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RST Instruments RSTAR Affinity Installation Manual

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RSTAR Affinity Data Logger
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the
information contained in this document. RST Instruments Ltd reserves the right to
change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy.
Copyright © 2020. RST Instruments Ltd. All rights reserved.
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PSM0003A
Installation Guide
PSM0003A
AUG 15, 2022

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document. RST Instruments Ltd reserves the right to change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configure and Verify Installation ..............14 IST OF IGURES Figure 1: RSTAR Affinity Cloud and On-Premises Solution ............1 Figure 2: Enclosure and Components ..................3 Figure 3: Service Port Compartment ................... 4 Figure 4: Cable Gland Connection ....................6 Figure 5: Front Cover Tightening Sequence ................
  • Page 3 RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Figure 10: Wall Mount Plate ...................... 12 Figure 11: Magnet Mounts ......................13 Figure 12: 4-20 mA Circuit Diagram ..................19 IST OF ABLES Table 1: IIM Pin Assignment ....................... 5 Table 2: Recommended LoRaWAN Antenna ................5 Table 3: IIM Instrument Encoding Table ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The RSTAR Affinity Connectivity Solution comprises data loggers, gateways, secure communications for data telemetry, and mobile and desktop applications. RSTAR Affinity is a complete industrial internet of things (IIoT) solution for reliable, real-time data flow from your worksite to your desktop – all from a single vendor.

  • Page 5: Intended Audience

    CHECK: This icon appears to remind you of quality-related features. NOTE: This icon appears to highlight specific non-safety related information. RSTAR Affinity field app: This icon appears when you need to refer to an RSTAR Affinity field app documentation. RSTAR A...

  • Page 6: Rstar Affinity Field App

    RSTAR A FFINITY IELD The RSTAR Affinity field app is a mobile application has account-based sign-in to ensure security and traceability through a built-in audit trail. Bluetooth connectivity and a QR code scanner make for quick, easy, and accurate instrument installation and commissioning, saving an average of four hours per sensor and eliminating human error during setup.

  • Page 7: Internal Compartment

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide NTERNAL OMPARTMENT The internal compartment is in the back of the data logger. It contains the sensitive electronics and is not accessible by field personnel. This compartment has no serviceable components and uses anti-tamper screws to prevent inadvertent access.

  • Page 8: Connectivity

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Terminal Pin Terminal Pin Terminal Pin Terminal Pin Terminal Pin Type VW*/TH* Shield VW 1 VW 1 Thermistor 1 Thermistor 1 VW/TH Shield VW 1 VW 1 VW 2 VW 2 VW/TH Shield Thermistor 1...

  • Page 9: Installation Procedures

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide INSTALLATION PROCEDURES This section details the installation of the RSTAR Affinity data logger’s components. NSTALLATION OOLS The following are the tools you need to install the data logger:  number 2 Phillips head screwdriver ...

  • Page 10: Configuration Identification Label

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide 3. Thread the instrument or sensor cable through the cable gland and into the enclosure. 4. Pull the terminal tab to detach the terminal block from the data logger. 5. Use a 2 mm flat head screwdriver to tighten each of the stripped instrument wire to the assigned pins on the terminal block.

  • Page 11: Figure 6: Configuration Identification Label

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide  gg = communication type and antenna (1=internal, 2=external antenna required)  h = mounting type Figure 6: Configuration Identification Label Items with an asterisk (*) mean IIM configuration is encoded as a two-digit number that identifies the IIM type and the connection option shown in Table 3.

  • Page 12: Qr Identification Code

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide 3.2.2 QR Identification Code The QR code in the data logger contains the following configuration information:  ID – data logger serial number  P1 – port 1 IIM type and description  P2 – port 2 IIM type and description ...

  • Page 13: Install External Antenna

    3. Screw the front lid back on the data logger following the tightening sequence shown in Figure 5. 4. Reset the battery meter in the RSTAR Affinity field app. Refer to the RSTAR Affinity Field App User Guide for information on resetting the battery meter. NSTALL...

  • Page 14: Install The Data Logger

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide NSTALL THE OGGER Keep in mind when installing the data logger that although it is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and its IP67-rated enclosure is dust- tight and weather-resistant, it can be exposed to elements such as rain and splashes of water but cannot be submerged in liquid.

  • Page 15: Wall Mount Option

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide 3.5.2 Wall Mount Option Figure 10: Wall Mount Plate NOTE: You will need to supply your own screws to mount the data logger to a wall. To mount the data logger to a wall, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 16: Mount To A Secondary Enclosure

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Figure 11: Magnet Mounts To install the data logger using the magnet, complete the following steps: 1. Remove any screw from the back of the data logger used on previous installations. 2. Screw the magnets as shown in the picture. Tighten the screws.

  • Page 17: Configure And Verify Installation

    Data Logger Installation Guide ONFIGURE AND ERIFY NSTALLATION To configure and verify the data logger’s installation, use the RSTAR Affinity field app. It incorporates all the tools required to:  configure each sensor installed in the data logger  monitor the data collected from the sensor ...
  • Page 18 RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Appendix A: RSTAR A FFINITY OGGER PECIFICATION ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature -40 to +60 Celsius Storage Temperature -40 to +80 Celsius Ingress Protection Meets IP66 standards PHYSICAL Dimensions 110mm (L) x 105mm (W) x 70mm (H)
  • Page 19 RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Number of Channels Dual-resistive thermistors Thermistor Type NTC (3K, 5K, 10K, 2.252K, or custom) Thermistor Range 50 to 200,000 ohms RS-485 IIM Number of Channels Single RS-485 instrument Data Rate 1,200 to 11,5200 Baud, half duplex...
  • Page 20  Temperature. Environmental temperatures below 10° C may affect the charge retention capacity of Li SOCl₂ batteries. RST Instruments will provide the estimated battery life as information becomes available. PSM0003A RST Instruments Ltd. Page 17...
  • Page 21 RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Appendix C: NSTRUMENT NTERFACE ODULE IBRATING IRE AND HERMISTOR The Vibrating Wire and Thermistor IIM (VW/TH) may be configured to support up to two sensors which may be a combination of:  two vibrating wire sensors ...

  • Page 22: Figure 12: 4-20 Ma Circuit Diagram

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Figure 12: 4-20 mA Circuit Diagram The pin assignments are:  Pin 1 – shield  Pin 2 – sensor 1 +12V DC output source  Pin 3 – sensor 1 shunt input ...
  • Page 23 RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Appendix D: NSTRUMENT IRING IAGRAM ABLE LAND NSTALLATION Table 4 lists the instrument type, manufacturer model number, and conductor color. Custom means the interface wiring is dependent on the vendor’s cables. Check with the vendor for the appropriate color-coded pin assignment.

  • Page 24: Table 4: Instrument Type, Manufacturer Model Number, And Conductor Color

    RSTAR Affinity Data Logger Installation Guide Instrument Type Model Numbers IIM Type IIM Pin 1 IIM Pin 2 IIM Pin 3 IIM Pin 4 IIM Pin 5 Prefix Vertical Tilt Beam IC6017 RS485 Bare Black White Green IC6018 Horizontal Tilt Beam...

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