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Honeywell Versatilis Transmitter R110 Equipment Health Monitoring (EHM) Installation and User's Guide 34-VT-25-01 September 2024...
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In no event is Honeywell liable to anyone for any direct, special, or consequential damages. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
CHAPTER ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides information to assist you in the installation and configuring the Honeywell Versatilis Equipment Health Monitoring solution. Revision history Revision Date Description February The initial release of the document for 2023 R100. September...
www.ime.de Chapter 1 - About this guide Terms and abbreviations Terms Definitions ATEX Appareils destinés à être utilisés en Atmosphères Explosives Bluetooth® Low Energy CCoE Chief Controller of Explosives CAPEX Capital Expenditures ESIS Experion Software Installation Server Fast Fourier Transform iPhone Operating System IIoT Industrial Internet of Things...
Transmitter from impact or abrasion if located in a Zone 0/ Class I Div 1 environment. It is the responsibility of the end user to verify that the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter has the necessary approvals required for the intended area of use.
Chapter 2 - Instructions and safety measures Best practices Table 2-1: Best practices - DOs Ensure there is adequate space to access the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter before selecting an installation position. It is recommended to install the Honeywell Versatilis™...
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Honeywell. The Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter is packaged with battery and sensitive electronics, that may be damaged without proper care. Pay attention to don’ts when the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter enclosure is removed: Do not short-circuit. Do not disassemble or change Do not expose to heat or fire.
CHAPTER HONEYWELL VERSATILIS TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter (HVT) is a multi-variant sensing platform based on the latest LoRaWAN® protocol communication technology. It’s inherently low power compact design coupled with quick and easy installation and commissioning help customers to deploy them at scale with the lowest CAPEX and negligible OPEX.
Chapter 3 - Honeywell Versatilis Transmitter Overview Key features The key features of Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter are: Table 3-1: Key features of Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter Based on the latest LoRaWAN® protocol communication technology for large area coverage. Built-in battery lasts for years.
For more details, see Mounting options. ¹ Change in default parameters will affect the battery life accordingly. Environmental conditions The following table provides the operating conditions of Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter: Table 4-2: Environmental conditions of Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter Information Value Tamb range -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to +176°F)
CHAPTER SETTTING UP THE HONEYWELL VERSATILIS™ TRANSMITTER Unpacking the contents The Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter comes in a cardboard shipping container as shown in the following figure. Figure 5-1: Unpacking the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter Figure 5-2: Tamper label NOTE: After unpacking the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter, it is recommended to check for any visible damage to the filter on the front of the Transmitter.
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Chapter 5 - Settting up the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter The magnetic and adhesive mount adapters are supplied as kits along with Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter, if chosen the same while ordering. Figure 5-2: Unpacking mounting adapters The following table provides the contents of the shipping package, while ordering the Honeywell Versatilis™...
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Chapter 5 - Settting up the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter For Honeywell Accessories/ Tools Versatilis™ Contents in the (To be handy with Transmitter ordered package users) with adapter variants base is 41mm, and for the Adapter is 32mm. Magnetic Mount Honeywell Versatilis™...
Chapter 5 - Settting up the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter ATTENTION: For disposing off the recyclable Transmitter and packaging materials, it is recommended to first remove the battery from the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter. Then dispose it separately as per the manufacturer's recommendations, in compliance with the concerned laid down regulations.
1. Screw-in the magnetic mount adapter into the threaded hole provided on the base of the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter. 2. Firmly hold the base of the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter using a spanner (of size 41mm), and tighten the adapter to the base using another spanner (of size 32mm).
Perform the below instructions for adhesive mounting on the target structure: Prerequisite: Remove oil, moisture, and dirt from the intended mounting surface of the target structure on which the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter will be mounted. If the dirt is strong, remove it with isopropyl alcohol.
Firmly hold the secured adapter using a spanner (of size 32mm) and tighten the base of the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter to the adapter using another spanner (of size 41mm). Ensure a Torque of 3.5 to 4 Nm is applied for tightening.
Chapter 5 - Settting up the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter Epoxy Mounting Perform the below instructions for epoxy mounting on the target structure: Precaution: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. For more information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet of the 3M™...
Chapter 5 - Settting up the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter Stick the flat face of the adapter on which epoxy adhesive is applied, to the target machine, and secure it until the adhesive sets. NOTE: Once you are done using the epoxy adhesive, remove the cartridge from the epoxy applicator, screw on the cap, and store the cartridge in an upright position.
The following figure and table provide information about the complete solution architecture designed and implemented for Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter. This information helps the user to understand the various process involved, right from the configuration of the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter to access the analytic solutions.
