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SERIAL NUMBER OF THE INSTRUMENT

You can find the serial number

of the receiver unit baseplate and on the side of the Power Pack.

Serial number is in the form: 000XY00000.

The first three digits and the two letters are the Serial Number prefix, the last five digits

are the Serial Number suffix. The prefix is the same for identical instruments, it changes

only when a configuration change is made to the instrument.

The suffix is different for each instrument.

Sales & Support:

NARDA

Via Rimini, 22

Safety

20142 - Milano (MI)

Test

Tel.: +39 02 581881

Solutions

Fax: +39 02 58188273

S.r.l. Socio Unico

AMS-8061

on the upper cover of the receiver unit, on the side

Manufacturing Plant:

Via Benessea, 29/B

17035 - Cisano sul Neva (SV)

Tel.: +39 0182 58641

Fax: +39 0182 586400

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Page 1 Sales & Support: Manufacturing Plant: NARDA Via Rimini, 22 Via Benessea, 29/B Safety 20142 - Milano (MI) 17035 - Cisano sul Neva (SV) Test Tel.: +39 0182 58641 Tel.: +39 02 581881 Solutions Fax: +39 0182 586400 Fax: +39 02 58188273 S.r.l.
Page 2 NOTE: ® Names and Logo are registered trademarks of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH and L3 Harris Communications Holdings, Inc. – Trade names are trademarks of the owners. If the instrument is used in any other way than as described in this User’s Manual, it may become unsafe.
Page 3 Contents Page Safety recommendations and instructions …........EC Declaration of Conformity ......…......... 1 General information Page 1.1 Documentation...........…......1.2 Introduction…....………………..........1.3 Standard accessories ……............... 1.4 Optional accessories…………………………………………….... 1.5 Main specifications................1.6 Max acquisition time…………………………………………………….. 1.7 AMS-8061 receiver panel……………………………………………… 2 AMS-8061 Installation and first use with NardaAMConfigurator Page 2.1 Introduction.........…...........
Page 4 3 8061SW-02 - User’s guide and Data Display Page 8061SW-02 User’s guide 3.1 Introduction………….........…..........3.2 Hardware requirements......…..……………………………………. 3.3 Software installation……......…............3.4 Password management……………………………………………………………….. 3.4.1 Entering the TERMINAL password………………………………………………… 3.4.1.1 Changing the TERMINAL password…………………………………………….. 3-10 3.4.2 Entering the SETTING password………………………………......3-11 3.4.2.1 Changing the SETTING password………………………….……………………...
Page 5 8061SW-02 Data display Page 3.21 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………. 3-55 3.22 Calendar……………………………………………………………………………….. 3-55 3.23 Data window…………………………………………………………………………… 3-56 3.24 Main commands........…..…..…........... 3-58 3.24.1 File……………………………………………………….………………………….. 3-58 3.24.2 Option………………………………………………….……………………………. 3-58 3.24.3 Trace………………………………………………….…………………………….. 3-59 3.24.4 Marker………………………………………………….……………………………. 3-60 3.24.5 Vertical…………………………..…………………..…………………………….. 3-61 3.25 Secondary commands………………………………………………………………. 3-62 3.25.1 Save Files…………………………………………………………………………... 3-62 3.25.1.1 Save File in ASCII format……………………………………………………….
Page 6 5 Command protocol Page 5.1 Introduction………………………………..………………………………………… 5.2 List of commands..........………………………………. 5.3 Query COMMANDs..................5.4 Setting COMMANDs..................5-15 5.5 FTP-GPRS COMMANDs................5-23 5.6 FTP on Area Monitor AMS-8061………………………………………………… 5-25 5.6.1 Fundamentals……………………………………………………………………. 5-25 5.6.2 Structure………………………………………………………………………….. 5-25 5.6.3 Configuration (read)..………………………………........5-26 5.6.4 FLD file (read)……………………………………………………………………. 5-29 5.6.5 Record file (write)…………………………………………………………………...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Figures Figure Page AMS-8061 Field Monitoring System……………………. EHA-2B-01 Antenna……..………………………………… AMS-8061 receiver unit panel……………………………. AMS-8061 Receiver unit panel…………………………… AMS-8061 Field Monitoring System ..…………………… DB9 Female front side view………………………………. 2-17 Slot for the SIM card………………………….……………. 2-18 Slot for the Micro SD card………………………………… 2-19 NardaAMConfigurator main window…………………….
Page 8 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS This product has been designed, produced and tested in Italy, and it left the factory in conditions fully complying with the current safety standards. To maintain it in safe conditions and ensure correct use, these general instructions must be fully understood and applied before the product is used. •...
Page 9 Dichiarazione di Conformità EU Declaration of Conformity In accordo alla Decisione 768/2008/EC, conforme alle direttive EMC 2014/30/UE, Bassa Tensione 2014/35/UE e RoHS 2011/65/UE, ed anche alle norme ISO/IEC 17050-1 e 17050-2. In accordance with the Decision 768/2008/EC, compliant to the Directives EMC 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage 2014/35/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU, also compliant to the ISO/IEC standard 17050-1 and 17050-2 Il costruttore narda...
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Page 11: Ams-8061 Field Monitoring System
1 – General information This Users Manual contains the following annexes: 1.1 Documentation • A form to be returned to NARDA with the device when requesting service. • A checklist of the accessories included in the shipment. 1.2 Introduction The AMS-8061 system is a revolutionary, accurate and reliable solution for remote and continuous monitoring of electromagnetic fields both in broadband and in frequency selective mode.
Page 12 1.3 Standard accessories Standard accessories included with AMS-8061 unit are: The baseplate includes: • AMS-8061 Area Monitor Selective • Air filter • Radome with 4pcs. Torx screws M5x16mm and 4 pcs. plastic washer Other accessories: • Solar panels • Support base (iron version); •...
Page 13: Technical Specifications Of Ams-8061
1.5 Main Specifications Tables 1-1 – 1-2 list the specifications of AMS-8061. TABLE 1-1 Technical Specifications of AMS-8061 Frequency range 100 kHz – 6 GHz (in accordance with antenna specifications) User-Programmable frequency bands Up to 20, individual start-stop frequency settings Sensor type Triaxial, isotropic antenna system Sensor dimensions (Ø)
Page 14 GSM module Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+/GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage Data download FTP: automatic to server; : automatic or manual to PC SIM card type (not included) Enabled for selected data transmission SMS to 10 mobile phones (daily report of max. EMF value, battery voltage) Battery management Every record includes Battery Voltage and Charge Current value Temperature and humidity sensors...
Page 15: Settings/Queries Of The Ams-8061
1.6 Max acquisition time The device can measure and save data for a long period of time. The total time depends on the storing rate, number of frequency bands. The internal memory can be read at every new data transfer to the central unit, at set times or by remote control.
Page 16: Eha-2B-01 Antenna
Fig. 1-2 EHA-2B-01 Antenna The EHA-2B-01 triaxial antenna includes a triaxial magnetic field sensor. Computation of electric field, expressed in V/m by the station, is done assuming the measurement is taken in far field condition where the known ratio between magnetic and electric field allows good correlation accuracy.
Page 17: Ams-8061 Receiver Unit Panel
1.7 AMS-8061 receiver panel Fig. 1-4 AMS-8061 receiver unit panel Legend: 1) GSM antenna 2) SIM card slot 3) GPS antenna 4A) Status LEDs 4B) Controller LEDs 5) RS232 serial interface connector 6) Power switch 7) Power supply connector 8) RF input N connector 9) Antenna data and power supply connector 10) Reserved 11) Micro-SD card slot...
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Page 19 2 – AMS-8061 Installation and first use with NardaAMConfigurator 2.1 Introduction This section provides the information necessary to install and use the AMS- 8061 Field Monitoring System. It also includes information regarding initial inspection, power requirements, interconnections, working environment, assembly, cleaning, storage and shipment.
Page 20: Ams-8061 Field Monitoring System
Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to clean the instrument and the solar cells. 2.5 Cleaning To clean the instrument do not use solvents, acids, cleaning fluid, turpentine, acetone or similar products which could damage it. It is suggested to replace air filter at least once a year or more frequently if needed (see Service at chapter 7) The AMS-8061 Field Monitor is designed to operate outdoors, in the vicinity 2.6 Installation...
Page 21 Follow instructions below (from n°1 to n°34) to install the unit on the site; It is always better prepare the first installation on site with the help of a laptop or a tablet. 1) Install the Support base on the site to be monitored. In the northern (boreal) hemisphere, the AMS-8061 should be installed with the solar cells facing south, in order to take the best advantage of the solar radiation for continuous recharging of the internal batteries.
Page 22 Prior to installing stations, make sure that the point at which the field monitor will be installed is adequately covered by the mobile phone service allowing remote data communication. This can be done using any GSM mobile phone capable of indicating the intensity of the signal coming from the local base radio station of the company chosen for the SIM card.
Page 23 3) Remove the bolt from the pole support, place the pole and fasten it to the base using the bolt with nut and washers. Using the supplied pole, whose characteristics have been carefully assessed, is recommended to avoid any alteration of the field to be monitored.
Page 24 4) Assembly the pair of solar panels as shown below: The Solar panel mounting kit includes: 1) 40W Solar panel (2 pcs); 2) Hexagon head bolt M4x10mm (4 pcs.); 3) Upper L shaped bracket (1 pc.); 4) Tooth washer Ø4mm (4 pcs.); 5) M4 nut (4 pcs.);...
