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- Page 1 Single Channel Node Instruction Manual Quick installation guide and system operation Important safety, compliance and warranty information...
- Page 2 Move S.r.l. Piazza Cavour 7, 20121 Milan - Italy Via Guglielmo Lippi Francesconi 1256/J, 55100 Lucca - Italy P.IVA: 09887990969 MOVE SOLUTIONS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SERVICE Visit the website at www.movesolutions.it for contact information relating to office addresses and telephone numbers.
- Page 3 Single Channel Node Instruction Manual English Read Manual Before Product Use LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT © 2021 Move S.p.a. All rights reserved. PUBBLICATION Printed in Italy June 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION: The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notifica- tion.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Index Warnings ..............FCC Compliance . - Page 5 ........... . . Move Cloud Platform™...
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Page 6: Warnings
For the correct and safe operation of the product, it is recommended to read and follow the instructions in this manual. Great attention should be paid to the following warnings. Move Solutions shall not be held responsible for inconveniences, damage or malfunctions due to lack of com- pliance to the prescriptions and suggested use in this manual. - Page 7 the device or the user, such as thunderstorms or snowstorms. • Do not disperse the product or part of it in the environment. • Correct functioning of the product in environments with high radio activity is not guaranteed. • The product is compliant to all regulations concerning the fair use of ISM radio bands.
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Page 8: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 9: Ised Compliance
ISED Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. -
Page 10: Symbols And Provisions Used In The Documentation
Symbols and provisions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION Fire Danger icons warn of the CAUTION indicates a potentially possibility of fire. hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury. - Page 11 Single Channel Node...
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Page 12: General Description
NTC thermistor when present.. The Single Channel Node can be remotely configured through the Move Cloud Platform™, where it is also possible to visualize the data, convert it and analyze it. - Page 13 Each node is compatible with only one type of probe, so make sure you have chosen the right type when ordering. The Single Channel Node is part of the Move Solutions range of LoRaWAN products for monitoring purposes; as such, the node needs a LoRaWAN gateway (such as the Move Solutions Gateway Pro) to connect to the Move Cloud Platform™.
- Page 14 The data is sampled by the Single Channel Node in two possible modes: • Programmed sampling, where the node acquires the data from the probe at fixed intervals configurable through the platform. • Triggered sampling, where on top of the Programmed sampling a threshold can be selected on the internal accelerometer of the node to acquire data from the probe immediately after an extraordinary event has happened.
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Page 15: Technical Data
Technical Data Operation Operating temperature range -40°C to +80°C IP rating IP67 2 LiSOCl2 batteries Batteries (suggested: EVE ER34615EHR2) Battery connector JST EHR-2 Radio coverage 1 km in line of sight with gateway Current consumption (when idle, 0.25 mA programmed acquisition mode) Current consumption (when idle, 0.65 mA triggered acquisition mode) -
Page 16: Technical Data Specific For Each Type Of Single Channel Node
Mechanical Cable gland accepted cable diameter 3 to 8 mm Screw terminal accepted cable 30 to 14 AWG Dimensions 130 x 171.2 x 62 mm Material Polycarbonate Weight 500 g 3.1 Technical data specific for each type of Single Channel Node Technical data for Single Channel Node | 4-20 mA ... - Page 17 Technical data for Single Channel Node | Voltage Output (12V) Probe supply voltage 12.3 VDC Minimum accuracy ±0.2% of reading or ±2 mV Measurement span 0 – 12 VDC Auxiliary NTC channel Technical data for Single Channel Node | Potentiometer Probe supply voltage 2.7 VDC Minimum accuracy...
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Page 18: What's In The Box
2 pcs. Anchors (M6x25mm, fixing hole 8mm) 2 pcs. Socket cap screws (M6x30mm) Move Solutions flyer with a QR code linking to the most 1 pc. up-to-date documentation Carefully examine what’s inside the package and check that everything is present and in excellent condition. - Page 19 A label identical to the one on the packaging is affixed on the side of the Single Channel Node. On the back of the Single Channel Node another label specifies the product code and type of the Single Channel Node. Refer to the following chapters for more information on Single Channel Node types.
