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- Page 1 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 Type ML-2012/13 Low power GPRS data logger Title Date User Manual ML-2012/13 30-Oct-2014 Version Manufacturers of low power instruments page 1...
- Page 2 With your purchase of the ML-2012/13 Low Power data logger with GPRS Capabilities. This manual describes the operation and (hardware) installation of the ML-2012/13 Data logger. The chapter Getting Started briefly describes the ML-2012/13 data logger, prepares you to install it, and tells you how to put it into operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 Table of Contents Product Description ..........................5 Editions ............................6 1.1.1 ML-2012 ............................ 6 1.1.2 ML-2013 ............................ 7 Getting started ............................8 Vibration ............................8 2.1.1 Do’s and Don’ts ........................8 Inserting the SIM-card ........................8 Power on for the First time...................... - Page 4 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 Parameter Name: ..........................28 Parameter Unit: ..........................28 4.12.1 D-Records ........................... 28 Parameter Code: ..........................28 Parameter value: ..........................28 4.12.2 System-records ........................29 System Message: ..........................29 Additional System Message: ......................29 4.12.3 Data Modifiers ........................29 4.13...
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Page 5: Product Description
TYPE ML-2012/13 1 Product Description The ML-2012/13 is designed to retrieve, and store data from various sensors. This data is logged onto the embedded SD-card. Also the stored data can be send from the data logger to any remote computer you like. -
Page 6: Editions
To connect the logger to an AC integrated in cover. power grid. ML-2012/13- As ML-2012/13, but without enclosure and PCB only antenna. The data logger will be supplied without pre-mounted cable glands, giving the user the freedom to choose the number and size of the glands them self. Although glass fiber reinforced polyamide is a tough material, drilling gland holes is easy. - Page 7 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 1.1.2 ML-2013 The waterproof IP67 enclosure of the ML-2013 exists out of a casing and cover of glass fiber reinforced polyamide (PA66/GF20) with in between a silicon gasket. The ML-2013 can be used outdoors. 1) Analog inputs...
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Page 8: Getting Started
The wireless data functions will only work when an activated SIM, with a valid subscription is placed in the ML-2012/13. In the menu the configuration and network settings must also mach to those supplied by the SIM card provider. The pin code of the SIM card must be removed prior to insertion in the data logger. To prevent problems with the SIM card it can be inserted in a mobile phone or GSM data modem. -
Page 9: Power On For The First Time
Next, connect your sensors, please consult your sensor’s manual for wiring. 2.4 Connect to a PC OS compatibility: The ML-2012/13 can be connected to any PC with USB 2.0 running on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 Installation procedure for the internal USB adapter for Windows XP is given on the CD. -
Page 10: Operating Basics
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 3 Operating Basics 3.1 Configuration menu The ML-2012/13 can be configured by means of terminal emulation software like ‘hyper terminal’. Our own terminal emulation software ‘YDOC-terminal’ can be downloaded from www.your-data-our- care.com The menu is comprehensive and easy to use. For each different sensor the same approach is used. - Page 11 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 You’ll see this screen: Configuration Setup First Rename your Device by [0] Exit Selecting option 1 [1] General settings >> YDOC (General Settings) [2] Modem settings [3] NTP Time update >> Not Used [4] Alarm SMS >>...
- Page 12 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 Analog sensor Analog sensor Analog sensor Analog sensor [0] Exit [0] Exit [0] Exit [0] Exit [1] Name [1] Name [1] Name [1] Name >> Analog >> Analog >> Analog >> Analog [2] Sensor power switch...
- Page 13 10 sec. Consult the manual of your digital sensor and check the response time. The sample-interval must be larger than the response time of the sensor. Now your sensors are added to the configuration of the ML-2012/13. Manufacturers of low power instruments...
- Page 14 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 Next thing is the setup of the data outputs. Before that, we have to configure the general modem settings for GPRS operation. Consult your GPRS- provider for the correct local settings. In the reference, a table is included with some international GPRS- providers and their settings.
- Page 15 Now your data logger is configured and ready to use. To check your wiring and sensors, you can evaluate the actual values. To see them press: <Ctrl>A<Shift>V<Ctrl>D The result should be like this: 13/07/05 14:22:04 Actual Values ML-2012/13 Logger Version 1.6 Build 1 AIN1 Waterlevel meters MSL Temperature 20.2...
