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USER MANUAL :
MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER CDS543 Nimbus Nimbus Pulse Logger User Manual Document Number: CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger User Manual Client: User Date: 1 December 2020 Issue: V1.0 Status: Draft Classification: Confidential S/W File Name CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger User Manual.docx Copyright Cape Digital Solutions.
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER AMENDMENT HISTORY Issue Date Amendment Details Amended By Amended By 1 9 January 2021 Compile document Alex Romanov Alex Romanov DOCUMENT NAME NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE PAGE...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.2 CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Remote Configure CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Remote Configure ............24 2.3 CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Offline Script Configure CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Offline Script Configure ..............26...
  • 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 : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER  ECO interface for connecting to GWF meters. ECO interface for connecting to GWF meters..  Large onboard non-volatile memory volatile memory - This logger can record in excess of 14400 datalog records records (application dependent).
  • Page 6: Architecture

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER Architecture 3G GSM Bluetooth Bluetooth Interface Interface Interface Non volatile Central Central Input 2 x Pulse 2 x Pulse memory Processor Processor Interface Inputs Inputs ECO Interface ECO Interface Power Power...
  • Page 7: Led And Button Functions

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER LED and button functions On the front of the logger, there are 2 LED's and a touch sensitive 'SELECT' button. 's and a touch sensitive 'SELECT' button. Internally on the reverse side of the lid Internally on the reverse side of the lid is the Bluetooth reset button.
  • Page 8: Connections

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER In order to reset the Bluetooth interface, with the housing open, with the housing open, please follow the below procedure. please follow the below procedure.  Remove all power from the logger - - remember to remove the batteries if external power is present.
  • Page 9: Using The Pulse Inputs

    1.8 External Power Supply / Solar System External Power Supply / Solar System Connection The CDS543 Nimbus Pulse logger can be powered entirely from an external 12V (8 logger can be powered entirely from an external 12V (8-15V) 2A power supply or solar p power supply or solar power source.
  • Page 10: Using The Eco Interface

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER Example configuration of water meter with Example configuration of water meter with electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground electronic interface. Please note the polarity of the interface. Ground connection to pin connection to pin 4 (or 6 for Input 2).
  • Page 11: Sim Card And Battery Installation

    MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER 1.11 Sim card and battery installation installation The CDS543 Nimbus logger uses a MicroSIM and is installed as follows. oSIM and is installed as follows. Slide the cover plate backwards to unlock. Slide the cover plate backwards to unlock.
  • Page 12: Installation Considerations

    Battery Installation 1.12 Installation considerations Installation considerations The CDS543 Nimbus Pulse logger is environmentally rated to IP68 logger is environmentally rated to IP68 - max1.2m. In order to achieve this, it is max1.2m. In order to achieve this, it is critical that any cables entering the logger are properly sealed by the IP68 gland.
  • Page 13: Logger Setup

    2.1 Setup via Bluetooth Configure Setup via Bluetooth Configure The CDS543 Nimbus Pulse logger has an onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done locally.
  • Page 14 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER The second option is on the Zone screen by pressing pressing the 'Device Setup' button. Activating this function will launch the Bluetooth Server which will search for the available remote devices in the immediate...
  • Page 15 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 16 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS 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 17 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER Local IP Local IP address assigned by the GSM netwo Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static rk. This data is important when using a static IP system to ensure that the correct IP has been assigned to the IP system to ensure that the correct IP has been assigned to the logger.
  • Page 18 '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 connect, All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and connect, All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name.
  • Page 19 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 connectin will request the pincode when the modem powers up and starts connecting to the network.
  • Page 20 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER The 'Engineering' box contains parameters involved with the setup of onboard functions of the logger. The are several 'Engineering' box contains parameters involved with the setup of onboard functions of the logger. The are several 'Engineering' box contains parameters involved with the setup of onboard functions of the logger.
  • Page 21 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. type of device is embedded into the Cloudworks software so will not need an internet connection to collect the data.
  • Page 22 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER Before continuing, the following prompt will flash on the screen. Before continuing, the following prompt will flash on the screen. Please do not at any stage interrupt the process while the firmware is downloading as...
  • Page 23 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER If the upgrade process fails to start, try the following recovery. ils to start, try the following recovery. 1. Connect with the Bluetooth interface and switch the logger to Mains Mode (if battery logger).
  • Page 24: Cds543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup Via Remote Configure Cds543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup Via Remote Configure

    CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Remote Configure Once the remote connection has been established, Cl Once the remote connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically download the current setup data and oudworks will automatically download the current setup data and display it on the screen.
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER cause the connection to re-establish. Bear in mind, if these parameters have changed, the logger may re establish. Bear in mind, if these parameters have changed, the logger may re establish. Bear in mind, if these parameters have changed, the logger may re-connect to a completely different server so will go offline here preventing you from making any further changes.
  • Page 26: Cds543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup Via Offline Script Configure Cds543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup Via Offline Script Configure

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER 2.3 CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Offline Script Configure CDS543 Nimbus Pulse Logger Setup via Offline Script Configure Once activated, the correct blank Scripting Editor screen will be displayed, ready for the capture of the settings that need...
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS543 NIMBUS PULSE LOGGER Pending commands are those that still need to be executed. Listed also is the response to e Pending commands are those that still need to be executed. Listed also is the response to each command for diagnostic ach command for diagnostic purposes.

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