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GSM Modem datalogger
User manual
ATAL B.V.
Ampèrestraat 35-37
NL-1446 TR PURMEREND
Postbus 783
NL-1440 AT PURMEREND
T (+31) 0299 630 610
F (+31) 0299 630 611
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info@atal.nl
I www.atal.nl

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  • Page 1 ATR-Series GSM Modem datalogger User manual ATAL B.V. Ampèrestraat 35-37 NL-1446 TR PURMEREND Postbus 783 NL-1440 AT PURMEREND T (+31) 0299 630 610 F (+31) 0299 630 611 info@atal.nl I www.atal.nl...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Displaying the device data ............11 Menu Options ................15 MODELS PRODUCED ................16 ATAL VISION PROGRAM ................ 24 SETTING UP THE DEVICE ..............25 How to set up the device by means of a program ......25 The device setup from a program (Configuration) ....... 25 APPLICATION NOTES ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    LED, or acoustically. In addition, all ATR series dataloggers contain a GSM modem enabling to send alarm SMS messages to up to four selected receivers and can send values over a GPRS data connection using JSON messages when changing the alarm status.
  • Page 4 General view of a ATR series datalogger (ATR-05 model):...

  • Page 5: Safety Measures And Unauthorized Manipulations

    Safety measures and unauthorized manipulations Read the following safety directions carefully before putting the device into operation. Follow these instructions when using the device! • Legislative conditions. This datalogger contains a radio transmitter working in GSM frequency bands and using power values that are shown in its Technical parameters. These bands and power values are used in the countries of the European Union.

  • Page 6: Guide To Installation And Usage Of The Device

    Guide to installation and usage of the device Inserting the SIM card into the device • Prepare suitable SIM card - depending on the intended use, prepare a SIM card that will meet the expected amount of sent SMS messages and transmitted data.

  • Page 7: Installing The Datalogger, Placing The Probes

    • Removing the card from the SIM card holder • Screw up the rear cover of the device - at first check the seal in the nut for integrity, then screw down the lid with the aid of four self-cutting screws. ATTENTION –...
  • Page 8 • This device may be operated as a portable one. In this kind of operation avoid the device falling. Try to maintain the proper working position. • You can screw the device on the wall or some other solid base •...

  • Page 9: Device Set-Up

    • Connect the device to the computer - on the datalogger side, use a USB cable provided with a USB-C terminal. • Setting up the device - with the aid of the Atal Vision program, set up the device identification, the names of the points to be measured, the recording mode, the alarms and there signalling.

  • Page 10: Device Disposal Procedure

    the charging speed with the power on is deliberately slowed down to avoid excessive measurement influence. If you want to charge the device as soon as possible, turn it off first. When the device is turned off, the fast charging mode is automatically activated. Fully charged battery is indicated on the display of the device usually within 6 hours.

  • Page 11: Operating The Datalogger From The Keypad

    Operating the datalogger from the keypad Displaying the device data Data memory occupancy - this display section offers information about the current condition of the free space existing in the data memory. The blinking of the Memory symbol indicates that the preset memory occupancy limit has been exceeded.
  • Page 12 A continuous recording with a preset interval is ON and running. The recording is ON in the device and it is running at present. This kind of display is utilized, when the record activity is dependent on the alarm or the external input condition. The recording is ON in the device but it is not running at present.
  • Page 13 Battery condition this symbol provides overview information about the current battery charging condition. The charging is indicated by flashing one of these symbols. Battery conditions during battery operation of the device: Fully charged battery Partly discharged battery Heavily discharged battery Totally discharged battery, the device will be switched OFF.
  • Page 14 the display unit. The upper push button serves to toggle between the measured values („the screens“): The lower push button serves to toggle between the currently measured values and the Min/Max values: The device can also be set up to toggle the „screens“ automatically, in for about 5 sec interval.

  • Page 15: Menu Options

    Menu Options The menu can be entered by pressing a combination of both keys. In any case, using the keypad must be enabled in the device configuration. Individual menu items, too, may be disabled in the device setup. It is e. g. possible to switch on the device in this way, but it is not possible to switch it off.

