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Deif Insight Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE Insight Remote monitoring service 4189330025A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Creating a dashboard 5.1 Create a dashboard ..........................................5.2 Add content to the dashboard ......................................6. Adding Insight to a mobile device 6.1 Why add Insight to a mobile device? ................................... 6.2 Android OS ..............................................6.3 iOS ................................................... QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN...

  • Page 3: About Insight

    1. About Insight Overview DEIF Insight is a remote monitoring service using advanced and secure cloud data management that provides you with instant access to data from all your equipment, no matter where it is - or where you are.

  • Page 4: About The Fx30

    About the FX30 Insight's 3G data acquisition unit is a small, energy-efficient and rugged communication device, based on the acclaimed FX30 from Sierra Wireless. DEIF's application software allows the accurate monitoring of equipment in the field whilst keeping the costs of data transmission to a minimum.

  • Page 5: Fx30 Installation

    2.1.1 FX30 installation Required tools and materials The following tools and materials are necessary to finish the installation and setup. • PH1 (Phillips #1) screwdriver • Mini-SIM (2FF) card, provided by your mobile network operator • Computer (Laptop is recommended for portability) •...
  • Page 6 Fusing The supplied power cable has a 3A fuse installed in it. If it is used, no additional fusing is required. Fuse specification: Slow-blow 3 A 250 V (5 x 20) Connect the power Connect the FX30 to power using the supplied power cable. The FX30 supports an operating voltage from 4.75 to 32 V. The power connector has 6 pins and its functions are described in the table below.

  • Page 7: About The Exware 703

    About the eXware 703 The eXware 703 gateway comes pre-programmed from DEIF and no software tools are required other than an internet browser. A VNC client can be optionally used. For more information and documentation about the eXware hardware, see www.exorint.com/en/product/exware703#documentation 2.2.1...
  • Page 8 Connectors view 1. Serial port 2. Power 3. Ethernet Port 1 (10/100 Mb) 4. Ethernet Port 0 (10/100 Mb) 5. USB Port V2.0, max 500 mA * 6. Expansion slot for plug-in modules 7. SD card slot* for maintenance only ETH0 should be used for connection to the Internet.
  • Page 9 The unit must always be grounded to the earth. Earth connection will have to be done using either the screw or the faston terminal located near the power supply terminal block. Also, connect to ground terminal 3 on the power supply terminal block. More information See the printed documentation delivered with the eXware 703 gateway.

  • Page 10: Connect To The Modbus Device

    Connect to the Modbus device FX30 Modbus TCP Connect an Ethernet network cable (shielded Cat6 or better) between the FX30 gateway and the controller. FX30S Modbus RTU (Serial RS-485) RS-485 Serial Interface pin-out QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 10 of 43...
  • Page 11 eXware 703 network interfaces Connect a network cable (shielded Cat6 or better) between the eXware 703 and the controller. Use the ETH1 port (3) to connect to the same network as the Modbus devices. eXware 703 serial port 1. RX/CHB 2.

  • Page 12: Pc Requirements

    Computers with Windows operating systems require a driver to be able to connect to the FX30. The driver must be installed before connecting the PC to the FX30's Micro USB port. The FX30 driver is available for download at www.deif.com/software/fx30_driver_package. It is strongly recommended to disable the Sierra Wireless Mobile Broadband Network Adapter to avoid that the computer takes over the data session.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your First Equipment

    4. Setting up your first equipment Overview This chapter explains how to set up equipment. It uses an example of a generator with AGC-4 Mk II. This is connected using an FX30 Modbus TCP gateway, or alternatively an eXware 703 gateway. Gateway setup The first step towards getting your equipment up and running is to configure the gateway.
  • Page 14 When using the FX30 Modbus TCP variant, it will be necessary to configure the network settings. This is necessary so that the FX30 is in the same network as the device that will be connected to Insight. Remember to save your changes. You will be prompted to switch OFF the FX30 and turn it ON again to restart with the new network settings.
  • Page 15 If necessary, contact your operator. Finishing up Hint: Keep the Insight FX30 Configuration page open in your browser as it will be handy during the next part. The FX30 is now configured. See Insight setup for the next step.

  • Page 16: Exware 703 Setup

    4.2.2 eXware 703 setup Connect the eXware 703 to PC Connect an Ethernet network cable between the PC and ETH1 port on the eXware gateway. You will have to set up your PC network interface to access IP address 192.168.0.1 Access the page https://192.168.0.1/machine_config with a browser to access the system settings of the eXware gateway.
  • Page 17 Since the gateway will be permanently connected to the internet, it is important to change the password. Configure the eXware 703 When the System Settings page opens, the landing page allows you to change the language. Use language change with care (especially if you are not fluent in the selected language). Configure network settings Navigate to the Network page and press the Edit button to change the network interfaces configuration.
  • Page 18 To enable or disable services, follow the steps: • Select the service. • Press Edit on the top-right corner. • Change the settings, including the Enabled switch. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 18 of 43...
  • Page 19 • Finish by saving. Once the gateway is ready for deployment, we strongly recommend that you to disable the SSH and VNC services. Change the password NOTICE Keep the password safe You cannot access the settings if you lose your password. You may also be unable to recover the device. Open Authentication.
  • Page 20 Click Edit. Enter your old password and your new password. Click Change Password. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 20 of 43...
  • Page 21 Hint: Navigate to System and keep this page open in your browser as it will be handy during the next part. The eXware 703 is now configured. See Insight setup for the next step. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 21 of 43...

