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Sep 14, 2020

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  • Page 1 ORB User Guide Release 1.1 Senquip Sep 14, 2020...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........You can rely on the Senquip ORB .
  • Page 4 ........12 Troubleshooting Guide 12.1 Symptom: The ORB was reporting to the Senquip Portal but has stopped ... 12.2 Symptom: Reporting is erratic or has stopped and the ORB has power .
  • Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1.1: 1 x ORB ..........Figure 1.2: 2 x Wall and pole mounting brackets .
  • Page 6 ..... Figure 9.7: Remote update of ORB settings via the Senquip Portal ..... .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter Introduction 1.1 What is the Senquip ORB The Senquip ORB connects to almost any industrial sensor or system and allows remotely measured data...

  • Page 8: Who Can Use The Senquip Orb

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 to be delivered to users anywhere in the world though the Senquip Potal or direct to a customer server or SCADA system. The ORB has built in sensors to allow measurement of supply voltage, battery voltage, time, position, speed, ambient temperature, pitch, roll and pressure.

  • Page 9: What Is Included With Your Orb

    Security, all data collected is encrypted and is transmitted using secure connections. Ownership, at Senquip, we believe that the customer owns their data. We deliver your data to your servers in a private, secure manner. We will not access, use or resell your data - it is yours.

  • Page 10: Figure 1.3. 1 X 2-Hole And 1 X 3-Hole Gland Insert

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 1.3. 1 x 2-hole and 1 x 3-hole gland insert Figure 1.4. 4 x M5x8mm mounting screws Figure 1.5. 1 x 3mm Allen key Figure 1.6. 1 x Getting started guide Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 11: Regulatory Information

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 1.5 Regulatory Information Figure 1.7. Radiocommunications(Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 2017 - AS/NZSCISPR 32 1.5. Regulatory Information...

  • Page 12: Figure 1.8: Requirements For Connection To An Air Interface Of A Telecommunications Network - Part

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 1.8. Requirements for Connection to an Air Interface of a Telecommunications Network - Part 1:General - ACMA AS/CA S042.1 2018 Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 13: Figure 1.9. Requirements For Connection To An Air Interface Of A Telecommunications Network - Part 4:Imt Customer Equipment - Acma As/Ca S042.4 2018

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 1.9. Requirements for Connection to an Air Interface of a Telecommunications Network - Part 4:IMT Customer Equipment - ACMA AS/CA S042.4 2018 1.5. Regulatory Information...

  • Page 14: Figure 1.10. Radiocommunications(Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 2014 - Arpansa Rps3

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 1.10. Radiocommunications(Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 2014 - ARPANSA RPS3 Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 15: Figure 1.11. Radiocommunications(Short Rangedevices) Standards 2014 - As/Nzs 4268

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 1.11. Radiocommunications(Short RangeDevices) Standards 2014 - AS/NZS 4268 Note Full certification reports are avilable on request. 1.5. Regulatory Information...
  • Page 16 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started 2.1 Opening the Box The ORB is shipped in a box with a security seal that ensures that the packaging has not been opened. If this seal is compromised, the box may have been opened, in which case, a non-authorised party could have had access to the ORB password.

  • Page 18: Mounting

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.1. ORB packaging with intact security seal 2.2 Mounting The ORB can be mounted directly on a flat surface or can be attached to a pole or wall using the appro- priate mounts that are included when you purchase your ORB. Chapter 2.

  • Page 19: Figure 2.2. Orb Mounting Points Circled In Red

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.2. ORB mounting points circled in red When attaching the ORB to a panel, use the four M5 bolts that are included and screw directly into the tapped holes on the rear of the ORB enclosure. Warning The depth of the tapped holes in the rear of the ORB enclosure is limited to 5mm;...

  • Page 20: Figure 2.3. Orb Mounting Brackets

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.3. ORB mounting brackets If attaching to a pole, use the four M5 bolts provided to attach the brackets as shown below. The pole mounting plate is designed to be used with commonly available jubilee-clips. Thread the strap end of a jubilee-clip through the slots in the top of the bracket.

  • Page 21: Figure 2.4. Attaching The Pole Mount Bracket

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.4. Attaching the pole mount bracket The same mounting brackets can be used to attached the ORB to a wall. Attach the brackets to the rear of the ORB as shown below using the four supplied M5 bolts; note that the brackets are rotated 180 degrees when compared with how they are used for pole mounting.

  • Page 22: User Access

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.5. Attaching the wall mount bracket Note Jubilee-clips and wall mounting bolts are application specific are not provided as part of the ORB kit. The ORB should be mounted with the cable entry gland facing the ground. Mounting the ORB with the gland in another orientation may result in water ingress via the cable entry gland.

