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- Page 1 R E MOT E M ET H A N E MO N ITO R I N G PL ATFO RM OPERATION & CONFIGURATION GUIDE READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. 851 Transport Drive • Valparaiso, IN 46383 (USA) Phone: 219.465.2700 • www.GasLeakSensors.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WARNINGS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 DESCRIPTION .......................4 STANDARD FEATURES ....................5 SENSOR INFORMATION ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS ...................5 CELLULAR SPECIFICATIONS ������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 EXTERIOR OVERVIEW ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 INTERIOR OVERVIEW ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 DEPLOYMENT GUIDE ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 INCOMING INSPECTION ..................8 QUICK START ......................9 DEPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS ................12 TRIPOD SETUP AND INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) ������������������������������������... -
Page 3: Warnings
WARNINGS ⚠ WARNING Limited by lithium iron phosphate charging temperature. Lower temperature operation will require external or internal heating to maintain sufficient battery temperature for charge acceptance. Contact the manufacturer for more information. ⚠ WARNING When removing the sd card to obtain data, it is recommended to power off the sensor box prior to reinserting the sd card to avoid possible errors. -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION SIZE Fully assembled with anemometer and antenna D x W x H (8in x 12in x 24in) WEIGHT Base unit: 15 lbs. OPERATIONAL -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to l 22° F) TEMPERATURE OPERATING HUMIDITY 0% and <95% non-condensing STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40°C to 60°C BATTERY LIFE... -
Page 5: Standard Features
STANDARD FEATURES • Methane Selective Internal Optical Assembly for Local Detection • Built-in sampling pump • Built-in rechargeable battery • Wireless communication to a secure server • Continuous data logging SENSOR INFORMATION Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) takes advantage of the optical absorption properties of molecules, specifically methane. -
Page 6: Cellular Specifications
CELLULAR SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW PARAMETER Network Technology 4G CAT M1 and Cat 4, and NB-IoT available. Carrier AT&T (recommended), Verizon, T-Mobile Transport Layer Internet Layer Application Layer HTTP and MQTT Data Transfer Method HTTP POST or MQTT Topics HTTP Content Type application/x-www-form-urlencoded HTTP Body Field Identifiers &ID, &MODULE, &STAT, &DATA... -
Page 7: Interior Overview
INTERIOR OVERVIEW RED: Connectors BLUE: Plumbing Connections GREEN: Modem (uFL designators described below). International version: (left to right) M – Primary LTE, G - GPS, and D - secondary or directivity. North American version: (left to right) M – Primary LTE, D - secondary or directivity, and D/G - GPS. -
Page 8: Deployment Guide
DEPLOYMENT GUIDE ⚠ WARNING DO NOT IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE GAS•TRAC FMD WITHOUT ® GOING THROUGH THE INITIAL QUICK START GUIDE. INCOMING INSPECTION ⚠ WARNING CONDUCT IN A CONTROLLED SETTING (LABORATORY OR OFFICE). 1. Unpack the sensor unit and check for any physical damage or obstructions at the sensor openings, or communication ports (See images below) 2. -
Page 9: Quick Start
QUICK START 1. Screw the filter silencer into the bottom of the unit. This item will come packaged separately with shipment to avoid damage. 2. Connect the USB cable between the GAS•TRAC FMD and computer to establish the communication ® link in the terminal software (NOTE: See HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR USB CABLE section for more information.) 3. - Page 10 4. Verify that the proper startup sequence occurs, the SD card was detected, and initialized. If you wish to enter the ROOT MENU type ‘YES’. Below is an example of the startup sequence (NOTE: Depending on your configuration, some settings may be different). 5.
- Page 11 6. Verify the sensor outputs are reasonable or trending toward reasonable values keeping in mind the stabilization time for TDLAS laser system. Type ‘EXIT’ from the ROOT MENU for data collection to begin. Additionally, it may take up to 30 seconds for the ultrasonic anemometer to report valid environmental data.
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Page 12: Deployment Instructions
DEPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS ⚠ WARNING PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE FIELD ‘ON SITE’ AT THE DEPLOYMENT LOCATION ONLY. 1. Unpack the FMD and all accessories that were observed in the inspection. 2. Mount the unit to the desired surface. If you are not mounting to a stationary surface, are using a SENSIT tripod, are using a solar panel, and/or an ultrasonic anemometer is installed;... -
Page 13: Tripod Setup And Installation (Optional)
TRIPOD SETUP AND INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) 1. Find level surface with minimum 5 foot diameter of clearance to place tripod. 2. Fully extend tripod base such that leg supports are parallel to the ground [Fig 1] Fig 2 3. Extend tripod pole to desired height off the ground. - Page 14 GROUND MOUNT SOLAR PANEL SETUP & INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) 1. Lift up on side with 2 knobs to unfold panel 2. Fold down angular supports on both sides and remove 2 knobs on bottom 3. Reattach knobs vertical angular supports on both sides (flat washer, lock washer, wing nut) 4.
