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HailSens IoT
User Manual
08-2022 – 01-00-000

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  • Page 1 HailSens IoT User Manual 08-2022 – 01-00-000...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions Specific Safety Instructions Introduction Part I Installation Part II HailSens IoT: Mechanical Dimensions ......................9 Pole Mounting ................................. 9 Selecting a suitable installation site ......................10 Electrical Bonding (Earth) ..........................10 External Cable Connection ..........................10 2.5.1 Connecting the Ethernet cable ....................... 11 For Wireless Data Communication: Insert SIM Card ................
  • Page 3: I Disclaimer

    Disclaimer The software programs described in this document HyQuest Solutions makes no warranty of any kind and the information contained in this document are with regard to this material including, but not confidential and proprietary products of HyQuest limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability Solutions or its licensors.
  • Page 4: Glossary + Abbreviations

    International System of Units Universal serial Bus, industry standard defining cables, connectors and communication protocols for serial data transmission between computers and devices Volts of Direct Current SI unit symbol of the “watt”, a unit of power © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 5: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of Delivery § Hail Sensor IoT pre-mounted unit § Power connection cable M12 4-pin § Pole mounting bracket § FAT document © 2022 HyQuest Solutions © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Before starting to work, you have to check the functioning and integrity of the system. § Check for visible defects on the HailSens IoT, this may or may not include any or all of the following mounting facilities, connectors and connections, mechanical parts, internal or external communication devices, power supplies or power supply lines, etc.
  • Page 7: Specific Safety Instructions

    Specific Safety Instructions § As an electrically powered system, HailSens IoT requires to be grounded. This is required to provide a reliable means to safely conduct the voltages imposed by lighting, line surges, or un-intentional contact with high voltage lines or equipment to ground.
  • Page 8: Part I Introduction

    The present document is the User’s Manual for HailSens IoT. HailSens IoT is the perfect choice if you wish to sample individual hail events either for study purposes or to determine the damage potential of a hail event. HailSens IoT is a modern IT-based monitoring device with local data storage and advanced communication facilities.
  • Page 9: Part Ii Installation

    Figure 2 – Dimensions in mm Pole Mounting HailSens IoT is delivered with a pole mount bracket and bolts and washers. Figure 3 – HailSens IoT Pole Mount Bracket with Bolts and Washers The pole mount bracket is designed for poles of a diameter between 1.5” and 4”.
  • Page 10: Selecting A Suitable Installation Site

    Figure 5 – Electrical Bonding (Earth): position of the Earth Stud on the Electronic Box External Cable Connection Connectors are provided to connect external cables. § M12 4-pin: power supply § SMA: antenna § Cat6 plug: Ethernet cable connection © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Ethernet Cable

    Connecting the Ethernet cable HailSens IoT is equipped with a specific RJ45 connector. To ensure waterproof protection, the outer RJ45 connector must be sealed with the supplied cap or a connected cable with a waterproof cable gland. Two caps are delivered: The round closing cap is used as along as no cable is fitted.
  • Page 12: For Wireless Data Communication: Insert Sim Card

    A SIM card must be inserted into the SIM Card Slot of the integrated data logger/data modem unit. Unscrew the lid (4 screws) and remove it. Insert the SIM. Make sure data services are activated for the SIM Card. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 13: Part Iii Configuration

    Configuration Configuration The HailSens IoT can be user-configured. Start the browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.2.2 The configuration dialogue opens in your browser. Figure 8 – HailSens IoT Configuration Dialogue The Network settings only apply to the Ethernet port and do not affect the USB-based network connection.
  • Page 14 Static Network Interface Mode Check if cable-bound, uncheck for mobile comms Table 1 – HailSens IoT Configuration: Settings List The network-mode (mobile or Ethernet) can by switched by checking the according box “Static net-work interface active” in the “Static Comms” section.
  • Page 15: Lte-M Wireless Data Transmission (Mobile Comms)

    To use the integrated LTE-M modem for data transmission, a data SIM must be installed. Initial settings must be made in order to use the HailSens IoT with the data SIM card installed. Use a SIM card that is either exclusively for data communication or where data communication tariffs have been activated. Phone calls using data communication require an exclusive app.
  • Page 16: Part Iv Operation

    Blue Table 1 – PIN-Out M12 4-Pin Power Connector RESTful API/JSON The HailSens IoT is programmed to transmit datagrams in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) containers to a RESTful API server. JSON is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. §...
  • Page 17: Part V Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance The entire design of the HailSens IoT has been with an eye on limiting maintenance efforts. § The transducer plate is tilted by 10°. This ensures that rain washes debris from the plate. § The powder-coated sensor body is weather resistant.
  • Page 18: Part Vi Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In case the sensor does not work as expected, please contact the distributor or the manufacturer. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 19: Part Vii Repair

    In rare cases, a product may not be delivered in accordance with your order. In such cases HyQuest Solutions’ return and repair policy applies. For you as a customer, this means the following: 1. Contact HyQuest Solutions using the Repair Request Form made available online: https://www.hyquestsolutions.com.au/fileadmin/Form/RepairRequestForm.pdf...
  • Page 20: Part Viii Technical Data

    Transducer plate (round): Ø 500 mm (19.685“) Dimensions § Mounting: 2” to 4” pole on a heavy concrete ground plate: (500 x 500 x 50) mm (L x B x Height: 300 mm Weight 6 kg net © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 21: Part Ix Obligations Of The Operator And Disposal

    At the end of its service life, the lithium-ion battery must be disposed of according to legal provisions. EU WEEE Directive As players in the environmental market, KISTERS AG and HyQuest Solutions are committed to supporting efforts to avoid and recycle waste. Please consider: §...
  • Page 22 Contact Data Europe | HyQuest Solutions (KISTERS AG) +49 2408 9385 0 info@hyquestsolutions.eu www.hyquestsolutions.eu Australia | HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd +612 9601 2022 sales@hyquestsolutions.com.au www.hyquestsolutions.com.au New Zealand | HyQuest Solutions NZ Ltd +64 7 857 0810 sales@hyquestsolutions.co.nz www.hyquestsolutions.com.au Latin America...
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