power Output and Digital: Power Output options. For details about setting these options, see: Enable and configure analog power outputs...

  • Page 78: Cellular Option Definitions

    Cellular option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager cellular setting options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure cellular options. Option Description Identifies the access point name that connects your device to the correct cellular network.

  • Page 79: Device (Report) Settings Option Definitions

    Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical Support. Device (report) settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager device (report) setting options for Connect Sensor. For details about setting these options, see Configure device (report) settings.
  • Page 80 For example, you have four sensors and set Send Last to 5. With these settings, Connect Sensor sends up to 20 sensor values in one report, which includes up to five of the most recent sensor values for each of the four sensors. The actual number of sensor values included in a report depends on how often Connect Sensor wakes and sends a report.

  • Page 81: Digital Input Option Definitions

    Digital Input option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Input options. For details about setting these options, see Enable and configure a digital input. Range Default Option Description Interface Enables or disables the digital input source.

  • Page 82: Digital Output Option Definitions

    Digital Output option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Output options. For details about setting these options, see Enable and configure a digital output. Range Option Description Default Interface Enables or disables the digital output source.
  • Page 83 Alarms are only evaluated as sensors are read, and the interval between readings can be significant, even with a device using Continuous Monitoring firmware. Note that a reading may be delayed if the device is communicating with the Digi Remote Manager. For this reason, this feature...

  • Page 84: Digital Pulse Counter Option Definitions

    Digital Pulse Counter option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Pulse Counter options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure a digital pulse counter. Range Option Description Default Interface Enable Enables or disables the digital input source.

  • Page 85: Global Alarm Settings Option Definitions

    Global Alarm Settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager global alarm options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure the global battery alarm for a device. Range Default Option Description Battery Life Specifies the battery life percentage that generates a low battery alarm report.

  • Page 86: Internal Temperature Option Definitions

    The following table provides Remote Manager internal temperature monitoring options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure internal temperature settings. CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature. Range Option...

  • Page 87: Local Interface Settings Option Definitions

    Local Interface Settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager CLI and Bluetooth options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure local interface settings: CLI and Bluetooth. Range Default Option Description CLI Enable Enables or disables the command line interface (CLI) for local changes to the device.
  • Page 88 Range Option Description Default 600 - Serial baud bits The baud rate. 19200 230400 (fixed values within this range) Serial data bits The number of data bits that can be sent in a packet. Serial stop bits The bit that marks the end of a unit transition. none Serial parity The check bit for detecting an error in transmission.
  • Page 89 Range Option Description Default Station 3: Variable List List of variable addresses on the specified station that you want to blank monitor. The items in the list must be separated by a comma without characters spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list.

  • Page 90: Data Stream Definitions

    Data stream definitions The following sections provide Remote Manager data streams descriptions for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see Use Remote Manager to view device and sensor data streams. Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams The following table provides data stream group definitions for Connect Sensor.

  • Page 91: Connect Sensor Device-Specific (Ts1 And Ui) Data Stream Definitions

    Connect Sensor device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions The following table provides data streams definitions for the Connect Sensor device (ts1 and ui). For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

  • Page 92: Analog Input (Ain And Cl) Data Stream Definitions

    Read period When using sdpd, the device follows the First Daily Report At HHMM (sst) (days) setting. TLS/SSL data encryption for the Connect Sensor connection to Remote TLS/SSL data Manager: encryption 0 — TLS/SSL data encryption off 1 — TLS/SSL data encryption on...

  • Page 93: Analog (Avout), Digital (Dvout1), And Serial Power Output Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the analog power output (avout 1 - 4), digital power output (dvout1), and serial power output groups for Connect Sensor. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...

  • Page 94: Digital Input (Din1) Data Stream Definitions

    3 — 24 volts Read delay Time in seconds that the sensor voltage is enabled before Connect Sensor reads its value. This allows the sensor to stabilize to get an accurate reading. Digital input (din1) data stream definitions The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital input (din1) group for Connect Sensor.

