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Installation and User Manual
Communicator 2.0
Communication System
Ag/MIS/UmGb-2634-10/18 Rev 2.4
P/N: 116641

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  • Page 1 Communicator Installation and User Manual Communicator 2.0 Communication System Ag/MIS/UmGb-2634-10/18 Rev 2.4 P/N: 116641...
  • Page 2 Munters reserves the right to effect modifications to the apparatus in accordance with technical and legal developments.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.13 Product Symbols ..................23 SPECIFICATIONS ....................Communicator 2.0 ..................24 T-Box ......................25 INITIAL SIGN IN ..................... Introduction to Controller Management ..........26 Activating the Account ................27 Connecting the Communicator 2.0 to RotemNet Web ......29 © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 4 Digital Inputs ..................... 59 Disable Alarms ...................61 Testing the Communicator 2.0 ..............61 Responding to Alarms ................61 7.7.1 Responding to an Audio Message ..............7.7.1.1 Receiving the Message ..............62 7.7.1.2 Responding to the Alarm Message ..........62 © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 5 Growth Day Send to All ................72 APPENDIX A: CHANGING THE BATTERY ................. 73 APPENDIX B: GENERATING AN ACTIVITY LOG ............. APPENDIX C: DATA COLLECTION ................. 12.1 Centralized Collection ................81 12.2 Defining the FTP/SFTP server..............83 WARRANTY ......................© Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Munters equipment. 1.3 Notes Date of release: October 2018 Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new manuals to them. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the expressed written permission of Munters.

  • Page 7: Introduction To The Communicator

    2 Introduction to the Communicator Communicator 2.0 provides complete access to your Munters controllers, including monitoring and control capabilities, from any device, anywhere, along with alarms and events sent directly to your mobile device, PC, or tablet. From one computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can manage an entire network.

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    3 Hardware Installation This document details how to install Munters' Communicator 2.0 unit. Installation can include the following: Precautions · Communicator 2.0 Ports · Interior · Mounting the Communicator 2.0 · Grounding · Connecting the Communicator 2.0 to the Internet ·...

  • Page 9: Communicator 2.0 Ports

    2.0 to a Peripheral Device, page to the Internet, page 12) LAN ports Phone line port (refer to Connecting the Communicator 2.0 to a Phone Line, 13) Grounding (refer to Grounding, Power cord page 12) Battery disconnection switch © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 10: Interior

    Table 2: Component Description Number Description Notes Power Supply Battery LED Board Line Modem Card This card is under the LED board Not used Communication Card, RS485 Communication Card, RS232 Board Cell Modem SSD Card Main CPU © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 11: Mounting The Communicator 2.0

    3.4 Mounting the Communicator 2.0 Figure 3: Dimensions (mm) Mount the unit using the four supplied screws. · Figure 4: Mounting © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 12: Grounding

    · Figure 5: Grounding Schematic The Communicator 2.0 must be grounded at all times! CAUTION 3.6 Connecting the Communicator 2.0 to the Internet Connect the Communicator 2.0 to your Internet connection. · Figure 6: Internet Connection © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Communicator 2.0 To A Phone Line

    If required, connect a screen and keyboard to the Communicator 2.0 (via the four USB or single HDMI ports). NOTE You’ll need to connect the Communicator 2.0 to these devices for the Activation. Figure 9: Connection to Peripherals © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Communicator 2.0 To A Controller Or Rlink One

    You can connect an RLINK One and a controller to the same Junction Box, CAUTION using the same ports shown in the following diagram. Do not wire the Junction Box or controller to the Junction Box’s upper communication ports. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 15: Controller To Junction Box Wiring

    Connect the cable shield wire to the controller ground strip. · Connect one end of the cable's shield only (the other end must be open). CAUTION Each controller should be chain connected to the same wire, resulting in a long ground cable without ground loop. © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 16 Connect the cable shield wire to the controller ground strip. · Connect one end of the cable's shield only (the other end must be open).. CAUTION Each controller should be chain connected to the same wire, resulting in a long ground cable without ground loop. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 17: Rlink One Connection

