USER'S GUIDE Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform Volume 3 M210933EN-C
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________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Structure of the Data Collection Platform Documentation . 20 Contents of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User’s Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Configuring Optional Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Digital I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Configuring Digital I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Reporting Outputs of the Digital I/O Module . . . . . . . . 52 Nokeval 7470 Serial to Analog Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Configuring Communication Port of Nokeval 7470 . . .
________________________________________________________________________________ Manual Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Creating Manual Sensor in Lizard Setup Software . . 102 Viewing Manual Sensors in AWS Client . . . . . . . . . . 103 Entering Values for Manual Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Vaisala WINDCAP Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700 . . . 106 Configuring Serial Sensor Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . .
User’s Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Report Transmission Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Common Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Report Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Poll Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 PSTN-Dependent Configurations . . . . . . .
________________________________________________________________________________ Autotrac Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Configuring Autotrac Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Formatting Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Linking Report to Communication Port . . .
User’s Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NTP Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 E-Mail (SMTP) Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238 User Credentials for Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Sending E-Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Automatic and Timed Transmission of E-Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
________________________________________________________________________________ CHAPTER 7 TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Communication Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 RS-232 Module DSU232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Isolated RS-485 Module DSI485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User’s Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374 COM Server Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374 Cellular Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 APPENDIX B GSM 7-BIT CHARACTER SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 176 Dual RS-485 Module Default Jumper Locations . . . . . . . . . . 342 Figure 177 Dual RS-485 Wiring Diagram for RS-485 and RS-232 . . . . . 342 Figure 178 Dual RS-485 Wiring Diagram for SDI-12 and 12 VDC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Figure 179 RS-232 Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 ________________________________________________________ General Information CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter provides general notes for the product(s) and this manual. About This Manual This manual supplements Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform User’s Guide Volumes 1 and 2, and contains information on configuring sensors and telemetry. Applicable for data logger QML201C and Lizard Setup Software versions 8.00, and AWS Client terminal software version 7.00.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Structure of the Data Collection Platform Documentation The information in the Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform manual set is divided between the different manuals in the documentation set as outlined in Table 1 on page 20. Table 1 Manual Structure of the DCP Manual Set Code Content User’s Guide, Volume 1 M210784EN Overview of the data collection platform, the QML logger, and related accessories.
Chapter 1 ________________________________________________________ General Information Contents of This Manual This manual consists of the following chapters: - Chapter 1, General Information: This chapter provides general notes for the product(s) and this manual. - Chapter 2, Product Overview: This chapter introduces the communication modules and features on which configuration information is provided in this manual.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Version Information Table 2 Manual Versions Manual Code Description M210933EN-C This manual. For MAWS system release 8.00 and QML201C. Previous version. For MAWS system release 7.00 and QML201B.. First version of this manual.
Chapter 1 ________________________________________________________ General Information Product-Related Safety Precautions The product has been tested for safety and approved as shipped from the factory. The following safety precautions are not related to any specific procedures and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this manual. They are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply during different phases of operation and maintenance. WARNING Keep away from live circuits.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ WARNING Use only batteries of the same type as originally installed on the system. CAUTION Do not make changes to the wiring. Incorrect wiring can damage the device and prevent it from operating correctly. CAUTION Risk of damage to the equipment if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. ESD Protection Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits.
Chapter 1 ________________________________________________________ General Information Recycling Recycle all applicable material. Dispose of batteries and the unit according to statutory regulations. Do not dispose of with regular household refuse.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Redistribution License Agreement The QML logger software uses the TCP/IP stack produced by the "lwIP Lightweight TCP/IP stack" -project with the following copyright and license: Copyright © 2001, 2002 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
Chapter 1 ________________________________________________________ General Information Warranty For certain products Vaisala normally gives a limited one-year warranty. Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in case of damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating conditions, negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized modifications. Please see the applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale for details of the warranty for each product.
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Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the communication modules and features on which configuration information is provided in this manual.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The PSTN modem is a dial-up modem for the weather stations and other systems. The operation mode and settings can be selected with the extended set of AT commands. The PSTN modem is used to connect the weather station to public switched telephone networks (PSTN) or to a leased line point-to-point application. The PSTN modem unit has a small metal enclosure. The modem is mounted on a DIN rail inside the equipment enclosure.
Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview Leased Line Modem Figure 2 0505-261 Leased Line Modem The leased line modem is intended for weather stations and other systems. The operation mode and settings are selectable with the DIL switch and jumpers. The leased line modem module can be used to connect the weather station to the leased line 2-wire or 4-wire point-topoint or multi-point application. The module supports standards such as V.21 300/300 bps FSK, V.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Cellular Modems The GSM/GPRS module provides wireless telemetry for remote stations. MC35 is a GSM Terminal with GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) capability. It offers a wireless TCP/IP connection directly from the QML logger to send data via Internet. In practice, GPRS connectivity means the measuring system is online all the time. Data is available immediately even from a large number of stations.
Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview Figure 4 0410-009 GSM Antenna When connecting GSM Modem to the QML logger, you need to use the terminal strip to provide power for the modem. For the wiring diagram, see Chapter 7, Technical Data, on page 337. QML Logger TCP/IP Functionality Starting from software version 6.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The QML logger can be connected to different TCP/IP-based networks. The most common ones are listed in Table 4 on page 34.
Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview UHF Radio Modem Figure 5 0201-011 UHF Radio Modem The UHF radio modem SATELLINE3AS is a half-duplex radio modem suitable for high-speed data applications. This radio modem offers high-speed data transmission up to 40 km Line-Of-Sight (LOS). It provides the data speeds 19200 bps at 25 kHz and 9600 bps at 12.5 kHz in the air. RS interface data speed is user-selectable from 300 to 38400 bps.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 6 0407-011 Radio Modem Satelline 3AS Epic with Optional Display When using UHF Radio Modem SATELLINE 3AS, the RS-232 communication module should be used to provide an additional RS-232 output for the radio modem, leaving the standard COM port (COM0) free for maintenance purposes.
Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview UHF Antenna The CompleTech antenna product range offers optimized antenna solution for every application and installation requirements. The product range includes omnidirectional antennas, dipoles, directional and crosspolarized yagi antennas, and directional and multidirectional stacked arrays to serve demanding telemetry needs.
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Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview ORBCOMM Satellite Transceiver Set Vaisala has integrated the satellite communication media called ORBCOMM with the HydroMet™ systems. Vaisala HydroMet™ systems support operation with the Panasonic KX-67101 transceiver. The ORBCOMM system uses Low-Earth-Orbiting (LEO) satellite, enabling the use of low power and small antenna in the transmitter terminals.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ ORBCOMM Data Communication Set includes the necessary cables inside the enclosure, coaxial surge arrester for the RF signal, and all mounting hardware. The antenna can be a standard whip antenna shown in Figure 10 on page 40. Figure 10 0105-035 Antenna for the ORBCOMM Satellite Transmitter The ORBCOMM Satellite Transmitter is connected to an RS-232 communication port.
Chapter 2 __________________________________________________________ Product Overview GOES Satellite Transmitters Figure 11 0202-004 GOES Satellite Transmitter The Satellite Radio Transmitter makes telemetry possible through the GOES, Meteosat, Argos, and SCD satellites. The transmitter has to be mounted inside the enclosure. The satellite transmitter is provided with the necessary cables, antenna, coaxial surge arrester for RF-signal, and all mounting hardware.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ GOES Crossed Yagi Antenna Figure 12 0403-026 GOES Crossed Yagi Antenna GOES Crossed Yagi Antenna is a lightweight, all-weather antenna designed to operate in the 401 to 402 MHz frequency range. This antenna radiates right-hand circular polarized energy in a pencil beam pattern with a beam width of approximately 45 degrees measured at the half-power points.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING MODULES AND SENSORS This chapter contains additional information on setup management, instructions for configuring optional hardware, as well as configuration and measurement control information for different sensors and serial sensor interfaces. Managing Setups This section provides additional information on setup management.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE If the CompactFlash memory card has not been formatted, it must be formatted before use. In MAWS versions 6.00 and later, it is recommended that you format the card in a Windows PC. The file system to use is FAT (not FAT32). Also, do not select the quick format option. To format the CF card in the QML logger, insert it into the CF slot of the QML logger. Give the EXTFS ERASE command.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors In order to test a new setup by executing the setup file from the CF card, proceed as follows after you have formatted the CF card and copied the setup file: 1. Check that the system includes a boot code version 4.07 or higher. Use the VER command or the SYSINFO command to check the version. 2. Insert the CompactFlash card into the CF card slot. 3. To check that a setup exists, give the following terminal command.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ An example output from the QML logger after selecting a setup file to be executed from the CF card is as follows: / W> dir /Ext/TEST .rwxd 13:11:40 21.03.2005 0 ..rwxd 13:11:40 21.03.2005 0 setup501.adcrw-- 12:26:28 21.03.2005 Files shown: 3 1776 Bytes used: 1776 / W> reset 0 /Ext/TEST/setup501.adc Resetting device in 0 seconds COM0: QML201 Startup - Warm Boot Serial # : Z402074 Hardware : Rev B-001 Software : 5.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Executing an Alternative Setup File from CompactFlash Memory Card You can execute an alternative setup file from the CompactFlash (CF) memory card. This is especially useful when upgrading new setups remotely. An alternative setup file will be executed if the primary setup file in the /Cfg directory fails. NOTE You must set a specific static parameter to enable this.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ To verify that the path is correct, give the SPSET command. An output from the QML logger is as follows: / > SPSET alternativescript = /Ext/test/setup501.adc If an error occurs while executing the primary setup file, the QML logger will check whether the static parameter alternativescript is set. If so, the system will be reset. After the reset, the logger will check whether an alternative setup file exists.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Configuring Optional Hardware This section contains information needed when configuring optional hardware. The optional hardware described here includes Vaisala digital I/O module and Nokeval 7470 Serial to Analog Converter. Digital I/O Module Vaisala digital I/O module is used to extend the I/O capacity of the QML logger.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 2. Proceed to the Timers view (see Figure 14 on page 50) to configure the on/off cycle for the selected outputs (0 and 3).