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Page 16: Reference
4 Reference 4.1 Principle of Operation Your ML-2012/13 Data logger is capable of collecting and storing data of multiple sensors. To accomplish this, many tasks are performed. These “tasks” are scheduled and executed on their specified time. The timing of this process is very important and is determined by the internal scheduler. This scheduler keeps track of all the internal states of the various tasks and assigns processor time to the different tasks. -
Page 17: Sdi-12
4.2 SDI-12 The ML-2012/13 is provided with an SDI-12 port. This port is connected to port 2 and is shared with the normal RS232 operation. This means that the user has to select whether he wants to use RS232 or SDI- 12. -
Page 18: Sdi-12 Baud Rate And Frame Format
4.3 RS232 Your ML-2012/13 comes with 2 RS232 ports, capable of baud rates of up to 115200 bps (230400 bps on request). The ports are: port 1 and port 2. Port one is shared with the RS-485 port and port 2 is shared with the SDI-12 port. - Page 19 Only one slave can respond to the requests of the master at a time. To set up your RS485 sensor for use with the ML-2012/13, make sure that the address is programmed correctly, and that the sensor address is unique.
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Page 20: Analog Inputs (4
Some devices don’t need a power supply, but take their power from the current loop. But the primary circuit of the ML-2012/13 does NOT provide power for this. In this case, you need the power switch to provide the energy for the current-loop. Consult the manual of the loop-powered device you like to connect, and use the positive side of the power switch for the power supply. -
Page 21: Bridge Of Wheatstone
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 4.6.4 Bridge of Wheatstone The bridge of Wheatstone (the principle of operation of a load cell) is a circuit, consisting of 4 resistors. Below a circuit is given: Given, all R’s are the same the output voltage will be 0 Volts. In practice, one of the resistors is replaced by a variable resistor (often a strain gauge) . -
Page 22: Analog Differential Input 5
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 4.6.6 Analog Differential input 5 Analog input 5 is a Differential input with a build-in user selectable input-amplifier. Therefore channel 5 has a user selectable range. The user can set the range of the input according to his preferences. This is done by adjusting the so called “port mode”... -
Page 23: Digital Inputs
Attention: The coil input of the ML2012/13 is so sensitive that a short piece of unconnected wire is enough to let the ML-2012/13 “pick up” signals from the environment. Be aware of this, and use a shielded cable. The reception of RF-signals can lead to problems with the performance of the system. -
Page 24: Alarming
In some circumstances, normal data-logging is not sufficient for managing your process. For keeping track of certain, often critical, conditions, the ML-2012/13 is equipped with direct alarming options. Alarming-limits and hysteresis are used to manage these special events. The table below shows the different types of alarming-limits. -
Page 25: Firmware Upgrade
In time however, the need for additional features may arise. For example, a new serial sensor is introduced on the market and a customer wants to connect this sensor to the ML-2012/13. When YDOC has extended the firmware to support that sensor, a new version of the firmware is released. After the user has performed the firmware upgrade, his “old”... -
Page 26: Firmware Upgrade Over The Air
Each driver can handle (collect or send) a number of parameters. The total number of parameters is limited to 64. So, theoretically, the ML-2012/13 can handle up to 16 sensors with each 4 parameters. But in this case there is no output possible. In most cases two or three drivers are needed for minimum operation (internal driver, tcp output-driver, or email-driver). -
Page 27: Sd-Card
4.11 SD-card The SD-card used with the ML-2012/13 is a SANDISK 2GB type Card. It is formatted in FAT 32, and is compatible for use with a PC. Don’t use other cards than this type, because the performance of the data logger may be harmed. -
Page 28: Parameter Code
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 Parameter Code: The abbreviation of the full parameter name, it may be up to 7 characters long. Parameter Name: The name of the logged parameter, it may be up to 31 characters long. Parameter Unit: The unit representing the physical dimensions of the measurement, it may be up to 15 characters long. -
Page 29: System-Records
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 4.12.2 System-records The System-records are used to log system related information. System-records do not contain normal measurements. A system-record is made, when an awkward situation is encountered, for instance, when a sensor is not replying to a request from the logger. System-records are used for monitoring system- performance. -
Page 30: Transmission Of The Data Log File