    RLINK O ONNECTION Wire the Communicator External Box to the RLINK One as shown in the following · diagram. Figure 14: External Box – RLINK One Isolated RS-485 Connection NOTE RLINK One supports RS-485 infrastructure only. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 18: Wiring Topology

    Figure 15: Direct connections Figure 16: T-Junction (permitted) Figure 17: T-Junction (not permitted) NOTE When using RS-232, there is no restriction on the distance between the T-Junction and the controller. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 19: Termination

    Communicator 2.0 and controllers, ensures reliable communication in RS-485 infrastructures. The following illustrations show where to install the resistors. Depending on the topology, install the resistors in the T-box, the terminal controller, or the Munters Repeater. Termination is recommended when the distance between the Junction Box and the final controller is more than 50 meters/165 feet.
  • Page 20 Figure 21: House and Multiple Repeaters Termination Figure 22: RLink One and House Termination NOTE When using an RLINK One Wireless Communication unit, refer to the RLINK One Manual, which provides detailed information on RLINK termination. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 21: Termination Wiring

    3.10.4.2 Termination Wiring · Communicator 2.0: Install the termination resistor in the T-Box. Figure 23: T-Box Termination Repeaters: Move the S2 dipswitch on the Output card to ON. · Figure 24: Repeater Termination © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 22: Connecting The T-Box To External Devices

    If required, connect the T-Box to external devices and an ELS system (Figure 26). 1. Plug the 25-plug connector into the T-Box. Figure 25: T-Box – Communicator 2.0 Connection 2. Wire the devices as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26: T-Box Wiring Diagram to ELS © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 23: Enabling Sms Messages

    Sending SMS messages requires a Communicator 2.0 having an internal modem · (supplied by Munters if ordered). This modem will support your cellular infrastructure and region (4G US, 4G ROW, 3G) Insert a 3G or 4G standard SIM card as indicated: ·...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Housing Metal Box Dimensions (L x W x H) 416 x 266 x 60 mm Ambient Climate ° ° ° ° Operating Temperature Range to +35 ° ° ° ° Storage Temperature Range to +50 Certification © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 25: T-Box

    Indoor use only · Altitude: -400 m to 2000 m · Relative Humidity: 0 – 90% · Main supply voltage fluctuation up to 5% · Overvoltage category: OVCII · Pollution degree: PD2 · Ingress Protection: IP50 © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 26: Initial Sign In

    User 2 is assigned access rights to Farm 2. · User 3 is assigned access rights to Farm 1 and Farm 2. · In addition, User 1 is also assigned access rights to Farm 3, which is in an entirely · different group. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 27: Activating The Account

    2. Apply power to the Communicator 2.0 (the battery switch must be on). NOTE If the battery is not turned on, an alarm sounds. The alarm stops immediately after the battery switch is turned on. The following screen appears: Figure 30: Farm Activation Screen © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 28 Figure 31: Select Houses 5. At the bottom of the screen click Activate. 6. The following screen appears: Figure 32: Farm Activation Screen At this point, you can use Communicator 2.0 to configure your controllers locally. · Click © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Communicator 2.0 To Rotemnet Web

    NOTE You must have set up your RotemNet Web account to initiate this process. If you do not have an account, refer to Creating a New Account. 1. On the screen click . The following screen appears: Figure 34: User Login Screen Sign Up or Login. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 30: Creating A New Account

    2. Under Create a new user, fill in the fields and click Create a user. The following screen appears. Figure 36: Farm Type 3. Select the Account Type, Single or Multiple. Name the account. · Click Next. · The following screen appears. Figure 37: Farm Definition © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 31: Login To An Existing Account

    1. Connect the Communicator 2.0 to your LAN (i.e. your modem). The Activation screen appears. Figure 40: Login screen 2. Under Login to your account, fill in the fields and click Login. 3. In the following screen, click Start scan. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 32: Attaching The Farm To A Group

    1. If there are no existing groups for this farm, the following screen appears: Figure 42: No Existing Group Screen 2. Write the name of the farm group that you want to create and click Attach to Group. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 33: Groups Exist

    Check the radio box next to the group to which you want to attach your farm and · click Attach to Group. Figure 43: Attach Farm to Group Screen To add an additional group, type in the Group Name and click Add a Group. · Figure 44: Add a Group Screen © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 34: Rotemnet Web