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors In the example in Figure 14 on page 50, the configuration is as follows: - Test output 0 toggles between on and off in a one-minute cycle. - Test output 3 is on for one minute before each full hour. Alternatively, you can control the outputs with alarms, for example, by activating the output signal when the alarm condition is met.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ In the Reports view, the input statuses are available as individual variables IN0 through IN7 and combined as bits into a single status word ALL. The input module status is also available for the sensors; refer to Figure 16 on page 52.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Nokeval 7470 Serial to Analog Converter Figure 17 0412-045 Nokeval Serial to Analog Converters Nokeval 7470 Serial to Analog Converter is used for converting a predefined ASCII message to one or more voltage or mA outputs. This kind of conversion may be required, for example, when weather information is needed in automation systems where only voltage or current inputs are used instead of a serial data interface.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Configuring Communication Port of Nokeval 7470 One or several Nokeval devices are connected to the QML logger through an RS-485 communication port. The device can be connected to the following RS-485 ports: - Integrated RS-485 port (COM1) - Isolated RS-485 port (2-wire or 4-wire connection) In the Optional hardware view of Lizard Setup Software, configure the selected RS-485 port as follows: 1.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors 4. In the Transmit control frame, select Transmit control enabled and set the timing as follows in the editable text boxes (see Figure 19 on page 55): - Start delay (ms): 30 - End delay (ms): 10 Figure 19 0711-116 5. Optional Hardware View: Configuring Communication Port for Nokeval 7470 (2/2) In the Configure frame, leave the default values.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 6. Proceed to the Devices view as shown in Figure 20 on page 56. Figure 20 0711-117 7. NOTE Devices View: Connecting Nokeval 7470 to Serial Port Select Nokeval converter from the list and connect it to the selected serial port. Add only one Nokeval converter to the serial port here, even if there are several devices connected to the serial line.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Configuring Nokeval 7470 Data Values Data is sent to the Nokeval converter through a report containing a valid Nokeval command with data values. In the Reports view, create a separate StringForm report for each command to be sent. Proceed as follows: 1. Set a space character as the cell separator of the report. 2.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Give the Nokeval command, excluding the data value, directly after the address. Note that you may not enter a space or any other character between the address and the command. For detailed information about valid commands, refer to the appropriate Nokeval user manual at www.nokeval.com. The subsequent field(s) contain the data value(s) of the command. These may be, for example, measurement or calculation results.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Scaling of Data All data values must be properly scaled to fit into the output range of the Nokeval converter outputs. You can carry out the scaling using two alternative methods: - Configuring the QML logger to scale the data. This is performed using a User definable conversion, configured in the Lizard Calculations view. - Configuring the Nokeval converter to scale the data.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Error Indicator There is an available variable indicating the number of errors occurred within the previous queue of Nokeval commands, that is, while processing the queue of reports sent at the same synchronization time. When no errors have occurred, this variable has the value 0; otherwise, it indicates the number of failed commands. This variable of the NokevalCtrl software component is named fails.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Configuring Vaisala Weather Transmitter Communications Setup Vaisala Weather Transmitter is connected to the QML logger through an RS-485 or RS-232 serial line. There are three alternative ways to connect the weather transmitter to the logger: 1. RS-232 autosend mode where the weather transmitter automatically sends measurement data to the QML logger. Only one weather transmitter per serial line is allowed. 2.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ If you need to check/modify the weather transmitter configuration, proceed as follows: 1. Start Lizard. 2. Open an existing setup in the Setup view or create a new one. 3. Configure the weather transmitter WXT520 hardware in the Optional hardware view as shown in Figure 23 on page 62. In this example, COM1 has been selected for use with the WXT520 sensor.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Figure 24 0711-131 5. Equipment View: Selecting the I/O Connection for Weather Transmitter Proceed to the Measurements view; see Figure 25 on page 63.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ There are several parameter options you can set in the Communications frame of the Measurements view. Note that in general, the predefined settings are the most suitable for a typical QML logger setup. In order to change a parameter option, you simply need to select the corresponding check box or remove its selection. The options you select must be enabled in the connected weather transmitter.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors You can also select the communication timeout in the Polling mode and the Cyclic Transmit mode; see Figure 26 on page 65. Figure 26 0711-133 Measurements View: Configuring Weather Transmitter Timeout Parameters With the Polled mode timeout parameter you can define the maximum length of time allowed for the weather transmitter to reply.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 4. Lizard displays the items that are available for the source in question. The items are grouped under source names like files in directories. For more information on these variables, see Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT520 User's Guide. When you click on an item in the Select variables list box, a brief description also appears in the information pane on the lower left.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors METEK 3D Ultrasonic Anemometer The Ultrasonic Anemometer, model USA-1, is an ultrasonic wind sensor manufactured by Meteorologische Messtechnik (METEK) GmbH. The sensor measures wind speed and wind direction, or alternatively the three orthogonal wind components x, y, and z. There are several serial output settings available for this sensor.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE The unit for wind speed is cm/s in the message received from the ultrasonic anemometer. The QML logger automatically converts the unit to m/s, which is the standard unit for measuring wind speed. The output frequency must be at least one message per second. A typical setting is ten messages per second.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Configuring Ultrasonic Anemometer Proceed as follows: 1. Configure the ultrasonic anemometer hardware in the Optional hardware view; see Figure 28 on page 69. - In this example, DSU232 has been selected for use (having an RS-232 interface). - It is recommended that you keep the default settings in the Line parameters frame.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 2. Proceed to the Equipment view; see Figure 29 on page 70. a. Scroll down the Available list box for USA-1. b. Click on the Add button to select USA-1. c. Double-click the Connector list for USA-1 in the I/O Connections frame in order to select the COM port.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors 4. Lizard displays the items that are available for the source in question. The items are grouped under source names like files in directories. When you click on an item in the Select variables list box, a brief description also appears in the information pane on the lower left. Figure 30 0711-137 Reports View: Checking Ultrasonic Anemometer Variables The available variables are as follows: a.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ b. Status, indicates the internal status of the QML logger interface for the ultrasonic anemometer, and the possible values.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors However, in low-power systems some power reduction can be implemented. In such case, you can select the When measuring option in the Sensor power on frame of the Measurements view; see Figure 31 on page 73. Figure 31 0711-138 Measurements View: Configuring Powering Control For the example wiring diagrams, refer to Chapter 7, Technical Data, on page 337.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitters HMT330 Series The HMT330 series is a transmitter product family designed for different environments. From the QML logger viewpoint, all versions look identical.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors To configure the humidity and temperature transmitter, proceed as follows: 1. Configure the serial transmission hardware in the Optional hardware view as shown in Figure 32 on page 75. In this example, MOD1/1 on RS-232 module DSU232 is selected for use with the HMT transmitter. It is recommended that you keep the default settings in the Line parameters frame.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 33 0711-140 6. Equipment View: Selecting I/O Connection for Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Proceed to the Measurements view; see Figure 34 on page 76.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors There are several parameter options you can set in the Communications frame of the Measurements view. Note that in general, the predefined settings are the most suitable for a typical setup. In order to change a parameter option, you simply need to select or unselect the corresponding check box. The following options are available: - Use the Device ID (editable) text box to distinguish the HMT transmitter.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Using Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Variables in Reports You can use the variables received from the HMT transmitter in Lizard Setup Software like those from any other sensor. To check which variables are available, proceed as follows: 1. Go to the Reports view. 2. Create a new report or select an existing one to include the variables for the HMT transmitter; see Figure 35 on page 78. 3.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Temperature Measurement PT1000 With the QML logger, you can measure Pt1000 elements. In the Equipment view, select the sensor from the Available list and connect the sensor to the desired connector, see Figure 36 on page 79.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Temperature Measurement PT100 in 3-Wire Connection The Pt100 sensor in a 3-wire connection is rarely used but can be configured with Lizard Setup Software like any other sensor. In the Equipment view, select the predefined Pt100 sensor from the list. Proceed then to the Measurements view and select a Pt100 measurement. In order to change to a 3-wire measurement, change the user level to Advanced.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Configuring Absolute Shaft Encoder To add the absolute shaft encoder into your system setup, proceed as follows: 1. Go to the Equipment view of Lizard Setup Software and select QSE104 from the Available list, see Figure 38 on page 81. 2. Connect QSE104 to an available serial port. Figure 38 0711-144 3. Equipment View: Absolute Shaft Encoder Connected to Optional DSI486 Module Go to the Measurements view.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 39 0711-145 Measurements View: Communications for Absolute Shaft Encoder Setting Current Water Level for Absolute Shaft Encoder You can read or set the current water level, that is, the current data value of the shaft encoder, using the following terminal command: waterlevel [new value] If you enter the parameter new value, the current data value is set as the parameter value.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Setting Current Water Level for Multiple Shaft Encoders If you have more than one absolute shaft encoder in your system setup, you must define the device number when entering the waterlevel command. To see which command is associated with a certain device, click the waterlevel commands button in the Communications frame of the Measurements view in Lizard, as seen in Figure 39 on page 82.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Using Leaf Wetness Variables in Reports Leaf wetness sensor outputs raw data that can be included in reports or stored into log files. Additionally, MAWS Lizard creates an alarm component that reports on/off information about leaf wetness. To check which variables are available, proceed as follows: 1. Go to the Reports view. 2.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Fuel Moisture Sensor The fuel moisture sensor measures the moisture content of the material on the forest floor or other natural area to help forest managers assess the fire danger. The humidity measurement is based on electrical capacitance. A thermistor, located in the dowel where it fastens to the base, measures the temperature of the dowel giving the estimated temperature on the forest floor.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Soil Moisture Sensor EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor EC-5 uses capacitance to measure the dielectric permittivity of the surrounding medium. The volume of water in the total volume of soil influences most heavily the dielectric permittivity of the soil because the dielectric permittivity of water is much greater than that of the other constituents of the soil.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors To configure the soil moisture sensor in Lizard, proceed as follows: 1. Open an existing setup in the Setup view or create a new one. 2. Proceed to the Sensors view. 3. Select the EC-5 sensor from the Available list and click the Add button to insert the sensor into the setup. Lizard automatically suggests channel 1 for the measurement. Figure 41 1007-032 4.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 5. Proceed to the Measurements view. Figure 42 1007-033 6. Configuring EC-5 Measurement Change the soil type in the Conversion section, if needed. The available soil types are: - Mineral soil (default) - Potting soil - Rock wool Using Soil Moisture Variables in Reports To use soil moisture variables in reports, proceed as follows: 1. Go to the Reports view. 2.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Ultrasonic Water/Snow Level Sensor IRU 9429 IRU 9429 is an ultrasonic sensor used in water/snow level measurement. The sensor includes internal temperature compensation, so no compensation component is needed in MAWS. To configure the sensor in Lizard, proceed as follows: 1. Open an existing setup in the Setup view or create a new one. 2. Proceed to the Equipment view. 3.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NMEA GGA Receiver The NMEA GGA receiver is used to parse a compass message from a GPS device. To configure the sensor in Lizard, proceed as follows: 1. Open an existing setup in the Setup view or create a new one. 2. Proceed to the Additional sensors view. 3. Select NMEA_GGA from the Available list and click the Add button to insert the sensor into the setup. 4.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Table 7 GGA Variables (Continued) Variable Description GPS_fix_st Fix quality: 0 = invalid 1 = GPS fix (SPS) 2 = DGPS fix 3 = PPS fix 4 = Real Time Kinematic 5 = Float RTK 6 = estimated (dead reckoning) (2.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Vaisala All-Weather Precipitation Gauge VRG101 Vaisala All-Weather Precipitation Gauge VRG101 can be connected to the QML logger through a serial port using Lizard. To configure VRG101, proceed as follows: 1. Open an existing setup in the Setup view or create a new one. 2. Proceed to the Additional sensors view. 3. Select VRG101 from the Available list and click the Add button to insert the sensor into the setup.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors 4. Select the port in the Options frame and read carefully the information window in the lower left corner. Figure 43 1007-028 Configuring HTMP155 with Active Output To configure HMP155 with passive output, proceed as follows: 1. Open an existing setup in the Setup view or create a new one. 2. Proceed to the Sensors view. 3.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 44 1007-029 4. Configuring HMP155 with Passive Output Proceed to the Measurements view if you want to make additional fine-tuning to the measurement parameters.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Digital Barometer PTB330 Vaisala BAROCAP® Digital Barometer PTB330 provides reliable pressure measurement in a wide range of applications. Digital outputs RS-232 (standard) or RS-422/485 (optional) can be selected. Alternatively, analog outputs can be chosen between current and optional voltage signals. A local graphical display is available, as well.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Vaisala Remote Road Surface State Sensor DSC111 Vaisala Remote Road Surface State Sensor DSC111 eliminates disruption to the road surface and to traffic, which was previously associated with the installation of a road weather station. Due to remote installation, there is no need to slot-cut the surface or close the road.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Vaisala Remote Road Surface Temperature Sensor DST111 Vaisala Remote Road Surface Temperature Sensor DST111 provides a remote alternative for measuring road surface temperature. By measuring the infrared radiation emitted by the surface and applying intelligent signal processing, DST111 provides reliable remote surface temperature measurement. To configure DST111, proceed as follows: 1.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Submersible Pressure Sensor PAA36XW PAA-36WX is a submersible pressure sensor for water level measurement with RS485 digital interface, absolute pressure version. The sensor is based on the stable, piezoresistive transducer and microprocessor electronics with an integrated 16-bit A/D converter.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Submersible Pressure Sensor PR36XW PAA-36WX is a submersible pressure sensor for water level measurement with RS485 digital interface, relative pressure version. The sensor is based on the stable, piezoresistive transducer and microprocessor electronics with an integrated 16-bit A/D converter. It is fitted with durable cable with an integral vent tube to the atmosphere.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Barometer Module BARO-1 BARO-1 is an MCU-based measurement module for determining barometric pressure. The module uses the capacitive Vaisala BAROCAP® sensor and features barometric pressure calculation, additional pressure calculations (HCP, QFE, and QNH), and internal temperature compensation, which ensure accurate, corrected readings for barometric pressure. The module includes a self-diagnostics feature.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors 4. Proceed to the Measurements view if you want to make additional fine-tuning to the measurement parameters.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Manual Sensors Creating Manual Sensor in Lizard Setup Software In the Equipment view, select Manual Sensor and click Add. Manual Sensor is automatically connected to the Console connector as shown in Figure 53 on page 102.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors In the Measurements view, configure the manual sensor to use the correct Datatype, Validity period, and so on; see Figure 54 on page 103. Figure 54 0606-083 Configuring Manual Sensor in Lizard Viewing Manual Sensors in AWS Client For each manual sensor included in your setup, you can view information on the sensor’s status, the type of values for which the sensor is used, and the range of valid values for the sensor.