Page 25 Upper L shaped bracket S shaped bracket and PA6 black bracket 55deg lower support Installation and use...
Page 26 The solar panel is ready to be mounted on the support base. 6) Unscrew the Pan head screw inside the PA6 black bracket without losing it completely. Installation and use...
Page 27 7) Insert and slide the Solar panel into the fiberglass pole and position the 55deg lower support on the base 8) Position the Solar panel and the Support base on the ground as shown and install the 55deg lower support. Installation and use...
Page 28 9) Install the 55deg lower support to the support base with the 2 pcs. Pan head machine screw X shaped M4x16mm (16), 2 pcs. Tooth washer Ø4mm (20) and 2 pcs M4 nut (22) remaining. 10) Position the Solar panel and the Support base on the ground as shown below.
Page 29 11) Fasten the Solar panel by tightening the bracket screws 12) Remove the Power Pack cover. Installation and use 2-11...
Page 30 13) Remove the nut from the chock of the solar panel cable. 14) Thread the cable through the hole in the box and screw the nut to fasten the chock to the Power Pack. 15) Place the fuse. 2-12 Installation and use...
Page 31 16) Plug the solar panel connector. 17) Close the Power Pack box. 18) Before mounting the receiver unit on the pole, unscrew the Pan head screw inside the both PA6 black brackets without losing it completely. Installation and use 2-13...
Page 32 19) Mount the receiver unit on the pole. 20) Fasten the unit by tightening the bracket screws 21) Remove the nut from the chock of the power cable. 2-14 Installation and use...
Page 33 22) Install the power cable by mounting the chock in the hole of the receiver baseplate; plug the power supply connector to the receiver unit holding by the plastic part. Installation and use 2-15...
Page 34 23) Before installing the triaxial antenna, make sure the monitoring station is switched off. Carefully connect the antenna output to the receiver RF input and plug the antenna data connector looking at the alignment of the two red spot on the data connectors. To remove the antenna, extract the multipolar connector first holding it by the metallic part, then turn the RF connector ring nut.
Page 35: Db9 Female Front Side View
24) In the first connection you must connect the USB port of the AMS-8061 to the PC (USB port) by USB(A)/USB(B) cable and configure the station with NardaAMConfigurator software. It must be make in this way even if the subsequent operations will be done via Ethernet or RS232 or 4G modem. The Ethernet connection cannot be used to configure the AMS-8061 station with NardaAMConfigurator software.
Page 36: Slot For The Sim Card
25) AMS-8061 is equipped with a 4G GSM modem (inside the main unit) 2.7 GSM Modem and and antenna that allows remote communication for programming and for SIM Card the remote collection of the data recorded. The GSM modem requires a regular SIM Card (not provided) enabled for data communication (Point to Point, GPRS/FTP or both, depending on the preferred communication mode).
Page 37: Slot For The Micro Sd Card
26) The AMS-8061 is a self-contained instrument which does not require 2.8 Micro SD Card any external device such as mass-storage memory. Indeed, its built-in memory is large enough to store data for a year and a half or longer than three months with a rate of 1 minute.
Page 38 27) Switch the unit on using the level switch of the AMS-8061 Area Monitor 2.9 Switch the System. AMS-8061 on 28) Once switched the unit on, check the Led ON, Led ETHERNET, Led 2.10 Check the LEDs MICRO SD Card and Led MODEM status as follows: status When the monitoring station is switched on, the Led ON is first lit with a Led ON status...
Page 39: Led Ethernet Status
This Led let the user know about the Ethernet status as shown in the Led ETHERNET status following table. TABLE 2-1 Led Ethernet status Status Action Steady GREEN Ethernet cable is connected The Led let the user know about the state of process as shown in the Led MICRO SD status following table.
Page 40: Led Modem Status
The Led let the user know about the Modem status as shown in the following Led MODEM status table. It is located close to the antenna data connector. TABLE 2-3 Led Modem status LEDs Status Action Steady GREEN Modem ON 2-22 Installation and use...
Page 41 29) A complete battery charging should be completed (48 hours) before 2.11 Power supply/ starting first connection and/or measurements. battery charging (standard accessory) Execute the same procedure when the battery charger need to function as power supply during measurements. Remove the Power Pack cover. Disconnect the solar panel from the Power Pack removing the chock.
Page 42 Plug the battery charger with the proper adapter to the mains outlet before connect the multipole connector to the Power pack. Fasten the cable to the strain relief. Thread the cable through the hole in the box and screw the nut to fasten the chock to the Power Pack.
Page 43 30) The battery level or the level of the charge can be checked locally or by 2.12 Controlling the remote using the 8061SW-02 program: there is a specific window which internal battery displays battery voltage and where a battery charge alarm can be set, if necessary.
Page 44 31) The external power supply optional accessory allows to connect the 2.13 External power AMS-8061 directly to the mains power without needing solar panel and supply battery pack connection (optional accessory) Plug the multipole battery charger connector to the male panel connector of the external power supply.
Page 45 Plug the battery charger with the proper adapter to the mains outlet before connect the multipole connector to the Power pack. Remove the nut from the chock of the external power supply. Installation and use 2-27...
Page 46 Install the power cable by mounting the chock in the hole of the receiver baseplate; plug the external power supply connector to the receiver unit holding by the plastic part. 2-28 Installation and use...
Page 47: Nardaamconfigurator Main Window
32) The NardaAMConfigurator installation must be performed and the 2.14 Use of software icon is shown on desktop. NardaAMConfigurator Double click on NardaAMConfigurator icon to run the configurator. Fig. 2-5 NardaAMConfigurator main window Follow the instructions step-by-step. The configuration wizard help you to configure AMS-8061 station: •...
Page 48 33) Remove the screws from the receiver baseplate to allow the Radome 2.15 Radome mounting. Considering that the AMS-8061 has been designed for outdoor use and the main operations are generally performed remotely by means of an internal GSM modem, the station does not have any control or connection on the outside of the protective case.
Page 49 Tighten the four screws to fix the Radome. 34) The AMS-8061 is usually installed outdoors where atmospheric agents, 2.16 Bags especially strong winds, can endanger its stability. To ensure the necessary stability under the worst possible conditions, the unit is supplied with three ballast bags that can be filled with water or sand and fastened to the base of the mast.
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Page 51 3 – 8061SW-02 User’s guide and Data Display The 8061SW-02 software is a control program fully integrated into the 3.1 Introduction AMS-8061 Area Monitor System. It allows accessing all the remote stations to download data and modify station settings. Downloaded data are filed within the controller PC and a calendar style search tool allows data displaying, printing and saving in graph and tabled form.
Page 52 To ensure the proper operations of the 8061SW-02 software, the minimum 3.2 Hardware hardware requirements of the Personal Computer are: Requirements • Pentium processor or equivalent; • at least 256 Mb RAM; • at least 100 Mb of free space on your hard disk; •...
Page 53 3.3 Software To install the 8061SW-02 on PC from the supplied Software Media proceed as follows: installation In Computer Resources, browse the Software Media. To start the installation double click on the 8061NSTS Setup icon. The User must have administrator privileges to install the 8061SW-02 software in Windows 7, 8 etc.;...
Page 54 Follow set-up program instructions. The installation can be aborted by clicking on Cancel. The installation folder must be specified. Click Next to confirm the default folder (recommended) or Change to modify. Click OK to confirm the directory. You can also type a different name; in Windows 7 the maximum number of characters for the name is 24 (including spaces);...
Page 55 Click Next to proceed installing. In case of existing installation, the software will ask the user if he wants to cancel all the Passwords. If the answer is YES, the following message will appear: If select YES, all the stations and measurements already saved will be hidden, but still accessible by adding all the stations used and maintaining the original name (respecting upper and lower case letters) and phone number.
Page 56 The installing status is displayed then: Click Finish to complete and exit the installer. The folder 8061NSTS is created under Programs with the icon 8061SW-02 on desktop. 8061SW-02 - User’s guide and Data Display...
Page 57 When asked for, reboot your system to complete installation The User must have administrator privileges to run the 8061SW-02 software in Windows 7, 8 etc.; right click on the 8061SW-02 icon and click on “Run as administrator” to temporarily run the program as an administrator until close it.
Page 58 8061SW-02 allows the user to create a list of all stations that are going to be 3.4 Password used. The list include parameters, like telephone number, station name, management ecc. needed by the software to access every single station. To avoid any improper modification of parameters included in the station list by non 3.4.1 Entering admitted personnel a Terminal password is needed.
Page 59 If the answer is YES, the screen looks like this: The User can enter any sequence of alphanumerical characters; any special characters are not allowed. We recommend to take note of the Terminal PASSWORD entered. After entering the Password with OK, the software will request confirmation of the password before registering it into the system.