  • Page 23: Figure 2.6. User Access For The Orb

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.6. User access for the ORB To open the cover: 1. Un-fasten the 6 hex-head screws that secure the cover using the 3mm Allen key provided. The screws are captive and will not fall out when loose. Do not attempt to remove the screws from the lid.

  • Page 24: Aa Battery Install

    2.4 AA Battery Install The Senquip ORB can be operated on four AA batteries. If this is an application where there will be no power source, the batteries should be installed at this point.

  • Page 25: Sim Card Install

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.8. Correct battery placement The AA batteries are to be placed in a battery holder which is exposed when the front cover is opened. Please insert the batteries, noting the correct polarity which is indicated on the base of the battery holder. 2.5 SIM Card Install The ORB uses a micro-SIM card with dimensions as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 26: Figure 2.9. Sim Card Sizes

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.9. SIM Card sizes To access the SIM card holder, the ORB lid must be opened. The SIM card holder is located at position 1 in the diagram below. The holder is a “push-push” type, meaning that the SIM card is pushed in to install and is then pushed and released to eject.

  • Page 27: Figure 2.11. Correct Insertion Of A Sim Card

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.11. Correct insertion of a SIM card Because the ORB is expected to be used in harsh environments, there is a plastic sprung locking mecha- nism molded into the plastics. Once the SIM card is insterted, the plastic lock will lift, securing the SIM card in the holder.

  • Page 28: Wiring Guide

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 2.6 Wiring guide The ORB is fitted with a 12 way 3.5mm pitch terminal block that can be used to provide power and for connection to external sensors and systems. With the cable gland facing down, pin 1 is on the left hand side of the header and pin 12 on the right.
  • Page 29 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Input 2 Analog or digital input Output OUT1 Open collector output ORB-X1 Thermocouple Thermocouple negative pin Thermocouple Thermocouple positive pin ORB-C1 CAN High CAN H CAN bus CAN high input CAN Low CAN L CAN bus CAN low input The terminal block allows for push-in connection, meaning that no tools are required.

  • Page 30: Initial Setup

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.14. Wiring example with a sheathed cable To ensure IP rating is retained, a sheathed cable with diameter suitable for use with the cable gland insert should be used. Three cable gland seals are supplied as specified in the table below. The gland with the single hole should be used when a single cable is required;...

  • Page 31: Figure 2.15. Buttons And Leds For Setup

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 using the in-built webserver or via the Senquip Portal if preferred. Note For volume opportunities, the ORB can be pre-configured to connect immediately to a network; please contact Senquip to discuss this option. With the ORB cover open, two push-button switches (setup and reset) and two LEDs (network and status) are available.
  • Page 32 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Note The LEDs turn on when the lid is opened because an internal sensor detects light. If the lid is opened in dark conditions, the LEDs will not turn on. Note After a firmware update, the LEDs may freeze or remain off for a few minutes. This is normal behaviour and occurs shortly after firmware update when the ORB is encrypting the memory.

  • Page 33: Figure 2.16. The Default Passwords Can Be Found Under The Lid

    • A removable section that contains the part number, ORB identification number, webserver password (setup password), Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi password. This section should be removed and stored securely. It is recommended that the passwords be changed as soon as possible using the ORB’s webserver or the Senquip portal. 2.7. Initial setup...

  • Page 34: Figure 2.17. Label With General Information And Passwords

    Wi-Fi and is loaded with a browser. After the ORB is connected to a network, changes can be made remotely using the Senquip Portal. If connected to external power, the ORB will remain in setup mode as long as the lid is open. If no external power is available, the ORB will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of no activity.

  • Page 35: Figure 2.18. Search For Wi-Fi Networks

    Note A shadow over the light sensor can make the ORB exit setup mode. It is easier to configure the ORB from the Senquip Portal once a network connection has been established. To connect to the ORB, search for available Wi-Fi networks on your Wi-Fi enabled device. The ORB will advertise itself as ORB-xxxxx, where xxxxx represents the last 5 digits of the ORB device identifier.

  • Page 36: Figure 2.19. Enter The Wi-Fi Password

    Once you are connected to the ORB’s Wi-Fi hotspot, to access the ORB’s web-server, open your preferred web-browser (Senquip recommends Chrome) and in the address bar, type 192.168.4.1 and press enter. Your browser will open the ORB’s web-server password entry page. For username, type in admin; the setup password can be found on the sticker under the lid of the ORB.