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Page 15: Pole Mount Solar Panel Setup & Installation (Optional)
POLE MOUNT SOLAR PANEL SETUP & INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) 1. Place solar panel on lower tripod pole or another suitable pole. 2. To place on tripod open worm gear clamps and install as shown to the right. Lift panel mount up sufficiently to keep panel off the ground. -
Page 16: Tripod Setup & Anchor Kit Installation (Optional)
TRIPOD SETUP & ANCHOR KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) 1. Adjust tripod to desired position and fully extend legs 2. Screw in earth anchor in the center of tripod footprint and thread ratcheting rope through anchor as shown. The 2 metal hooks should attach to tripod legs as shown and a loop of rope should go around the remaining leg passing through the eyelet at top of anchor. -
Page 17: Anemometer (If Installed)
ANEMOMETER (IF INSTALLED) 3. When installing the unit, ensure the alignment notch of the weather sensor is pointing North (see im- age below). Failure to do this will result in error in the wind direction measured by the anemometer. The North direction is indicated with a notch on the ultrasonic anemometer base. Never rotate the anemometer from the top or severe damage will occur. -
Page 18: Usb Communication & Configuration Mode Guide
USB COMMUNICATION & CONFIGURATION MODE GUIDE The GAS•TRAC FMD units allow for the reconfiguration of several parameters pertaining to the operation ® of the system. Adjustment of these parameters is only accessible for a brief period after powering on the sensor (~10s). -
Page 19: Detailed Root Menu Information
DETAILED ROOT MENU INFORMATION MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION LOCATION Cellular Common setting Root Menu Default System Default Settings Root Menu Display Prints Current Settings Root Menu GPS Settings Root Menu Output Sensor Output Behavior Root Menu Power Power Settings Root Menu Time Time Setting Root Menu... -
Page 20: Detailed Cellular Menu Information
DETAILED CELLULAR MENU INFORMATION MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION LOCATION Carrier APN Setting Cellular Menu Credentials MQTT Username and Password Cellular Menu Host Server Location Address Cellular Menu Network Cellular Network Configuration Cellular Menu Protocol Data Transfer Protocol Cellular Menu Ratio Number of Samples to Buffer Cellular Menu Signal Apply settings and check signal... - Page 21 • “PERIODIC”: Buffers data according to the “RATIO” setting at the output data rate. After the required number of samples has been collected the modem will turn on, post all data, and then turn off. The interval of cellular cycles is determined by “ODR” x “RATIO” RATIO: Set the number of required samples between cellular cycles for the “PERIODIC”...
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Page 22: Detailed Default Menu Information
Not registered, Searching Registration Denied Unknown Status Registered Successfully, Roaming TLS: Enable or disable TLS encryption for HTTPS or MQTTS. For TLS authentication the user must load a root certificate file for the server on the microSD card. Before version 6.00, it was necessary to load a certificate file on the SD before enabling TLS. -
Page 23: Detailed Display Menu Information
DETAILED DISPLAY MENU INFORMATION DISPLAY: Displays all current settings in the terminal window. An example print out is shown below. Please note that system settings may differ from device to device depending on the application. For example: DETAILED GPS MENU INFORMATION •... -
Page 24: Detailed Output Menu Information
DETAILED OUTPUT MENU INFORMATION MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION LOCATION Mode Output Mode Settings Output Menu Data Rate Setting Output Menu POLL Output When Polled (any char) Output Menu STREAM Output Continuously Output Menu SD Rate and Format Output Menu EXIT Exit Output Menu Output Menu MODE: Sets the communication mode of the GAS•TRAC... - Page 25 TIMEZONE Select LOCAL or UTC Time zone Time Menu Set Date and Time Time Menu AUTOTIME: Autotime sync uses the network time provided by the cellular module if available. For some cellular network SIM card combinations, the provided time can be incorrect and should be disabled to avoid time errors.
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Page 26: Unit Firmware Update
UNIT FIRMWARE UPDATE FIRMWARE UPDATE: Units connecting to the SENSIT Connect platform can update over the air once updated firmware and bootloader have been installed. Information on manual firmware and bootloader updates can be found in this section. Main Unit Firmware Upgrade Required Materials: •... -
Page 27: Hardware Installation Guide For Avr Programmer
7. Type “YES” to enter menu when prompted 8. Type “UPGRADE”. The GAS•TRAC FMD will print out “Upgrade Parameters Sent”. Any addition ® UPGRADE commands will result in “Upgrade Already Performed” 9. Follow any other instructions provided by Sensit. There is a quick start instructions text file found in the uploader folder for easy reference. -
Page 28: Hardware And Software Installation Guide For Usb Cable
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR USB CABLE 1. Download drivers for FTDI Serial Adapter and install drivers https://gasleaksensors.com/products/gas-trac-fmd-air-quality-monitoring/ (located in Downloads tab) 2. Open serial terminal program of your choice. CoolTerm is recommended and instructions for using CoolTerm are found below. CoolTerm is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. CoolTerm can be downloaded for free from here: https://gasleaksensors.com/products/gas-trac-fmd-air-quality-monitoring/ (located in Downloads tab) - Page 29 • Select ‘Terminal’ options from list of available options and select ‘Line Mode’ as shown below. Line mode adds a text entry bar at the bottom of the screen that is useful for sending commands to the connected sensor. • Select ‘Receive’ options from list of available options and check “Ignore Receive Signal Errors”. Selecting this option reduces the possibility of the serial connection closing upon a received serial error such as connecting or disconnecting the cable or power cycling the unit.
- Page 30 • To start a capture, go to ‘Connection’ dropdown menu ➔ Capture to Text file ➔ Start or hit Ctrl-R (⌘-R). Enter a file name and click save. • To stop the capture, navigate back to the menu entry and click stop or hit Ctrl-Shift-R (⌘-Shift-R)
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Page 31: Notes
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Page 32: Warranty
Units out of warranty will be repaired for a service charge. Internal repair or maintenance must be performed by a Sensit Technologies authorized technician. Violation will void the warranty. Units must be returned postpaid, insured and to the attention of the service department for warranty or repair.
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