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  • Page 1 XLink 100/500 Data Logger Operational Manual...
  • Page 2 Sterling, VA 20164 +1 703 406-2800 sales@otthydromet.com www.otthydromet.com All rights reserved. All content is the intellectual property of OTT HydroMet. Reprinting, duplication and translation (even as excerpts) are only permitted with the prior written consent of OTT HydroMet. Subject to technical change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Scope of supply Order numbers and variant code Product variants Accessories and spare parts About this manual Other applicable documents General signs and symbols Explanation of warnings General safety instructions Intended use Potential misuse Personnel qualification Operator obligations Personnel obligations Correct handling Risk of burns due to hot surfaces...
  • Page 4 Transport, storage, and unpacking Unpacking Storage Installation Mechanical installation 7.1.1 Requirements of the installation site 7.1.2 Installing device 7.1.3 Installing option card 7.1.4 Installing SIM card Electrical installation 7.2.1 Connecting to earth ground point 7.2.2 Connecting battery to power supply 7.2.3 Connecting to PC 7.2.4...
  • Page 5 9.1.10 Configuring SDI-12 sensors 9.1.11 Downloading log data 9.1.12 Viewing and clearing the status 9.1.13 Obtaining software version 9.1.14 Setting time Setting up XLink 9.2.1 Measurement setup 9.2.2 Telemetry setup Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance schedule 10.2 Retrofitting NEMA housing with ventilation Troubleshooting 11.1 Fault elimination...

  • Page 6: Scope Of Supply

    1 Scope of supply The following items are included with delivery: – Site controller – USB-A to micro-USB cable <6>...

  • Page 7: Order Numbers And Variant Code

    2 Order numbers and variant code 2.1 Product variants Variant Order number Basic (Logger only) XLINK 100 no modem XLINK100-1 XLINK 100 no modem, NEMA 4-box XLINK100-1E XLINK 500 no modem XLINK500-1 XLINK 500 no modem, NEMA 4-box XLINK500-1E EU LTE XLINK 100, EU LTE XLINK100-C3-1 XLINK 100, EU LTE, NEMA 4-box, external antenna...

  • Page 8: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Variant Order number XLINK 100, IRIDIUM DOD, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK100-IRD-1E XLINK 500, IRIDIUM DOD XLINK500-IRD-1 XLINK 500, IRIDIUM DOD, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK500-IRD-1C XLINK 500, IRIDIUM DOD, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK500-IRD-1E Pluggable option cards Iridium telemetry pluggable modem card IRIDIUM-MOD-1 Iridium DOD (restricted) telemetry pluggable modem IRIDIUM-MOD-1D...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    3.1 Other applicable documents The following documents contain further information on installation, maintenance and calibration: – Operations & Maintenance Manual SUTRON XLINK 100/500 3.2 General signs and symbols The signs and symbols used in the operating manual have the following meaning: Practical tip This symbol indicates important and useful information.

  • Page 10: General Safety Instructions

    4 Do not change or convert the product in any way. 4 Do not perform any repairs yourself. 4 Get OTT HydroMet to examine and repair any defects. 4 Ensure that the product is correctly disposed of. Do not dispose of it in household waste.

  • Page 11: Risk Of Burns Due To Hot Surfaces

    4.7 Risk of burns due to hot surfaces If the ambient temperature is too high, the metal parts of the housing may heat up (> 60 °C). Touching the housing can cause burns. 4 Do not touch the housing. 4 Wear protective gloves during installation and maintenance. 4.8 Risks due to radio frequency signals 4.8.1 Risk of exposure to radio frequency The device contains an internal Wi-Fi module with an antenna and a cellular or iridium option card that have a...

  • Page 12: Observing Ambient Conditions

    4.9.3 Observing ambient conditions Continuously high outside temperatures (>30 °C) can cause damage to the battery housing and accumulator acid can leak. Accumulator acid damages the device and can cause burns to skin and eyes. 4 Observe the electrical and climatic limit values given in the specifications. 4 Only use rechargeable batteries and chargers that are suitable and specified for the expected climatic conditions.

  • Page 13: Cellular Compliance Information

    FCC Warning Statement – 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.
  • Page 14 While these modems with our cellular option cards will work with other antennas from other manufacturers, we recommend the following antennas as they have been tested with our products: Manufacturer Part number Laird TRA6927M3 Pulse Larsen SB698MAXX FCC Class A digital device notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 15: Product Description

    5 Product description 5.1 Design and function The XLink devices are site controllers with optional built-in cellular or irdium modems. The devices have been designed for hydrometry, meteorology, and environmental monitoring, and provide the following functions: – Make measurements from sensors monitoring the environment. –...

