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  • Page 1 EM60...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    18206-02 8.9.2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ....................1 2. Operation ....................2 2.1 Installation ....................2 2.2 Configuration ..................... 4 2.3 Cellular Communication Test (EM60G Only) ..........9 2.4 Instantaneous Sensor Measurements Scan..........10 2.5 Data Download ..................10 2.6 Data Deletion ...................
  • Page 3 4.1.3 Active Sensors and Measurements Area ........21 4.1.4 Status Bar ..................21 4.1.5 Menu Bar..................21 4.1.6 Manage Settings Dialog ..............27 4.2 ZENTRA Cloud (EM60G Only) ..............31 5. Service ....................... 33 5.1 Maintenance .................... 33 5.2 Troubleshooting ..................34 5.3 Customer Support..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing EM60 series data loggers from METER Group. The EM60 series loggers (EM60 and EM60G) are part of the ZENTRA System, a collection of data loggers, software, and compatible sensors to measure soil moisture and other environmental parameters accurately and cost effectively. Please refer to EM60 specifications at metergroup.com/em60-support...

  • Page 6: Operation

    The EM60 can serve as a data collection station for as many as six sensors. It is designed to be a plug-and-play setup with all METER sensors, including the ECH O water content sensors, ATMOS weather sensors, and TEROS soil moisture sensors.
  • Page 7 EM60 Table 1 Installation (continued) Configure the EM60 Using ZENTRA Utility NOTE: This step can also be done in the field. Connect the micro-USB cable to a computer and logger. Open ZENTRA Utility and select Connect (Section 2.2). Configuration Set the measurement interval and verify the EM60 is correctly configured for the sensors that will be installed.

  • Page 8: Configuration

    OPERATION Table 1 Installation (continued) Fasten Logger to Mounting Post Use the loopholes on the top and bottom of the logger enclosure to mount the EM60 to a post using the zip ties or a similar fastener. Ensure the logger is installed in an upright position to reduce the possibility of water entering the EM60 enclosure.
  • Page 9 EM60 Figure 1 ZENTRA Utility initial screen 2. Plug the micro-USB cable into the logger USB port and the computer USB port. 3. On the ZENTRA Utility main screen, select the appropriate COM port from the dropdown menu (Figure 2). Figure 2 COM port dropdown 4.
  • Page 10 OPERATION Figure 3 EM60 connected and showing instantaneous measurements 5. Click the Settings button in the Button toolbar. The Manage Settings dialog will appear. 6. Navigate to the Device Information tab (Figure 4).
  • Page 11 EM60 Figure 4 Device Information tab 7. Enter a device name. This field is prepopulated with the device serial number. Consider changing the name to the field or plot where the EM60 is installed. 8. Navigate to the Sensor Configuration tab (Figure 5). Figure 5 Sensor Configuration tab...
  • Page 12 OPERATION 9. Adjust the Measurement Interval to the desired time between storing sensor measurements. Section 3.2.2 provides more information on how the EM60 makes sensor measurements. 10. Plug sensors into the EM60 sensor ports. 11. Ensure the correct sensor type is listed in each port tab (Figure 6). If the sensor is not automatically recognized, pick the correct sensor setting from the Sensor Type dropdown menu.

  • Page 13: Cellular Communication Test (Em60G Only)

    EM60 Figure 7 Communication Settings tab (EM60G only) 14. Select the time segments in Upload Times by clicking the arc segments for the hour intervals. EM60G will upload data during the selected intervals (Section 4.1.6). 15. Click OK. 2.3 CELLULAR COMMUNICATION TEST (EM60G ONLY) A successful communication test will confirm that the EM60G can transmit data to servers as well as the strength of that connection.

  • Page 14: Instantaneous Sensor Measurements Scan

    OPERATION Figure 8 Cellular Communication Test dialog 2. Click Test. 3. If the logger fails the test, move to a new location and try again. Sometimes, even moving just a few meters will provide a successful connection. NOTE: For increased signal strength, the antenna should be unobstructed by structures or vegetation. Consider the expected growth of plant canopy around the antenna.

  • Page 15: Data Deletion

    EM60 3. Choose the appropriate COM port from the dropdown list. 4. Click Connect. 5. Click Download on the Button toolbar. This will download the data stored since the last successful download. Alternatively, go to the Data menu in the Menu bar and select either Download New (downloads the data stored since previous download) or Download All (downloads all the data currently stored in the EM60).

