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- Page 1 LogBox 3G INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.1x D Applies to devices with firmware version starting with V1.1x. 1/66...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
O THER EXAMPLES....................................29 G PS ..........................................32 C O NFI G URATION SOFTWARE ..................................33 13.1 C O NFI G URING LOGBOX 3G WITH NXPERIENCE ..........................33 13.1.1 G ENERAL PARAMETERS................................33 13.1.1.1 INFORMATION ..................................33 13.1.1.2... - Page 3 13.2.1.2 BY SOFTWARE ..................................44 13.2.2 CHANNELS .....................................45 13.2.3 ALARMS ......................................45 13.2.4 INTERFACES ....................................46 13.2.4.1 CELLULAR..................................... 46 13.2.4.2 SMS......................................46 13.2.4.3 NOVUS CLOUD..................................46 13.2.4.4 GPS....................................
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Page 4: Safety Alerts
SAFETY ALERTS The symbols below are used throughout this manual to draw t he user’s attention to important information regarding safety and use of the device. CAUTION ATTENTION CAUTION OR HAZARD Read the manual fully before installing Material sensitive to static charge. Check Risk of electric shock. -
Page 5: Intr O Duction
The analog inputs a c cept any type of temperature sensor, such as thermocouples, Pt100 or sensors for any other magnitudes with c u rrent or v oltage signals. The d igital channel can record the time of events, such as opening a port or counting pulses from a flow sensor. LogBox 3G also has the following internal sensors: temperature, battery v o ltage and external power supply voltage, which can have their values rec o rded in m emory and published on NOVUS Cloud, as well as be i ng monitored by USB interface, by SMS or by the display. -
Page 6: Display And Navigation - Hmi
The current value of up to two analog channels or the current value of the digital input can be viewed simulta n eously. In addition to channel information, LogBox 3G has 14 scree n s with a variety of information and features and 24 symbols that allow for easy viewing of information and dia g nostics. -
Page 7: Operation Keys
OPERATION KEYS For navigation betwe e n screens, LogBox 3G features two keys: . Each key, depending on the current navigation screen, has two or m ore functions: ● Q uick touch (less than 2 seconds): ○ Proceeds to th e next screen if the current screen mne m onic is being displayed. -
Page 8: Home Screens
3.3.1 HOME SCREENS The table below illustrates the screens that can be configure d as home screen. SCREEN INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Displays the current value of analog channels and 1. Analog Inputs the current time. Line 1: Analog channel 1 value. Line 2: Analog channel 2 value. - Page 9 SCREEN MNEMONIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION KEY FUNCTIONS Analog Inputs Displays th e current value of analog channels Key pressed or held: Infor m s the and allows for viewing the m axi m u m and m axi m u m values reached in each analog minimum v a lues reached by each channel.
- Page 10 SCREEN MNEMONIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION KEY FUNCTIONS Digital Input When enabled and configured in the "Pulse Key pressed or held: Informs the Count " mo d e and then set to "Volu m e since c) Pulse Count: maximum flow reached in the pulse count from Last Reset "...
- Page 11 Date/Ti m e Displays t h e current date and ti m e on the Key pressed or held: No action. device. Line 1: Da y . M onth (if the 24-hour for m at is Key pressed or held: No action. selected);...
- Page 12 SCREEN MNEMONIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION 11. Device Displays d e vice infor m ation. Key pressed or held: No action. Infor m ation Line 1 and 2: Serial Nu m ber. Line 3: Fir m ware Version. Key pressed or held: No action. Both keys pressed: No action.
- Page 13 SCREEN MNEMONIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION KEY FUNCTIONS 13. G PS Connection Displays in f or m ation about the device's GPS Key pressed or held: No action. Infor m ation position. Line 1: Indicates the type of position obtained. Key pressed or held: No action. "ES"...
- Page 14 SCREEN MNEMONIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION KEY FUNCTIONS 15. Log Status Displays t h e current log status and allows Key pressed or held: Initiates logs if them to be started and/or paused if the device "By Keyboard" start m ode is enabled. is configured to allow start and/or end By Keyboard.
