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Dickson Cobalt XS User Manual

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  • Page 1 Cobalt XS Data logger for OCEAView and DicksonOne monitoring platforms...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Disclaimer Dickson assumes no liability for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product. Users must not use the product in any manner not limitation of specifically indicated by Dickson.
  • Page 3 An incorrect battery may cause the device to heat up and may result in fire or battery liquid leakage. • Never dispose of Dickson products or batteries in fire, as that may cause the battery to explode or leak flammable liquid or gas. •...
  • Page 4 California Proposition 65 This product can potentially expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 4...

  • Page 5: Certifications And Compliance

    Certifications and compliance Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly approved in writing by Dickson could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 6 This device is compliant with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive). Do not dispose of this product with household trash. Dickson recycles this product under certain conditions. Please contact us for more information.
  • Page 7 ©2024 Dickson. All rights reserved. Dickson, the Dickson logo, Cobalt, Cobalt XS, OCEAView, and DicksonOne are the exclusive property of Dickson. LoRa and LoRaWAN are registered trademarks or service marks of Semtech Corporation or its affiliates. The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark, and combination mark are trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Testing connectivity ......................23 Checking signal strength (Range test) ................. 23 Changing your monitoring platform ................24 2.4 Placing your Cobalt XS data logger ................24 2.5 Mounting your data logger ..................... 25 3 Sensors ......................... 26 3.1 Supported sensors (see Sensor Reference Guide) ............26 3.2 Plugging in sensors ......................
  • Page 9 Introduction 4 Data logging with Cobalt XS ..................28 4.1 Screen presentation ......................28 4.2 Starting data logging ....................... 29 4.3 Data synchronization ...................... 30 4.4 Show sensors ........................31 4.5 On-demand sensor reading while data logging ............31 4.6 Alarms and warnings ....................... 33 4.7 Data logger information ....................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Dickson. Ideal for life science, agri-food, and logistics sectors, Cobalt XS gives you a cost-effective and reliable way to keep an eye on the environmental parameters of your sensitive assets, storage facilities, products, equipment, and more.
  • Page 11 3.6 V user-replaceable lithium battery (use only SAFT LS17500 battery in Cobalt XS data loggers). The device does not support any other battery type. • At least 1 year battery life (standard usage) • Maximum current consumption 100mA • Maximum power 0.36W Operating conditions Standard data logger: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F);...

  • Page 12: Data Logger Presentation

    Introduction 1.3 Data logger presentation Flashing"alarm"light Screen"on/off" button Large"LCD" screen Navigation" buttons Binder"connector"for"1"external"probe" (supports"single"and"dual"sensor"models) Figure 1 – Cobalt XS hardware features Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 12...

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Introduction 1.4 Dimensions Datalogger 99.7"mm (3.9"in.) 30.4"mm"(1.2"in.) 68.1"mm"(2.7"in.) Figure 2 – Cobalt XS dimensions Wall-mount plate 89"mm (3.5"in.) 58"mm"(2.3"in.) Figure 3 – Wall-mount plate dimensions Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 13...

  • Page 14: How It Works

    Introduction 1.5 How it works Prerequisites for using Cobalt XS To use the Cobalt XS data logger, you will need: • A compatible sensor • An account on an OCEAView Cloud, DicksonOne Cloud, or OCEAView On- premises monitoring platform •...

  • Page 15: Connectivity With Oceaview And Dicksonone

    Introduction Connectivity with OCEAView and DicksonOne The Cobalt XS data logger can be used with either the OCEAView Web or OCEAView On- premises monitoring platforms, or the DicksonOne Cloud monitoring platform. In terms of connectivity and Cobalt XS operation, these two options function identically: Figure 5 –...

  • Page 16: General Information

    Introduction 1.6 General information Attaching the antenna For your Cobalt XS data logger to communicate effectively with your LoRa gateway, you must attach the provided antenna. To attach the antenna 1. Place the antenna on the plug on the data logger.

  • Page 17: Using The Navigation Buttons

    Introduction Using the navigation buttons The Cobalt XS interface is controlled by four buttons that allow you to perform various actions and manage various device settings. • Navigate through the menu using the three buttons on the front of the data logger.