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 55 0802-148 Manual Sensor Details The fields in the Manual Sensors window are described in Table 8 on page 104. Table 8 Fields in Manual Sensors Window Field Description Entry Name of the manual sensor as configured in the QML logger setup Field for entering the value of the manual sensor. Type of the manual sensor as configured in the QML logger setup.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Entering Values for Manual Sensors With AWS Client, you can enter values for each manual sensor included in your QML logger setup. NOTE The values you enter for the manual sensors must match the manual sensor value type: Integer, Float, or Text. The Save button is disabled in the Manual Sensor window if the entered value is not of the correct type. To enter values for manual sensors, proceed as follows: 1.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 5. Select the status of the measurement from the Status list. 6. Select Save. The value stored in the manual sensor is updated. You can cancel your changes by selecting Cancel. To close the Manual Sensors view, select Close. Vaisala WINDCAP Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700 Vaisala WINDCAP® Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700 series measures wind speed and direction.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Figure 57 1007-038 4. Configuring WMT700 Proceed to the Measurements view if you want to make additional fine-tuning to the measurement parameters. Figure 58 1007-039 Configuring WMT700 Measurement To configure WMT700 in SDI12 bus, use Generic SDI Sensor.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Configuring Serial Sensor Interfaces This section contains information needed when configuring serial sensor interfaces, that is, connecting sensors that use serial communications to the weather station. This section contains only instructions for configuring the interface, not the sensor itself.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Physical Interface The QML logger has five different types of optional serial interfaces available for the sensor connections.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Data Acquisition Methods In general, there are two alternate methods to connect a serial sensor to the QML logger: 1. 2.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors NOTE When a separate service interface, usually RS-232, is available in the sensor, it is recommended that you use it for the initial configuration. The 2-wire RS-485 which operates in half duplex does not always provide problem-free access to service connection. Also, note that keystrokes are not echoed by the sensor.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE Use the SYSINFO PORTS command to find out which connectors to use. The following example describes how to access the PWD sensor with device identifier 1, connected to the M60212 module in Lizard and using a DSI486 module. Note that all open or close commands are not echoed. In this case, input to PWD has no echo, either. 1. Type open to open the QML logger command shell. Service connection opened (COM0) / > 2.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Configuring Sensor Interface Serial sensors have and use their own configuration interfaces. In addition to defining the communication parameters, there is typically very little to configure with Lizard Setup Software. Proceed as follows: 1. Add and configure the communication interface module using the Optional hardware view as shown in Figure 59 on page 113.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ If you are using 2-wire RS-485, make sure that the Transmit control option is selected, and that the Start and End delays are suitable for the connected sensor. Usually, you can leave the default values, but adjustments may be necessary especially if you are connecting multiple sensors to the same serial line. See Figure 60 on page 114 for the options.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors 2. Proceed to the Equipment or Additional sensors view to add and connect the sensor as shown in Figure 61 on page 115. Figure 61 0711-148 NOTE Equipment View: Adding and Connecting Serial Sensor Serial sensors do not have default connectors, so you need to connect the sensor manually to the selected port.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 4. Proceed to the Measurements view to configure the sensor interface as shown in Figure 63 on page 116.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Item Description/Use Timeout Timeout for data reception. If no new data is received within this period of time, sensor data in reports and logs is marked as invalid until new data is received. Timeout starts from: - Poll message transmit in polled mode Message reception in automatic transmit mode NOTE The settings described apply only to the QML logger.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The sensor commands for interface configuration are as follows: Operation Command(s) Description Set polled AMES 2 0 or AMES 7 0 AMES 2 30 or AMES 7 30 Disables automatic transmission Set automatic tx Set device id CONF Enables automatic transmission of message 2 or message 7 (PWD21/ PWD22/FD12P only) with 30-second interval Activates configuration dialog Message availability by sensor type is as follows: Sensor
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors Lizard variable Message Description water_inc 2,7 snow_inc 2,7 orig_PWD 2,7 Water sum increment since previous transmission Snow sum increment since previous transmission Original FD12P message The available data with PWD Present Weather Detector is as follows: NOTE Lizard variable Message Description pwd_id dev_id alarms vis_1 vis_10 pw_nws pw_inst pw_15 pw_1h water_1h water_cum snow_cum t_xarm lumin metar
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Ceilometers Ceilometers produce almost equal data using the same data messages.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors The available data is as follows: Lizard Variable Message Description Header GenStat meas_1 meas_2 meas_3 HWStat oktas_1 height_1 oktas_2 height_2 oktas_3 height_3 oktas_4 height_4 oktas_5 height_5 d_stat base_1 1,6,61 1,6,61 1,6,61 1,6,61 1,6,61 1,6,61 6,61 6,61 6,61 6,61 6,61 6,61 6,61 6,61 61 61 1,6,61 1,6,61 Header text (first line data) Status information field Raw measure 1 Raw measure 2 Raw measure 3 Hardwar
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Digital Barometer The default communication parameters for the PTB330 sensor are as follows: Parameter Value Speed Parity Data bits Stop bits Handshake 9600 bps even 7 1 XON/XOFF The sensor commands for the interface configuration are as follows: Operation Command(s) Description Set polled Set auto tx SMODE POLLED INTV
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors The available data is as follows: Lizard Variable Description ptb_id err P_avg trend tend P1 P2 Device identifier with address, for example, 'PTB2' Error flags Pressure average Three hour pressure trend Pressure tendency Pressure measure #1 P3 Pressure measure #3 1 Message checksum (hex) Original message string sum orig_str Pressure measure #2 1 1.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Menu selections for interface configuration are as follows: Operation Menu Selection Description Set format Operation Mode -> Handar RS-232 Wind speed units -> Meters/second Select correct output mode. Set units NOTE Set polled Output Interval -> 0 Store param Save Configuration By default, QML logger assumes wind calculation speed input to be in meters/ second. Disables automatic transmission.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors The sensor commands for interface configuration are as follows: Operation Command(s) Description Set wind data format SETMES 1 TYPE Set TU data format SETMES 2 TYPE XDR_TU Set output port SETMES 1 COM 0 SETMES 2 COM 0 Set autosend intervals SETMES 1 INTERVAL 1.0 SETMES 2 INTERVAL 60.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The available data by message type is as follows: Lizard Variable Message Description mwv_hdr dir ref spd uni MWV(QUERY) MWV(QUERY) MWV(QUERY) MWV(QUERY) MWV(QUERY) mwv_sta orig_WT50_mwv ta_typ ta ta_uni ta_id rh_typ rh rh_uni xdr_sta orig_WT50_xdr MWV(QUERY) MWV(QUERY) XDR_TU XDR_TU XDR_TU XDR_TU XDR_TU XDR_TU XDR_TU XDR_TU XDR_TU MWV message header Wind direction [deg] Reference.
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors The sensor commands for interface configuration are as follows: Operation Command(s) Description Open service connection for command mode OPEN [VRG] [device ID] Close service connection and exit command mode Set polled CLOSE If no device ID is set and the precipitation gauge is the only device connected to the QML logger on the line, type OPEN. If the devices ID is set as 1, type OPEN 1 or OPEN VRG 1.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The available data by message type is as follows: Lizard Variable Message Description mass 1 operVoltage 1, 2 prAccumulation prIntensity statusData 1 1 1 statusHeater 1 statusHW 1 temperature 1 temperatureCPU 1, 2 Mass measurement from the precipitation gauge in grams Supply voltage to the precipitation gauge Precipitation accumulation in mm Precipitation intensity in mm/h Data status: 0 = Data OK, 1 = Fail
Chapter 3 _____________________________________________ Configuring Modules and Sensors GARMIN GPS35-PC GPS Receiver The default communication parameters according to NMEA 0183 are as follows: Parameter Value Speed Parity Data bits Stop bits Handshake 4800 bps none 8 1 none No initial configuration is needed. The device automatically starts outputting GPRMC data at one-second intervals.
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Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURING TELEMETRY OPTIONS This chapter provides instructions on how to configure different nonTCP/IP telemetry options, that is, modems and satellite transmitters. NOTE This section only describes the configuration of non-TCP/IP-based telemetry. For configuration instructions for TCP/IP-based communication devices available in Lizard and QML logger software versions 6.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The functionality of the following devices has been tested with modem control: - DXM Modem for PSTN - Siemens MC35 for GSM/GPRS Minimum System Requirements The following minimum software versions are required: QML logger version 4.05 and Lizard Setup Software version 4.05.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options I/O Connection Select the Devices view in Lizard Setup Software. Figure 64 0711-151 Modem I/O Connection To obtain the correct default values you must first select the correct modem type from the Available list. Table 11 on page 133 lists the devices and the corresponding equipment selections.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE Excitation control must be used with the Answer incoming calls option, as in optional power control the modem is powered only when a connection is established by the QML logger. The QML logger modem control allows optional timed powering to gain lower total power consumption. This means that the modem is powered only when necessary, for example, when it is transmitting data or it is needed for service operation.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options The modem control parameters are accessible in the Device configurations view. Reports are linked to the modem in the Reports view. You should link a report under Available reports to a communications port (Port) with a modem (Device) attached to it. Depending on the configuration, a call, SMS transmission, or Internet operation may be initiated as soon as a new report is generated.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ present. Note that the ones marked with footnote 1 are only for GSM connection. Table 12 Initialization Strings String Description ATV1 ATE0 ATS0=0 Verbose responses, that is, the modem responds with whole words instead of numbers. Echo off Disables modem from automatically answering incoming calls (to enable answering use option Answer incoming calls).
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Dial The Dial parameter is used as a prefix for the destination number when making the call. Any acceptable AT commands and options can be used. For example, the format for the Dial parameter is the following: ATX1DT123456 where ATX1DT = Dial string 123456 = Destination number, which can be saved as a static parameter at_dial .
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Timing The modem control sequence and its timing are configured by various timing parameters. As the AT interface does not give strict restrictions for handling or timing the interface, there are quite many parameters to configure, and the settings may vary from one modem to another. Lizard Setup Software contains tested defaults for the DXM and Siemens GSM/GPRS modems.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Command Timeout The Timeout value in milliseconds is used for all other modem commands except for initialization (no response tests) and dial (own timeout). If the modem does not respond during this time, the sequence is aborted and a warning is issued. NOTE This parameter is only available on the Advanced user level.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Dial Attempts The Dial attempts parameter defines the maximum number of dial attempts to be made before canceling the transmission due to an unreachable destination number, caused by, for example, a busy line. Send Delay The Send delay parameter defines the time in seconds to be waited after establishing the connection before sending data.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Options Figure 68 0312-074 Miscellaneous Configuration Options Use Verbose Modem Responses This option defines whether or not the QML logger gets verbose responses from the modem. Do not change the default value (checked) unless specifically instructed. Answer Incoming Calls When this option is checked, the QML logger answers an incoming call when the first ring is indicated by the modem.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ When this option is selected, the modem control checks and issues the PIN code when needed. The PIN code is set with the at_pin parameter either through the terminal software Station settings window or using service terminal command spset at_pin "code", where code is the fourdigit PIN code. NOTE Always use quotation marks around the PIN code when setting the value with the at_pin parameter.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options d. To disable the PIN code validation, use the following command: AT+CLCK="SC",0,0000 where 0000 is the current PIN code. Modem responds with OK. e. To change the existing PIN code, use the following command: AT+CPWD="SC",0000,1234 where 0000 is the old PIN code, and 1234 is the new PIN code.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE When this option is selected, the remote system should not send any poll or acknowledge commands containing numbers, as they may be interpreted as modem responses. Inbound Message Handling It is possible to perform basic service operations using SMS messages.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Common Configurations Report Name The Report name parameter indicates which report you are configuring for the modem transfer. Because it is automatically generated by Lizard, you cannot modify it. Poll Command The Poll command parameter allows reports to be retrieved on demand with a user-definable command. When the poll request is received, the latest report is sent.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ It is recommended that you use the Station setting parameter because it provides the possibility to change the destination without changing the setup. The Station setting parameters can be set using either of the following: NOTE 1. With the terminal software Station settings window. 2. With the spset command in the service connection.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Destination The Destination parameter either sets the phone number or gives the name of the Station setting parameter that contains the phone number. GSM-Dependent Configurations The configuration for transmitting the reports over the GSM (or cellular) network is basically the same as for PSTN, except that the GSM option provides the possibility to transmit reports as short text messages (SMS).
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ GPRS Modem -Dependent Configurations In addition to data calls and SMS messages, the GPRS modem can be used to transfer data over the Internet. Depending on the QML logger software version, GPRS communications can be configured in two different ways. For software version 6.00 and above, the TCP/IP functionality is provided directly by the QML logger. For instructions, see GPRS-IP Modem on page 209.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Answering Incoming Calls In addition to polling, capability to answer incoming calls is needed for allowing remote service connection through the modem connection. To enable the QML logger to answer incoming calls or to process inbound SMS messages, select the Answer incoming calls option.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 71 0711-162 NOTE Service Connection Enabled Option Accessing the service connection while report transmission is in progress may lead to unexpected results, such as timeouts. Troubleshooting Modem Operation Typical possibilities for troubleshooting modem operation with the QML logger are as follows: 1. Use the warnings command to check for any modem related warnings. 2.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options port at the module place MOD1, type open DSU232_0_0. To terminate this operation, type close. While the direct connection to the modem or sensor is open, any automatic operation through the connected port is blocked. Typical parameters for the open command are presented in Table 13 on page 151. Information concerning the correct connector can be obtained in Lizard in the I/O Connections frame of the Equipment view.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 4. It is impossible to have default parameters that would work everywhere with all different telephone network infrastructures. If the default parameters do not seem to work, you should try manually, for example, by using a PC terminal program, to establish a modem connection between the weather station and the data collection system, and to find out the correct parameters.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Configuring ORBCOMM Communicator Hardware Setup The ORBCOMM communicator is connected to the QML logger using the RS-232 interface, through the RS-232 communication module. You should add the communication module to the setup and set the parameters in the Optional hardware view of Lizard Setup Software.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The fields are separated from each other with a comma (',' or ASCII character 44). The report data may contain commas as only the first two ones are interpreted to separate the fields. Figure 72 0711-163 Reports View: ORBCOMM Report configuration Options Because the ORBCOMM transmissions are charged by the amount of bytes transmitted, you should omit all unnecessary characters from the message as follows: 1.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Configuring Communications The ORBCOMM communications parameters are configured in the Device configurations view as shown in Figure 73 on page 155. For the parameter values, refer to Table 14 on page 155.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 14 ORBCOMM Communicator Parameters in Lizard (Continued) Parameter Value Description Timeout 2000 ...
