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Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus/ Aranet PRO
Plus LTE
Applicable for Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus with firmware starting from v.3.5.3
Document revision v.9.11
March 2024

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus/ Aranet PRO Plus LTE Applicable for Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus with firmware starting from v.3.5.3 Document revision v.9.11 March 2024...
  • Page 2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Aranet PRO/PRO Plus does not contain serviceable parts. Warranty will not be applicable in the event that Aranet PRO has been opened or Aranet PRO Plus warranty seals are damaged.
  • Page 3 Industry Canada Regulatory Statement This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference; and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ARANET PRO/PRO Plus SPECIFICATIONS INITIAL SETUP Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus 2.1.1 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using built-in Wi-Fi Access Point 2.1.2 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using Ethernet cable 2.1.3 Initial Login and Fast Settings...
  • Page 5 3.6.11 Aranet MINI monitor mode 3.6.12 Users menu 3.6.13 SNMP menu Aranet Cloud Integrations 3.8.1 MQTT 3.8.2 Modbus 3.8.3 BACnet IP SENSORS’ SPECIFIC NOTES 4.1.1 Weight Sensor 4.1.2 Soil (Substrate) VWC, EC and T Sensor 4.1.3 4-20 mA and Voltage Sensors 4.1.4...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Aranet PRO Plus and Aranet PRO Plus LTE differ by 4G LTE modem incorporated in PRO Plus LTE only. The common title “Aranet PRO Plus” is used in this document except the chapters concerning the modem presence.
  • Page 7: Aranet Pro Base Overview

    ARANET PRO BASE OVERVIEW 1.1.1 What’s in the box 1 pc of Aranet PRO base station with installed Aranet SensorHUB software and License 1 pc of Aranet PRO base station mount 2 pcs of W1412 screws 1 pc of AC power adapter (EU or US version depending on product version)
  • Page 8: Aranet Pro Indicators

    1.1.2 Aranet PRO indicators (1) Sensor data indicator LED – flashes amber every time a data packet is received from a sensor. (2) Wi-Fi connection indicator LED – amber light when Aranet PRO is connected to Wi-Fi or works in Access Point mode (3) LAN connection indicator LED –...
  • Page 9: Aranet Pro Mounting

    Base station mount configuration for placement on a horizontal surface (e.g., table). 1.1.4 Aranet PRO ports (1) On-Off switch – switch in the left position means Aranet PRO is turned off, switch in the right position means Aranet PRO is turned ON (2) AC Power port - for using the included AC power adapter to power Aranet PRO (3) Ethernet port –...
  • Page 10: Aranet Pro Power Options

    1.1.6 Internal battery backup Aranet PRO is supplied with built in battery backup providing up to 30 minutes of power supply in case of main power failure. It is meant only as a backup and allows Aranet PRO to shut down safely. System warning (if enabled) will be issued in case of main power failure and before Aranet PRO switches off completely.
  • Page 11: Aranet Pro Plus Base Overview

    1.2 ARANET PRO Plus BASE OVERVIEW 1.2.1 What’s in the box 1 pc of Aranet PRO Plus base station with installed Aranet SensorHUB software and License 1 pc of Cat.5 Ethernet cable 1m Page 11...
  • Page 12: Aranet Pro Plus Front View

    1.2.2 Aranet PRO Plus front view IP68 protected RJ-45 Ethernet port for Network and Power connection. Screws for detaching/securing Aranet PRO Plus case lid – 4 pcs. Warranty seals - Nylon screws – 4 pcs. Warranty is lost if damaged.
  • Page 13: Aranet Pro Plus Indicators

    Power indicator LED – green light when Aranet PRO Plus is powered. 1.2.4 Aranet PRO Plus mounting Aranet PRO Plus case has four dedicated holes for 4…4.5 mm screws by which the base can be mounted to smooth surface: Page 13...
  • Page 14: Sim-Card Installation

    SIM-card. To install SIM-card into modem: Disconnect Aranet PRO Plus LTE from a power source and wait for the system to shutdown (all LEDs go Off). Detach Aranet PRO Plus LTE transparent lid by loosening 4 screws at the base’s case corners.
  • Page 15: Aranet Pro Plus Power Options

    1.2.7 Emergency switching off Aranet PRO Plus can shut down and switch off safely in case of main power failure. System notification will be sent as email and/or SMS to the destination configured by users belonging to the Administrator group.
  • Page 16: Aranet Pro/Pro Plus Specifications

