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Only use batteries and power supplies provided or recommended by 8 Accessories Sigicom, see chapter • Do not use C22 batteries in other products than applicable Sigicom products. • A power source connected to the C22 must not be able to supply more than 20V and 3A.
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Directive (WEEE directive) 2012/19/EU, category 9: monitoring and control instruments: • Scrapped equipment should be sent back to the manufacturer of the equipment (Sigicom AB) for proper handling according to the WEEE directive. • Sigicom uses a certified local partner for recycling of scrapped equipment.
Table of Contents Introduction ..................7 1.1. INFRA System ................7 1.2. INFRA Point Vibration System ..........7 1.3. INFRA Point Enclosure ............8 1.3.1. Data logger ................8 1.3.2. Sensor ................... 8 1.4. Unpacking and Parts Identification ........... 9 Product Description ................
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6.4. Time Synchronization through Internet ........45 6.5. Daylight Saving Time ............. 46 Technical Specifications ..............47 7.1. General INFRA Point System ..........47 7.2. Data logger ................48 7.3. Sensors ..................48 Accessories ..................49 8.1. External Antennas ..............50 Maintenance and Calibration ............
At scheduled communication. 1.2. INFRA Point Vibration System The INFRA Point unit is a data logger with one vibration sensor attached by cable. The sensor can either be a single-axis type measuring in vertical direction, or a triaxial type. The triaxial sensor is measuring in three directions: vertical, longitudinal and transverse.
Data logger 1.3.1. INFRA Point data logger is built in a Peli™ case, which is extremely robust and tough, and has a Gore-Tex membrane, pressure-equalizing vent to keep the inside dry. This vent is waterproof even if the case is completely submerged.
See chapter 5 for more information about this. Batteries 2.1.3. The power supply of the INFRA Point data logger has two Li-Ion batteries and uses the battery with the highest voltage. The switch-over between the batteries is automatic. If the unit is firmly mounted, the batteries can be replaced one at the time...
2.1.6. The data logger has a Mini-USB connector, mainly used for maintenance. INFRA Point is never powered through the USB interface. Do never monitor vibrations with the USB connected. The Mini-USB connector is located at the center on the bottom side of the data logger, see Figure 1.
Figure 2 on page 15 shows where the SIM card is positioned. Note! The PIN-code lock of the removable mini-SIM card must be deactivated before use in INFRA Point. Contact your network provider for pin-code lock deactivation. When inserted, make sure that the SIM card is correctly positioned. Push the card gently until it is fixed in place.
Memory Card 2.1.8. The INFRA Point data logger uses a microSD memory card. It is used to store recorded data, system logs and various status files to be communicated to INFRA Net. No configuration data is saved on the memory card. Figure 2 on page 15 shows where the memory card is positioned.
2.2. Sensors The INFRA Point system can either be equipped with a vertical or a triaxial sensor. The triaxial sensor is measuring in three directions: vertical, longitudinal and transverse. Figure 5 Triaxial sensor Figure 6 Vertical sensor The sensors have no batteries inside. Only calibration parameters are stored in the sensors’...
Appendix F. Interval Measurements 3.2.2. INFRA Point processes the vibration signal through the filters and detectors of the selected measurement standard. The interval value is the maximum value of the processed signal within a selected interval time. When the interval end time is reached, the maximum value is saved, and a new interval is started.
GPS Receiver 3.4.2. The INFRA Point data logger is equipped with a GPS (GNSS) receiver to locate the position of the unit and is activated after the start of monitoring. The position data will be communicated to INFRA Net. For further information see section 6.2.
Flight Mode 4.1.2. The INFRA Point data logger can be set to run in flight mode where INFRA Net (and other) communication is inhibited, see section 5.8.2 for details. Configuration Menu 4.1.3.
Sensor 4.2.2. Make sure that the INFRA Point sensor is firmly attached and aligned (plumb and level). For correct measuring results, the mounting angle of the instrument must not exceed 5º relative to the horizontal plane. Refer to Sigicom product catalog for more information on mounting solutions.
See section 5.8.7. Note! An error event may initiate communication to INFRA Net, and a subsequent message being sent. If last known monitoring mode was ON, the INFRA Point data logger will automatically restart monitoring after instrument start-up. 5.2. Start Monitoring...
