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  • Page 1 Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 Customer support Digi provides Base Support, Expert Support and Professional Services options. Visit digi.com/support to learn more or email tech.support@digi.com for technical support. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Assemble Digi Connect Sensor+ Step 4: Configure the cellular connection Step 5: Check the cellular connection Step 6: Wire the I/O sensors Step 7: Add a device to Digi Remote Manager Hardware Digi Connect Sensor+ LEDs Digi Connect Sensor+ ports and buttons...
  • Page 5 Configure Remote Manager settings Configure battery life percentage alarms Battery life alarm and alarm notification Create a battery life alarm for Digi Connect Sensor+ devices Configure the global battery alarm for a device Configure internal temperature settings Configure local interface settings: CLI and Bluetooth...
  • Page 6 Modbus Protocol Settings option definitions Data stream definitions Group definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ data streams Digi Connect Sensor+ device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions Analog input (ain and cl) data stream definitions Analog (avout), digital (dvout1), and serial power output data stream definitions...
  • Page 7 RF exposure statement UL/cUL conformity Special conditions for safe use (ATEX) Technical specifications Maximum power and frequency bands Digi Connect Sensor+ product specifications Cell modem transmit (TX) output power Regulatory information FCC certifications and regulatory information Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

  • Page 8: Digi Connect Sensor

    You can sign in to your Remote Manager account to view the reports or use the Digi Connect Wizard app on a mobile device and pair it with a nearby Digi Connect Sensor+ to view real-time sensor and device data in the field.

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started Use the following sections to get started with Digi Connect Sensor+. Before you begin, review the Connect Sensor+ Safety information. Step 1: Verify product components Step 2: Activate the SIM card Step 3: Assemble Digi Connect Sensor+ Step 4: Configure the cellular connection...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    SIM card The SIM card can be activated or replaced by an activated SIM card from your cellular service provider. Optional accessories The following accessories are available through Digi International Inc. For more information, visit the Digi Connect Sensor+ product page. Component Description...

  • Page 11: Step 2: Activate The Sim Card

    Step 2: Activate the SIM card Digi Connect Sensor+ has a SIM card inserted in the device by default. To use a cellular connection, you must activate the inserted SIM card. You can skip this step if you have a pre-activated SIM card.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Configure The Cellular Connection

    Step 4: Configure the cellular connection Digi Connect Sensor+ is configured with a default APN that you need to change to register Digi Connect Sensor+ on the cellular network for your cellular service provider. Use the command line interface (CLI) to initially configure the cellular connection.
  • Page 13 Step 4: Configure the cellular connection drivers are available at www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. 3. Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Digi Connect Sensor+ using the following configuration: Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to...

  • Page 14: Step 5: Check The Cellular Connection

    8. Type activate at the command prompt and press Enter to immediately make the change. Digi Connect Sensor+ goes to sleep and immediately wakes up to report the change to Remote Manager. After the change completes, it goes to sleep again.

  • Page 15: Step 6: Wire The I/O Sensors

    Manager. Step 7: Add a device to Digi Remote Manager To manage Digi Connect Sensor+ and get sensor data, you need to create a Remote Manager account and add your Digi Connect Sensor+ device to your account. To add a device to Remote Manager: 1.
  • Page 16 Get started Step 7: Add a device to Digi Remote Manager 7. Click Refresh if the device data does not appear on its own after a short period of time. Device data appears after the first time it communicates with Remote Manager.

  • Page 17: Hardware

    Digi Connect Sensor+ LEDs Digi Connect Sensor+ has four LED indicators to monitor Bluetooth connection, sensor activity, cellular connection, and battery life. If Digi Connect Sensor+ is powered and all LEDs are off, it is sleeping, or doing a scheduled wake-up.
  • Page 18 Description Indicator light for Bluetooth communication: Bluetooth Yellow blinking: Bluetooth is on and Digi Connect Sensor+ is discoverable. The LED blinks for up to 30 seconds. Yellow solid: A Bluetooth device is attached. Not lit: No Bluetooth devices were found or attached.