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Linking Reports The report is linked to the ORBCOMM communicator in the Communications view as shown in Figure 74 on page 157. Figure 74 0312-082 Communications View: Linking ORBCOMM Report Output Variables Table 15 on page 158 lists the available output variables that can be requested for logging and reporting.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 15 Available Output Variables Variable Data Type Description check_errs conn_GCC inbound_message inbound_sender Integer Integer String String inbound_subject inbound_time lat lon msg_num String String Float Float Integer pass_msg_num Integer pos_qual Integer Number of the failed downlink checksums Number of the connected ground stations (GCC) Content of the latest inbound message Sender of the latest inbo
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options GOES Interface GOES Satellite Transmitters To set the GOES satellite transmitters to operate with the QML logger, you first need to configure serial communications, data collection, data formats, and other settings with Lizard Setup Software. After this, you have to configure the transmitter-specific settings using the AWS Client software.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Configuring GOES Satellite Transmitter This section describes the configuration of communication ports, log groups, reports, transmitter, and timers with Lizard Setup Software. Hardware Setup The GOES satellite transmitter is connected to an RS-232 communication port. It is recommended that you use a DSU232 communication module to keep the COM0 port free for service use.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Device Configuration The communications settings for the QST101/102 transmitter are configured in the Device configurations view. The following transmitter settings can be configured under the Configure frame: - Timeout of the serial communication between the QML logger and the transmitter can be left to the default value of 2000 ms.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 75 0711-166 Device Configurations View: Configuring GOES 162 _________________________________________________________________ M210933EN-C
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Report Setup for the Primary Transmissions All data that will be sent by the satellite transmitter must first be included in a log group and then correctly formatted. 1. First create a new log group in the Logging view, and select all the data items that will be included in the primary transmission report. The variables will be sent in the same order as they are selected. 2.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Next, format the data. The format of the data string is defined in the Format field. By clicking the Default button, a default format string for the selected data items appears. The format string for the scan ordered example report above would be as follows: %[////]4.1f %[///]3.0f %[//////]6.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options When the channel ordered format is used, the data string is not composed directly according to the default format string. All the values of the first data item are sent one after another according to the format string section between the first and the second % character.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Report Setup for the Secondary Transmission You do not have to set up any log group for the secondary transmissions, as only the latest data is included in the random and emergency reports. Instead, set up a report including the latest data as follows: 1. NOTE NOTE In the Reports view, create a new StringForm report. In the next step, enter also the trailing comma (,) when entering text SECONDARY, in the Text field. 2.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Pseudo-Binary Report Format Reporting provides the pseudo-binary data compression format, which is commonly used in the GOES applications. The pseudo-binary compression uses the following algorithm: - Each data value is compressed into a string of one or several 8-bit printable ASCII characters. - Each 8-bit character includes 6 data bits.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 76 0711-165 Configuring Pseudo-Binary Format You have to separately define the following settings for each data item: 1. Select the Signed value option if the reported value may have negative values. Leave the Signed value option unselected if the value remains always positive. 2.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Table 17 on page 169. A maximum of six characters can be used for one data item. Table 17 Field Width against Maximum Data Range Field Width Data Range Unsigned Data Data Range Signed Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 ... 63 0 ... 4095 0 ... 262143 0 ... 16777215 0 ... 1073741823 0 ... 4294967295 -32 ... +31 -2048 ... +2047 -131072 ... 131071 -8388608 ... +8388607 -536870912 ... +536870911 -2147483648 ...
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ An air pressure value of 991.9 hPa will then be compressed as follows: 1. The value is first multiplied with the Multiplier value (10), resulting in 9919 which in binary format is 10011010111111. 2. The binary value is then divided into three separate 6-bit parts and compressed to the three 8-bit ASCII-coded characters as follows: a. The 6 least significant bits: 111111 -> 00111111 = 63 = '?' b.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options An air temperature of -2.6 °C will then be compressed as follows: 1. The value is first multiplied with the pre-conversion scale (10), resulting in -26 to be compressed. The value is converted into the 12-bit binary 2's complement value 111111100110. 2. The binary value is then divided into two 6-bit parts and compressed into ASCII-coded characters as follows: 3. a.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ transmission. The Create log report event must be set to occur before the Create report event. The transmission is not performed at the occurrence of these events, instead when the transmission is made, the data previously read by these events is sent. For information on how to configure the timing of the actual transmission, see section Transmission Control for Primary Transmissions on page 175.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Configuring GOES Satellite Transmitter with AWS Client Software Before any transmissions can be made, the following settings must be configured with the AWS Client software.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Transmitter Configuration The configuration parameters of the transmitter are set through the service terminal with the following command: CFG where CFG = Configuration command name = Transmitter name as given in Lizard; for example, GOES_1 parameter = Any of the items in the Parameter column in Table 18 on page 174 value Any of the items in the Value column in Table 18 on page 174 Table
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Examples: The transmitter ID is set to "010012D4" and stored to EEPROM as follows: open / > CFG GOES_1 setid_eeprom "010012D4" / > LASTVAL GOES_1 service Status:1 Value: ID set / > The transmitter clock is set to 15.11.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The current value of a parameter can be read with the following command: spset The transmission can either start at the beginning of the transmit window or be centered within the configured transmission window. This is controlled by the Tx at window start option in the Device configurations view; see Device Configuration on page 161.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Transmission Control for Secondary Transmissions Set up the transmission control for secondary transmissions similarly to primary transmission using the spset command. However, different control parameters are required for secondary transmissions. The transmission control parameters are listed in Table 20 on page 177.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Troubleshooting GOES Transmission If a transmission fails, a Transmission failed warning will be generated.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Reading Settings and Diagnostics Information The settings and diagnostics information of the transmitter can be read by giving the following command in the service terminal: DO where name = command = Table 21 Name of the transmitter as given in Lizard, for example, GOES_1 Any of the commands presented in Table 21 on page 179 Diagnostics Commands Command Description reset run_diag show_diag versio
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Forced Transmission To test the connection, a forced transmission of a user-defined message can be made as follows: 1. Store the message string to be sent into the static parameter goes_usertx_msg with the spset command. 2. Store the time at which the message is to be sent into the static parameter goes_usertx_time, in seconds since midnight.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Meteosat Interface The Meteosat transmissions with the GOES satellite transmitters are supported. For setting up the transmitter, refer to section GOES Interface on page 159. The main difference to GOES transmission is that in Lizard Setup Software the transmission type is set to Meteosat 100 bps in the Device configurations view, as shown in Figure 77 on page 181.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Autotrac Interface The Autotrac transceiver provides bidirectional satellite communications between the weather station and the Autotrac software package of the end user. In addition, the transceiver contains a GPS receiver for acquiring location and accurate time information.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options 0711-168 Figure 78 Autotrac Device Configuration Table 22 Lizard Parameters for the Autotrac Transceiver Parameter Value Timeout 2000 ... 30000 ms Description Timeout for QML logger to transceiver communications. Time -1 = Disable 1 ... 3600 s When the current system time tolerance differs from the GPS time more than the tolerance set with this parameter, the system time is adjusted to match the GPS time.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The interface allows processing of remote commands as listed in Table 25 on page 199. To enable the use of the remote commands, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Process inbound messages option. 2. Under Command processing, select Extparser for the Command parser field. 3. If you want to receive responses to commands, select also the Send responses to commands option.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Figure 79 0711-095 Linking Report to Autotrac Transceiver VAISALA ______________________________________________________________________ 185
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Inmarsat-C Interface The Inmarsat satellite network is the world wide satellite network of four geostationary satellites providing excellent network coverage between 70° North and 70° South. Inmarsat-C, a global satellite communication service, enables the users to send and receive data from/ to a mobile terminal via Internet e-mail and PSTN fax.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Configuring Communications In the Device configurations view, you can configure the communications settings for the Inmarsat transceiver.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 2. Under Options, select Command parser for handling remote commands. When you select Extparser, the remote commands are processed as described in section Remote Maintenance Commands on page 199. 3. Under Transmit control, you need to enter a string that depends on the service provider and destination network. The default parameters are listed in Table 23 on page 188.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Iridium Interface This section provides information on the Iridium satellite transmitter communications option, how to interface the Iridium satellite transmitter to the QML logger, and more specifically, how to use the Short Burst Mode in binary transmission. Iridium transmission using data calls can be used like any other modem.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Configuring Iridium Transmission Iridium transmission is configured using Lizard Setup Software. Proceed as follows: 1. Configure the serial transmission hardware in the Optional hardware view as shown in Figure 81 on page 190. Figure 81 0711-170 Optional Hardware View: Selecting Configuration Options for Iridium Transmission In this example, MOD1/1 on the DSU232 communication module is selected for use with Iridium.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options It is recommended that you keep the default settings in the Configure frame: 2. Option Default Value Service connection enabled Speed Data bits Stop bits Parity Hardware-controlled RTS CTS required for transmission selected 19200 8 1 None selected selected Proceed to the Devices view by clicking Next. a. Select Modem Iridium in the Available list. b. Click the Add button. c.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Proceed to the Device configurations view to configure the Iridium communication settings. a. For the device Iridium_1, you can select whether extra information on the connection is sent to COM0. If you select the Read clock time from Iridium option, the Iridium clock counter is read when the SBD transmission has been completed, and the QML logger clock is set according to this counter. b.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options The Powering device option lists all the power control components included in the setup; see Figure 84 on page 193. For more information on using this option, see section Power Control Option in Vaisala HydroMet™ Data Collection Platform User’s Guide, Volume 2. 0711-173 4. Figure 84 Power Control Option for Iridium Proceed to the Communications view.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 5. In the Select Communications frame, link a report to the Iridium mode. See Figure 85 on page 194. Figure 85 6. Communications View: Selecting Report Transmission Options for Iridium a. Select the report form from the Available reports list. b. Select a port having Iridium_modem_1 as the device. c. Click the linking button to make a connection between the report and the Iridium modem.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options SCD/ARGOS Interface The HAL2 satellite transmitter can be used with the QML logger to send data using either the SCD-1 or ARGOS satellite systems. This section includes instructions on how to configure the transmissions using Lizard Setup Software and HyperTerminal or other such program.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ HAL2 Transmitter Configuration To configure the HAL2 SCD/ARGOS transmitter for use, proceed as follows: 1. On the QML logger, connect the HAL2 transmitter to port DSU232_0_0. 2. On the QML logger, connect your PC to port COM0. 3.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options 7. Modify the HAL2 configuration by pressing F. The following menu is displayed: A) EMIS. COURANTE : 1 B) TR FIXE : 0 C) ADRESSE 28 : 0 D) MESSAGE INTERNE: 0 E) HEADER PRESENT : 0 F) NBR OCTETS EXT : 32 G) ID : 00000001 H) FREQUENCE : 401647000 ) PUISSANCE : 1W J) HEADER : 25 K) RESOL PUISSANCE: 0 L) RESOL ALIM : 10 M) RESOL TEMP.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 10. Exit the HAL2 menu by pressing X. 11. Close the maintenance connection by typing the following command: close 12. Reopen the maintenance connection by typing the following command: open 13. Enable reports to be sent to the HAL2 transmitter by typing the following command: HAL2 exit NOTE The last step is important! To enable reports to be sent to HAL2, run the HAL2 EXIT command.
