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- Page 1 AcquiLite EMB – Data Acquisition Server Obvius, LLC Installation and Operation Manual Model A7810 Date Aug 10, 2011 Page 1 A7810 AcquiLite – Data Acquisition Server 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
- Page 2 Obvius's authorized facilities; (4) has not been sold subject to other warranty terms specified at the time of sale; and (5) is still owned by the original purchaser. This warranty provides specific legal rights that may be varied by state law. Obvius's products are not designed for life or safety applications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview........................................4 Installation Checklist..................................... 4 Markings and Symbols:....................................4 Hardware Overview....................................... 5 A7810 Features and Specifications................................5 Electrical Connections..................................... 6 Hardware Installation....................................6 Basic Network Configuration..................................7 Laptop/Computer Setup................................... 8 AcquiLite Administration Overview................................10 Security........................................11 Modbus........................................11 Device List...................................... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview The AcquiLite™ data acquisition system is designed to allow owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities with a cost-effective means of gathering crucial information in a timely manner. To meet these requirements, the AcquiLite™ system provides the installer with all the tools necessary to install and configure the hardware and software with a minimum of time and investment. -
Page 5: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview A7810 Features and Specifications Processor Arm9 embedded CPU Operating System Linux 2.6 Memory 32 MB ram, 16 MB flash Ethernet, Pulse (x4), power, alarm Console 2 x 16 character LCD, two pushbuttons RJ45 10/100 Ethernet, full half duplex, auto polarity Protocols Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, PPP, HTTP/HTML, FTP, NTP, XML, SNMP-Trap Power Supply... -
Page 6: Electrical Connections
Step 4 - Power-up and diagnostics: A power supply is not provided with the AcquiLite EMB, therefore it is up to the installer to provide the required 24VDC. After power is applied, the green “Alive” light in the upper right of the AcquiLite... -
Page 7: Basic Network Configuration
This indicates that the AcquiLite has loaded properly and is ready for configuration and connection to the network and sensors. If the “Alive” light does not come on or the LCD display does not cycle to the above screen, verify that the power wires and connector are secure, and are providing required power as specified. -
Page 8: Laptop/Computer Setup
B. Press the Select button once to select the TCP/IP Config menu options, first of which is DHCP: [TCP/IP Config] DHCP on/off C. Press the Menu button once to see the TCP/IP IP Address menu: [TCP/IP Config] IP Address D. Press the Select button again to select the IP Address menu: [IP Address] 192.168.40.50 E. - Page 9 building LAN, or directly to the AcquiLite. Attach the laptop to the AcquiLite or LAN as shown in figure 6, Ethernet hookup. Step 2 - Attach the Laptop to the AcquiLite or to the LAN. The A7810 will automatically detect whether a direct or crossover cable is required, and will reverse polarity accordingly.
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Page 10: Acquilite Administration Overview
If you have an in-house data collection service, you should enter the address of your data server in this field. Obvius also provides a service called Building Manager Online that can collect and report data for you. If you are using the BMO service, the target address to upload data should be set to http://www.buildingmanageronline.com/upload.php... -
Page 11: Security
Security The AcquiLite has three levels of security. These are “operator”, “user” and “admin”. When using a browser to access the AcquiLite, basic http authentication is used to prompt your browser for a username and password. The admin account uses “admin”... -
Page 12: Device List Options
Type column, a link is shown that will show all the Modbus devices with built in driver support provided in the firmware. Use the System/Firmware update page to check for newer versions of the firmware. The Obvius.com website faq also has a list of supported Modbus devices. -
Page 13: Device Details
Device Details. The device detail page will show a list of all the pulse input data points, alarm settings and console options. The data point names for most devices are automatically entered. At the top of the page, the status of the device is shown. This usually reports “ok”... -
Page 14: Device Configuration
Device Configuration When the “configure” button is clicked from the device details page, the screen will be refreshed, with the same information, however the device name, alarm settings and console checkbox will be available. Device Name: This field allows you to specify a name for the device such as “main building power” or other useful name to indicate the location or function of the device. -