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Page 15: Backup Batteries (Internal Ups)
BACKUP BATTERIES (INTERNAL UPS) LogBox 3 G is a devi c e that requires an external power sup p ly to operate. Despite this, to ensure full operation in the event of power outages, the device features intern a l backup batteries that operate as an u ninterruptible power supply. The internal batteries are charged automatically while the external power supply is present and will automatically take o ver as power supply during power outages. -
Page 16: Input Signal Reading
INPUT SIGNAL READING LogBox 3 G allows u sers to choose, in addition to the channels to be recorded and the sensor types, some configurations that make various applications more flexible, offering the possibility of considering the energy resources expended (battery life) and data storage (log m e m ory duration period). -
Page 17: Measurement And Indication Of Input Types
How mu c h it can measure beyond that, however, depends on the type of input configured and c an vary between different devices. The following table describes what to expect in the LogBox 3G display according to the signal applied to the input for each configured input type: 5.1.1 MEASUREMENT AND INDICATION OF INPUT TYPES... - Page 18 In the case of linear i n put types, the sensor indication range must be defined, determining what the channel should indicate when the inpu t is at its m inimum value and what it should indicate when at its maximum value (minimum and maximum values considering the LogBox 3G worki n g range for the chosen input type).
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Page 19: Digital Input
If t he sensor is a Dry Contact type, the LogBox 3G count registers (16 bits and 32 bits) will be able to count up to 10 pulses per second. For PNP and NPN sensors, 2 0 00 pulses per second. -
Page 20: Event Log
In N O VUS Cloud, LogBox 3G will publish aperiodic events i n a table containing the event timestamp and the logical level at the time of th e event. -
Page 21: Di G Ital O Utput
Fig. 03 – Digital Output Screen The digital output in LogBox 3G can be disabled or configured to monitor the status of alarms linked to the digital output. Each alarm can be c onfigured to trigger t h e digital output independently. -
Page 22: Data Logging
DATA LOGGING Data will be recorded in the LogBox 3G internal memory. The internal memory capacity is up to 140,000 logs. The device uses its internal m e m ory as a backup location for data that have not yet been publis h ed to NOVUS Cloud. As such, if the communication link is lost, the data wil l re m ain s ecure in the device’s memory until the link can be restored. - Page 23 ● By Digital Input: Allows logging to be started from the digital input. For this option to be available, the digital input channel must have b een set to "Log Control" m ode. There are four modes for controll i ng logs through the digital input: ○...
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Page 24: Alarms
ALAR M S LogBox 3 G allows for registering up to 10 alarms, where any measured magnitude (registered or not) can be compared to a value and link e d to an action when the comparison is met. The alarms are shown o n the display and can be configured individually to trigger an internal buzzer for audible warning, to trigger a d i gital output for user control, or to send an SMS as notification to one or more contacts. -
Page 25: Device Date/Time
DEVICE DATE/TI M E The device will only r e cord logs if the date/time has been configured. If date/time syncing is disabled, the device will use the user- c onfigured date/time, not correcting it until a new configuration is applied. Hen c e, if the device is shut down d u ring a power outage, it will not log data to the memory or publish data to NOVUS Cloud until a new configuration is r e ceived. -
Page 26: C O Mmunicating With Novus Cloud
The first registration o r authentication of a previously registered user can be performed via NXperience. After authenticating the user and once the device is connected to the USB interface, LogBox 3G will b e linked to the corresponding account and recognized by its serial number. An Internet c onnection is require d for this procedure. -
Page 27: Sms
11.2 COMMANDS Commands correspo n d to actions that LogBox 3G can t a ke via SMS messages generated by the user to the device. By means of S M S c ommands, LogBox 3 G allows for performing some operations remotely. With these commands, some device statuses can be requested (Read), s ome operating para m eters can be edited (Write), and the device can be asked to take some actions (Write). -
Page 28: List Of Commands
* Blank spaces between commands are considered command separators. Table 10 – Example of Command Sent to the Device A s a result, its reply, as shown in the following SMS, will provide relevant device information: <20:35:14 29/01/17 " LogBox 3G " gprslogin=vivo gprspass?vivo> 28/66... -
Page 29: Error And Success Messages
If the previously entered password does not match the regist e red password, the SMS sent by the device will include a password error warning: "Error Password" Message Command <pass#123 gprslogin=vivo gprspass=vivo gprsapn=zap.vivo.com . br > <20:35:14 29/01/17 " LogBox 3G " " Senha Incorreta! / Wrong Response Password! " > Table 13 – Sample "Password Error" Message If the informed command is not recognized by the device, the SMS sent by the device will include a command error: "Error Command"... - Page 30 <pass#1234 gprspass?> <pass#1234 gprspass=vivo> Respons e <12:54:27 13/11/2017 " LogBox 3G " <12:54:27 13/11/2017 " LogBox 3G " gprspass= v ivo > gprspass?vivo> Table 18 – Sample Message: GPRS – Password Password Command used to limit access to SMS commands.