  • Page 16: Multi-Function Button

    XLink 100 connections Power or battery Micro SD slot Left terminal strip Status LED USB Host Multi-function button: Wi-Fi, reboot RS-232 to PC USB Micro to PC SPI/I2C expansion port Earth ground Option card slot 5.2.1 Multi-function button The multi-function button can be used to set up Wi-Fi and reboot the device. 4 Press the button briefly to turn on the Wi-Fi.

  • Page 17: Rs-232 Connection

    Status Top left LED Top right LED Multi-function button Multi-function button – – Fast flashing blue pressed Wi-Fi turned on but no one – – Blue blink every 3 seconds connected Active Wi-Fi connection – – Solid blue Transmitting – Solid blue –...

  • Page 18: Left Terminal Strip

    5.2.6 Left terminal strip XLink 500 has two terminal strips to provide the connections for sensors and outputs. XLink 100 has only one terminal strip on the left side. The table below describes the purpose of each connection on the left terminal strip for XLink 500 and XLink 100: Left terminal strip No.

  • Page 19: Right Terminal Strip

    5.2.7 Right terminal strip No connections except for earth ground are available on XLink-100. The table below describes the purpose of each connection on the right terminal strip on XLink-500: Right terminal strip No. Connection Description Analog ground Analog ground 0 –5 V A Voltage input for sensors with 0 – 5 V output Analog ground...

  • Page 20: Symbols On The Product

    5.3 Symbols on the product Symbol Meaning Direct current Protective earth ground Connection to an earth ground electrode for lightning protection of internal components Digital ground Connection to the digital sensor ground, negative terminals of the batteries and the solar panel Signal ground Connection to analog sensor ground Chassis ground...

  • Page 21: Transport, Storage, And Unpacking

    6 Transport, storage, and unpacking 6.1 Unpacking 4 Carefully remove the product from the packaging. 4 Check that the delivery is complete and undamaged. 4 If you find any damage or if the delivery is incomplete, then immediately contact the supplier and manufacturer.

  • Page 22: Installation

    7 Installation 7.1 Mechanical installation 7.1.1 Requirements of the installation site The following requirements apply to the installation site: – Sufficient protection from moisture for an IP 41 device – Proper space for the electrical cables – Battery cable with an inline fast fuse to handle current up to 5 A –...

  • Page 23: Installing Option Card

    7.1.3 Installing option card The device may be ordered with either a cellular card or an iridium card from the factory which will be preinstalled into the device. If the option card is replaced, proceed as follows: If a cellular card is used, the modem must have a SIM card. 4 Remove power from the device and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 24: Installing Sim Card

    7.1.4 Installing SIM card NOTICE Damage due to dirt or smudges! Dirt and smudges can damage the SIM card. 4 Handle the SIM card with clean hands. NOTICE Damage due to unclean environment! Dirt accumulation can damage the modem and cause Electro Static Discharge (ESD). 4 Handle the modem in a clean environment.
  • Page 25 4 If there is a SIM card, remove it. 4 Insert the new SIM card. 4 Push the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. 4 Flip the modem board to correctly align the modem with respect to the carrier board. <25>...
  • Page 26 4 Ensure that the U.FL cable ist placed correctly. 4 Align the pins on the modem board and gently push the modem into the carrier board. 4 Use LinkComm “Cell Diags” to verify that the new SIM card is working correctly. <26>...

  • Page 27: Electrical Installation

    7.2 Electrical installation 7.2.1 Connecting to earth ground point NOTICE Damage due to surges! If the earth ground point is not connected properly, this may result in surges that can damage the device. 4 Connect the earth ground point to a suitable ground at the site. 4 Do not rely on AC power ground connections as they are not always properly grounded.

  • Page 28: Connecting To Pc

    7.2.3 Connecting to PC For USB connection: 4 Connect the PC to the USB micro port of the device using a micro USB cable. For Wi-Fi connection: 4 Press the Wi-Fi button on the device to turn on the XLink 100/500 hotspot. 4 Select on the PC the Wi-Fi network from Network Connections.

