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ETM DeltaBlue User Manual

Outdoor and battery-powered remote monitoring, alarming & logging solution
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ETM DELTABLUE
OUTDOOR AND BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE
MONITORING, ALARMING & LOGGING SOLUTION
1802-20200008 RevA, 2020-03-04 ANZ
USER
For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or
sales@etmiot.com.au
Features:
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Up to 3 years battery life time
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Integrated 7-channel data logger
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Integrated 2G/3G/4G wireless modem
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Integrated GPS, temperature, humidity,
pressure sensor and accelerometer
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Pre-configured for the most common
sensor types with 3.6V, 5V & 16V power
feed
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Easy access to logged measurements via
ETM's IoT Cloud Dashboard (EWO)
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Delivered with battery, SIM card &
integrated GSM and GPS antennas
•
Easy integration to SCADA and telemetry
systems

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  • Page 1 Pre-configured for the most common sensor types with 3.6V, 5V & 16V power feed • Easy access to logged measurements via ETM’s IoT Cloud Dashboard (EWO) • Delivered with battery, SIM card & integrated GSM and GPS antennas • Easy integration to SCADA and telemetry...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview ................................ 5 Physical Dimensions ............................6 Specifications ..............................6 Battery................................8 I/O Connector – ETM DeltaBlue I/O, I/O GPS ....................9 I2C Sensor – ETM DeltaBlue I/O, I/O GPS ....................11 Internal Module ............................12 Internal Sensors ............................13 Indicator LEDs .............................
  • Page 3 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Alarm message ............................26 Power in Low Level ............................26 Analogue Input Alarm ..........................26 Data Transfer / Logging / Timers tab ......................27 Common settings for all channels ....................... 27 Setting the SWT timers ..........................
  • Page 4 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Wiring Diagram ............................46 Tank Level Monitor with Rochester Gauge ....................47 Water/Electrical Meter Measurement ......................48 Pressure Sensor ............................49 Control Via ET Commands ........................... 50 General commands ............................. 50 I/O commands .............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (network and regulatory approvals permitting). Overview DeltaBlue is a battery-powered, rugged device, which is used for measuring and control of remote areas or installations without access to mains power or fixed communication line. Integrated GPS make the DeltaBlue suitable for mobile applications like petroleum tanks, cooling containers and construction machinery.

  • Page 6: Physical Dimensions

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Physical Dimensions Applications: Typical applications include: • Tank measurements • Well and pit monitoring • Agriculture • Water and sewer treatment • Remote intruder alarms • Goods tracking • Lake water level monitoring Specifications SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 7 DeltaBlue is equipped with a vent that lets out moisture, while also preventing it from getting in. Note! If the DeltaBlue is to be used as a pressure sensor, the original ventilator should be replaced with a special one to make sure the pressure sensor gives correct data.

  • Page 8: Battery

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Battery DeltaBlue comes with a pre-installed battery. Battery specifications are shown below. ITEM DESCRIPTION BATTERY Model ER34615M (High Power Type) Capacity 14500mAh/52,2Wh Voltage 3.6V Type Non-rechargeable Lithium Chloride Dioxide Battery...

  • Page 9: I/O Connector - Etm Deltablue I/O, I/O Gps

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au I/O Connector – ETM DeltaBlue I/O, I/O GPS 6 x I/O’s are available on the provided 2 or 5 meter I/O cable Pin allocations are as shown below depending on DIP switch settings.
  • Page 10 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Feed • 3.6V (battery voltage), 5V & 16V depending on rotary switch settings, 100mA Max (Orange) Ground (Gray)

  • Page 11: I2C Sensor - Etm Deltablue I/O, I/O Gps

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au I2C Sensor – ETM DeltaBlue I/O, I/O GPS 8 x I2C pins are available on the circuit. Pin allocations are as shown below. CONFIGURABLE FUNCTIONS INTERNAL SOCKET • Addr2 (Brown) •...

  • Page 12: Internal Module

    Wake-up and send button • Wakes the module up from hibernation, checks and sends any data acquired during the hibernation state to ETM IoT cloud server (EWO) Reset button • Hardware reset, will reboot the CPU and send start up...

  • Page 13: Internal Sensors

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Internal Sensors DeltaBlue is equipped with several internal sensors for various applications. TYPE SPECIFICATION Temperature Accuracy ± 0.2°C Humidity Accuracy ± 3 % Barometric Accuracy ± 0.25% (equivalent to 1m at 400m height...
  • Page 14 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au External ports (Only with GPS) The ETM DeltaBlue GPS terminal features a standard FME-M antenna connector (right) as well as a SMA-F GPS connector (left). Note! If you intend to use the external ports, please see (General settings tab) for setup using the configuration tool.

