One radio transmission can last approx. 2 seconds (compared to 20 ms of the Nokeval MTR series). This means that the number of transmitters within the range must be limited to avoid collisions and to allow radio time for each.
Installation Wall holder Install the base station to a wall or some other suitable surface with the separate wall holder. See the following dimensional drawing for the wall holder’s mounting hole distances. Use fastening accessories suitable for the wall material, like plugs and screws. The screws need to have a countersunk head. Installation location Choose an installation location that is central in relation to the radio transmitters.
Connections Power supply & serial RS-485 connector Inside the device, at the bottom right of the circuit board, is a four-pole spring cage / plug-in terminal block connector. It is a combined power supply and serial data connector. The table below describes the function of each connector pole. Symbol Description +24VDC...
RS-485 serial communication can be used to read results from external devices. The protocol can be Modbus, Nokeval SCL or also ASCII protocol for Vaisala WXT500 series weather transmitter. The RS-485 bus termination can be set with jumpers on the circuit board, as shown below. Extra jumpers can be put at the places marked in gray.
The base station functions as an RS-485 bus-master and queries the measurement data from other devices on the bus. In a typical application, such as the one presented in the diagram above, the base station regularly queries the RMD680 / RMD681 transmitter’s measurement data and sends it to the Ovaport server.
There is usually no need to configure the device since most of the settings are already at their best defaults. However, if you want to see what kind of settings there are or edit settings, use MekuWin program and DCS772 (USB-POL converter). You can download MekuWin from Nokeval’s web site www.nokeval.com for free.
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• Unrecognized data - Modbus reply is wrong type or wrong length. • Timeout – No response was received from the device. • Exception – Device returned error code. • CRC error • Unknown error Overview views queries and replies status and the first result. For example, "OK 24.2", "Timeout", CRC error", "Unrecognized data"...
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Modbus command / register type (search info on this from the other device’s manual). Discrete input and Coil status registers are bit data, and the result will be either 0 or 1. Nopsa radio data reads data from specific Nokeval radio receivers, such as the FT20. Register Register address (search info on this from the other device’s manual).
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"Timeout", CRC error", "Unrecognized data" and so on. Examples of the Modbus settings The following examples are in the test connection where Nokeval FT20, TTM20X, Eurotherm 2216e and Nokeval RMD681 were connected to Modbus line and where Virtual IDs were set as follows.
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Divider Virtual ID Status OK 25.2 Example of the Modbus settings for FT20 Config / Modbus / Query 2 Slave Register Type Input Register Register 1000 Results Data type Sint 16-bit Divider Virtual ID Status OK 15.3 Example of the Modbus settings for TTM20X Config / Modbus / Query 3 Slave Register Type...
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Analog: Reads measurement results using the MEA command. Digital: Reads digital data using the DI command. The result is either 0 or 1. Nopsa radio data: Reads data from specific Nokeval radio receivers, such as the FT20. Channel 1 – 64. The channel on the device being read.
• Incorrect settings - Conf settings are incorrect • Limited - Only part of the sequential results is fetched, because virtual ID has overlapping with some other SCL query or “internal status” result. • Blocked – The result is not fetched, because virtual ID has overlapping with some other SCL query or “internal status”...
If DHCP is disabled, lines will appear where the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server addresses can be set. Firmware server These settings must be as shown in the image above. Nokeval Sky settings Network 0..255. The network address that must be the same for all devices on the same network.
0..10 dBm. Output power range. Channel 1..7. Disabled if effort “custom” is selected. The frequency channels are spaced at 200 kHz. At Efforts below 7, two adjacent channels may interfere. Channel Center frequency MHz 433.3 433.5 433.7 433.9 434.1 434.3 434.5 Auth.
Info Info menu items are not configurable. They display various information about the device. Mon menu The monitor menu generally shows the status of the device and is mainly for manufacturer use. Many menu items purposes are clear by name, and most of them are not explained in this manual.
Buffer memory: Buff1, Buff2, Buff3 and Flash sectors: If data arrives to the gateway faster than it can be send to the cloud, it stores the data in a buffer memory. First, the data passes through the device's RAM memories Buff1, Buff2 and Buff3. Data from memory Buff3 is sent to cloud.
Usage The base station does not require any continuous operation or intervention by the user. The device works independently and will not usually require attention after installation. However, from time to time, check that the device is still functional. LEDs The top five LEDs on the white background indicate the signal strength of the cellular network, the more LEDs light the better the signal.
Flashes twice Memory usage is over 33 % but less than 66% Flashes three times Memory usage is over 66 % but not yet full Continuous flashing five Memory is full times per second Solid light ** Received at least one packet in the last 10 minutes. Lights up every two second ** Received at least one packet in the last 30 minutes.
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Channel Description Sky radio background noise RSSI [dBm] Cellular modem RSSI (2G) or RSRP (LTE) [dBm] Cellular modem status: 0: Not connected 1: Unknown 2: 2G 3: 3G 4: LTE External power detected Battery voltage [V] CPU core temperature [°C]...
Maintenance Cleaning The device is made from shock-proof technical plastic and the seams are sealed with a rubber gasket. It can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. The device is not meant to be immersed into water or other liquids. Service If Bat LED indicates low battery voltage (red, see above BAT LED), the backup batteries (2 pcs size D alkaline cell) need to be replaced.
Ethernet connection. The battery level needs to be above certain level, to start the flashing of the new firmware. If the update will not work at all, or you want to send the device for service, contact Nokeval support with the contact information given below.
IP65, except power supply which is IP20 Enclosure material Plastic (PC+ABS), silicon rubber Compatibility Nokeval Sky series 433 MHz ISM band transmitters. Ovaport network service. Measurements Weight About 850 g including the wall holder and an external antenna Maximum dimensions...
Read this manual carefully before using the device. Only Nokeval authorized services may repair or modify the device. The device contains no user serviceable parts. The device must not be disposed of in household waste. Observe local regulations...
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