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  • Page 1 MTX-StarSensor Manual local configuration www.webdyn.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1.2 READ DATA / TOOLS Section ..................22 1. APPENDIX: Example of commissioning a VEGAPULS C11 sensor ................30 2. APPENDIX: Example of initializing a Hydrostatic Pressure Sensor ..............39 Contact ......................................49 contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 3: Mtx-Starsensor Local Configuration

    If the MTX-StarSensor device is installed in a location with no coverage, the stored data can be downloaded locally via an RS232 serial bus connected to a Windows 10 PC or Tablet, or via Bluetooth. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 4: Mtx-Starsensor Operating Modes

    If the computer or tablet does not have an RS232 serial port, a USB/RS232 converter can be used. Communication via Bluetooth: To communicate locally with the MTX-StarSensor, a Windows 10 computer or tablet with a compatible Intel Bluetooth module is required. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 5: Configuration Software

    At the top of the screen, select the “SERIAL PORT” option and the RS232 serial port number to be used, this is the COM number of the PC or Tablet that will be used to communicate with the MTX-StarSensor device. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 6 The “Search” button must be clicked to scan for MTX- StarSensor devices. Before clicking on the “Search” button, make sure that you have Bluetooth activated on your Windows 10 PC or tablet. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 7 You can change it later using the configuration software. Once this is done, and if the password is correct, the current configuration of the device will be loaded automatically, as shown on the screen. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 8: Sections Of The Configuration Software

    2G, 3G or 4G networks (depending on the module) for the automatic sending of data and remote configuration. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 9 (to shave a few seconds off the network connection time) in locations where you clearly only have one technology available (e.g. 2G only), or if your SIM card only works with a certain technology. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 10 IP) and the security settings of your server. • Transfer Type: ASCII or BINARY. Select ASCII, the data collected by the MTX-StarSensor is always of the ASCII type. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 11 • User: Username of the device on the MQTT platform • Password: password of the device on the MQTT platform • LOG topic: MQTT topic to which the stored sensor data will be sent contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 12 MTX unit “MOD”: is the MTX model code “CID”: GSM cell identification “VPOW”: battery voltage “time”: UTC time of the MTX unit contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 13 The MTX-StarSensor has an internal clock. This clock can be synchronized in two ways. Locally and manually (for locations without 2G / 3G /4G coverage (or for initialization of the MTX-StarSensor device) and automatically using NTP time servers. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 14 The identifier will always have the structure MTX-XXXXX where XXXXX are alphanumeric characters • Sensor Type: the MTX-StarSensor currently supports three types of 4-20mA device: “Submersible Pressure Sensor”, “VEGAPULS C11 Radar” and “Generic 4-20mA” contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 15 This screen is used to initialize the MTX-StarSensor to read the 4-20mA sensor. Enter the Range, Offset and Span values for the 4-20mA sensor you want to use. For the VEGAPULS C11 sensor, enter the value contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 16 “OK”. The minimum range of the sensor must be set to 0m (the factory setting). For the “Submersible Water Pressure” type sensor, pressing the “Initialize Sensor” button will display the screen shown below. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 17 "Distance" indicates the distance between the well-head to the surface of the water. Use a millimetric tape measure, or millimetric metal rod to obtain the initial reference reading. Try to make the measurement as accurate as possible. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 18 NTP time servers during this window. Make sure the time servers are correctly configured, as the connection time could be increased by between 7 and 14 seconds. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 19 4m, with a hysteresis of 0.1m. It is also configured to read the sensor every hour (24 readings per day) and to perform only 2 sends per day (at 00:00 and 12:00), via FTP. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 20 • “Edit Schedules” button. This button can be used to configure the "time base" and the hours or minutes at which data are to be read and sent. When you click on this button, the following window will appear: contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 21 • “Read Configuration” button: loads the current configuration of the MTX-StarSensor device. The configuration software will display the current configuration on the screen. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 22: Read Data / Tools Section

    MTX-StarSensor device. This last feature is useful for MTX-StarSensor devices which are installed in areas that do not have 2G, 3G, or 4G coverage, or when you simply want to collect readings locally using an RS232 serial cable or Bluetooth. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 23 MTX-Starsensor. The internal clock of the MTX-StarSensor operates on UTC time. To facilitate reading, both UTC time and the Local time of the PC are displayed. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 24 Date/Time of your PC and asking you if you want to perform the task. If you click “YES”, the MTX-StarSensor device’s internal clock will be updated immediately. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 25 2 different parts: Identifier_fileNum.csv The Identifier is the name assigned to the MTX-StarSensor device, which obviously must be different for each unit installed. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 26 This option allows you to verify that the file generated and the data are correctly sent to the FTP or MQTT platform after a read test, making sure that the sending parameters are appropriately configured. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 27 Click the “delete” button to delete all files and free up memory if the import was successful. If you clicked “Import and delete”, the MTX-StarSensor will automatically delete the imported files (recommended option). contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 28 The data files generated by the MTX-StarSensor device are ASCII type, specifically in CSV format. Continuing with the previous example, you can open the imported file, MTX-00067_2365.csv with MS Excel, Notepad or similar programs. The imported data include the following: contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 29 StarSensor device remains in Airplane mode (with no GSM communication) in order to save battery life). During periods in which GSM coverage is not read, the "Technology" value will be "0g" contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 30: Appendix: Example Of Commissioning A Vegapuls C11 Sensor