  • Page 37: Figure 2.20. Accessing The Web-Server

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 2.20. Accessing the web-server Note Performing a factory reset will reset the passwords to their defaults as found under the lid. If you have entered the username and password correctly, you will now have access to the ORB’s web-server.

  • Page 38: Figure 2.21. Browsing The Web-Server

    External Configure sensors that are connected to the external interface Endpoint Configure the ORB to send data to a remote server such as the Senquip Cloud Admin Update firmware or change the user password Warning Remember to change the web-server password as soon as possible using the Admin tab found on the top right, as circled in red in the above image.

  • Page 39: Power Supply

    Chapter Power Supply The Senquip ORB has been designed to offer maximum flexibility in terms of power supply requirements and is able to run off permanent power, solar (with internal rechargeable lithium battery) or replaceable AA batteries. Low power design techniques ensure the longest possible run-time when operating off...

  • Page 40: Internal Rechargeable Battery

    40°C. It is recommended that the LiPo battery be replaced after three years of use or more regularly if the ORB routinely operates in a temperature range exceeding -10 to 70°C. The LiPo battery should only be replaced by a Senquip replacement part and should only be installed by a suitably trained technician.

  • Page 41: Power Consumption

    12V permanent power. Note To conserve energy, the AA battery voltage is only measured when the batteries are accessed. This may result in seeing the AA battery voltage being shown on the Senquip Portal. 3.4 Power consumption The ORB has been designed to be suitable for use in applications where permanent power is not available and solar and or batteries are the only source of energy.

  • Page 42: Battery Life

    ORB removed. Except where stated, the GPS is assumed off. Actual values will depend on the power source, selected measurements, battery charge state, distance from Wi-Fi or GSM source and temperature. Note A battery life calculator is available on the Senquip Website. Mode...

  • Page 43: Freight Mode

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 GSM Transmission Battery Base interval Transmit interval Sensors enabled Battery life AA 1.6V Lithium 1 per day 1 per day All internal sensors except GPS 7.1 years AA 1.6V Lithium 1 per hour 1 per day All internal sensors except GPS 6.5 years AA 1.6V Lithium 1 per hour 1 per hour...
  • Page 44 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 3. Power Supply...

  • Page 45: General Setup

    Chapter General Setup 4.1 Measurement and Transmit Intervals The ORB can be configured to take periodic measurements and then to transmit those measurements at various intervals or on exception. When not measuring or transmitting, the ORB will remain in a very low power state, referred to as sleep.
  • Page 46 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 • Yellow: Moderate power usage; try to reduce the number of times that the ORB wakes to measure sensors. • Blue: Highest power consumption; only transmit data when required. To allow flexible measurement and transmit intervals, whilst ensuring the lowest possible power consumption, the ORB has three global and one per-peripheral measurement interval settings.

  • Page 47: Power Supply

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Note Only exceptions, which are warnings and alarms will trigger the exception-interval; alert conditions such as low battery will not. If, on any base interval, a new exception or alert is detected, an immediate transmission will be made regardless of the transmit-interval.
  • Page 48 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 The time after which the ORB will wakeup to check which Base Text entry measurements need to be taken Default: 30 sec device.base_interval Interval and if a transmission is sched- uled. Min: 5 sec Max: 86400 sec The number of base intervals Transmit Text entry...
  • Page 49 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Enable if an alert is to be sent Battery Tick box when the AA battery level Disabled device.batt.alert.enable Low Alert drops below a specified limit. Text entry The voltage at which an alert is Threshold Default: 4.8V device.batt.alert.threshold raised.
  • Page 50 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 4. General Setup...

  • Page 51: Internal Sensors

    Light Sensor The Senquip ORB is equipped with an internal light sensor that is used to activate the ORB setup func- tions when the lid is opened and to detect tamper attempts. The light sensor is sampled on a regular basis and does not have an associated measurement interval.

  • Page 52: Figure 5.1. Definition Of Pitch

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 5.1. Definition of pitch When looking at the front cover, positive roll is described as the top of the ORB tilting towards the right. In the same scenario, negative roll is described as the top of the ORB cover moving towards the left. Figure 5.2.

  • Page 53: Figure 5.3. Definition Of Tilt

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 5.3. Definition of tilt 5.1.1 Specification Parameter Specification G-force range +- 16G Resolution Sensitivity change vs temperature 0.1% per°C Typical zero-g level offset accuracy +- 40mG Tilt resolution 0.1 deg Tilt accuracy (0-45 deg) 1.0 deg Tilt accuracy (45-90 deg) 2.0 deg...