  • Page 15: Indicator Leds

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Indicator LEDs Green status LEDs GREEN LED 1 FUNCTION Slow Flash 500ms On / 500ms Off Searching for mobile network Double Flash 3s Off / 100ms ON / 100ms OFF / 100 ms Active 2G network connection Triple Flash 3s OFF / 100ms ON / 100ms OFF / 100 ms Active 3G network connection...
  • Page 16 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au YELLOW LED 3 FUNCTION Flashing No SIM detected ≥ RSSI -73dBm (Good signal) RSSI < -73dBm or Not registered to mobile network Signal strength levels.

  • Page 17: Configuration Tool

    (0702 being the relevant part in the example below), the correct version for the unit is shown in the terminal window. If you do not have the correct version of the configuration tool, contact ETM and request the appropriate version or visit ETM’s website.

  • Page 18: Using The Configuration Tool

    11. Settings can be saved to a file on your PC. If you need to configure another DeltaBlue with the same settings this file can be loaded into the configuration tool and written to any additional units that require the same settings.

  • Page 19: Saving, Reading And Writing Configuration Files

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Saving, reading and writing configuration files • To open an existing configuration file, select "File – Open". • To save a configuration file, select "File – Save". This can be done after you have read an existing configuration from the wireless modem, or when you have manually entered a configuration.

  • Page 20: General Settings Tab

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au GENERAL SETTINGS TAB Phone number to SMS Alarm recipients • Number 1-5 lists the recipients of the alarm messages. It is our recommendation that you use the full international number in any entry, e.g. +4670xxxxxxx. Analogue Values •...

  • Page 21: Gps Settings

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au • If you select "Use IMEI number as Unit ID" the ID of the unit will be the network ID of the wireless modem. • If you want to enter a textual ID, enter it into the text box and leave the checkboxes unchecked.

  • Page 22: Hw Model No - Hw Serial No

    ETM IoT Cloud Dashboard (EWO). • "Use External Cellular Antenna" – Note! This is only valid for DeltaBlue, GPS (71505, previously 71500). HW Model No - HW Serial No Here the model number and serial number for the unit are shown.

  • Page 23: Channels Tab

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au CHANNELS TAB This section has settings for the I/O channels and the corresponding alarms. For channels 1, we have the following options: Open→Close(N.O) Alarm Message This message will be sent when a circuit involving the actual I/O pin changes from open to closed (from not connected to grounded).

  • Page 24: Alarm (Port 2200)

    SMS being sent in the event of chattering/bouncing contacts. Restore delay Stops additional alarm messages occurring within a specified time of the original event. Analogue Input Alarm Channels 2-6 can also be set to Analogue input. Channel 7 is currently not available in DeltaBlue.
  • Page 25 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Allows for high level, low level or both, with hysteresis. Hysteresis can be set; this is useful in eliminating nuisance alarms resulting from analogue values fluctuating above and below the alarm set point, which would otherwise cause multiple alarms to be sent.

  • Page 26: Alarm Message

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Alarm message Set an alarm message for low battery level. Power in Low Level If the supply voltage falls below this value, the unit will turn into shutdown mode. Here, the cellular module will be turned off, and only the processor will be operational.

  • Page 27: Data Transfer / Logging / Timers Tab

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au DATA TRANSFER / LOGGING / TIMERS TAB Common settings for all channels • "Log interval in min" – Input value in minutes to decide logging. • "Pulse Counting Transition". • "Analogue Values" – Default (presented in mV) uses the #21 format while "Scaled with calibrated values"...
  • Page 28 SWT3 – This time sends the current values as configured. The sending port will be 2800. • SWT4 – This time sends the current values as configured. The sending port will be 2880. The data types are defined in the separate document "ETM Modems TCP UDP Protocol spec". Contact ETM for details.

  • Page 29: Setting The Swt Timers

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Setting the SWT timers Setting the SWT timers is done by entering the interval in minutes in the periodicity area. Select if the unit shall send the data in periodic interval starting at the unit boot up time or if the data send interval shall be synchronised on the hour change e.g.

  • Page 30: Channel Selection

    Monitoring data (SWT4) This will send certain types of data trough port 2880 (see above for description). This timer also controls the interval for GPS acquisition in DeltaBlue (only valid for part number 71505). Wake up interval low power (SWT5)

  • Page 31: What You Should Know About The Low Power Mode

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au This is used when you wish to operate a unit in sleep mode to conserve power. In sleep mode the unit’s power consumption drops to approximately 25 uA. The device digital and analogue alarms will function in sleep mode;...

  • Page 32: Heart Beat Package

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au any other activity on the wireless modem, you might find that your second (configuration) command "gets lost" so you need to plan accordingly. • During Low Power Mode operation a change on a configured I/O that would normally cause an alert to occur will cause the unit to wake up.
  • Page 33 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au wireless modem does not implement any form of delivery success detection on top of UDP. • Ping Sending: o "Ping format" needs to be checked for this feature to function. o "No of Ping failures before ISP disconnect" means that if an initial data send cannot be initiated then a "ping failure"...

  • Page 34: Communication Tab

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au COMMUNICATION TAB This section has settings which controls how the wireless modem communicates over the internet with a server. There are also settings for the communication with the internal module. Remote Server •...

