Geokon GeoNet 8900 Series Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Model 8900 Series GeoNet WirelessData Hosting System Instruction Manual ©2020, GEOKON. All rights reserved. Document Revision: Init | Release date: 8/31/20...
- Page 3 WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, GEOKON under normal use and service for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation, freight prepaid.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................1.1 MODEL LIST ............................. 1.2 MODEL IDENTIFICATION ......................2. NETWORK COMPONENTS ......................2.1 CELLULAR GATEWAY + MESH SUPERVISOR ............2.2 MESH SUPERVISOR .......................... 2.2.1 RS-232 (890X-XX-SUP-232) ......................2.2.2 USB (890X-XX-SUP-USB) ....................... 2.3 SINGLE-CHANNEL NODE ...................... - Page 6 3.4 MOUNTING THE DEVICES ....................... 3.4.1 MOUNTING LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS ............... 3.4.2 GROUND THE SUPERVISOR AND NODES ................3.5 CONNECT THE NODES TO SENSORS ................3.5.1 MAKING CABLE GLAND CONNECTIONS ................3.5.2 MAKING 10-PIN CABLE CONNECTIONS ................3.5.3 NOTES CONCERNING MULTI-CHANNEL AND ADDRESSABLE NODES ....
- Page 7 APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................APPENDIX E. FIRMWARE UPDATE ..................E.1 PROCEDURE ............................E.2 FIRMWARE TROUBLESHOOTING ..................E.3 CHANGE SUMMARY FOR FIRMWARE VERSIONS ..........APPENDIX F. SOLAR PANEL KIT ....................F.1 SELECT A LOCATION ........................F.2 ASSEMBLE THE MOUNTING BRACKET ..............F.3 INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET ................
- Page 8 FIGURE 33: CHOOSE THE ’EXTRACT ALL’ MENU OPTION ..........34 FIGURE 34: CLICK THE ’EXTRACT ALL’ BUTTON ............34 FIGURE 35: SELECT THE DESTINATION ................34 FIGURE 36: OPEN THE GEOKON UPDATE UTILITY ............34 FIGURE 37: CLICK ’SELECT FILE’ ...................35 FIGURE 38: SELECT THE FIRMWARE TEXT FILE ............35...
- Page 9 FIGURE 39: SELECT THE COM PORT ................35 FIGURE 40: CLICK ’PROGRAM’ ..................35 FIGURE 41: UPDATE FINISHED ..................36 FIGURE 42: SOLAR PANEL 8900-SOL-10W-BRJ ............37 FIGURE 43: SOLAR PANEL KIT BOX CONTENTS ............37 FIGURE 44: MOUNTING OPTIONS .................38 FIGURE 45: CENTRALLY-LOCATED MOUNTING HOLES ..........38 FIGURE 46: MOUNTING BRACKET FASTENED CENTRALLY ........39 FIGURE 47: SOLAR PANEL WITH EXTERNAL BATTERY ..........39...
- Page 10 TABLES TABLE 1: GEONET 8901 SERIES MODEL LIST ..............1 TABLE 2: GEONET MODEL IDENTIFICATION ..............2 TABLE 3: FOUR-CHANNEL NODE GAUGE/LOAD LIMITS ..........5 TABLE 4: EIGHT-CHANNEL NODE GAUGE/LOAD LIMITS ..........5 TABLE 5: CHANNEL SELECTION ..................10 TABLE 6: CELLULAR GATEWAY SUPERVISOR BATTERY SWITCH OPTIONS....11 TABLE 7: NODE WIRING ....................15 TABLE 8: LED INDICATOR MEANING ................20 TABLE 9: BATTERY LIFE ESTIMATES ................22...
- Page 11 EQUATIONS EQUATION 1: 3KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE............. 29 EQUATION 2: 10KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE............30...