  • Page 19: Digi Connect Sensor+ Ports And Buttons

    Hardware Digi Connect Sensor+ ports and buttons Digi Connect Sensor+ ports and buttons The following figure shows the controls for setting up and configuring Digi Connect Sensor+. Item Name Description Connects Digi Connect Sensor+ to a computer using a Console port USB type A to B cable for access to the command line interface (CLI).

  • Page 20: Wake Digi Connect Sensor

    Cable glands Connect Sensor+ . Wake Digi Connect Sensor+ If Digi Connect Sensor+ is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. You can wake the device manually, if needed. Note The LED indicators only light up when you wake the device by manual intervention: pressing the Wake button inside the device or using a magnet.

  • Page 21: Cli Commands And Waking Digi Connect Sensor

    Install the magnet mount You can install a magnet mount on Digi Connect Sensor+ so that you can securely place the device on a metal object. Make sure you have the following equipment available: Magnet mount accessory pack.

  • Page 22: Battery Care And Maintenance

    Battery sleep and wake modes Digi Connect Sensor+ uses sleep and wake modes to manage power use. The device wakes only for sensor readings and sending reports to Remote Manager. It is in sleep mode at all other times to maintain low power consumption.

  • Page 23: Battery Percentage And External Power

    The battery will last 2 to 3 years in these conditions: Adequate cellular network coverage where Digi Connect Sensor+ is installed. Digi Connect Sensor+ sends reports to Remote Manager a maximum of two times a day. Digi Connect Sensor+ is not powering high-current sensors with long read delays.

  • Page 24: Battery Passivation

    90 - 100% (depending on the temperature). The passivation removal process could take a week or more, if the number of times Digi Connect Sensor+ wakes to send reports to Remote Manager is once per day or less.
  • Page 25 Connect Sensor. If the battery is used, the battery life is significantly reduced. The Connect Sensor battery can be used as a short-term battery backup if the external power source fails. For more information about the Continuous Monitoring feature, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 26: Firmware Updates

    Manager. Any firmware upgrades, configuration changes, or commands that have been schedules to occur offline or were added to a schedule in Remote Manager are pushed to Digi Connect Sensor+ at that time. If you need to upgrade the firmware before a scheduled push from Digi Connect Sensor+, you can physically wake the Digi Connect Sensor+ device to force a connection between Digi Connect Sensor+ and Remote Manager.

  • Page 27: Csense Continuous Monitoring Firmware

    Connect Sensor. The Connect Sensor battery can be used as a battery backup if the external power source fails. The Digi Connect Sensor+ device should be configured to specify a buffer time range for before and after an alarm occurs. When an alarm occurs, Digi Connect Sensor+ continues to sample data until the time limit of the buffer is reached.

  • Page 28: Enable Continuous Monitoring On Digital Input

    Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring Enable continuous monitoring on digital input Note The Digi Connect Sensor+ firmware must be upgraded before continuous monitoring can be enabled on the analog or digital input. For information, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware.

  • Page 29: Enable Continuous Monitoring On Analog Input

    Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring. Enable continuous monitoring on analog input Note The Digi Connect Sensor+ firmware must be upgraded before continuous monitoring can be enabled on the analog or digital input. For information, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware.

  • Page 30: Update The Firmware Using The Cli

    Remote Manager. Update the firmware using the CLI If you have physical access to Digi Connect Sensor+, you can use the CLI to update the firmware. 1. Download the Digi Connect Sensor+ firmware file.
  • Page 31 Digi Connect Sensor+ to a computer using a USB cable. Digi recommends drivers available at www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Digi Connect Sensor+ using the following configuration: Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to...

  • Page 32: Configure Pins And Protocols

    Enable and configure analog inputs Digi Connect Sensor+ has four analog inputs, each of which you can configure as either a 4-20 mA current loop or a voltage input. For details about the configuration options, see Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions.

  • Page 33: Enable And Configure Analog Power Outputs

    Note Powering sensors reduces battery life. Enable and configure the power output options when you use Digi Connect Sensor+ to power the analog sensors. Each of the four analog inputs also has four corresponding power outputs to power sensors. The analog power outputs work independently—each one powers only its corresponding analog input.

