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  • Page 1 Under Cover User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System ................................ 30 3.4.2 Power ................................31 3.4.3 I/O Configuration ............................ 31 3.4.4 Comms ................................ 36 3.4.5 SDI-12 Devices ............................43 3.4.6 Modbus Devices (Pro) ..........................46 3.4.7 Sensor Configuration ..........................48 3.4.8 Alarm Configuration ..........................53 © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 3 ZRXP File Contents Format (2) ......................93 Logging Auxiliary Sensor Information ....................97 4.7.1 Minimum ..............................97 4.7.2 Maximum ..............................98 4.7.3 Standard Deviation ..........................99 4.7.4 Calculated Flow Rate or Total ......................99 4.7.5 Check Count .............................. 99 © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 4 Part VIII Declaration of Conformity ........................108 SDI-12 ................................109 8.2.1 What is SDI-12? ........................... 109 8.2.2 Advantages of SDI-12 ........................109 8.2.3 SDI-12 Electrical Interface ........................ 109 FTP Terminology ............................110 Unlock Pro Features ..........................114 © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 5: I Disclaimer

    HyQuest Solutions or KISTERS AG. Other product documentation and the information contained in it, names used may or may not be the trademarks of even if HyQuest Solutions has been advised of the their respective owners. possibility of such damages.
  • 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 iRIS Under Cover, 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: Part I Introduction

    The IP datalogger iRIS Under Cover has been designed and constructed for use in harsh outdoor and industrial environments. It is compact, cost effective and easily configured, with support for a wide range of instrumentation. The compact unit facilitates installation within HyQuest Solutions’...
  • Page 8: Support

    1.4.1 Product Versions iRIS Under Cover’s Pro version enhances the standard version by an additional digital I/O, Modbus, and a SDI-12 bus for versatile applications. An iRIS Undercover Basic can be upgrade in the field to a Pro, see section Unlock Pro Features .
  • Page 9: Telemetry And Sdi-12 Diagnostics

    Change Of State on digital I/O channels DI1, DI2 or DIO § Serial instrument (using the Modbus protocol) (Only available on iRIS Under Cover Pro Version) Each sensor can be set up to scale the raw data source into engineering units through the application of a multiplier and offset (slope and constant).
  • Page 10: Logged Data Array Identification

    As well as the call-in, this flag can also control the digital outputs. 1.4.7 Real Time Clock & Calendar The iRIS has a non-volatile real time clock that can be read and/or synchronised using HydroTel™ or iLink 3. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Installation This chapter contains the following subsections: § Mounting § Opening / Closing the Housing § I/O Connector § Telemetry Module © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 12: Mounting

    Installation Mounting The iRIS can be mounted by installing suitable screws through the mounting pillars which are exposed when the lid is opened. The recommended mounting screws are M4 machine screws or Twinfast® wood screws. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 13 Installation Figure 2 – Mounting Diagram © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 14: Opening / Closing The Housing

    The I/O connectors are positioned externally on each side of the logger enclosure to allow easy unplugging of the logger. The function of each I/O termination is shown in the diagrams below. Figure 3 – Right hand side I/O Connector * Only available with pro version. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 15: External (Charger) Power Supply

    The regulator can be configured to change different types of battery chemistry: § Sealed lead acid (SLA) § Lithium Ion / Lithium Polymer Batteries § Custom (user defined) See section Solar Regulator for more information on configuration of the internal solar regulator. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 16 VBAT and NOT VIN. In this case VIN should be left disconnected. Failure to follow these instructions will cause the power to logger to drop out irregularly and it will reboot. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 17: Analogue I/O

    Figure 5 – Shows examples of the correct and incorrect methods of connecting the logger to power source and an external battery 2.3.2 Analogue I/O This chapter contains the following subsection: § Analogue Inputs § Analogue Output © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 18 When, for example, the current mode link is fitted, a sink resistor of 100 ohms is installed. The actual impedance will theoretically be 99.92 Ω; therefore, the voltage measured by the iRIS will also be slightly lower than expected. Figure 6 – Simplified Analogue Input Circuit © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 19: Digital I/O