  • Page 16: Models Produced

    Models produced The models produced differ from one another by types and ranges of values to be measured. The datalogger’s input channels are invariably assigned to these values. The user cannot change the type and range of the values to be measured. If GSM communication is used, it is necessary to pay attention to a sufficient level of GSM signal at the location.
  • Page 17 ATR-11 Compact thermometer - hygrometer This model is designed to measure temperature, relative humidity and dew-point temperature by internal sensor, no additional probes or sensors can be connected. It is characterized by a simple and compact design and a relatively long response to a temperature and humidity jump, compare to model with external probes.
  • Page 18 ATR-12 Compact thermometer - hygrometer with optional external temperature probe This model is designed to measure temperature, relative humidity and dew-point temperature by internal sensor, moreover one additional external temperature probe Pt1000/E can be connected. Internal sensors are located under the grid on the front of the unit and are protected with Teflon foil.
  • Page 19 ATR-CTP Compact thermometer - hygrometer - pressure gauge - concentration meter This model is designed to measure temperature, relative humidity, dew-point temperature, barometric pressure the concentration of CO in the air by internal sensors. Barometric pressure can be measured as absolute or recalculated to sea level.
  • Page 20 ATR-19 Compact CO concentration meter This model is designed to measure concentration of CO2 in the air by internal sensors. No additional probes or sensors can be connected. It is characterized by a simple and compact design and a relatively long response in the measured quantities, compare to model with external probes.
  • Page 21 ATR-06 Two-channel binary-input thermometer for external probes This model can measure up to two temperature values, which are sensed by outdoor Pt1000/0 series probes. In addition, it is provided with two binary inputs for monitoring voltage-signal changes or changes of a signal coming from voltage-free...
  • Page 22 ATR-10 Datalogger with 3 inputs 0 - 20 mA and 1 binary input This model is used to measure up to three signals from current loops (0 to 20) mA DC while allowing one binary input to be monitored. The current inputs are passive and are not galvanically separated from one another.
  • Page 23 ATR-14 Two-channel binary-input counter This model includes four inputs. Two of them can function as counters, and all four inputs can function as binary inputs. Both counter and binary inputs serve to monitor voltage signals or signals coming from a voltage-free contact. The binary input changes are registered immediately, irrespectively of the recording interval setting.

  • Page 24: Atal Vision Program

    • 1 GB memory Program description ______________________________ The Atal Vision program is used to set up ATR devices, to obtain the recorded data and the currently measured values. The program is available free of charge (www.atal.nl), any number of devices can be connected simultaneously (e. g. data from several devices can be downloaded concurrently;...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Device

    Complete device setup can be performed by the aid of the Atal Vision user software (hereinafter SW). During configuration editing the device can work normally, nevertheless the access to some functions (record download, contemporary configuration editing by other users) is limited.
  • Page 26 General - Preferences _____________________________ In this panel you can choose the unit with which the device will measure the temperature (Default temperature unit °C/°F). With some devices the pressure unit can be chosen, too (Default atmospheric pressure unit). When the device does not measure the atmospheric pressure, but when it is necessary to know its value to measure some quantities (calculated humidity and CO ), the atmospheric pressure value must...
  • Page 27 you can set the measurement interval to 1 minute. The CO concentration channel measures with a 2-minute interval and can be extended up to 10 minutes to save more battery life. For details concerning power consumption, see Technical parameters. Record _________________________________________ The choices that are available in this panel serve to control the device‘s recording functions.
  • Page 28 Channels_______________________________________ In this panel you can set all input channels. The assignment of the measurement value and its range to a channel is factory-set and cannot be changed. Supply a suitable name of the location to be measured for each channel and decide whether it will be switched on for measurement and for recording.
  • Page 29 a similar significance (Alarm hysteresis). It prevents the alarm from oscillating in the case that the measurement value varies around the alarm limit value. It is not recommended to set it equal zero. Thus, the setting for generating an alarm is completed. It remains to decide, whether the alarm should be indicated optically by means of a LED diode on the device (Optical signalling - LED), acoustically (Activate internal acoustic signalling) or by sending a alarm text...
  • Page 30 An alarm can be signalized by a fast flashing of the LED diode on the device panel (Optical signalling - LED). In the case that only one alarm originating from a measurement value is active, a yellow LED is flashing. In the case that more alarms occur simultaneously, or a system alarm or an alarm originating from an exceeded memory occupancy limit...
  • Page 31 - continuous - optical and/or acoustic signalling is deactivated until the next alarm occurs. In this case, the "Reactivate muted alarm signalling" item must be deactivated in the device configuration. - time-limited (temporary) - if the alarm is still active after the preset time interval has elapsed since the alarm signal is cancelled, the optical and/or acoustic signalling will be reactivated again.
  • Page 32 Modem - General _________________________________ In the configuration enter the PIN code for your SIM card, if required (given by the settings of the SIM card used). By default, your device is set to not require the PIN code. If the PIN code is set on the SIM card and the required pin is set incorrectly in the device configuration, the SIM card will be blocked when attempting to connect to the GSM network, see Display warnings chapter.
  • Page 33 Modem – Text message - Keep alive SMS ______________ In this panel you can set Keep-alive SMS sending parameters. It means sending information messages at regular intervals, regardless of alarm status. Set the interval for sending Keep-alive text messages. Such messages can be sent by the device to all selected recipients on regular interval basis.
  • Page 34 In the URL field, enter the destination address where you want to send messages. For use with Atal Database, type the address of the SOAP server, see chapter 8.2 Automatic data sending to the database in Atal Database manual (e.g.