  • Page 34: Enable And Configure A Digital Input

    Remote Manager. Enable and configure a digital input Digi Connect Sensor+ has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.

  • Page 35: Enable And Configure A Digital Pulse Counter

    Remote Manager. Enable and configure a digital pulse counter Digi Connect Sensor+ has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.

  • Page 36: Enable And Configure A Digital Output

    Enable and configure a digital output Digi Connect Sensor+ has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously. Use Remote Manager to control a digital output level and enable an internal pull-up resistor.

  • Page 37: Enable And Configure A Digital Power Output

    Enable and configure a digital power output Note Powering sensors reduces battery life. Configure the digital power output options when you use Digi Connect Sensor+ to power an external device. For details about the configuration options, see Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions.

  • Page 38: Enable And Configure The Modbus Protocol

    Digi Connect Sensor+ to collect remote diagnostic information from up to four Modbus-enabled sensors. The Modbus protocol uses the serial pins on the I/O terminal block in Digi Connect Sensor+. The configuration settings specified in the Modbus Protocol Settings page in Remote Manager must exactly match the Modbus protocol settings on the external sensor device(s).

  • Page 39: Enable And Configure A Serial Power Output

    Click Schedule. Digi Connect Sensor+ downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. 11. If Digi Connect Sensor+ is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power output. For instructions, see Enable and configure a serial power output.

  • Page 40: Modbus Station Addresses And Locations

    Digi Connect Sensor+ acts as a client to the server station addresses. All Modbus devices connected to Digi Connect Sensor+ must have the exact same serial configuration.
  • Page 41 A represents the least significant byte of the value, two floating point encodings are supported as follows: IEEE 754 floating point value with bytes in the following order: B A D C IEEE 754 floating point value with bytes in the following order: D C B A Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 42: About Analog And Digital Input Options

    Digi Connect Sensor+ sends alarm reports as follows: High alarm: Sends an alarm report when the input value is greater than the high threshold.

  • Page 43: Hysteresis

    8:00 and 20:00. An input value suddenly reaches its high threshold at 11:00. When Digi Connect Sensor+ wakes at 11:00 to take a reading, it sends a high alarm report to Remote Manager.

  • Page 44: Custom Scaled Sensor Values

    About analog and digital input options Custom scaled sensor values Digi Connect Sensor+ reads raw sensor values in milliamps (mA), volts, and pulses. Use the Custom Scaled settings in Remote Manager to convert raw values for both analog inputs and the digital pulse counter into meaningful values for your environment, such as when converting 4-20 mA current to liters or pulses to amp hours.
  • Page 45 When calculating values, there must be a linear relationship between y1 and y2. If the sensor's measurements are not linear, the calculated values will not be accurate. The following image shows you enter this information in Remote Manager. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...
  • Page 46 For example, we want to measure rainfall in inches using a rain gauge with a digital pulse counter. The manufacturer specifications for our sensor state that 1 pulse equals 0.011 inches. We configure Digi Connect Sensor+ to send reports to Remote Manager every hour. Digi Connect Sensor+ reads 100 pulses from 11:00 to 12:00.

  • Page 47: Oversampling

    For example, oversampling is configured to discover the average value of 10 readings taken 70 milliseconds apart. Whenever Digi Connect Sensor+ needs a value for that sensor, such as on a scheduled wake, it actually reads the sensor 10 times, 70 milliseconds apart, averages those results, and uses the averaged value as the sensor reading.

  • Page 48: Configure Digi Connect Sensor+ Device Settings

    Configure device (report) settings Note The Digi Connect Sensor+ battery can operate 2 to 3 years when you follow standard operating conditions. Changes Digi Connect Sensor+ device settings can affect battery life. For more information on standard operating conditions, see Battery life.

