USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Chatter™ data logger E-MAIL AND RTU MODELS
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USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Table of contents Introduction 6 Initial setup 8 Panel mount model ................................................................................................................................... 9 Package content ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Open the Chatter ......................................................................
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................... 79 Advanced ........................................................................................................................................................... 81 Analog inputs ..................................................................................................................................
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER InstrumentNet inputs ........................................................................................................................................................... 151 Alarm list ................................................................................................................................................................... 152 Stormflow ...........................................................................................................
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Introduction Thank you for choosing Chatter™ Data Logger. We have done our best to design and produce a quality data logger to meet your requirements. To ensure the best result MJK recommends that the user reads this manual to become familiar with all features, functions and details of the Chatter™ Data Logger Install and use the Chatter™ Data Logger as instructed by the manufacturer, MJK Automation ApS, to ensure reliable operation and accurate measurements.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Ordering Item number Description Revision Description 00F Changes regarding e-mail capabilities 00E Changed several topics in Configuration with Chatter Link RTU 00D Changed names after lock-down of fields in user interface Finished some topics 00C Finished some topics 00B Added subtopics in Initial setup.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Initial setup The initial setup - or physical setup - of a Chatter™ Data Logger consists of some steps.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Panel mount model 9
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Package content When you receive your Chatter™ Data Logger for wall mounting, the package contains: One Chatter™ Data Logger for mounting in a panel or on a wall. One plastic bag with cable glands Identification Your Chatter™ Data Logger can be identified by its unique MJK serial number. You will find the serial number on a label attached to one of the corners of the cabinet.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Open the Chatter Data logger Loosen four screws and remove the lid.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Insert cable glands Open the plastic bag with the cable glands, the content is shown here. Punch out the blanks in the housing where you want to insert cable glands Be careful when you knock out the blanks, don't damage the electronic components inside the housing. Tools Type Size Open end wrench 15 mm Open end wrench 17 mm Open end wrench 24 mm Insert the cable glands you need.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Connect the antenna The antenna connector is to the left of the battery. Connect the antenna cable to the connector. The connector must 'click' in place.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Insert a SIM-card The holder for the SIM-card is on the right side of the printed circuit board. Push the SIM-card cover to the right to open it. Insert the SIM-card into the holder. Make sure it is positioned correctly, see the markings in the picture.. Close the cover and push the cover to the left to close it.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Connecting sensors General The panel mount version of the Chatter™ Data Logger can be attached to: Up to four digital sensors - mechanical switches or active devices Up to four analog sensors Up to four Instrument Net sensors A dditional inform ation: Digital sensors 16 Analog sensors 18 Instrument Net sensors 19 15
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Digital sensors General Up to four digital sensors - mechanical switches or active devices - may be connected to the panel mount version of a Chatter™ Data Logger. The common side of the digital sensors are connected to either the terminal marked GND or the terminal marked 3V6-A depending on the type of digital sensor used.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Active low, voltage greater than 2 V relative to GND is the normal state, a voltage between 2 V and 5 V relative to GND generates an event or alarm. The power supply for the alarm switch is provided by the Chatter™ Data Logger Take great care NOT to short-circuit the terminal 3V6-A to GND if you use it as a power source for the digital inputs.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Analog sensors General Up to four analog sensors may be connected to the panel mount version of a Chatter™ Data Logger.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Instrument Net sensors General Up to four Instrument Net sensors may be connected to the panel mount version of a Chatter™ Data Logger.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Turn on the Chatter Data logger Locate the battery power jumper. When delivered, the battery power jumper connects the two rightmost pins - this is the OFF-position Move the battery power jumper so it connects the two leftmost pins - this is the ON-position.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Mounting in the field Drill four holes, spacing as shown to the right. Use screws and other mounting material suited for the surface, on which the Chatter™ Data Logger will be mounted. Use some sort of strain relief for the sensor cable, the cable gland must NOT be the only support for the weight of the sensor and cable! Place the lid on top of the housing, tighten all four screws.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Tube mount model 22