  • Page 35: Application Notes

    Application notes Operation with a constantly connected charger __________ Datalogger is primarily intended to be operated as an autonomous unit powered by its built-in batteries. Nevertheless, you can also operate it with a charger which is constantly connected to it, or with a computer. The datalogger’s internal charging circuitry controls the battery charging process based on its instantaneous condition, thus protecting it against damage.
  • Page 36 USB equipment in the computer. This may be corrected by closing the Atal Vision utility program (including the communication service) and starting it subsequently. Restart the computer, if the above mentioned measure is not the proper remedy. Check whether new HID equipment will appear in Device administrator after the device has been connected to the computer.
  • Page 37 • If the blue diode does not start flashing at all, then the datalogger‘s radio section has not been activated at all. It may be caused by an improper setting: A non-functioning SIM card has been inserted, the SIM Card has been blocked because a wrong PIN has been entered, the alarm is not activated at all, no phone number is assigned to the alarm, and the like).

  • Page 38: Recommendations For Operation And Maintenance

    Recommendations for operation and maintenance Datalogger operation in several application areas________ Before putting the device into operation, it should be considered, if its usage is suitable for the intended purpose. In connection with this consideration the device‘s optimum settings should be determined. In the case that the device is part of a larger measurement system, instructions for its metrological and operational checks should be developed...
  • Page 39 Positioning of humidity sensors: The positioning of humidity sensors depends again on the application requirements. Humidity measurements in refrigerators without additional humidity stabilization can be very questionable. When the cooling is switched on/off, there may be significant changes in humidity in the range of tens of percent, even if the mean value is correct.
  • Page 40 Service recommendations _________________________ Engineering support and service activities are provided by the device distributor. His contact person‘s address is given in the Certificate of warranty included with the product. WARNING - Unskilled intervention into the device may lead to loss of warranty!

  • Page 41: Technical Parameters

    Technical parameters Power supply The device is supplied from an internal Li-ion battery, which is placed under the rear cover. The battery may be replaced by the producer or an authorized service provider only. Battery _________________________________________ Battery model used: BAT26001S2P Li-ion 2 PACK US18650VTC5 5200 mAh SONY (2x 2600mAh) Operating lifetime relating to a single charge of the Li-ion accumulator:...

  • Page 42: Usb Communication Interface

    excessive influence of measured values. If you want to charge the device as soon as possible, turn it off first. When the device is turned off, the fast charging mode is automatically activated. Fully charged battery is indicated on the display of the device usually within 6 hours.

  • Page 43: Radio Section

    Radio section The datalogger includes a GSM modem intended for data transfer and sending SMS messages. This modem is only powered up and registered in the GSM network only when SMS messages' sending off is required. Otherwise it is switched off. GSM modem: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz GPRS Mobile Station Class B...

  • Page 44: Parameters Of Datalogger Inputs

    Parameters of datalogger inputs ATR-01 ________________________________________ Measured value: Internal temperature Temperature range: (-20 to +60) °C Accuracy: ± 0.4 °C During battery charging temporary measurement accuracy deterioration may be found. Response time: T63 < 6 min, t90 < 15 min (temperature jump 20 °C, air circulation ca 1 m/s) Display resolution: 0.1 °C...
  • Page 45 Response time: Is determined by the response time of the used probe. Display resolution: 0.1 °C Recommended calibration interval: 2 years ATR-11 ________________________________________ Measured values: Internal temperature, relative humidity. Dew-point temperature calculated from the internal temperature and relative humidity. Ranges: Temperature: (-20 to +60) °C Relative humidity: (0 to 100) %RH without lasting condensation.
  • Page 46 ATR-11R ________________________________________ Measured values: Temperature and relative humidity measured by an external Digi/E series probe. dew-point temperature calculated from measured temperature and the relative humidity. Range, accuracy and response time: Depending on the connected Digi/E series probe. Connection mode: Digi/E series probe. The probe is provided with a 4-pin M8 ELKA 4008V connector.
  • Page 47 Dew-point temperature: ±1.5 °C at an ambient temperature of T< 25 °C and RH >30 %. For details see diagrams in Annex 3. External temperature input (without probe): ± 0.2 °C in the range -90 °C to +100 °C ± 0.2 % of the measured value in the range +100 °...
  • Page 48 Ranges: Temperature: (-20 to +60) °C Relative humidity: (0 to 100) %RH without lasting (*2) condensation Barometric pressure (absolute): 700 hPa to 1100 hPa Concentration of CO in the air: 0 to 5000 ppm Dew-point temperature: -90 to +60 °C (*1) Accuracy Temperature: ±...
  • Page 49 ATR-06 ________________________________________ Measured values: 2 x temperature by an external Pt1000/0 probe 2 x binary input intended for voltage to be applied to it or a voltage-free contact (an open-collector transistor) to be connected to it. This device is not suitable for catching the „voltage applied/not applied”...
  • Page 50 Response time: Is determined by the response time of the used probe. Resolution: 0.1 °C converter range: 16 bits Recommended calibration interval: 2 years ATR-10 ________________________________________ Measured values: 3x current input, 1 x binary input. This input can be configured to accept voltage signals or a voltage-free contact (as e.g.
  • Page 51 ATR-14 ________________________________________ Measured values: 2x user configurable binary input for applying voltage or connecting a voltage-free contact (as e.g. an open- collector transistor). Unlike the ATR-06 model, this input is able to catch also the „voltage applied/not applied“ states. 2 x counting input. This input, like the binary one, can be configured to accept voltage signals or a voltage-free contact e.g.