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Page 13: Introduction
Agent software. Nodes collect data from 's vibrating wire (VW) gauges and sensors. GEOKON The Cellular Gateway + Mesh Supervisor contains a cellular module in addition to the mesh supervisor functionality. The device stores battery and temperature data sent from the nodes, and data from the sensors, but it does not possess sensor-reading functionality on its own. -
Page 14: Model Identification
01C: Single Channel Node USB:USB Com 10P:10 Pin 04C: Four Channel Node NAP: No Access Point 08C: Eight-Channel Node ADR: Addressable Node LTM: Gateway & Supervisor 03G: Gateway & Supervisor TABLE 2: GeoNet Model Identification 2 | INTRODUCTION | GEOKON... -
Page 15: Network Components
2.1 CELLULAR GATEWAY + MESH SUPERVISOR Cellular Gateway + Mesh Supervisor models send their data to ’s safe GEOKON and secure Cloud via a cellular data connection, and are available with LTM or 3G connections. No cellular plan or modem configuration is necessary; users can commission or decommission their own systems via ’s online portal. -
Page 16: Single-Channel Node
USB connector for transferring data using a USB cable to a PC running Agent software or other Modbus RTU client, just as with single-channel nodes. 2.4.1 FOUR-CHANNEL GLAND SEAL (890X-XX-04C-CBL) FIGURE 4: Four-Channel Node (890X-XX-04C-CBL) 4 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 17: Eight-Channel Gland Seal (890X-Xx-08C-Cbl)
MCNs ship with the following accessories: ■ One omni-directional antenna (2.1 dBi). For other antenna options, please contact technical support. GEOKON ■ Two D cell alkaline batteries ■ Four desiccant packs 2.5 ADDRESSABLE SENSOR NODES... -
Page 18: Gland Seal (890X-Xx-Adr-Cbl)
GeoNet networks are self-configuring, meaning that the switch from a star topology to a mesh topology is automatic, and the nodes will determine for themselves which will relay data to the supervisor. 6 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 19: Figure 7: Star Network Topology
1 Hop S = Supervisor Cell N = Node (1, 4, 8, ADR) Ethernet = Data Path USB/RS-232 FIGURE 7: Star Network Topology 1 Hop 1 Hop S = Supervisor N = Node (1, 4, 8, ADR) Cell = Data Path Ethernet USB/RS-232 FIGURE 8: Mesh Network Topology... -
Page 20: Figure 10: Fresnel Zone
This may require extending the readout cable of the attached sensors, or adding an antenna cable extension. 8 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 21: Network Installation
NETWORK INSTALLATION recommends that you configure your network with the devices at the GEOKON same location, in close proximity to each other, before you deploy them to their respective on-site positions. An installation tutorial on the website, https://www.geokon.com/ GEOKON tutorial-videos, can help with this. -
Page 22: Configure The Supervisor
Deployment mode, see Section 3.7. Note: If replacing batteries in an existing network, ensure that the network is in deployment mode prior to removing the batteries. See Section 4.3 for more information on battery replacement. 10 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 23: Power The Supervisor
3.2.2 POWER THE SUPERVISOR ■ Cellular Gateway Supervisors: Move the battery switch to the setting or to , according to the 9-24V BATTERY chart below. Connect to external DC power, then proceed to Section 3.2.3. For solar panel information, see Appendix F. Power Source Air Temp Less Than 0 °C Air Temp Greater Than 0 °C... -
Page 24: Seal The Supervisor
Note: The network will not begin collecting data until the network time is set. Connect the Supervisor to the computer using the -supplied USB cable. GEOKON For RS-232 models, connect the USB cable using the GEOKON-supplied RS-232 adapter. ’s data collection software, "Agent", to set the time. GEOKON Note: For details on setting up a Network in Agent, watch the Agent software tutorial or refer to the Agent instruction manual. -
Page 25: Mounting The Devices