    1.3 ARANET PRO/PRO Plus SPECIFICATIONS Aranet PRO Plus Aranet PRO Aranet PRO Plus TDSBWB01, TDSBWBU1, TDSBOA03, TDSBOB03, TDSBWBC1, Part Number (P/N) TDSBOAU3, TDSBOBU3, TDSBWPA1.xxx, TDSBOAC3 TDSBOBC3 TDSBWPA2.xxx, TDSBWPC2.xxx Maximum sensor 100/50/12 count* Alarm type Email SMS notification Optional alarm through an external...
  • Page 17 Protection class IP42 IP67 CE / FCC / IC Marking AC/DC power adapter, Included Cat.5 Ethernet cable 1 m mounting bracket * Depending on the license purchased ** Aranet4 PRO sensor with 5-minute TX interval chosen for calculation. Page 17...
  • Page 18: Initial Setup

    Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus can be configured with a built-in Wi-Fi Access Point or with an Ethernet connection to the local network. This allows quick and easy access to Aranet PRO using any personal device like a PC, tablet, or smartphone.
  • Page 19: Initial Setup Of Aranet Pro/Pro Plus Using Ethernet Cable

    Wait until LED indicators “Power”, “System”, and “Ethernet” turn On. Aranet PRO: Plug in Aranet PRO into a power source using the AC power adapter and plug in the Ethernet cable that connects Aranet PRO to the local network (Router or Ethernet Switch) Wait until LED indicators next to “12V”...
  • Page 20: Initial Login And Fast Settings

    2.1.3 Initial Login and Fast Settings The username and password for login can be found on the label attached to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus (see example below). Aranet PRO Mk2: Username: root Password: changeme !NOTE! Root is an administrator account. For security reasons, we recommend changing the password as soon as possible.
  • Page 21 It is a good practice to start with System settings. Click with your mouse on the Menu icon to open MAIN menu and select System: Navigate to Region menu and set your preferred Language, Units, Time, and Data formats. Click Save Page 21...
  • Page 22 Navigate to Time menu and set the time manually, synchronize with your PC or NTP. Click Save Navigate to Firmware menu. It is highly advised to install the latest firmware for your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base. Visit aranet.com/downloads/ to download the latest firmware version and upgrade your device if it has an older firmware version installed. Refer...
  • Page 23 3 hours. You can skip scanning by now and select any available channel, but this can lead to worse communication between sensors and Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base. !NOTE! Keep in mind: you will have to repeat the pairing process for all sensors if you decide to change the radio channel.
  • Page 24: Pair Sensors To Aranet Pro /Pro Plus

    2.2 Pair sensors to Aranet PRO /PRO Plus Aranet PRO/PRO Plus supports several types of sensors. To connect them to the system the same steps apply for all types of sensors. Sensors can be paired by-one or in batches. When pairing the sensor, it should be physically located within around 20 meters of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus.
  • Page 25 Observing the LED light indications can save time while pairing sensors, however, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus software will also display successfully paired sensor in the sensors list: new sensors are indicated by green triangle. Sensor pairing process usually lasts 10-15 seconds but can be prolonged up to 30 seconds.
  • Page 26 Save button for every modified sensor. You have now paired sensors to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus and can place it in the desired location. All paired sensors appear on the Home page of SensorHUB: The fast set-up process is finished.
  • Page 27: Connecting Aranet Pro/Pro Plus To Internet Network

    Check if the LED indicator next to “LAN” is On. As a factory setting, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus DHCP client is ON. If there is working DHCP server in the network (as usually is when connecting to router), Aranet PRO/PRO Plus will receive new IP address automatically.
  • Page 28 DHCP server’s assigned IP address for Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Ethernet port is changed. Consult your network administrator or refer to the user manual of the external router on how to always reserve the same IP address assigned to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Ethernet port (MAC address). Page 28...
  • Page 29: Connecting Aranet Pro/Pro Plus To Internet Network Using Local Wi-Fi Network

    2.3.2 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to internet network using local Wi-Fi network In case you wish to connect your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to your local Wi-Fi network, you should change Wi-Fi settings on Aranet PRO/PRO Plus in the following way: (1) Navigate to SYSTEM >...
  • Page 30 (8) After the new Wi-Fi settings on Aranet PRO/PRO Plus are saved, the web page will reload, and new IP address will be assigned to the base by the external Wi-Fi router. If you were connected to the base using its Wi-Fi Access Point, your connection to the base will be lost.
  • Page 31 (12) Type in this IP address into the browser URL field and login to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. Note the globe symbol is not crossed, which indicates successful connectivity to the Internet. !NOTE! Most Wi-Fi routers have DHCP enabled by default, we recommend keeping this setting for ease of set up.
  • Page 32: Connecting Aranet Pro Plus Lte To Internet Network Using Lte Modem

