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: D | Release date: 04/16/21...
- 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 ............................. 2. NETWORK COMPONENTS ......................2.1 CELLULAR GATEWAY + MESH SUPERVISOR ............2.2 MESH SUPERVISOR .......................... 2.2.1 RS-232 (890X-XX-SUP-232) ......................2.2.2 USB (890X-XX-SUP-USB) ....................... 2.3 SINGLE-CHANNEL NODE ...................... - Page 6 3.3.2 VERIFY THE NETWORK CONNECTION OF THE NODES ..........3.4 MOUNTING THE DEVICES ....................... 3.4.1 MOUNTING LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS ............... 3.4.2 GROUND THE SUPERVISOR AND NODES ................3.5 CONNECT THE SENSORS TO NODES ................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 ....... C.1 3KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE ..................C.2 10KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE .................. APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................APPENDIX E. FIRMWARE UPDATE ..................E.1 PROCEDURE ............................E.2 FIRMWARE TROUBLESHOOTING ..................APPENDIX F. SOLAR PANEL KIT ....................
- Page 8 FIGURES FIGURE 1: CELLULAR GATEWAY + MESH SUPERVISOR ..........3 FIGURE 2: NETWORK SUPERVISOR (-SUP-232) .............3 FIGURE 3: NETWORK SUPERVISOR (-SUP-USB) ............4 FIGURE 4: SINGLE CHANNEL NODE (-01C-10P) ............4 FIGURE 5: SINGLE CHANNEL NODE (-01C-CBL) ............5 FIGURE 6: ADDRESSABLE NODE (-ADR) ................5 FIGURE 7: FOUR CHANNEL NODE (-04C) ...............6 FIGURE 8: EIGHT CHANNEL NODE (-08C) ..............6 FIGURE 9: BIAXIAL TILTMETER NODE (-TLT-NAP) ............7...
- Page 9 FIGURE 39: SELECT THE DESTINATION ................43 FIGURE 40: OPEN THE GEOKON UPDATE UTILITY ............43 FIGURE 41: CLICK ’SELECT FILE’ ...................43 FIGURE 42: SELECT THE FIRMWARE TEXT FILE ............44 FIGURE 43: SELECT THE COM PORT ................44 FIGURE 44: CLICK ’PROGRAM’ ..................44 FIGURE 45: SOLAR PANEL 8900-SOL-10W-BRJ ............46...
- Page 10 TABLES TABLE 1: GEONET MODEL IDENTIFICATION ..............1 TABLE 2: GEONET 8901 SERIES MODEL LIST ..............2 TABLE 3: FOUR-CHANNEL NODE GAUGE/LOAD LIMITS ..........5 TABLE 4: EIGHT-CHANNEL NODE GAUGE/LOAD LIMITS ..........6 TABLE 5: CHANNEL SELECTION ..................11 TABLE 6: CELLULAR GATEWAY SUPERVISOR BATTERY SWITCH OPTIONS....12 TABLE 7: NODE WIRING ....................16 TABLE 8: LED INDICATOR MEANING ................21 TABLE 9: STATUS BUTTON FUNCTIONS................22...
- Page 11 EQUATIONS EQUATION 1: 3KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE............. 32 EQUATION 2: 10KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE............35...
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Page 13: Introduction
Available network components include a cellular gateway/mesh supervisor, mesh supervisor, single- and/or multi-channel node units, addressable nodes, and Agent software. Model 8900 Series Nodes collect data from 's vibrating wire (VW) GEOKON gauges and sensors. The tiltmeter contains an integrated biaxial tiltmeter, and functions in GEOKON the same manner as other nodes. -
Page 14: Model List
Single Channel Addressable Node, Cable Gland, Europe 8903-EU-04C-CBL Four Channel Addressable Node, Cable Gland, Europe 8903-EU-08C-CBL Eight Channel Addressable Node, Cable Gland, Europe 8903-EU-TLT-NAP Biaxial Tiltmeter Node, No Access Point, Europe TABLE 2: GeoNet 8900 Series Model List 2 | INTRODUCTION | GEOKON... -
Page 15: Network Components
2.1 CELLULAR GATEWAY + MESH SUPERVISOR Cellular Gateway + Mesh Supervisor models send their data to ’s safe GEOKON and secure Cloud via a cellular data connection, and are available with LTM or 3G connections. The cellular connectivity is included in the data plan and no user configuration is necessary. -
Page 16: Single-Channel Node
Though designed to send data wirelessly to a supervisor, these models also feature a USB connector for transferring data using a USB cable to a PC running Agent software, just as with single-channel nodes. 4 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 17: Single Channel Gland Seal (8900-Xx-Adr-Cbl)
2.4.1 SINGLE CHANNEL GLAND SEAL (8900-XX-ADR-CBL) For use with sensor cables with stripped and tinned ends. The sensor cable passes through an external cable gland and is wired into the terminal block. FIGURE 4: Addressable Node (8900-XX-ADR-CBL) 2.4.2 FOUR-CHANNEL GLAND SEAL (890X-XX-04C-CBL) FIGURE 5: Four-Channel Node (890X-XX-04C-CBL) Note: When inserting stripped conductor wires into the terminal blocks, be sure to connect them to the VW terminal blocks. -
Page 18: Eight-Channel Gland Seal (890X-Xx-08C-Cbl)
Though designed to send data wirelessly to a mesh supervisor, this model also features a USB connector for transferring data using a USB cable to a PC running Agent software, the same as with the single channel nodes. 6 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON... -
Page 19: Biaxial Tiltmeter (890X-Xx-Tlt-Nap)
Supervisors and nodes are shipped with the following accessories: ■ One omni-directional antenna (2.1 dBi). For other antenna options, please contact technical support. GEOKON ■ Two D cell alkaline batteries ■ Four desiccant packs Supervisors are shipped with the following additional accessories: ■... - Page 20 GeoNet devices can operate around buildings or other barriers using hops. 1 Hop 1 Hop 1 Hop 1 Hop Obstruction 1 Hop 1 Hop 1 Hop FIGURE 10: Working Around Obstructions via Hops 8 | NETWORK COMPONENTS | GEOKON...