Page 60 3.4.1.1 Changing the If it is necessary to change the Terminal Password, just press function TERMINAL password key F10 while the software is displaying the main window that includes the station list. The software displays the message: If the answer is YES, first enter the old Terminal Password, then enter the new one.
Page 61 3.4.2 Entering the After entering the Terminal Password needed to ensure the secure SETTING password management of the Field Monitors, the software asks to define a Setting PASSWORD which is needed to edit the station settings like storing Rate, station clock, thresholds for alarm, device password saved on the AMS- 8061, etc.
Page 62 Every time you have to modify a field, the Setting Password will be requested by the software. At the beginning, for the first setting operations, it would be helpful to leave these password blank, simply pressing enter on the keyboard. Set a password only after all your area monitors will be correctly set, and just in case you need to have an higher security level.
Page 63 3.4.3 Entering the Remote communication in Point-to-point mode is protected by a Device DEVICE password Password that is stored in every AMS-8061 Area Monitor; all the monitoring stations are initialized in the factory with the password “PASSPMM” that is advisable to replace during the first connection following these steps: In Point-to-point communication mode, enter “PASSPMM”...
Page 64 Once set the station, run the 8061SW-02. 3.5 Poin to Point After entering the Passwords, the program displays the main window. Main window Select the Point to Point tab: The first part of the main window is used to select from the list the Field Monitor to be queried.
Page 65 The list of remote stations contains the following information: • Station Identifier (Name): the name of the monitoring station; • Telephone Number: the phone number of the station SIM card; • Last Link: date of the latest connection made; • Links: number of completed connections/number of trials;...
Page 66 To make a call or download data from an existing Field Monitor, it is 3.6 Station management necessary to use the Add Station command and add the station to the list. The screen looks like this: 3.6.1 Entering a new station The procedure to add a station is as follows: •...
Page 67 If a wrong Device Password is entered, the following message appears when trying to access the remote station in Point to Point mode: Entering the Device Password prevents the station from being queried by any unauthorized person who might in some way to know its telephone number.
Page 68 3.6.2 Removing a To remove a station from the list, click Remove Station. The message is: station If the answer is YES, the software will require to enter the Terminal Password, and the station will be deleted; if the answer is NO, the operation will be aborted.
Page 69 3.6.4 Automatic data The window for editing or adding the stations also provides an Automatic downloads Download function which makes monitoring fully automatic, with transfer of the data from the station, generation of the .TXT file, etc.. Therefore some stations can be programmed for manual connection and others, after being called, will automatically transfer the data, while others again will automatically call (or be called by) the control PC at a certain time of day and download their data by themselves.
Page 70 By enabling the command PC Answering, at the scheduled time, the station 3.6.5 Answering enabled for Point-to-point communication calls the modem connected to the PC and automatically downloads all its data. To program the station to do that, proceed as follows: •...
Page 71 3.6.6 Calling When the PC Calling function is enabled, every time the station is called using the CALL or “Scheduled CALL” commands, the data present on the station - and recorded since the latest download - will be automatically downloaded to the PC. This can be very useful because it makes unnecessary to remember the time of the latest download.
Page 72 3.6.8 Autoload Events The AMS-8061 Area Monitor System can save a certain number of events in the permanent memory of the station, so as to ensure traceability (independent from the operations of the control center) with regard to the settings and main activities of the station. These events can be downloaded from the station, displayed in text format and copied into the mass memory of the control center to keep updated the station history.
Page 73 3.7.2 Exporting data The Data Export function creates text files and, if enabled, .bmp files related to the time range specified by the user: After selecting the desired time range (From date – To date) click the Export button to create, in the AUTOFILE directory, the following text files: •...
Page 74 When the station is connected to the controller PC through the RS232 or 3.8 Direct readings USB cable, the Direct Readings button is used to open a window where it is possible to immediately read the basic station data. With this function the User can read the field values acquired by the station without post-processing them;...
Page 75 3.9 Post settings The Post Settings key is used to open a window where settings can be defined for the selected station. This presetting operation allows to change the settings even if the station cannot be contacted at the specific moment, for any reason. All the settings are saved temporarily and sent to the station during the first link.
Page 76 3.10 Calendar of The calendar, created automatically by the 8061SW-02 software, always shows the current month and year and is used to select and display in measurements graphical form the data downloaded from the Field Monitoring station, simply by clicking the button of the desired day or week. Only the buttons with blue characters contain data, which has been previously downloaded from the station.
Page 77 3.11 Control window Once a link has been successfully established, in Point-to-point mode, the control window is opened for the selected station and it is possible to: • Check the settings and parameters of the station; • Edit the settings (function protected by the Setting Password); •...
Page 78 3.12 Description of The control window is divided in different zones grouping the available commands by type and function. The main zones are: controls ALARMS divided in: • Last Field • WARNING • ALARM • Averaging Period • NOTIFY ALARMs through •...
Page 79 Schedule for SMS divided into: • Telephone number • Time (HH:mm) • Stand by (Q) indicated in number of quarters of an hour; this value affects battery duration • Every (H) • Send REPORT Up to ten mobile phones can be programmed. Both phones will receive the daily report.
Page 80 • GPS to show the position data; The AMS-8061 has a built-in GPS which allows tracking its position. Data is reported in a NMEA RMC sentence according to NMEA 0183 ver 3.01. As for example, the Latitude in the picture corresponds to 44° 04’...
Page 81 3.12.1 ALARM Stations are able to notify alarm condition by sending SMS and/or starting a CSD call to the controller PC. Measurement results downloaded from any station include therefore information of any alarm occurred during the monitoring activity. Depending on the local laws, the place of installation, the climatic conditions, the availability of sunlight and the duration of measurement, certain alarms should be enabled for the control and proper operation of the field monitor.
Page 82 Notification of alarms via SMS will be sent to both mobile phones indicated. 3.12.1.1 NOTIFY ALARMs For each alarm a string is sent; for full list see ?STA command on the pag. through 5-13. Notification via modem will be sent to the first number that answers the call. When both Modem and SMS notifications are enabled, priority is given to the Modem.
Page 83 3.12.1.3 Averaging This command defines the time period on which the average of the Period field levels will be calculated. The average can be arithmetic (AVG) or quadratic (RMS). In this example, with Send REPORT enabled on Schedule for SMS section, all the mobile phones in the list (max 10), will receive, every day, the maximum value averaged on a period of 6 minutes.
Page 84 3.12.1.5 Battery Section Battery Alarm. The internal control system of the Field Monitor features a voltmeter for continuous measurement of the battery voltage. This function ensures constant control of the power situation for correct operation of the system. Settings are made as for all the other alarms. The bar turns red when the battery voltage is below the factory preset threshold.
Page 85 3.12.1.7 Temperature Temperature alarm. The station features a thermometer for the measurement of the internal limit temperature, in order to have constant control upon the environmental conditions affecting the correct operation of the system. The setting is made as for the other alarms. An alarm is generated in case the internal temperature is >...
Page 86 3.12.2 Schedule for Programming the station for modem links. MODEM To query the monitoring station by a remote PC linked to a telephone or to a GSM modem, the proper Station modem must be on. In addition, when an alarm occurs, the station can automatically call in CSD mode the telephone number of the modem used by the controller PC.
Page 87 3.12.3 Schedule for SMS Querying the station with SMS messages Similarly to the “Schedule for MODEM” frame, the “Schedule for SMS” offers the opportunity to define an additional time period during which the station modem will be ON (stand-by mode) and therefore able to receive calls and SMS query and setting commands.
Page 88 3.12.4 Rate Settings Configuration of data memorization. Data are saved in the station at a frequency (Rate) ranging from 1 to 15 minutes. The Storing Setting affects the battery duration and memory, before old data are overwritten. P.Time: Processing time. It mainly depends on the Bands setting. The minimum Rate should be, at least, =10 x Processing time.
