Geokon GeoNet 8900 Series Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Model 8900 Series GeoNet Wireless Data Hosting System Instruction Manual ©2021, GEOKON. All rights reserved. Document Revision: F | Release date: 07/27/21...
- Page 3 WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, GEOKON under normal use and service for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation, freight prepaid.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................1.1 MODEL IDENTIFICATION ......................1.2 MODEL LIST ............................. 1.3 MESH TILT LOGGER SERIAL NUMBERS ................ 2. NETWORK COMPONENTS ......................2.1 CELLULAR GATEWAY ........................2.2 LOCAL GATEWAY ..........................2.2.1 RS-232 (890X-XX-SUP-232) ......................2.2.2 USB (890X-XX-SUP-USB) ....................... - Page 6 3.3.2 VERIFY THE NETWORK CONNECTION OF THE LOGGERS .......... 3.4 MOUNTING THE DEVICES ....................... 3.4.1 MOUNTING LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS ............... 3.4.2 GROUND THE GATEWAY AND LOGGERS ................3.5 CONNECT THE SENSORS TO LOGGERS ..............3.5.1 MAKING CABLE GLAND CONNECTIONS ................3.5.2 MAKING 10-PIN CABLE CONNECTIONS ................
- Page 7 B.2.2 USB (890X-XX-SUP-USB) ......................APPENDIX C. THERMISTOR TEMPERATURE DERIVATION ....... APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................APPENDIX E. FIRMWARE UPDATE ..................E.1 PROCEDURE ............................E.2 FIRMWARE TROUBLESHOOTING ..................APPENDIX F. SOLAR PANEL KIT ....................F.1 SELECT A LOCATION ........................F.2 ASSEMBLE THE MOUNTING BRACKET ..............
- Page 8 FIGURES FIGURE 1: MESH TILT LOGGER SERIAL NUMBER PLACEMENT ........3 FIGURE 2: CELLULAR GATEWAY ..................4 FIGURE 3: LOCAL GATEWAY (-232) AND (-USB) ............4 FIGURE 4: 10-PIN AND GLAND SEAL SINGLE-CHANNEL MESH VW LOGGER ...5 FIGURE 5: MESH ADDRESSABLE LOGGER ..............6 FIGURE 6: FOUR-CHANNEL MESH VW LOGGER ............6 FIGURE 7: EIGHT-CHANNEL MESH VW LOGGER ............7 FIGURE 8: MESH TILT LOGGER ..................8...
- Page 9 FIGURE 39: SELECT THE DESTINATION ................36 FIGURE 40: OPEN THE GEOKON UPDATE UTILITY ............36 FIGURE 41: CLICK ’SELECT FILE’ ...................36 FIGURE 42: SELECT THE FIRMWARE TEXT FILE ............37 FIGURE 43: SELECT THE COM PORT ................37 FIGURE 44: CLICK ’PROGRAM’ ..................37 FIGURE 45: SOLAR PANEL 8900-SOL-10W-BRJ ............38...
- Page 10 TABLES TABLE 1: GEONET 8900 SERIES MODEL LIST ..............3 TABLE 2: FOUR-CHANNEL MESH VW LOGGER GAUGE/LOAD LIMITS ...... 6 TABLE 3: EIGHT-CHANNEL MESH VW LOGGER GAUGE/LOAD LIMITS...... 7 TABLE 4: CHANNEL SELECTION ..................12 TABLE 5: CELLULAR GATEWAY BATTERY SWITCH OPTIONS ........13 TABLE 6: LOGGER WIRING ....................17...