Chapter 4 ________________________________________________ Configuring Telemetry Options Remote Maintenance Commands The remote maintenance commands provide parallel functionality to the service interface. The commands included are a subset of the service interface commands, and responses are more suitable to the noninteractive use. NOTE Remote command interface operates only with satellite transceivers having bi-directional communications capability, such as Orbcomm, Inmarsat C, and Autotrac.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 25 Remote Maintenance Commands (Continued) Command Use reset Resetting the device Changing the timer interval ctev [P] errors [clear] warnings [clear] Reading or clearing a warning or error logs lastval Reading of the application variable do Executing an action, for example, a measurement User message without any action Reading set of logged data us
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING TCP/IP-BASED TELEMETRY This chapter provides instructions for configuring TCP/IP-based telemetry options. NOTE Configuring TCP/IP-based telemetry requires a working knowledge of TCP/IP networking. This User’s Guide only describes configuration carried out at the QML logger, and does not attempt to provide general guidelines for designing TCP/IP-based networks.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Physical and Logical Interfaces The same physical communication device can be accessed via multiple logical communication interfaces. This way, the same device can be used to access different networks or services. These logical interfaces can, in turn, be accessed through different application services, for example, to send reports and log files.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry destination of data can be a virtual COM port in place of a physical serial port, a FTP client for sending a report, and so on. General Order of Configuration For communications devices, interfaces, and TCP/IP-based services, the general order of configuration is as outlined below. The configuration order is the same as that of MAWS Lizard configuration views. NOTE 1.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Communication Devices This section presents the TCP/IP-based communication devices and their configuration in MAWS Lizard. Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 is added to the setup in Lizard's Optional hardware view. The module uses an automatic configuration mode, and there are no user adjustable parameters.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry NOTE Adding a modem into the setup automatically introduces a power control component. It is strongly recommended that automatic modem power control, using, for example, a relay, is included whenever an external modem is used. The relay is used in order to prevent the modem from stalling.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Common Modem Parameters All different IP-modem types share the same configuration view: Device configurations, shown in Figure 88 on page 206. This section describes the parameters for basic use. For advanced modem configuration, refer to section Generic IP Modem Configuration on page 275. Figure 88 0710-057 Modem Configuration View The top of the view shows the parameter set values associated with the device.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Common configuration parameters for modem controls are listed in Table 27 on page 207. All parameters may not be applicable for a certain modem type. Table 27 Modem Control Parameters Parameter Use Command delay Delay in milliseconds between successive commands. Delay in milliseconds between escape characters (+) used when closing the connection. Number of retries if opening the connection fails.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Null Modem Null modem is not a physical communication device, but a commonly used name for a cross-connected RS-232 cable for interconnecting two computers. To include this component to setup, add the device NullModem-IP or WinNullModem-IP as shown in Figure 89 on page 208. Note that for a direct cable connection to a Windows PC, the device to use is WinNullModem-IP.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry GPRS-IP Modem A GSM modem with GPRS capability can be used to connect the QML logger to the Internet, or directly to a private network through a dedicated access point (APN). Also data call (CSD) can be used as an IP carrier. This modem control has been tested with Siemens MC35i GSM/GPRS modem. To include this component to setup, add the device Siemens GPRS-IP and configure it as shown in Figure 90 on page 209.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ For example, if your report contains the @ character, its character value in the GSM character set is 0 instead of the 64 in ASCII. Note also that the GSM character set does not include certain control characters, such as (ASCII character number 1) or (ASCII 2) often used in ASCII-based reports.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Communication Interfaces As the same physical device can provide connection to different network gateways and/or services, configurable logical communication interfaces are included in Lizard Setup Software. For example, the same GSM modem can provide different connections and have different connection-dependent parameters for GPRS as the primary connection and data call (CSD) as the backup connection.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ To add a communication interface, proceed as follows: NOTE 1. In the Communications interfaces view, click New. The naming for logical interfaces is fixed so that each new interface will get a name in the format netifX, where X is an automatically increasing interface index. 2. Select the physical communication device used by the interface. 3.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Table 28 Station-Specific Parameters for Communication Interfaces Parameter Use Example or Allowed Values apn auth Access point name Authentication type auth_both isp Authenticate both peers. In addition to the client (AWS) authenticating to the server, the server must authenticate to the client. If the parameter value is set to yes, authentication credentials must be added to the parameter group pppclients.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ For more information on configuring interfaces, see sections IP Settings on page 216 and Authentication on page 217. Station-specific values for these parameters can be set using the paramset commands described in section Commands for Parameter Sets on page 293. Alternative Interfaces Alternative interfaces are interfaces that provide similar networking functionality, but use different routes and/or media.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry To add an alternative for an interface, proceed as follows: 1. From Communication interfaces, select the interface you want to add alternatives for. 2. Click Add in the Alternative Interfaces frame. The Add alternative interfaces dialog shown in Figure 93 on page 215 is displayed. Figure 93 0710-059 Adding Alternative Interfaces 3. Select the interface(s) you want to use as alternate. 4.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ IP Settings As IP settings depend greatly on the network environment, the aim of this document is not to provide comprehensive instructions on network design. The following describes a few basic rules and practices. Static and Dynamic IP Addresses - LAN environments typically provide private dynamic addressing using DHCP, which is supported by the QML logger when using Ethernet Communication Module DSE101.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry IP header compression is an algorithm which reduces the amount of redundant header data. Using it is recommended whenever operating over a RS-232 line, that is, with modem and null modem connections. Authentication QML supports two authentication methods: Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) and Challenge Authentication Protocol (CHAP). These can be used with modem and null modem connections.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Authentication for Incoming Connections Authentication credentials for incoming users are configured using the parameter set pppclients. The parameter set contains the user name and password combinations to be supplied to the QML logger when users connect to it. To configure incoming authentication, proceed as follows: 1. On the Setup menu, select Parameter Sets. 2.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry NOTE Users can connect to the QML logger using any interface configured to accept incoming connections. The users need to supply the credentials configured in the pppclients parameter set. It is not necessary to configure the incoming credentials separately for each interface.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 95 0906-026 Configuring Parameter Set hosts in Lizard All remote hosts that require having settings stored in the logger are listed under setname hosts. Settings from hostname default are used if parameters for the given host are not found.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry To add a new host to the parameter set, proceed as follows: 1. In the Category window, select hosts, and click Add host. The dialog shown in Figure 96 on page 221 appears. Figure 96 0906-027 2. Enter hostname, select protocol, and select interfaces, if applicable. Interface selection is needed only for HTPP proxy settings. Click OK when done. Now the settings dialog looks as shown Figure 97 on page 221.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 4. If proxy configuration is required (http only), open interface(s) under the protocol. Enter proxy name/address and its TCP port. If default proxy configuration for interface is applicable, there is no need to define the proxy here, and it is recommended that you use the default settings instead; see Figure 98 on page 222.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Figure 99 0905-085 Updating Parameter Set hosts with AWS Client Backup Servers Parameter set hosts also provides backup definitions for application level IP protocol clients implemented in the logger. To define a backup for a host in Lizard, proceed as follows: 1. In the Setup menu, open Parameter Sets. 2. Select the protocol under the server for which the backup is added. 3.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 100 0906-029 HTTP Host with One Backup Defined Command hostset Logger provides shell command hostset to manage parameter set hosts.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Examples of hostset command: / > hostset ftp.vaisala.com ntp.vaisala.com smtp.dna044.com smtp.vaisala.com / > hostset ftp.vaisala.com S:00000001: ftp.vaisala.com:ftp:backuphost1 = ftp.nosuch.com S:00000011: ftp.vaisala.com:ftp:backupif1 = netif0 I:00000011: ftp.vaisala.com:ftp:backupport1 = 21 S:00000001: ftp.vaisala.com:ftp:password = wontpass I:00000011: ftp.vaisala.com:ftp:port = 21 S:00000001: ftp.vaisala.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ TCP/IP-Based Services This section describes the TCP/IP-based services used in Lizard Setup Software. FTP Client The FTP client functionality enables the QML logger to send reports and log files to an FTP server. File retrieval is currently implemented only for the ftp command available in the QML logger command shell accessible via a terminal connection.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Figure 101 0811-027 FTP Client Configuration The FTP client configurable parameters are presented in Table 30 on page 227. Table 30 FTP Client Parameters Parameter Use Destination server FTP server to which data will be sent Username for the FTP server Password for the FTP server The password is displayed as asterisks in Lizard Setup Software.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 30 FTP Client Parameters (Continued) Parameter Use Note Queue size Number of items, for example, reports stored in the queue. If this limit is exceeded due to, for example, network congestion, the oldest queued item will be deleted for each new one.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry NOTE If a station-specific setting for an FTP parameter is created, it must have a proper default value, or the value must be entered during commissioning. Any value, including empty text, will override the value that the parameter has received from the setup. To create station-specific settings for an FTP parameter, proceed as follows: 1. In Lizard, select Parameter sets from the Setup menu. 2.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Sending Reports As with all other communication configuration for report transmission, transmission using the FTP client is configured, for each report, in the Communications view as shown in Figure 102 on page 230. Figure 102 0710-063 Report Configuration for FTP Transmission The report transmission parameters are described in Table 32 on page 230.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry The destination file naming rules for transmitted reports are as follows: 1. If an external naming source is selected from the External naming source list, the path and file name provided by it are used as is. If it is not given, the rules below apply. 2. The destination directory is the first part of the path. It may be empty, that is, no fixed path exists. 3.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ d. If the option Use station name in filename is selected, the file name is formatted as follows: YYMMDD.rep YYMMDDhhmmss.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Sending Log Files FTP settings for log file transmission are configured in the Logging view as shown in Figure 103 on page 233. For each log group, there is an FTP tab where transmission parameters can be set. Figure 103 0710-064 Log File Configuration for FTP Transmission Log file transmission parameters are listed in Table 33 on page 233.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Automatic and Timed Transmission By default, reports are sent immediately when created, and multiple reports per one FTP session will be sent only when they are created at the same time. If it is needed to buffer reports to, for example, reduce communication costs or to preserve power, sending multiple reports during one FTP session can be done with a timer.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry NTP Client The QML logger NTP client functionality provides a means for synchronizing the QML real-time clock with an external time server. There are public timeserver pools for this purpose, or, alternatively, the observation network can provide an internal NTP service. NTP clients are configured in the IP Services view as shown in Figure 104 on page 235.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Parameters for NTP client are listed in Table 34 on page 236. Table 34 Parameter NTP Client Parameters Use Server 1 Server 2 Time tolerance First NTP server to acquire time from. Optional backup NTP server to acquire time from. Maximum allowed time error in milliseconds. If the difference between server time and logger clock exceeds this value, the logger clock will be adjusted to match.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry To create station-specific parameters for an NTP client: 1. In Lizard, select Parameter sets from the Setup menu. 2. From the Category list, select IP Services. 3. Select the NTP client to which you want to add parameter(s). 4. Click Add, then enter a parameter name from the table below. 5. Select the data type and enter the default value.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ E-Mail (SMTP) Client The QML logger e-mail client functionality provides a means for sending QML logger reports via e-mail using the SMTP protocol. Using the SMTP client functionality requires a TCP/IP based connection to an SMTP server. Typical use is sending alarm messages triggered by, for example, observation value limits, door switch, or battery charge levels.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry General parameters for SMTP clients are configured in the IP Services view as shown in Figure 106 on page 239. Message-specific parameters are configured in the Communications view.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The parameters to be configured for the SMTP client are presented in Table 36 on page 240. Table 36 Parameters for SMTP Client Parameter Use Note Source domain Source domain where messages are sent from. If the field is left empty, the QML logger interface IP address will be used as default. This can also be used as part of message sender identity; see Table 37 on page 243. SMTP server to use for sending messages.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry User Credentials for Authentication Parameter set hosts is used to manage user credentials for SMTP authentication. Credentials are stored as follows: :smtp:username :smtp:password where = Name of the server = Assigned username = Assigned password For more information, see section Parameter Set hosts on page 219.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Sending E-Mail Messages The e-mail messages to be sent are constructed as reports in the Reports view like any other report. The transmission options for the SMTP client are configured, on a per-report basis, in the Communications view as shown in Figure 107 on page 242.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry The parameters for messages transmitted using the SMTP client are listed in Table 37 on page 243. Table 37 Parameters for Sending Reports via E-Mail Parameter Use Sender Fixed message sender identity. Alternatively, option Use sname@domain as sender can be used. See later in the chapter for naming formats E-mail address for message recipient Message subject.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Built-in defaults for the field formats are composed as follows: 1. Use default subject: - 2.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry HTTP Client HTTP client provides access to resources on HTTP servers.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Sending Messages with HTTP To send messages from data logger to HTTP application server, add and configure HTTP Messenger to the setup. One messenger can be used to send multiple messages, even to different servers. 1. In the IP Services view, add HTTP Messenger to the setup.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 2. Make the following common configurations: Table 38 Configurations for HTTP Messenger Parameter Use Note Primary interface Queue location Backup(s) may be specified in parameter set hosts. Specify the same location for all HTTP clients in the system. Primary network interface for contacting the server. File system location where outgoing messages will be queued for transmission.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 4. In the Communications view, link the message(s) for transmission. Figure 110 0906-056 Linking Message for Transmission with HTTP Parameters configured for each transmitted message are as follows: Table 39 Parameters Configured for Transmitted Message Parameter Use Report id Source identifier rep when used to send content of a report. HTTP URI of the receiving web application.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Table 39 Parameters Configured for Transmitted Message (Continued) Parameter Use Additional header Source for additional HTTP content header fields, that is, others than those inserted by HTTP Client by default. Variable Send to Options/Send only when timed Options/Remove failed immediately Note Extra content is appended to the HTTP header, and needs to be terminated by .