  • Page 54: Pressure Sensor

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 alarms in the presence of vibration. The accelerometer is able to detect motion and shocks due to harsh usage even during sleep. If motion or shock monitoring is enabled and either of those events occurs, a flag will be set. Event flags are checked at each base-interval and if one exists, an alert message can be scheduled to be sent at that time.

  • Page 55: Gps

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 ment within the ORB heats up. For accurate external temperature measurement or to measure a wider range of temperatures, use the thermocouple peripheral. 5.3.1 Specification Parameter Specification Measurement range -40 - 85°C Resolution 0.01 deg°C Absolute accuracy (25°C) +-0.5 deg°C Absolute accuracy (0 -...

  • Page 56: Figure 5.4. Gps Alert Parameters

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Position update rate Maximum 1Hz Horizontal position accuracy Typically +-5m (<2.5m CEP-50) Vertical position accuracy Typically +-20m Horizontal speed accuracy 1km/h 5.4.2 Settings Measurements can be scheduled as a multiple of the base-interval. The fastest possible measurement rate is achieved by setting the interval to 1 in which case measurements will occur on every base interval.

  • Page 57: Internal Sensor Settings

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 other parameters associated with the yacht. A full list of GPS settings is given in the table at the end of the chapter. 5.5 Internal Sensor Settings A full list of settings for internal sensors is given in the table below. Name Item Function...
  • Page 58 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 A name for the Name text input that is mean- accel.name chars ingful to the user. number base intervals after which accelerometer Interval integer sampled. A value accel.interval 10000 of 1 means that the input is collected every base interval.
  • Page 59 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 motion threshold above Motion Wake decimal which the device milli-g accel.motion.wake_threshold Threshold 2000 will wake from hibernation. Counts the number of hours the device exceeds the Motion Count Motion boolean Wake Threshold. accel.motion.count_hours Hours Typically used as an machinery work vs idle hour meter.
  • Page 60 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Counts the number of hours the device Count Move- boolean moving gps.speed.count_hours ment Hours according to the GPS speed. Sets whether Speed Alert boolean change in speed gps.speed.alert.enable generates an alert. An alert will be raised Threshold integer...

  • Page 61: External Sensors

    Chapter External Sensors 6.1 Current Source 1 and 2 Two 12V switched current sources, which can source a maximum of 200mA each are supplied on pins 3 and 5. The 12V supply is internally generated and is battery backed and so can still be used when running of solar or battery power.

  • Page 62: Figure 6.2. Connection Of A Single Externally Powered 4-20Ma Device

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Some sensors and systems that use current as an output require an external power supply. In an imple- mentation where system power is available, the sensor can be connected as shown below. Figure 6.2. Connection of a single externally powered 4-20mA device In solar or battery operated systems where permanent power is not available, externally powered current-output sensors can utilise the ORB switched power source as shown below.

  • Page 63: Figure 6.4. Connection Of Two Loop Powered 4-20Ma Devices

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 6.4. Connection of two loop powered 4-20mA devices Both inputs will report the voltage that is connected to them and so can be used as general purpose analog or digital inputs. Note When a voltage is connected to the current source pins, current may flow backwards into the ORB and the resulting current measurement may be negative.

  • Page 64: Serial Interface

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 solar. Note If more than one external device is being powered by the switched power, please ensure that the stabilisation time is set to the maximum for all devices powered. If the current sources are being used to power an external sensor device that needs to be constantly powered, the always on option can be used to prevent the current source from being turned off.
  • Page 65 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 6.2.1 Specification Parameter Specification RS232 transmitter output low voltage (typical) -5.5V RS232 transmitter output high voltage (typical) +5.9V RS232 Input threshold voltage +1.5V RS485 differential output voltage (minimum with load resistance 120Ω) +2V RS485 differential input signal threshold +-220mV Maximum nodes in RS485 mode RS485 termination resistor...
  • Page 66 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 The operation of the max chars option is similar to the max time setting except that the serial port stops sampling after a certain number of characters has been received. In most cases where the max-chars setting is used to terminate serial capture, the max-time setting is also used to end the serial measurement in the event that data does not arrive.
  • Page 67 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 • x0B Vertical Tab • x08 Backslash The change to the method used to represent special characters has been made to allow for all ASCII char- acters to be used, and to allow for hexadecimal data to be captured. Note In firmware revisions 2 and lower, special characters are specified as escape characters.

  • Page 68: Inputs

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 • Read Input (32 bits, Little Endian register order) - a 32 bit input register Endianness is the order or sequence of bytes of digital data in computer storage and will be specified by the sensor that is being connected to the ORB. A single MODBUS device may have multiple data values that can be read.