    · Battery Status · Controllers Connectivity · 6.1 Sign In There are two ways to sign in: Standard Login · Private Server · 6.1.1 S TANDARD OGIN 1. Go to RotemNetWeb.Com. Figure 45: Standard Sign In © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 35: Private Server

    My Farm Groups screen appears: 6.1.2 P RIVATE ERVER If your farm is connected to a private server system: 1. Click Private from the Selected Region. The following screen appears. Figure 47: Private Server Sign In © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 36: My Farm Groups

    For example, there are 11 alarms in · QA_PP6. Click the icon to see each controller’s particular alarms. QA_PP6. Click the icon to see each controller’s particular alarms. · © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 37 To find a particular farm group, search for the name in the search bar. · Figure 50: Search Function Farms can be displayed in a grid (Figure 51, click ) or in a list (Figure 52, click · Figure 51: Grid View © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 38: Details (Optional)

    Click any icon to go to the group’s farms (refer to RotemNet Farm Management, · page 44). Click the settings icon to view and manage the group’s users and farms. · 6.2.1 D ETAILS PTIONAL Fill in details about the group as required. Figure 53: Details Screen © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 39: Users

    New users who are not part of the system must first sign up before being invited. If the user has an existing email address in the RotemNet Web system, go to Inviting the New User. 6.2.2.2.1 Creating a New User 1. Have the user go to rotemnetweb.com. Figure 55: Sign In Screen © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 40 2. In the Email field, enter the new user’s email address. This address must be registered. See the following sections for details on creating a user. 3. Define the Access Type (permissions). 4. Click Invite. The user will receive an email asking him/her to accept the invitation. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 41: Farms

    Manage Groups enables many of the same functions as the My Groups screen. In addition, you can create new groups from this page. Figure 59: Manage Groups Screen 1. To create a new group, click Add New Group. Fill in the fields. A © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 42 NOTE Only a farm owner/administrator connected to a farm locally can attach the farm to a group. Figure 61: Farm Settings Screen 3. Click Manage Groups and attach the farm to a group (refer to Groups Exist, page 33). © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 43: User Settings

    Pressure Units o Wind Speed Units o Disable or enable standby by mode (if the latter, define the amount of time that needs to pass before the mode is activated). Click to save any changes. · © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 44: Rotemnet Farm Management

    · 6.5.2 C OMPARISON CREEN PPREARNCE Version 4.7.2.X supports defining the background colors of the Status, Sensors, and Devices sections. NOTE Only administrators can perform this function. 1. In the settings icon, click Customize. © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 45 Figure 64: Customize Feature 2. For each section, select the background color. Figure 65: Comparison Settings Screen 3. The screen displays the background colors. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 46: Rotemnet Screen Appearance

    The screen appearance depends on how the user connects to the Communicator 2.0, as a local user or via the internet. Users connected locally have access to additional functionality. Figure 67: Local Connection Figure 68: Web Connection © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 47: Rotemnet Web Functionality

    6.5.4.1 Farm Settings Tab Farm Settings · NOTE The “Local Users” tab appears Push Notifications only on the computer screen · connected directly to the Local Users · Communicator 2.0. Data Collect · Activity Log · General Settings · © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 48 Baud rate: This rate must be the same throughout the network. · Com Port · Contact information (optional): Munters uses this information to contact users if · there is a need, for example to inform you of an update. The information will not be distributed to any outside parties whatsoever.
  • Page 49 Each user name and password is the same. For example, User 1’s password is User 1. User 2’s password is User 2. · The Farm Owner can edit these names, passwords, and to whom they are assigned. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 50: House Scan Tab

    This function appears in both local and web access connections. · The House Scan screen: Shows the results of the house scan. · Show the controller type and version used in each house. · Figure 76: House Scan Screen © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 51: Software Upgrade

    Place the disk on key/flash drive into the Communicator 2.0's USB port. 2. In the web application, click the Farm Settings tab. The following screen appears. Figure 77: Farm Settings 3. Click System Update. The following screen appears: Figure 78: Update Software Selection Screen © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 52: About Tab

    This screen displays the product and software version. Send this information to technical support in the even that you require assistance. The Support ID enables remote technical support from Munters or from your dealer. Figure 80: About Tab 6.8 Battery Status Click on the battery symbol to view the Communicator 2.0's battery status.

