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  • Page 1 B24 Telemetry User Manual Bluetooth Telemetry System...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction / Overview .............................4 Advertising Operation ....................................4 Connected Operation ....................................5 Navigating This Manual .............................6 Product Quick Locator ..............................6 B24 Telemetry Basic Principles ..........................7 Transmission Range ....................................7 Sensitivity Range ......................................7 Data rate ......................................... 7 Resolution ........................................7 Transmitter Module Modes of Operation ............................
  • Page 3 Power ......................................68 Sensor ......................................68 Enclosure & Mounting ..................................69 B24-SSBX-A ....................................... 69 B24-SSBC-A ....................................... 69 Antennas ......................................... 69 B24-SSBX-A, B24-SSBC-A ................................69 Specification ......................................70 Power Supply Modules............................71 T24-BC1 ........................................71 Overview ......................................... 71 Physical Connections ..................................71 Specification ......................................
  • Page 4 IC Labeling Instructions ................................87 IC Product Manual Instructions ..............................88 Appendix G - Worldwide Regional Approvals ..........................89 Important Note ....................................89 Appendix H - Declaration of Conformity ............................90 Appendix I - Warranty .................................... 91 Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction / Overview

    This mode of operation is useful in ‘many to many’ and ‘one to many’ use cases. This mode is used by the free apps to display live data on their dashboards where one or many B24 modules can supply live data to one or more Android or iOS tablets and phones.

  • Page 6: Connected Operation

    Connected Operation The connected operational mode enables Bluetooth Low Energy devices to connect directly to the B24 module. A single mobile device can be connected to multiple B24 transmitter modules simultaneously. This mode has a dual purpose as it may be used monitor data and configure the device. When it is used for the delivery of data the application can register to receive notification updates when the status and engineering unit value changes.

  • Page 7: Navigating This Manual

    Hyperlinks are coloured green and are underlined. Product Quick Locator This section allows you to locate your product quickly to navigate to the correct section of the manual. Strain Input B24-SSBX-A B24-SSBC-A T24-BC1 Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 8: B24 Telemetry Basic Principles

    B24 telemetry systems. Transmission Range The flexibility of the B24 range is that the user may utilise their mobile phone rather than using a specific handheld receiver or base station. This flexibility does mean that Applied Measurements has no control over the quality of the receiver.

  • Page 9: B24 Toolkit App

    Sources to represent values in different formats. When in run mode the App uses the data from the B24 module to populate the dashboard Tiles in real time. The App will also support one to one connections with the B24 modules to enable configuration and calibration.

  • Page 10: Splash Screen

    Splash Screen On launching the app the splash screen will be displayed. This displays the app version number at the bottom of the screen. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 11: Project List

    Add Project – adds a new project to the list. See New Project page u / J Menu – opens the options for each project to allow editing, export and deletion of the project. See Project List Edit page. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 12: Project List Edit

    Import Project page. There are more options with an Apple device as you can save to local or cloud storage. Delete This will delete the project from the app. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 13: Main Menu

    This opens the Find Transmitters page and will list all detected transmitters. Use the menu to the right of the required transmitter and select Configure to select that transmitter for configuration. See Configure Transmitter page. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 14: Import Project

    In iOS you can either paste the data or click Choose from file to navigate to cloud or on-phone storage to select a file created by a previous export. Also see Project List Edit for exporting projects. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 15: New Project

    New Project Android The settings and actions on this page are identical to those on the Edit Project page. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 16: Edit Project

    The View PIN defaults to 0000. Timeout Select from the list the number of seconds that can elapse without receiving data from a transmitter before it is flagged as Out of Range. See Error Bar. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 17 This should be at least 3 X the transmit interval of the transmitters. Linked Transmitters This shows the total number of transmitters linked to this project. Tap to configure the linked transmitters. Linked Transmitters. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 18: Linked Transmitters

    Controls and Actions: < This will take you back to the Edit Project page. Back u / J Transmitter menu – The menu allows you to edit, configure or delete this transmitter. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 19 You will not be able to delete a transmitter if it is referenced in the expression of any tiles on the dashboard. Add a new transmitter to the list. This opens the Add Transmitter page. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 20: Add Transmitter

    Accept the currently entered data and return to the Linked Transmitters page. Data Tag The Data Tag of the transmitter. Description Your description for this transmitter. This name will be used in the expression builder. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 21: Find Transmitters

    If you are searching for transmitters to add to a project simply tap on the transmitter item to select it. Controls and Actions: y \ <Back Back to the Main Menu Add Transmitter page. u / J Transmitter menu – The menu allows you to configure the selected transmitter. Android Configure Transmitter. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 22: Edit Transmitter

