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Geokon GeoNet 8900 Series Installing

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Summary of Contents for Geokon GeoNet 8900 Series

  • Page 1 Product Tutorial...
  • Page 2 Installing GeoNet Wireless Data Hosting Systems...
  • Page 3 Topics Covered in this Tutorial Initial Setup  Power Up  Device Mounting & Network Considerations  Connecting Sensors to Nodes  Commissioning a Cellular Gateway Supervisor ...

  • Page 4: Important Terms

    Important Terms Network  A collection of GeoNet devices communicating via radio signals ► “Node” Minimum requirements for a working network: 1 ► “Supervisor” “Agent software” , a PC with installed Node  Collects data from external sensors (piezometers, strain gauges, etc.) ►...
  • Page 5 Used for network configuration and data collection ► Data can be viewed as a chart or exported for use in other data ► management applications Visit GEOKON.com/software to download ► LED indicators  Red and green LEDs that indicate the status of the device ►...
  • Page 6 Important Terms (Continued) Deployment mode  Must be used when making changes to a network ► (adding Nodes, changing batteries, resetting a device, etc.) Indicated by the LEDs on the Supervisor flashing every 10-15 ► seconds Automatically activated when Supervisor is powered ►...

  • Page 7: Items Required For Installation

    Items Required for Installation GEOKON Provided  #3 Philips head screwdriver ► Small flat head screwdriver ► Antenna for each device (Not required for Cellular Gateway ► Supervisors) Two D-cell batteries for each device (Not required for Cellular ► Gateway Supervisors) Desiccant packs ►...
  • Page 8 Materials to create a suitable earth ground ► (A 6-foot copper rod and 12 AWG or larger copper wire are recommended; these items can be purchased from GEOKON) Portable PC with Agent software installed ► (Required on installation site when using a Supervisor...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started For ease of setup GEOKON recommends the following: Perform the installation in the designated order  (Skipping steps or performing them out of order, could complicate the installation of the network) All network components should be in close proximity to one ...

  • Page 10: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup...
  • Page 11 Attach the Antennae Complete the following for all devices in the network: Remove the cap from the antenna mount Position the antenna on the mount Thread the antenna onto the mount by rotating it clockwise until finger tight Do not cross thread the antenna. Cellular Gateway Supervisor antennae have an O-ring which must be flush with the enclosure...

  • Page 12: Remove The Covers

    Remove the Covers Complete the following for all devices in the network: Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the cover screws by turning them counterclockwise Remove the cover...

  • Page 13: Setting Channels

    Setting Channels All GeoNet devices are set to operate on the same channel at  the factory Channels only need to be set if multiple networks will be operating within radio range of one another Networks within radio range of one another must be set to ...
  • Page 14 Setting Channels (Continued) To set the channel, move the  channel dipswitches to one of the 12 valid settings shown GeoNet Devices will only  communicate with others that have been set to the same channel, therefore, ALL DEVICES in a network must be set to the same channel...
  • Page 15 Power Up...
  • Page 16 Powering a Cellular Gateway Supervisor Plug the AC adaptor, or other external power source, into the 9-24V DC power jack (Cellular Gateways must have an external power source) Move the power switch to BATTERY or 9-24V based on the table below Geographical Zone Power Source Temperate...
  • Page 17 Powering a Supervisor without Cellular Capability Align the positive (+) side of the D cell batteries with the left side of the battery holder Push the batteries straight down into the holder Move the battery selector switch to “ALKALINE” or “LITHIUM”...
  • Page 18 Powering the Supervisor All Models On power up, the green LED  on the side of the enclosure will flash twice (May take several seconds to occur) The LEDs will not flash again  until at least one Node has joined the network, or the status button is pressed...
  • Page 19 Close the Supervisor Place the supplied desiccant packs inside the enclosure Make sure the cover gasket and the mating ridge on the enclosure are clean, and that the gasket is properly seated inside the groove Place the cover on the unit, making sure the orientation is correct Tighten the cover screws a little at a time, working in a diagonal pattern...
  • Page 20 Setting the Network Time (Not Necessary for Cellular Gateway Supervisors) will not Data be collected until  the network time has been set using Agent software Connect the Supervisor to a computer using the factory supplied USB cable (and RS- 232 adaptor if required) Use Agent software to set the network time...
  • Page 21 Verify Network Time is Set and Record the Serial Number Verify the network time is set by pressing the status button and observing a green and red flash on the LED indicators If only the red LED flashes: Cellular Gateway Supervisors: ►...
  • Page 22 Power a Node Nodes should be powered up  in close proximity to the Supervisor Align the positive (+) side of the D cell batteries with the left side of the battery holder Push the batteries straight down into the holder Move the battery selector switch to “ALKALINE”...
  • Page 23 Power the Node (Continued) The green LED on the Node will flash twice (may take several seconds to occur) The Node will join the network in approximately 30 seconds (May take longer if Supervisor is not in Deployment mode) The LEDs on the Supervisor and Node will begin flashing in unison Verify that the LEDs on the Node...
  • Page 24 Adding More Nodes Each time a new Node joins  the network, the 60-minute Deployment mode timer will reset The amount of time Deployment  mode is active can be changed using Agent software Deployment mode can be  reactivated/reset by pressing the status button on the Supervisor (May take up to 6 minutes to...
  • Page 25 Adding More Nodes (Continued) If a Node does not join the  Network within 30 seconds of power up, it is out of range, on the wrong channel, or the Supervisor has left deployment mode Move Nodes to their final ...
  • Page 26 Device Mounting & Network Considerations...