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Page 20: Quick Guide To Installation
Annex C. Tighten the cable gland and close the lid. If the gateway is already running, you can start checking your data on the Move Cloud Platform™ within a few minutes. Otherwise, a maximum time of 30 minutes after the installation of the gateway is required before the node can be viewed on the platform. -
Page 21: Wiring A Probe
Wiring a probe CAUTION • When connecting a probe to the node, disconnect the batteries. • Before connecting a probe, verify that it is compatible with the type of node you are planning to connect it to. This means checking that the type of node is suitable to read the output of the probe, and that the voltage supplied by the node is in the range of acceptable supply voltages for the probe. -
Page 22: Wiring Instructions | Mv/V
CAUTION • Before reconnecting the batteries after wiring the probe, check the wiring to avoid damaging the node, the batteries, or the probe due to incorrect wiring. 6.1 Wiring instructions Single Channel Node | 4 – 20 mA The Single Channel Node supports 4-20 mA probes with 2 or 3 wires. Other types might be possible to read with an external power supply. -
Page 23: Wiring Instructions | Ntc
4-20 mA | 3 WIRES The wires in 3-wire 4-20 mA probes are usually: • A power wire (often called ‘VCC’, ‘Power’, ‘E+’), usually red • A ground wire (often called ‘GND’, ‘E-‘, ‘0V’), usually black • A signal wire (often called ‘Signal’, ‘S’, ‘S+’), other colors, often white or green The wires should be connected as follows: Position in the terminal 4-20 mA | 3 wires Probe connectors... - Page 24 CAUTION • The naming conventions and color code of wires is not standard and can vary significantly from probe to probe and manufacturer to manufactu- rer. Only act based on certain information. Refer to the manufacturer of your probe for specific information. The wires in 4-wire mV/V probes are usually: •...
- Page 25 6.3 Wiring instructions Single Channel Node | Voltage Output (5V) This node supports probes that can work with a power supply of 5 VDC, and output a signal between 0 and 5 Volts, referred to the same ground as the power supply. These probes usually have 3 wires, sometimes 4.
- Page 26 6.4 Wiring instructions Single Channel Node | Voltage Output (12V) This node supports probes that can work with a power supply of 12.3 VDC, and output a signal between 0 and 12 Volts, referred to the same ground as the power supply. These probes usually have 3 wires, sometimes 4.
- Page 27 6.5 Wiring instructions Single Channel Node | Potentiometer These probes typically accept any supply voltage and give a voltage output between 0 and the supplied voltage. These probes usually have 3 wires. CAUTION • The naming conventions and color code of wires is not standard and can vary significantly from probe to probe and manufacturer to manufactu- rer.
- Page 28 6.6 Wiring instructions Single Channel Node | Vibrating Wire Vibrating wire probes consist of a winding (or coil) which allows to excite a metal string and to read its vibration frequency, which varies according to the geotechni- calquantities of interest. CAUTION •...
- Page 29 6.7 Wiring instructions Single Channel Node | Pt100/Pt1000 The Pt100 and Pt1000 probes consist of a platinum resistance whose value depends on the temperature. By measuring the resistance of the sensor, it is therefore possible to trace its temperature. These types of probes typically have 4 wires. These wires are combined in pairs marked with the same color, usually white and red.
- Page 30 6.6 Wiring instructions Single Channel Node | NTC These types of probes typically have 2 wires. These wires can be swapped without consequences. Here we will call “NTC+” the first wire, and “Signal -“ the other. The wires should be connected as follows: Position in the terminal Vibrating Wire Probe connectors...