  • Page 49: Configure Remote Manager Settings

    Note If an external power source is used to power Digi Connect Sensor+ and a battery is connected to the device, the battery percentage is reported in Remote Manager as 100%. Battery life alarm and alarm notification Remote Manager has two battery life alarm methods that you can configure to alert you when the battery life percentage falls below a specified threshold.

  • Page 50: Create A Battery Life Alarm For Digi Connect Sensor+ Devices

    Create a battery life alarm You can create an alarm to monitor the battery life percentage for one specified Digi Connect Sensor+ device, or for all devices that have a battery. When the conditions of the alarm are met, the alarm is fired and the alarm status changes to Fired in the alarm list.
  • Page 51 Configure Digi Connect Sensor+ device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms 9. In the Fire Conditions section, set the conditions that must be met for the alarm to fire. a. From the Type list box, select the Numeric option. b. From the Condition list box, select the less than or equal to option: <= c.
  • Page 52 Configure Digi Connect Sensor+ device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms 11. In the DataPoint field, enter the datastream path to which you want to scope. To monitor all of the devices that have a battery, enter: */ts1/bat To monitor one specific device, enter the full stream name, which is the device ID appended by /ts1/bat: 00010000-00000000-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx/ts1/bat 12.
  • Page 53 Configure Digi Connect Sensor+ device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms 1. Sign in to Remote Manager. 2. Click the arrow next to your user name and choose Open Classic Remote Manager. 3. Click Admin > Account Settings > Notifications.

  • Page 54: Configure The Global Battery Alarm For A Device

    You can specify the battery life percentage threshold for a device in the Global Alarm Settings page. This feature alerts you when the battery percentage falls below the threshold. Digi Connect Sensor+ sends an alarm report to Remote Manager, which you can review in the Data Services screen. See View battery information in a data stream.
  • Page 55 7. You can limit the data streams to the stream for one specific device. a. In the search field, enter the Digi Connect Sensor+ device ID, appended by /ts1/bat or /ts1/abt. b. Click the magnifying glass icon. The specified data streams appear.

  • Page 56: Configure Internal Temperature Settings

    Remote Manager. Configure local interface settings: CLI and Bluetooth Enable or disable the CLI or Bluetooth for Digi Connect Sensor+ through the Local Interface Settings option. For details about these options, see Local Interface Settings option definitions.

  • Page 57: Configure Device (Report) Settings

    Use the Device Settings options in Remote Manager to configure Digi Connect Sensor+ reporting. Together, these options control how often Digi Connect Sensor+ captures data, how often data is reported, and how much data is included when it is sent to Remote Manager.
  • Page 58 Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears. b. Select Immediate. c. Select Schedule Offline. d. Click Schedule. Digi Connect Sensor+ downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 59: View Device Information

    The battery percentage, connection history, mobile and cellular connection details, UTC time, and firmware versions are available in the System Information menu in Remote Manager. This information is available from the last time Digi Connect Sensor+ reported to Remote Manager. Note For more information about Remote Manager, visit www.digi.com/products/cloud/digi-remote-...

  • Page 60: View Battery Life For A Device In Remote Manager

    2. Click the arrow next to your user name and choose Open Classic Remote Manager. 3. Click Device Management > Devices. 4. Double-click the Digi Connect Sensor+ device you want to review. 5. Select System Information > Battery Percentage to view the percentage of battery power remaining.

  • Page 61: View Device And Sensor Data Streams

    View device and sensor data streams You can use either Remote Manager or the Digi Connect Wizard mobile app to view device and sensor data streams. Remote Manager: View the most recently reported information and historical details about device or sensor data in a table, graph, or raw data format.

  • Page 62: View Device Data Streams

    The following images show how these two data streams appear in Remote Manager: Additional information To learn more about: Data stream groups and group-specific short names for Digi Connect Sensor+, see Data stream definitions. General information for Remote Manager data streams, see the...

  • Page 63: Use The Mobile App To View Sensor Data Streams

    7. Tap a sensor name to see real-time data. Data points load at 5-second intervals. Digi Connect Sensor+ goes into sleep mode when you close the app. If you keep the app open, Digi Connect Sensor+ remains awake and takes sensor readings. The device goes into sleep mode after 60 minutes.