    This page is where you can edit the description of a linked transmitter. Note that you cannot change the Data Tag. Controls and Actions: \ <Back Back to Linked Transmitters page. \ Save Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 23 Description Allows you to the description for this transmitter. The description is used to recognise the transmitter when referencing it in the tile expressions. This description is only relevant to this particular project. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 24: Project Dashboard Blank

    \ <Projects This will take you back to the Project List page. u / J Opens the dashboard menu where you can add a new tile. Android See the Add Tile page. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 25: Dashboard Add Tile

    Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 26 – This tile graphically represents a filling tank. You can specify the minimum and maximum values and two value points giving the ability to display three different tank fill colours depending on the value. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 27 Y axis or let the chart auto scale. The trace colour can also be defined. Tap the required tile to open the properties page. After configuring the Tile you will be returned to the dashboard. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 28: Project Dashboard Populated Example

    Error Bar Controls and Actions: < This will take you back to the Project List page. u / J Opens the dashboard menu where you can add a new tile or enter edit mode. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 29 Android See the Add Tile page. See Edit Mode page. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 30: Project Dashboard Edit Mode

    – saves the changes and goes back to View Mode. This will open the edit page for the tile. Metric Tile, Indicator Tile, Gauge Tile, Tank Tile, Chart Tile. This will allow you to delete the tile. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 31 To re-arrange the tiles, simply press and hold on a tile for a second or two then drag it over, and drop it onto, the tile you would like to change positions with. In iOS you can see the tiles change places as you drag them around. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 32: Metric Tile

    Tap in this area to open the Expression Editor. Note that although you can see the text representation of the expression it must be edited in the Expression Editor. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 33 Tile Only – Zero the current tile display only. Reset Min/Max – If the tile action is to capture minimum or maximum then this option will reset the captured value back to the current value. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 34: Indicator Tile

    This is where you define the value that is displayed in the tile. You can include references to any of the transmitters defined in the Linked Transmitters list along with various math functions. Tap in this area to open the Expression Editor. Note Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 35 When the expression value is greater or equal to the second threshold the third colour will be used. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 36: Gauge Tile

    Tap in this area to open the Expression Editor. Note that although you can see the text representation of the expression it must be edited in the Expression Editor. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 37 When the expression value is greater or equal to the second threshold the third colour will be used. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 38: Tank Tile

    Tap in this area to open the Expression Editor. Note that although you can see the text representation of the expression it must be edited in the Expression Editor. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 39 When the expression value is greater or equal to the second threshold the third colour will be used. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 40: Chart Tile

    Set the title to appear at the top of the tile. Each tile must have a name. Expression This is where you define the value that is displayed in the tile. You can include references to any of the transmitters defined in the Linked Transmitters list along Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 41 You can enter from between 10 and 10,000 points. Update Interval Select how often to add a new data point to the chart. Trace Colour Select a colour to use to plot the chart data. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 42: Expression Editor

    To add a reference to a Transmitter tap the Transmitter button and you will see a list of Transmitters that have been assigned to the Project. In this case there is just one transmitter named Crane 1. Just tap on the transmitter name to add it to the expression. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 43 If you wanted to view the Square Root of the transmitter value you can add a square root function. Select the required cell, in this case the Crane 1, and tap the Function button. Android Scroll down to find the required function and tap to select. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 44 Crane 1 cell as shown above. Then when you tap the * followed by the 2 button the expression will be built like this. Had you wanted the *2 to be applied after the square root function the sqr( cell should have been selected. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 45 Then when you tap the * followed by the 2 button the expression will be built like this. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 46 If there is an existing function or set of brackets when you first open the Expression Editor and you want to add something after it, just highlight the function name or the leftmost bracket first. Then when you type the characters will be added after the rightmost bracket. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 47: Functions, Constants And Operators For Use In Expressions

    Enter the numeric digits 0-9 into the expression. … Add a decimal point to a numeric value. Toggle the sign of the selected cell or value between negative and positive. Addition operator. Subtraction operator. Multiplication operator. Division operator. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 48 Go back to the Tile Edit page. You will be asked if you want to discard any Back unsaved changes. Clear everything in the expression editor. p / Save Save and finish editing the expression and return to the Tile Edit page. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 49: Unit Conversions

    Length meters angstrom Å astronomical unit centimeters chains gunters fathoms feet furlongs inches kilometers league leagues league light years lines microns µ miles nautical mi n miles millimeters mils nanometers parsec yards Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 50 Pressure atmosphere techn atmosphere phys dyne/cm² dyncm² foot of water (39°F) ftH2O inch of water (39°F) inH2O gigapascal hectopascal kg force / cm² kgfcm² Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 51 Torque newton meter meter kilogram m kg foot pound ft lbf foot poundal ft pdl inch pound in lbf Arbitrary counts counts Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 52: Error Bar