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Page 31: Acquired Data
In Programmed Acquisition, the Single Channel Node starts acquiring data once every given period, which can be set by the user through the Move Cloud Platform™. The Programmed acquisitions are aligned to 00:00 UTC. This means that if the acquisition cadence is set to 2 minutes, the acquisitions will start at 00:00, 00:02, 00:04, 00:06 UTC and so on. -
Page 32: Acquisition For Vibrating Wire
During the warmup phase the node does nothing and waits for a predetermined time, which can be managed via the Move Cloud Platform™, to give time to the probe to turn on and make sure that the data that is read is valid. For simpler probes a warmup of 1 second may be sufficient, while for more complex probes - especially 4-20 mA 3-wire, Voltage Output (5V) and Voltage Output (12V) - the warmup time can vary greatly. -
Page 33: Additional Data
After that, the node will use this information to reduce the time and power required for the next acquisitions. Sometimes the vibrating conditions of the probe may prevent the node from latching to the correct frequency. In that case it’s important to check the minimum and maximum frequencies and the advanced options on the platform. -
Page 34: Installation On Site
Installation on site When installing the Single Channel Node, it is important to follow some basic prescrip- tions to ensure the correct operation of the product. First, locate the antenna on the inside of the node. The antenna is on the shorter side of the node, on the inner side of the wall were the label is affixed. - Page 35 Avoid, if possible, to locate the gateway vertically above or under the node. If this cannot be avoided, it is best to keep the two antennas perpendicular to one another. Rontal PosItIon good PosItIon best sIgnal PoweR low sIgnal PoweR ateway ntenna Keep the node and the gateway in line of sight as much as possible, as obstacles along...
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Page 36: Move Cloud Platform
Move Cloud Platform™ To access your Move Cloud Platform™, connect to the URL that you have been supplied with by Move Solutions™ and log in with your credentials. Through the Move Cloud Platform™ you’ll be able to: • check the data of the last 24 hours and the current state of all your devices •... - Page 37 Wire and so on), • Converted data allows you to apply a variety of formulae (custom conversion) or choose a probe that has previously been validated by Move Solutions and apply a pre-configured conversion. • Warmup allows you to select the amount of time that the node must wait between turning on the probe and starting to acquire.
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Page 38: Specific Settings For 4-20 Ma
9.2 Specific settings for 4-20 mA Single Channel Node To setup the conversion of a 4-20 mA probe, the platform asks for 4 parameters, which are the minimum and maximum values in mA, and the relative conversion of each of the values. By doing so, the platform constructs a straight line between the two points to obtain a conversion rule. - Page 39 Simply put, a load cell that ouputs 1.4 mV/V with 1 kN of load on it has a gain or sen- sitivity of 1.4 mV/V/kN. This is the parameter that needs to be input on the platform. Note that the easiest way to recognize this parameter is its unit of measurement, which is mV/V divided by the unit of measurement of the probe.
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Page 40: Specific Settings For Voltage Output (5V) And (12V)
9.4 Specific settings for Voltage Output (5V) and Voltage Output (12V) Single Channel Node To setup the conversion of a Voltage Output probe, the platform asks for 4 parame- ters, which are the minimum and maximum values in V, and the relative conversion of each of the values. -
Page 41: Specific Settings For Vibrating Wire
The formula is: Omeas Rmeas Where is the output measurement, is the raw measurement, and Omax Omin are the parameters input by the user. For example, a potentiometric crackmeter with a fullscale measure of 100 mm will Omin Omax have = 0 mm, = 100 mm. - Page 42 LINEAR FORMULA The simplest way to convert the frequency from the vibrating wire probe to a geotech- nical unit of measurement is applying a conversion factor to the corresponding linear digit. The linear formula requires the user to insert the conversion factor (referred to as “gain”...
