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- Page 1 ® Product Manual DRAFT Version 0.1 January 2021 © Zepiro...
- Page 2 Zepiro does not assume any liability arising out of the application or any use of any product or circuit described herein; neither does it convey licence under its patent rights or the rights of others.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4-PIN M12 TO USB-A CABLE 8-PIN M12 INTERFACE CABLE 5. D2O RG1 PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION PRE-PROGRAMMING CHECKLIST CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER START-UP SEQUENCE SERIAL TERMINAL SETTINGS VT100 TERMINAL EMULATION OPTION CORE OPERATION PROGRAMMING DISCONNECTING FROM A COMPUTER D2O RG1 Product Manual - iii... - Page 4 6. SERIAL COMMANDS INTRODUCTION COMMAND LIST COMMAND DETAILS 7. SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REGULATORY & RADIATION INFORMATION PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 8. TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING SERIAL TERMINAL TROUBLESHOOTING iv - D2O RG1 Product Manual...
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Page 5: The Zepiro D2O Rg1
The D2O RG1 records hourly rainfall totals and data messages are created and queued for satellite transmission periodically throughout the day, each containing up to 7 hourly measurements. Messages are sent via a low-earth orbit satellite network back to a terrestrial ground station. -
Page 6: In The Box
IN THE BOX The D2O RG1 is provided with the following items: Zepiro D2O RG1 Unit D2O Antenna with securing 8-Pin M12 Interface Cable M4 Grub Screw 1.4 ACCESSORY ITEMS The following item is available separately: 4-Pin M12 To USB-A Cable D2O UNIT FEATURE IDENTIFICATION 1. -
Page 7: Other Tools Required
2.0mm Allen Key, or Other 2.0mm Hex Drive A 2.0mm Allen Key or other Hex Drive is needed to fasten the Antenna’s Hex Head Grub Screw, which is used to secure the Antenna to the Antenna Base. D2O RG1 Product Manual - 3... -
Page 8: Data Guide
Data is optimised for transmission through the satellite network, and is then uncompressed and formatted for analysis by the Zepiro servers before being presented for end use. The following tables indicate the data that will be transmitted at various times during the D2O deployment. -
Page 9: Notifications Data
Reports on faults (Wire Fault, Temperature, Sensor, Failure, Other), including the time that the first fault type was recorded, the elapsed time from first fault to most recent fault, the types of fault recorded and the total number of faults recorded (of any type). D2O RG1 Product Manual - 5... -
Page 10: Installation
ANTENNA BASICS Before deciding on a location to install your D2O unit it is important to understand how the D2O operates. The D2O uses electromagnetic radio waves to communicate with the individual satellites in a nano-satellite constellation. Transmission and reception of these waves is facilitated by the D2O’s antennas. The D2O knows when these orbiting satellites will be transiting through a visible section of sky and transmits messages during this window. -
Page 11: Site Selection
90° HORIZON HORIZON The lighter Blue arrow shows a satellite pass that goes directly overhead, allowing for a long transmission window with a short break while the satellite is directly overhead. The darker Grey arrow indicates a low satellite pass that only appears in the sky briefly, at a few degrees above the horizon. - Page 12 A POOR SITE 90° INSTALLATION A poor site installation. The proximity to the building and tall trees means that several transmission angles, particularly close to the horizon, may have failed due to an obstruction of the radio waves. The dark segments represent unobstructed transmission angles at this site and the light segments represent the ideal transmission angles.
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Page 13: Minimum Clearance
3.3 MINIMUM CLEARANCE Irrespective of the mounting type or scenario, the D2O must have a minimum clearance to the nearest object to avoid Radio Frequency (RF) interference and adverse Antenna influence. With the exception of the mounting device itself (post, mast etc.), there should be no other surfaces or objects within 150mm below the base of the D2O unit and 500mm radially from the centre of the unit as per the diagram. -
Page 14: D2O Interface Cable Attachment
3.5 D2O INTERFACE CABLE ATTACHMENT The D2O is capable of being mounted in several ways. In all mounting scenarios it is recommended that the supplied 1.5 meter 8-Pin M12 Interface Cable is threaded through the mounting device (e.g. a post), emerging only at the point of connection to a device or junction box. -
Page 15: Mast Mounting
3.7 MAST MOUNTING Antenna mounts and masts are commonly available with a 32mm outer diameter post making them an acceptable mounting solution. Several antenna mast kits, including guyed options, are capable of extending several meters into the air and may be a preferred solution to increase transmission capabilities in areas where the D2O is surrounded by tall objects. -
Page 16: Wiring Guide
TO COMPUTER 4.3 8-PIN M12 INTERFACE CABLE The D2O RG1 can be connected to a tipping bucket rain gauge using the 8-Pin M12 Interface Cable. One end of the cable has the 8-Pin M12 Female Interface and the other has 8 ferruled capped wires to enable custom wiring. - Page 17 PIN 3 GND (PIN3 + 6) PIN 6 ⏚ Device Earth Terminate PIN 3 and PIN 6 Cable Screen signals together at the device’s GND Terminal Terminate the Cable Screen to the device’s earth D2O RG1 Product Manual - 13...