Page 89 The previously acquired data are lost changing one of the following settings: • Storing rate • Selection or deselection of Peak option • Selective mode timing • Kind and number of bands • Date and time of the monitoring station It is therefore suggested to download all the data before changing any of the listed settings.
Page 90 3.12.5 Get DATA Downloading data from the monitoring station to the PC. The data in the internal memory of the station can be downloaded after defining a Start and Stop event as follows: The Start and Stop of the data download is done between the following commands, in any combination.
Page 91 During the download of the data from the station a window is displayed with two bars indicating the progress of the download. The vertical bar gives the percentage of the total amount of data to be downloaded while the horizontal shows the progress of the download for each subsequence six hours interval.
Page 92 3.12.7 Firmware update Update of internal Firmware It is important to update the station firmware in order to use all the new functions added and eliminate any bugs in the software. To update the firmware, use the Execute command. The monitoring station will place the old firmware in its memory and will try to load a new one.
Page 93 • 3.12.8 GSM Off on Exit The option GSM OFF on Exit sends to the field monitor the request to switch off the station modem in advance, in addition to the request to end the connection. When this option is enabled, at the end of the link (not made after a line break and not after the maximum time without dialogue) the station switches its internal modem off after a time ranging from 1 to 2 minutes, regardless of the residual time set, in...
Page 94 3.13.4 Sub Bands The Sub Bands window allows viewing and setting up to 20 frequency bands to be investigated. When the tab is opened, the actual bands configuration is shown. Each band can be activated for the selective analysis by ticking the corresponding box.
Page 95 Very high fields, which frequency is out of the overall frequency range of the created table (from minimum frequency of first band to the maximum frequency of the last one) but within the receiver range (100 kHz – 6 GHz) may cause saturation of the receiver causing wrong measurements.
Page 96 In the low range part, a too narrow frequency range, could introduce a continuous component, falsifying in this way the measure. At the same time, in the high range part, a too wide frequency range will activate a too wide filter, causing the raise of the noise floor. In this way a low signal could be confused with the noise floor itself.
Page 97 3.14 FTP Main window Once set the station, run the 8061SW-02. After entering the Passwords, the program displays the main window. Select the FTP tab: If the function “Do not move file” is enabled the data stored by the station in the ftp server will be still available for a future download, even from a different PC.
Page 98 3.15 Data section The first section Data will show which data will be downloaded by the station at the next connection. The default setting is “Since” date-time (your PC clock) – “Up to” now (when the station will access the server). Meanwhile it will be shown the DRIVER INET FTP window;...
Page 99 3.16 Alarm section The second section, named Alarm, allows the user to set which alarm should be notified, if through FTP connection or SMS to the user mobile phone. The same windows allows the user to set which average type should be performed on the acquired data, AVG or RMS, and the averaging period over which the average calculation is performed.
Page 100 3.17 Communication The third section, named Communication, allows to change the Schedule section for FTP and Schedule for SMS settings accordingly to your work The first frame Schedule for FTP is in the following way: - in the part Time, you have to decide when the modem has to be switched ON and send data to the FTP server - in the part Stand By, you have to decide for how many quarters of hours, starting from the hours of switching ON, the modem has to stay in stand by...
Page 101 The frame, Schedule for SMS, allows the user to set in the same way a second time period for the modem to be ON. This is not for FTP connections but it is provided to manage a stand-by period for SMS information exchange The frame Schedule for SMS works in the following way: - in the part Time, you have to decide when the modem has to be switched...
Page 102 3.18 Sub Bands section The last section, named Sub Bands, shows the frequency range setting for measurement in a table form. For further information see §3.13.4 3-52 8061SW-02 - User’s guide and Data Display...
Page 103 3.19 Software update To update the software double click on the 8061NSTS Setup. Press Next and follow the installation steps on §3.3 Software installation During the installation process the software will ask the User if he wants to cancel all the existing Passwords. If the answer is YES, all the stations and measurements already saved will be hidden, but still accessible by adding all the stations used and maintaining the original name (respecting upper and lower case letters) and...
Page 104 It is possible to remove the 8061SW-02 software from the PC according to 3.20 Uninstalling the following procedure: Software Run the Uninstall 8061NSTS utility. Press Next to proceed. The software is now removed from the system; click Finish to close uninstaller utility 3-54 8061SW-02 - User’s guide and Data Display...
Page 105 8061SW-02 – Data display This section provides information for correct display and interpretation of 3.21 Introduction the data downloaded from the AMS-8061 Area Monitor System using the 8061SW-02 software. When a new monitoring station is installed, a new folder is created in the main program directory, among those listed in the main window of the program 8061SW-02, which will receive the data downloaded from that specific station.
Page 106 By selecting a day or a week shown in blue, the User can access the main 3.23 Data window menu for graphic representation. Using this menu it is also possible • Display any graphs belonging to any stations (using Open Files); •...
Page 107 The data window presents the data for the selected day or week in a graphical form. In the example below, it is possible to notice the narrow cyan vertical bands (the color can be set by the User), indicating that the internal GSM modem was transmitting either on the provider request (periodical querying of the phone number), or by the User request, calling the station to make any queries.
Page 108 The main commands of the 8061SW-02 are: 3.24 Main Commands This command is used to open any files of any stations or to save the files 3.24.1 File downloaded. For a detailed description of its use see the paragraphs relative to the specific icons Save and Open here below Some functions of the File command are not enabled when the Zoom function is ON...
Page 109 3.24.3 Trace The Trace command allows to select which traces will be displayed in the graph. The possible choices are: • Temperature; indicates the temperature of the environment for each data reading; • Battery; provides the voltage of the batteries whenever the field data are stored;...
Page 110 When the field monitor has been set up to display all data, the graph 3.24.4 Marker contains many traces. To ensure accurate measurement of each trace it is possible to enable a marker that will show the value of the electrical or magnetic field, or temperature, or batteries, etc depending on the trace for which it is selected.
Page 111 3.24.5 Vertical This function is used to select the vertical scale with a linear or logarithmic view and also serves to define the scale range. The screen looks like this: Selecting x 100 Range the maximum sensitivity is displayed. The function Lock (-20/100 lin) is activated when the User want to display on the graph both the temperature and the field trace.
Page 112 Description of command bar: 3.25 Secondary Commands Used to save files of measurements in the following formats: 3.25.1 Save Files 1. Draft (Diagram) (*.RS9) (Default) Archive for future processing of readings; 2. Panel (*.P87) A file with the extension *.P87 is saved, containing the current settings selected with the Setup key, so that the operator can readily restore the preferred settings at a later date.
Page 113 3.25.1.1 Save File in Files in ASCII format with the .TXT extension contain an (asterisk) ASCII format marking any data, and averaged value, affected by the internal modem and others disturbance activity. The structure of data tables saved in the default .TXT format is as follows: All traces enabled;...
Page 114 Used to download and view measurement files previously saved (*.RS9). 3.25.2 Open Files Also serves to load files of settings (*.P87). If the software is already in graph mode, clicking on Open Files will display all the stations available and also the directory AUTOFILE, containing only the .TXT files created automatically with the AUTO ASCII FILE function.
Page 115 Selecting the desired year, the menu will display all the months and weeks available: Selecting the month, the software will display the list of all the days containing data. Selecting the desired day and clicking OK the data will be displayed; pressing Cancel to interrupt the operation 8061SW-02 - User’s guide and Data Display 3-65...
Page 116 3.25.2.1 Open The files in the AUTOFILE directory are saved in .TXT format, while the Autotext file files in the AUTOTXT directory are saved in .RS9 format. The former are created so as to be readily exported into Windows Office programs, and cannot be opened using 8061SW-02 software.
Page 117 Therefore, with the function Auto ASCII File it is possible to create any graphs with a start and end period of measurement defined in any desired way. For example, from Friday to Monday, or between two months, etc. Of course, this time period must be selected in the download data procedure.