    Bluetooth. Click on the “Search” button to start searching for the device. If the MTX- StarSensor is not detected, check that the LED is still flashing and that you are within optimal Bluetooth range (~10m), click on the “Search” button again. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 31 MTX-StarSensor (remember that if the MTX-StarSensor remains inactive for 5 minutes it will turn off, you will then have to log in again and reload the configuration, losing any unsaved data). contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 32 “mydirectory” on the ftp server. We will choose "Passive" sending mode (recommended in M2M applications) and "Binary" transfer type. After that, click on the "Set Configuration" button. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 33 STEP 8.- (Optional) Click on the “Power Sensor” button to power on the VEGAPULS C11 sensor. If desired, adjust the VEGAPULS-C11 sensor using the “VEGA Tools” app, as per the manufacturer's documentation contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 34 Click on the “Edit Schedules” button and configure (for this example) sensor readings every 4 hours and 1 send per day, click on OK. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 35 STEP 10.- Configuring the time servers. Enter the appropriate time servers. In this example we will use time1.google.com and time2.google.com. Click on the “Set Configuration” button to store the new configuration in the MTX-StarSensor. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 36 STEP 12.- Check reading of the sensor and the status of the MTX-StarSensor. Click on “Read Status” to start the process. Check that the data returned is consistent, that there are no sensor errors, and that the time is correct. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 37 This will demonstrate that the FTP settings are correct. After the test, the sent file should disappear from the list of stored files and it should be stored on the remote FTP server, which must be verified using the appropriate software (Filezilla, etc.). contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 38 Configuration Mode”. The MTX-StarSensor device will then turn off and start using the established configuration, waking up at the scheduled times to perform the appropriate reading and sending tasks. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 39: Appendix: Example Of Initializing A Hydrostatic Pressure Sensor

    Once the device has been detected, check that the device identifier (in the following example it is MTX- 00067) corresponds to the identifier on the label of the MTX-StarSensor. If it is, select the device from the list and click on the "Select" button contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 40 MTX-StarSensor (remember that if the MTX-StarSensor remains inactive for 5 minutes it will turn off, you will then have to log in again and reload the configuration, losing any unsaved data). contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 41 If the FTP server port is different than 21, it can be changed using “ftp.myserver.com:23”. When using IP, only the address would be entered, for example, "194.156.24.3". contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 42 In the OPC UA client, we must enter the data for the Cervello server in order to be able to download the data in OPC format: URL: opc.tcp://101.238.149.12:4325/UA/server contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 43 When the level of the water increases, the distance between the well-head and the water surface decreases. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 44 If there is no mobile phone signal where the device is going to be installed, NONE should be selected as the sending mode, the device does not then send the data and only stores it in non-volatile memory. The memory capacity exceeds 50,000 readings. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 45 To maximize battery life. Click on the “Edit Schedules” button and configure (for this example) sensor readings every 4 hours and 1 send per day, click on OK. Click on the “Set Configuration” button to store the new configuration in the MTX-StarSensor. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 46 “Set Date/Time” button. Make sure the date and time of your PC / Tablet are correct and click on “. The time must also be manually updated the first time you configure the MTX-StarSensor at startup. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 47 This will demonstrate that the FTP settings are correct. After the test, the sent file should disappear from the list of stored files and it should be stored on the remote FTP server, which must be verified using the appropriate software (Filezilla, etc.). contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...
  • Page 48 Configuration Mode”. The MTX-StarSensor device will then turn off and start using the established configuration, waking up at the scheduled times to perform the appropriate reading and sending tasks. contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

  • Page 49: Contact

    District Centre, Janakpurt, 110058 New Delhi Tel: +91 1141519011 Email: purchase-india@webdyn.com PORTUGAL LusoMatrix Lda. Av. Coronel Eduardo Galhardo 7-1ºC 1170-105 Lisboa, Portugal Tel: +351 218162625 Email: comercial@lusomatrix.pt contact@webdyn.com | webdyn.com V1.0 subject to change | Webdyn © by Flexitron Group...

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