A warm up time of 5 minutes is possible and can be used in rare situations, but the battery-life will be shortened enormously. In such rare cases, consult your local YDOC-supplier for a calculation of battery-life, before exploiting your data logger. -
Page 31: Digital Pulse Sensor
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 4.14.2 Digital Pulse Sensor Digital Pulse sensors like for instance rain gauges are based upon the “reed contact” principle. The rain gauge has an internal bucket with a very precise volume. It is constructed to tip over when it reaches a specified amount of water. -
Page 32: Counter
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 i.e. when your rain-gauge has a tipping bucket with a size of 0.2 mm rain, it will take five buckets for 1 mm rain. So, in this case the value 5 has to be entered for the “pulses per unit”. -
Page 33: Power Supply
TYPE ML-2012/13 4.15 Power supply The ML-2012/13 PCB is designed to work with a power supply of minimum 0.8 to maximum 5V DC The ML-2012 can be powered with a D-size 3.7V Lithium cell or external supply of max 5V DC. -
Page 34: Pin Configuration
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 5 Pin configuration 5.1 ML-2012 The arrows are pointing to the #1 pin Connector Pin# Name Description RS485 A +RS485 positive terminal RS485 B -RS485 negative terminal Ground Ground RS232 TX1 Transmit line RS232 port 1... - Page 35 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 5.2 ML-2013 The arrows are pointing to the #1 pin Connector Pin# Name Description RS485 A +RS485 positive terminal RS485 B -RS485 negative terminal Ground Ground RS232 TX1 Transmit line RS232 port 1 RS232 RX1 Receive line RS232 port 1...
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Page 36: Pin Description
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 5.3 Pin Description 5.3.1 Analog Inputs Analog Input 1 to 4 These are Current-inputs, with an input impedance of 15 ohms. The range is 4 .. 20 mA. The circuits are equipped with over current-protection. To use this input connect the + of the sensor to the + of the power switch and the –... -
Page 37: Antenna Placement And Field Strength
The battery of the ML-2012/13 Data logger is designed to last for the lifetime of the instrument. It should not be necessary to replace this battery. If it has to b replaced anyhow, it has to be done by an YDOC- certified dealer. -
Page 38: Recalibration
4AT fuse type TR5. 7.2 ESD The ML-2012/13 data logger is equipped with an ESD (Electronic Static Discharge) protection on all “outside world” leads. i.e. comports and analog inputs etc. Though it is designed to withstand a certain amount of electrical discharge (human body model) it is strongly advised to take precautions while operating or servicing the data logger. -
Page 39: Environment And Disposal
Temp 10 .. 30 °C If the ML-2012/13 is delivered in its standard protecting enclosure, it is strongly recommended to use this case for all transportation, until the final location of operation. This enclosure is especially designed to protect the data logger from being damaged. -
Page 40: Specifications
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 10 Specifications Humidity 5 ~ 100 % RH IP Protection IP 67 (When used in the original case) Operation Batterylife up to 10 years; consult user manual for more information Configuration Programming Via USB port ; no special software needed; uses hyperterminal or other terminal program Manually exchange micro SD-card;... -
Page 41: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 11 EU Declaration of Conformity 11.1 ML-2012 Manufacturers of low power instruments page 41... - Page 42 USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 11.2 ML-2013 Manufacturers of low power instruments page 42...
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Page 43: Supported Serial Transponders
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 12 Supported serial transponders Transponder Brand Interface Remarks ASCII Generic RS232/485 Transponders outputting lines of ASCII MODBUS/RTU Generic RS232/485 SDI-12 Generic SDI-12 NMEA GGA Generic RS232 NMEA DBT Generic RS232 NMEA HDG Generic RS232 NMEA MWV... -
Page 44: Trouble Shooting
13 Trouble shooting If you encounter problems with the data logger, you can start checking the following. First try to set up a connection, via USB, and use the program, YDOC-terminal, to communicate with it. If that doesn’t work, you have to check the battery-power, so you have to open the case. Do this in a dry and clean environment, NOT in the field. -
Page 45: Customer Response Form
USER MANUAL TYPE ML-2012/13 Customer Response Form Your Data Our Care would like your help in improving its product documentation. Please complete and return this by mail or fax, or just send us an email with your comments. Thank you for your assistance! Manual Name: ML-2012/13__________________________________________________________ Revision Number: 1.0____________________________________________________________...
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