- Page 21 For optimum performance, recommends creating as much vertical GEOKON space as possible between the straight-line path and obstacles, including the ground. The Fresnel zone must be at least 60% obstruction-free to ensure optimal wireless communication.
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Page 22: Network Installation
Move the channel select DIP switches (shown in the figure below) to any of the twelve valid positions listed in Table 5 below. The setting will take effect at power-up, or after the device is reset. 10 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 23: Configure The Supervisor
ON = up OFF = down FIGURE 12: Channel Select Switches Channel5: OFF (down) ON (up) TABLE 5: Channel Selection 3.2 CONFIGURE THE SUPERVISOR 3.2.1 POWER CONCERNS In a new network, be sure to power the Supervisor before powering the Nodes. When the unit is powered, a green LED on the right side of the box will flash twice after a small delay, indicating the unit has power. -
Page 24: Seal The Supervisor
Place the supplied desiccant packs inside the enclosure. Ensure the cover gasket and the mating ridge on the enclosure are clean, and that the gasket is properly seated inside the groove on the cover. Place the cover on the unit. 12 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 25: Set The Network Time
Cellular Gateway Supervisors set the network time automatically when they connect to the cellular network. Non-cellular Supervisors must have their time set manually, using ’s "Agent" data collection software. GEOKON Connect the non-cellular Supervisor to the computer using the -supplied GEOKON USB cable. -
Page 26: Mounting Location Considerations
Common mounting mistakes include the following: Nodes Shipping container blocks signal FIGURE 16: Installing Near a Large Object Transmission blocked in multiple directions Node not mounted vertically FIGURE 17: Installing Close to Buildings or Fences/Walls, and/or Horizontally 14 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 27: Ground The Supervisor And Nodes
External enclosure blocks signal Metal plate both blocks and reflects signal FIGURE 18: Mounting onto a Metal Plate and/or Inside an Enclosure Large structures, such as walls, buildings, hills, etc. can block and/or reflect RF signals. Tips include: ■ Mount antennas above metallic structures. ■... -
Page 28: Making 10-Pin Cable Connections
Important! Make sure the cover seals tightly and evenly. WARNING: Single-channel enclosure lids are square but not symmetrical. They must be oriented correctly; attempting to seal a misaligned lid could strip the threads and/or allow moisture to enter the enclosure. 16 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 29: Record Node And Sensor Serial Numbers
Note: The cellular gateway cannot account for Nodes added to the network after the commissioning process has been completed. Run the commissioning process again when adding new Nodes. To commission the Cellular Gateway Supervisor, do the following: Display https://api.geokon.com in a Web browser. FIGURE 20: Accessing the Cloud Click "create user". - Page 30 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. FIGURE 24: Enter your Credentials 18 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON...
- Page 31 Click Devices, then enter the serial number of the Cellular Gateway Supervisor. FIGURE 25: Enter the Serial Number 10. Click Register Device. 11. Click the Pencil button, located at the end of the row. 12. Click the button next to Activate Cellular Service to activate the cellular gateway.