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Chapter 6 - Configuration Item Integration Description Audio acoustics Honeywell The Honeywell Versatilis Connect App Versatilis enables user to connect to the Connect App Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter through bluetooth using a tablet, or smartphone. It helps user to configure the end Transmitter's sensor parameters, view live data, update firmware, etc.
Smartphone or Tablet, that supports Android or Microsoft Windows platform. Users can also use the Tablet (if any) provided with Honeywell Versatilis Configurator App to install and run the Honeywell Versatilis™ Connect app with ease. Figure 6-2: Honeywell Versatilis™ Connect app installed on "Honeywell...
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64GB is 64GB is recommended recommended recommended To download and install the Honeywell Versatilis Connect app, follow the procedure described below: NOTE: Enable the location permission on your Windows/Android/iOS Smartphone/Tablet before installing the app. Table 6-3: Installation procedure of Honeywell Versatilis™ Connect app...
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When the user launches the Honeywell Versatilis™ Connect App for the first time, the app gives a tour of its overall features. For more information on how to configure Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter, see Honeywell Versatilis Connect App User's Guide.
NOTE: After successful reset to the default passcode, you can use the Honeywell Versatilis Connect app to further change the default passcode as required. For more information, see Honeywell Versatilis Connect App user's guide, 34-VT-25-03.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration The below figure illustrates the connections of the Multitech Conduit gateway to power and other communications. Figure 6-3: Multitech Conduit Gateway rear view connectors illustration Table 6-4: Callouts of Multitech Conduit Gateway rear view connectors illustration screen Items Description...
NOTE: There are many LoRaWAN service providers in the market. Choose the LoRaWAN service best suited to your needs. For more information on how to configure Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter and LoRa Gateway in the LoRaWAN service provider application, refer to the respective service provider's product documentation.
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To unzip the file, right-click and select Extract All. The zip file consists of the following files: LoRaWANinstallation.sh Readme.pdf For more information on installation, refer Readme.pdf. For detailed information on Hyper-V setup and Chirpstack network Honeywell Versatilis™ Experion server configuration, refer to the EHM User's Guide, 34-VT-25-05.
www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration LoRaWAN Payload Format Payload formatters process data going to and received from the end devices, converting binary payloads to human readable fields, or for doing any other kind of data conversion on uplinks and downlinks. NOTE: Maximum payload that device application can send in one packet to LoRaWAN network depends on data rates and region.
www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Restart or power ON. Configuration changes from the BLE app. On request from LoRaWAN host. LoRaWAN Uplink Payload The uplink messages are sent by end devices to the Network Server relayed by one or many gateways. If the uplink message belongs to the Application Server or the Join Server, the Network server forwards it to the correct receiver.
Experion EHM dashboard. Honeywell Versatilis Remote Configuration Manager The Honeywell Versatilis Remote Configuration Manager helps the user to create, modify, and add sites, assets, and transmitters details. The Honeywell Versatilis Remote Configuration Manager is installed as one of the solution component from the ESIS or DVD/media.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Honeywell Experion EHM The Honeywell Experion EHM software provides the platform to visualize the transmitted sensor data and provide useful trends to monitor and track the health of the target machines. System requirements The PC specifications to host the Experion EHM solution are:...
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Gateway Provider & Gateway Model Region Description Usage Verizon, EU, UK, MTCDT-L4G1-247A- Global LTE Cat 4 915.R3-WW mPower Programmable Gateway 8- channel, 915 MHz, Global GNSS+Wi-Fi/BT w/MTAC- 003U00 mCard and Accessory (AT&T, Verizon, EU, UK, Multitech (Outdoor) MTCDTIP-L4G1-267A- Global...
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Gateway Provider & Gateway Model Region Description Usage antennas, Ethernet cable, USB cable and quick-start guide. GNSS Antenna sold separately Mounting bracket kit, 1 LoRa antenna, 2 cellular antennas, GNSS antenna, Wi- Fi/BT antenna. LoRaWAN Provider System Experion EHM Specs Configuration...
Download ESIS zip file Download the ESIS zip file from the SoftCo distribution. For more details on how to order Experion EHM software license, refer to the Honeywell marketing web channel or contact your regional sales manager. Clean Installation using ESIS zip file Follow the below-mentioned procedure to install the Experion EHM software:...
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-5: ESIS network share details screen NOTE: If there are any features that are not available on your system such as .NET 3.5, a pop-up to download and install this feature appears, click Yes. NOTE: Restart your system after installing the required features.