  • Page 27: Device Mounting

    Device Mounting GeoNet Devices can be mounted  using bolts screws (A), (B), hose clamps , U-bolts etc. (D), (Mounting hardware not included) Always mount GeoNet devices  vertically, with the antenna pointing up The space around the antenna  should be free of obstructions A minimum mounting height of ...

  • Page 28: Device Grounding

    Device Grounding GeoNet Devices should be  properly grounded to protect against lightning and other large transient voltages All GeoNet devices can be  grounded by connecting a suitable earth ground to the mounting bracket (A) Cellular Gateway Supervisors  and Multi-channel Nodes can also be grounded via the copper ground lug on the...

  • Page 29: Network Considerations

    Network Considerations Start with Nodes closest to  the Supervisor and work outwards Place the Supervisor in the  center of the network wherever possible...
  • Page 30 Network Considerations (Continued) GeoNet devices can only  communicate with other devices that are within range of their radio signal Radio ranges vary by model  and can be affected by the radio environment and obstructions See the GeoNet manual ...
  • Page 31 Network Considerations (Continued) Nodes can communicate with the  Supervisor over greater distances and work around obstacles by using other Nodes as repeaters Nodes automatically relay data as  necessary to reach the Supervisor Each transmission from Node to  Node, or from a Node to the Supervisor is known as a “Hop”...
  • Page 32 Network Considerations (Continued) GeoNet automatically  minimizes the number of hops each Node uses by bypassing Nodes which are not needed as repeaters...
  • Page 33 Network Considerations (Continued) Obstructions between,  around, or near GeoNet devices can cause reflections of the radio signal Reflected radio signals can  cause GeoNet devices to malfunction For optimum performance,  create as much space as possible between the straight- line radio path and any obstructions (especially metallic objects)
  • Page 34 Device Mounting (Continued) Common mounting mistakes  include: Not enough clear space ► around the antenna Mounting devices horizontally ► Metallic objects nearby ► The photos to the right show  examples of improper device mounting...
  • Page 35 Connecting Sensors to Nodes...
  • Page 36 Connecting Sensors to Nodes Depending on the model of the Node, sensors are connected by  either a bulkhead connector (A) or bare leads (B)
  • Page 37 Connecting Sensors to Nodes: Bulkhead Connectors Remove the cap from the bulkhead connector on the Node by rotating it counterclockwise Align the grooves of the two connectors and then push them together Twist the outer ring clockwise until it locks into place...
  • Page 38 Connecting Sensors to Nodes: Bare Leads Loosen the cable gland nut and remove white plastic dowel Slide the cable of the sensor through the cable gland (and gland nut) and into the Node...
  • Page 39 Connecting Sensors to Nodes: Bare Leads (Continued) Wire each conductor into the terminal block by pressing down on an orange tab, inserting the bare end of the conductor into the terminal block, and then releasing the tab Conductors are wired as follows: Vibrating Wire Sensors Addressable (RS-485) Sensors RED =...
  • Page 40 Connecting Sensors to Nodes: Bare Leads (Continued) Gently pull on each conductor to make sure it is secure Tighten the nut onto the cable gland until the gland firmly grips the outer jacket of the cable The cable gland must be properly tightened to prevent water entry (Do not over-tighten, which may strip the plastic threads)
  • Page 41 Notes Concerning Multi-Channel and Addressable Nodes On Multi-channel Nodes, sensor cables should be inserted into  the cable glands in order from left to right and wired in sequence, starting with Channel 1 Wire sensors into the “VW” terminal blocks only ...
  • Page 42 Close the Node and Record Serial Numbers Insert the supplied desiccant packs into the enclosure Install the cover as previously explained Record the serial number of the Node and the attached sensor (For Multi-channel Nodes, note the channel each sensor has been wired into)
  • Page 43 Commissioning a Cellular Gateway Supervisor...
  • Page 44 Complete the Network installation commissioning the  Supervisor (Devices added after the initial commissioning has taken place may need to be commissioned to function properly) Go to api.geokon.com Click “Create user”, enter the required information, and then click “Submit”...
  • Page 45 Cellular Gateway Commissioning (Continued) Log in using the newly created user account Click “add account” Click “create new account”...
  • Page 46 Cellular Gateway Commissioning (Continued) Enter the required information, and then click “submit” Click on the “Devices” tab, enter the serial number of the Cellular Gateway Supervisor and then click “Register Device”...
  • Page 47 Cellular Gateway Commissioning (Continued) Click the “Connections” tab, then enter a token name (can be anything) and click “Create Token” Click on the Token to copy the alphanumeric code The copied token can be used in Agent (and other compatible data visualization software) to connect to the Supervisor...
  • Page 48  The GEOKON® logo and word mark are registered trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. GEOKON maintains an ongoing policy of design review and reserves the right to amend products and specifications without notice. ©GEOKON. All Rights Reserved. | Rev-B-10/30/2020...