    0 V DC to activate it. Inputs will handle up to 30 V DC in the off state for parallel connection across existing equipment. The “debounce” is enabled by a jumper link, which if fitted enables a longer time constant circuit to eliminate © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 20 (e.g. from a flow meter), there has not been a detrimental effect, as the iRIS inputs present a relatively high impedance to the circuit. However, in the event that connecting an iRIS does cause pulse © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 21 Installation failure, HyQuest Solutions recommend removing the debounce selection link for the appropriate input. This sets the input to electronic switching mode, even if the actual pulse source is a clean contact (reed switch or similar). The debounce jumpers are located in the center of the PCB and can be accessed once the front cover is opened.
  • Page 22: Serial Sensor Interface (Ssi) (Pro)

    2.3.4 Serial Sensor Interface (SSI) (Pro) Note: The Serial Sensor Interface is only available on iRIS Under Cover Pro Version. The sensor serial interface is a three wire serial port intended to be used with serial based sensors. It can operate as either RS-232 or RS-485 signalling.
  • Page 23 The RS-232 and RS485 connections cannot be used at the same time. Which is currently being used is selected by logger configuration via iLink. Figure 12 – location of serial mode selection jumpers Figure 13 – detail depiction of RS-232 / RS-485 jumper positions © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 24: Telemetry Module

    Installation Telemetry Module Unlike the iRIS 270 the iRIS Under Cover can be fitted with only a single module and this is the cellular module. For more information, see the following subsections: § Cellular 2.4.1 Cellular This chapter contains the following subsection: §...
  • Page 25 In areas of good signal strength, a small “stubby” or omni-directional type antenna will suffice. In areas of more marginal coverage, the antenna should an external high gain type such as a Yagi, via appropriate low-loss high frequency coaxial cable and male SMA connector. Figure 16 – antenna connector view © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 26: Configuration

    On PC/Laptop/Tablet/Phone select the SSID and that matches the iRIS you are connecting to. Refer to connecting devices documentation on how to establish a Wi-Fi connection to an access point. Example shown here is for Windows 10. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 27: Turn Off Wi-Fi Access Point

    On the iRIS press and hold the Wi-Fi/Enter button for 3 seconds until a beep, then release. Wait for second longer beep to indicate the iRIS Wi-Fi access point has shutdown. Also the Wi-Fi LED should have turned off. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 28: Changing The Wi-Fi Password With Ilink Desktop Software Via Wi-Fi (Windows 10)

    Click on the Send Config button to commit the change to the iRIS. Please note the password change will not take effect until Wi-Fi been reinitialised. Click on the Disconnect button in the Home ribbon. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 29: Configuration Menus

    For more information, see the following subsections: § System § Power § I/O Configuration § Comms § SDI-12 Devices § Modbus Devices (Pro) § Sensor Configuration § Alarm Configuration § SMS Numbers © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 30: System

    Day Totals Start: Enter the hour of the day to start calculating Day to Now totals. Default 0 (midnight). YTD Totals Start: Enter the month of the year to start calculating Year to Date totals. Default 1 (January) © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 31: Power

    3.4.2 Power Backlight & LEDs: This option has no effect in the iRIS Under Cover. Charger Source: Enter the power source for the charger: DC power supply or SOLAR. This selects the battery charging profile the iRIS will use. Only select SOLAR if the iRIS charger is being used to charge the battery.
  • Page 32 Fixed. Span: Sets the actual value representing the maximum signal output (5V or 20mA). The Span setting is used to set the output as a percentage when the source is Fixed. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 33 Configuration 3.4.3.2 Digital I/O (Pro) Note: Digital I/O is only available in Pro version. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 34 Follow wireless link state i.e. the output is on if the wireless modem is on- line (for Daughter board in slot A). Always on. Always off (as opposed to tristate). Table 3 – Digital Output Modes © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 35 Schedule. Alarm Interval: Enter the length of time in minutes between the successive operations of the output if the mode is set to Schedule - when there are one or more active alarms in the iRIS. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 36: Comms

