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- Page 1 ® MLRemote User's Guide Revision A December 2021...
- Page 2 Systems of such failure during the warranty whether directly or indirectly, without period, Canary Systems at its option will repair written consent of Canary Systems. This OR replace the nonconforming Product, OR document is subject to change without notice...
- Page 3 High-Risk Activities Documentation and Release Notes Products of Canary Systems® are not fault- tolerant and are not designed, manufactured To obtain the most recent version of all Canary or intended for use as on-line control Systems® technical documentation, visit the...
- Page 4 For example: For more information, see the MultiLogger User's Guide. Related Documentation Visit the User's Guide page on the Canary Systems website to view and download the most current versions of our technical documentation and user's guides at (https://canarysystems.com/support/users-guides/).
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1.2 Specif ications......................................7 1.3 Inside the Enclosure ....................................9 1.4 Connections...................................... 10 1.5 Items List ......................................11 Section 2 ‒ MLRemote Installation ..............................12 2.1 Pre-Installation ....................................12 2.2 Enclosure Installation ..................................13 2.3 Optional Antenna Installation ................................15 Yagi Antenna ..................................... 15 2.4 Sensor Installation..................................... -
Page 6: Section 1 - Introduction
Warranty for the MLRemote is applicable for one year from the date of shipment. The warranty does not cover the battery or failure by misuse or by nature including lightning, flood, or other catastrophe. Should you encounter problems with your MLRemote, contact Canary Systems at the address listed in the front of this manual. -
Page 7: Specifications
Internal Temperature Measurement Range: -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F) Accuracy: 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) Internal Humidity Measurement Range: 0-100%RH Accuracy: 4.5% Temperature Range: -40 to +100 °C (-40 to +212 °F) Memory FLASH Memory 8MB Data Storage up to 250,000 Arrays (depending on program size) MLRemote User's Guide... - Page 8 System Power 4 D-Cell Alkaline Batteries Battery Life: 3-5 Years 4 D-Cell Lithium Batteries (optional) Battery Life: 7-10 Years Multiplexer (optional) Model: Canary Systems MLMux4 Operating Power: 2mA maximum Standby Power: 1.2mA Transient Protection Threshold: 90V Transient Current Limit: 2kA Models...
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Page 9: Inside The Enclosure
Section 1 ‒ Introduction 1.3 Inside the Enclosure The figure above highlights the important components of the MLRemote. The MLRemote and the optional MLMux4 are mounted to a top panel covering the 4 D-Cell Alkaline or Lithium battery pack. MLRemote User's Guide... -
Page 10: Connections
Connections to the MLRemote are provided through multi-hole strain relief fitting at the bottom of the enclosure. Cables are fed through the relief fitting and connected to the MLRemote module or the MLMux4 if one is included. MLRemote User's Guide... -
Page 11: Items List
Section 1 ‒ Introduction 1.5 Items List The accessories delivered along with the MLRemote are included in table below. Contact Canary Systems for more information on these items and optional equipment. Quantity Item MLRemote MLRemote Enclosure (with standard Antenna Attached) Included 2"... -
Page 12: Section 2 - Mlremote Installation
IDs must be updated. The Network ID of an MLRemote can be set using a direct connection to the MLRemote with a custom RS-232 serial cable (CAN-MLRemote-CON-CBL). This can be done on site prior to deploying the system or in the field during the installation process. -
Page 13: Enclosure Installation
Section 2 ‒ MLRemote Installation 2.2 Enclosure Installation Proper site selection and installation of the MLRemote station and sensors is important for best radio communication results. The enclosure can be mounted on a pole or the side of a structure. - Page 14 Use lumber or other suitable props to hold the pipe in position overnight. See the manufacturer's instructions for the precise curing time. ▪ The MLRemote ships with the top plate in place. Unscrew the four screws located in the corners of the enclosure and remove the top plate. ▪...
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Page 15: Optional Antenna Installation
The standard MLRemote ships with an integrated 900MHz radio, and an attached 890-960 MHz Omni directional Antenna with up to 3 dBi of gain. If installing the standard MLRemote no additional antenna set up is required at the time of installation, skip to section 2.4 Sensor Installation. -
Page 16: Sensor Installation
2.4 Sensor Installation Numerous sensor types are supported, including vibrating wire, 4-20mA, and linear potentiometer. The MLRemote module includes a single vibrating wire input, a thermistor input, and two analog measurement inputs. Models that include an MLMux4 allow up to 4 additional sensors to be connected. -
Page 17: Vibrating Wire
White ‒ L2 Thermistor - Green The shields should be twisted together and connected to the Earth terminal of the MLRemote, or the S ter minal of the MLMux4 (if included). Other Sensor Connections For information on connecting other types of sensors, contact Canary Systems. -
Page 18: Battery Connection
2.6 MLRemote Module Serial Number Prior to shipping, the MLRemote is addressed using 16-bit addresses, ranging from 001-65535. This address doubles as the module’s serial number and is found on the sticker on the side of the MLRemote module inside the enclosure. -
Page 19: Section 3 - Mlwebhardware Configuration
See the MultiLogger Suite Installation Guide for details on installing MLSuite. The steps for configuring the MLBase and MLRemote in MLWebHardware vary depending on the deployment. Each of these variations are outlined in the following sections. -
Page 20: Mlbase Configuration
A single MLBase is configured to communicate with one or more MLRemotes. Note - If the MLBase has not yet been configured, this must be done before configuring any MLBase or MLRemote stations in MLWebHardware. See the Canary Systems MLBase Users Guide for installation and configuration details for the MLBase. -
Page 21: Connection
6. After configuring the connection details, Save the Device Configuration for the MLBase. 7. Click the MLRemotes button to begin adding new MLRemote devices to the MLBase network. See the Canary Systems MLRemote Users Guide for instructions on configuring the MLRemote units in MLWebHardware. - Page 22 1. From the Type dropdown, selected "Virtual". 2. Follow steps 2 through 7 outlined in Connection Configuration for a Physical MLBase. Continue to Section 3.2 MLRemote Configuration. MLRemote User's Guide...