Page 118 This is used to automatically display a table report containing the data 3.25.3 Show Table File relative to the set of traces saved with the Save Export File Setup function. When the Show Table File function is enabled, every other function is disabled.
Page 119 3.25.5 Zoom Mode This is used for horizontal expansion of the actual measurement displayed (ZOOM) to observe the measurement with better definition. When the ZOOM function is on, the Marker function is enabled as well. A small blue triangle appears on the display and can be moved with the mouse to any point on the graph.
Page 120 Used to refresh the screen and redraw the diagram. 3.25.7 Redraw This operation is necessary in particular when the PC does not have much memory and/or many applications are running at the same time. 3.25.8 Appearance Button and label style can be selected from a Style list Start and End Color button allow selection from a color palette Sample Button and Sample Label show the appearance preview Default button to set appearance to the default parameters...
Page 121 3.25.9 Setup The use of the Setup key allows to access the window for setting the colors of the graph. It is possible to change the current settings at any time, and the new settings can be saved in a file and restored later. The Setup window looks like this: For each trace of the graph listed under Colors, the desired color can be selected, and these colors can be different for the Screen and for the BMP...
Page 122 3.25.10 Limit The Limit field is used to set and enable a reference trace on the current screen. The small graph on the upper right of the display gives a preview of the 3.25.10.1 SCREEN results in save or print obtained with the colors selected. Sample Click Exit to close the Setup window without saving the new setting, to maintain the current settings for the graphs displayed after...
Page 123 3.27 Status window The bottom section of the data window in the 8061SW-02 program displays the status window. This window provides useful information about the program functions and also gives extended and immediate help with the meaning of the commands and options on which the mouse is positioned. A few examples are shown below: Actual operating mode Values relative to Marker position...
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Page 125: Ftp Communication Mode
4 – First connection - Point to Point and FTP communication 4.1 General This chapter describes the manual procedure for the Point to Pint or FTP Information configuration of the AMS-8061 Area Monitor. Both can be automatically set by using the NardaAMConfigurator (see §2.14). The AMS-8061 Area Monitor has been developed to be mainly used in FTP mode with the use of a SIM card.
Page 126: Point To Point Communication Modes
Point to Point is a direct connection between the area monitor and the computer using the RS232/USB cable or the Modem. The Point to Point with Modem connection, you need a PC modem, a SIM card in the area monitor modem and another SIM car for the PC modem but only if it is GSM.
Page 127 First connection – Point to Point communication The AMS-8061 station is equipped with a GSM/GPRS modem and is 4.2 First connection – initially set, at the factory, for FTP communication mode. Setting stations to Point- Stations set for FTP communication are intended to be configured by to-point mode means of the user’s FTP server through the Internet connection but can be accessed, locally, by connecting the RS232, USB or Ethernet cable.
Page 128 In case of use of USB-RS232 Adapter (accessory supplied separately on charge), the converter appears among the devices as a “Prolific USB-to- Serial Comm Port (COMn)”. In Windows 10: it should be automatically installed on your computer. In Windows 7: a message informing that new hardware has been found appears.
Page 129 Run 8061SW-02 and the main window appears as follows. The software ask you to enter a Terminal and Setting password (see §3.4.1, §3.4.1.1, §3.4.2, §3.4.2.1). Double click the first station listed in the FTP station list (new software installations show the “New8061FTP” station, on the list, as an example).
Page 130 The Data transfer settings window allows to set stations for FTP or Point-to-point Schedule: Here you have to set if the area monitor has to work in Point to Point or FTP mode. FTP: These parameters depending on the FTP server you are using. As default, every Narda area monitor is set to work in FTP mode and the parameters you can find in this section are of our FTP server that can be used for preliminary test.
Page 131: Usb/Rs232, Point To Point
4.2.1 RS232/USB, Via direct USB/RS232 connection is the easiest way to communicate with Point to Point the area monitor. Fig. 4-3 USB/RS232, Point to Point Click twice on the 8061SW-02 icon to start the software. First a window appears displaying the software release and the port COM assigned. These are the basic operations to follow to work with the AMS-8061.
Page 132: Direct Readings" Button
Click the “Exit” button to go back to the main window and select the Point to Point section and use the function direct readings to immediately receive data from the area monitor. For further explanation consult §3.8 Fig. 4-4 “Direct readings” button Direct USB/RS232 communication can also be used for downloading of measurement results where the remote communication is not desired, for example, the GSM signal is very weak or there is no coverage of the...
Page 133: Modem, Point To Point
4.2.2 Modem, This modality allows you to directly communicate with area monitor. All you point to point need is a PC modem, a SIM card in the area monitor modem and another SIM car for the PC modem but only if it is GSM. Beware, the SIM card for this way of communication need to be specifically enabled for CSD communication mode.
Page 134 - Insert the Station Identifier: it is the name you decide to give to your monitor station. As default it is the serial number of the station. - Insert the Telephone Number: it is the phone number associated to the SIM card in the area monitor - Insert the Device Password: as default it is PASSPMM For every field the computer will request the Terminal Password (see...
Page 135 The main window of the software show you all possible information about the area monitor and the antenna. Now passages to do are: - Push the button Enable Settings - Push the button Set Clock - Push the button Sub Bands - Decide how many time and for how long the modem has to be switched on in the frame Schedule MODEM For every field the computer will request the Setting Password (see...
Page 136 The station clock is very important as every field data stored by the station is Setting station RTC related to time taking, as a reference, the station RTC. (Real Time Clock) Being connected through the cable, the station clock can be set with a good accuracy (the PC clock is used).
Page 137 Setting Sub Bands Push the Sub Bands button. It shows the frequency range setting for measurement in a table form. Please refer to paragraph 3.13.4 of this manual for further information of using Sub Bands function Point to Point and FTP Communication 4-13...
Page 138 AMS-8061 is equipped with a 4G GSM modem, which power consumption, How to switch the GSM especially while transmitting, is very high, if compared with the station modem on overall consumption. Additionally, modem transmissions, including communications between terminal (modem) and network that are not under the user control, generate E.M.
Page 139 The internal modem will remain on and in Stand-by for 60 minutes after the Programmed mode monitor station was switched on. Afterwards, the modem will be switched on and off depending on the “Schedule for MODEM” settings: For further information see paragraph 3.12.2 The above picture shows the “schedule for MODEM”...
Page 140 Once set the GSM modem you can disconnect the station from the computer and put it in the place choose for monitoring. Connect the modem to the computer to start working in “Modem, Point to Point” mode with the area monitor. Remember that the modem needs to work with a baud-rate of 115200.
Page 141 In case the software does not detect any modem the message MODEM NOT FELT will be displayed. If the software 8061SW-02 does not detect any modem or you are not sure about the connection with the PC or its working conditions, proceed as follows: To use the “Modem, Point to Point”...
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Page 143 First connection – FTP communication 4.3 General information AMS-8061 area monitor can be set to operate using two different remote 4.3.1 Introduction communication modes, both using one of the internal modem network: Point-to-point and FTP (File Transfer Protocol). The user should decide in advance the communication mode for each station as Point-to-point communication mode is not allowed while a station is set for FTP and viceversa.
Page 144 After initial installation, there is no direct communication between remote 4.3.4 System stations set for FTP mode and controller PC. operation in A User’s FTP server with a static IP address (or, at least, with a numeric alias FTP mode if dynamic) is always necessary, presuming availability of the 4G GSM signal at the remote station installation site, for AMS-8061 to download data to the server itself.
Page 145 4.4 General Requirements Remote station: - A SIM card enabled for 4G GSM/GPRS communication must be provided 4.4.1 Remote station by the user and inserted in the SIM card slot according to instruction provided by this manual. - The SIM card PIN code must be disabled using a mobile phone Information required for FTP communication: APN (Access Point Name) UN (User Name)
Page 146 FTP server requirements: 4.4.2 FTP server requirements A STATIC IP address is required for the FTP server. The following information regarding the ftp server must be available to set- up correctly remote units and controller PC: IP address (it is the static IP address assigned to the ftp server) User name and Password (to be allowed to exchange data with the ftp server) Username and Password must only contain alphanumeric characters;...