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Reading Information To read information from HTTP server, add and configure an HTTP Reader to the setup. One reader can be used to serve multiple HTTP requests, even from different sources. All configurations for HTTP Reader except timing are managed from the IP Services view. Figure 111 0906-057 Configuring HTTP Reader The following parameters are common for all requests served by a particular HTTP reader.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry New requests to the HTTP Reader are added by adding Configuration Items using the Add button. For each request, the following parameters are available. Table 41 HTTP Reader Request Parameters Parameter Name Requested URI Use Unique name for the request. HTTP URI to read, for example, URI of the latest camera image. Request URI Source for dynamic or stationsource specific URI, for example, report or static parameter.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ HTTP Authentication HTTP Client supports basic authentication to server. Credentials are set to parameter set hosts as follows: :http:username :http:password where = Name of the server = Assigned username = Assigned password For more information, see section Parameter Set hosts on page 219.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry HTTP Server The QML logger contains a very basic server implementation for HyperText Transfer Protocol connections. Upon an HTTP request from, for example, a browser, it can return the content of a file from the QML file system. Documents to be viewed over HTTP connections are formatted similarly to other QML logger reports, and they are written to the QML logger file system using the file writer component.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The parameters to be configured for the HTTP server are presented in Table 42 on page 254. Table 42 Parameters for HTTP Server Parameter Use HTTP root directory Location in the QML file system in which files accessible using HTTP are stored. File to be returned as default, that is, when the HTTP request does not specify a file name. Port number where the server will be listening.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Creating HTML Reports Documents in HTTP servers are mostly formatted according to the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) specification. Such documents can be created in the Reports view using the Custom report template. The report is then linked to the File port in the Communications view. To create HTML reports, proceed as follows: 1.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ b. 0804-017 Importing an HTML or XML report template from a file by selecting Load ASCII template and then browsing for the template file. If you select this option, a screen shown in Figure 114 on page 256 is displayed:.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 6. Clicking the Add variables button opens a list of the variable placeholders that is used for linking the QML logger variables to their placeholders. The variable placeholders displayed are based on the [QML ] tags in the report layout. 7. Add your variables by selecting them from the Select variables list and dragging them to the corresponding cells in the MAWS variables list.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 8. You can preview your report by selecting Preview. The Preview report window, shown in Figure 116 on page 258, provides two views of the report: one with example values inserted for the variables, and one with the QML logger variable names for the variables. With the variable names, you can ensure that you have added the correct variable to each point in the report.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 9. Once you have created your report, link it to the File port in the Communications view as shown in Figure 117 on page 259. Figure 117 0803-058 Linking Custom HTML Report to File Port 10. Specify the path and file name for the report in the QML logger in the Path and file field.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Dynamic DNS Client Dynamic DNS is a service where devices with dynamic IP addresses can be made accessible via Domain Name Service. Whenever the client device’s IP address is changed, the client device sends an update to the Dynamic DNS service. The services that request a connection to the device request the device’s address from Dynamic DNS using normal DNS query mechanisms.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Table 43 Station-Specific Settings for Dynamic DNS Client Parameter Use Note user User name to use when updating IP to service. User account must be established prior to using. Otherwise, the client device may end up blacklisted. pass name Password for the user. Hostname to update. For example, testaws.dyndns.org.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Setup Management Automatic Setup Update Automatic setup update enables centralized management of the logger setup files (.adc/.dtg) and efficient distribution of the setups to the observation sites. Figure 119 0906-062 Automatic Setup Management Principle The operating principle is as follows: - When a setup (.adc file) is generated, MAWS Lizard also automatically generates a small setup descriptor file with extension .
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry When generating the setup with Lizard, the following setup descriptor information dialog can be opened using the Advanced button. 0906-063 Figure 120 Setup Information Dialog Table 45 Elements in Setup Information Dialog Configuration Use User information User-specific information to be included, for example, setup version number.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 45 Elements in Setup Information Dialog (Continued) Configuration Use Check time Synchronization time for the check. Avoid making checks too frequently or at times when the logger is executing other time-consuming operations, for example, at midnight. Check interval in seconds. Directory on the logger where the files will be loaded to.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Deployment timing can be later updated by updating the generated setup descriptor. Table 46 Elements in Setup Deployment Timing Dialog Configuration Use Do not apply updated setup before Timed setup update in use. Setup will be loaded to the QML logger as soon as it is available, but it will be taken into use at a given time.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Command setupupdate The data logger setup can be manually loaded from HTTP or FTP server. The shell command syntax is as follows: setupupdate {-uri } {-dst } {-if } Table 48 Parameters for Command setupupdate Parameter Use -uri Specifies HTTP, FTP, or file URI where setup descriptor will be loaded from. For example, -uri http://172.25.112.180/setups/descex.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Virtual COM Ports Virtual COM ports, in Lizard Setup Software referred to as VCOM, provide similar functionality as physical COM ports. In addition to configuration, from a setup point of view there is no practical difference between the two. Instead of using a physical serial port, virtual COM ports tunnel the traffic through a TCP socket connection, that is, it performs similar functionality as the COM Server module.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Parameters for virtual COM port configuration are presented in Table 49 on page 268. Table 49 Virtual COM Port Parameters Parameter Use Note Service connection enabled Accept service connection from this port. If service connection is required, there should be at least one communications interface (both logical and physical) with incoming connections enabled.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Table 49 Parameter Use Virtual COM Port Parameters (Continued) Note Passive connection/Accept Allow incoming connection requests. If selected, the QML logger opens incoming a server socket in the port specified by the Local port number parameter.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Remote Host Configuration Remote hosts to which active connections are made are configured using a separate dialog. To add a remote host, proceed as follows: 1. Click the Configure hosts button at the bottom of the virtual COM port parameter view. The Virtual port hosts dialog shown in Figure 123 on page 270 is displayed. Figure 123 0710-061 Remote Host Configuration for Virtual COM Ports 2. Click New to add a host.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Configuration for remote host(s) is stored into a parameter set with the same name as the virtual port, for example, VCOM1. Station-specific values for these parameters can be set using the paramset commands described in section Commands for Parameter Sets on page 293. To delete a remote host, select the host from the list and click Delete.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Enabling Service Connection for Virtual COM Ports Two parameters must be set in order for a virtual COM port to allow service access: 1. Service connection enabled 2. Passive connection: Accept incoming. Enabling Physical Connection The physical connection used for an incoming service connection can be either an Ethernet or a dial-up link.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Figure 124 0710-066 Settings for Incoming Dial-Up Connection On the client computer (Windows) side, instructions for installing a modem and setting up a dial-up network connection can be found in the Windows online help. Tips for configuring the dial-up connection on the client-computer side: - Before configuring the dial-up network connection, there must be a dial-up modem installed.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Terminal Program Configuration For a terminal program, for example, HyperTerminal in Windows, the connection is configured as a network connection. The default connection parameters for HyperTerminal when using dial-up are presented in Figure 125 on page 274. With Ethernet, the host address is usually different, based on the network configuration used.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Generic IP Modem Configuration The device Generic IP modem can be used to create a modem control for an unspecified modem respecting states and the command/response scheme of an AT modem. Generic IP modem is configured in the Devices view as shown in Figure 126 on page 275. Figure 126 0710-068 NOTE Generic IP Modem Configuration Generic IP modem is available only with the advanced tools password.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Operating Principle The diagram shown in Figure 127 on page 276 illustrates the normal operational states of the modem control. The state "failed" is not described, as it is a transitory state with entry from most of the other states.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry A state can have from zero to multiple command exchanges associated with it. These command exchanges can be executed when entering the state or when leaving the state. There are various options, including timeouts, repetitions, conditional, and ignoring errors associated with each command exchange. If any of the compulsory command exchanges fails when entering a state, modem control will switch to failed state.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 50 Configuration Item Types for Generic IP Modem Type Use Command Modem response Command exchange Modem commands. Modem responses. Sequence where a command is sent to the modem and one or multiple responses can be received in return. Similar to command exchange but triggered by the spontaneous modem response which should trigger an action. For example, an incoming call.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry It is recommended that you use command names that are easy to remember later during the configuration. At this point, the commands are not yet associated with any state. Parameters can be inserted in commands by enclosing them in curly brackets, { }. Parameters named inside the brackets are attempted to be read from the following sources: - Parameter set for the associated logical interface, that is, netifX.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ An example of the generic modem command configuration is presented in Figure 129 on page 280. Figure 129 0710-071 2. Example Modem Command Configuration Define the responses received from the modem. Parameters for a response are presented in Table 52 on page 280. Table 52 Parameters for Modem Response Parameter Use Name Type Unique name for the response.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry The C programming language syntax can be used to insert nonprinting characters into the response (see the previous step). The response cannot contain any parameters. Examples of valid responses are listed below: - OK - ERROR - RING - +CPIN: SIM PIN\r\n\r\nOK An example of generic modem response configuration is presented in Figure 130 on page 281.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Define the command exchanges associated with the different states. The parameters for a command exchange are presented in Table 53 on page 282. Table 53 Parameters for Modem Command Exchange Parameter Use Type Selection if executed when entering or exiting the state. Name of the state in which the command exchange is executed. One of the defined commands to send. Name(s) of expected response(s).