  • Page 18: Menu Structure

    Introduction Menu structure This diagram shows the Cobalt XS menu structure. Navigate through the menu items as described in the previous section. Figure 9 – Cobalt XS menu structure Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 18...

  • Page 19: Entering Numbers

    Entering numbers The buttons on the datalogger enable you to manually enter numbers when prompted by the device. You will need to do this to access several options in the Cobalt XS menu: • LoRa Configuration (requires a PIN code) •...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    2 Getting started 2.1 Activating the data logger – inserting the battery Activate your Cobalt XS data logger by inserting the battery. We recommend that you plug the sensor into the datalogger before you begin, but the device will detect the sensor automatically afterwards as well.

  • Page 21: Choosing Your Monitoring Platform

    2. Press the left or right button ( ) until your platform is displayed. 3. Press to choose the platform. 4. Depending on your platform, you will see one of three possible screens, described below. Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 21...

  • Page 22: Oceaview Cloud

    8- digit Customer ID here. Enter the number using the , and buttons as described in section 1.6.4 – Entering numbers, p. 19. Select OK when done. Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 22...

  • Page 23: Checking Lora Wireless Connectivity

    1. Press and hold to enter the menu. 2. Press until you reach LoRaWAN, then press 3. Press until you reach Range test, then press to run the test several times to compare values. Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 23...

  • Page 24: Changing Your Monitoring Platform

    2.4 Placing your Cobalt XS data logger For optimal performance in terms of wireless connectivity, follow these recommendations when physically placing your Cobalt XS data logger: • Do not place the data logger within 40 cm (16 in.) of another data logger.

  • Page 25: Mounting Your Data Logger

    Getting started 2.5 Mounting your data logger Your Cobalt XS data logger includes a wall-mount plate that can be used to fix the device solidly on a wall. To mount the data logger on a wall with screw: 1. Place the plate on the wall and insert the screws through the appropriate holes.

  • Page 26: Sensors

    Click here for PDF 3.2 Plugging in sensors The Cobalt XS has one Binder plug on the bottom side of the casing. To plug in a sensor: 1. Align the slot on the sensor plug with the key on the Binder plug on the data logger.

  • Page 27: Refresh Sensor(S) To Update The Monitoring Platform

    Sensors 3.3 Refresh sensor(s) to update the monitoring platform When you physically plug a supported sensor into the connector on the Cobalt XS data logger, the device automatically recognizes the sensor and sensor type. That information is then transmitted wirelessly to the monitoring application.

  • Page 28: Data Logging With Cobalt Xs

    Data logging with Cobalt XS 4 Data logging with Cobalt XS 4.1 Screen presentation Here are the elements on the Cobalt XS screen during data logging: Normal"screen Battery"level Bluetooth"connectivity LoRa"connectivity LoRa"signal"strength Latest"reading Data"logging"session"name Programmed"low"and" high"limits Screen"with"alarm"/"warning Alarm"/"warning"indicator Figure 13 – Cobalt XS screen overview For more information about alarms, please see section 4.6 –...

  • Page 29: Starting Data Logging

    When your data logger has a dual sensor, and both are being used for data logging, the display looks like this, with right/left arrows ( ) indicating that a second sensor is present: You can press the left or right button ( ) to see the other sensor: Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 29...

  • Page 30: Data Synchronization

    The Cobalt XS data logger automatically uploads data readings at regular intervals, as determined by your monitoring platform settings. You may force synchronization of your Cobalt XS data logger with the server in order to speed up certain operations, instead of waiting for the next scheduled synchronization: •...

  • Page 31: Show Sensors

    Data logging with Cobalt XS 4.4 Show sensors Whether data logging is running or not, you may use the Show sensors feature to display the current readings and parameters of each sensor connected to your Cobalt XS data logger. To see sensor information: 1.
  • Page 32 (which shows the last read value) and the on-demand read value (which shows the current reading). 2. If you want to see the second sensor on a dual-sensor probe, first press access the second sensor, then press Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 32...

  • Page 33: Alarms And Warnings

    Data logging with Cobalt XS 4.6 Alarms and warnings One of the Cobalt XS data logger’s most important features is its ability to detect alarm conditions and work in tandem with the monitoring platform to notify designated users when problems occur.
  • Page 34 Alarms and warnings both trigger alerts (user notification or alarm device) if programmed. The only difference is that warnings do not need to be acknowledged via the monitoring platform. Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 34...

