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USER MANUAL :
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CDS541 Cumulus Pulse
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Cumulus Pulse Logger User Manual Document Number: CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Logger User Manual Client: User Date: 28 February 2018 Issue: V2.0 Status: Draft Classification: Confidential S/W File Name CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Logger User Manual.docx...
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER AMENDMENT HISTORY Issue Date Amendment Details Amended By Amended By 28 Feb 2018 Compile document Alex Romanov Alex Romanov 25 Jul 2019 Updated modem technology specs Alex Romanov Alex Romanov 19 Jan 2021...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Table of Contents CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Logger CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Logger ....................4 1.1 Introduction ...................................... 4 1.2 Features ......................................4 1.3 Specifications ....................................5 1.4 Architecture ..............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and setup without the need for a complicated se setup without the need for a complicated server infrastructure. Setup and management software (CloudWorks) is anagement software (CloudWorks) is also supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data. There are no monthly charges for supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER  Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The Cumulus Pulse logger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum ogger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum...
  • Page 6: Architecture

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Architecture ECO Interface ECO Interface 3G GSM Bluetooth Bluetooth GPS Satellite Interface Interface Interface Receiver Non volatile Central Central Input / Output 2x Pulse Inputs 2x Pulse Inputs memory with echo output...
  • Page 7: Power Modes

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Power Modes The Cumulus Pulse Logger can operate in one of three power configurations. Logger can operate in one of three power configurations.  Mains powered - in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming...
  • Page 8: Connections

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Connections Connections are available on a series of terminal connectors labelled from 1 to 22. Connections are available on a series of terminal connectors labelled from 1 to 22. These connections are as follows: 1.
  • Page 9: External Power Supply / Solar System Connection External Power Supply / Solar System Connection

    1.8.2 The output on the CDS541 Logger can be used to switch a DC device of up to 500mA at a maximum of 50V. This output is an Logger can be used to switch a DC device of up to 500mA at a maximum of 50V. This output is an Logger can be used to switch a DC device of up to 500mA at a maximum of 50V.
  • Page 10: Using The Digital Input

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Using the Digital Input 1.8.3 The input of the Cumulus Pulse logger is designed to connect to a volt free mechanical or electronic switch. The logger has logger is designed to connect to a volt free mechanical or electronic switch. The logger has logger is designed to connect to a volt free mechanical or electronic switch.
  • Page 11: Using The Pulse Input With Echo Output Using The Pulse Input With Echo Output

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER To assist with the powering of loop devices, the To assist with the powering of loop devices, the Cumulus Pulse logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power generator.
  • Page 12: Using The Eco Interface

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface.
  • Page 13: Logger Setup

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER LOGGER SETUP As explained earlier, the CDS541 Cumulus Pulse Cumulus Pulse logger has an onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done locally. There are two different places in the software to activate the Bluetooth connection...
  • Page 14 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Activating this function will launch the Bluetooth Server which will search for the available remote devices in the immediate the Bluetooth Server which will search for the available remote devices in the immediate the Bluetooth Server which will search for the available remote devices in the immediate vicinity.
  • Page 15 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Incidentally, once the connection is established the B connection is established the Blue indicator LED on the logger will be permanently illuminated will be permanently illuminated denoting a connection. Bluetooth LED status...
  • Page 16: Setup Via Bluetooth Configure

    Setup via Bluetooth Configure Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration will automatically activate the correct configuration screen needed for each device type. This device will immediately be placed into Command Mode and the current setup screen needed for each device type.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER To switch between the Diagnostic Mode and Command Mode, simply press To switch between the Diagnostic Mode and Command Mode, simply press the 'Command/Connect' button. Switching 'Command/Connect' button. Switching from the Diagnostic Mode to Command Mode can take several seconds depending on what the...
  • Page 18 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Current Clock Current Date/Time on the Current Date/Time on the logger. This is automatically set by the server to be UTC time. . This is automatically set by the server to be UTC time.
  • Page 19 'Local IP' field in the 'General Details' box. All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name.
  • Page 20 Cloudworks loggers support the use of simcard pin codes. How this works is Cloudworks loggers support the use of simcard pin codes. How this works is - should a simcard have a pincode activated, it should a simcard have a pincode activated, it will request the pincode when the modem powers up and starts connecting to the network.
  • Page 21 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Also, if there are multiple meters attached it could contain multiple serial numbers separated by a comma for instance. Any Also, if there are multiple meters attached it could contain multiple serial numbers separated by a comma for instance. Any Also, if there are multiple meters attached it could contain multiple serial numbers separated by a comma for instance.
  • Page 22 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER This logger can operate in one of three power configurations. can operate in one of three power configurations. Mode Notes Mains In this mode the logger In this mode the logger will be continuously connected to the server...
  • Page 23 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Third last setting is the GPS power mode. In these options, the GPS can be powered on or turned off. For powered devices Third last setting is the GPS power mode. In these options, the GPS can be powered on or turned off. For powered devices Third last setting is the GPS power mode.
  • Page 24 Upgrading firmware on the logger can be done through the Bluetooth interface. Newer versions of the software for each type of device is embedded into the Cloudworks software so will not need an internet connection to collect the data. into the Cloudworks software so will not need an internet connection to collect the data.
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER Selecting 'Yes' will start the upgrade process. The diagnostic screen will display the progress of the upgrade. start the upgrade process. The diagnostic screen will display the progress of the upgrade.
  • Page 26: Setup Via Remote Configure

    Setup via Remote Configure Once the remote connection has been established, Cloudworks Once the remote connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically download the current setup data and will automatically download the current setup data and display it on the screen. This data can be refreshed at any time by pressing the 'Refresh' button in the top menu.
  • Page 27 The logger will then send an SMS to that number. The message sh The logger will then send an SMS to that number. The message should read, 'Hello from Cumulus Pulse Logger CDS541 ould read, 'Hello from Cumulus Pulse Logger CDS541 - Device Code xxxxxxxxxx'.
  • Page 28: Setup Via Offline Script Configure Setup Via Offline Script Configure

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER 2.3 Setup via Offline Script Configure Setup via Offline Script Configure Once activated, the correct blank Scripting Editor screen will be displayed, ready for the capture of the settings th Once activated, the correct blank Scripting Editor screen will be displayed, ready for the capture of the settings th Once activated, the correct blank Scripting Editor screen will be displayed, ready for the capture of the settings that need to be altered.
  • Page 29 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS541 CUMULUS PULSE LOGGER On the right of the screen is a table of the On the right of the screen is a table of the current script that appears in the database with the status of each command current script that appears in the database with the status of each command tabled.

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