- Page 31 " _Event_In- 0_09:34:21_13/11/2017> ∅ Response "Contador": <12:54:27 13/ 1 1/2017 " LogBox 3G " stsachs?Ch_"Digital.Cha n nel " _Count_23.61> Table 26 – Sample Message: Digital Channel Status Status of Alarms Command used to obtain the current status of device alarms. Informs whether the alarm is enabled or disabled, and if enabled, its stat u s.
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Page 32: G Ps
The link can also be checked in any Internet browser. GPS Disabled Command Response <pass#1234 stsgps?> <12:54:27 13/11/2017 " LogBox 3G " stsgps?GPS_Des> Table 29 - GPS Disabled No GPS Signal Command Response <pass#1234 stsgps?>... -
Page 33: C O Nfi G Uration Software
C O NFI G URATION SOFTWARE The NXperience software is the main tool for configuring, downloading and analyzing data for LogBox 3G. It allows for exploring all feat u res and resources offered by the device, communicating locally via USB interface or remotely via NOVUS Cloud. It is also a complete tool for a n alyzing data logged by the LogBox 3G. -
Page 34: Clock
• Date/Ti m e: Allows for setting the date/time used to set the device clock. • G MT: Allows for configuring the GMT of the place where the device will be used (preferably during first use). By default, LogBox 3G is set to G M T 0. -
Page 35: Analog Channel Parameters
13.1.3 ANALOG CHANNEL PARAMETERS Fig. 10 – Analog Channels Screen 13.1.3.1 INFORMATION • Tag: Allows for co n figuring a name to be used as channel identification for the digital channel. The field accepts up to 16 characters. • Input Type: Allows for configuring the type of sensor to b e used in each analog channel. •... -
Page 36: Custom Calibration
13.1.3.2 CUSTOM CALIBRATION icon opens the custom calibration screen, which allows for adjusting up to 10 measurement points for each channel. When a custo m c alibration has been configured, the minimum number of setpoints is two points. Fig. 11 – Custom Calibration Screen •... - Page 37 Volu m e Since Last Reset: Allows for configuring the device to log the volume since the last reset. o Unit: Allows for configuring the flow unit related to t he pulses counted at the digital input. LogBox 3G provides nine flow units. I f one of them is selected, the "Sensor Factor"...