  • Page 53: Controllers Connectivity

    6.9 Controllers Connectivity Click on the hyperlink symbol to view the status of the controller connectivity. Figure 82: Active/Inactive Connectivity Screen Green houses: There is an active RS-232/485 connection. · Red houses: The RS-232/485 connection is down. · © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 54: Alarms

    Alarm and Events History · Digital Inputs · Disable Alarms · Testing the Communicator 2.0 · Responding to Alarms · Editing the Alarm Settings 1. Click the Settings icon and select Alarm System. The following screen appears. © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 55 Version 4.7.2.X: This version includes the following power management specifications: Charge Currency, Battery Voltage, Battery Percentage, and Phone Line Voltage. The last specification is critical for proper line modem functionality. 2. To edit the Alarm Settings click © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 56 (see the Priority setting). o Message Repeat Delay: Alarms must be acknowledged or messages are resent to the list. Define the amount of time in which acknowledgment must take place before resending messages. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 57: Adding Contacts

    About: These read-only parameters provide data for service technicians. 4. Click Save. 7.2 Adding Contacts 1. Click the Settings icon, select Alarm System, and click the Alarm Contacts tab. 2. Click . The following screen appears. © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 58 Language: Select the language from the drop-down list. · Availability: · o Select the days on which messages are sent to the contact. o Define the hours in which messages are sent to the contact. Permission: · © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 59: Alarm And Events History

    Box) that can be programmed as normally open / normally closed input. These inputs can be connected to a wide variety of sensors such as generator operation, magnetic door or window, thermostat, etc. Ü Wire the devices to the external box. © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 60 If the person does not acknowledge the message, Communicator 2.0 repeats the process and sends a message to the second person on the list. o Active: When checked the alarm function for that digital input is enabled. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 61: Disable Alarms

    NOTE This service is provided by the Communicator 2.0 ONLY if the contact is properly defined with contacts and the "VOICE" service selected per contact. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 62: Receiving The Message

    "Disable <confirmed / failed>!" message is repeated and returns to House Alarm · Messages NOTE: If at any time an incorrect key is pressed or if nothing is pressed, the system repeats itself three times and then ends the call. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 63: Responding To A Text Message

    ALL = Can be typed both in capital letters or small letters. 7.7.2.2 Resetting the Alarm To reset all the alarms, send the following text message: > 'Send' to the Communicator 2.0 cell phone number ! = Start of message C = Communicator © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 64: Acknowledging A Message

    > 'Send' to the Communicator cell phone number !AON ! = Start of message A = Acknowledgement Canceling a Response for Every Sent Text Message · > 'Send' to the Communicator cell phone number !AOFF ! = Start of message A = Acknowledgement © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 65: Diagnostics

    When switching from Diagnostics mode to Normal mode, there could be a CAUTION System Issue with closing communication port. If there is a service interupption, reboot the Communicator 2.0. On the Activation screen click Diagnostics. · The following screen appears. Figure 89: Diagnostic Screen © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 66 Repeatable. This test enables verifying that the controller’s § communication card (RS232 or RS485) is sending and receiving signals. Click the Run Test icon and examine the controller card to ensure that its test LEDs are flashing. Figure 91: Repeatable Test © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 67 Lan test o Internet tests o Support tests o Click Alarm System Tests: The Diagnostics page also includes a speed test: · Figure 92: Speed Test Screen © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 68: Leds

    Off: No active alarm(s) · On: Active alarm Battery · Red: Battery is disconnected · Red Blinking: Battery is not charging (consult with dealer immediately) · Green Blinking LED: Battery is charging · Green: Battery is charged © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 69: Controller Functionality

    1. Go to System > Levels of Ventilation. Figure 93: Levels of Ventilation Screen 2. Define the On time and the exhaust/tunnels as required (refer to the controller manuals for details). Note: Air Capacity is read-only. © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 70 . The Set Level of Ventilation screen appears. Figure 95: Set Ventilation Level Popup 4. Define the levels at which the differential is changed and the differential. Note: The first several levels normally have differential temperatures set to 0. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 71: Bird Inventory