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Page 23: Mlremote Configuration
Section 3 ‒ MLWebHardware Configuration 3.2 MLRemote Configuration Adding an MLRemote From the MLBase Configuration form, click MLRemote to access existing and configure new MLRemote devices. Click Add to create a new MLRemote and to open the MLRemote Device Configuration form. Information From Device Configuration, enter the devices details in the Information card. -
Page 24: Connection
The third mode is used for setting the Network ID and troubleshooting. In this case the server would be a field laptop connected directly to the MLRemote via a serial port. The steps to connect directly to the MLRemote are outlined later in this guide in Appendix B - Setting Network ID. -
Page 25: Program Configuration
MLRemote. Instrumentation - Measure Interval Set the desired measurement Interval and Save. This determines how frequently the MLRemote checks in with the MLBase. This is when any new programs are sent to the MLRemote and when data is retrieved. -
Page 26: Channel Configuration
Channel Configuration Add Channels Click the Add button to add System Information channels and any sensors connected directly to the MLRemote. From the Add Channel form, sensors and channels are configured by selecting an option from the Gate Type drop- down. - Page 27 The text entered in the Name fields determines how the data is displayed in MLWeb . These should be updated to something meaningful that represents the MLRemote being configured and the reading. Click Save to save the form and return to the Channel list.
- Page 28 Click Save. Click Save to save the form and return to the Channel list. Other Sensor Connections Other supported sensor types are configured in the same manor by selecting the designated option from the Gage Type drop-down. MLRemote User's Guide...
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Page 29: Multiplexer Configuration
After a channel has been added it is displayed in the Channels list, as shown in the figure below. Once all channels for the MLRemote have been added, return to the MLRemote Configuration form to verify the newly created program. If there is no multiplexer included in the MLRemote, continue to 3.4 Verify, Update and Monitor. - Page 30 Channel Configuration. Multiplexer channels are configuring in the same way as the MLRemote channels described earlier in this section. Once all channels have been configured, return to MLRemote Device Configuration to verify the newly created program. Continue to 3.4 Verify, Update and Monitor.
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Page 31: Verify, Update And Monitor
After all instrumentation and channels have been configured, the program should be verified before pushing it to the MLRemote device. Click the Verify Program button on the Device Configuration form. Upon successful verification, the newly configured program can be pushed to the MLRemote. MLRemote User's Guide... - Page 32 Note - Not collecting prior to pushing the new program deletes any uncollected data permanently. Hint - Updating the program does not take effect immediately. The program is sent the next time the MLRemote checks in. The next check in is determined by the Interval that was set in section 3.3 Program Configuration. The default interval when the MLRemote is shipped is 1 minute.
- Page 33 Once the program has successfully been pushed to the MLRemote device, click Monitor to open the monitor form. Click Enable to begin monitoring the MLRemote. Note - This does not display real time data, only data collected the last time the MLRemote check ed in. This is based on the Interval set in section 3.3 Program Configuration.
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Page 34: Collection Configuration
Section 3 ‒ MLWebHardware Configuration 3.5 Collection Configuration Once the MLRemote devices have been set up and verified, data collection can be configured from MLBase Device Configuration. 1. Enable collection, to begin collecting data. 2. Enter the IP Address or name of the Server hosting the MLWeb database. -
Page 35: Station Status
3.6 Station Status MLRemote Status Configured MLRemotes are displayed in the MLRemote list. From this list the Last Check in, Last Collection and Last Update, along with Battery voltage and RSSI level are viewed. The status of the MLRemote is easily determined by the highlighted color the MLRemote:... -
Page 36: Appendix A - Firmware Update
The Firmware of the MLRemote can be updated over a serial connection using MLWebHardware. 1. From the Firmware update card on the configuration form of the MLRemote the new firmware can be uploaded by clicking the up arrow and choosing a file. -
Page 37: Appendix B - Setting Network Id
Setting up a Direct Connection 1. Remove the front plate of the MLRemote by unscrewing the four screws located in the corners of the front of the enclosure. See section 2.2 Enclosure Installation. - Page 38 4. Click Test Connection to retrieve the MLRemote's current settings. Note - The MLRemote has a 20 second timeout window. Once it has been awake for 20 seconds, it will go back to sleep. If 20 seconds passes before clicking Test Connection, the Reset button must be pressed again.
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