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Page 43: Specific Settings Pt100/Pt1000
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION Vibrating wire probes often include an NTC thermistor to measure the probe’s tempe- rature as this information can be used to compensate thermal effects on the measure. In the Probe configuration tab, after configuring the auxiliary NTC and its conversion formula it’s possible to activate the temperature compensation function. -
Page 44: Specific Settings Ntc
9.8 Specific settings NTC Single Channel Node NTC probes readings in Ohms are usually converted to Celsius degrees through the Steinhart-Hart equation. The equation requires the user to enter three parameters, usually called The equation is as follows: These parameters should be available on the calibration report, datasheet or user manual of the probe. -
Page 45: Maintenance
In this event, only use the prescribed batteries. For information on how to provision said batteries, please contact a Move Solutions representative. If the prescribed batteries are unavailable, or provisioning is not possible, consult a Move Solutions representative to find a viable alternative. -
Page 46: Overall Dimensions
Overall dmensions 104 mm 61 mm 171 mm Instruction manual - EN... -
Page 47: Annex A About Warmup
Annex A About Warmup Warmup is the time required for the probe to correctly turn on and respond with a valid data. The nature of the data can vary greatly depending on the technology employed on the probe: simple analog probes such as thermistors, potentiometers and such usually have a very fast warmup that is almost impossible to notice. -
Page 48: Annex B Optimizing Battery Life
Annex B Optimizing battery life The life of the Single Channel Node’s batteries depends heavily on the needs of the probe connected to it. The main consumption factors for the node are: The number of acquisitions over a given time The duration of the acquisitions The average current consumption of the probe Whether the accelerometer is active or not... -
Page 49: Annex C Field Test Function
Annex C Field test function Once the sensor has been connected to the node and the batteries have been recon- nected, it is possible to carry out a first reading test to verify correct installation, even in the absence of the gateway. The procedure for this test function is the following: Press the RESET button and wait for the two LEDs to turn on. - Page 50 HOW TO INTERPET THE DATA The data is represented on four digits by flashing first of the green LED, then of the red LED, then again of the green LED and then again of the red LED. A series of quick flashes means ‘0’, otherwise each LED flashes a number of times equal to the corresponding digit.
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Page 51: Annex D Zeroing
Annex D Zeroing One useful feature on the Move Cloud Platform™ is the zeroing function, located in the Acquisition parameters tab, in the Settings menu. By clicking on the Zero the measure button, the last measure from the probe is saved and used as a tare for future (and past) measurements. - Page 52 Fmeas Tmeas Where are the current frequency and temperature measure- Finstallation Tinstallation ments, while are the frequency and temperature measurements when the probe was first installed. This case is covered automatically by zeroing, too, by pressing the Zero the measure button after correctly installing the probe.
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Page 53: Annex E Troubleshooting
Annex E Troubleshooting Here we seek to give a few pointers to the most common misfunctions and Suggested countermeasures. WARNING • Remember to always disconnect the batteries before physically operating on the node. THE SINGLE CHANNEL NODE IS OFFLINE First of all, check whether the gateway is online. If the gateway is offline, refer to its manual or to the customer service to solve the problem. -
Page 54: Pt100/Pt1000 And Ntc
PROBE DATA IS LOWER THAN EXPECTED There may be a problem with warmup, try a longer warmup time. Check the raw data as well to make sure it’s not a conversion problem. 4-20 mA: READING IN RAW MODE IS CLOSE TO 0 mA Check the wiring. - Page 55 POTENTIOMETER: READING IN RAW MODE IS CLOSE TO 100% Check the wiring. The signal wire might be touching the power wire. VIBRATING WIRE: READING IN RAW MODE IS STUCK AT 100’000 Hz The probe is giving a very weak response. Check the wiring: the coil wires might be connected incorrectly.
- Page 56 MOVE SOLUTIONS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SERVICE Visit the website at www.movesolutions.it for contact information relating to office addresses and telephone numbers. Instruction manual - EN...
- Page 57 LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT © 2023 Move S.p.a. All rights reserved. PUBBLICATION Made in Italy 06/2023 Single Channel Node...
- Page 58 Move S.p.a. Piazza Cavour 7, 20121 Milan - Italy Via Guglielmo Lippi Francesconi 1256/J, 55100 Lucca - Italy P.IVA: 09887990969...
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