Mount all devices vertically, with the antenna pointing up. recommends a mounting height of at least two meters. Lower than two GEOKON meters may compromise performance; as a rule, higher is usually better. 3.4.1 MOUNTING LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS Select the mounting location with care. -
Page 26: Ground The Supervisor And Nodes
Insert the lead wires into the terminal block as shown in Figure 18 and Table 6. Press down on the orange tab, insert the bare end of the wire into the terminal block, and then release the tab. 14 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 27: Making 10-Pin Cable Connections
Pull gently on each conductor to ensure it is secure. Tighten the cable gland nut until it firmly grips the outer jacket of the cable. The cable gland nut must be properly tightened to prevent water entry. Do not over-tighten, as this might strip the plastic threads. Pull gently on the gauge cable to ensure it is held in place by the cable gland. -
Page 28: Seal The Nodes
Nodes. To commission the Cellular Gateway Supervisor, do the following: Display https://api.geokon.com in a Web browser. FIGURE 19: Accessing the Cloud Click "create user". Enter your credentials and read/agree to the terms of service. 16 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 29: Figure 20: Create A User
FIGURE 20: Create a User Click Submit. Log in using your email address and password. Click "Add account". FIGURE 21: Add an Account Click "create new account". FIGURE 22: API Accounts Enter your credentials and credit card information, then click Submit. A copy of the account token will be emailed to the address associated with the account as a receipt. -
Page 30: Figure 23: Enter Your Credentials
11. Click Connections, then enter a token name in the Create Token field. FIGURE 25: Create the Token 12. Click Create Token. A new token entry displays. 13. Click the blue token to copy it to the Windows Clipboard. 18 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 31: Deployment Mode
FIGURE 26: Copy the Token 14. Paste the token into ’s data collection software, "Agent", to GEOKON commission the Cellular Gateway Supervisor and retrieve data. 3.7 DEPLOYMENT MODE There are two modes of operation: Deployment mode and Normal mode. Put the Supervisor into Deployment mode before making any changes, such as resetting the Supervisor, resetting Nodes, or adding Nodes. -
Page 32: Status Button Functionality
In order to provide timely feedback to the user, the network parameters are set to a 10- second radio interval while the Supervisor is in Deployment mode. 20 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... - Page 33 When the Status button is pressed on a Node, the current status of the radio signal will be displayed briefly by the LEDs. The Node will then indicate the status of the radio signal after each radio transmission for a period of 10- minutes.
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Page 34: Maintenance
This is also best practice when replacing batteries in nodes. Replace D cell batteries when their measured voltage drops below 2.0 VDC. Replace external 12-volt batteries when the measured voltage drops below 11 VDC. 22 | MAINTENANCE | GEOKON... - Page 35 All data is retained in nonvolatile flash memory. Data will not be lost even if the batteries are removed for an extended period (e.g., years). REPLACE THE BATTERIES AS FOLLOWS: Place the network in deployment mode by pressing the status button on the mesh supervisor.
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Page 36: Model 8800-2-4B Add-On Module
Double-click on the IP Address under the configuration window. In the configuration window, click on the Network tab. Check the boxes next to Modify IP address and Modify Netmask. FIGURE 28: Nport Configuration 24 | MODEL 8800-2-4B ADD-ON MODULE | GEOKON... -
Page 37: Figure 29: Update Fields
FIGURE 30: Enter the IP address followed by :4001 For more information on using Agent software, please refer to the Agent Software Program instruction manual, available at https://www.geokon.com. MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | MODEL 8800-2-4B ADD-ON MODULE | 25... - Page 38 26 | MODEL 8800-2-4B ADD-ON MODULE | GEOKON...