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Page 32: Deployment Mode
3.7.1 PLACING THE SUPERVISOR AND ADDING NODES Place the Supervisor in a location central to the distribution of the Nodes, if possible (see Figure 29 below). Doing so will minimize the number of hops, which will improve battery life. 20 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 33: Status Button Functionality
While in Deployment mode, Nodes may be added simply by turning them on within radio range. When adding Nodes, start with those closest to the Supervisor. Watch the LEDs while moving the Nodes, to ensure the signal isn’t lost. After 10 minutes, the LEDs on the Nodes will stop indicating their status, to conserve batteries. -
Page 34: Table 9: Status Button Functions
Take a reading and send existing data immediately Press and release Display the current status, then indicate signal strength Node Press and release every radio cycle for 10 minutes TABLE 9: Status Button Functions 22 | NETWORK INSTALLATION | GEOKON... -
Page 35: Maintenance
In this type of environment, recommends that the internal desiccant packs GEOKON be replaced at intervals to prevent condensation from corroding or shorting out the internal electronics. -
Page 36: Lightning Protection
(if equipped) with a 12 AWG or larger wire. This will provide a path from the device to earth ground in the event of a lightning strike. 24 | MAINTENANCE | GEOKON... -
Page 37: Model 8800-2-4B Add-On Module
See Section 3.2.1. 5.3 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION sets the module to communicate with a GeoNet mesh supervisor; GEOKON however, the user must finish the setup so that it works with their network. Configure an IP address by following the instructions below. - Page 38 10. Enter the new IP address followed by :4001 in the Network Address field in Agent software. FIGURE 32: 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. 26 | MODEL 8800-2-4B ADD-ON MODULE | GEOKON...
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Page 39: Appendix A. Specifications
USB Driver FTDI Battery pack, or 9‑24V DC external (Cellular Gateway Supervisor) Power Supply D cell, alkaline or lithium (2x), or 12V external (non‑cellular Supervisor) GEOKON Operating Time Please contact Operating Temperature −40 °C to +85 °C 160 × 260 × 91 mm (Cellular Gateway + Mesh Supervisor) (L×W×H) -
Page 40: Biaxial Tiltmeter Specifications
Arcseconds [Degrees] @±15° FS: ±115.5 [0.0321], Linearity Arcseconds [Degrees] @±8° FS: ±60.6 [0.0168] Temperature‑Dependent Uncertainty 68.8 [0.019 Arcseconds [Degrees]/°C Angle Resolution 0.9 [0.00025] Arcseconds [Degrees] Tilt Range ±90 Degrees Axes TABLE 14: Biaxial Tiltmeter Specifications 28 | SPECIFICATIONS | GEOKON... -
Page 41: Appendix B. Connector Pinouts
APPENDIX B. CONNECTOR PINOUTS B.1 GAUGE CABLE B.1.1 VW NODES (890X-XX-01C-CBL) Description Cable Wire Color Terminal Strip Position Vibrating Wire+ VW− Vibrating Wire− BLACK Thermistor+ WHITE TH− Thermistor− GREEN Analog Ground (shields) BARE WIRE TABLE 15: Transducer Cable Connections (Gland Seal) B.1.2 ADDRESSABLE NODES (890X-XX-ADR-CBL) Terminal Strip Position Description... -
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 20: 3KΩ Thermistor Resistance 30 | THERMISTOR TEMPERATURE DERIVATION | GEOKON... -
Page 43: 10Kω Thermistor Resistance
C.2 10KΩ THERMISTOR RESISTANCE Thermistor Type: US Sensor 103JL1A Resistance to Temperature Equation: – 273.15 A+B(LnR)+C(LnR) +D(LnR) EQUATION 2: 10KΩ Thermistor Resistance Where: T = Temperature in °C LnR = Natural Log of Thermistor Resistance –3 A = 1.127670 x 10 –4 B = 2.344442 x 10 –8... -
Page 44: Appendix D. Troubleshooting
Extending the sensor cable may enable moving the node to a better location. If the signal does not improve, a higher gain directional antenna may be necessary. Contact for assistance. GEOKON 32 | TROUBLESHOOTING | GEOKON... - Page 45 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 MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | TROUBLESHOOTING | 33...
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Page 46: Appendix E. Firmware Update
USB connector on the bottom of enclosure. FIGURE 34: 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. 34 | FIRMWARE UPDATE | GEOKON... - Page 47 Select a destination for the files and then click 'Extract'. FIGURE 37: Select the Destination then click the Extract' Button Open 'GeoNetUpdateUtility.exe'. If a security warning appears, click 'Run'. FIGURE 38: Open the GEOKON Update Utility Click 'Select File'. FIGURE 39: Click the Select File...
- Page 48 13. A progress bar will appear. The update process will normally take one to two minutes. 14. Once the update has finished, operation will return to normal. 15. Repeat the above process with all the nodes in the network. The firmware update is now complete. 36 | FIRMWARE UPDATE | GEOKON...
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Page 49: 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 50: 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 Cellular Gateway Supervisor. 38 | SOLAR PANEL KIT | GEOKON... -
Page 51: 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 52: Connect The Power Cable
Cellular Gateway Supervisor. Tighten the retaining ring on the plug, 9-24V for strain relief. 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 53: Appendix G. Certifications
APPENDIX G. CERTIFICATIONS MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | CERTIFICATIONS | 41... - Page 54 42 | CERTIFICATIONS | GEOKON...
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