    Allows you to change the password for accessing the Wi-Fi access point on the iRIS. A change in password will not take effect until the Wi-Fi session has be reinitialized. Wi-Fi Activity This is the time in seconds that the iRIS will maintain an active access point, the default is 10 Timeout: minutes. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 37 1000 and the Gateway Range is set to 50, then communications to devices with addresses from 1000 to 1049 will be forwarded. Gateway Range: This sets the number of contiguous addresses starting from the Gateway Offset that will be included in the communications gateway check. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 38 This is the protocol to be used over the SSI port, possible options are: § Modbus RTU – this is binary format of Modbus (used over serial connections) § Modbus TCP – or Modbus TCP over Serial, to be used with Serial to Ethernet converters. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 39 The APN, Username and Password are marked as unsafe values, which may cause loss of Unsafe Values: comms if incorrectly set remotely. If you want to edit these columns, the option ALLOW CHANGES TO UNSAFE VALUES should be enabled. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 40 Start Time: Enter the time at which the iRIS is allowed to start establishing wireless IP sessions or sending SMS messages. End Time: Enter the time after which the iRIS must stop establishing wireless IP sessions. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 41 Include Date/Time in If checked the date and time of the upload will be included in the file name generated on the File Name: server (see section File Name Convention for more details on file name convention). © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 42 Enter the optional secondary base remote IP address that you will connect to. Note: to disable this feature set the IP address to zero. Secondary Base Port: Enter the remote port number for the optional secondary base. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 43: Devices

    Automatic Device addition method (see section Adding SDI-12 Devices via Address Scan To be able to configure successfully, the device’s SDI-12 address, the appropriate measurement command and number of variables the device returns for the given command. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 44 First Measurement at setting. If this setting is set to 00:00:00 and the First Command at setting is not 00:00:00, the custom command will be issued once at the time defined by the First Measurement at setting. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 45 Select the devices to be added to the iRIS configuration by checking the SELECT box and clicking the [FINISH] button. The devices selected will be added to the SDI-12 Devices branch of the configuration. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 46: Modbus Devices (Pro)

    Communication modules or via RS232/RS485 on the SSI port. A device can be a sensor (acting as a slave) or the iRIS itself (when it is acting as a slave). Name: Enter a name for the Device (maximum 10 characters). This name will be displayed is used in sensor configuration. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 47 This is the Endianness of the data contained in the Modbus registers, see section Modbus Protocol for more details. Start Register This is the Modbus registers start address, see section Modbus Protocol for more details. number: Registers List © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 48: Sensor Configuration

    To minimise clutter due to a large number of potential sensors, iLink implements a dynamic virtual sensor management system for the iRIS Under Cover. Clicking on the Sensors Branch of the tree displays the instructions on how to use this feature.
  • Page 49 Description Raw Range Unused / disabled Supply Voltage Battery Voltage (External) Battery Voltage (Internal) Supply Current Battery Current (External) Analogue Input 1 Analogue Input 2 Configurable: Range can be configured by user, see ch. Analogue I/O © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 50 Day to Now on Digital Input 3 Day to Now on Digital Input 4 Year to Date on Digital Input 1 Year to Date on Digital Input 2 Year to Date on Digital Input 3 Year to Date on Digital Input 4 © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 51 Offset: SDI-12 Device: Select which SDI-12 device the virtual sensor will use as a source. Note: Only available for iRIS Under Cover Pro devices and when SDI-12 is chosen as the source. Modbus Device: Select which modbus device the virtual sensor will use as a source (see section...
  • Page 52 0. If this parameter is left at 0 for analogue sources, they will not be logged. Alarm Log Rate: This is the logging rate (in mins) when the sensor is in alarm. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 53: Alarm Configuration

