iRIS 350FX Basic User Guide For Software Version: 1.00 Requires Firmware Version: Vz/1.
Revision History Issue 1 Version 1.00 8th Apr 2013 Preliminary release of basic guide. Adapted from the iRIS 350X Reference Guide V1.70. Disclaimer Under no circumstances will iQuest (NZ) Ltd be liable or responsible for any consequential damage or loss that may arise from the use of this product. All examples and diagrams shown in this manual and any supplied software examples are intended as a guide to understanding this product, not to guarantee operation.
iRIS 350FX Reference Manual V1.00 Contents Contents ........................................................................................................................................ i 2.1 About this Basic User Guide ........................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Support........................................................................................................................................... 2 3.1 Introduction ........
iRIS 350FX Reference Manual V1.00 Non-Dedicated RS232 Telemetry Mode ........................................................................................ 28 6.6 Gateway Communication............................................................................................................. 29 Aliased Gateway explained ............................................................................................................ 30 Gateway Example ..........................................................
1 Declaration of Conformity iQuest(NZ) Ltd Waikato Innovation Park Ruakura Road, Hamilton 3214 New Zealand Ph: +64 7 8570810 Fax: +64 7 8570811 We, of in accordance with the following Directives: 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Standards met: BS EN 55022:2010: Incorporating Corrigendum No. 1 and Amendments Nos. 1 & 2 Information Technology Equipment – Radio Disturbance Characteristics – Limits and Methods of Measurement BS EN 55024:2010: Incorporating Amendments Nos.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 2 Introduction 2.1 About this Basic User Guide This guide is intended to assist with the operation of the iRIS 350FX datalogger. It should be read in conjunction with the detailed Reference Guide for the preceding iRIS 350X datalogger and the integrated help file included with the iLink 2012 support application. This guide is available on-line in Adobe Acrobat® PDF format for registered users at: www.iquest.co.
3 Overview 3.1 Introduction The iRIS 350FX (iQuest Remote Information Source) datalogger range has been designed as cost effective, low power, self-contained information source for use in a wide range of data gathering and logging applications. The iRIS achieves network connectivity through the use of an integral wireless modem. Depending on the version and target market, this modem will be one of the following: Multi-band 900/1800/1900 MHz Wavecom 2406 or Q24+ GSM/GPRS in older iRIS 350 hardware.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 3.3 Key Features Terminal Diagnostics A small number of diagnostic and initialisation options are available via a standard ASCII terminal connected to the RS232 serial interface. In previous models (350 / 350X) nearly all the configuration was also done using the terminal. This has been removed because of the increased features of the FX and data unloading is done using the iQuest logger support application, iLink 2012. Refer to Section 5.
No Power Save With power management disabled, the internal wireless modem is maintained in a powered on state even if an IP session is not currently active. While in this state, periodic signal strength measurements are made and it is possible to interrogate the internal modem using the AT command set via a terminal connected to the serial interface. All on-board communication, I/O and all status LED’s are permanently enabled in this mode.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Each sensor can be set up to scale the raw data source into engineering units through the application of a multiplier and offset (slope and constant). The scaled value can be logged to non-volatile memory at rates between once per minute to once per hour or immediately in true event mode for pulse inputs.
Real Time Clock & Calendar The iRIS has a non-volatile real time clock that can be read and/or synchronised using HydroTel™ or iLink 2012. The iRIS 350FX differs from its predecessors in that the internal clock runs in UTC (GMT) and all logged data is time/date stamped in this time zone. HydroTel™ and/or iLink 2012 automatically adjust for this. The configured UTC offset is only used to adjust the date/times on the LCD (as viewed by users) to the local standard time zone.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 4 iRIS 350X and iRIS 350FX Comparison The iRIS 350FX is an enhanced firmware/software set that can be applied to any existing iRIS 350 or iRIS 350X datalogger. Primarily this update changes the fundamental datalogging format to floating-point and is built around a new IEEE-745 2008 compliant library. Aside from this many other functions have been reviewed and improved.
5 Installation 5.1 Opening / Closing the Housing The front of the iRIS enclosure is secured by four M4 machine screws with Phillips® heads. There are two small plastic hinges on the case. These are designed to hold the lid once it is released. To Open: Lift off the two grey plastic side covers to expose the screws securing the cover. Put them in a safe place. Undo all four screws. There is no need to remove them completely as they are retained in the lid.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 5.3 Terminal Connection The iRIS RS232 port is a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) configured port and is identical in pin-out and signal allocation to that of an IBM compatible PC’s RS232 port. Therefore the cable required is the same as that for computer-to-computer communication and is termed a null-modem cable. These are available from most electronics retailers if required.