  • Page 95: Digital Output (Dout1) Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital output (dout1) group for Connect Sensor. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams. Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

  • Page 96: Digital Pulse Counter (Pcnt1) Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital pulse counter (pcnt1) group for Connect Sensor. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams. Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

  • Page 97: Modbus (Modb1) Data Stream Definitions

    Data stream definitions Modbus (modb1) data stream definitions CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...
  • Page 98 Coils and discrete inputs will be 0 or 1. Variable that returns a Input and holding registers will be 16-bit unsigned integer value values, or signed floating point values, depending on configuration. vars<1-4> Corresponding Modbus Comma-separated list of variable addresses. variable list Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 99: Data Streams For Modbus Protocol

    Modbus (modb1) data stream definitions Data streams for Modbus protocol Item Name Description Connect Sensor device ID Identifies the device. Identifies the device-specific function or sensor for the data Group stream. For example, modb1 corresponds to the sensor for a device with Modbus protocol enabled.

  • Page 100: Use The Cli With Connect Sensor

    Connect Sensor status information. To use CLI commands, you must connect a USB cable from a computer to Connect Sensor, and then open a terminal program in the computer. You can enter CLI commands in the terminal program:...
  • Page 101 Parity: None Stop: 1 bit Flow control: None 5. Press the Wake button on Connect Sensor and wait 5-10 seconds after the cellular LED starts blinking. 6. Type your CLI command and press Enter. fwupdate: Update the firmware on the device. See Update the firmware using the CLI.

  • Page 102: Use The Cli To View Status Information For The Device

    View battery life using the CLI. Verify cellular network coverage using the CLI If you have physical access to Connect Sensor, you can use the CLI to verify the cellular signal strength using the CLI status command. 1. On your laptop, go to www.digi.com/support...

  • Page 103: View Battery Life Using The Cli

    Use the CLI with Connect Sensor View battery life using the CLI View battery life using the CLI You can check the battery life using the CLI. Note You can also check battery life using Remote Manager. See View battery life for a device in Remote Manager.

  • Page 104: Cli Commands

    CLI commands The following sections provide all of the available CLI commands for configuring Connect Sensor and viewing status information. fwupdate status Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 105: Fwupdate

    The status information represents a snapshot in time, and is updated each time you type the status command. The Connect Sensor device modem must be connected to the cellular network to be able to capture and display cellular information for the device. The modem is awake for a short amount of time and then automatically disconnects from the network.

  • Page 106: Set

    Number of times cellular modem was reset to recover from errors since power up. Type set and additional commands at the command prompt to configure device and sensor settings. Options See the commands in the following sections. Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

  • Page 107: Analog Input Cli Commands

    Analog input CLI commands Use set, the sensor identifier, and the commands in the following table to configure sensor options with the CLI. For example, type set ain1 ena=on at the command prompt to enable the analog voltage input 1 interface. Sensor identifiers: Analog voltage input 1: ain1 Analog voltage input 2: ain2...
  • Page 108 Value options Option command Description Default Enables or disables alarm reports for the Empty (all alarms disabled) Alarms analog input sources. When enabled, sends an alarm report in one of the following conditions: High alarm Low alarm Enable multiple alarms using a Delta high alarm comma separated command Delta low alarm...
  • Page 109 Value options Option command Description Default Specifies the input value to keep an alarm Hysteresis Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA) Current loop: 1.0 on or shut off an alarm during high and low Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts) Voltage: 1.0 alarm states.

  • Page 110: Digital Input Cli Commands

    Digital input CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and din1 when configuring the digital input options with the CLI. For example, type set din1 ena=on to enable the digital input interface. Value options Option command Description...
  • Page 111 Value options Option command Description Default Enables or disables the device to monitor a Rising and Empty (all edge wake rise digital input during sleep mode as follows falling edge alarms off) fall (they are either all On or all Off when using wake the CLI for configuration): Enable both alarms using a comma...

  • Page 112: Digital Output Cli Commands

    Digital output CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and dout1 when configuring the digital output options with the CLI. For example, type set dout1 ena=on to enable the digital output interface. Value options Option commands Description...

  • Page 113: Digital Pulse Counter Cli Commands

    Digital pulse counter CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and pcnt1 when configuring the digital pulse counter options with the CLI. For example, type set pcnt1 ena=on to configure the digital pulse counter interface. Value options Option command...
  • Page 114 Value options Option command Description Default Enable pullup puen Enables or disables the internal pull-up resistor to drive a logic level voltage. Sensor Specifies description of the sensor for the pulse Text Empty description counter. Custom scaled unit Specifies the unit of measurement the pulse Text Empty sample unit...

  • Page 115: Analog And Digital Power Output Cli Commands

    Specifies the time in seconds that the sensor voltage is enabled before Read delay 0-120 seconds Connect Sensor reads its value. This allows the sensor to stabilize to get an accurate reading. Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which...