    To minimise clutter due to a large number of potential alarms, iLink implements a dynamic alarm management system for the iRIS Under Cover. Clicking on the Alarms Branch of the tree displays the instructions on how to use this feature...
  • Page 54 The comms scheduler will use the smallest non-zero interval value from its own or those of any currently active alarms. This is useful for reporting data more often during an event. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 55: Sms Numbers

    Accessing The command mode is accessible via the SDI-12 Command option in the Advanced ribbon of iLink. When entering the SDI- 12 command mode the user is prompted that the action will disable normal SDI-12 communications: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 56: Sending User Command To Device

    From the first drop down box select the address of the sensor, then in the next drop down box select the address to change to. To make the change click the Change button. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 57: Address Scan

    This example shows how to set up a simple iRIS sensor configuration to measure water level from an SDI-12 sensor and also log internal battery voltage. This example is valid for iRIS Under Cover Pro loggers. 1. Connect to the iRIS using iLink.
  • Page 58 Both alarms will have a reset differential of 0.1 metres making the reset levels 3.6 metres and 16.9 metres respectively. The alarms are set to be immediately acting, so no duration delay is required. 17. Click Add Alarm node to create the first alarm: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 59 23. The Alarms Configuration should look like this: 24. Repeat this for the high level alarm, but this time name it “High level Alert”, use a trigger of 17 and a reset of 16.9. The Alarm Configuration should look like this: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 60 28. In our example we are logging the averaged battery voltage every 60 minutes. We have set a low voltage alarm at 12.1 volts which resets when the battery rises to at least 12.5 volts again. The configuration tabs should look like this: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 61: Analogue Input Scaling

    The iRIS is calibrated to account for the manufacturing tolerance of the internal resistor and uses this to convert from volts to milliamps. 1. When an analogue input is select as a sensor source the Scaling Calculator button should be displayed: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 62: Modbus Protocol

    232 and RS-485 serial protocols. Due to space constraints the Modbus Protocol can be used on the Serial Sensor Interface – see Serial Sensor Interface (SSI) for more information about configuration. The iRIS 270 can have up to three sperate interfaces. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 63 Protocol Gateway – the iRIS acts as a slave to another system which acts as a master. Information is passed between the host (e.g. HydroTel) and the Master via the iRIS. In addition the iRIS can act as a data source to both the Modbus host and the base. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 64 When the iRIS acts as a Master, it can support the following function codes, the two digit hexadecimal code is the packet and is often referenced in the sensor manual. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 65 Also the Master can write data to the logger as a data source. This is done by performing either a single or multiple holding register write. The starting holding register location for this is at 40201. The location of each of the registers that follow are dynamically allocated based on the user created data types. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 66 Sensor 5 Last logged Float 40021 – 40022 Sensor 6 Current Value Float 40023 – 40024 Sensor 6 Last logged Float 40025 – 40026 Sensor 7 Current Value Float 40027 – 40028 Sensor 7 Last logged Float © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 67 Sensor 18 Current Value Float 40071 – 40072 Sensor 18 Last logged Float 40073 – 40074 Sensor 19 Current Value Float 40075 – 40076 Sensor 19 Last logged Float 40077 – 40078 Sensor 20 Current Value Float © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 68 Sensor 30 Last logged Float 40121 – 40122 Sensor 31 Current Value Float 40123 – 40124 Sensor 31 Last logged Float 40125 – 40126 Sensor 32 Current Value Float 40127 – 40128 Sensor 32 Last logged Float © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 69 Sensor 43 Current Value Float 40171 – 40172 Sensor 43 Last logged Float 40173 – 40174 Sensor 44 Current Value Float 40175 – 40176 Sensor 44 Last logged Float 40177 – 40178 Sensor 45 Current Value Float © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 70: Example Of Iris Acting As A Master