Page 15: Manual Device Add Options
Manual Device Add Options Modbus devices may be added manually by clicking on the “add” link on the bottom of the Modbus device list page. This option is intended for use when adding devices to the configuration profile prior to installing the physical hardware, or configuring Modbus/TCP devices that will not automatically populate in the Modbus device list. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Pulse Inputs
Because the gateway does not process the contents of the request or reply, it is possible to query devices on the Modbus RS485 loop that are not specifically supported by the AcquiLite. A Modbus/TCP technical guide may be available soon at www.obvius.com. Alarm Setup The Modbus Alarms section provides the ability to send messages when alarm levels are exceeded. -
Page 17: Modbus Framework
Modbus protocol and with the Modbus register point list for the specific Modbus device that will be used. For more information on the Modbus Framework feature, download the Modbus Framework documentation from www.obvius.com. Wireless The AcquiLite and AcquiSuite systems have the ability to provide diagnostic information about R9120 ModHopper Wireless Modbus Networks. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems
AcquiLite. The LCD console will report the reboot or shutdown status. Processes The system process table is shown in both tree and tabular formats. The process list is useful when contacting Obvius technical support. Date and Time The AcquiLite keeps time using UTC or Universal time. -
Page 19: Universal Time Is Your Friend
Time Server: Specify the DNS name or IP address of your time server. The default “time.obvius.com” can be used if the AcquiLite has a connection to the Internet. The AcquiLite will attempt to synchronize time with the time server every upload session. -
Page 20: Firmware Update
After clicking the “Check for updates” button, the AcquiLite will contact the obvius.com webserver and attempt to download a list of firmware files. The list is compared to the firmware versions installed, and a listing of the files will be displayed. If any firmware updates are available, a button to the right will be shown labeled “Download”. -
Page 21: Lcd Console
Ping ethernet gateway [192.168.10.1]: Success Ping DNS #1 [192.168.10.1]: Success The DNS #2 server address is not configured. Resolving time server [time.obvius.com] to an IP address: Success. Got [70.99.203.62] Ping time server [time.obvius.com]: Success Testing time server SyncTime: Sync system time with time.obvius.com. - Page 22 Modbus Status Data Upload Show Serial # Upload Data Now Modules Disable All (previous menu) Shutdown Reboot (previous menu) The TCP/IP sub menu will allow you to configure the Ethernet settings for the AcquiLite. To edit the IP settings, use the Menu button to change options, and press the Select button to edit the option.
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Page 23: Log File Data
The Enable Console feature will provide a shell prompt on the serial port for remote diagnostics. This is intended to be used by Obvius technical support only. The Reset Configuration option will remove all the user settings, data, and passwords that have been configured and will return the AcquiLite to the factory default settings. - Page 24 Date/Time: The date/time column reports the time at which data was logged from the Modbus device. Note: this is not necessarily the time at the start of the log cycle. Users with large number of devices may notice some of the Modbus devices at higher address numbers report 1 or 2 seconds after the first Modbus devices.
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Page 25: Log Storage Capacity
15 minute log cycle. Changing the number of meters, the type of log data, or the log cycle period will affect your results accordingly. Please read Technote “TN-03” at obvius.com for more information about log file storage capacity. -
Page 26: Retrieving Data From The Acquilite
This option specifies how long to wait before retrying. Step 3: Contact the Obvius Technical Support department. Please have the AcquiLite serial number and password to upload data handy. Your tech support representative will confirm your BMO account and will add the AcquiLite to one of your client databases. -
Page 27: Enertrax Download Direct From The Acquilite
Enertrax download direct from the AcquiLite Obvius provides a free tool called Enertrax DL that can automate the process of downloading log data from the AcquiLite to your Windows PC hard drive. Enertrax DL can merge new log data into existing log files on your computer as well as provide configuration information about the AcquiLite. -
Page 28: Linking To Acquilite Device Status Pages
The AcquiLite can provide Modbus device data in XML format. This feature, coupled with browser based AJAX (Javascript) can provide a very powerful tool to allow the creation of custom web pages. Further examples of XML and its uses are available on the Obvius website in the Documentation/Technotes section. Page 28 A7810 AcquiLite –... -
Page 29: Mechanical Drawings
Mechanical Drawings The AcquiLite uses a plastic enclosure that is approximately 4” x 4.25” x 2” deep. The AcquiLite has 4 mounting holes for use with a #6 screw. The drawing above shows the relative position of the mounting holes. Page 29 A7810 AcquiLite –...