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Figure 131 0710-073 5. Example Command Exchange Configuration Define asynchronous responses. Parameters for an asynchronous response are presented in Table 54 on page 283.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ SMS Handling NOTE Configuration presented in this chapter requires that MAWS Lizard is used on the Advanced user level.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Enabling SMS handling does not necessarily require additional configuration to the modem control. The following settings affect SMS handling and may be necessary, depending on the planned use. Table 55 Modem Parameters for SMS Processing Parameter Use Note SMS centre Telephone number for the operator’s SMS center. This is usually available from the network without a fixed setting.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Command Exchange Option Disabled Modem command exchange option Disabled is selected by default for command exchange AT_smscentre. See Figure 134 on page 286 below. Figure 134 0901-007 Modem Command Exchange Enabled To enable execution of the SMS centre setting, proceed as follows: 1. In Lizard, open the Device configurations view for telemetry devices and select the modem to configure; see Figure 134 on page 286. 2.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Application Services There are two application components available in Lizard's IP Services view for SMS processing: - SMS Messenger for sending messages - SMS Handler for processing incoming messages It should be noted that even though SMS services are not IP services, they are configured from the IP Services view, as they are related to GPRS modem, the device that provides IP services.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The general configuration parameters for SMS Messenger are presented in Table 56 on page 288. Table 56 Parameter Configuration Parameters for SMS Messenger Use Modem control to use; see section Modem Configuration on page 284. Destination The number where the SMS is sent to. Max. msg. length Maximum message length. Longer messages will be cut to fit. Note Modem Max.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry When linking messages to SMS Messenger, there are no parameters to configure, as shown in Figure 136 on page 289. Figure 136 0811-020 Report to SMS Messenger SMS Handler Typical uses for SMS Handler are applications where network connection -related actions need to be triggered from outside the AWS, for example, from network management system.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Parameters for SMS Handler are configured in the IP Services view, as shown in Figure 137 on page 290. Figure 137 0811-021 SMS Handler Station-specific settings with setup defaults from Lizard and setupdefined configuration parameters are listed in Table 57 on page 290 and Table 58 on page 291.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Table 58 Configuration Parameters for SMS Handler Parameter User Controlled network interfaces Lists names of the controlled network interfaces, if any. At maximum, there can be three network interfaces controlled by the same SMS Handler. Modem to listen for incoming SMS. Produces additional informative output to COM0.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ When using SMS Handler to open a connection to a predefined remote server: 1. Add a Virtual Com port to the setup with the configuration option Active connection with any character and set the target server information for it from the Virtual port hosts dialog. 2. Open SMS Handler configuration. In the Configuration items list, select one of the following variables: conn1, conn2, or conn3.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Commands for Terminal Connection This section presents the QML logger shell commands for configuring parameter sets and TCP/IP-based connections. Commands for Parameter Sets The commands available for manipulating parameter sets are presented in Table 60 on page 293.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ / > paramset GSM_Siemens_1 S:00000011: GSM_Siemens_1:pin2 = S:00000011: GSM_Siemens_1:pin = 1234 / > paramset VCOM0 host1 "10.0.0.1" / > paramset pppclients:myuser password wontpass /> paramsetclear GSM_Siemens pin2 Command netif The netif command is used to control and check the status of network interfaces.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Examples of netif command output are presented below: /> netif Network interface states: interface 0 (netif0) : Closed interface 1 (eth0) : Opened Physical network interface states: DSE101_0 : Opened owned by 1 PhyNullModemWin_1 : Closed />netif open netif0 Trying to open network interface 0 interface 0 state: Opening /> netif close netif1 Trying to close network interface 1 interface 1 state: Idle Command ipconfig The
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Response to the command shows: NOTE - IP address of the destination - Roundtrip time taken to reach the destination - TTL, remaining time to live (= maximum number of hops) The ping command requires an open network interface to work. Use the netif command to open the appropriate interface. An example of ping command output is presented below: / > ping www.vaisala.com Pinging 62.61.78.68 Reply from 62.61.78.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Examples of net command output are presented below: /> net warnings Warning: NTP server changeover (se.pool.ntp.org) occurred 1 times first in ntpclient.cpp[827] during thread: 00063938 [Worker_1] object pointer: 6AEF0 [component: NTPClient_1] Warning: Unable to resolve NTP server IP (fi.pool.ntp.org) occurred 1 times first in ntpclient.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Command ftp FTP client functionality can be used from the QML logger command shell to transfer files and to test the connection to an FTP server. The ftp command syntax is ftp [destination] [interface] [options] Parameters for the ftp command are described in Table 63 on page 298.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Command ntp The command ntp can be used to manually set the QML realtime clock and to test the connection to an NTP server. The command syntax is: ntp [maxroundtrip] [interface] Parameters for the ntp command are presented in Table 64 on page 299.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Application Examples This section contains application examples illustrating the uses of the QML logger TCP/IP-based functionality in different network environments. The example setups contain configuration for using TCP/IP-based services, but do not represent any kind of meteorological or hydrological application.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry The network setup to be configured is illustrated in Figure 140 on page 301. Figure 140 0803-096 Example GPRS and GSM Network Configuration To create the network configuration using Lizard, proceed as follows: 1. Add and configure the physical communication devices in the setup. a. NOTE In the Optional hardware view, add the module DSU232 to either module place.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 141 0710-110 c. 0710-111 Connecting GSM/GPRS Modem - Connect the DATA signal to a channel on DSU232. - Connect the EXCITATION signal to powering channel. In the Device configurations view, select the device GSM_Siemens_1. - Set the PIN code default value, if any, in the Command parameters frame, parameter pin. See Figure 142 on page 302.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry NOTE The PIN code value presented here is only an example. Ensure that a proper PIN code is used; otherwise, the SIM card in the modem will be locked with the PUK code after three failed PIN entries. d. 2. Enable answering incoming calls by selecting the Accept incoming option. In the Communication interfaces view, add and configure a communication interface for the modem as shown in Figure 143 on page 303.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE The user name and/or password may be left blank if they are not required by the network operator. c. 3. Create another communication interface dedicated for the incoming service connection. Change the following settings: - Allow incoming connections by changing the interface setting Incoming to the value Yes. - Leave the isp parameter blank. This interface must not be used for outgoing connections.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Table 66 NOTE Settings for FTP Client Setting Description Server username Destination server Server password Primary interface User name for the FTP-server Name of the destination FTP server Password for the FTP server netif0, that is, the GPRS/GSM modem you have previously added in the Devices view The destination server ftp.vaisala.com used in Figure 144 on page 304 is used as an example only.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 67 NOTE Settings for NTP Client Setting Description Server 1 Server 2 Primary interface Primary NTP server to use Secondary NTP server to use netif0, that is, the GPRS/GSM modem you have previously added in the Devices view If you using a public NTP server, it is recommended that you select a server close to the weather station location, for instance, a server located in the same country. 5.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 6. In the IP Services view, add and configure an SMTP client for alarm message transmittal. - Add an SMTP client. - Configure the following items for the SMTP client: - Source domain: Use an existing one, for example, a company domain. SMTP servers often reject messages from unknown domains. - Destination server: This server must be available on the GSM operator’s network.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ a. Link the report to the FTP client by selecting the report in the Available reports list, the FTP client in the Port/Device list and then clicking the linking button. b. Enter the directory to which reports will be sent. - Usually there is a home directory specified for each FTP user. The directory defined here will be located under that directory.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 11. In the Timers view, you can adjust the timers as needed. By default, the setup timer options are as follows: - NOTE Reports are generated and sent to the FTP server once a minute. The default interval may be a bit too fast for a GPRS connection, especially if the connection is dropped between transmissions. (Whether the connection is dropped depends on the modem, and it is often controllable by AT commands.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Virtual COM Ports over Ethernet Connection This example illustrates a setup for using virtual COM ports over an Ethernet connection provided by Ethernet Communication Module DSE101.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 1. Add the physical communication device to the setup. In the Optional hardware view, add Ethernet Communication Module DSE101 to an available module place. Note that DSE101 has no parameters to be set by the user. 2. Adding Ethernet module DSE101 to the setup automatically creates the corresponding communication interface. The interface is named eth0 or eth1, depending on the module place used.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 3. In the IP Services view, add and configure a virtual COM port for report transmission to the data acquisition system. a. Remove the selection from the Enable Telnet protocol option. b. Set the value of the Inactivity timeout parameter to 10 seconds. c. Enable the active connection by selecting the Active Connection, With any character option.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry NOTE The connection to the remote system can be made automatically when a report is sent (active connection), or it is also possible to have the remote system connecting the QML logger for polling the reports (passive connection). This example setup uses an active connection. 4. NOTE In this example configuration, the COM Server Unit DXE421 is only used for providing an Ethernet connection to the sensor.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 0710-118 6. Figure 152 Configuring Virtual COM Port In the IP Services view, add an HTTP server. - 0803-109 Leave the default HTTP server parameter values as they were.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 7. In the Equipment view, add a sensor and connect it to the virtual COM port created for the sensor interface. This example uses a ceilometer connected to DXE421 to provide the Ethernet connection. See Figure 154 on page 315. Sensors with an Ethernet interface are connected to virtual COM ports.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 8. In the IP Services view, add and configure a virtual COM port for service access as shown in Figure 155 on page 316. Figure 155 0710-118 Virtual COM Port Configured for Service Connection a. Add a virtual COM port by selecting Virtual COM Port in the Available list and clicking Add. b. Configure the following items for the virtual COM port: - Select the Service connection enabled option.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 9. In the Reports view, create a report and link it to the virtual COM port for sending data to the data acquisition system. See Figure 156 on page 317. Figure 156 0710-120 Linking Report to Virtual COM Port From the QML application point of view, sending reports to virtual COM ports is the same as sending reports to a physical serial port. 10.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 0803-112 Figure 157 Linking Variables to HTTP Reports 11.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 12. Your configuration is now ready for testing. You can test the setup as follows: a. If you are not using a fixed IP addresses, determine the QML logger IP address by opening a service connection using COM0 and then issuing the command ipconfig. b. Verify that sensor data is being received using COM0. c. Check from the data acquisition system that reports are coming through. d.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The IP services, FTP server, and service terminal, reside in the local data acquisition system. The benefits of using a serial line IP connection in this kind of configuration are: NOTE - Standard file transfer method - Possibility to establish multiple simultaneous links over one serial line Half-duplex links, such as two-wire RS-485, are not suitable as PPP carriers with the QML logger.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry c. 0710-121 d. Connect the WinNullModem-IP device to a channel on DSU232 as shown in Figure 160 on page 321. Figure 160 Connecting WinNullModem-IP Device In the Device configurations view, enable incoming calls to WinNullModem-IP by selecting the Answer incoming option.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 3. In the Communication interfaces view, create and configure a logical interface for the Windows Null modem. The parameters to configure are outlined in Table 70 on page 322. Figure 161 0710-122 Table 70 Null Modem Parameters Parameter Value Incoming auth username Yes PAP User name available for logging in to the data acquisition system using PPP dial-in. Use pppuser as value. Password for the user name.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 4. In the IP Services view, create and configure FTP clients for transferring reports and log files. See Figure 162 on page 323. Figure 162 0710-123 Configuring FTP Clients a. Add an FTP client by selecting FTP Client in the Available list and clicking New. b. Rename the FTP client as FTPClient_rep. c.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 5. 6. In the IP Services view, create and configure a virtual COM port for service access. a. Select the option Service connection enabled. b. Select option Passive connection, Accept incoming. In the Logging view, configure the logs to be transmitted to the FTP server. See Figure 163 on page 324.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 7. In the Reports view, create a report to construct user defined file names for storing observation data on the FTP server. a. Create a StringForm report named, for example, FTP_Name. The example report illustrated in Figure 164 on page 325 generates files that are organized in subdirectories by year and month. The path for a daily file is of the format maws_rep/stationname/2007/10/obs_20071011.txt. 0710-125 b.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 8. In the Communications view, configure the report-specific FTP transmission options. See Figure 165 on page 326. Figure 165 0710-126 Using External Naming Source for Report Transfer a. Link the report to be transmitted to the port FTPClient_Rep, that is, in this case the report FTP_Report. b.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 9. Add user credentials for dialing in to the QML logger by selecting Parameter Sets from the Setup menu. See Figure 166 on page 327. Figure 166 0710-127 Parameter Set for Dial-In User Credentials a. Add a new parameter to the pre-defined group pppclients. b.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ IP Service Connectivity with GSM In GSM networks, IP connections from the Internet to the cellular terminals are often blocked by operator firewall, and terminals may even be provided with private IP addresses. These restrictions make the terminal devices inaccessible from the Internet when, for example, establishing an IP service connection to AWS site is impossible. NOTE Restrictions are operator-dependent.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry An example configuration for SMS Handler and Virtual COM port used for service connection is as follows: 1. Configure the SMS handler to open a connection using VCOM when SMS with content open conn1 is received. Figure 168 0906-076 2. Define the remote connection point, that is, IP address and port for connecting the AWS Client. Figure 169 3.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The following procedure describes how to configure AWS Client to use SMS when connecting to the logger: 1. Open menu Settings - Address book. 2. Click New to create a new Address Book entry.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 3. Enter the following parameter values (only the parameters relevant for SMS configuration are listed): Table 72 Parameter SMS Configuration Parameters Value Server socket with SMS. Port Port where the logger is configured to connect to. GSM Modem PC COM port where the COM port GSM modem is connected to. GSM Modem baud rate Baud rate for the GSM modem. GSM Modem flow Flow control mode for control the GSM modem.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Troubleshooting TCP/IP-Based Telemetry Typical possibilities for troubleshooting TCP/IP-based telemetry operation with the QML logger are as follows: NOTE This manual will not attempt to give general guidelines on network design or troubleshooting issues, such as IP addressing.
Chapter 5 __________________________________________ Configuring TCP/IP-Based Telemetry 9. To monitor different command sequences, check the Extra op. Info to COM0 or Debug output option when configuring a device. This enables the device control software to output various status information to the fixed RS-232 port, that is, to COM0. For example, you can monitor what is sent to the modem and how it responds. The printout includes additional internal debug data.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE Use the SYSINFO PORTS command to find out which connectors to use. 11. It is impossible to have default parameters that would work everywhere with all different network infrastructures.
Chapter 6 _________________________________________________________ Technical Support CHAPTER 6 TECHNICAL SUPPORT This chapter informs you how to contact Vaisala HelpDesk. When contacting Vaisala technical support, please send the following information with your technical enquiry or description of a fault: - Serial number of the QML logger. - The captured text of the SYSINFO command. - If you have modified the setup file and the setup is possibly defected, please send also the captured yyMMddHHmmSS.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE RMA must always be requested from Vaisala technical support before returning any faulty material.
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data CHAPTER 7 TECHNICAL DATA This chapter provides technical data for the modules included in this manual. Wiring Diagrams CAUTION All wiring diagrams in this chapter are examples only. Refer to the appropriate delivery documents for the actual wiring. Do not change the wiring between the connectors and the logger pins.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Communication Modules RS-232 Module DSU232 The unisolated RS-232 module provides either a double serial channel without handshaking or a single RS-232 with handshaking. In addition, an optional SDI-12 interface is available. 1007-019 Figure 171 RS-232 Wiring Diagram Figure 172 Suggested T-Connection in Dual Port Mode 1006-123 For the SDI-12 wiring with the later version, see Figure 178 on page 343.
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data 0903-023 Figure 173 SDI-12 Jumper of DSU232-C Table 74 DSU232-C Jumper Settings Jumper Connected Pins Function X3 1-2 Pin 5 is GND (default, compatible with the old DSU232) SDI-12 connected to pin 5 2-3 VAISALA ______________________________________________________________________ 339
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Isolated RS-485 Module DSI485 The isolated RS-485 communication module can be configured either for a 2-wire line or for a 4-wire line when the receive and transmit lines are separated. If the module is configured for a 2-wire line, the transmitter is enabled only during the transmission. Normally, the 2wire connection is used to connect several devices to the same communication line. The 4-wire mode is the default mode.