    3. Give the device a name, this is used in the Virtual sensor configuration later. 4. Change the following: Serial Channel Source: Authority Roll: Master Slave Address: Poll Interval: Function Code: 0x03 Read Holding Registers Endianness: Little © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 71 10. Navigate to the SENSORS section of the configuration tree and click the + ADD SENSOR branch. 11. In the newly created sensor enter the following: Name: Wind Speed Source: Modbus Device Modbus Device: <Name given in step 3> Variable: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 72 Wind Direction Source: Modbus Device Modbus Device: <Name given in step 3> Variable: Units: Degrees 13. Click the + ADD SENSOR branch and in the newly created sensor enter the following: Name: Temperature Source: Modbus Device © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 73: Example Of Iris Acting As A Slave Sensor

    2. Expand the Modbus Devices branch and select the first Device of the tree. 3. Give the device a name, this is used in the Virtual sensor configuration later. 4. Change the following: Serial Channel Source: Authority Roll: Slave Slave Address: Endianness: Little © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 74 9. In the newly created sensor enter the following: Name: Wind Speed Source: Frequency 1 Multiplier: 0.01 Units: 10. Click the + ADD SENSOR branch and in the newly created sensor enter the following: Name: Wind Direction Source: Analogue Input 1 Multiplier: 71.8 © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 75 12. Configure logging as required. 13. Click the SEND CONFG button to commit the settings to the iRIS. 14. Configure the PLC to poll the iRIS with the following details: Function: Read Multiple Holding Registers Slave Address: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 76: Example Of Iris Acting As A Protocol Gateway (Modbus Slave)

    2. Expand the MODBUS DEVICES branch and select the + ADD MODBUS DEVICE option. 3. Give the device a name, this is used in the Virtual sensor configuration later. 4. Change the following: Serial Channel Source: Authority Roll: Slave Slave Address: Endianness: Little © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 77 RX Buffer Start Address (dxxx) to be 1010 and the Size to be 3. This is the locations that are written to in the iRIS from HydroTel. b. iRIS TX Buffer Start Address (dxxx) to be 1013 and the Size to be 3. This is the locations that are read from the iRIS by HydroTel. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 78 The configuration is complete. To aid in understanding the data flow in this example the following table may act as a visualisation. The Objects listed are those created above (the actual names will different in reality, for example Gate height SP, etc.). © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 79: Upgrading Firmware

    – Major version y – Minor version z – Build version e.g. iRISUnderCover_1-0-0.bin iRIS Under Cover Firmware, 1.0.0 The default repository for the firmware files is C:\ProgramData\iQuest\iLink3\Programs © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 80: Active Verse Pending Firmware

    3.9.3 iRIS Automated Upgrade Procedure (Firmware) iLink has an automated firmware upgrade tool that supports the iRIS Under Cover. This tool includes several checks to confirm the validity of the components being installed. The automated upgrade tool will automatically select the latest version of firware.
  • Page 81: Iris Manual Upgrade Procedure (Firmware)

    7. Once the process is completed, you can see a message saying UPGRADE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY on the status bar and the iLink window will show the current software status of the device. 8. Click the Activate button to commit the new firmware to the unit overwriting current version. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 82: Operation

    The iRIS has two other LED indicators that are useful for diagnostic purposes. These are visible through the front of the enclosure. WiFi Illuminated red when Wi-Fi (WLAN) access point is active. Comms 1 Flashes red to indicate status of coms module in the primary slot, see Table below. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 83: Keypad Button

    Different chemistry batteries need to be charged in different ways, to obtain an optimum life from the battery. The following section depict charge cycles, only SLA is currently supported. For more information, see the following subsections: § Sealed Lead Acid Batteries © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 84: Operation