  • Page 16: System

    This section reviews the EM60 data logger hardware features and configuration options. Use this information to help optimize each environmental monitoring setup. 3.1 SPECIFICATIONS Sensor Input Ports 6 (supports METER analog, digital, or pulse sensors) Sensor Port Type 3.5-mm stereo plug connector 1 min to 12 h (EM60)

  • Page 17: Em60 Hardware Components

    EM60 Enclosure Access Hinged door with latches and eyelet for lock or zip tie Operating Environment –40 to +60 °C (0% to 100% relative humidity) Compliance Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010 (CE Mark) 3.2 EM60 HARDWARE COMPONENTS The EM60 logger series (Figure 9) includes two models: •...

  • Page 18: Sensor Interface

    EM60 is purpose-built to collect data from environmental sensors sold by METER. The data logger has six ports for sensors and a micro-USB port for communicating with a computer (Figure 10).

  • Page 19: Sensor Measurement Interval

    EM60 The EM60 is able to detect when many of the METER sensors are unplugged or malfunctioning. The logger stores error codes in the place of normal sensor measurements in this event. ZENTRA software will display these errors to help troubleshoot problems with the sensors.

  • Page 20: Status Lights

    SYSTEM 4. Start the embedded GPS receiver to obtain a current time and location fix (Section 3.2.6). This process takes up to 15 min to complete. 5. Establish an internet connection over the cellular network and attempt to communicate with ZENTRA Cloud (EM60G only). After completing the self-tests, the EM60 will indicate success or failure by lighting either the red or green status light.

  • Page 21: Gps Receiver

    EM60 orientation more favorable. The logger will charge the batteries even during periods of low light levels (e.g., winter time or heavy overcast conditions). For extended periods of low light, the incoming energy may be lower than the energy needed to operate the logger. The batteries will buffer the energy needs of the logger for several months and will return to full capacity as the incoming energy exceeds the energy needed to operate the logger.

  • Page 22: Data Storage

    SYSTEM Data collected by the EM60 uses the UTC time for timestamp on each saved sensor record. ZENTRA Utility and ZENTRA Cloud display these data using local time based on where the logger is installed. The EM60 time zone setting calculates local time for the logger and is set by the computer running ZENTRA Utility or by the cellular network (if the network supports this feature).

  • Page 23: Zentra Software

    EM60 4. ZENTRA SOFTWARE The EM60 is designed to work with ZENTRA Utility and ZENTRA Cloud. Both ZENTRA Utility and ZENTRA Cloud software allow the user to collect and manage data from the device. ZENTRA Utility is on the included USB drive or can be downloaded from metergroup.com.

  • Page 24: Button Toolbar

    ZENTRA SOFTWARE 4.1.1 BUTTON TOOLBAR The Button toolbar provides shortcuts for the most frequent actions in using and configuring EM60 (Figure 11): • COM port dropdown menu: Lists USB devices connected to the computer. • Connect/Disconnect: Click the Connect button to attempt to connect to the device currently selected in the COM port dropdown menu.

  • Page 25: Active Sensors And Measurements Area

    EM60 4.1.3 ACTIVE SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS AREA All sensors plugged into the EM60 are listed in this area and each sensor in this section is delimited by a horizontal bar. The left side of the section will have the sensor name and port number.
  • Page 26 ZENTRA SOFTWARE tab. Raw VWC values will be downloaded in the Processed Data worksheet and are available as inputs to custom calibration equations. See each specific sensor manual for alternative calibrations that can be applied to the raw data. EDIT MENU The Edit Menu allows the user to edit preferences in the Manage Preferences dialog.
  • Page 27 EM60 • Data File tab (Figure 14): Š Date and Time Display in ZENTRA Utility: Change the format of date and time values by selecting an option from the dropdown menus. This controls how date and time are shown in ZENTRA Utility display and in the downloaded files. Figure 14 Data File tab •...
  • Page 28 ZENTRA SOFTWARE Figure 15 Application tab • Communications tab (Figure 16): Š Device Commands Retries: Modifies the number of times ZENTRA Utility sends commands to a logger. Š Communication Ports List: Enable this option if the USB device does not appear in the Connect dropdown list.
  • Page 29 EM60 Figure 16 Communications tab ACTIONS MENU The Actions menu is the primary menu for configuring and testing the EM60 series logger. • Select Sensors: Displays the Sensor Configuration tab in the Manage Settings dialog (Section 4.1.6). • Set Device Time: Instructs ZENTRA Utility to set the EM60 time and date according to the time and date on the computer.
  • Page 30 • Check for Logger Firmware Updates: Checks for the newest version of EM60 firmware from METER. If a newer version is available, ZENTRA Utility downloads the new firmware in the background. When ZENTRA Utility connects to an EM60, it compares the firmware on the logger with the latest version available.