  • Page 69: Figure 6.5. Equivalent Circuit For Inputs

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 6.5. Equivalent circuit for inputs Note The low pass filter is not applied when the input module is used to measure frequency and duty cycle. 6.3.1 Specification Parameter Specification Maximum input voltage Analog measurement accuracy +-50mV Input resistance 310k...

  • Page 70: Figure 6.6. Hysteresis

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 50mV. For maximum accuracy in analog mode, calibration can be applied to the full system. Digital mode Select digital mode if the input typically has two levels and can be considered as ON or OFF. Digital mode is typically used when interfacing to a switch or a system that has two discrete voltages representing ON and OFF.

  • Page 71: Figure 6.7. External Switch Connection When Switch To Positive

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 6.7. External switch connection when switch to positive If an external switch is to be connected to ground, an external pullup resistor of less than 10k is required between the pin to which the switch is connected and system power. Power to the pullup can also be provided using the internally generated switched power on pin 3.

  • Page 72: Figure 6.9. Rpm Measurement

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 and using the switched power output. In digital mode, an alert can be generated when the input changes state. This may be useful, for instance where monitoring an alarm system to see if it is activated or not. Each time the system is activated or de-activated, an alert can be generated and transmitted Input 1 has additional functionality that allows switch change of state detection whilst the ORB is in sleep state.

  • Page 73: Figure 6.10. Flow Sensor Connection

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 versus when it is full. The tank itself may also not be perfectly manufactured and may, for instance have walls that are not perfecty straight. All of these errors could add together such that the final system is less accurate than expected.

  • Page 74: Thermocouple Interface

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 6.4 Thermocouple Interface The ORB-X1 has a thermocouple interface. Pins 11 and 12 on the ORB header are specifically for connection to a thermocouple to allow temperature measurement. The positive terminal of a thermocouple, typically yellow for K-type, should be connected to pin 12 and the negative terminal, typically red, to pin 11.

  • Page 75: Can Bus Interface

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Hot junction accuracy +-0.25°C (typical) Hot junction accuracy +-0.5°C (0 to 85°C) Cold junction accuracy +-0.5°C (typical) Cold junction accuracy +-1.0°C (0 to 85°C) Thermocouple Type Temperature range Type K: -200 to +1372°C Type J: -150 to +1200°C Type T: -200 to +400°C...

  • Page 76: Output

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 The ORB is compatible with the latest CAN Flexible-Data-rate (FD) specification. Pins 11 and 12 on the ORB header provide the interface to a CAN network with pin 11 being CAN High (dominant high) and pin 12 bing CAN Low (dominant low). In CAN networks, 120 Ω...

  • Page 77: Figure 6.12. Using The Output To Drive A Buzzer With Permanent Power

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 over-current events. The output is capable of switching coils and is therefore able to drive external relays and low power solenoids. The open circuit voltage applied to the output should not exceed system voltage or 72V. As an alternate function, where additional inputs are required, the output can be configured as an analog or digital input.

  • Page 78: External Sensor Settings

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 6.6.2 Settings The output can be scheduled to be configured at a multiple of the base-interval. In the event that the Interval is set to a number higher than 1, the output will only checked and configured on the next output interval.
  • Page 79 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 The unit of measure associated with the Unit text calibration. Examples: Litres/min, input1.unit RPM, Volts Warning thresholds. Refer to user Warning text input1.warning guide. Alarm text Alarm thresholds. Refer to user guide. input1.alarm Once the input is in a certain state, Alarm/Warning hysteresis is the amount by which the decimal...
  • Page 80 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Warning thresholds. Refer to user Warning text input2.warning guide. Alarm text Alarm thresholds. Refer to user guide. input2.alarm Once the input is in a certain state, Alarm/Warning hysteresis is the amount by which the decimal input2.hysteresis Hysteresis input has to change before moving to...
  • Page 81 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 The amount by which the measured -1000 to Hysteresis decimal value has to drop below the threshold &deg;C tc1.hysteresis 1000 to re-enable the event. Determines the type of thermocouple Type text connected. Valid values are: K, J, T, N, S, 1 chars tc1.type E, B and R...
  • Page 82 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Specifies the function of the SRC1 Mode preset current1.mode terminal. Determines if Switched Power is to be Always On boolean current1.always_on enabled permanently. Time in seconds that the output is turned on before measurements are Start Time decimal Seconds...
  • Page 83 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Serial 1 A name for the input that is meaningful Name text 25 chars serial1.name to the user. The number of base intervals after Interval integer which the serial port is turned on. Set to serial1.interval 10000 0 to disable.
  • Page 84 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 MODBUS Slave How long to wait for a response from decimal 0 to 10 Seconds serial1.modbus.timeout Timeout each slave device. MODBUS 1 Modbus 1 meaningful name Modbus text 25 chars mod1.name Name Channel 1. Modbus 1 Settings for Modbus Channel 1.
  • Page 85 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Modbus 4 Calibration paramters Modbus text 30 chars mod4.cal Calibration Channel 4. Refer to user guide. The unit of measure associated with the Modbus 4 text calibration. Examples: Percent, L/hr, mod4.unit Unit Meters Warning thresholds. Refer to user Warning text mod4.warning...
  • Page 86 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 6. External Sensors...