    The app has not received any data from the transmitter for longer than the timeout period. Shunt Cal Active The module is in shunt calibration mode which will affect its transmitted value. (The app cannot force a module into this mode) Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 53: Icon List

    Icon List Tap on an icon from the scrollable list to assign to the project. Select the icon to have no icon associated with the project. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 54: Configure Transmitter

    Enter the 4 digit configuration PIN that has been set in the transmitter. The connection will fail if the wrong configuration PIN is supplied. / Go Tap to attempt to connect to the transmitter. While the connection is being established messages will be displayed. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 55 If the connection is successful then you will be able to see the three configuration tabs. Configuration – Identification Configuration – Measurement Configuration – Calibration Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 56: Configuration Identification

    You may want to change this if you are replacing an existing module for example. Configuration PIN This PIN will be required to configure this module. View PIN This PIN will be required to view the transmitted data from this module. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 57 Identification | This is simply a menu/navigation mechanism to switch between the three pages Measurement | that are available when configuring a Source. Calibration Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 58: Configuration Measurement

    Options are: 14.25 bits (Max battery life), 15.25 bits (75% Battery Life), 16 bits (50% Battery Life), 16.5 bits (37% Battery Life) and 16.75 bits (30% Battery Life) Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 59 Tapping this will set the System Zero value so that the transmitted value will show zero with the currently applied input. Identification | This is simply a menu/navigation mechanism to switch between the three pages Measurement | that are available when configuring a Source. Calibration Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 60: Calibration Locked

    When tapping on the Calibration navigation from the previous page you will be presented with this screen if the Calibration PIN is set to anything other than the default 0000. You need to enter the correct Calibration PIN to be granted access to the calibration pages. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 61: Configuration Calibration Auto Calibration

    Calibration can be performed by Auto Calibration, where known weights are applied to the input, or by Table Calibration where known mV/V values are entered along with known weights (often found on the sensor calibration certificate). This page will describe the Auto Calibration technique. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 62 Note that even in connected mode the measurements are still only being taken at the Data Rate so time needs to be given between applying inputs and tapping the Calibrate button to allow the change in input to be reflected in the measurements. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 63 If the module has already been calibrated you will see a Reset Calibration button on the screen which will revert the module to factory mV/V calibration. Android Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 64: Configuration Calibration Table Cal

    Calibration can be performed by Auto Calibration, where known weights are applied to the input, or by Table Calibration where known mV/V values are entered along with known weights (often found on the sensor calibration certificate). This page will describe the Table Calibration technique. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...
  • Page 65 Source. Calibration If the module has already been calibrated you will see a Reset Calibration button on the screen which will revert the module to factory mV/V calibration. Android Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 66: Transmitter Modules

    Transmitter Modules B24 Transmitters are the modules that connect to a sensor or have an input signal applied and periodically transmit messages containing the value read from the sensor or input. B24-SSBX-A, B24-SSBC-A Overview The B24 product range currently consists of a housed and OEM version strain bridge input transmitter module.

  • Page 67: Connections

    Sensor The resistance of the strain gauge can be between 85 and 5000 ohms. The B24-SSBX can support up to four 350 ohm strain gauges bridges attached in parallel (At the expense of reduced battery life). The cable lengths between the B24-SSB and the gauges should be kept below 0.5 meters and generally as short as possible.

  • Page 68: Digital Connections

    Reset Communications Shorting the two PTH holes during power up restores the communication characteristics as follows. Name DataTag Last four hex digits of ID Calibration PIN 0000 Data Rate 1 Second Fast Mode Disabled Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 69: B24-Ssbc-A

    B24-SSBC-A The B24-SSBC-A is the housed version of the B24 bridge acquisition module. Power The enclosure is designed to accept two AA batteries. Maximum voltage 1.8 V per cell. For battery information please refer to Appendix D – Battery Selection...

  • Page 70: Enclosure & Mounting

    This module is fitted inside our medium enclosure. Please see Appendix A – Enclosures & Mounting – ‘C’ Style more information. Antennas B24-SSBX-A, B24-SSBC-A This module uses an integrated chip antenna. See Appendix B – Antennas Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 71: Specification

    Power Supply ripple mV ac pk-pk Peak Current (1K Bridge) Battery Life Generating Results at 1Hz with Usage Battery Life 1000 Ohm Load Cell Pair AA cells (3000 mAh) Constantly on 10 months Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 72: Power Supply Modules

    150 * Quiescent Current μA * 07/02 gauge wire attached to maximum load i.e. B24 module with four 350 ohm strain gauges Note LED will only be lit when an input voltage is applied Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 73: Appendices

    DO NOT USE #2 screw size. Note that the mounting hole is connected directly to the Battery ground of the transmitter module. The connection header is a 2.0 mm pitch and a diameter of 1.0 mm. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 74: Antenna Position

    Antenna Position The B24 product range uses an integral chip antenna. There should be no metallic (or RF conducting) material within 15 mm of the antenna. The use of metallic objects (including wires and enclosures) close to the area surrounding the antenna will degrade the transmission range.