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Page 11: Introduction
Gateway, single- and/or multiple-channel Mesh Vibrating Wire (VW) Loggers, Mesh Addressable Loggers, a Mesh Tilt Logger, and Agent software. Model 8900 Series loggers collect data from 's VW gauges and sensors. GEOKON The Mesh Tilt Logger contains an integrated biaxial tiltmeter, and GEOKON functions in the same manner as other loggers. -
Page 12: Model Identification
Eight-Channel Mesh VW Logger TLT: Mesh Tilt Logger Sensor Connection CBL: Cable Gland 10P: 10-Pin NAP: Not Applicable Note: 8900 series models made for North America, Brazil, and Europe are designed to operate in an identical manner. 2 | INTRODUCTION | GEOKON... -
Page 13: Model List
Eight-Channel Mesh VW Logger, Cable Gland, Europe 8903-EU-TLT-NAP Mesh Tilt Logger, No Cable Entry, Europe TABLE 1: GeoNet 8900 Series Model List 1.3 MESH TILT LOGGER SERIAL NUMBERS Mesh tilt loggers have two serial numbers: one for the device as a whole, and one for the internal tiltmeter. -
Page 14: Network Components
PC running Agent software. 2.2.2 USB (890X-XX-SUP-USB) This model features a USB connector, for transferring data using a USB cable to a PC running Agent software. FIGURE 3: RS-232 Local Gateway (left) and USB Local Gateway (right) 4 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 15: Single-Channel Loggers
2.3 SINGLE-CHANNEL LOGGERS A single-channel logger will read one vibrating wire gauge, either via GEOKON 10-pin cable or via a cable with stripped conductor wires, depending on model. Though designed to send data wirelessly to a gateway, this model also features a USB connector, for transferring data using a USB cable to a PC running Agent software. -
Page 16: Single-Channel (8900-Xx-Adr-Cbl)
VW terminal blocks. A four-channel logger can be configured as follows: Model Maximum Number of Gauges Maximum Number of Load Cells 890X‑XX‑04C‑CBL Four One 3‑gauge or one 4‑gauge load cell TABLE 2: Four-Channel Logger Gauge/Load Limits 6 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 17: Eight-Channel (890X-Xx-08C-Cbl)
GEOKON communicate with the gateway in the same manner as other loggers. The two axes of the tiltmeter have a range of ±90°, based on a starting position of 0°. -
Page 18: Accessories
GeoNet networks are self-configuring, meaning that the switch from a star topology to a mesh topology is automatic, and the loggers will determine for themselves which will relay data to the gateway. 8 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 19: Figure 9: Star Network Topology
1 Hop S = Gateway Cell N = Logger (1, 4, 8, ADR) Ethernet = Data Path USB/RS-232 FIGURE 9: Star Network Topology 1 Hop 1 Hop S = Gateway N = Logger (1, 4, 8, ADR) Cell Ethernet = Data Path USB/RS-232 FIGURE 10: Mesh Network Topology Each transmission from logger to gateway or logger to logger is considered one... -
Page 20: Figure 12: Fresnel Zone
This may require extending the readout cable of the attached sensors, or adding an antenna cable extension. 10 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 21: Network Installation
Skipping or omitting steps, or performing them out of order, could complicate the installation of your network. An installation tutorial on the website, https:// GEOKON www.geokon.com/tutorial-videos, can help with this. Install the network using the following steps: Configure the Network ■ Prepare the Gateway and Loggers ■... -
Page 22: Configure The Gateway
Cellular Gateway 890X-XX-LTM-USB, 890X-XX-03G-USB Move the battery switch to the position, EXT BATTERY INT BATTERY according to the chart below. Connect to external DC power, then proceed to Section 3.2.3. For solar panel information, see Appendix F. 12 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 23: Seal The Gateway
Geographic Zone Power Source Sub Polar Temperate Mains or solar with external battery EXT BATTERY INT BATTERY Solar without external battery TABLE 5: Cellular Gateway Battery Switch Options FIGURE 14: Cellular Gateway Battery Switch ■ Local Gateway 890X-XX-SUP-232, 890X-XX-SUP-USB Move the battery select switch to either the position ALKALINE LITHIUM... -
Page 24: Set The Network Time
Mount all devices vertically, with the antenna pointing up. recommends a mounting height of at least two meters. Lower than two GEOKON meters may compromise performance; as a rule, higher is usually better. 14 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 25: Mounting Location Considerations