  • Page 35: Data Logger Information

    3. Press the left or right button ( ) to see the available information, including: • Data logger serial number • Firmware version • LoRa radio information • Date and time • Registration code for DicksonOne Cloud (if applicable) Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 35...

  • Page 36: General Settings

    5 General settings 5.1 Resetting the battery counter The Cobalt XS data keeps track of battery life on an ongoing basis. If you change the battery in your data logger, you must reset the battery counter as described here in order to indicate the correct battery level on the screen: 1.

  • Page 37: Displaying Temperature In °C Or °F

    General settings 5.2 Displaying temperature in °C or °F The Cobalt XS screen can display temperature values in either Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). To set the temperature unit: 1. Press to enter the menu. 2. Press until you reach Settings, then press 3.

  • Page 38: Power Saving

    In any case, the display always returns to the home screen after one minute of inactivity. 5. Press to select the desired option. You may also use the data logger’s side button to turn off the display, but that does not affect the settings described here. Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 38...

  • Page 39: Faq & Maintenance

    • LoRa wireless transmission every 20 minutes • Ambient operating environment 10-20°C • 1 interaction with the device menu per day What"factors"affect"battery"life? Data"logger"battery"life"varies"depending"upon"several"main"factors: Ambient"temperature:"battery"capacity"is"diminished"when"subject"to"very"cold"or" extreme"heat"conditions. Wireless"communication:"wireless"communications"consume"battery"power." Therefore,"battery"life"depends"on"factors"such"as"the"connection"frequency"and" signal"quality. Alarm"indicator"(LED):"when"the"system"triggers"an"alarm,"the"LED"on"the"data" logger"casing"flashes"as"long"as"your"data"logger"remains"in"an"alarm"condition." Prolonged"use"of"the"LED"consumes"power"and"reduces"the"data"logger’s"battery" life. Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 39...
  • Page 40 FAQ & maintenance Is"there"a"warning"when"the"battery"gets"low? Yes,"a"Low"battery"alarm"is"generated"when"the"battery"counter"reaches"10%"of"the" battery"capacity."The"alarm"is"sent"to"your"monitoring"platform"and"notifications" are"sent"as"defined"by"alert"rules."Battery"level"is"indicated"on"the"screen"as"shown" here"(100%"and"10%): Does"the"Cobalt"XS"use"Bluetooth? Cobalt"XS"implements"Bluetooth"wireless"connectivity"for"use"with"the"OCEAView" Mobile"smartphone"application"(as"of"OCEAView"Mobile"v3.6.2)."When"Bluetooth"is" connected,"the"indicator"light"flashes"blue"and"the"logo"and"the"Bluetooth"logo"is" displayed"on"the"data"logger"screen. What"should"I"do"if"the"LoRa"connectivity"test"fails? First,"check"and"make"sure"that"the"gateway"is"up"and"running,"and"is"able"to" communicate"with"your"monitoring"platform." Another"reason"might"be"that"the"gateway"is"beyond"wireless"range."An"easy"test"is" simply"to"bring"the"data"logger"very"close"to"the"gateway"and"rerun"the"test. Where can I find information about compatible sensors? For"details"regarding"supported"sensors,"please"see"the"Dickson"Sensor"Reference" Guide. Click"here"for"PDF Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 40...
  • Page 41 The unit or temperature range for my sensor is not displayed correctly in the web application. What should I do? Under"rare"conditions,"it"may"happen"that"the"sensor’s"physical"parameter"(unit)"or" temperature"does"not"appear"properly"in"the"web"application."If"that"occurs," resynchronize"the"information"by"unplugging"the"sensor"from"the"Cobalt"XS"data" logger"and"selecting"Sensors""Refresh"Sensors."Then"plug"the"sensor"back"into" the"data"logger"and"select"Sensors""Refresh"Sensors"again"to"push"updated" information"to"the"web"application. Can external sensors be submerged in glycol? Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 41...

  • Page 42: Cleaning Instructions

    6.2 Cleaning instructions You may occasionally need to clean your Cobalt XS data logger depending on conditions at your site. Here are some recommendations and guidelines for cleaning your data loggers: 1. The data logger may be cleaned using a soft cloth lightly moistened with water or isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 43 FAQ & maintenance Cobalt XS Data Logger User Guide Page 43...