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Page 39: Appendix A. Specifications
Battery pack, or 9‑24V DC external (Cellular Gateway Supervisor) Power Supply D cell, alkaline or lithium (2x), or 12V external (non‑cellular Supervisor) Operating Time Please contact GEOKON Operating Temperature −40 °C to +85 °C 160 × 260 × 91 mm (Cellular Gateway + Mesh Supervisor) (L×W×H) -
Page 40: Appendix B. Connector Pinouts
Red and Black (twisted pair) GND (Black) AUX-2 TABLE 15: Communication Connections (RS-232) B.2.2 USB (890X-XX-SUP-USB) Internal Wire Color Description GeoNet USB Header USB-2 Orange D− USB-3 Yellow USB-4 Brown USB-1 Green USB-5 TABLE 16: Communications Connections (USB) 28 | CONNECTOR PINOUTS | GEOKON... -
Page 41: Appendix C. Thermistor Temperature Derivation
APPENDIX C. THERMISTOR TEMPERATURE DERIVATION C.1 3KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE Thermistor Types: ■ YSI 44005, Dale #1C3001–B3, Alpha #13A3001–B3 ■ Honeywell 192–302LET–A01 Resistance to Temperature Equation: – 273.15 A+B(LnR)+C(LnR EQUATION 1: 3kΩ Thermistor Resistance Where: T = Temperature in °C LnR = Natural Log of Thermistor Resistance –3 A = 1.4051 x 10 –4... -
Page 42: 10Kω Thermistor Resistance
341.9 125 158.6 157 81.1 45.0 8,057 2,316 62 810.6 94 333.2 126 155.1 158 79.5 44.3 7,722 2,235 63 786.6 95 324.8 127 151.7 159 78.0 43.5 TABLE 18: 10KΩ Thermistor Resistance 30 | THERMISTOR TEMPERATURE DERIVATION | GEOKON... -
Page 43: Appendix D. Troubleshooting
Listed below are a few commonly experienced problems and remedial action. These topics are also covered in the Troubleshooting GeoNet Networks, Agent Software Tutorial, and in the GeoNet Troubleshooting Guide, all of which are available at ’s website, https://www.geokon.com. Contact GEOKON if additional assistance is needed. GEOKON SYMPTOM: UNIT WILL NOT RESPOND TO COMMUNICATIONS □... - Page 44 SYMPTOM: GREEN LIGHT FLASHES SLOWLY (ONCE PER SECOND) Bootloader is activated, complete the following: Change channel switches to a valid setting. Press the Reset button on the circuit board. SYMPTOM: GREEN AND RED LIGHT ALTERNATING □ Device malfunction, contact GEOKON 32 | TROUBLESHOOTING | GEOKON...
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Page 45: Appendix E. Firmware Update
APPENDIX E. FIRMWARE UPDATE WARNING! Performing a firmware update on a node might reset the node memory. Retrieve all data from the network prior to performing a firmware update. E.1 PROCEDURE Put the network in deployment mode by pressing the Status button on the mesh supervisor. -
Page 46: Figure 33: Choose The 'Extract All' Menu Option
Select a destination for the files and then click 'Extract'. FIGURE 35: Select the Destination then click the Extract' Button Open 'GeoNetUpdateUtility.exe'. If a security warning appears, click 'Run'. FIGURE 36: Open the GEOKON Update Utility 34 | FIRMWARE UPDATE | GEOKON... -
Page 47: Figure 37: Click 'Select File
Click 'Select File'. FIGURE 37: Click the Select File Button 10. Double click the .txt firmware file. Firmware files are named in the following format: GeoNet_Firmware_YYMMDD.txt, where YY is the last two digits of the year, MM is the month, and DD is the day of the month. FIGURE 38: Select the Firmware Text File 11. -
Page 48: Firmware Troubleshooting
■ MUX: VW channel disabled after 10 failed reads. ■ Single-Channel Node: VW is disabled after 5 failed reads. Prior to 170818 ■ MUX: VW is disabled after 5 failed reads. TABLE 19: Change Summary 36 | FIRMWARE UPDATE | GEOKON... -
Page 49: Appendix F. Solar Panel Kit
APPENDIX F. SOLAR PANEL KIT Solar Panel Kit enables you to power a Cellular Gateway Supervisor GEOKON in an area that has no access to mains / domestic power. FIGURE 42: Solar Panel 8900-SOL-10W-BRJ Inside the kit box are the following: ■... -
Page 50: Select A Location
Use the centrally-located holes provided for this purpose on the back of the solar panel. Note: Be sure to mount the solar panel with the cable coming out the bottom of the panel, as shown below. Central Mounting Holes FIGURE 45: Centrally-Located Mounting Holes 38 | SOLAR PANEL KIT | GEOKON... -
Page 51: Connect The Power Cable
FIGURE 46: Mounting Bracket Fastened Centrally F.5 CONNECT THE POWER CABLE F.5.1 BATTERY SWITCH Before connecting the power cable, be sure you have set the battery switch appropriately, as indicated in Section 3.2.2. ■ When not using an external battery, set the battery switch inside the Supervisor to the setting. - Page 56 GEOKON Phone: +1 (603) 448-1562 GEOKON 48 Spencer Street Email: info@geokon.com is an ISO 9001:2015 Lebanon, New Hampshire Website: www.geokon.com registered company 03766, USA...