Badger Meter 3700 Installation & Operation Manual
Badger Meter 3700 Installation & Operation Manual

Badger Meter 3700 Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation &
Badger
®
Data Acquisition Server
Operation Manual
Model 3700
941700-0018
BadgerMeter, Inc.
Rev. 6 4-09

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  • Page 1 Installation & Badger ® Data Acquisition Server Operation Manual Model 3700 941700-0018 BadgerMeter, Inc. Rev. 6 4-09...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (or use appropriate line sharing device). • Phone cord for connection to phone system. • Telephone number for the phone line that the Model 3700 will be attached to (so you can call the Model 3700). • Make note of the Model 3700 dial-in IP/Netmask for future use.
  • Page 3: Hardware Overview

    1kΩ - 10kΩ +- 1% of 10kΩ at 20°c 10kΩ - 47.5kΩ +- 1% of 47.5kΩ at Step 2 - Mount the Model 3700 on the wall or other appropriate 20°c location.
  • Page 4 Step 5 - Power-up and diagnostics: Attach the power supply TCP/IP Config to the power input jack on the Model 3700, and plug the power brick into a wall outlet. The power brick should be in a location B. Press the menu (top) button several more times until the that is accessible for connection and disconnection.
  • Page 5: Basic Network Configuration

    To change the IP address to the screen for several minutes. In the worst case, allow the static address assigned by the network administrator, do up to 5 minutes for the Model 3700 to locate all the the following: connected devices.
  • Page 6: Laptop/Computer Setup

    B on the previous page. The menu will then state that the Model 3700 must be rebooted to take effect. Press ‘select’ to Step 2 - Attach the Laptop to the Model 3700 or to the LAN. The allow the Model 3700 to reboot.
  • Page 7: Model 3700 Administration Overview

    Step 8 - Decide upon a method of data transfer. (see section later in this document). If you select the HTTP/Post method to send Step 1 - Use your web browser to connect to the Model 3700 data to the BMO website, you can configure this by selecting the by entering LogFileData, Setup/Upload page.
  • Page 8: Security

    A name must be Click on the Modbus address number for any of the devices for assigned to a device before the Model 3700 will log data for it. specific device details.
  • Page 9: Advanced Configuration Options

    IO module. For device 250, you may want to use the name Internal IO. Click the Advanced button in the lower right corner of the page. For the Model 3700 onboard IO, there are several options. Input Types: this list shows the status of the 8 analog inputs, either 0-10V, 4-20mA, resistance, pulse, status, etc.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Modbus Devices

    15 minutes after the last reading. rate, min, and max fields in pulse mode. When the Model 3700 is first started, it will take an initial reading After returning to the device configuration page, click Save at of all the Modbus devices immediately. Following that, the next the bottom of the page to return to the device display page.
  • Page 11: Alarm Setup

    • IP Address:The IP address of the ethernet interface: Default the Model 3700 system data point, and alarm state. A full MIB 192.168.40.50 is located on the Model 3700, click the MIB link to the right of • Netmask: The netmask of the ethernet network. Default 255.255.255.0 this option.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems

    PPP Messages: Checking this option will allow the need to configure the Model 3700 to use a proxy. If in doubt, leave this blank first, and try the connection test. If it fails, system debug log to show a complete report of the PPP ask your LAN administrator about proxy servers, if any.
  • Page 13: Gsm/Gprs Cellular Modem (A8812-Gsm Only)

    Dial-in options include the following. test dial-out with this feature. You may however receive an error that the Model 3700 is not allowed to transfer data to the BMO dial-in Enabled: Check this checkbox to enable dial-in support.
  • Page 14: Example Dial-In From A Winxp Computer

    Dial-in Address Worksheet. by windows hanging up promptly after connecting to the Model 3700. If that is the case, a slight delay in the dial process for Your browser will now be able to access the Model 3700 the same windows will correct the problem.
  • Page 15: Processes

    If you are operating your own database system to store These include the following: log data from the Model 3700, it is best to store the data in UTC time in the database as well, and only convert it to local time when debug Messages: The Model 3700 can run a Syslog process generating the final report or graph for the user.
  • Page 16: Firmware Update

    Resolving web server [www. take effect. buildingmanageronline.com] to an IP address: Success. Got [198.107.56.37] Do not power down the Model 3700 during any step of the Model Ping web server [www.buildingmanageronline. 3700 firmware update process. Doing so may corrupt the system com]: Success and render the Model 3700 unusable.
  • Page 17: Lcd Console

    Model 3700. The intended test does not verify the IP address of the gateway is correct, or purpose of the console is to configure the Model 3700 to a point that the gateway is working correctly, it only tests that the address where a computer can communicate with it for further detailed specifed as a gateway responds to a ping request.
  • Page 18: Log File Data

    Log File Status successful, the time of the successful query will be used in the The Model 3700 can display a list of log files in the Log File Data/ log file but may be several seconds after the initial log cycle.
  • Page 19: Log Storage Capacity

    Too many open files in system Too many open files When the Model 3700 storage area on the flash starts to run out Text file busy of space, the following action is taken: No space left on device •...
  • Page 20: Retrieving Data From The Model 3700

    HTTP direct From the Model 3700 if necessary. If this option is disabled, the BMO website may The Model 3700 has the ability to export log file data to a web not be able to send notifications until the end of the day when the Model 3700 calls in at its specified upload time.
  • Page 21: Linking To Model 3700 Device Status Pages

    If you are using the Model 3700 with a standalone mode, you can use FTP or Enertrax DL to delete log files from the flash memory. With EnertraxDL, simply check the setup checkbox to delete log data after download. For FTP, the process is essentially the same process as the manual FTP data download.
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  • Page 24 BadgerMeter, Inc. Please see our website at www.badgermeter.com P.O. Box 581390, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74158 for specific contacts. (918) 836-8411 / Fax: (918) 832-9962 www.badgermeter.com Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.

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