3.4.1 MOUNTING LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS Select the mounting location with care. Certain mounting configurations can hinder or even completely block wireless signal transmission, or can introduce electrical noise to the signal. Common mounting mistakes include the following: Loggers Shipping container blocks signal FIGURE 17: Installing Near a Large Object Transmission blocked in... -
Page 26: Ground The Gateway And Loggers
Pull gently on the gauge cable to ensure it is held in place by the cable gland. Repeat these steps for each gauge cable to be connected. 16 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 27: Making 10-Pin Cable Connections
RS-485 (ADR) VW Single-Channel Logger VW Multiple-Channel Logger FIGURE 20: Terminal Connections To prevent a short circuit, do not allow bare leads to touch each other during or after wiring. RS-485 (Mesh Addressable Logger) Single/Multiple‑Channel Mesh VW Logger Position Color Description Position Color... -
Page 28: Record Logger And Sensor Serial Numbers
FIGURE 21: Accessing the Cloud Click "create user". Note: To access your data using an API, click "use API without login". Enter your credentials and read/agree to the terms of service. FIGURE 22: Create a User 18 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 29: Figure 23: Add An Account
Click Submit. Log in using your email address and password. Click "Add account". FIGURE 23: Add an Account Click "create new account". FIGURE 24: API Accounts Enter your credentials and credit card information, then click Submit. A copy of the account token will be emailed to the address associated with the account as a receipt. -
Page 30: Figure 26: Enter The Serial Number
13. Add sensors to the logger(s) by clicking the + sign next to a logger, then enter the serial number(s) of the sensor(s) attached to the logger, one per channel. FIGURE 28: Enter Sensor Serial Numbers 20 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 31: Deployment Mode
Windows Clipboard. FIGURE 30: Copy the Token 19. Paste the token into ’s data collection software, "Agent", to GEOKON commission the Cellular Gateway and retrieve data. 3.7 DEPLOYMENT MODE There are two modes of operation: Deployment mode and Normal mode. -
Page 32: Placing The Gateway And Adding Loggers
All GeoNet devices have red and green LED indicators to display their status. A reference key is printed on the side of each unit, below the LEDs. When pressed, the Status button triggers the appropriate LED indicators to briefly illuminate. 22 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 33: Table 7: Led Indicator Meaning
The table below shows the meaning of the various LED indications. LEDs Gateway Loggers Green Time set, Loggers present GOOD: Radio signal > 30% Green Time set, no Loggers present MARGINAL: Radio signal < 30% Network time not set BAD: No radio signal TABLE 7: LED Indicator Meaning When the Status button is pressed on the gateway, the LEDs briefly display the... -
Page 34: Maintenance
This is also best practice when replacing batteries in loggers. Replace D cell batteries when their measured voltage drops below 2.0 VDC. Replace external 12-volt batteries when the measured voltage drops below 11 VDC. 24 | MAINTENANCE | GEOKON... -
Page 35: Lightning Protection
All data is retained in nonvolatile flash memory. Data will not be lost even if the batteries are removed for an extended period (e.g., years). REPLACE THE BATTERIES AS FOLLOWS: Place the network in deployment mode by pressing the status button on the gateway. -
Page 36: Model 8800-2-4B Add-On Module
Double-click on the IP Address under the configuration window. In the configuration window, click on the Network tab. Check the boxes next to Modify IP address and Modify Netmask. FIGURE 32: Nport Configuration 26 | MODEL 8800-2-4B ADD-ON MODULE | GEOKON... -
Page 37: Figure 33: Update Fields
FIGURE 34: Enter the IP address followed by :4001 For more information on using Agent software, please refer to the Agent Software Program instruction manual, available at https://www.geokon.com. MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | MODEL 8800-2-4B ADD-ON MODULE | 27... - Page 38 28 | MODEL 8800-2-4B ADD-ON MODULE | GEOKON...