    The solar charger can be supplied from a constant DC source or solar panel, to optimize battery changing and maintain good battery conditioning the charger need to know what type of source is being fed into it. The following describes how the solar charger handles operation varies depending on changer source: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 85 – if however solar has been absent for more than 4 hours (overnight), the logger returns to a stage #1 charging state. Note: Throughout this description: Vin = Solar Voltage, Iin = Solar Current, Vout = Battery Voltage, Iout = Battery Charge Current © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 86: Charger Led Flash States

    (min, max, etc.) and units of all the sensors that have their SMS enable flag set. My Site Name (AG5-0003),03/09/2020:12:34:56:Water Level=7.69m,Battery=12.73,RSSI=-085dBm If the message was sent because of an alarm event, the message will have the prefix “ALARM!” at the start of the message. For more information, see the following subsections: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 87: Sms Text Commands

    Or when to make a one-off connection (overrides the already configured APN), useful if the iRIS has been deployed without setting the correct APN: RQ - ReQuest current sensor values. This command can be used to retrieve the iRIS details and current sensor readings. The reply message body is in the following format: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 88 Where t is the interval in units of minutes. Example: Will change the schedule interval to 60 minutes The iRIS will respond to this command with an SMS message with contents in the format: <SiteName> (<SerialNumber>)<DateTime>: On Interval for module <n> now <t> mins. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 89 Will change the schedule interval to 60 minutes. The iRIS will respond to this command with an SMS message with contents in the format: <SiteName> (<SerialNumber>)<DateTime>: Alarm Interval for module <n> now <t> mins. Where elements are as follows: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 90 = 1 – On OUTx=y Same as above The response is in the format (if the senders SMS number is authorised) <SiteName> (<SerialNumber>)<DateTime>:<MessageN> <State> The response is in the format (if the senders SMS is not authorised) <SiteName> (<SerialNumber>)<DateTime>:<NotAuthMsg> © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 91 Or in response to OUT1=1 from an unauthorised number and no custom messages: Or in response to OUT2=0 from an authorised number and with a custom messages index 1 = “Pump power” and index 2 = “Siren” © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 92: File Transfer Protocol (Ftp) Operation

    :*?”<>?| § Serial Number – the serial number of the iRIS in the format AG5-XXXX where XXXX is a number between 0000 and 9999. § Site Name – the site name as configured in section System © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 93: Csv File Contents Format

    The related column definition is contained in the block header. A file in ZRXP format consists of one or several segments (blocks) with each segment being divided into a data header and a time series value block. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 94 The following is an example file contain data for two sensors, no samples for Rainfall (as it is event-based logging mode) and 3 samples for the water level: #ZRXPVERSION3014|*|ZRXPCREATORiRIS270|*| #CDASANAMEInnovation Park|*| #CDASAAG6-0006|*| #TZUTC12:00|*| #CNR01|*| Data header #CUNITmm|*| #CNAMERainfall|*| #REXCHANGEAG6-0006_01|*| #RINVAL-777|*| #LAYOUT(timestamp,value,primary_status)|*| #ZRXPVERSION3014|*|ZRXPCREATORiRIS270|*| #CDASANAMEInnovation Park|*| Data header #CDASAAG6-0006|*| #TZUTC12:00|*| © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 95 A header block is generated for each sensor configured in the iRIS (disabled sensors are omitted from the file). Header block will be generated for each Auxiliary logging method enabled for a given sensor. The keyword for the header block elements is described in the following table. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 96 NN is the array ID (see CNR above) Value for missing or invalid data numeric with dot as decimal separator; RINVAL record. default: -777.0 specifies the column layout for the See Column layout. LAYOUT ZRXP data. Table 13 – SSI terminal definition © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 97: Logging Auxiliary Sensor Information

    The minimum is measured for each logging period for the given sensor. For example, if water level is being logged every 15 minutes then minimum will be recorded once between each of the following inter 00:00:01 to 00:15:00, 00:15:01 to 00:30:00, 00:30:01 to 00:30:00 … 23:30:01 to 23:45:00, 23:45:01 to 00:00:00. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 98: Maximum