  • Page 87: Network Connection

    Network Connection The ORB can communicate with the Senquip Portal or a remote server via Wi-Fi or GSM. Where both Wi-Fi and GSM networks are selected, the ORB will first attempt to connect via Wi-Fi and if that is unsuc- cessful, the ORB will then attempt to connect via GSM.

  • Page 88: Figure 7.1. Save Changes And Reboot

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 selecting the SSID from the list. The SSID will automatically be copied to the Wi-Fi SSID field and you will be prompted for the network password. After entering the password, press Save Settings. You will be prompted to restart the device;...

  • Page 89: Figure 7.2. Note The Ip Address On Your Network

    ORB without having to access the Senquip Portal. Keeping the web-server active will require that the ORB remain awake at all times but does mean that the user can make instant changes to settings and see the latest measured data.

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Gsm Network

    NTP Time encryption functions the ORB needs to know time accurately. Time is accessed by connecting to an NTP server on this port. MQTT to Secure communications with the Senquip Portal are established on 8883 Senquip Portal this port. Over the Air (OTA) is a method by which the ORB software can be OTA update remotely updated.

  • Page 91: External Sensor Settings

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 are not needed, leave them blank. Once configured, press the check network button. If a connection is successful, the signal strength of the GSM connection will be shown. Use the signal strength to optimise the mounting position. RSSI Signal Strength Meaning...
  • Page 92 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 7. Network Connection...

  • Page 93: Endpoint Setup

    Chapter Endpoint Setup When connected via Wi-Fi or GSM, measured data can be sent to the Senquip Portal or a remote server or SCADA system, using UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, MQTT and MQTTS. 8.1 Data Security Devices that connect to company networks and the internet need to be properly secured to mitigate risks and protect organisations from malicious cyber-attacks.

  • Page 94: Data Buffer

    An example data JSON packet as sent by the ORB is shown below: Figure 8.1. Example JSON data packet Users of the Senquip Portal do not need to understand the data format; data can be viewed on the Senquip Portal numerically or graphically or can be downloaded in spreadsheet format.

  • Page 95: Udp

    Most business grade IOT platforms such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) offer MQTTS. MQTTS is recommended by Senquip as the preferred protocol for use with the ORB as it offers a low power, reliable, secure connection. The ORB is pre-loaded with certificates allowing secure communica-...

  • Page 96: Settings

    Figure 8.2. Pending change where the base interval has been changed to 600 seconds If the ORB is configured to send data to a 3rd party server, the ORB will by default contact the Senquip Portal to check for settings updates once a day. Set the Configuration via Senquip Portal to OFF to prevent the ORB from contacting the Senquip Portal to check for settings.
  • Page 97 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Name Item Function Internal Reference Data Endpoints Configuration via Enables connection to Senquip Portal for boolean endpoint.config_to_portal Senquip Portal remote configuration. Send Data to Enables data from the device to be sent to boolean endpoint.data_to_portal Senquip Portal the Senquip Portal.
  • Page 98 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 8. Endpoint Setup...

  • Page 99: Senquip Portal

    • event forwarding, • user account management. By default, access to the Senquip Portal is enabled; it is highly recommended that users retain this setting. If disabled, ORB settings may not be able to be changed remotely and important firmware changes will not be able to be performed.

  • Page 100: Figure 9.1. Welcome To The Senquip Portal

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 9.1. Welcome to the Senquip Portal 9.1.2 Device Summary Once logged-in, on the summary page, a list of all ORB’s associated with your account is shown. From the summary page, new ORBs can be added to your account and ORBs can be grouped into logical cate- gories.

  • Page 101: Figure 9.2. View Or Add Orb's

    View the data associated with an ORB by clicking on the ORB’s Name or Device-ID. After a few seconds, a dashboard associated with the selected device will appear. Only interfaces on the ORB that are enabled and have transmitted data recently will be displayed. Any exceptions currently being experienced by the 9.1. Using the Senquip Portal...

