1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Antx Manuals
  4. Industrial Equipment
  5. Messenger 600
  6. User manual

Antx Messenger 600 User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Messenger 600
User's Guide
Version 1.0.0
May 13, 2020

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Messenger 600 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Antx Messenger 600

Summary of Contents for Antx Messenger 600

  • Page 1 Messenger 600 User’s Guide Version 1.0.0 May 13, 2020...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Description ..........................6 Capabilities..................... 6 Monitoring ..................... 6 Host Server Communications................. 6 Installation and Setup ......................9 Installation Steps .................... 9 Mounting the Equipment ................9 Mounting the Antenna.................. 10 LED States ........................... 11 Channels ..........................14 Defined Channels ..................14 Channel Data ....................
  • Page 4 Antx RemoteIQ, LLC.
  • Page 5 Introduction This User’s Manual describes installation and setup of the Antx Messenger 600 product. The Messenger 600 is a cellular, cloud-based monitoring, alarm notification, and telemetry platform. It supports monitoring and reporting of up to 600 data values from the industry standard Modbus RTU serial protocol, and support of custom serial communications to external devices.

  • Page 6: Description

    Telemetry includes cellular connectivity and GPS for asset location. The Messenger 600 reads values using the Modbus RTU protocol over an RS485 serial connection. The user programs each of the 600 values that are to be read into Messenger channels, which are numbered from 301 to 900.
  • Page 7 1.3.2 Event Codes Every message sent by the Messenger 600 to a host-based server application is triggered by an event. The event generates a message and the message contains an Event Code. The Event Code uniquely identifies to the server the reason the message is being sent.
  • Page 8 SMS config command. Configuration parameters in OPTIONS and CELL are used to define how the RTC is set. 1.3.6 Packaging The Messenger 600 comes mounted on a DINrail for easy mounting in panels or is available in a NEMA 4X enclosure.

  • Page 9: Installation And Setup

    The antenna wires should have a service loop just below the antenna connectors. Connect Main Power. 2.2 Mounting the Equipment The Messenger 600 is shipped mounted to a DINrail as shown below. Figure 1 - Messenger 600 DINrail Mount...

  • Page 10: Mounting The Antenna

    2.3 Mounting the Antenna In general, the antenna should be mounted with an unobstructed view of the sky. The GPS side works best when it can see the horizon. If the antenna is mounted outside and may be subject to lightning, a surge arrestor can be inserted between the Messenger and the antenna.

  • Page 11: Led States

    3 LED States There are 8 LEDs visible to the user to indicate various system conditions (LED locations). Specific information is conveyed to the user via LED blink patterns. Blinking of LEDs can be disabled via a configuration setting (OPTIONS Configuration).
  • Page 12 LED 4 (RED) - CAN • State Rate Definition Solid Fault, no engine bus activity detected Blink 2 blinks every second OBD traffic detected, but no response to data queries Blink 1 blink every second Engine bus not selected, check DIP Switch 2 Solid No Faults, engine bus activity...
  • Page 13 LED 8 (RED) – CELL Signal Strength • (Enabled from OPTIONS Setup – default is Enabled) Rate Definition Not registered or not detectable 1 blink, 1.2 sec pause signal strength <6, weak 2 blinks, 1.2 sec pause signal strength <=12 3 blinks, 1.2 sec pause signal strength <=18 4 blinks, 1.2 sec pause...

  • Page 14: Channels

    4 Channels The Messenger maps all monitored conditions into channels. Each channel has data storage and configuration parameters. Data storage holds current value, max/min values, and other run time data values. Configuration consists of user settable parameters that define rules on how the data values are to be processed (Channel Configuration).

  • Page 15: Channel Data

    4.2 Channel Data All values read from a Modbus slave device are continually updated and tested as defined by the configuration parameters. For each channel, based on its type (analog or digital), there is a basic set of data collected. For purposes of discussion, the term “not normal”...

  • Page 16: Debug Menu

    9600 baud, 8 databits, 1 stop bit, no parity NOTE: Once connected, press the ‘Enter’ key to see the Main Menu (example below). ________MessengerAB________ Site Name: Site Name Model : CP750/ANTX LVW3 MBUS J1939 Version : AB v8.1.8D 02/26/20 Date/Time: 05/13/20...

  • Page 17: Default Configuration And Sample Session

    6.1 Default Configuration and Sample Session The Default configuration for the Messenger 600 is supplied as a separate file named: MessengerAB-600 Default Config.txt A sample annotated programming session is supplied as a separate file named: MessengerAB-600 Sample Debug Session.doc...

  • Page 18: Configuration

    7 Configuration The Messenger is a highly configurable platform with several methods in place to allow a user to read and/or modify the whole configuration or any part of. All configuration parameters are stored in non-volatile memory. Configuration parameters can be changed using the following methods: User modify via debug menu, using direct RS232 serial connection •...

  • Page 19: Debug Configuration Commands

    This table identifies the available configuration line types and their type code. Table 2: Configuration Line Types Configuration Line Types Type Reference Description Optional Index Code Site Messenger global settings None Options System Options settings None Cellular Cellular communication settings None FTP settings None...
  • Page 20 master config file can then be modified and loaded back into the system or any segment that needs to be reconfigured. 7.1.2 Reset Command To reset a configuration to factory defaults, use the following command format: 256,x<,i><CR> Where: 256 is the reset command •...
  • Page 21 Some examples using the GLOBAL command: Examples: 257,9,301- For channels (9) 301-320 inclusive, 320,6,1<CR> change the decimal position (6) to 1. 257,12,352- Change the report flags (12) for 388,4,2<CR> channels 352-388 inclusive, to include data type 2 (2) in the end of day report (4).