    This screen also shows the status of the modem. It is possible to access Aranet PRO Plus LTE web interface from internet over an LTE connection. For this purpose, please contact your Mobile Internet provider and request static IP-address for the SIM-card inserted into modem.
  • Page 33: Accessing The Aranet Pro/Pro Plus From Internet

    Graphs, set up Sensor Groups and alarms, Notification sending, etc. For instructions, please read the corresponding chapter in following ARANET SENSORHUB OVERVIEW. It is also possible to enable Aranet sensor data upload to Aranet Cloud - Plug & Play Cloud solution for Aranet IoT ecosystem. Page 33...
  • Page 34: Aranet Sensorhub Overview

    3.2 Main menu The main menu contains the following sections - Home, Graph, Sensors, Groups, System, MQTT, Aranet Cloud, Modbus TCP/IP.
  • Page 35 It is possible to arrange the sensors by their highest or lowest measurement values, by name or by group. Click on the Sort button to open a sub-menu of measurement types. Click on a measurement type to sort by this measurement and hide sensors which do not provide it. Clicking on "Name" or "Group" will list all sensors. Click on to sort by name or value in descending order.
  • Page 36: Graphs

    3.3 Graphs Graphs screen enables the user to view, compare, and analyze data from the sensors. The “Graph” page enables the user to look at historical data, patterns, and changes, as well as compare multiple sensor readings over time to see potential correlations.
  • Page 37 On a computer, timeline zoom-in and zoom-out can be done using the mouse scroll wheel while the mouse pointer is positioned in the graph area (some applications require holding down the Control button (ctrl) while scrolling the mouse wheel). On a smartphone device it is possible to use the multi-touch and panning functions with two fingers for navigation. Positioning the cursor on a specific point on the graph, detailed information about a measurement reading will be displayed.
  • Page 38 To display the measurement curves with more granularity, untick the Autoscale and choose the Min and Max values by moving the slide bars or typing in the required values. To rearrange the order in which the graphs are displayed, drag the parameter boxes by the Move handle.
  • Page 39: Sensors

    3.5.1 Using groups You should be logged in using an account with administrative rights. To create a new group, go to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Main menu and choose the “Groups” menu. Click “Add group” Now the group can be renamed and the thresholds for alarms can be set. These thresholds work for all sensors in the group, unless a sensor is specified to use its own threshold in the sensor menu.
  • Page 40 To add sensors to a group, choose the “Sensors” menu and click on the item you would like to add. (The same is possible from the main menu “Home”) In sensor options click on the group drop- down menu. Choose the group you would like to add the sensor to.
  • Page 41: System

    3.6 System The “System settings” screen is where you will find critical information and options for your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. 3.6.1 Status menu The “status” screen is a status information screen that will provide you with information about the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus.
  • Page 42: Region Menu

    3.6.2 Region menu The “Regional settings” menu is where the interface of an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus can be set up with the preferred language, temperature scale,time and date format settings. To apply new settings, click the Save button. Page 42...
  • Page 43: Time Menu

    3.6.3 Time menu By default, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus uses the local devices time settings, however it is possible to change the time and set it up manually, if it is preferred, as well as to use an NTP server for time synchronization.
  • Page 44: Network Menu

    Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0 In an Access point connectivity, it is possible to add/change the password to your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Wi- Fi, as well as change its name, IP address and subnet mask. Apply the changes by using the Save button.
  • Page 45 In case you wish to connect an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to a local Wi-Fi network, choose the Client mode, find the appropriate Wi-Fi connection, and fill in the Wi-Fi password. Apply the changes by using the Save button. !NOTE! Most routers have DHCP enabled by default, we recommend keeping this setting for ease of set up.
  • Page 46 NETWORK RESET. If Static IP fallback is switched OFF, no valid IP address is assigned to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Ethernet interface, when it did not receive an IP address from DHCP server. !NOTE! Most routers have DHCP enabled by default, we recommend keeping this setting for ease of set up.
  • Page 47 Mini size GSM SIM-card with a valid Mobile Internet contract must be inserted into the modem, to ensure its functionality. A SIM-card is not included in the Aranet PRO Plus LTE scope of delivery. It is the customer’s duty to sign the contract for Mobile Internet connection usage. Using Mobile Internet can cause additional expenses not covered by the Aranet PRO Plus LTE manufacturer.
  • Page 48: Firmware Menu