During INFRA Net communication, all data files on the memory card are transmitted to the INFRA Net server and automatically removed from the memory card. If there are communication problems, the INFRA Point data logger will continue to attempt to communicate with incrementally increasing time intervals between communication attempts.
Legal info. 5.5. Power Off The INFRA Point data logger will automatically power off after a period of no activity, referred to as time-out. If an activity has taken place, e.g. a key is pressed, the time-out will be prolonged.
( ) to change a value. Finish with the key. Note! The INFRA Point data logger will reboot after the clock is changed. Clock format 5.8.4. Time can be displayed in either 12- or 24-hour format, which is configured by this selection.
Flight mode (see section 5.8.2), to set USB mode. Connect a USB cable between your PC and the USB connector on the INFRA Point data logger, see section 2.1.60. Press The microSD memory should now appear as a removable the file system of the PC.
5.8.6. This section describes how to upgrade to latest FW version when the INFRA Point data logger is in the office. To upgrade a data logger which is monitoring out in the field (so called Remote firmware upgrade), see section 5.10.1.
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An alternative way to upgrade FW to the latest version, without connecting any USB-cable, is to: Set INFRA Point communication mode to Normal mode, see section 5.8.2. Stop monitoring. On the main screen, wait for the communication to finish, indicated by “idle” displayed below the communication symbol.
. or If the passcode is active at display start-up, and the passcode is entered incorrectly (or not entered at all), the INFRA Point GUI will be opened in a ‘view-only’ mode. All settings and actions (including monitoring start) are prohibited.
INFRA Point shall be monitoring. The data logger does not communicate automatically when monitoring is off. When communicating to INFRA Net, INFRA Point sends its status and parameter settings. On the Hardware page in INFRA Net, the operator can view all status and settings, and request changes of configurable parameters.
Remote Firmware Upgrade 5.10.1. It is possible to upgrade FW also on an INFRA Point data logger which is “at work”, monitoring vibrations. This is done by selecting (in INFRA Net – Hardware tab) Special commands → Remote Firmware Upgrade followed by Manage changes →...
(whole) second. This makes it possible to use two or more INFRA Point data loggers to measure the ground wave, for example caused by railway traffic. It is here recommended that the sensors (VS10 or VS12) are placed with a distance of at least 50 meters between them, and that their Trigger level is so low that they each trigger a transient.
(STD) is configured with the time zone mentioned above. INFRA Point does not need to turn monitoring off during the transition. All data from INFRA Point is time stamped with UTC time. Daylight Saving Time only affects the presentation of time.
7. Technical Specifications 7.1. General INFRA Point System Power The following applies in monitoring mode, with consumption: display off and no communication: Vertical sensor: < 15 mW. Triaxial sensor: < 20 mW. Run-time: Depending on ambient temperature, quantity of transient recordings and scheduled INFRA Net communications etc.:...
8. Accessories • INFRA Point cable - 2m, part number 080-01002-0 • INFRA Point cable - 5m, part number 080-01005-0 • INFRA Point cable - 15m, part number 080-01015-0 • Spare Li-Ion battery B100, part number 080-01621-0 • Battery charger Li-Ion B50/B100, part number 080-01628-0 •...
VSWR better than 2:1 within the used frequency range. Recommended antennas: • INFRA Mini/Point GSM/GPRS half wave antenna, part number 080-01252-0 (delivered with INFRA Point). • Cellular external antenna, part number 080-01250-1, with 3m (10ft) connection cable. Cellular antenna extension cables: •...
Firmware update is done remotely via INFRA Net. • To keep the INFRA Point data logger dry and protect the electronics from corrosion, check/replace the desiccant bag in its compartment regularly. It is recommended to check once per year and change every two years.
Service messages are sent when the SOC level falls below the BAT LOW or BAT CRITICAL levels. For replacement of the backup battery, send the instrument to Sigicom. SOC = State-Of-Charge (a combined state of charge of the two batteries).
For more information about shipping and travelling with Li-Ion batteries, please see Sigicom support page. http://support.sigicom.com/infra Transport of INFRA Point system with batteries installed: • Before air transport, set the data logger in “Flight mode”, and then select “Power off” via “Settings and actions” in the graphical user interface.
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