Page 147 After having dealt with the configuration file 8061.CFG, the AMS-8061 4.4.4.2 FLD File (Read) check for the presence of a file named 8061FLD.TXT. This, is an ASCII file which contains the date of the first requested record and the number of them. The syntax is: FLD HH:mm;GG/MM/YY; n where: •...
Page 148 4.4.4.5 Event File After having written the FLD file, the AMS-8061 writes a file named HH_mm_GG_MM_YY.TXT where: (Write) • HH is hour of the day. • mm is minute of the day. • GG is the day. • MM is the month. •...
Page 149 7) Click Add Station button on the right side to add a new station to your list and fill the new form with requested parameters: Station Identifier (Name): “New8061FTP” in this example, you can decide for any alphanumeric name. The station list cannot contain two or more stations with the same name. The folder containing all information and data of a specific station is created automatically by the control software.
Page 150: Modem, Ftp
8) Click the button Data transfer settings: A new form opens: Use the Read button to display the parameters of a station connected via RS232, USB or Ethernet cable. 4.5.1 Modem, FTP 9) Set the station in FTP mode. In FTP mode, the area monitor will send all data to an FTP server where they lie up.
Page 151: Ftp Mode" Settings
Select the button FTP in the frame Schedule if not already selected. Fill the same parameters, Address, User Name and Password for the FTP server. These parameters will be transferred to the station and will be used by the station itself to access the ftp server for downloading measurement results and upload any new configuration file.
Page 152 10) Setting station RTC (Real Time Clock) The station clock is very important as every field data stored by the station is related to time taking, as a reference, the station RTC. Being connected through the cable, the station clock can be set with a good accuracy (the PC clock is used).
Page 153 Hit the button Call, on the right, to access the station connected by cable. As the Point-to-point mode normally operates through a modem, a message will inform that no modem has been detected on your COM port. It will ask whether you wish to access a station connected by cable. Being this the case, you will answer Yes to access your station through the Serial RS232, USB or Ethernet cable: The station name is always stored within the station and it is expected that...
Page 154 The station Setting window will be shown: The above picture shows the “000WX50803” station. Please note that the station clock (RTC) has not been set as it shows the date, in the “Station Date & Time” frame on the left bottom side, 5 Mar 2015.
Page 155 Hit the Set Clock button (left bottom side), the following message will be displayed: Click Yes to synchronize the station clock with your PC. The station clock is now set. Hit the Hang & Exit button on the right bottom side of the setting window. Point to Point and FTP Communication 4-31...
Page 156 Since the station is set to FTP communication mode, some parameters could be not available for modification, if their prevalent meaning is designed for Point-to-point mode. If, for example, the User wishes to preset the Schedule for MODEM, that is to say the time plan for ftp data download, it is possible to temporary set the station to Point-to-point communication mode (in the Data transfer settings window)
Page 157 11) Accessing the FTP server Be sure a full internet connection is available for the controller PC. The firewall, if active, should not close ports 20 and 21 usually used for ftp communication (the executable is called DRIVERIN.exe) From the 8061SW-02 main window, select the FTP label, your FTP stations list will be shown These are the basic operations to follow to work with the AMS-8061.
Page 158 You can easily check it, just accessing your ftp server using Windows Explorer. IP address, User Name and Password are to be set to access the ftp server through the Windows Explorer. The only file you should find within the new folder is the “Creating.TXT” which contains information about creation date and time.
Page 159 12) The first section Data will show which data will be downloaded by the station at the next connection. The default setting is “Since” date-time (your PC clock) – “Up to” now (when the station will access the server). Hit Enable setting and type the Setting Password to be allowed to hit the Set button to create the first .FLD file that will be read by the station, at its first connection to the server, to know which data have to be downloaded.
Page 160 You can check that the 8061FLD file has been created by accessing the ftp server using Windows Explorer. Open the station folder (the name is its serial number). 8061FLD.txt file contains information related to the next data the station should download when accessing the ftp server: The above picture shows the content of 8061FLD file.
Page 161 13) The second section, named Alarm, allows the user to set which alarm should be notified, if through FTP connection or SMS to the user mobile phone. Please refer to paragraph 3.17 of this manual for further information of using Alarm function Point to Point and FTP Communication 4-37...
Page 162 14) The third section, named Communication, allows to change the Schedule for FTP and Schedule for SMS settings accordingly to your work. Please refer to paragraph 3.18 of this manual for further information of using Communication function 4-38 Point to Point and FTP Communication...
Page 163 15) The last section, named Sub Bands, shows the frequency range setting for measurement in a table form. Please refer to paragraph 3.13.4 of this manual for further information of using Sub Bands function After all four sections, Data, Alarm, Communication and Sub Bands are set as desired, hit the Save button, on the bottom side to store your settings.
Page 164: Sim Card Installation
16) Switch OFF the station and insert the SIM card as follows: Fig. 4-10 SIM card installation 17) Switch the station ON Now you have to force the first connection between the AMS-8061 and the FTP server sending a SMS with a mobile phone as follows: #SM?IDN(space)password*(space)#SMSCGN* Where: - (space) means you have to leave a space...
Page 165 Everytime a new setting is changed, the .CFG file will be modified and it will be read by the station, when accessing the server, to set itself as requested. The area monitor change its internal settings and at the end it will leave a new file called 8061.SET.
Page 166 The message informs that the new configuration has not been stored in the station yet. Confirm with OK. AMS-8061 currents settings and AMS-8061 in progress settings function are enable on the left bottom of each section. The software allow reading the current settings (AMS-8061 currents settings) or the settings that are going to be store at the next modem connection (AMS-8061 in progress settings).
Page 167 Hit the blue day in the calendar to open a graph showing downloaded data. Please refer to the chapter 3 of this manual for details regarding data presentation, saving and related commands (see §3.22, §3.23, §3.24, §3.25, §3.26, §3.27, §3.28 and §3.29).. It is possible to check whether some new data is present in the station folder by accessing it using Windows Explorer.
Page 168 If the function “Do not move file” (on the main window) is disabled, all data already downloaded to the controller PC are transferred to back- up folders (one for the .txt files, one for the .D61 ones) and will not be available for a future download even from different station.
Page 169 5 – Command protocol 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides information about the communications protocol of the AMS-8061 Area Monitor System via mobile phone using SMS (Short Message System) or through RS232, USB, Ethernet by means of Windows Hyper Terminal or similar applications. The AMS-8061 station can be reached by any GSM mobile phone and the commands sent via SMS will enable the User to change the settings or query various functions of the station.
Page 170 5.2 Command list Query COMMANDs Syntax Function #SM?ALR* Field Alarm threshold query command. #SM?AQ_* Current Acquisition mode query command (Alias ?AQP) #SM?AQP* Alias of ?AQ_ command #SM?BAT* Battery voltage query command. #SM?BNDn* Specified Band data query command. #SM?BNDALL* All Bands data query command #SM?CLK* Station internal clock query command.
Page 171 Setting COMMANDs Syntax Function #SMSALR(parameters)* Alarm threshold setting. Acquisition mode setting (alias #SMSAQP) #SMSAQ_(parameters)* #SMSAQP(parameters)* Alias for SAQ_ command Hang off current call. #SMSATH* #SMSATH0* Hang off current call and switches the Modem off. Average Time for Alarm and Warning #SMSAVGx* #SMSBND(parameters)* Bands Frequency setting...
Page 172 FTP-GPRS Setting COMMANDs Username and Password must only contain alphanumeric characters; any special characters are not allowed. Syntax Function #SMSGPR0 (parameter)* Set Access Point Name for GPRS. #SMSGPR1 (parameter)* Set User Name for GPRS access network. #SMSGPR2 (parameter)* Set Password for GPRS access. #SMSGPR3 (parameter)* Set User Name for FTP access server.
Page 173 5.3 Query COMMANDs Query commands interrogate the station for data; it responds back with a message containing the requested information. Query commands contain a ? character in the command string. Command Description Example Field Alarm threshold query command. Example: #SM?ALR* ?ALR The answer displays the threshold value in Response: ALR=20 V/m;...
Page 174 Command Description Example Request the SIM card PIN’s status. Example: #SM?CPIN* ?CPIN The response in the format #SM +CPIN: SIM <s>* Where <s> can be either - READY: contains the last string obtained by the Response: “AT+CPIN?” command sent to the modem #SM +CPIN: SIM READY* Another response: - PIN: PIN is present...