    Aranet PRO/PRO Plus must be connected to internet. When navigating to this menu, the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus connects to the SAF Tehnika server over HTTPS protocol TCP on port 443, to check for newer firmware version availability. If a newer firmware version is released, a notification is shown.
  • Page 49 The software update usually takes about two minutes to complete. During that period, the device will reboot to complete the update. After the firmware upgrade, if the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus web interface does not function properly, we recommend clearing the browser’s cache.
  • Page 50: Backup Menu

    Cloud) it sends a backup file to the Aranet Cloud once per day when any changes in the base configuration or sensors list are made. Up to 10 latest backup files are visible to the Aranet Cloud user and can be downloaded from the base information card in Aranet Cloud.
  • Page 51: Tools Menu

    NETWORK RESET will load the default network settings for Aranet PRO/PRO Plus and can also be performed by a network reset button on Aranet PRO/PRO Plus by holding it for 5 or more seconds, however that will also reset the root user password.
  • Page 52: Notifications

    3.6.9 Notifications The “Notifications” menu offers management of alarms and summaries. Aranet PRO/PRO Plus offers receiving alarms and summaries via e-mail notifications or text messages (SMS). Notification settings are applicable for each individual user account. Each user account can have different notification settings like summary, alarms, e-mail, and phone number for SMS delivery.
  • Page 53 An e-mail and/or SMS will be sent immediately or after the delay time set under “Notification delay” for the respective sensor. For setting a Notification delay, navigate to the Main menu (Home) and click on the required sensor. 3.6.9.2 Settings screen The Settings screen is where you can choose if you want to receive notifications via email, text messages or both, and what type of notification to receive.
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  • Page 55 Name of the sensor and name of the group it belongs to. • Battery warnings. • Channel warnings (in case a sensor is using a different radio channel than the Aranet PRO base station). • Warnings about the number of faulty data packets received.
  • Page 56 Aranet PRO: SMS functionality is enabled if you have a USB GSM modem with an active SIM card connected to Aranet PRO. Please find actual information about the supported (tested) GSM modems here: https://forum.aranet.com/aranet-solutions/what-cellular-usb-modems-are-compatible-with-aranet-pro-base- station/ Please note that other modems, not listed here, might be used as well.
  • Page 57 PIN code, so it must be pre-activated. Aranet PRO: Keep in mind the maximal current of 500mA the base can supply over a USB-connection. In case of current draw exceeding 500mA (i.e., due to low cellular reception levels) the base station may be unable to supply sufficient current to the modem thus causing unstable behavior.
  • Page 58 There is support for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo accounts, however, a Custom SMTP provider can also be set up. For e-mail notifications to work, the Aranet PRO should have connectivity to a mail server (internet or other data network). Please refer to Chapter Network menu for details.
  • Page 59: Radio Menu

    If the area has a dense coverage of sensors from other base stations this can become important. !NOTE! If sensors are already paired to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus they will also show up as interference in the radio scan of the channel currently in use.
  • Page 60: Aranet Mini Monitor Mode

    Aranet MINI monitor mode serves as a screen function displaying up to 12 sensor data. It can be used if constant display of the data readings is required from the sensors paired to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. User can set as many Aranet MINI to Monitor mode, as necessary.
  • Page 61 3.6.11.1 Using a computer To configure Aranet MINI into monitor mode you need to log in Aranet PRO using a desktop PC and choose the Monitor mode in System settings menu, submenu Aranet Mini. Select the firmware version of Aranet MINI you will be using as Monitor.
  • Page 62: Users Menu

    Disconnect the USB cable. To return full Aranet MINI functionality select the Standalone mode in the same Aranet PRO/PRO Plus menu and repeat steps 3 - 5. 3.6.12 Users menu The Users menu is where you can create new users, delete, and edit data about existing ones. There are two types of account groups - User and Administrator.
  • Page 63: Snmp Menu

    3.6.13 SNMP menu SNMP menu is where you set up Simple Network Management Protocol parameters for the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus health monitoring. Necessary enterprise-specific (SAF-ENTERPRISE.MIB, SAF-ARANET-PRO.MIB) and additional trap event type and severity level definitions related (ITU-ALARM-TC.MIB, IANA-ITU-ALARM-TC.MIB) MIB files can be downloaded here.
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  • Page 65: Aranet Cloud