  • Page 29: Connecting Tipping Bucket

    7.2.6 Connecting tipping bucket A tipping bucket rain gauge is supported via the TB/DIN#2 connection. This connection provides a pull-up resistor (100 K) to 3.3 V to provide power for the contact switch in the rain gauge. Each time the bucket in the rain gauge “tips”...

  • Page 30: Commissioning

    8 Commissioning 8.1 Installing and running LinkComm LinkComm is a application used to view status and configure OTT HydroMet data loggers . LinkComm is used to: – Check status and measurement data – Set up configuration – Download the log and graph the data –...

  • Page 31: Getting Connected

    8.4 Getting connected When LinkComm is opened for the first time, the stations list view appears and New Station is selected by default. 4 If the station list does not appear on small displays, use the Stations link to see the list and select New Station. 4 Specify the Station type, e.g.

  • Page 32: Working Offline

    Setting Description 4 Press the XLink Wi-Fi button. 4 Use the device's network settings to connect to the station's Wi-Fi. Serial Select this option to connect to station via serial cable. XLink uses a virtual serial port over USB. Redirector Select this option if the data logger has been set up access via the Sutron Redirector services.

  • Page 33: Station View

    8.6 Station view After LinkComm is connected to a station, the station view appears. Main menu Setup status button Tabs Disconnect / Connect button 8.6.1 Main menu The main menu shows different options, depending on whether LinkComm is connected to a station or working offline.

  • Page 34: Tabs

    8.6.2 Tabs Depending on the product variant, different tabs are displayed. 4 Use the Tab buttons to select the different tabs, such as: – Dashboard – Measurements – Data – Telemetry – Scripts – Other Setup – Diagnostics 8.6.3 Setup status button The button shows the setup status and whether LinkComm and the station have the same status.

  • Page 35: Disconnect / Connect Button

    8.6.4 Disconnect / connect button The button shows the status of the current connection from LinkComm to the station. Button State Action LinkComm is connected to the station. 4 Use the button to disconnect LinkComm from the station. LinkComm is not connected to the station. 4 Use the button to connect LinkComm to the station.

  • Page 36: Making Changes

    8.8 Making changes The Measurements and Telemetry tabs can be used to make changes to the setup. The following steps are described for the measurements and also apply to change the telemetry setup: 4 Select the Measurements tab. 4 Select the desired measurement from the list on the left side. 4 On smaller displays use the Measurement 1 link to open the list and select the desired measurement.

  • Page 37: Viewing Data

    4 Click or press the button to send the changed setup to the station. Some settings cannot be changed if there is a remote connection via GPRS or CDMA. For example, recording cannot be turned off, listening cannot be deactivated and transmission cannot be disabled. 8.9 Viewing data The Data tab can be used to view historical data, and to download the log.

  • Page 38: Generating Diagnostics

    8.10 Generating diagnostics The Diagnostics tab provides extensive diagnostics information and offers tools for performing various diagnostics and maintenance operations. For example: – Get diagnostics information including software versions and data usage – Terminal and data flow views – SDI-12 command utility –...

  • Page 39: Operation

    LinkComm is running, and there is a connection to the station via USB, RS-232, or Wi-Fi. Further information can be found in the Operations & Maintenance Manual SUTRON XLINK 100/500. An overview of the LinkComm interface can be found in the section Station view [} 33].

  • Page 40: Testing Measurements

    4 Locate and open the desired setup file. The setup file is a .txt file and may have been created via Export Setup or the Diagnostics tab. ð LinkComm will prompt for confirmation of “replace the current setup ... Continue with import?“: –...

  • Page 41: Configuring Sdi-12 Sensors

    4 Enter the desired sensor reading and confirm with the OK button. ð The system logs two events: – The value before the calibration of sensor reading. – The value after the calibration of the sensor reading. 4 Set the Tx Data content to “Last” and calibrated values will be transmitted. 9.1.10 Configuring SDI-12 sensors 4 Select the Measurements tab.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Xlink

