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  • Page 1 User Manual for Modem Gateway for DeltaLINK-Cloud DLC-UM-1.2 Delta-T Devices Ltd...
  • Page 2 If the equipment is used with any non Delta-T products it is the responsibility of the user to ensure the EMC compliance of any such measuring systems. Design changes Delta-T Devices Ltd reserves the right to change the designs and specifications of its products at any time without prior notice. User Manual Version: 1.2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Scope of This Document Introduction DeltaLINK-Cloud Support for GP1, DL6 or GP2 loggers Health and Safety Installation Batteries Install Modem Gateway with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 10 Requirements Modem Parts Parts and wiring used with GP2 Loggers Parts and wiring used with GP1 and DL6 loggers 1: Ensure the modem is powered.
  • Page 4 SIM Card replacement Warranty and Service Terms and Conditions of Sale Service, Repairs and Spares Technical Support 4 ⚫ Contents...

  • Page 5: Scope Of This Document

    - Deltalink 3.8 or later on-line Help - Steca Solsum 6.6F Operating Manual - Solar Panel Manufacturer’s Instructions - SOL 4 Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Assembly Notes - Sierra Wireless FX30 Hardware User Guide. See also http://www.delta-t.co.uk/DeltaLINK-Cloud.asp To log in go to www.deltalink-cloud.com...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The Delta-T Modem Gateway is used to connect GP2, GP1 and DL6 loggers to the DeltaLINK-Cloud. DeltaLINK-Cloud DeltaLINK-Cloud is a free secure cloud-based service from Delta- T Devices which allows you to upload, monitor, manage and share your sensor data with speed and ease. •...
  • Page 7 Website functionality comes for free and is accessible from most modern internet capable devices (phone, tablets and computers). Delta-T’s GP2, GP1 and DL6 data loggers can be connected to DeltaLINK- Cloud using the modem gateways described in this user manual or via PC based gateway software (Windows).

  • Page 8: Support For Gp1, Dl6 Or Gp2 Loggers

    Support for GP1, DL6 or GP2 loggers MD-3G-DLC DeltaLINK-Cloud - 3G-DLC-BX1/SP enabled 3G modem installed with DeltaLINK- Cloud - enabled modem A GP2 logger controller in an installed in a polymer Modem Box M-ENCL-B2 metal enclosure. This includes a SOL-4 solar power A SOL-4 solar power charger/regulator and LBAT4 charger/regulator and...

  • Page 9: Health And Safety

    Health and Safety Installation Cover the solar panels to exclude light before starting the installation. Batteries Batteries that are prone to give off explosive gases at any stage of their charge or discharge cycle must not be mounted in the enclosure without sufficient additional ventilation.

  • Page 10: Install Modem Gateway With A Gp1, Dl6 Or Gp2 Logger

    Install Modem Gateway with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger Requirements MD-3G-DLC: Cloud modem kit for mounting with GP2 Logger into M-ENCL-B2 metal enclosure 3G-DLC-BX1/B: polymer Modem Box with DeltaLINK-Cloud – enabled modem and battery 3G-DLC- BX1/SP: polymer Modem Box with DeltaLINK-Cloud enabled modem plus solar power &...

  • Page 11: Modem Parts

    Modem Parts Power LED see page 17 DB9 connector for serial data 6 pin Microfit USB 2.0 Micro-B connector for port to connect power supply and to PC. Its use may optional alarm be requested by signal from logger Delta-T Technical Support if diagnosing faults DO NOT PRESS...

  • Page 12: Parts And Wiring Used With Gp2 Loggers

    Parts and wiring used with GP2 Loggers To trigger text message connect the signal wire via a relay to earth Aerial RS232 & Power Modem Modem Fuse Power Text message alarm Regulator/charger Solar Panel Enable text message Power Power Power Battery Fuse (6.3A 20mm) Figure 2 GP2 Logger/Controller in M-ENCL-B2 enclosure with modem,...
  • Page 13 Power and optional Serial data via text message trigger to RS232 DB9 socket modem socket to to modem modem Ferrite bead Optional text message trigger from logger Power and serial Fuse, slow break, data from logger 3A 25V 5x20mm Figure 3 GP2-Modem Cable harness functions. See also page 27.

  • Page 14: Parts And Wiring Used With Gp1 And Dl6 Loggers

    Parts and wiring used with GP1 and DL6 loggers Figure 4 Showing the layout of the Modem Box options, with and without solar power. Left : DLC-BX1/B with battery. Right: DLC-BX/SP solar power option, with solar power regulator /charger, solar panel (not shown) and battery. These DeltaLINK-Cloud Modem Box systems are used with one or more externally connected GP1 or DL6 loggers via a GP1 network cable.