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Dual RS-485 Module DSI486, Version A Channel A is always used in the RS-485 mode. In 2-wire RS-485, both transmitted and received data is sent via this channel. In 4-wire RS-485 this channel can either transmit or receive depending on the configuration. Jumper X4 defines the line terminating resistor for the data channel A. Remove the jumper X4 if you do not need the terminating resistor of the dual RS-485 module.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 0201-049 Figure 176 Dual RS-485 Module Default Jumper Locations Figure 177 Dual RS-485 Wiring Diagram for RS-485 and RS-232 1006-102 Figure 177 on page 342 provides a schematic wiring diagram for the combination of the RS-485 and RS-232 connection. The correct jumper settings for the channel B are listed in Table 76 on page 342.
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data The dual RS-485 module also provides an SDI-12 connection. The SDI12 line uses one wire for data and is limited to a maximum length of 60 meters. Figure 178 on page 343 provides a schematic wiring diagram for the SDI-12 connection and the 12 VDC power supply for a sensor. The jumper settings should be as shown in Figure 176 on page 342.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Dual RS-485 Module DSI486, Version B The later module version, DSI486-B, has otherwise the same features as module DSI486-A, but its jumper settings are slightly different. The settings have been simplified to make the module easier to use. Notably, jumpers X4 and X5 still select the termination resistors for channels A and B, respectively, only their locations have been moved a bit (see Figure 179 on page 344).
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Digital I/O Module QMI118 The QML logger provides the possibility to extend the I/O capacity with the optional digital I/O module (QMI108 or QMI118) equipped with eight inputs and eight outputs. The digital I/O module interfaces to the logger via the SPI connector. The module is located inside the enclosure beside the logger, and it conforms to the same environmental immunity and emission standards as the logger.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 180 1003-030 NOTE Digital I/O Module Wiring Diagram (Digital Outputs) The digital I/O module can only be connected to the QML201 logger or newer. The type of the logger can be checked with the VER command.
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Fixed Line Modem DMX501 The fixed line modem module can be configured for a point-to-point line or for a multidrop modem network. If a modem is configured for multidrop use, the outgoing carrier is valid only during transmission. If the QML logger is the master in the multidrop network, the fixed line modem can be normally configured for point-to-point use.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Telemetry Options PSTN Modem Figure 183 0802-067 PSTN Modem Wiring Diagram 348 _________________________________________________________________ M210933EN-C
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Leased-Line Modem Figure 184 0802-068 Leased Line Modem Wiring Diagram GSM/GPRS Modem Figure 185 0802-104 GSM/GPRS Modem Wiring Diagram VAISALA ______________________________________________________________________ 349
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ ORBCOMM Satellite Transceiver Figure 186 0407-009 ORBCOMM Satellite Transceiver Wiring Diagram GOES Satellite Transmitter Figure 187 0802-105 GOES Transmitter Interface Wiring Diagram 350 _________________________________________________________________ M210933EN-C
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Sensors Vaisala WA15 Set Sensors 0412-027 Figure 188 Example Wiring Diagram for Digital I/O Module with Anemometer and Wind Vane - Sensors Powered Continuously Figure 189 Example Wiring Diagram for Digital I/O Module with Anemometer Only 0412-026 VAISALA ______________________________________________________________________ 351
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ 0412-024 Figure 190 Example Wiring Diagram for Digital I/O Module with Wind Vane Only Figure 191 Example Wiring Diagram for Digital I/O Module with Anemometer and Power Reduction for Wind Vane - Wind Vane Powered Only When Measured 0412-025 352 _________________________________________________________________ M210933EN-C
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Temperature Measurement PT1000 0804-041 Figure 192 Example Wiring Diagram for PT1000 3-Wire Connection Figure 193 Example Wiring Diagram for PT1000 4-Wire Connection 0804-042 VAISALA ______________________________________________________________________ 353
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Specifications PSTN Modem DXM421 Table 79 PSTN Modem Power Input Property Description/Value Supply voltage Power consumption Fuse Transient protection Reverse connect protection Connector Indicator +5 ... +30 VDC 0.8 W, standby 0.45 W 0.
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Table 83 PSTN Modem Environmental Specifications Property Description/Value Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity EMC Immunity ESD RF field Fast transient bursts (EFT) Transient surges Conducted RF Vibration Free fall Cold Heat Slow change of temperature, 1°C/min CE marked -40 °C ... +55 °C (-40 ... +131 °F) -50 °C ... +75 °C (-58 ... +167 °F) 20 ...
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 86 Leased Line Modem Interface Property Description/Value Modem compatibility V.21 300/300 bps FSK, V.22 1200/1200 DPSK and V.23 1200/1200 bps FSK.
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Cellular Modems Table 89 GSM Terminal MC35 Specifications Property Description/Value Sensitivity Dual Band Data transmission -104 dBm EGSM900/GSM1800 GPRS class 8 (up to 85.6 kbps) Full PBCCH support GPRS mobile station, class B CSD up to 14.4.kbps USSD Non transparent mode V.110 7E1-character framing Included 2 W (class 4) 1 W (class 1) 8 ...
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Radio Modems Table 91 Radio Modem SATELLINE 3AS Specifications Property Description/Value Frequency range Channel spacing Number of channels Frequency stability Type of emission Communication mode Carrier power Carrier power stability Adjacent channel power Spurious radiations Sensitivity Co-channel rejection Adjacent channel selectivity Intermodulation attenuation Spurious radiations Interface Interface connector Data
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data Table 92 Radio Modem SATELLINE 3AS Epic Specifications Property TRANSCEIVER Frequency range Channel spacing Number of channels Frequency stability Type of emission Communication mode TRANSMITTER Carrier power Carrier power stability Adjacent channel power Spurious radiations RECEIVER Sensitivity Co-channel rejection Adjacent channel selectivity Intermodulation attenuation Spurious radiations DATA MODEM Interface Interfa
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ ORBCOMM Satellite Transceiver Set Table 93 ORBCOMM Satellite Transmitter Specifications Property Power source (current) Sleep mode Power save Receive Transmit Interface Serial Input port Output port Analog input Power control Status monitor Up-link (TX) RF TX power Frequency Modulation Down-link (RX) Sensitivity Frequency Modulation Position (determination) Method Accuracy TTFF UTC time Pulse period Pulse (VER C) Timing a
Chapter 7 ____________________________________________________________ Technical Data GOES Satellite Transmitter Table 94 Property GOES Satellite Transmitter Specifications Description/Value Frequencies GOES satellite channels 1 to 200. International satellite channels 202 to 266 (even numbers). Meteosat international channels 1 to 33 and regional channels 1 to 33. Argos and SCD channels 0 to 9. Frequency stability Over temperature ±0.5 ppm.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Fixed Line Modem Module DXM501 Table 95 Fixed Line Modem Module Specifications Property Description/Value Modem chip Modem chip crystal frequency USART clock frequency Register access Connection 73K324L 11.0592 MHz Modem protocols Line interface TxControl signal Supply voltage Current consumption Reset/power-down Operation Transmit level Distance between modules Operating and storage temperature Humidity 11.
Appendix A _____________________________________ Configuration Information for Legacy Items APPENDIX A CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FOR LEGACY ITEMS This appendix contains configuration information for devices not necessarily needed in MAWS versions 6.00 or later. COM Server Unit Figure 194 0505-260 COM Server Unit With MAWS versions 6.00 or later, the COM Server unit for TCP/IP connections is no longer needed. Instead, the QML logger provides the necessary TCP/IP functionality directly.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ The COM Server Unit provides a direct LAN network connection for weather stations and other systems. The module converts a standard RS232 port to a 10Base-T/100Base-T Ethernet connection making connected systems Internet-Enabled devices.
Appendix A _____________________________________ Configuration Information for Legacy Items GPRS Configuration Using the iConnector Module With MAWS versions 6.00 or later, the iConnector module for wireless TCP/IP connections is no longer needed. Instead, the QML logger provides the necessary TCP/IP connection to the GPRS modem directly; in Lizard Setup Software, the communication device Siemens GPRS-IP can be used.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Wiring GSM Modem with iConnector When connecting GSM Modem with iConnector to the QML logger, you need to use an extra relay. For the wiring diagram, see Figure 196 on page 366.
Appendix A _____________________________________ Configuration Information for Legacy Items GPRS Modem Configuration In addition to data calls and SMS messages, the GPRS modem can be used to transfer data over the Internet. The device GPRS-modem with iChip is added to the setup and connected to a serial port in the Devices view. Figure 197 0312-077 GPRS Transmission Configuration Options Transmission Mode The Transmission mode parameter allows selection between five modes: 1.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Destination The value for the Destination parameter depends on the selected transmission mode as follows: NOTE - Phone number for the data call and SMS transmission. - E-mail address for the E-mail transmission. - FTP server name followed by the optional path for the data. For example, when entering ftp.vaisala.com/data the reports are sent to directory data under user's home directory in the ftp.vaisala.com server.
Appendix A _____________________________________ Configuration Information for Legacy Items iConnector Configuration The iConnector can be configured by selecting the device iConnector_x in the Device configurations view. Figure 198 0411-095 iConnector Configuration Options Initialization String The Initialization string contains the set of parameters that is sent to iConnector each time the modem is initialized. The default parameters are listed in Table 97 on page 369.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Connection Open Command The Connection open command parameter defines the dial string for opening the GPRS connection. DNS IP Address The DNS IP address parameter defines the IP address for Domain Name Server. The server in that particular address provides services that are needed for translating domain names into IP addresses. The correct value can be obtained from the Internet service provider.
Appendix A _____________________________________ Configuration Information for Legacy Items NOTE The ISP eMail system sends all delivery error messages and problem reports to the given eMail Return address. You may utilize this feature for troubleshooting purposes: set, for example, your own eMail address as the eMail return address and you will receive information about the failed messages.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Log File Sending with FTP Log files can be sent to an FTP server using the iConnector and a modem. When using this feature, the log files of the previous day are automatically sent every day after midnight. To use this feature, proceed as follows: 1. Configure the iConnector and modem as described in section Report Transmission Configuration on page 144. 2.
Appendix A _____________________________________ Configuration Information for Legacy Items c. User information: The user name and password for the FTP server, given in the format: , where username = Valid username for the destination FTP server password = Valid user password for the FTP server d. Retries: The maximum number of upload retries in case of communication errors. e. Retry delay: The delay between these retries in seconds.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Specifications COM Server Unit Table 98 COM Server Unit Power Input Property Description/Value Supply voltage Power consumption Fuse Transient protection Reverse connect protection Connector Indicator +5 ... +30 VDC 0.8 W 0.
Appendix A _____________________________________ Configuration Information for Legacy Items Table 102 COM Server Unit Environmental Specifications Property Description/Value Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity EMC Immunity ESD RF field Fast transient bursts (EFT) Transient surges Conducted RF Vibration Free fall Cold Heat Slow change of temperature, 1°C/min -40 °C ... +55 °C (-40 ... +131 °F) -60 °C ... +75 °C (-76 ...
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Table 104 Property iConnector Specifications Description/Value Supported cellular protocols AMPS, CDMA, CDPD, GPRS, GSM, IDEN, and TDMA Supported Internet access email, HTTP, WAP, FTP, Telnet, and TCP/ protocols UDP Connector DB-9 Host interface RS-232 Power supply Any 5 ... 24 VDC external, or via pin 9 of the host DB-9 connector Power Consumption 0.4 W Weight 37 g (1.3 oz.) Measures 42.67 x 69.19 x 20.17 mm (1.68 x 2.
Appendix B ___________________________________________________ GSM 7-Bit Character Set APPENDIX B GSM 7-BIT CHARACTER SET This appendix contains the 7-bit character set for GSM communications. The character set is provided as an aid for configuring and troubleshooting GSM-based connections.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Hex. Dec.
Appendix B ___________________________________________________ GSM 7-Bit Character Set Hex. \x1C \x1D \x1E \x1F \x20 \x21 \x22 \x23 \x24 \x25 \x26 \x27 \x28 \x29 \x2A \x2B \x2C \x2D \x2E \x2F \x30 \x31 \x32 \x33 \x34 \x35 \x36 \x37 \x38 \x39 \x3A \x3B \x3C \x3D \x3E \x3F \x40 \x41 \x42 \x43 \x44 \x45 \x46 \x47 \x48 \x49 \x4A \x4B \x4C \x4D Dec.
User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________ Hex. \x4E \x4F \x50 \x51 \x52 \x53 \x54 \x55 \x56 \x57 \x58 \x59 \x5A \x5B \x5C \x5D \x5E \x5F \x60 \x61 \x62 \x63 \x64 \x65 \x66 \x67 \x68 \x69 \x6A \x6B \x6C \x6D \x6E \x6F \x70 \x71 \x72 \x73 \x74 \x75 \x76 \x77 \x78 \x79 \x7A \x7B \x7C \x7D \x7E \x7F Dec.
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