    15 minutes then Maximum will be recorded once between each of the following inter 00:00:01 to 00:15:00, 00:15:01 to 00:30:00, 00:30:01 to 00:30:00 … 23:30:01 to 23:45:00, 23:45:01 to 00:00:00. Figure 25 – Graphical example of when average value is measured (blue x) and maximum is measured (orange x) © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 99: Standard Deviation

    The following is an example of 5 event based samples with Check Count logging enabled, the last check count value does not match the totaled event based. The difference is 0.5 and with a little more analysis, it can be deduced that the missing sample(s) are between 11:02:30 and 11:04:09. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 100: Real-Time Diagnostics

    There are three levels of diagnostic information: Information – regular statements about operation of the given source. Warning\Error – this indicates an unexpected event occurring. Please note not all sources implement all of the above. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 101 (e.g. one file for DBA and another for SDI-12): To capture the information already in the grid, right click the grid and left click SAVE GRID menu item: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 102: Part V 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 103: Part Vi Technical Data

    Inputs: clean contact to 0 V or 3.6 - 12 V DC referenced to GND Output is switched 12 V or open-drain sinking to 0 V, both limited to 100 mA iRIS Under Cover Pro: additional digital I/O channel Analogue...
  • Page 104 Technical Data Conformity RoHS, FCC, CE (WEEE pending) Compliance Version 3G modem 4G modem SDI-12 Digital I/O Modbus Virtual Config. Sensors Alarms iRIS Under Cover Modem iRIS Under Cover Standard iRIS Under Cover Pro © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 105: Part Vii Obligations Of The Operator And Disposal

    Instead, these old appliances must be collected separately and disposed of via the local collection and return systems. Integrated or provided batteries and accumulators must be separated from the appliances and disposed of at the designated collection point. © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 106 Obligations of the Operator and Disposal 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: Avoidance before recycling! Recycling before disposal! This symbol indicates that the scrapping of the unit must be carried out in accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU.
  • Page 107: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices This chapter contains the following subsection: § Declaration of Conformity § SDI-12 § FTP Terminology § Unlock Pro Features © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 108: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendices Declaration of Conformity © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 109: What Is Sdi-12

    In the following specifications, all values not indicating specific limits have an allowable tolerance of ±10% of the value. The SDI-12 bus is capable of having at least 10 sensors connected to it. For more information, see the following subsections: § Serial Data Line § Ground Line § Volt-Line © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 110: Ftp Terminology

    SDI-12 Serial-Digital Interface Standard for Microprocessor-Based Sensors, Version 1.3 – January 28, 2016 Prepared By SDI-12 Support Group (Technical Committee) FTP Terminology Active verses Passive mode The following explanation is paraphrased from the web page https://slacksite.com/other/ftp.html © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 111 (192.168.150.80) system, rather than the server. We will see the opposite behaviour when we use passive FTP. While we are on the subject, a quick note about the format of the PORT command. As you can see in the © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 112 FTP server's ports > 1023 from anywhere (Client initiates data connection to random port specified by server) § FTP server's ports > 1023 to remote ports > 1023 (Server sends ACKs (and data) to client's data port) When drawn, a passive mode FTP connection looks like this: © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 113 {/home/p-t/slacker/public_html} % ftp -d testbox2 Connected to testbox2.slacksite.com. 220 testbox2.slacksite.com FTP server ready. Name (testbox2:slacker): slacker ---> USER slacker 331 Password required for slacker. Password: TmpPass ---> PASS XXXX 230 User slacker logged in. ---> SYST © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 114: Unlock Pro Features

    When an iRIS 270 is purchased with the standard feature set and to be able to take advantage of the features available in the Pro version, an unlock processes need to be follow. 1. Contact HyQuest Solutions for an Unlock Code, these are keyed against the serial number of the logger to be unlocked.
  • Page 115 Appendices © 2022 HyQuest Solutions...
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