  • Page 64: Remote Manager Option Definitions For Digi Connect Sensor

    Remote Manager option definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ The following tables provide definitions for Remote Manager user interface options and data streams for Digi Connect Sensor+ devices. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 65: Analog Current Loop Input And Voltage Input Option Definitions

    Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop and Analog: Voltage Input options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure analog inputs.
  • Page 66 Range Option Description Default Specifies the input value to keep an alarm on or shut off an Current loop: 1.0 mA Hysteresis Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA) Voltage: 1.0 volts alarm during high and low alarm states. Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts) 0 —...
  • Page 67 Range Option Description Default Oversampling The number of samples that should be taken. 2 - 100 Number Samples (ovn)

  • Page 68: Analog Power, Digital Power, And Serial Output Option Definitions

    Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ Analog: Power Output and Digital: Power Output options. For details about setting these options, see: Enable and configure analog power outputs...

  • Page 69: Cellular Option Definitions

    Cellular option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager cellular setting options for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about using these options, see Configure cellular options. Option Description Identifies the access point name that connects your device to the correct cellular network.

  • Page 70: Device (Report) Settings Option Definitions

    Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical Support. Device (report) settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager device (report) setting options for Digi Connect Sensor+. For details about setting these options, see Configure device (report) settings.
  • Page 71 Last For example, you have four sensors and set Send Last to 5. With these settings, Digi Connect Sensor+ sends up to 20 sensor values in one report, which includes up to five of the most recent sensor values for each of the four sensors. The actual number of sensor values included in a report depends on how often Digi Connect Sensor+ wakes and sends a report.

  • Page 72: Digital Input Option Definitions

    Digital Input option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ Digital: Input options. For details about setting these options, see Enable and configure a digital input. Range Option Description Default Interface Enables or disables the digital input source.

  • Page 73: Digital Output Option Definitions

    Digital Output option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ Digital: Output options. For details about setting these options, see Enable and configure a digital output. Range Option Description Default Interface Enables or disables the digital output source.
  • Page 74 Alarms are only evaluated as sensors are read, and the interval between readings can be significant, even with a device using Continuous Monitoring firmware. Note that a reading may be delayed if the device is communicating with the Digi Remote Manager. For this reason, this feature...

  • Page 75: Digital Pulse Counter Option Definitions

    Digital Pulse Counter option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ Digital: Pulse Counter options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure a digital pulse counter. Range Option Description Default Interface Enable Enables or disables the digital input source.

  • Page 76: Global Alarm Settings Option Definitions

    Global Alarm Settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager global alarm options for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about using these options, see Configure the global battery alarm for a device. Range Option Description Default Specifies a battery life percentage, below which the device considers to...

  • Page 77: Internal Temperature Option Definitions

    The following table provides Remote Manager internal temperature monitoring options for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about using these options, see Configure internal temperature settings. CAUTION! If Digi Connect Sensor+ sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature. Range Option...

  • Page 78: Local Interface Settings Option Definitions

    Local Interface Settings option definitions The following table provides Remote Manager CLI and Bluetooth options for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about using these options, Configure local interface settings: CLI and Bluetooth. Range Option Description Default CLI Enable Enables or disables the command line interface (CLI) for local changes to the device.
  • Page 79 Range Option Description Default 600 - 230400 Serial baud The baud rate. 19200 (fixed values bits within this range) Serial data The number of data bits that can be sent in a packet. bits Serial stop The bit that marks the end of a unit transition. bits none Serial parity The check bit for detecting an error in transmission.
  • Page 80 Range Option Description Default Station 3: List of variable addresses on the specified station that you want to monitor. The items in the list must be 63 characters blank Variable List separated by a comma without spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list.

  • Page 81: Group Definitions For Digi Connect Sensor+ Data Streams

    Data stream definitions The following sections provide Remote Manager data streams descriptions for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about using data streams to analyze Digi Connect Sensor+ data, see Remote Manager to view device and sensor data streams. Group definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+ data streams The following table provides data stream group definitions for Digi Connect Sensor+.

