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USER MANUAL :
MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER CDS546 Nimbus Nimbus Loop Logger User Manual Document Number: CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger User Manual Client: User Date: 1 December 2020 Issue: V1.0 Status: Draft Classification: Confidential S/W File Name CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger User Manual.docx Copyright Cape Digital Solutions.
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP 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 CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Remote Configure CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Remote Configure ............26 2.3 CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Offline CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Offline Script Configure .......... 28 DOCUMENT NAME NAME...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    APN. The software running on these servers is supplied free of charge. on these servers is supplied free of charge. The Nimbus Loop Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and 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.
  • Page 5: Specifications

     Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The Nimbus Loop logger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of ogger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of 30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need for...
  • Page 6: Architecture

    Batteries Batteries Power Modes The Nimbus Loop Logger can operate in one of Logger can operate in one of two power configurations.  Mains powered - in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming...
  • Page 7: Led And Button Functions

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP 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 : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP 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: External Power Supply / Solar System Connection External Power Supply / Solar System Connection

    Please take note of the polarity of the loop connections. To assist with the powering of loop devices, the assist with the powering of loop devices, the Nimbus Loop logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power generator.
  • Page 10: Using The Pulse Inputs

    Using the pulse inputs 1.7.3 Onboard the Nimbus Loop logger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy gger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy gger are 2 pulse inputs.
  • Page 11 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP 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 12: Sim Card And Battery Installation

    USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER 1.8 Sim card and battery installation installation The CDS546 Nimbus logger uses a MicroSIM oSIM and is installed as follows. Slide the cover plate backwards to unlock. Slide the cover plate backwards to unlock.
  • Page 13: Installation Considerations

    1.9 Installation considerations Installation considerations The CDS546 Nimbus Loop logger is environmentally rated to IP68 logger is environmentally rated to IP68 - max1.2m. In order to achieve this, it is critical max1.2m. In order to achieve this, it is critical that any cables entering the logger are properly sealed by the IP68 gland.
  • Page 14: Logger Setup

    2.1 Setup via Bluetooth Configure Setup via Bluetooth Configure The CDS546 Nimbus Loop logger has an onboard Bluetooth interface which onboard Bluetooth interface which allows for the device configuration to be done allows for the device configuration to be done locally.
  • Page 15 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP 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 16 Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration Once the Bluetooth connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration screen needed for each device type.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP 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 Mo...
  • Page 18 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER Local IP Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static Local IP address assigned by the GSM network. This data is important when using a static Local IP address assigned by the GSM network.
  • Page 19 Very important here is the 'Vendor Code'. The Very important here is the 'Vendor Code'. The Cloudworks System supports multiple databases. What this means is that the supports multiple databases. What this means is that the server will automatically populate the database that is associated with a specific server will automatically populate the database that is associated with a specific logger.
  • Page 20 All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain na All Cloudworks devices connect to a server with a static IP or domain name. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and connect, me. They usually use UDP/IP protocols and connect, by default, on port 13000.
  • Page 21 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER The Wakeup Period refers to the time a logger remains asleep before waking and connecting to the server to upload its The Wakeup Period refers to the time a logger remains asleep before waking and connecting to the server to upload its The Wakeup Period refers to the time a logger remains asleep before waking and connecting to the server to upload its data.
  • Page 22 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER of a wake up, the 'Max Start Time' timer will be started. Should the connection to the server take longer than this preset of a wake up, the 'Max Start Time' timer will be started. Should the connection to the server take longer than this preset of a wake up, the 'Max Start Time' timer will be started.
  • Page 23 The password used is the Bluetooth Password setup under the General Setup d setup under the General Setup option in CloudWorks. As long as the logger's requested password and the option in CloudWorks. As long as the logger's requested password and the option in CloudWorks.
  • Page 24 Cloudworks software so will not ne type of device is embedded into the Cloudworks software so will not need an internet connection to collect the data. ed an internet connection to collect the data.
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER Once the upgrade is complete, the following message will be displayed. Once the upgrade is complete, the following message will be displayed. Please power cycle the logger and then reconnect the Bluetooth interface if you wish to carry out further configurations.
  • Page 26 2.2 CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Remote Configure gger Setup via Remote Configure Once the remote connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically download the current setup data and Once the remote connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically download the current setup data and Once the remote connection has been established, Cloudworks will automatically download the current setup data and display it on the screen.
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER Apart from that, functions are the same as the Bluetooth Setup with the exception of three buttons on the top tool bar. The that, functions are the same as the Bluetooth Setup with the exception of three buttons on the top tool bar. The that, functions are the same as the Bluetooth Setup with the exception of three buttons on the top tool bar.
  • Page 28 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER 2.3 CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Offline Script Co 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 29 USER MANUAL : MANUAL : CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER Pending commands are those that still need to be executed. Listed also is the response to each command for diagnostic Pending commands are those that still need to be executed. Listed also is the response to each command for diagnostic Pending commands are those that still need to be executed.

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