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DPS-Promatic AWS-X User Manual

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  • Page 1 AWS-X GSM/GPRS weather station User Manual V 1.2...
  • Page 3 Telecom Control Systems DPS-Promatic srl, via Edison 21, 47122 Forlì, ITALY - http://www.dpspro.com Page intentionally left blank AWX user manual V 1.2...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Telecom Control Systems DPS-Promatic srl, via Edison 21, 47122 Forlì, ITALY - http://www.dpspro.com Index Product Description.................6 Hardware description..............7 Setting up..................7 How to connect Sensors..............7 Basic Programming.................8 REAL TIME CLOCK................9 Example of data sent to a server in the........10 internet with UPD packets.............10 How to program the AWX.............12...
  • Page 5 Telecom Control Systems DPS-Promatic srl, via Edison 21, 47122 Forlì, ITALY - http://www.dpspro.com Most common problems and solutions.........19 APPENDIX A................20 Programming with PC..................20 Maintenance.................22 Rain collector cleaning.................22 Solar radiation sensor cleaning..............22 Leaf wetness sensor cleaning..............22 Anemometer check..................22 Temperature and Humidity calibration............22 Barometric pressure check................22...

  • Page 6: Product Description

    Product Description The AWS-X weather station (also called AWX in this manual) is a GSM/GPRS device that works with a solar panel and rechargeable battery, that can measure the weather parameters, in the most complete version: 1- Wind speed and direction...

  • Page 7: Hardware Description

    Hardware description The AWX station consists in the CPU BOX, water and dust resistant (IP56), in which the CPU board and the battery are and the sensors that acquire the various weather parameters. A solar panel will recharge the battery by means of the circuit installed in the CPU box.

  • Page 8: Basic Programming

    Basic Programming Please find below the commands most commonly used that you will need to activate the station. #PWD password command, must be followed by 6 digits (default 123456) #MHD Followed by the name of the station. This is usualy used as a key for the data to be stored in the server.

  • Page 9: Real Time Clock

    REAL TIME CLOCK The station has a real Time Clock that is powered by the main lead battery. If you disconnect the battery, the clock is maintained for a few minutes by a capacitor, and then needs to be reprogrammed. IMPORTANT: if the RTC is not programmed correctly you will not see data in the internet, because they are stored in the database in the wrong records! AWX user manual V 1.2...

  • Page 10: Example Of Data Sent To A Server In The

    Example of data sent to a server in the internet with UPD packets AWS-X weather station has GPRS connectivity and can send data to a IP address in the internet. These data can be then stored by a local application, using a Data Base, like for example MySql, and retrieved later using PHP.
  • Page 11 PWR: Type of power supply. B=Battery, E=External VBAT: Battery Voltage AWX user manual V 1.2...

  • Page 12: How To Program The Awx

    How to program the AWX You can program the station by means of SMS sent from your mobile. It is a safe and reliable system, because the SMS must start with a password. You can also program the unit using a PC by means of terminal software, like Putty or Zterm.

  • Page 13: Tcx-Os Command List

    TCX-OS command list AWX can be programmed using 3 letter commands. The commands are the same, via SMS or via PC interface. You can use lower case or upper case letters, or a mixture of the 2. For example: PWD=pwd=Pwd. Do not put spaces or other characters in the command string or among commands.

  • Page 14: Basic Sms To Activate The Unit To Send Gprs Data

    BASIC SMS to activate the unit to send GPRS data This is an example of the SMS that is needed to activate the unit once has been powered on. #pwd123456 #mhdMY-AWX #APNweb.vodafone.it #uip192.168.135.110:999 #lgg60 #slp1 #udm2 #sct It should be one complete string, no spaces, no CRs (we have put the CRs here only to improve legibility).

  • Page 15: Detailed Command Description

    Detailed command Description #PWD Password. This command must always come first. Use 6 digits as a password. The default one, when the device comes from the factory, is 123456. You may change it, using the #CAP command. Remember that if you change it and forget it, you will have to return the device for a total reset, and this service has a cost.

  • Page 16: Lgg

    #LGG Define the interval at which the GPRS packets will be sent. Minimum 1 minute, maximum 60 minutes. We suggest to keep this value at 60 minutes, not to pay too much for data traffic Example: #LGG6 #MHD Message HeaDer. This command allows you to program the Name of the station.

  • Page 17: Noa

    #NOA NO Acknowledgement. Use this command if you don't want the device to answer to your SMS command with another SMS. #RTC Real Time Clock. Use this command to program a specific date and time in the real time clock of the device. You will need to have it programmed well if you want to use the feature WHO in a useful way.

  • Page 18: Udm

    #UDM UDP mode. The AWX can send UDP packets in 3 modes, defined by UDM. 0= Data are sent with no control. 1= data are send checking that the GSM Modem hasn't received an error from the network or has no signal. 2- In addition to 1, the unit waits for an echo of the same packet, coming from the server We suggest to use #UDM2...
  • Page 19 Most common problems and solutions I have inserted the SIM but the unit doesn’t work: Check to have removed the PIN request from the SIM. If you didn’t do it and you have switched-on the unit more than 3 times, you may need to use the PUK.
  • Page 20 > hello! >menu PASSWORD? >123456 TCX OS v9.0, (c)1999-2009 DPS-Promatic srl Device name: AWX > As you can see after having typed [menu] the device has requested to enter the password. Type 123456 if you have not changed it. At this point you can enter the commands directly without needing to type the password anymore.
  • Page 21 For example, to check the LGG value >#LGG? LGG=60 To change it to 2 >#LGG02 LGG-OK:02 > Once you have fnished this programming session, just give command #END to exit. >#END EXITING MENU...BYE BYE > AWX user manual V 1.2...
  • Page 22 Maintenance AWX station needs to be checked at least every year, to make sure it is efficiently working. In details: Rain collector cleaning The rain collector tends to fill with dirt and leaves. Should be checked to maintain it efficient. Solar radiation sensor cleaning The solar radiation sensor should be cleaned every year using a cloth with liquid soap and water.
  • Page 23 You can check its charge looking at the data sent in the internet. If it will go below 11 V, the station will stop working and will enter power save mode. AWX user manual V 1.2...
  • Page 24 Important note: electronic devices may pollute the environment. Act according to your local laws when disposing this unit. The PCB1041 and PCB1045 electronic boards comply with EMC regulation. The Quectel M95 GSM engine complies with EMC regulation This device contains a GSM modem. Do not keep it near you and observe precautions that should be normally observed with any mobile phone.
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