  • Page 15: 1: Ensure The Modem Is Powered

    1: Ensure the modem is powered. Connect the battery to provide power to the modem. Powering the modem when using GP2 Logger To trigger text message connect the signal wire via a relay to earth Aerial RS232 & Power Modem Modem Fuse Power...
  • Page 16 Powering the modem when using GP1 or DL6 Loggers To trigger text message connect the signal wire to earth Regulator/charger Solar To aerial Panel Modem serial Modem 5-way M8 Modem Modem Power Fuse Text message trigger (optional) Power Battery Figure 7 Cabling scheme in the Modem Gateway Box type 3G-DLC-BX1/SP for use with GP1 or DL6 loggers.
  • Page 17 1.1 Check the Modem Power LED. Modem Power LED Behaviour Figure 5 LED behaviour LED state Flash rate Meaning No power or input voltage ≥ 32 VDC or ≤ 4.75 VDC Solid Red Modem powered but not attached to cellular network. Solid Amber Modem powered and attached to cellular network.

  • Page 18: 2: Set Up Deltalink-Cloud

    2: Set up DeltaLINK-Cloud Requirements By this stage you should have achieved the following:- • Obtained a Delta-T logger • Obtained a DeltaLINK-Cloud Modem Gateway, including modem and SIM card with a data package • Connected logger to modem • Powered up logger and modem. •...
  • Page 19 2.1: Go to DeltaLINK-Cloud and Create an Account Go to www.deltalink-cloud.com and register as a DeltaLINK-Cloud user with your email address and password. If you have not yet registered click on Create an account to display the Registration page Figure 8 DeltaLINK-Cloud Install Modem Gateway with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger ⚫...
  • Page 20 Figure 9 The registration form for DeltaLINK-Cloud. 20 ⚫ Install Modem Gateway with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger...
  • Page 21 Once registered the DeltaLINK-Cloud Welcome page should appear:- Help Figure 10 Welcome page. The actual layout will change depending on the size of your screen. 2.2 Add Gateway 2.2.1 Click on Manage Devices Figure 11 Manage Devices page Install Modem Gateway with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger ⚫ 21...
  • Page 22 Description: Add something about your gateway, e.g. My Backyard. Gateway Type: Select from the list: – 2G Modem Gateway (FXT009) or 3G Modem Gateway (FX30) Serial Number: Enter the serial number written on the side of the DeltaLINK-Cloud modem- see below. Access Code: Enter...
  • Page 23 Figure 13 Waiting for a new gateway to open 2.3 Add a Logger to the new Gateway 2.3.1 Click on Add Logger. Figure 14 The Add Logger form. Install Modem Gateway with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger ⚫ 23...
  • Page 24 Information needed on the Add Logger Form Name: In the Add Logger form give your logger a name. This name will appear in DeltaLINK-Cloud when selecting which logger to connect to and when looking at the list of datasets saved to the cloud. It does not appear within the downloaded data file.
  • Page 25 2.4 Check logger and gateway status Once both the gateway and logger have been added and they have successfully connected to the server, the user should see status information, as shown below. Figure 15 Showing the Gateway and Logger Status Your logger is now added to DeltaLINK-Cloud and will automatically update once a day.

  • Page 26: Wiring

    Wiring Modem Cable Harness for GP2 logger MD-3G-DLC Optional alarm signal from GP2 Blue To modem Brown Power, reset and alarm signal to modem Yellow Black Ferrite Fuse, slow break bead 3A 250V 5x20mm White Serial communication Black to GP2 and power Grey from GP2 Blue...

  • Page 27: System Wiring For Gp2 Logger With Modem Gateway In M-Encl-B2 Metal Enclosure

    System Wiring for GP2 Logger with modem gateway in M-ENCL-B2 metal enclosure To trigger text message connect the signal wire via a relay to earth Aerial RS232 & Power 3G Modem Modem Power RS232 serial data Modem Fuse Regulator/charger Solar Panel Enable text message (optional)

  • Page 28: Bx1 Modem Box Wiring Harnesses

    BX1 Modem Box Wiring Harnesses 3G-DLC-BX1/B 9-way To GP2, GP1 and/or D Connector DL6 logger(s) 5-way M8 connector on outside of Modem Grey Blue White Brown To modem Ferrite bead Optional alarm signal from Brown logger Blue Black Yellow Blue Fuse Brown 3A 250V...

  • Page 29: Dlc-Bx1-Sp System Wiring With Gp1 Logger

    DLC-BX1-SP System Wiring with GP1 Logger To trigger text message connect the signal wire to earth Regulator/charger Solar To aerial Panel Modem serial Modem 5-way M8 Modem Modem Power Fuse Text message trigger (optional) Power Battery Figure 21 Wiring scheme with a GP1 logger using the cable harness used in Modem Box 3G-DLC-BX1/SP.
  • Page 30 SIM Card replacement Figure 22 Sim card installation The SIM card is supplied pre-installed with a screw cover. You should not need to open this up - unless requested by Technical Support. To remove the SIM card: 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover. 2.

  • Page 31: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service Terms and Conditions of Sale Our Conditions of Sale (ref: COND: 1/07) set out Delta-T's legal obligations on these matters. The following paragraphs summarise Delta-T's position but reference should always be made to the exact terms of our Conditions of Sale, which will prevail over the following explanation.

  • Page 32: Service, Repairs And Spares

    In your enquiry, always quote instrument serial numbers, software version numbers, and the approximate date and source of purchase where these are relevant. Contact Details: Tech Support Team Delta-T Devices Ltd 130 Low Road, Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0EJ, UK email: tech.support@delta-t.co.uk email: repairs@delta-t.co.uk...

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