  • Page 82: Digi Connect Sensor+ Device-Specific (Ts1 And Ui) Data Stream Definitions

    Digi Connect Sensor+ device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions The following table provides data streams definitions for the Digi Connect Sensor+ device (ts1 and ui). For additional information about data streams, refer to the following: Use data streams to analyze Digi Connect Sensor+ data, see About data streams.

  • Page 83: Analog Input (Ain And Cl) Data Stream Definitions

    Analog input (ain and cl) data stream definitions The following table provides data stream definitions for both the voltage analog input (ain) and the current loop analog input (cl) groups for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...

  • Page 84: Analog (Avout), Digital (Dvout1), And Serial Power Output Data Stream Definitions

    The following table provides data stream definitions for the analog power output (avout 1 - 4), digital power output (dvout1), and serial power output groups for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...

  • Page 85: Digital Input (Din1) Data Stream Definitions

    Digital input (din1) data stream definitions The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital input (din1) group for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...

  • Page 86: Digital Output (Dout1) Data Stream Definitions

    For example, to wake on any edge, the wem data stream value is 3. Digital output (dout1) data stream definitions The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital output (dout1) group for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...

  • Page 87: Digital Pulse Counter (Pcnt1) Data Stream Definitions

    Digital pulse counter (pcnt1) data stream definitions Digital pulse counter (pcnt1) data stream definitions The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital pulse counter (pcnt1) group for Digi Connect Sensor+. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...

  • Page 88: Modbus (Modb1) Data Stream Definitions

    Data stream definitions Modbus (modb1) data stream definitions CAUTION! If Digi Connect Sensor+ sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature. For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:...
  • Page 89 Coils and discrete inputs will be 0 or 1. Variable that returns a Input and holding registers will be 16-bit unsigned integer value values, or signed floating point values, depending on configuration. vars<1-4> Corresponding Modbus Comma-separated list of variable addresses. variable list Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 90: Data Streams For Modbus Protocol

    Identifies the station address that is being monitored. Modbus variable address Identifies the variable address that is being monitored at the specified station address. Identifies the specific data point. In this example, val is the Short name value that is returned. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 91: Use The Cli With Digi Connect Sensor

    Use the CLI with Digi Connect Sensor+ If you have physical access to Digi Connect Sensor+, you can use the CLI (Command Line Interface) to perform firmware updates, configure the device, and verify Connect Sensor status information. To use CLI commands, you must connect a USB cable from a computer to Digi Connect Sensor+, and then open a terminal program in the computer.
  • Page 92 Stop: 1 bit Flow control: None 5. Press the Wake button on Digi Connect Sensor+ and wait 5-10 seconds after the cellular LED starts blinking. 6. Type your CLI command and press Enter. For a list of the commands, see commands.

  • Page 93: Use The Cli To View Status Information For The Device

    View battery life using the CLI. Verify cellular network coverage using the CLI If you have physical access to Digi Connect Sensor+, you can use the CLI to verify the cellular signal strength using the CLI status command. 1. On your laptop, go to www.digi.com/support...

  • Page 94: View Battery Life Using The Cli

    Use the CLI with Digi Connect Sensor+ View battery life using the CLI View battery life using the CLI You can check the battery life using the CLI. Note You can also check battery life using Remote Manager. See View battery life for a device in Remote Manager.

  • Page 95: Cli Commands

    CLI commands The following sections provide all of the available CLI commands for configuring Digi Connect Sensor+ and viewing status information. fwupdate reset configuration status Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 96: Fwupdate

    The status information represents a snapshot in time, and is updated each time you type the status command. The Digi Connect Sensor+ device modem must be connected to the cellular network to be able to capture and display cellular information for the device. The modem is awake for a short amount of time and then automatically disconnects from the network.
  • Page 97 User disconnects Number of normal disconnections since power up. Monitoring errors Number of cellular modem errors since power up. Device resets Number of times cellular modem was reset to recover from errors since power up. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 98: Set