  • Page 102: Figure 9.3. Orb Dashboard

    Click on the graph icon at the top right of each tile to expose a graph of selected values. Data on the graph can be selected for time periods of an hour, day or week. Click on a point on the chart to show values at that point. Chapter 9. Senquip Portal...

  • Page 103: Figure 9.4. Example Chart Showing The Days Temperature

    ON to OFF can be set. Figure 9.5. Data visualisation in different formats 9.1.4 Historical Data To view or download historical data, press the Raw Data button on the top right of the dashboard. A table 9.1. Using the Senquip Portal...

  • Page 104: Figure 9.6. Data Associated With The Selected Orb Shown In A Table

    Save Settings button at the bottom of the page. The ORB checks for settings changes each time it makes a connection to the Senquip Portal. If the ORB is set to transmit data once an hour, then the settings will be changed up to an hour after the changes have been made on the portal.

  • Page 105: Figure 9.7. Remote Update Of Orb Settings Via The Senquip Portal

    Senquip will routinely make firmware updates to enable new features, enhance security and fix bugs. ORB firmware can be updated via the Senquip Portal. To update the firmware, press the Update button on the settings page. You will be directed to a page asking for the firmware number. This number can be found on the Senquip website or through your preferred distributor.

  • Page 106: Figure 9.8. Remote Firmware Updates Via The Senquip Portal

    Note There is always a risk that something may go wrong during a firmware update; it is not recom- mended that firmware be updated unless it is suggested by Senquip or a specific new feature is required. 9.1.8 Event reporting Use the Events page on the Senquip Portal to configure event reporting.

  • Page 107: Levels Of Access To The Senquip Portal

    A standard plan adds access to view and store data on the Senquip Portal and will be used by most ORB customers. A premium plan adds long term data storage, faster data acquisition rates, API access, and enhanced user management.
  • Page 108 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 For the most up to date feature list and to purchase a premium account, please visit https://portal.sen- quip.com/ or contact your preferred distributor. Chapter 9. Senquip Portal...

  • Page 109: Mechanical Specification

    Chapter Mechanical Specification 10.1 Mechanical drawings Critical dimensions for the ORB, mounting plate and mounting hardware are given below. Full three dimensional models are available on request. Figure 10.1. Dimensioned front view including mounting brackets...

  • Page 110: Figure 10.2. Dimensioned Side View

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 10.2. Dimensioned side view Chapter 10. Mechanical Specification...

  • Page 111: Figure 10.3. Dimensioned Side View Including Mounting Brackets

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 10.3. Dimensioned side view including mounting brackets 10.1. Mechanical drawings...

  • Page 112: Mechanical Fittings

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 10.4. Dimensioned rear view Figure 10.5. Dimensioned bottom view 10.2 Mechanical Fittings The following screws and seals are used on the ORB. Spare parts, if required are available from Senquip. Location Size Length Max depth Fastening method Screws Chapter 10.

  • Page 113: Environmental

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Lid attach- To avoid hinge damage, only captive screws 3mm Allen key ment provided by Senquip are to be used. Mounting 9.5mm 3mm Allen key 10mm 10mm T10 Torx key mounting Gland nut AF24 Seals...

  • Page 114: Material Specification

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 10.6. IP number description The ORB can be operated in temperatures between -40°C and 85°C however the internal Lithi- um-Ion-Polymer battery charging will be disabled at temperatures colder than -10°C and higher than 40°C. An internal gore vent allows for pressure equalisation between the interior of the enclosure and the envi- ronment meaning that the ORB can be shipped in non-pressurised environments such as some aircraft.
  • Page 115 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Enclosure front cover seal Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Captive cover screws Stainless-steel (304) Cable Gland Polyamide Gland insert Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Optional Mounting plate Stainless-steel (316) 10.4. Material Specification...
  • Page 116 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 10. Mechanical Specification...

  • Page 117: Maintenance

    • Being left in a discharged state for an extended period of time. Replacement of the LiPo battery should only be performed by suitability trained service personnel. Only LiPo batteries supplied by Senquip should be used. Senquip LiPo batteries contain temperature sensing and protection circuitry to ensure safe operation of the ORB.

  • Page 118: Figure 11.1. Leds And Configuration Switches

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 an internal light detector will recognise the increase in brightness and will enable the LEDs and configuration switches. Figure 11.1. LEDs and configuration switches. • Remove the 4 AA batteries and if permanently powered, make sure that power to the ORB is switched off.