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6. A Migration/Clean Install Selection screen appears, select the Install Clean radio button and click Next. Figure 6-7: Clean Install selection screen 7. A Honeywell Experion HS - DialogManager dialog appears, click Yes. Figure 6-8: Experion HS DialogManager warning 8. A License Agreement dialog appears, read the license agreement carefully and select the I accept the terms in the License agreement radio button then click Next.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-9: Experion HS product node type selection screen 10. A User and License Information dialog appears, enter the below details and click Next. Figure 6-10: Experion user and license information screen Field Details Customer Name Information Company Name...
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Navigate to the Experion license file from your local drive which is provided by the Honeywell team. Select the license file and click Open. 11. A Installation Path(s) Selection dialog appears, click Next. ATTENTION: The Installation Path(s) Selection does not support changing the default installation paths.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration NOTE: Ensure the PRP Network and HSR Network Drivers options are not checked. Figure 6-12: Features and Options selection screen Click Next. A Security Password Entry dialog appears, and you are prompted to type a password and confirm password. Enter the password and click Next.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-13: Experion Accounts Password Entry screen 16. A Summary dialog with Experion HS Software Installation Settings appears. Review the installation settings and click Install to initiate the installation process. The installation begins and the following screen appears showing the component's installation status.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-14: Experion EHM Installation status display NOTE: If the installation reboots and does not automatically login, then login using the local 'HPSInstall' account using the 'Security Password Entry' (password entered earlier). If the Installation application does not automatically start then run the 'setup.exe' again to continue the installation until installation application reaches the screen above with message 'The installs have...
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration 21. Create a new user and add it to the local engineers group. See Create a new user. Then, log off and log in with the newly created user. 22. From the Start menu, search and open the Configuration Studio and perform the following steps: Add a new server with the hostname.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-15: HVTConfigAPI certificates binding Repeat the steps for HVTConfigAPP to bind the certificates. Then, from the right pane of the IIS manager screen, navigate to Manage Website and select Restart to set the changes into effect.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-16: HVTConfigAPI certificates binding NOTE: It is strongly recommended to use certificates issued by a trusted third-party certificate authority. Add user to Windows group To add a user account to a Windows group, follow the below steps: 1.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration 3. Navigate to Member Of > Add > Advanced > Find Now. The search results appear, select Product Administrators, and then click OK, and OK until returning to the Computer Management user list. The user account is added as a member of the Product Administrator group.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration The Experion PKS Services Control Panel window appears, select the Start All Services radio button and click OK. The Experion Services will start running. Create a new user To create a new user on your Windows device: 1.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-17: Adding a new server in Configuration Studio Click OK. 4. A dialog stating Do you wish to continue having these server update messages displayed for this session of Configuration Studio? appears, click Yes. 5.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration 6. The migration starts and a success message appears, click OK. A new server is added to the Experion system. Configure a new asset Follow the below procedure to configure a new asset: 1. From the Windows search bar, search and double-click to open Configuration Studio.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Figure 6-20: Loading Asset to Experion Server The asset starts loading and the status is shown, click Close after the loading is completed successfully. Enable components in Configuration Studio 1. From the Windows search bar, search and double-click to open Configuration Studio.
60 minutes. The session idle timeout is configurable by updating the settings.json file located in the C:\ProgramData\Honeywell\Experion PKS\Server\Cuneus folder. Add a new property “sessionidletimeout” and time in minutes ("30") as shown in the below syntax and save.
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www.ime.de Chapter 6 - Configuration Open the Command Prompt as administrator and run the following commands to apply the change in sessionidletimeout: plexus -stop plexus -start...
NIST approved and widely adopted as a best security for constrained nodes and networks. Security features The secure features of the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter are: Secure firmware update. Device lock to prevent memory access by authorized users. Authentication on the BLE security using passcode.
www.ime.de Chapter 7 - Security Audit Trail Audit trail records the user activities and details when the device is activated. An audit trail records the occurrence of an event and the time at which it occurred. The audit trail fixed size is 100 and is saved in FIFO. Users can read the audit trails and export them in PDF format to the local drive on their devices using the BLE app.
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www.ime.de Chapter 7 - Security Event Name Description Event ID Field Value Change - Alarm logged when there is change in alarm configuration. Wrong Passkey This action is Entry logged when the user enters wrong passkey. MAG Swipe This event is logged when the user tries magnetic swipe.
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www.ime.de Chapter 7 - Security Event Name Description Event ID Field Value reset. FFT uplink rate This event is Time in hours interval change logged when there is change in FFT uplink rate interval. Energy band This event is Time in hours interval change logged when there is change in...
2. Firmly hold the base of the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter using a spanner (of size 41 mm), and unscrew the adapter from the base of the Honeywell Versatilis™...