5.5 Terminal Menus Main Menu (Level 1) Throughout all the terminal menus, there are two common entry codes. Menu option 0 (zero) always returns you to the level above your current position. Entering “r” or “R” when in a menu being prompted for an option will refresh the menu without selecting anything. When a terminal session has been established with the iRIS through the RS232 port you will be presented with the main menu. To make a menu selection, type a number followed by .
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Main Menu (Level 1) The first menu displayed is the Main Menu. From here, you can make the following choices: iRIS 350FX Cellular(W) AG4-1234, F1.0, S1.0, O1.10 My Site Name 1 2 3 4 5 > Totals Modem Diagnostics Modem Terminal SDI-12 Terminal Miscellaneous Option 1 - Totalisers This menu option provides access to the four totalisers which are associated with each of the digital I/O channels.
Option 2 - Modem Diagnostics Select this option to display the current modem identification parameters, status and signal strength. After listing the status information, this option then provides a running diagnostic log of communication with the wireless modem. Please see the next section for more details on the diagnostics that are available in this menu option. Modem Diagnostics Example Status Information: Modem Diagnostics. Enter 0 to exit Modem: Sierra Wireless (W) Version: R7.44.0.201007221223.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Option 3 - Modem Terminal By using this terminal mode, it is possible to perform two distinct functions depending on the state of the internal modem. If the terminal is available, this message is displayed. > Terminal Mode active. Press and then to exit. If the internal modem is powered down, the terminal mode is unavailable and this message will appear: > Wireless module inactive. Terminal unavailable.
6 Operation 6.1 LED Indicators The iRIS has several LED indicators. The main status LED and eight diagnostic LEDs are visible from the front of the enclosure. Status LED The status LED is a tri-colour device that is used to indicate the unit status.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Status Icons At the top of the LCD is a row of status icons. Indicates current connection state as given below: Invisible Modem shut down.
Display Menu Structure The actual LCD screens that are available will depend upon the level of access that has been enabled (no access, not logged-in, or logged-in). The screens available in each mode are shown below: 1. Minimum Access (PIN code = 0, Log-in is not possible) Level 0 Level 1 Status 1 Status 2 Status 3 Status 4 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level6 Level 4 Level 5 Level6 Totalisers [1..4] 2.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Keypad Buttons The four keypad buttons are used to navigate through the LCD screens. Their use varies depending upon the current screen in view; however the key combinations listed below are constant for all screens. To move down a level in the menu structure, press the key. To move up a level press the and keys simultaneously. You can scroll through the screens that are followed by a number in square brackets (e.g. [1..
System Status 2 Screen (Level 1) The System Status 2 screen is always available, no matter what level of access has been selected. The information shown on this screen includes the firmware (F) and software (S) version numbers, internal battery voltage, supply voltage and internal temperature. Vers: F1.00/S1.00 Battery: 12.57V Supply: 23.78V Temp: 21.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Main Menu Screen (Level 2) The Main Menu screen is used to select which type of information you want to look at. MAIN MENU >Sensors Totals Comms +/Enter Alt Enter Move down/up through menu Select menu item Move up to System Status 1 screen Sensor Related Screens Sensor Status Screen (Level 3) This screen provides an overview of each sensor. Line 1 indicates sensor ID, data source and its composite status including: ‘.
Sensor Settings Screen 2/3 - Scaling (Level 5) The Sensor Scaling screen shows the multiplier and offset used to convert the incoming raw data to engineering units. It also shows the user calibration value (which is generated by the calibration operation) and is added to the basic scaled value. See the calibration section on the next page. SCALING 2/3 Mult 1.0000 Offset: 0.0000 Usr Cal: 7.544 +/screens.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Sensor Data Screen (Level 5) The Sensor Data screen is used to view the logged sample data for a sensor. The data pointer value for the top sample is displayed on the top right hand side. DATA @ 53500 12/08/12 13:30 13.71 +/Alt Enter Alt +/information. Move forwards/backwards through sample values.
Comms Related Screens Comms Status Screen (Level 3) The Comms Status screen displays the current state of the wireless IP or CSD connection. The RSSI display shows the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) in dBm followed by the Bit Error Rate (BER). The iRIS will not attempt to connect if the RSSI value is invalid (0 or < -113dBm).
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Comms Setting Screen 3/8 - Primary Base (Level 5) This screen displays the remote IP address and port number to use for communication with the primary base. IP 3/8 PRIMARY 192.168.1.10 Port 7778 +/Alt Enter Move forwards/backwards through communication setting screens. Move up to Comms Status screen Comms Setting Screen 4/8 - Secondary Base (Level 5) This screen displays the remote IP address and port numbers to use for communication with an optional secondary base.