  • Page 75: C' Type

    In addition mountings can be made through the back of the case however a seal or gasket must be used to maintain environmental protection. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 76: Antenna Position

    The cable diameter can range from 3.0 mm to 6.5 mm. Cables of a smaller diameter may be used if sleeved to increase their diameter. When mounting the enclosure outside the cables should be dressed to provide a drip loop. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 77: Appendix B - Antennas

    When planning installations ensure that line-of–sight between nodes is maintained and that objects or structures are kept at least one metre away from antennae wherever possible. Improvement will also be obtained by altering the height above ground of the B24 transmitter; a small increase in antenna elevation will often improve reception.

  • Page 78: Internal Chip Antenna (Oem Modules)

    Radio modules fitted inside a product should be oriented so that the chip antenna will be vertical when the product is in its normal operating position. There must be no metal objects within 15 mm radius of the antenna edges. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 79: Antenna Range

    Apple products achieved the best range. Mobile phones less than two years old exhibit a range of between 50 and 90 metres line of sight. Table 1 gives the maximum range in an open field site between a B24 transmitter module and specific mobile phones.

  • Page 80: Appendix C - Radio Specification

    The module with embedded stack and profile has been qualified in accordance with SIG qualification rules: • Declaration ID: D028766 • Qualified design ID: 71984 • Product type: End Product • Core spec version: 4.1 • Product description: Bluetooth Smart v4.1 module Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 81: Appendix D - Battery Selection

    This may have the unexpected effect of resetting a module. In the case of a B24 module that is connected via Bluetooth then this connection may be dropped.

  • Page 82: Optimising Battery Life

    Optimising battery life Battery life can be optimised by considering the following: Transmission interval.  Required Measurement resolution (Sample time).  Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 83: Battery Types

    Select a cell with low internal resistance. Example: Saft LS17500 (A), Saft LSH20 (D) Recommend B24-BC1 module as these cells usually have a high internal resistance. Lithium Ion and Lithium These generally start at 3.7 V and exceed the maximum allowable voltage. These are...

  • Page 84: Battery Life Guide

    10 days Sleep >10 years NOTE: Using Varta CR2032 cell with a 1000 ohm load cell at 14.25 bits with a transmission rate of 3 per second we can achieve 8 days operation. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 85: Appendix E - Approval Statements

    This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU . Manufactured in the UK by: Mantracourt Electronics Ltd, The Drive, Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB, UK Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 86: Ce Certification For Spbtle-Rf Module

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Manufactured in the UK by: Mantracourt Electronics Ltd, The Drive, Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB, UK FCC Modular approval FCC ID: S9NSPBTLERF In accordance with FCC part 15, the SPBTLE-RF is listed as a modular transmitter device.

  • Page 87: Ic Modular Approval

    FCC Labeling Instructions When integrating the B24 OEM module into the final product, the OEM must ensure that the FCC labelling requirements are satisfied. A statement must be included on the exterior of the final product which indicates the...

  • Page 88: Fcc Product Manual Instructions

    FCC Product Manual Instructions This section applies to OEM final products containing the B24 module, subject to FCC compliance. The final product manual must contain the following statement (or a similar statement that conveys the same meaning): Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 89: Ic Product Manual Instructions

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

  • Page 90: Appendix G - Worldwide Regional Approvals

    Measurements customers assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for each country in their distribution market. For more information relating to European compliance of an OEM product incorporating the B24 range of modules, contact Applied Measurements, or refer to the following web site: https://www.cept.org/ecc...

  • Page 91: Appendix H - Declaration Of Conformity

    The Drive, Farrington, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB Country: United Kingdom Declare under our sole responsibility that the B24 Telemetry Product Range is in conformity with the following relevant Union harmonisation legislation: Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU...

  • Page 92: Appendix I - Warranty

    (1) year from the date of dispatch. If the 'Mantracourt' product you purchase appears to have a defect in material or workmanship or fails during normal use within the period, please contact your Distributor, who will assist you in resolving the problem.
  • Page 93 Applies To: B24 Product Range Part Number: 517-943 Issue Number: 01.06 Dated: July 2020 In the interests of continued product development, Mantracourt Electronics Limited reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior notice. Applied Measurements Limited B24 Telemetry User Manual...

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