  • Page 22: Insight Setup

    You have received an invitation to join your company's Insight account and have already defined your password. If you didn't receive an invitation, please contact the Insight admin of your company. If you are the administrator and did not receive an invitation to join Insight, please contact DEIF Helpdesk Support https:// helpdesk.deif.com Set up the equipment Navigate with your browser to the Insight portal at https://insight.deif.com.
  • Page 23 Equipment and Groups (of Equipment) are managed in this page. Choose the appropriate Equipment Type. For this example, we will choose Generator. There are a variety of Equipment Types available for selection. Enter equipment details Once selected, the Equipment settings page opens. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 23 of 43...
  • Page 24 Creating new equipment. This page is always the same for any of the Equipment Types. The Equipment Types selection determines the default icon and the devices templates available when adding new devices. Fill in the Equipment Name. All the remaining fields are optional. Adding devices Use the Add new device button to add a device to this equipment.

  • Page 25: Example: Add An Agc-4 Controller

    4.3.1 Example: Add an AGC-4 controller After pressing the button to Add new device again, Insight shows tabs for different options. The different templates available for the Generator equipment type. Function Predefined devices Allows to create devices based on templates created by DEIF for the Equipment Type chosen earlier.
  • Page 26 The number of devices allowed on a single gateway depends on the Service Level attached. We can now see that an AGC-4 controller has been created and linked to the device. You can change its settings by clicking on the pencil (edit) button. Name the new device and proceed. You now can see more of the content of the new device.
  • Page 27 As we have seen in FX30 Setup, we need to set the controller and the FX30 in the same network area. We will set up the controller with IP 192.168.20.210. The remaining settings do not need changes but may be adjusted as desired. The AGC-4 template offers a selection of values and notifications suitable for the basic needs.

  • Page 28: Example: Add An Fx30 Gateway

    In the Data Acquisition Unit Configuration section, we are going to select the type of FX30. The FX30S is used for Modbus RTU (RS-485). Enter the IMEI and Serial Number of the FX30. These can be found in the Insight FX30 Configuration page, the FX30 kit box and the label on the device.
  • Page 29 Choose GNSS LOCATION and activate the small switch under it. Press Save and Send Configuration to send the configuration to the gateway. The Insight FX30 Configuration page should now show the gateway and the controller under the tab Unit Status. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN...
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  • Page 31: Example: Add An Exware 703 Gateway

    4.3.3 Example: Add an eXware 703 gateway After you press the button to Add new device again, go to the New devices tab and select eX703. Once on the eXware device page, fill in the Device detail section and give the device a recognisable, and preferably unique name. You can give it the same name as the Equipment or a variation of it, for example.
  • Page 32 Leave the Key Frame Interval and Device Status Notifications setting with their default settings, for now. Press Save and Send Configuration and we will finish the setup in the next section. Download configuration manually To have the eXware ready for over-the-air (OTA) configuration, you must execute an initial, manual retrieval of the configuration. Ensure that the device is connected to the internet and that ports 80, 443 and 8883 are enabled by your firewall settings.

  • Page 33: Finishing

    When both the device and gateway are configured, press Save and Send Configuration from the Equipment configuration page. The equipment is saved and the configuration is sent to the gateway. The equipment is now ready and its data will soon be received on Insight. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN...

  • Page 34: Creating A Dashboard

    5. Creating a dashboard Create a dashboard Click on Equipment on the main menu. The small green status line shows that data is being received from both devices. Clicking on Equipment opens its Dashboard. When landing on an empty dashboard, a pop-up is shown to allow immediate editing. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 34 of 43...
  • Page 35 Empty equipment dashboard After saving the dashboard, to make changes, you can press the More (...) button on the top right corner and select Edit Dashboard. You can edit the dashboard or the equipment settings from the dashboard. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 35 of 43...

  • Page 36: Add Content To The Dashboard

    Add content to the dashboard Adding content to the dashboard is very easy. Simply press the Add new widget button and choose from a variety of Widgets and Widget Packs. Add a widget There is a great variety of widgets to choose from. Each widget has its own requirements in terms of configuration.
  • Page 37 Dragging a value widget. Delete a widget To delete a widget, click on the widget's settings button situated on the top-right corner and select Delete. NOTE Deleting a widget is instantaneous. There is no confirmation dialogue. Add a widget pack Adding widgets to a dashboard is fun, but we made it easy to add multiple widgets in one simple action.
  • Page 38 You can also create your own widget packs by selecting multiple widgets and selecting Save to pack. Choosing a pre-defined widget pack for the dashboard. Each type of dashboard has its own listing of available Widget Packs. After inserting a widget pack, the device must be selected on the widgets. If the tags defined in the pack are available for the particular device, then the tag is automatically inserted after the device is selected.
  • Page 39 Finishing your work To finish and apply the changes, press the Save button. Alternatively, you can Cancel which will revert back to the last saved dashboard configuration. Dashboard created with the "Rental Generator - Overview" widget pack QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 39 of 43...
  • Page 40 Your dashboard will now display the data received from the device. QUICK START GUIDE 4189330025A EN Page 40 of 43...

  • Page 41: Adding Insight To A Mobile Device

    Insight is designed to work on phones, tablets and computers. To improve the experience, we recommend adding it to the Home Screen of your mobile device. This gives Insight a near-native application look and feel. This gives quick access to Insight, as well as a full page with no navigation bars or browser buttons.

  • Page 42: Android Os

    Android OS 1. Open Chrome or Firefox on your Android OS device. 2. Go to https://insight.deif.com or scan the above QR code. 3. Press the menu button on the top-right corner of the screen. 4. Select Add to homescreen. 5. You now have a shiny new icon on the home screen of your Android device.

  • Page 43: Ios

    1. Open Safari on your iOS device. 2. Go to https://insight.deif.com or scan the above QR code. 3. Press the share button at the bottom of the screen. 4. Find and select the Add to homescreen function. 5. You can edit the name of the icon and/or press the Add button on the top-right corner of the screen.

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