    Every organization can set up a trial Aranet Cloud account with access for a period of 30 days. Before setting up an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station on the Aranet Cloud platform a couple of things should be verified and provided: •...
  • Page 66 3) Remember or copy to clipboard the generated registration code; 4) Switch back to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus webpage, make sure the Cloud service availability is green*, and type in, or paste from clipboard, the e-mail address you are registered with in aranet.cloud, and the generated registration code;...
  • Page 67 Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station and the Aranet Cloud system, can take up to 20 – 30 minutes. During this process sensor data will gradually appear in the Aranet Cloud organization.
  • Page 68: Integrations

    Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud computing platforms. • Access to some MQTT broker that is necessary to obtain data from Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station and then send it to the user software.
  • Page 69 7) QoS level (0, 1, or 2) for MQTT message delivery on the MQTT broker, can be selected as necessary; 8) Root topic – allows selecting the root topic name with what MQTT messages will be published from Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station on the MQTT broker. In our example, we will use the name Aranet;...
  • Page 70 If the configured MQTT connection is successful, then a Connection successful message will be shown on the top of the page also showing the precise time when the connection was established. For more MQTT connection settings examples refer to: https://aranet.com/software/ Page 70...
  • Page 71: Modbus

    It also refers to function codes. Only function code 4 is supported (read "Input register"). Aranet PRO/PRO Plus appears in the Modbus networks as a server (slave) having its own server(slave) ID. By default, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus server (slave) ID is “1”.
  • Page 72 Autogenerated Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Modbus addresses layout file example. Most important explanations about addresses are given in downloaded json file as //comments: //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // Aranet PRO Modbus mapping configuration description. // The configuration supports the inputRegisters protocol object type. // Each type has its own address offset value (e.g., 30000).
  • Page 73 "offset": 4, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 100 "rssi": { // Address 26: measurement rssi in dBm "offset": 6, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 "time": { // Address 28: measurement time in seconds "offset": 8, "dataType": "uint32", "multiplier": 1 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "5245646": { // Sensor 500ACE; Address: 20040 "offset": 40, "battCharge": { // Address 20040: divide by 100 to get battCharge in fraction...
  • Page 74: Bacnet Ip

    Who Is (execute ) Aranet used BACnet object types and properties Object types used in Aranet PRO BACnet server implementation – Device object type, Analog Input object type, or Analog Value object type (depends on object type selection in “Compatibility options”).
  • Page 75 ** - UTC Offset must be updated from the BACnet Client system as it is not being auto-updated and cannot be set using Aranet PRO base web GUI. BACnet UTC Offset is the inverse of common practice. If your UTC offset is -5 hours GMT, then BACnet UTC offset is +5 hours.
  • Page 76 Units’ property conversion table. All units that are not in this table do not have an appropriate BACnet unit integer. Unit string value BACnet enum integer Bacnet-stack variable name value C, °C DEGREES_CELSIUS F, °F DEGREES_FAHRENHEIT K, °K DEGREES_KELVIN % (RH) PERCENT_RELATIVE_HUMIDITY PARTS_PER_MILLION AMPERES...
  • Page 77 BACnet project data of a device. As EDE file contains information about available objects, in Aranet PRO base each time when changes in the object list are made, an irrelevant EDE file (with the old object list) is removed, and the user can request the base to generate a new EDE file.
  • Page 78: Configuration Controls

    min-present-value optional - Not used max-present-value optional - Not used hi-limit optional - Not used low-limit optional - Not used unit-code optional BACnet-specific identifier used to identify measurement unit vendor-specific-address optional - Not used element optional An additional field that contains the object’s description value Configuration controls 1.
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  • Page 80: Sensors' Specific Notes

    4 SENSORS’ SPECIFIC NOTES 4.1.1 Weight Sensor To reset the zero offset of weight (tare), click on the TARE button. The last measured tared and (untarred weight), as well as the date and time of the last tare event will be indicated. By default, the graph of the Weight Sensor will display measurements of a tared weight.
  • Page 81: Soil (Substrate) Vwc, Ec And T Sensor