    CLI commands Type set and additional commands at the command prompt to configure device and sensor settings. Options See the commands in the following sections. Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 99: Analog Input Cli Commands

    Analog input CLI commands Use set, the sensor identifier, and the commands in the following table to configure sensor options with the CLI. For example, type set ain1 ena=on at the command prompt to enable the analog voltage input 1 interface. Sensor identifiers: Analog voltage input 1: ain1 Analog voltage input 2: ain2...
  • Page 100 Value options Option CLI command Description Default Enables or disables alarm reports for the Empty (all alarms disabled) Alarms analog input sources. When enabled, sends an alarm report in one of the following conditions: High alarm Low alarm Enable multiple alarms using a Delta high alarm comma separated command Delta low alarm...
  • Page 101 Value options Option CLI command Description Default Specifies the input value to keep an alarm Hysteresis Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA) Current loop: 1.0 on or shut off an alarm during high and Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts) Voltage: 1.0 low alarm states.

  • Page 102: Digital Input Cli Commands

    Digital input CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and din1 when configuring the digital input options with the CLI. For example, type set din1 ena=on to enable the digital input interface. Value options Option CLI command Description Default...
  • Page 103 Value options Option CLI command Description Default Enables or disables the device to monitor a Rising and Empty (all edge wake rise digital input during sleep mode as follows falling edge alarms off) fall (they are either all On or all Off when using wake the CLI for configuration): Enable both alarms using a comma...

  • Page 104: Digital Output Cli Commands

    Digital output CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and dout1 when configuring the digital output options with the CLI. For example, type set dout1 ena=on to enable the digital output interface. Value options Option CLI commands Description Default...

  • Page 105: Digital Pulse Counter Cli Commands

    Digital pulse counter CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and pcnt1 when configuring the digital pulse counter options with the CLI. For example, type set pcnt1 ena=on to configure the digital pulse counter interface. Value options Option command...
  • Page 106 Value options Option command Description Default Enable pullup puen Enables or disables the internal pull-up resistor to drive a logic level voltage. Sensor Specifies description of the sensor for the pulse Text Empty description counter. Custom scaled unit Specifies the unit of measurement the pulse Text Empty sample unit...

  • Page 107: Analog And Digital Power Output Cli Commands

    Analog and digital power output CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and the sensor power identifier when configuring the sensor options with the CLI. For example, type set avout1 ena=on to enable the analog power output 1 interface. Sensor power identifiers: Analog power output 1: avout1 Analog power output 2: avout2...

  • Page 108: Cellular Cli Commands

    Option command Description Value options Identifies the access point name that If you purchased Digi Bundled connects your device to the correct cellular Services, this value is preconfigured network. for you. If you purchased cellular service through a third party, contact your provider for this value.
  • Page 109 Option command Description Value options Password Specifies the password for your cellular Use only when required by your network account. cellular service provider. Length: Up to 63 characters Printable characters and spaces only (no quotation marks or backslashes) No value: disabled (no password required) SIM PIN Specifies the PIN for your cellular network...

  • Page 110: Remote Manager Cli Commands

    Use the following commands with the set command when configuring the device with the CLI. All Remote Manager configuration values are preconfigured. supplied by your cellular service provider. Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical Support.

  • Page 111: Internal Temperature Cli Commands

    Use the following command with the set command when configuring the device with the CLI. CAUTION! If Digi Connect Sensor+ sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature.
  • Page 112 Value options Option commands Description Default Specifies the degrees in Celsius to keep an alarm on Hysteresis 0 to 100 or shut off an alarm during high and low alarm states. 0 — Hysteresis is off 1 or more — Hysteresis is on and managing alarms...

  • Page 113: Modbus Cli Commands

    Modbus CLI commands Use the commands in the following table with the set command and modb1 when configuring the digital input options with the CLI. For example, type set modb1 ena=on to enable the Modbus protocol for the external sensor device. Note The Modbus protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Use the four LEDs on Digi Connect Sensor+ when troubleshooting the device. These LEDs have specific behaviors that provide information for Bluetooth connection, sensor activity, cellular connection, and battery life. If Digi Connect Sensor+ is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. See Digi Connect Sensor+ LEDs for detailed information about the LEDs.