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Page 38: Event Logging" Or "Log Control" Mode
• Volu m e Since Last Reset: Allows for counting the accu m ulated count since the last reset. o Unit: Allows f or configuring a custom unit for the co u nt performed per acquisition interval. The field allows you to describe the unit with up to eight characters. -
Page 39: General Channel Parameters
13.1.5 GENERAL CHANNEL PARAMETERS Fig. 16 – Digital Input Screen: General Configurations • Line Frequency: Allows for configuring the local power grid frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) for the device to perform better. 13.1.6 CONTACTS TO SEND SMS Fig. 17 – Contacts Screen 13.1.6.1 PHONEBOOK Fig. -
Page 40: Groups
• Tag: Allows for co n figuring a name to be used as identific a tion for the alarm. The field accepts up to 16 characters. • O peration: Allow s for comparing one of the variables measured by LogBox 3G against a value so that the device identifies the situa t ion and takes the actions c onfigured for that alarm. -
Page 41: General
13.1.7.1 GENERAL Fig. 21 – General Alarm Screen • Enable Buzzer: Allows for generally enabling or disabling buzzer functions. If disabled, the buzzer will not be triggered when the device reaches an alarm situation. • Allo w s for Disabling the Buzzer By Keyboard: If sel e cted, it lets the user mute buzzer by pressing any key when it is sounding d u ring an alarm situation. -
Page 42: End Mode
• By Soft w are: Allows logging to be started by means of a command from NXperience or NOVUS Cloud. • By Soft w are: Allows logging to be started via an SMS co m mand. 13.1.8.3 END MODE • Non-Stop: Allows logging to continue indefinitely. •... -
Page 43: Finalization Parameters
13.1.8.4.2 CLOUD o Analog Channel 1: Enables/disables publication of analog channel 1 information. o Analog Channel 2 : Enables/disables publication of anal o g channel 2 information. o Digital Channel: Enables/disables publication of periodic information about the digital channel. If the digital channel is in " Event Logging" or "Log Control"... -
Page 44: Diagnostics
Fig. 25 – Add do NOVUS Cloud 13.2 DIAGNOSTICS The LogBox 3 G configuration screen provides access to t h e " Diagnostics " screen. When clicked, the software will monitor some of th e device s tatuses. The refresh interval for information on the diagnostics screen is 60 second. Following are additio n al details about the monitored information: Fig. -
Page 45: Channels
13.2.2 CHANNELS Fig. 27 – Diagnostics Screen: Channels • Analog Channels and Digital Channel: Displays information about the acquisitions taken by the device at the analog channel sensors and at the digital channel sensor. o Last Value Read: Displays the value of the last acquisition taken by the device at the corresponding channel sensor. o Mini m u m R e gistered Value: Informs the minimum v alue recorded by the device at the corresponding channel sensor. -
Page 46: Interfaces
13.2.4 INTERFACES Fig. 29 – Diagnostics Screen: Interfaces 13.2.4.1 CELLULAR • Status: Informs t h e status of the cellular connection. • Model: Informs t h e device model. • Fir mw are Version: Informs the firmware version stored in the device. •... -
Page 47: Miscellaneous
This tab is responsibl e for making a diagnosis of the device c onnections. In the " Test " column, the software informs the name of the connection to be tested. In the "Result" column, informs if was failure or success in the connectivity test. The blue symbol corresponds to the test succe s s result; the symbol in red, to error. -
Page 48: Installation
LogBox 3 G has a hi g h-quality casing, built in ABS+PC and with IP40 protection rating. To make it easier to secure LogBox 3G, the device come s with a fixing bracket, indicated and designed for any type of wall, which has three oblong holes arranged in a triangle for securing the device wi t h screws. -
Page 49: Dimensions
Fig. 35 – Removing the Protective Cover To attach the protective cover, the area designated by the arrows needs to be pressed from outside in, one side at a time. Fig. 36 – Protective Cover Fitting 14.1.1 DIMENSIONS Fig. 37 – LogBox 3G Dimensions 49/66... -
Page 50: Dimensions Of Antennas
14.1.1.1 DIMENSIONS OF ANTENNAS Fig. 38 – Antenna dimensions (cellular and GPS) 14.1.2 CONNECTIONS Fig. 39 – Cellular antenna M ake sure to fit the c e llular antenna to the right slot and position it vertically, pointed upward. 50/66... -
Page 51: Electrical Installation
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Because it is an electronic module, LogBox 3G requires so m e care when handling: • Due to the risk of d amage caused by static electricity and which may occur if the electronic circuit is exposed, the device should not be opened. -
Page 52: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS LogBox 3 G has 3 d e tachable connection terminal blocks for connecting the external power supply, loading digital output, digital input sensor and analog sensors for ea c h of the 2 available analog channels. The basic electrical connections are illustrated below: Fig. -
Page 53: Analog Inputs
The conn e ction to the channels is made at the terminals according to the following imag e . The three-wire connection from the Pt100 sensor element to the LogBox 3G input e n sures cancellati o n of the error caused by wire resistance. The three wires should have the sa m e gauge an d length. - Page 54 14.2.3.4.1 EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION OF 4-20 mA TRANSMITTERS POWERED BY THE CURRENT LOOP Fig. 43 Example of connecting transmitters that are fed by the loop 54/66...