Page 175 Command Description Example Not yet read Events list request. Example: #SM?EVNR* ?EVNR The reply shows the complete list of all the available events, that are not yet been read before, stored by the Station. This command is not available via SMS. Request of internal code related to the last FTP Example: #SM?FTP* ?FTP...
Page 176 Command Description Example Request User, Password e IP address hidden ?HFTP status (FTP mode) on the RS232 port sniffer. 0FF: User, Password e IP address are shown on RS232 sniffer. Example: #SM?HFTP* Response: SM HFTP=OFF* ON: User, Password e IP address are hidden on Another example: #SM?HFTP* RS232 sniffer.
Page 177 Command Description Example Full Identifier request with password Example: #SM?IDNF* ?IDNF authentication. Response: The reply displays the brand (Nsts), Station model IDN=democisano;Nsts,AMS-8061; firmware release, serial number, last B.10 09/15;000WX50802; calibration date, originate call (ON, OFF or NET if 13.08.15;NET 12:15 (4q) each set to GPRS/FTP), time and switch on interval 01h;ON 17:10 (1q) each 24h;-------- Modem 1, SMS Report (ON or OFF), time and...
Page 178 Command Description Example Request Modem status Example #SM ?MDM* ?MDM The response in the format #SM MDM=x*, Where <x> can be either: Response: #SM MDM=0* - 0: modem OFF - 1: modem in activation process Another response: - 5: modem 2G is actived (may not be #SM MDM=6* connected to the network but it works and ready to receive commands)
Page 179 Command Description Example It asks for max recorded field, with date Example: #SM?RPT* ?RPT and time stamp since last automatic Report Response: RPT= was sent, and current battery voltage. (the MAX:2.14V/m “Send Report” function should be enabled 10:57 19/10/07 sending the “SENR” message). Battery=11.62V Showed field value is related to the Total band.
Page 180 Command Description Example Modem Example: #SM?TDM* phone directory list query ?TDM command. Response: TDM= The answer displays the phone numbers 0123456789 stored in the modem phone directory or void VOID if empty in the format: void (a <LF> Line Feed after each number): void TDM= void...
Page 181 Command Description Example Internal temperature and Relative Humidity Example: #SM?TMP* ?TMP query command. Response: TMP=39.08,30.4 It returns the internal temperature in °C Which means that the internal and the RH % in the format: Temperature is 39.08°C and the RH is TMP=TT,RH.
Page 182 Command Description Example SMS programming time setting query Example: #SM?TSS* ?TSS command. Response: Answer returns information (as set by the TSS=ON 17:26 ( 1q) each 24h STSS command) with the following format: It means that the modem is scheduled TSS=ON|OFF HH:mm ( Xq) each YYh to be switched on at 17:26 and remain (DIS) on for 1/4 of hour, and it happens every...
Page 183 5.4 Setting COMMANDs Setting commands send setting data to the system, the station can answer back with a message with requested information or a setting confirmation. Setting commands contain a “S” character at the beginning of the string. Command Description Example Alarm threshold setting.
Page 184 Command Description Example Specified band frequency setting Example: #SMSBND 1,21,80* SBND n, Format: SBND n,start,stop Response: BND=OK start,stop Where: n is the band index, between 1 and 20 The first band (#1) is set starting at 21 Start and Stop are the corresponding MHz and ending at 80 MHz frequencies, expressed in MHz.
Page 185 Command Description Example This command disables the Ethernet port Example: #SMSDIE* SDIE planned activity. Response: If disabled, the LAN port stays permanently TSE=OFF 12:00 each 24h off independently from the time schedule confirming the LAN port is disabled set via the STSE command. (OFF).
Page 186 Command Description Example SMS Report send enabling. Example: #SMSENR* SENR When enabled the station power on the Response: GSM, at the time set with the STSS TSS=ON 12:00 ( 2q) each 24h command, initializes communication and Confirm the station is enabled to send send the report with a SMS message to all SMS report.
Page 187 Command Description Example This command enables immediately the Example: #SMSGOIF* SGOIF GPS module. Response: It remains on until the firs FIX or the GOI Feedback=OK timeout (4 minutes), then it will send a confirming the command has been feedback SMS to all the saved phone granted.
Page 188 Command Description Example Alarm mask setting. Example: SMSK The mask contains mnemonic symbols #SMSMSK AL S* enables field and representing each alarm as in the following case open alarms to be notified by table. Symbols can be in each order. SMS.
Page 189 Command Description Example Reset to both default configuration and Example: #SMSRSTR* SRSTR storing rate. Response: RST RATE=OK Similar to SRST command, in addition to confirming the command has been its default settings, resets also the storing granted. rate to 6 minutes. Pay attention this command invalidates any data already stored in the Station.
Page 190 Command Description Example Modem programmed time setting. Example: #SMSTSM 14.53.01.24* STSM In the following format: Response: #SMSTSM HH.mm.xx.ee* TSM=OFF 14:53 ( 1q) each 24h the modem will power on at 14:53, will where: HH.mm is the MODEM power on time (switched on and in Stand-By). stay on for ¼...
Page 191 5.5 FTP-GPRS These commands are used by the user to establish a connection with an Access Point or FTP server, to enable the Modem or Point-to-point COMMANDs connection and to set time/date using the SMS provider’s information. Each field cannot be more than 31 characters. These commands cannot be executed via FTP/GPRS (because they would need to be already correctly set).
Page 192 MISC Field Description Setting command Command to be issued by either SMS or RS232,USB,Ethernet This command starts a GPRS connection immediately. All #SMSCGN* the procedures are then the same as it would for a Connect GPRS scheduled connection. This command starts a GPRS connection immediately as #SMSCGNA* CGNA for CGN but it forces to have a EVENT.TXT file containing...
Page 193 5.6 FTP on Area Monitor These commands are used to make settings on the monitoring station so that the unit can respond with an SMS message containing the corresponding System AMS-8061 information or confirmation. The setting commands are characterized by the presence of the character S in the string.
Page 194 5.6.3 Configuration Whenever the AMS-8061 connects to GPRS and accesses to FTP, it looks for a file named 8061.CFG in its directory (its serial number). If the file is (read) present, the AMS-8061 retrieves it and calculates the checksum in order to use it and thus get the new configuration.
Page 195 GPRS Unsigned char This parameter represents the interval between GPRS Interval connections (starting from the first connection which is done at Appoint). It is expressed in hours. Prxon Unsigned char This is the flag for connecting to GPRS upon alarms. If bit 0x01 is ‘1’...
Page 196 19 bands follow here exactly as the above described band 1. n= 1 to 19 n*10+78 StartFreq float Little Endian 32bit IEEE floating point number representing the start frequency of the n band and it is expressed in Hz. n*10+82 StopFreq float Little Endian 32bit IEEE floating point number...
Page 197 5.6.4 FLD File After having dealt with the configuration file 8061.CFG, the AMS-8061 (Read) check for the presence of a file named 8061FLD.TXT. This is an ASCII file which contains the date of the first requested record and the number of them. The syntax is: FLD HH:mm;GG/MM/YY;n where: •...
Page 198 5.6.6 FLD File After having written the record file HH_mm_GG_MM_YY.D61, the AMS- 8061 writes the file named 8061FLD.TXT which replaces the old one. (Write) This is an ASCII file which contains the date of the last uploaded record and terminates with the string “---“. The content will be therefore: FLD HH:mm;GG/MM/YY;--- where: •...
Page 199 5.6.8 Setting Status After having written the EVENT.TXT file, the AMS-8061 writes a file named 8061.set which reflects the configuration of the monitoring station. (Write) Similarly to the Configuration 8061.CFG the file is binary. This file is solely intended for reading as it is ignored by AMS8061 and therefore any change of it will be discarded.
Page 200 GPRS Unsigned char This parameter represents the interval between GPRS Interval connections (starting from the first connection which is done at Appoint). It is expressed in hours. Prxon Unsigned char This is the flag for connecting to GPRS upon alarms. If bit 0x01 is ‘1’...
Page 201 StopFreq float Little Endian 32bit IEEE floating point number representing the Stop frequency of the first band and it is expressed in Hz. Reserved Unsigned char Reserved, it must be 0 Reserved Unsigned char Reserved 19 bands follow here exactly as the above described band 1. n= 1 to 19 n*10+78 StartFreq...
Page 202 5.6.9 Checksum As previously mentioned, there is a little endian 16 bit unsigned int which is called checksum. The checksum is intended for verifying the reliability of algorithm the array read mainly from the AMS-8061’s side as a corrupt configuration could potentially make the AMS-8061 ineffectual.
Page 203 5.7 D61 Structure, This paragraph describes the structure of a multiband record. Download These records are created by either FTP enabled (files D61) or “?FLS” description command. 5.7.1 Command Mode Sintax Description ?FLS HH:mm,dd/MM;n Request for n samples starting from Hour HH and minute mm of the day dd of the month MM of the current year.
Page 204 5.7.3 Selective Multiband Structure description Header Reserved Reserved Reserved Charge Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Battery Temperature Alarm PERTS PROC Month DateTime Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Byte 12 Byte 13 Byte 14 Byte 15...
Page 205 The figure named Charge is shown as follows: Charge Byte 7 8 bit unsigned integer This value represents the charging current of the AMS-8061 battery. The number should be considered as an unsigned 8 bit integer. To get the value in CH_Units the following formula should be used: CH_Units)= Charge * 0.78 If, for example, the 8 bit figure named Charge is 0x57 (decimal 87) then the CH_Units would be ~68 The figure named RH is shown as follows:...