Chapter 8 - Maintenance Firmware update The Honeywell Versatilis™ Connect app has the provision to update to the latest firmware available for the Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter. For more information, see the Honeywell Versatilis Connect App User's Guide. Device logs User has the provision to download the log files and save it to the local drive using Honeywell Versatilis™...
(1. Blinks once) (2. Blinks twice) After 19 seconds: (3. Blinks thrice) Power ON No visual failure indication on LED Connecting to the Honeywell Successful Versatilis™ Transmitter - Energy pairing Harvested using Bluetooth scan in Honeywell Versatilis Connect app. (Blinks...
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Honeywell Versatilis once) Connect app. Not recognizing No visual indication on LED. User activates the Honeywell During Versatilis™ Transmitter - Energy configuration Harvested to start measuring parameters, or pushing configurations to the Transmitter as required from the Honeywell Versatilis Connect app.
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Chapter 9 - LED States Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter - Probable Scenarios Energy Harvested status On successful configuration of the Configuration Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter successful - Energy Harvested. (Blinks thrice) Configuring the Honeywell Configuration Versatilis™ Transmitter - Energy failure Harvested using "Offline Template".
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Chapter 9 - LED States Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter - Probable Scenarios Energy Harvested status every 10 seconds) Successful updating, and restarting (1. Blinks once) (2. Blinks twice) After 19 seconds: (3. Blinks thrice) Unsuccessful...
CHAPTER CERTIFICATIONS Hazardous location certifications Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter is certified for various Hazardous location standards and requirements. The below tables gives the summary on the same: Table 10-1: Hazardous location certifications Certification Standards Approval/ Rating IECEx IEC 60079-0/COR1: Ex ia IIB T4 Ga 2020;...
*Certification is in progress. NAMUR Certificate Type tested according to NAMUR NE 95. CE (Conformance to Europe) Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter is compliant with all the Directives that are applicable as per CE certification requirements. The below tables gives the summary on the same:...
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www.ime.de Chapter 10 - Certifications Table 10-3: CE certification requirements Directive/ Certification Standards Regulation EN 61326-1: 2013 Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN 61326-2-3: 2013 (EMC) Directive; 2014/30/EU EN55011: 2009 + A1: 2010 EN 61000-4-2: 2009 EN 61000-4-3: 2006+A1+A2 EN 61000-4-8: 2010 ETSI EN 300 328 Radio Equipment Directive (RED);...
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(Electromagnetic fields); 2013/35/EU UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed) Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter is compliant with all the Regulations that are applicable as per UKCA certification requirements. The below tables gives the summary on the same: Table 10-4: UKCA certification requirements Directive/...
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Electromagnetic Fields at work Regulations 2016 FCC & IC Certifications Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter is complaint with all the requirements that are applicable as per FCC & IC certification specifications. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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www.ime.de Chapter 10 - Certifications Certification Standards Approval/ Rating 47 CFR Part 15 [10-01- Compliance as per 20 Edition] Subpart B & Subpart C ANSI C63.4: 2014 FCC ID: S5751490045 BLE FCC ID: 2APD9- RSL10SIP ICES-003 Issue 7: 2020 Compliant for Wireless requirements ICES-Gen Issue 1: 2018+A1: 2021...
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CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the unit at least 20cm from nearby persons. Wireless Certifications & Approvals Honeywell Versatilis™ Transmitter has LoRaWAN & BLE Wireless communication technologies. Required certifications and approvals have been attained for this product.
CHAPTER TROUBLESHOOTING The following table provides various troubleshooting scenarios in the case of error or unexpected behavior, and their corresponding troubleshooting tips: Table 11-1: Troubleshooting Information Honeywell Versatilis™ Troubleshooting Scenarios On Screen Transmitter Tips Status User selects Unsuccessful A pop-up Retry pairing.
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Connect app. Re-try firmware update. Ensure the required firmware file is downloaded from authenticated location. Contact Honeywell TAC team. Higher Ignore the vibration alarm. alarms during asset Alarm status start-up in will get updated with batch current...
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Experion EHM. Sensor interface Status indicator Restart failure. at sensor level Honeywell as well as on the Versatilis™ Diagnostic page Transmitter. of Honeywell Replace Versatilis™ Honeywell Connect and Versatilis™ Experion EHM. Transmitter. LoRa Communication Install the communication fault indication Gateway within status.
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Chapter 11 - Troubleshooting Honeywell Versatilis™ Troubleshooting Scenarios On Screen Transmitter Tips Status configured in the LoRaWAN server with valid keys (for ABP/OTAA method). Ensure the device is configured in Honeywell Versatilis™ Connect with valid keys (for ABP/OTAA method).
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