    LinkComm, any terminal program can be used to access all of the features via the command line interface. Further information can be found in the Operations & Maintenance Manual SUTRON XLINK 100/500. 9.2.1 Measurement setup The measurements tab in LinkComm is where the measurement setups are managed. A measurement is the process of collecting data from a sensor.
  • Page 43 4 Use the right and left arrows to scroll between the sensor templates. ð The sensor parameters are predefined, including the metadata: sensor picture, wiring diagram, manufacturer, model, description, and units. The sensor metadata is not stored in XLink, only in the station definition in LinkComm. 4 Go to the Filter Options section and select the Manufacturer and the Interface.
  • Page 44 4 Go to the Sensor section. 4 Select the Measure type and the Units. ð Changes are automatically saved to setup. 4 Adjust the text fields as necessary. For further explanations, see the table below. 4 Use the Change links to adjust the Icon and the sensor picture. 4 Use the M1 Defaults button to set all settings, including metadata, for the measurement to default values.
  • Page 45 9.2.1.2 Setting up measurement time and interval Measurement time and interval dictate when the measurement will be made. The time controls when the measurement is started. The interval controls how often the measurement is made. 4 Select the Measurements tab. 4 Go to the Schedule section.
  • Page 46 4 Set the Averaging time. 4 Specify the samples: Parameter Description Averaging time Determines how long to collect samples for. Sampling interval Dictates how often to collect each sample. Subsamples Tells how many sensor readings to include in each sample. Do not use Subsamples unless you need two levels of averaging.
  • Page 47 Example: Average temperature over an hour 4 To know the average temperature for an hour, set the Averaging time to 1 hour. 4 Do not change Sampling interval and Subsamples. ð The station collects sensor data all throughout the hour. 4 If the power consumption is unacceptable to measure the sensor continuously for an hour, set the Sampling interval to 1 minute to take 1 sample every minute.
  • Page 48 – 12:03 Sample sensor (reading = 3.0). There are not enough samples to produce an average. System will still compute and log a result producing a value of 2.0. – 12:04 Sample sensor (reading = 4.0). There are not enough samples to produce an average. System will still compute and log a result producing a value of 2.5.

  • Page 49: Telemetry Setup

    Multiple telemetry setups are required to transmit data to different servers over the cellular network. Also multiple setups are required to allow both scheduled and alarm transmissions. Further information can be found in the Operations & Maintenance Manual SUTRON XLINK 100/500. <49>...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    10 Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance schedule The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the local weather and environmental conditions. The following maintenance works are recommended for all devices: Interval Activity Performed by Minimum once per year 4 Clean the device using common mild window Operator cleaning products.

  • Page 51: Retrofitting Nema Housing With Ventilation

    10.2 Retrofitting NEMA housing with ventilation When charging rechargeable batteries, certain amounts of hydrogen and oxygen gas (oxyhydrogen gas) escape, depending on the battery technology used. This gas mixture is extremely flammable and must be transported to the outside. If the NEMA housing does not have a vent, the supplied venting device must be retrofitted as follows: 4 Remove the dummy plug (1) including the counter nut (2) or any other if this inlet is already in use.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting 11.1 Fault elimination Fault Possible cause Measures Sensor failure SDI-12 sensor: Error is recorded when 4 Check the sensor wiring. the SDI-12 sensor does not reply to the 4 Replace the sensor. measure and to the data commands Analog sensor: Error is recorded when analog to digital converter cannot read the input, such as input voltage being out...
  • Page 53 – No measurements are set up to be included in the transmission data Hardware failure Any hardware issues noted since boot up. 4 Contact the OTT HydroMet customer The hardware error is also placed in the service representatives. log with a code and indicates a serious problem with the unit.

  • Page 54: Repair

    12 Repair 12.1 Customer support 4 Have repairs carried out by OTT HydroMet service personnel. 4 Only carry out repairs yourself if you have first consulted OTT HydroMet. 4 Contact your local representative: www.otthydromet.com/en/contact-us 4 Include the following information: – instrument model –...

  • Page 55: Notes On Disposing Of Old Devices

    In accordance with the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG; national implementation of EU Directive 2012/19/EU), OTT HydroMet takes back old devices in the Member States of the European Union and disposes of them in the proper manner. The devices that this concerns are labeled with the following symbol: 4 For further information on the take-back procedure contact OTT HydroMet: OTT Hydromet Corp.

  • Page 56: Technical Data

    14 Technical data 14.1 Electrical data Specification Value Protection type XLink: IP41 XLink variants with NEMA enclosure: IP66 Operating temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C Compliance CE, FCC, ISED Wire gauge...

  • Page 57: Dimensions And Weight

    Specification Analog - Single ended Analog - Differential Analog - 4 - 20 mA (XLink 500 only) (XLink 500 only) (XLink 500 only) Number of inputs Range* 0 to 5 V ± 39 mV, ± 312 mV, ± 2.5 V 0 to 22 mA Accuracy at 25 °C 0.04 % typ. FS 0.04 % typ.
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