  • Page 115: Reset The Device

    1. Open the Digi Connect Sensor+ enclosure. 2. Press the Reset button to force a reset when the Digi Connect Sensor+ device does not respond to any inputs. Pressing Reset cancels all operations and completes a power cycle, then Digi Connect Sensor+ enters sleep mode.

  • Page 116: Check Battery Life

    Manager. 3. Click your user name and select Open Classic Remote Manager. 4. Verify that the 15-digit device IMEI number on the Digi Connect Sensor+ label is the same as the Device ID in Remote Manager. 5. Add your device to Remote Manager if the numbers do not match: a.

  • Page 117: Reset The Device

    Use the mobile app to view sensor data streams. Reset the device If your Digi Connect Sensor+ still does not appear in the mobile app after verifying Bluetooth settings, try resetting the device. 1. Open Digi Connect Sensor+ enclosure. 2. Press and release the Reset button.

  • Page 118: Safety Information

    CAUTION! The device is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The Digi Connect Sensor+ device must be maintained only by Digi or a Digi qualified technician. Move the device to a non-hazardous and unclassified area before opening the enclosure and connecting the hardware.

  • Page 119: Safety Notices

    However, cellular-based products contain radio devices that require specific consideration. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety notices, warnings, and cautions for this product. Digi International assumes no liability for failure to comply with these precautions.

  • Page 120: Installation Considerations

    Digi Connect Sensor+ must be installed in an enclosure that provides a degree of protection not less than IP54, in accordance with EN 60079-15. Digi Connect Sensor+ should be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2, as defined in EN 60664-1.

  • Page 121: Warnings: Explosion Hazards

    Note The Digi Connect Sensor+ device contains internal batteries. WARNING! Digi Connect Sensor+ is suitable for use in UL/cUL Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations or non-hazardous locations only. Substitution of any component may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.

  • Page 122: Rf Exposure Statement

    Digi Connect Sensor+ must be installed in an enclosure that provides a degree of protection not less than IP54, in accordance with EN 60079-15. Digi Connect Sensor+ should be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2, as defined in EN 60664-1.
  • Page 123 Safety information Safety notices WARNING! Digi Connect Sensor+ is suitable for use in ATEX Zone 2, Group IIC hazardous locations or non-hazardous locations only. WARNING! The Digi Connect Sensor+ unit should not be installed in locations with either pressurized or flammable materials. The battery should be replaced in unclassified areas only.

  • Page 124: Technical Specifications

    Cellular 850 and 900 MHz bands Cellular 1800 and 1900 MHz bands Digi Connect Sensor+ product specifications The following table provides a summary of general product specifications for Digi Connect Sensor+. Specifications Management Remote Manager /Local USB to Serial CLI Protocol...

  • Page 125: Cell Modem Transmit (Tx) Output Power

    E2 (0.5W) EDGE, 1800/1900 MHz Class E2 (0.4W) WCDMA FDD B1, B2, B4, B5, B8 Class 3 (0.25W) LE910-NA1 LTE All Bands Class 3 (0.2W) WCDMA All Bands Class 3 (0.25W) LE910-SV1 LTE All Bands Class 3 (0.2W) Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

  • Page 126: Regulatory Information

    FCC ID. Modifications (FCC 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Digi may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Digi has issued Declarations of Conformity for the Digi Connect Sensor+ concerning emissions, EMC, and safety.

  • Page 127: Atex Marking

    Regulatory information ATEX marking Digi customers assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for each country in their distribution market. Refer to the radio regulatory agency in the desired countries of operation for more information. ATEX marking The device must include the markings described in the following table.
  • Page 128 “enhanced” level of protection, which is not a source of ignition in normal operation and which may have some additional protection to ensure that it remains inactive as an ignition source in the case of regular expected occurrences (for example, failure of a lamp). Digi Connect Sensor+ User Guide...

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