  • Page 22: Site Configuration - Type 1

    7.2 Site Configuration – Type 1 Parameters for Site Configuration Parameter Reference Description Default Code Daylight Used to adjust local time for daylight Enabled Savings savings. Local time is used for time stamp of events and display of date/time in debug menu.

  • Page 23: Options Configuration - Type 2

    7.3 Options Configuration – Type 2 A value of 0 will disable the option and a value of 1 will enable the option, unless otherwise noted. Parameters for Options Configuration Parameter Reference Description Default Code Low Power [0-1] Operation Show Signal Indicate cellular signal strength via Strength blink patterns on...

  • Page 24: Cell Configuration - Type 3

    7.4 CELL Configuration – Type 3 These configuration parameters apply to LTE radios, unless otherwise noted. Parameters for Cellular Configuration Parameter Reference Description Default Code Vehicle ID Unique identifier used in every blank message transaction with host server. When blank, the IMEI/MEID of the modem is used.
  • Page 25 Parameters for Cellular Configuration Parameter Reference Description Default Code Primary Host Port Defines port number of primary Order Number host. specific Range 0 - 65535 Primary Host IP Defines IP address of primary host Order Address server. specific 127 characters max Can be entered in DNS or dotted decimal format Secondary Host...

  • Page 26: Ftp Configuration - Type 4

    7.5 FTP Configuration – Type 4 These configuration parameters are used in communications with an FTP server. They apply to both HSPA (3G) and CDMA (2G) radios. Parameters for FTP Configuration Parameter Reference Description Default Code Report Type Report types that can be requested on demand from Over the Air or SMS (put = to FTP server, get = to Messenger): 24 = put data log (***.dat.txt)

  • Page 27: Serial Port Configuration - Type 6

    7.6 Serial Port Configuration – Type 6 The Messenger has 4 serial ports (1-4). Port 1 is dedicated to the on-board cellular modem. CAUTION: Do not modify the parameters of Port 1. Port 2 is set to RS485 by the factory. Port 3 is set to RS232 at the factory. NOTE: Not all parameters shown below apply to every port.
  • Page 28 Parameters for Serial Port Configuration Parameter Reference Description Default Code Data Bits Defines the number of data bits in the serial stream. Range 7 - 8 Stop Bits Defines the number of stop bits in the serial stream. Range 1 – 2 (NOTE: Due to errata in UART device, 2 stop bits are required for ports 3 and 4) Parity...

  • Page 29: Channel Configuration - Type 9

    7.7 Channel Configuration – Type 9 Parameters for Analog Channel Configuration (channel numbers 51-300 are pre-defined analog channels) Parameter Reference Description Default Code Name A representative name to reference the Channel channel by. Specific ASCII Text 30 characters max Mode Defines operating mode of channel.
  • Page 30 Parameters for Analog Channel Configuration (channel numbers 51-300 are pre-defined analog channels) Parameter Reference Description Default Code Alarm A digital output channel that can be Disabled Output activated when this channel goes into alarm (referenced as channel number). 0 = disabled xxx = any MODBUS channel configured as a Write Coil channel Channel numbers 301-900 are user configurable MODBUS...
  • Page 31 Parameters for Analog Channel Configuration (channel numbers 51-300 are pre-defined analog channels) Parameter Reference Description Default Code 0 - None 3 – Read Holding (16-bit) 4 – Read Input (16-bit) 6 – Write Holding (16-bit) 8 – Read Holding Double (32-bit) 10 –...
  • Page 32 Parameters for Analog Channel Configuration (channel numbers 51-300 are pre-defined analog channels) Parameter Reference Description Default Code Endian When reading double registers, this Big Endian defines the byte ordering in the register pair. Example: Double register value (hex) = 0x12345678 If order is Big Endian: Register x = 1234 Register x+1 = 5678...
  • Page 33 Parameters for Digital Channel Configuration (channel numbers 1-50 are pre-defined digital channels) Parameter Reference Description Default Code Name A representative name used to Channel reference the channel by. Specific ASCII Text 30 characters max Mode Defines operating mode of channel. Status Only [1] 0= Disabled...

  • Page 34: Report Flag Configuration - Type 12

    Parameters for Digital Channel Configuration (channel numbers 1-50 are pre-defined digital channels) Parameter Reference Description Default Code Modbus 0 – None Function 1 – Read Coil Code 2 – Read Status 5 – Write Coil 7 – Read Packed digitals and select individual bit (16-bit) 9 –...
  • Page 35 Defining which channels to be included in which report is step 1. Step 2 is to decide what type of data from that channel to include. Each channel maintains a basic set of data based on channel type, analog or digital (see Channel Data).

  • Page 36: Date/Time Configuration - Type 16

    7.9 Date/Time Configuration – Type 16 This method of setting the RTC in the system is always available but should be used with caution. When GPS or cellular is available, setting time this way can generate unwanted side effects. There is not a real Date/Time configuration. This provides an alternate method for setting date/time OTA.
  • Page 40 Antx RemoteIQ, LLC. 3005 Glacier Pass Cedar Park, TX 77613 P: 877-686-2689 F: 512-255-8306 www.antx.com...

Table of Contents