  • Page 35: Connected To Isp Or Server

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au • "ISP User Name" and "ISP Password" is the appropriate login information for the service being utilised. Connected to ISP or Server • Connect to ISP at startup – When the unit powers up it can automatically connect to the ISP. •...

  • Page 36: Internal Serial - Setting The Baud Rate

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Internal Serial – setting the baud rate The baud rate for the wireless modem can be set in this section. As default the unit is set to a baud rate of 115200. •...

  • Page 37: Logged Data Tab

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au LOGGED DATA TAB A limited amount of data can be stored in the memory during periods of network outages or if sleep mode is used. Channel values Latest value for all input channels. Alarm History Viewer List of alarms sent by the wireless modem.

  • Page 38: Terminal Tab

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au TERMINAL TAB In the terminal window you can see the output from the unit and type commands to the unit. Note: Remember to place the cursor inside the window before you type any commands. Entering command mode Place the cursor inside the window and press "escape"...

  • Page 39: Set Rtc

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Set RTC This button is used to set the Reference Date and Time. Reprogram using CSD If your SIM has been provisioned for Circuit Switched Data, then it is possible to dial into the unit from the terminal window and re-program the unit remotely.

  • Page 40: Channel Scaling Tab

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au CHANNEL SCALING TAB This tab shows the current calibration/scaling parameters for the input. Each analogue channel has the resolution of 4096 steps. Example: We have a temperature sensor, specified to give 1000 mV at 10 °C and 2000 mV at 20 °C. If we are using an analogue channel configured for 0-2500 mV, this corresponds to the steps 0-4095.

  • Page 41: Application Examples

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au APPLICATION EXAMPLES This section includes a few examples of how the devices can be electronically wired as well as a couple of software configurations for different types of common applications. BASIC I/O CONTROL Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 42: Configuration Tool Settings

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Configuration Tool Settings Enter Phone Numbers and Unit ID in the General Settings tab. In Data Transfer/Logging/Times, Set "Data Logging" to "On(Timed/Event on I/O1)" and "both" checked under "Pulse Counting Transition". Check "Input Ch 1 (I/O1)" and make sure that it's set to digital.

  • Page 43: Temperature Sensor

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au TEMPERATURE SENSOR Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 44: Configuration Tool Settings For Temperature Logging And Alarm

    3. In Data Transfer/Logging/Times, Set "Data Logging" to "On(Timed)" and check the box "Toggle SensFeed(ch30)". Check "Input Ch 3 (I/O3)" and make sure that it's set to Analogue. Note: contact ETM for more information on how to correctly set and calibrate analogue inputs.
  • Page 45 For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au Hysteresis can be set; this is useful in eliminating nuisance alarms resulting from analogue values fluctuating above and below the alarm setpoint causing multiple alarms to be sent. In this example 25mV hysteresis equates to approx. 1.5 degrees.

  • Page 46: Tank Level Monitoring With 4-20Ma Sensor

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au TANK LEVEL MONITORING WITH 4-20mA SENSOR Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 47: Tank Level Monitor With Rochester Gauge

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au TANK LEVEL MONITOR WITH ROCHESTER GAUGE...

  • Page 48: Water/Electrical Meter Measurement

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au WATER/ELECTRICAL METER MEASUREMENT...

  • Page 49: Pressure Sensor

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au PRESSURE SENSOR...

  • Page 50: Control Via Et Commands

    CONTROL VIA ET COMMANDS As default the DeltaBlue is set to ET Command Mode. ET Commands are specific to ETM terminals and allow for control, configuration and information requests to be sent to and from the terminal. In ET command mode AT commands cannot be sent to the unit.

  • Page 51: I/O Commands

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au ETSC1 Change to AT-command mode ETSPW=xxxxxxx Set a password for the configuration tool Use up to 7 characters. The unit will be ready for configuration. It is locked ETPW=xxxxxxx Enter the password again after 10 minutes, and at reset.

  • Page 52: Pulse Input Commands

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au COMMAND ACTION RESPONSE/NOTES All numbers must be entered, if less than 5 numbers enter with no spaces between until all 5 slots are completed e.g. ET-SSP=XXXXXXXXXX,,,, Note: you cannot add/or remove phone numbers to ET-SSP=PhNo1, Set SMS Alarm Phone Numbers PhNo2,…,PhNo5...

  • Page 53: Other Commands

    For Support Contact: +61 2 9956 7377 or sales@etmiot.com.au ET-IS? Get the current Socket status ET-ISO or Perform an ActiveOpen and establish a Socket Connect to an ISP if not connected. ET-ISO=IP1 ET-I&IP Get network connection status profile ET-IAPN1 Set APN ET-I&LIP Get local IP address Other commands...
  • Page 54 Run Check signal level 255 times or until "ESC" ETRSL key is pressed ETM Pacific Pty Ltd ANZ Suite 6, 273 Alfred Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia Tel: +61 (0)2 9956 7377 Fax: +61 (0)2 9956 5791 Email: sales@etmiot.com.au...

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