  • Page 116: Cellular Cli Commands

    Option command Description Value options Identifies the access point name that If you purchased Digi Bundled Services, connects your device to the correct cellular this value is preconfigured for you. network. If you purchased cellular service through a third party, contact your provider for this value.
  • Page 117 Option command Description Value options Password Specifies the password for your cellular Use only when required by your network account. cellular service provider. Length: Up to 63 characters Printable characters and spaces only (no quotation marks or backslashes) No value: disabled (no password required) SIM PIN Specifies the PIN for your cellular network...

  • Page 118: Remote Manager Cli Commands

    Use the following commands with the set command when configuring the device with the CLI. All Remote Manager configuration values are preconfigured. supplied by your cellular service provider. Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical Support.

  • Page 119: Internal Temperature Cli Commands

    Internal temperature CLI commands Use the following command with the set command when configuring the device with the CLI. CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature.
  • Page 120 Value options Option commands Description Default Specifies the degrees in Celsius to keep an alarm on or Hysteresis 0 to 100 shut off an alarm during high and low alarm states. 0 — Hysteresis is off 1 or more — Hysteresis is on and managing alarms...

  • Page 121: Modbus Cli Commands

    Use the commands in the following table with the set command and modb1 when configuring the digital input options with the CLI. For example, type set modb1 ena=on to enable the Modbus protocol for the external sensor device. Note The Modbus protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware. Value options Option...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Use the four LEDs on Connect Sensor when troubleshooting the device. These LEDs have specific behaviors that provide information for Bluetooth connection, sensor activity, cellular connection, and battery life. If Connect Sensor is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. See Connect Sensor LEDs for detailed information about the LEDs.

  • Page 123: Restore Factory Defaults To The Device

    Use this procedure when the device is still not responding after pressing the Reset button. 1. With the Connect Sensor enclosure open, press and hold the Factory button for at least 3 seconds until the LEDs flash purple. The device is reset to its factory defaults.

  • Page 124: Check Battery Life

    2. Sign in to Remote Manager. 3. Verify that the 15-digit device IMEI number on the Connect Sensor label is the same as the Device ID in Remote Manager. 4. Add your device to Remote Manager if the numbers do not match: a.

  • Page 125: Reset The Device

    Use the mobile app to view sensor data streams. Reset the device If your Connect Sensor still does not appear in the mobile app after verifying Bluetooth settings, try resetting the device. 1. Open Connect Sensor enclosure. 2. Press and release the Reset button.

  • Page 126: Regulatory Information

    FCC ID. Modifications (FCC 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Digi may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Digi has issued Declarations of Conformity for the Connect Sensor concerning emissions, EMC, and safety.

  • Page 127: Ce Mark (Europe)

    The Connect Sensor is certified for use in several European countries. For information, visit www.digi.com/resources/certifications. If the Connect Sensor is incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the final product with articles 3.1a and 3.1b of the RE Directive (Radio Equipment Directive). A Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as described in the RE Directive (Radio Equipment Directive).

  • Page 128: Safety Notices

    However, cellular-based products contain radio devices that require specific consideration. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety notices, warnings, and cautions for this product. Digi International assumes no liability for failure to comply with these precautions.

  • Page 129: Installation Considerations

    Connect Sensor must be installed in an enclosure that provides a degree of protection not less than IP54, in accordance with EN 60079-15. Connect Sensor should be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2, as defined in EN 60664-1.

  • Page 130: Warnings: Explosion Hazards

    Note The Connect Sensor device contains internal batteries. WARNING! Connect Sensor is suitable for use in UL/cUL Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations or non-hazardous locations only. Substitution of any component may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.

  • Page 131: Rf Exposure Statement

    Connect Sensor must be installed in an enclosure that provides a degree of protection not less than IP54, in accordance with EN 60079-15. Connect Sensor should be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2, as defined in EN 60664-1.

  • Page 132: Atex Marking

    The battery should be replaced in unclassified areas only. WARNING! Install Connect Sensor in an area that does not have more than pollution degree 2 as defined in EN/ IEC 60664-1. WARNING! To avoid potentially dangerous electrostatic discharges, control all likely ignition sources, minimize the harmful effects of any accidental fire or explosion by using explosion relief and suppression systems.
  • Page 133 “enhanced” level of protection, which is not a source of ignition in normal operation and which may have some additional protection to ensure that it remains inactive as an ignition source in the case of regular expected occurrences (for example, failure of a lamp). Digi Connect® Sensor User Guide...

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