Comms Setting Screen 8/8 – RS232 Settings (Level 5) This screen displays the RS232 port status and mode. The port can be in one of two states, “Normal” or “User”. Normal: is the default setting and this is the mode that needs to be selected if a terminal session is to be established with the iRIS. User: If the application program has the appropriate serial driver code included (a user script), then the RS232 port can be used to communicate with an external device such as an intelligent sensor.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 6.3 SMS Communication The iRIS can send a standard text message in response to a request received via SMS (see Section 0 below). If the call-back mode is set to 2 (SMS) a message is also sent if an alarm is activated, a comms scheduler trigger occurs or user initiated communications test is done. The SMS message is constructed from the site name, logger’s time, plus the sensor name, current value and units of all the sensors that have their SMS enable flag set.
SDI – One-off SDI-12 command. This is useful as a simple SDI-12 transparent terminal style interface for specialised tasks. It should be used with extreme care as some command may alter configuration parameters in an attached SDI-12 device. E.g. SDI=7I! Requests the identifier for SDI-12 device address 7. The SMS function is only available if the SMS service has been enabled in the SIM card and there is not a wireless IP session active.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 6.5 RS232 Interface Telemetry / Gateway Comms Overview The iRIS may be used to communicate via external telemetry devices such as data radios or modems using its RS232 port. When an external RS232 communication device is connected, the iRIS is also capable of doing “store and forward” or “gateway” communications. This feature allows data packets that are not addressed to this logger to be redirected to other iQuest devices.
In non-dedicated mode, if gateway communication is configured it will be in “bridging” mode. This is where data packets are redirected (bridged) between the wireless port (IP or CSD) and the RS232 port. This scenario is used when for example; an iRIS is used to bridge an IP connection to other loggers only reachable by radio. The diagram below shows a typical cable required to enable RS232 telemetry in non-dedicated mode. The actual modem/radio connections may vary depending on the type of device used.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 Aliased Gateway explained The iRIS uses a gateway method called "Aliased Gateway Communication". In other words, it alters the destination and source addresses of a received packet before it is redirected back out via the gateway. The primary reason for this in a radio only situation is to completely separate radio communication paths between stations.
7 Troubleshooting This section offers possible answers to common installation and/or configuration issues. 7.1 Can’t connect to the iRIS via the RS232 port. Check that the PC application (iLink or terminal program such as HyperTerminal®) is set for the correct comms port and speed (38400bps). Also check that the iRIS is not in RS232 Only Telemetry mode. This is indicated by a solid black house icon with an ‘R’ symbol in it being displayed on the LCD.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 7.8 Unable to access terminal menu. If the security code has been enabled and this is unknown, then access is not possible. Please contact the person responsible for setting the code in the first instance. The code is set by an authorised user using iLink. However, if the security code is known and yet access is still denied, check the case of the entry is correct. E.g. Caps Lock key is not on. The code is case-sensitive and must match exactly.
8 Appendix A – Specific Information 8.1 General Characteristics The iRIS 350FX is supplied in an environmentally sealed (IP66) enclosure constructed from a special corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy that is finished in a hard-anodised coating. This provides a very high degree of mechanical strength and EMI shielding, and enables completely stand-alone mounting in outdoor situations.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 8.2 Technical Specifications Dimensions: 117mm x 162mm x 67mm (4.60in x 6.37in x 2.64in) (Excluding glands and mounting plate) Mass: 1450g (3.19lb) with gel-cell battery fitted. Power Supply: Internal 12V @ 0.8A/Hr rechargeable sealed lead acid battery. Can also connect an external regulated 12V dc power supply or rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery. Charger Supply: External 15-30Vdc supply. Supports a directly connected solar panel (no regulator).
Environmental: Storage Temperature: -20C - +85C. (-4F - +185F) Operating Temperature: -10C - +70C. (14F - +158F) Enclosure sealed to IP66 with gasket and glands. Mounting: 4 x M4 (3/16”) blind mounting holes in rear of case. 4 x 16mm (¾”) compression glands for power supply and I/O cabling access. 8.3 Mounting The iRIS can be mounted by installing suitable screws through the mounting pillars which are exposed when the lid is opened.
iRIS 350X Datalogger Reference V1.70 8.4 Antenna Connection The iRIS 350 has an industry standard SMA connector which protrudes through the bottom edge of the enclosure lid. In areas of good signal strength, a small “stubby” or omni-directional type antenna will suffice. In areas of more marginal coverage, the antenna should an external high gain type such as a Yagi, via appropriate lowloss high frequency coaxial cable and male SMA connector.
8 User Notes 37 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857-0810 Fax: +64 7 857-0811 Email: support@iquest.co.