    4.1.2 Soil (Substrate) VWC, EC and T Sensor The soil (substrate) VWC, EC and T Sensor displays the Volumetric Water Content and Pore Water Electrical Conductivity measurements values (Temperature is displayed on Graph). Under the “Sensors” menu it is possible to select the calibration of the VWC and EC (pore water) calculation method, by selecting Topp G.C., Mineral Soil, Rockwool Ecover, or Rockwool Grodan.
  • Page 82 Coefficient values (4 significant figures) used in Pre-sets: preset name 1 (default) Topp G.C. et 4.300e-06 -5.500e-04 2.920e-02 -5.300e-02 doi:10.1029/WR016i003p al. (1980) 00574 mineral soil -2.925e-08 7.293e-06 -6.845e-04 3.129e-02 -3.612e-02 recommendation by MeterGroup; 0-8 dS/m, 0- 60% VWC rockwool 2.070e-09 -5.405e-07 5.443e-05 -2.649e-03...
  • Page 83 Pore electrical conductivity is calculated using the Hilhorst M.A. formula: �� ���������� �� �� �������� �������� �� − �� �� �� Where �� = 80 and �� = 4.1 ���������� �� �� For better precision of smaller values modified a formula can be selected: ��...
  • Page 84 Use the Tune button (in the Graph section), to display the Bulk Electrical Conductivity and dielectric permittivity (ε). !NOTE! It is possible to order sensor calibration coefficients for your substrate in SAF Tehnika. Please contact support@aranet.com for details. Page 84...
  • Page 85: Ma And Voltage Sensors

    4.1.3 4-20 mA and Voltage Sensors The 4-20mA Sensor can be used for current measurements (within a range of 0 - 30 mA) and the Voltage Sensor - for voltage measurements (within a range of -32 to +32 VDC). Under the “Sensors” menu, it is possible to enable conversion from mA/V to other values depending on the transducer type connected to mA/V Sensor.
  • Page 86: Stem Micro-Variation Sensor

    4.1.4 Stem Micro-Variation sensor To show the correct stem diameter value with the Stem Micro-Variation sensor it is necessary to configure it upon installation. The process can be done in the following steps: 1. First existing stem diameter should be measured with a ruler or caliper (in our example 8mm): 2.
  • Page 87 3. The sensor electric current reading on Aranet PRO base station graphical user interface should be checked and recorded (in our example 5.12mA) 4. Next, it is necessary to determine how much from the sensor measurement range (4–20 mA) is already used by the current measurement.
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  • Page 89: Ultrasonic Distance Sensor

    4.1.5 Ultrasonic Distance sensor Aranet Ultrasonic Distance sensor uses ultrasound to measure the distance to an object. A high-frequency sound wave is emitted by the device, measuring the time it takes for the wave to reach the object and then return to the sensor.
  • Page 90: Co2 And Temperature Sensor

    Enable the conversion switch and select Units from the drop-down list. Then enter the Zero reference point manually or press the “USE CURRENT MEASUREMENT” button to use the current measurement as Zero point. 4.1.6 CO2 and Temperature sensor The sensor comes factory-calibrated, but when recalibration is needed, it can be done with the following steps: 1) Screw out the top part of the sensor;...
  • Page 91: Nh3 Sensor Kit

    The kit consists of a DOL53 sensor, a wire junction box TDADCA01, and an Aranet 0-10 VDC transmitter. The sensor and transmitter are connected to the junction box which is powered by 220-240 VAC. In addition, the Aranet 0-10V transmitter is powered by a single AA size battery.
  • Page 92: Legal Information

    WARRANTY TERM The Warranty shall apply to Aranet 24 months after it is shipped to the customer. An invoice itemizing a product’s warranty period shall be included with the product when it is delivered to the customer. No verbal extensions or modifications of the Warranty shall be enforceable.
  • Page 93 If the failure is discovered to a SAF manufactured product, it will be given a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number and should be returned to SAF by completing the RMA form at https://aranet.com/rma/ and then shipping the non-functioning product in its original packaging (or packaging providing a similar level of protection) to one of the facilities below.
  • Page 94 “Dead on Arrival” or “DOA” and replaced free of charge. Aranet products will be replaced no later than 20 business days after SAF verifies its non-functioning status. Warranty Repair. All products subject to the Warranty shall, depending on the circumstances, be repaired or replaced free of charge within 20 business days of their arrival at SAF’s facilities.
  • Page 95: Rma (Return Merchandise Authorization) Form

    5.5 DATA SECURITY Aranet systems use encryption when the data is transmitted from the sensors to the base station. A unique encryption key is provided for each base station. The transmission protocol has built-in safeguards against malicious operations (for example replay attacks).
  • Page 96: Accessories

    5.9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, please contact support@aranet.com SAF Tehnika JSC 24a, Ganibu Dambis Riga, LV-1005, Latvia...
  • Page 97 © 2017 - 2024 SAF Tehnika JSC. All rights reserved. Page 97...

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