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Page 39: Appendix A. Specifications
USB Driver FTDI Cellular Gateway: Battery pack, or 9‑24V DC external Power Supply Local Gateway: D cell, alkaline or lithium (2x), or 12V external GEOKON Operating Time Please contact Operating Temperature −40 °C to +85 °C Cellular Gateway: 160 × 260 × 91 mm (L×W×H) -
Page 40: Mesh Tilt Logger Specifications
Nonlinearity ±0.005° across ±30° range (0.09 mm/m) Arcseconds [Degrees] Temperature‑Dependent Uncertainty 68.8 [0.019°] Arcseconds [Degrees ] / °C Angle Resolution 0.9 [0.00025°] Arcseconds [Degrees] Tilt Range ±90° Degrees Axes TABLE 13: Mesh Tilt Logger Specifications 30 | SPECIFICATIONS | GEOKON... -
Page 41: Appendix B. Connector Pinouts
APPENDIX B. CONNECTOR PINOUTS B.1 GAUGE CABLE B.1.1 GLAND SEAL MESH VW LOGGERS (890X-XX-01C-CBL) Description Cable Wire Color Terminal Strip Position Vibrating Wire+ VW− Vibrating Wire− BLACK Thermistor+ WHITE TH− Thermistor− GREEN Analog Ground (shield) BARE WIRE TABLE 14: Mesh VW Logger Cable Connections (Gland Seal) B.1.2 10-PIN BULKHEAD MESH VW LOGGERS (890X-XX-01C-10P) 10‑Pin Bulkhead Internal Wire Color... -
Page 42: Appendix C. Thermistor Temperature Derivation
166.7 58.3 21.89K 2872 582.6 162.0 56.8 20.70K 2750 562.8 157.6 55.6 19.58K 2633 543.7 153.2 18.52K 2523 525.4 149.0 17.53K 2417 507.8 145.0 16.60K 2317 490.9 141.1 TABLE 19: 3KΩ Thermistor Resistance 32 | THERMISTOR TEMPERATURE DERIVATION | GEOKON... -
Page 43: Appendix D. Troubleshooting
Listed below are a few commonly experienced problems and remedial action. These topics are also covered in the Troubleshooting GeoNet Networks, Agent Software Tutorial, and in the GeoNet Troubleshooting Guide, all of which are available at ’s website, https://www.geokon.com. Contact GEOKON if additional assistance is needed. GEOKON SYMPTOM: UNIT WILL NOT RESPOND TO COMMUNICATIONS □... - Page 44 SYMPTOM: GREEN LIGHT FLASHES SLOWLY (ONCE PER SECOND) Bootloader is activated, complete the following: Change channel switches to a valid setting. Press the Reset button on the circuit board. SYMPTOM: GREEN AND RED LIGHT ALTERNATING □ Device malfunction, contact GEOKON 34 | TROUBLESHOOTING | GEOKON...
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Page 45: Appendix E. Firmware Update
FIGURE 36: USB Cable Connection Download the '8800 GeoNet Firmware Update Package' from the GEOKON website (https://www.geokon.com/software). Right-click on the downloaded file and choose 'Extract All...' from the menu. MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | FIRMWARE UPDATE | 35... -
Page 46: Figure 37: Choose The 'Extract All' Menu Option
Select a destination for the files and then click 'Extract'. FIGURE 39: Select the Destination then click the 'Extract' Button Open 'GeoNetUpdateUtility.exe'. If a security warning appears, click 'Run'. FIGURE 40: Open the GEOKON Update Utility Click 'Select File'. FIGURE 41: Click the 'Select File' Button... -
Page 47: Firmware Troubleshooting
□ Perform updates using the -provided 8001-7 USB to RS-232 GEOKON adapter. Other adapters and native serial ports have been unreliable. Make sure the batteries are fresh. MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | FIRMWARE UPDATE | 37... -
Page 48: Appendix F. Solar Panel Kit
Select a location for the solar panel. Assemble and adjust the mounting bracket to the proper angle. Install the mounting bracket. Secure the solar panel to the mounting bracket. Connect the power cable to the gateway. 38 | SOLAR PANEL KIT | GEOKON... -
Page 49: Select A Location
F.1 SELECT A LOCATION Choose a location for the solar panel that is clear of obstructions and anything that might cast a shadow on the panel. F.2 ASSEMBLE THE MOUNTING BRACKET When assembling the two sections of the mounting bracket, be sure to set the sections to the desired angle before tightening the nuts. -
Page 50: Connect The Power Cable
Cellular Gateway. Tighten the retaining ring on the BATTERY plug, for strain relief. BATTERY Note: Be sure to implement a drip loop, as indicated in the previous figure, to prevent water ingress through the power connector. 40 | SOLAR PANEL KIT | GEOKON... -
Page 51: Appendix G. Certifications
APPENDIX G. CERTIFICATIONS MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | CERTIFICATIONS | 41... - Page 52 42 | CERTIFICATIONS | GEOKON...
- Page 53 MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | CERTIFICATIONS | 43...
- Page 56 GEOKON Phone: +1 (603) 448-1562 GEOKON is an ISO 9001:2015 48 Spencer Street Email: info@geokon.com Lebanon, New Hampshire Website: www.geokon.com registered company 03766, USA...