  • Page 31: Manage Settings Dialog

    Identify the type of feedback being sent (general feedback, feature suggestions, bug report, or other). Indicate how METER should respond (email or telephone). Give details in the description area. If reporting a bug, detail what steps occurred prior to the bug and any error message. By default, bug reports include software error files. Other files can also be sent using this form (e.g., logger download files).
  • Page 32 ZENTRA SOFTWARE DEVICE INFORMATION TAB Use the Device Information tab to edit the information that appears in the Data Logger Identification area (Figure 18). • Device Name: Logger-specific name to identify the logger in the software. The default name is the unit serial number. It can be changed to a name representing the field or plot where the logger is installed or the types of sensors installed.
  • Page 33 Customer Support. METER offers cellular service plans that support uploading data every 15 min. • Upload Times: Choose the approximate times of day that data are uploaded from the logger to ZENTRA Cloud. The data will be uploaded at a random time during each selected hour to upload data.
  • Page 34 ZENTRA SOFTWARE Figure 20 Manage Settings Communication Settings tab GPS LOCATION TAB All information in this tab are automatically provided by the GPS receiver in the EM60 and are read only (Figure 21). • Latitude/Longitude: Provides GPS location of the EM60. • Altitude: Contains altitude from sea level of the EM60. •...

  • Page 35: Zentra Cloud (Em60G Only)

    EM60 Figure 21 Manage Settings GPS Location tab 4.2 ZENTRA CLOUD (EM60G ONLY) ZENTRA Cloud is a cloud-based web application to download, view, and share EM60G data as well as change logger configurations. ZENTRA Cloud is also designed to make it easy to share data with colleagues.
  • Page 36 ZENTRA SOFTWARE To view data from EM60G loggers, subscribe to each desired EM60G logger on ZENTRA Cloud following the steps below. A logger can only belong to one site at a time. NOTE: Depending on the organization, labels may be Farm and Field or Site and Plot. 1.

  • Page 37: Service

    5.1 MAINTENANCE EM60 may be returned to METER for maintenance (inspect system, replace old or damaged parts, or update firmware). Select replacement parts (e.g., USB cable, antenna, case enclosure, gaskets) can also be ordered from METER. Contact...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    SERVICE 5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING Although METER designed the EM60 for durability and built to the highest manufacturing standards, problems may occasionally occur. This troubleshooting section details the major problems and their solutions. If the problem is not listed or these solutions do not solve the...
  • Page 39 EM60 Table 2 Troubleshooting EM60 (continued) Problem Possible Solutions The raw data measured by the logger is out of expected range for the sensor. This could be caused by an unplugged or broken sensor. Ensure the sensor is fully inserted into the logger sensor port. Sensor data shows No response from sensor in the Ensure the sensor type shown in the Scan window matches the...

  • Page 40: Customer Support

    For products purchased through a distributor, please contact the distributor directly for assistance. 5.4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS By using METER instruments and documentation, you agree to abide by the METER Group, Inc. USA Terms and Conditions. Please refer to metergroup.com/terms-conditions details.

  • Page 41: Appendix A. Compliance Certifications

    1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The EM60 series loggers contain one or more of the following radio modules, listed by their FCC identification numbers: • SH6MDBT40 (all EM60 series) •...

  • Page 42: Canada

    • this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The EM60 series loggers contain one or more of the following radio modules, listed by their IC identification numbers: 8017A-MDBT40 (all EM60 series)

  • Page 43: Japan

    EM60 A.4 JAPAN TELEC (Japan) The EM60 series loggers contain one or more of the following radio modules that are TELEC /JATE certified. All EM60 series: • Technical Requirements certified type number = 204-420020 EM60G with TELEC-approved cellular module: • Technical Conditions certified type number = AD120274003...

  • Page 44: Index

    INDEX INDEx data download using ZENTRA Cloud 11, 32 battery using ZENTRA Utility 10–11, 20 alkaline 2, 3, 12, 16, 33 charging 12, 16–17 diagram 14 firmware 16, 20, 26, 28 life 12, 16–17 NiMH 1, 3, 12, 14, 16, 33 replacing 33 types 16–17 GPS 30.
  • Page 45 EM60 wireless data transmission cellular communications test 9–10 cellular module 13, 18 communication settings 29–30 supported networks 18 ZENTRA Cloud 31–32 ZENTRA Utility Actions menu 25–26 configuration 4–9 Data menu 21–22 Edit menu 22–25 File menu 21 Help menu 26–27 main screen 19 operating systems 19 settings 27–30...
  • Page 46 18207-01 8.31.2018 METER Group, Inc. USA 2365 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163 T: +1.509.332.2756 F: +1.509.332.5158 E: info@metergroup.com W: metergroup.com METER Group AG Mettlacher Straße 8, 81379 München T: +49 89 1266520 F: +49 89 12665220 E: info.europe@metergroup.com W: metergroup.de...

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