    Refer to the Platinum manuals for details). 9.2 Bird Inventory When defining the bird inventory via Communicator 2.0, Platinum Pro/Rotem One support up to 140,000 birds per gender (the controllers support up to 99,999 birds when defining this function using the keyboard). © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 72: Growth Day Send To All

    1. Go to Management > Growth Day & Flock. Figure 99: Growth Day & Flock Screen 2. Edit as required and click Send to All. Figure 100: Send to All Function 3. Select the houses in which the change applies and click Save Changes. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 73: Appendix A: Changing The Battery

    10 Appendix A: Changing the Battery Munters recommends installing a new battery every two years. Change the battery between flocks or herds. · Order a new battery from your dealer. · To replace the battery: 1. Disconnect the AC power.
  • Page 74 11. Place the cover in place and insert the screws. 12. Place the unit on the wall (optional) and reconnect the cables. 13. Turn on the battery switch, apply AC power, and verify that the Power LED is lit. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 75: Appendix B: Generating An Activity Log

    Only administrators can perform this function. 1. Connect to a farm via www.rotemnetweb.com. 2. Under the settings icon, click Farm Settings. 3. Click the Activity Log tab. Figure 105: Activity Log Screen 4. Define as needed: © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 76 11: VOID 12: Bird Inventory - READ 13: VOID 14: VOID 15: VOID 17: CO2 Treatment STD 18: VOID 19: Dosing Pump 20: PCI 21: Event DB Property 23: VOID 24: Ammonia Treatment 25: Relay Current © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 77 98: Last 100 Weights 99: Set THI 101: Temp Curve 102: Set Rad Heater 103: Vent Level Set Point 104: Set stir fan 105: Static Pressure Set 106: Set Cool Pad 107: Set Point Foggers Point © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 78 166: Sys variable heat 194: Feed Scale Program 206: Light No Feed 207: Light Feed 208: Water And Feed 215: Auger Layout 216: Water And Feed By 217: Water And Feed By 218: Set Curve Quantity from 5.05 Quantity © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 79 304: Hot Key - Infra Red 305: VOID 306: Nest table 307: Hot Key - Curtains 308: Bird Weight Bre As 309: Scale History Bre 311: Bird Weight Bre Auto 312: Web Weight 313: Control Level By © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 80 329: Hot Key Cool 330: Dosing Pump Heaters Ramping 331: Dosing Pump History 332: History Table Of 333: History Radiant Events Heaters 334: Power Meter HK 335: Munters Drive HK 336: Scale History 337: CO2 History 338: SRP Hub © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 81: Appendix C: Data Collection

    12 Appendix C: Data Collection 12.1 Centralized Collection NOTE Use the Centralized Collection function only after consulting with Munters technical support. Only the group owner or administrator can define the General Settings. The · following tab does appear on any other user’s screen.
  • Page 82 Accept Data Provider License. Mark this box. This box must be checked to enable centralized data collection. NOTE This acceptance is saved. Figure 109: General Settings – Completed (Example) 4. Click the Data Collect Screen. Refer to the following section. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 83: Defining The Ftp/Sftp Server

    NOTE Data Upload Allowed appears if the General Settings fields are filled out and Data Provider License accepted. If the fields are filled out but the license is NOT accepted data, upload is disabled. Figure 110: FTP Definition © Munters AB, 2020...
  • Page 84 Only mark the Alarm History, VFT, and Collect Alarms checkboxes if you are CAUTION uploading data to a centralized collector. Anyone using a private FTP server must leave these boxes unchecked! o Select the output file format. o Define the collection interval. © Munters AB, 2020...

  • Page 85: Warranty

    Munters plant was required: if this is not done, the user is fully responsible for the damage which they could suffer.
  • Page 86 Dismantling and assembly must be performed by qualified technicians and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The use of non-original spare parts or incorrect assembly exonerates the manufacturer from all liability. Requests for technical assistance and spare parts can be made directly to the nearest Munters office. © Munters AB, 2020...

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