  • Page 52: Operating And Storage Conditions

    ATR-19 ________________________________________ Measured values: Concentration of CO in the air. Ranges: Concentration of CO2 in the air: 0 to 5000 ppm (the device it is possible to deliver with a range of 0 to 10000 ppm) Accuracy: concentration in the air: 50 + 0.03 ×...

  • Page 53: Mechanical Properties

    Optional accessories: ATRU-AC02 lockable datalogger holder for wall mounting Declaration of conformity This datalogger is in compliance with the requirements of Directive 2014/35/EU. The original Declaration of Conformity can be found on the manufacturer's website www.atal.nl...

  • Page 54: Dimensions

    Dimensions ATR-01, ATR-19 ATR-05...
  • Page 55 ATR-11, ATR-CTP ATR-11R...
  • Page 56 ATR-12 ATR-06, ATR-10, ATR-14...

  • Page 57: Annexes

    Annexes Annex 1: Selected error messages of the device Failure Description and debugging Value exceeding the hardware range (value too low). - The Pt1000 probe is short-circuited. Error 1 Check the probes connected and the signals applied. Value exceeding the hardware range (value too high). - The Pt1000 probe is broken.

  • Page 58: Annex 2: Connection Of The Pt1000/E Serie Probe Connector

    Error Description and debugging The source value of the calculated quantities is not available. Check in the SW whether measurement values are available Error 20 (temperature and relative humidity) for this calculated quantity in question (e.g. the dew-point temperature). Error 21 Calculation failure, incorrect device calibration.

  • Page 59: Annex 3: Accuracy Of The Dew-Point Temperature Measurement

    Annex 3: Accuracy of the dew-point temperature measurement Annex 4: Connecting block Some inputs are equipped with a split self- locking WAGO connector block. Connect wires block with either the supplied ATRU-AC06 or a screwdriver corresponding the size: insert a screwdriver into the connecting block’s angular opening situated...

  • Page 60: Annex 5: Sms Message Format

    Annex 5: SMS message format SMS message format for SYSTEM ALARM: The message header includes: SYSTEM ALARM<enter> „Description of the device DescDev“<enter>“ Depending on the type of alarm, the corresponding text: Data memory limit overflow, Battery warning, Battery empty, Battery Ok, External power lost, External power Ok;...
  • Page 61 DataKeepAliveSMS format (suitable for automated data processing): All data coded into ASCII, it means 1 Byte will be sent as 2 ASCII characters. (hex. value 0x9E will be sent as two ASCII characters ‘9’ ’E’) Initial text "Datalogger" 10 ASCII chars Space 1 ASCII char Serial number...
  • Page 62 HumanKeepAliveSms format: The Text of the message is gradually consisting of the items in the order below. The length of this report is limited to max 160 characters. If the message was longer, then it sends only the first 160 characters. The format of the message: - description of the device from the configuration: max.

  • Page 63: Annex 6: Firmware Updates

    Annex 6: Firmware updates FW version 0.0.118 changes: - added new JSON data version format Version5 - added new parameter: BatteryPercentage. FW version 0.0.117 changes: - added support for Security communications – user rights. FW version 0.0.116 changes: - added new JSON data version format Version4 - added new parameters: RstOk, IntervalPowerMode, IntervalBatteryMode, Rssi - delete parameter: Interval.
  • Page 64 ensure that received data is close to their original time without bigger desynchronization. Undelivered data will be deleted to prevent data time stamp mismatch. - Extended the time to detect GSM signal when logging into the mobile network from 15s to 25s.

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