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Page 18: D2O Rg1 Programming
M12 to USB-A Cable in-between the D2O and a Computer, ensure that the Computer’s USB Port is capable of providing at least a 500mA supply. The D2O unit is now being powered by the USB connection and will commence its start-up sequence. TO COMPUTER 14 - D2O RG1 Product Manual... -
Page 19: Start-Up Sequence
6. In the event the D2O re-enters sleep mode, indicated by a GOODBYE message on the screen, press the Enter key repeatedly until the unit wakes and a Chevron > is once again displayed D2O RG1 Product Manual - 15... -
Page 20: Vt100 Terminal Emulation Option
5.7 CORE OPERATION PROGRAMMING The following procedure ensures that the core parameters for the normal operation of the D2O RG1 are set, and that it will enter a normal operating mode once complete. Use the CLI complete the following, pressing the Enter key after each line, noting the text entered is case sensitive: 1. -
Page 21: Disconnecting From A Computer
IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure the D2O’s Battery Power has been enabled through the CLI before leaving the D2O for its normal operation. No samples or transmissions will occur if the Battery Power is off. D2O RG1 Product Manual - 17... -
Page 22: Serial Commands
Accepts (A) or Discards (D) changes made to Admin Restricted settings of acq and inp commands when administrator access has been enabled. Parameter F restores all modified parameters to their factory defaults. report Displays a Commissioning Report of all key parameters currently set on the D2O. 18 - D2O RG1 Product Manual... - Page 23 SC <1000 to 50000> <pw> Resets the battery capacity after replacement. Requires battery pack capacity to be entered as well as a special password provided by Zepiro. Please contact your dealer for assistance Time Parameters COMMAND SYNTAX DETAILS...
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Page 24: Command Details
Using this command will generate a notification message type, advising of the login, that will be sent via the Zepiro servers. Example: Using the default password to allow administration access. OK message displayed when successful. - Page 25 The returned date and time formats are: Day - Month - Year Hour : Minute : Second in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Example: Report with example data for a D2O RG1. report COMMISSIONING REPORT SYSTEM...
- Page 26 Note: This value is also periodically transmitted as part of the system diagnostics data. Example: sys -L 22 - D2O RG1 Product Manual...
- Page 27 The first parameter Requires battery pack capacity to be entered in milliamp hours (mAh) in a range between 1000 mAh to 50000 mAh. The second parameter is a special permissions code generated on request by Zepiro. This process cannot be completed without a new factory supplied battery kit. Please contact your Zepiro dealer for assistance.
- Page 28 This is an Admin Restricted command and cannot be set until the admin command has been executed. Example: Scenario where the D2O synchronisation time needs to align with midnight in the local time zone for Brisbane, Australia (GMT +10:00). acq -t 10 24 - D2O RG1 Product Manual...
- Page 29 Resets the total accumulated pulse counter to zero. Enter CLEAR at <confirm> to avoid accidental use. This is an Admin Restricted command and cannot be set until the admin command has been executed. Example: inp -z CLEAR D2O RG1 Product Manual - 25...
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Page 30: Specifications
Human Exposure) standard 2014 for General Public Exposure. A minimum of 9 centimetres separation between the device and the user and all other persons should be maintained WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Zepiro could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment... -
Page 31: Product Dimensions
7.3 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 117.5mm 161mm D2O RG1 Product Manual - 27... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
• Check the D2O is clean and securely installed, that there are no obvious signs of damage or bending to the Antenna, and that the Antenna has a clean and secure attachment to the Antenna Base • If problems persist please contact your support representative for more detailed assistance 28 - D2O RG1 Product Manual... -
Page 33: Serial Terminal Troubleshooting
• Once a Chevron > is shown, type help into the Serial Terminal software to see a full list Require a list of all available CLI commands of available CLI commands D2O RG1 Product Manual - 29... - Page 34 NOTES 30 - D2O FL1 Product Manual...
- Page 35 D2O FL1 Product Manual - 31...
- Page 36 SUPPORT & CONTACT Technical advice and resources including manuals, user instructions and datasheets are all available from the zepiro.tech website. For direct product support please contact your local distributor or a Zepiro representative. zepiro zepiro.tech © Zepiro 2020 - 2021...