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Page 55: C O Mmunication Interfaces
C OMM UNICATION INTERFACES USB INTERFACE The USB interface is t he preferred interface for the first conf i guration of the device. It is the only interface which can never be disabled. To access it, NXperience softw a re for Windows needs to be installed. The USB driver will thus be installed (see the Configuration Software ch a pter). - Page 56 LogBox 3 G features a cellular interface compatible with 2G (GPRS, EDGE) and 3G (WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA) technologies, which provide data and SMS connection services. The data connection is excl u sively for direct communication with NOVUS Cloud, where the device ca n publish logged data or look f or new configurations.
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Page 57: Tr O Ubleshooting
If date/time syncing i s disabled, the device will use the user-configured date/time, not correcting it until a new configuration is applied. As such, in the event of a power outage, LogBox 3G will not be able t o reset the clock on its own. The device will thus not record anything until the clock is reconfigured. -
Page 58: Analog Inputs
LIMIT OF EVENTS SENT BY SMS Sending a SMS is a relatively slow process that takes an average of 5 seconds to send each SMS to each recipient. LogBox 3G has a circular queue of 15 events f o r sending SMS. When more than 15 s i multaneous events occurs, the oldest ones will be discarded to give place to the new ones. -
Page 59: Problems Communicating With The Device Via Usb Interface Or During Firmware Update
16.11 PROBLEMS COMMUNICATING WITH THE DEVICE VIA USB INTERFACE OR DURING FIRMWARE UPDATE If you have problems communicating the device via the USB interface or there are problems during firmware update, it is recommended to perfor m the following procedure in order to speed communication an d minimize incompatibility issues: a. -
Page 60: Firmware Update
If NXperience h a s been closed and/or it is no longer p o ssible to find the device on the update screen, as shown in Fig. 52, it is nec e ssary to close the NXperience, turn off the LogBox 3G and reconnect the device to the USB interface for a new attempt. - Page 61 Try to update the firmware again. h. If you cannot find the device in Step F, turn off the LogBox 3G and switch it back on by holding down both keys. After that, repeat Step F. In case of failure during previous procedures, contact NOVUS technical support.
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Page 62: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS LOGBOX 3G 2 Analog Input Channels 1 Digital Co m patible Analog Signals Thermocoupl e J, K, T, N, E, R, S and B, Pt100, 0-50 mV, 0-5 V, 0-10 V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA Internal Temperature (NTC) -
Page 63: Sensor Range And Accuracy
Accuracy: The sensor accuracy reading is measured in rela t ion to Full Scale and is proportional to the maximum range measured at each sensor. For a Pt100 sensor, f o r example, in which LogBox 3G can read in the range from -200 °C to 650 °C, with 0.15 % precision, the accuracy i n °C will be (650 °C -200 °C) * 0.15 % = 1.28 °C. - Page 64 Linear 0 to 50 m V: The analog input circuit for LogBox 3G ensures the specified accuracy when reading electrical voltage magnitudes fro m 0 to 50 V and wit h a m a x i mum cable impedance of up to 100 Ω. Voltage sources with series impedance above 100 Ω can be read by LogBox 3G.
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Page 65: Certificates
17.2 CERTIFICATES Contains FCC ID: N7NHL8549G This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l im its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy a n d, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 66: Warranty
WARRANTY Warranty conditions are available on our website www.scigiene.com. 66/66...
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