  • Page 119: Figure 11.2. Remove The Sim Card Before Opening

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 11.2. Remove the SIM card before opening. Warning Failure to remove the SIM card before trying to remove the battery cover could cause mechanical damage to the SIM card holder. • Remove the battery cover by removing the 4 Torx-head screws using aTorx T10 driver. holding screws as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 120: Figure 11.3. Removing The Battery Cover

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 11.3. Removing the battery cover. Warning Make sure that you do not expose the circuit board or components to static electricity. • The LiPo battery is plugged into a polarised 3 pin JST connector. Gently remove the battery plug by pulling on the 3 wires, ensuring that the direction of pull is in-line with the connector.

  • Page 121: Figure 11.4. Orientation Of Lipo Battery

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 11.4. Orientation of Lipo Battery. • Note carefully the polarisation of the 3-way battery plug and be sure to insert the replacement battery with the same polarity. Figure 11.5. Battery plug removed. 11.1. Replacing the LiPo Battery...

  • Page 122: Figure 11.6. Remove The Old Tape

    • The LiPo battery is secured to the PCB with removable 3M double sided tape. To remove the battery, pull gently, ensuring that you do not damage the battery. • Remove the old tape; new batteries supplied by Senquip will ship with replacement double sided tape.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting Guide

    12.1 Symptom: The ORB was reporting to the Senquip Portal but has stopped Login to the Senquip Portal and check the last events that were sent by the ORB. Figure 12.1. Status showing supply voltage low If, as in the example above, the last status sent is showing a low voltage, then it is likely that the supply voltage to the ORB failed at some point.

  • Page 124: Figure 12.2. Supply Voltage Is Low

    ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Figure 12.2. Supply voltage is low In the example, the ORB is powered with a solar panel that is poorly placed in a position such that it only receives sunlight from 13h00 to 16h00. It can be seen from the data provided in the protal, that on December the 30th, the solar supply voltage never reached a point where it was able to power the ORB or charge its internal Lipo battery.

  • Page 125: Symptom: Reporting Is Erratic Or Has Stopped And The Orb Has Power

    The most likely cause of erratic communication is that the ORB’s connection to either the Wi-Fi or GSM network is unreliable. Login to the Senquip Portal and check the last events that were sent by the ORB. Check for a No Recent Contact event.

  • Page 126: Figure 12.4. Orb Events Tile On The Senquip Portal

    Figure 12.4. ORB Events Tile on the Senquip Portal In the case shown in the image above, the ORB has not communicated recently with the Senquip Portal ans so a warning has been generated. The additional alerts show that the supply voltage was low and that the ORB entered hibernate mode.
  • Page 127 • The ORB may need to be re-positioned to achieve a better signal strength If you have no access to the Senquip Portal, then the ORB will need to be opened to check the status lights. Once opened, the status and network lights will illuminate when the ORB wakes up. If both lights remain off, then the ORB has likely lost power and the internal Lipo is flat.

  • Page 128: Symptom: Gps Position Is Erratic Or I Can't Get A Gps Fix

    Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network. 12.3 Symptom: GPS position is erratic or I can’t get a GPS fix The Senquip ORB-X1-G has a built in GPS with an internal antenna. The position of this antenna is Chapter 12. Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 129: Other

    The better the ORBs view of the sky, the better the GPS fix will be. To check the quality of the GPS fix, visit the Senquip Portal or activate the in-built webserver. The Number of satellites field will tell you about the quality of the GPS fix. Ten or more satellites is a good fix;...
  • Page 130 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Chapter 12. Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 131: Glossary

    Chapter Glossary jubilee-clips A Jubilee-clip, also known as a hose clamp, is used in conjunction with the supplied brackets when pole mounting the ORB-X1. certificate-authority A certificate authority (CA) is a trusted entity that issues digital certificates, which are data files used to cryptographically link an entity with a public key.
  • Page 132 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 include nanoscale science and technology, engineering, information technology, neutron research, material measurement, and physical measurement. LiPo A lithium polymer battery, or more correctly lithium-ion polymer battery (abbreviated as LiPo), is a rechargeable battery of lithium-ion technology using a polymer electrolyte instead of a liquid elec- trolyte.
  • Page 133 Index Symbols 3G & 4G, ASCII, certificate-authority, JSON, jubilee-clips, LiPo, LTE-M1, MODBUS, NIST,...
  • Page 134 ORB User Guide, Release 1.1 Index...

  • Page 135: Index

    Index Symbols 3G & 4G, ASCII, certificate-authority, JSON, jubilee-clips, LiPo, LTE-M1, MODBUS, NIST,...

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