Page 206 The figure named Temperature is shown as follows: 7 bit unsigned integer Temperature FLAG (Temperature) Byte 10 It is the Temperature recorded in the interval. The number should be considered as an unsigned 7 bit integer. In order to avoid negative figure an offset of 40 degrees centigrade is added thus, to get the correct value of the temperature, the following formula is used: T Centigrade = Temp - 40.
Page 207 The figure named PROC is shown as follows: Reserved Reserved AVGP AVGPeriod MISC 4 bit unsigned integer Byte 13 This figure ( PROC ) reports how the process took place in the period. • RMS (D05) flags whether the averaging has been made linear mean (AVG) or Root Mean Square(RMS).
Page 208 5.7.4 GPS Information The 16 bit figure named Latitude int is shown as follows: D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 Byte Degree Minute 17/18 The figure named Latitude int is made of 4 fields and represents the integer part of the GPS Latitude. •...
Page 209 The 16 bit figure named Longitude Fract is shown as follows: D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 Byte Ten thousandths of a minute 23/24 The figure named Longitude Fract is a little-endian unsigned 16 bit integer and indicates the fractionary part of the GPS Longitude and it is expressed in Ten-thousandths of a minute.
Page 210 Reserved D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 Byte 31/32 Then 16 bytes follow and contain all data related to the first band Freq_Start Freq_Stop Peak Reserved +0 +1 +2 +3 The, additional packets of 16 bytes follows according to[NOB] 5-42 SMS Messages and Commands...
Page 211 5.7.5 Band Packet description The figure named Freq_Start is shown as follows: Freq_Start Byte +0 - +3 32 bit Float Freq_Start is a Little Endian 32bit IEEE floating point number representing the start frequency of the band and it is expressed in Hz If Freq_Start=0xffffffff or Freq_Start=0x00000000 then the band is empty and should be ignored.
Page 212 Reserved Byte +9 The 16 bit figure named Peak is shown as follows: 16 bit unsigned integer Peak Byte +10/+11 It is the Peak value detected in the stored interval, of field strength measured in the band. The number should be considered as a Little-endian unsigned 16 bit integer multiplied by the Scaler above calculated.
Page 213 These (32 + 16 * NOB) bytes above described constitute the block containing all record data related to the interval. Therefore, the number of blocks sent are as many as the required sample (asked by n parameter) by the command:?FLS HH:mm,dd/MM;n or, when FTP enabled, through the file 8061FLD.TXT (see §5.6 FTP on Area Monitor System AMS-8061).
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Page 215: Ams-8061 Field Monitoring System
6 – Action of the wind on the AMS-8061 This section provides the information necessary to install and use the Area 6.1 Introduction Monitor Selective AMS-8061 in the presence of wind. The Field Monitor is usually installed outdoors where the strong winds can endanger its stability that depends on the weight and eventual ballast bags or nylon wind strays.
Page 216: Wind Resistance Of The Ams-8061
6.2 AMS-8061 Table 6-1 Wind resistance of the AMS-8061 Wind Wind Wind Overturning Stabilizing Weight Aerodynamic NOTE speed speed density pressure moment moment ballast form [km/h] [m/s] [N/mc] [N/m [Nm] [Nm] 3,60 1,00 1,20 1,25 0,75 0,32 0,49 -610,62 7,20 2,00 1,20 1,25...
Page 217: Weight Ballast Variation In Comparison To The Wind Speed For Ams-8061
WEIGHT BALLAST VARIATION IN COMPARISON TO THE WIND SPEED Weight Ballast [N] Wind Speed [km/h] Fig. 6-2 Weight Ballast variation in comparison to the wind speed for AMS-8061 For wind speed below 15 m/s (corresponding to about 54 km/h) the stability is ensured by the weight of the apparatus self and therefore it is not required ballast bags.
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Page 219 7 – Service & Troubleshooting & F.A.Q. Service Air Filters replacement 7.1 Service The two filters have a crucial role in the efficiency and performance of your AMS-8061 system. The filters (the receiver filter is housed on the bottom of the unit self) provide protection from dust and dirt and prevent damage to the unit and its components;...
Page 220: Air Filters Replacement
It is suggested to replace air filter at least once a year or more frequently if needed. Fig. 7-1 Air filters replacement Troubleshooting...
Page 221 Troubleshooting 7.2 Troubleshooting CSD communication problem. - Verify that the SIM card is enabled for M2M communication (Machine to Machine) - Verify that the SIM card has the PIN code disabled - In case there is a modem connected to the PC, verify that it is set with a baud rate of 115200, to do this , use a software like hyper terminal, connect it to the modem and send the command: AT+IPR?
Page 222 Take this example: In this case the control unit remains ON for 1 hour (4 quarters of an hour) every 24 hours starting at 12:05 every day The area monitor is switched ON at 11:30. In this case, at exactly 12:30, the control unit modem will be forced to shut down.
Page 223 Check the station operation. Windows HyperTerminal (or similar programs like Putty or TeraTerm) and a serial port monitor could be useful tools to check the station operation when connected to the controller PC through any wired connection (RS232, USB Ethernet cable). You can also check attempts of the station to connect to the GPRS network and its operation.
Page 224 What happen when I do not use the option “Run Administration” The User might have the need of administrator privileges to install and use the software 8061SW-02. From last Windows versions (after XP) every software must be installed with the option “Run as Administrator”. Also to be used, you have always to choose the option “Run as Administrator”.
Page 225 The software is not able to have a connection with the FTP server. - Verify to have put correct IP address, user name and password for the FTP connection. - Try to enter in the FTP server with a browser (Mozilla, Safari, Internet Explorer, etc.).
Page 226 8061SW-02 Examples of error and information messages Many phenomena can affect good communications between the modem of the monitoring station and the PC. The selection of the port on which the modem is connected can generate a series of error messages. The message in the status If the PC modem is off or the software is searching for the modem on a window is:...
Page 227 No answer from the monitoring station Message informing that data cannot be downloaded. Click on Read Station Conf. to try and connect to the station and show its configuration. If the station does not answer, the configuration relative to the latest successful link is shown If there are communications problems in Point to Point mode between the servers of different GSM Service Providers, the message LAST CALL DID NOT NEGOTIATE appears in the Status frame of the main window.
Page 228 If the 8061SW-02 software does not see any available port on the PC where it is installed, the following message appears: See paragraph 4.2 If a COM port is configured in a way that makes it not available on the computer or if there are no free ports, you can run the software in DEMO MODE to read the data already downloaded.
Page 229 F.A.Q. Some further questions and doubts may be raised during the Area Monitor 7.3 F.A.Q operation. Where to place an area monitor? The placement of an area monitor is a compromise between a non-easy access site, to avoid possible vandalism, and a place that requires continuous monitoring.
Page 230 What is the minimum distance I should keep from a wall or any other object? Much depends on the type of material it is made, its density, how the environmental factors affect it. If we take the example of an area monitor mounted on a wall bracket, we must also consider how the latter will act on the signal that it is going to measure.
Page 231 How can verify GSM signal quality in the place where the monitor is? CSQ command (Check Signal Quality) allows verifying the GSM signal quality in the place where the area monitor is. In addition to the possibility to send this command, with the syntax #SM?CSQ*, in the log file, every time the area monitor switch the modem ON, before than its switching OFF, a verification of the GSM covering, is done.
Page 232 How calculate the size of the data downloaded and the space occupied in the FTP server? The quantity of the data downloaded per day from the station depends mainly on the storing rate and, marginally, on the number of downloads. Even the number of the events (alarms, etc.) slightly effects the size of the data downloaded.
Page 233 8 – Packaging Instructions This section provides the information useful for a correct packaging in case 8.1 Introduction the unit has to be returned for service to the factory or whenever you need to prepare the AMS-8061 unit for shipment. The station should be disassembled stepping back the installation procedure included in section 2.
Page 234 Box C inside view Box C contains power pack and box B Box F contains the receiver unit Packaging Instructions...
Page 235 Box E contains antenna Box D contains box F and box E Box D inside view Packaging Instructions...
Page 236 Box G contains radome Box H (main box) Packaging Instructions...
Page 237 Insert Box C in the Box H Insert Box D in the Box H. Packaging Instructions...
Page 238 Insert Box G in the Box H. Insert Box A in the Box H Packaging Instructions...
Page 239 Box H ( Main ) Use pallet and straps for the final packing. Packaging Instructions...
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Page 241 Sales & Support: Manufacturing Plant: NARDA Via Rimini, 22 Via Benessea, 29/B Safety 20142 - Milano (MI) 17035 Cisano sul Neva (SV) Test Tel.: +39 02 581881 Tel.: +39 0182 58641 Solutions Fax: +39 02 58188273 Fax: +39 0182 586400 S.r.l.
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