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Package content When you receive your Chatter™ Data Logger for tube mounting, the package contains: One Chatter™ Data Logger for mounting in the end of a vertical tube. Identification Your Chatter™ Data Logger can be identified by its unique MJK serial number. You will find the serial number on a label attached to the metal plate inside the cabinet. Make a note of the serial number, you may need it you have to contact the support at MJK Automation ApS.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Open the Chatter Data logger Hold the black base, twist the green plastic housing counter clockwise Turn the green plastic housing upside down, remove the screws at the circumference of the metal base plate. Retain all screws for later. Tools Type Size Philips screw driver PZ 2 Remove the base plate to gain access to the internal components.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Insert a SIM-card The holder for the SIM-card is on the right side of the printed circuit board. Push the SIM-card cover to the right to open it. Insert the SIM-card into the holder. Make sure it is positioned correctly, see the markings in the picture.. Close the cover and push the cover to the left to close it.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Turn on the Chatter Data logger Locate the battery power jumper. When delivered, the battery power jumper connects the two rightmost pins - this is the OFF-position Move the battery power jumper so it connects the two leftmost pins - this is the ON-position.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Mounting in the field You will need a set of wedges for mounting the tube mount model in the end of a vertical tube. MJK Automation ApS supplies two different sets of wedges to fit tubes with different inner diameter. MJK Item Description 521751 Set of wedges for the Chatter™ Data Logger tube mount model. Contains wedges number 1, 2, 3 and 4.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Mount three wedges of the same size, use the rubber bands to keep them in position.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Connect sensor Mount the black aluminium base in the end of the tube using one set of wedges to fit the internal diameter of the tube. Tools Type Size Socket wrench 7 mm Attach the safety wire to the black aluminium base using a screw and washer. Always use the safety wire. The cable connector is not designed to carry the weight of the sensor and the cable Attach the plug on the cable to the receptacle on the base plate.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Lower the sensor into the tube. Do not just drop the sensor into the tube, lower it gently.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Re-assemble the Chatter Data logger Make sure that the gasket is correctly placed in the green plastic housing, then put the base plate back in place. Ensure that none of the wires from the bas plate are trapped between the gasket and the baseplate. Tighten all seven screws. Tools Type Size Philips screw driver PZ 2 Do not use excessive force when tightening the screws. Turn the green plastic housing upside down, place the black base on top of it.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Start with the setup wizard General You can use a wizard to make the initial setup of your Chatter™ Data Logger. A wizard guides you through the necessary steps to ensure a simple, working configuration. Two different wizards are available, one for a Chatter™ Data Logger using the RTU firmware and another if the Chatter™ Data Logger uses the e-mail firmware.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER RTU wizard The first step is to connect with a Chatter™ Data Logger Click the button Start You may change the built-in firmware 136 to: e-mail version Database version Select the firmware version you will change to. You may change the built-in firmware to a database version. The Chatter™ Link PC program does not support the setup of a Chatter™ Data Logger connected to a database.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Select the method used to deliver the measured data. Select Not in use if you want no communication from the Chatter™ Data Logger Select SMS if the Chatter™ Data Logger will deliver measured data in an SMS message Select SCADA GSM if the Chatter™ Data Logger will deliver measured data using a dial-up connection Select SCADA GPRS if the Chatter™ Data Logger will deliver measured data using a TCP/IP data connection Click the button with the arrow to continue.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER SMS If you selected the SM S option, you must provide the telephone number for the telephone which will receive the SMS message. Click the button with the arrow to continue. Enter the pin-code for the SIM-card is a pin-code is used. Leave the field empty if you don't use a pin-code Click the button with the arrow to continue. A dditional inform ation: GSM/GPRS setup 118 Select which sign you want to use as the decimal delimiter.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER A standard Windows save file window, Use it to specify where you want to save the configuration file. The wizard is completed. Click the button to close the wizard.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER SCADA GPRS If you selected the SC A D A G PRS option, you must provide the IP address and the IP port number used by the SCADA system. This must be in this form:
:, an example: 10.0.0.20:1025 Click the button with the arrow to continue. Enter the Access Point Name needed for GPRS communication. The APN depends on which GPRS network you will use.USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER A standard Windows save file window, Use it to specify where you want to save the configuration file. The wizard is completed. Click the button to close the wizard.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER SCADA GSM If you selected the SC A D A G SM option, you must provide telephone number used by the SCADA system. Click the button with the arrow to continue. Select which sign you want to use as the decimal delimiter. You can use either a comma or a decimal point. Select the source for time synchronization. The Chatter™ Data Logger can use either the GSM network or the server receiving date as the source for time synchronization.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER The wizard is completed. Click the button to close the wizard.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER e-mail wizard The first step is to connect with a Chatter™ Data Logger Click the button Start You may change the built-in firmware 136 to: RTU version Database version Select the firmware version you will change to. You may change the built-in firmware to a database version. The Chatter™ Link PC program does not support the setup of a Chatter™ Data Logger connected to a database.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Select how often you want to measure the level using the InstrumentNet sensor and how often you want the Chatter™ Data Logger to send an e-mail to deliver the measured data. Click the button with the arrow to continue. A dditional inform ation: Data log schedule 103 Data call schedules 105 You must provide a valid e-mail addresses for: The mailbox which will receive e-mails from this Chatter™ Data Logger This Chatter™ Data Logger.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Select which sign you want to use as the decimal delimiter. You can use either a comma or a decimal point. A dditional inform ation: Locale settings 115 Save the configuration created by this wizard. The configuration is saved as a file on your PC.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Configuration with Chatter Link MJK Automation ApS provides a PC-program, Chatter™ Link, as a part of the Chatter™ Data Logger package. You must use this program to do the initial setup and configuration of your Chatter™ Data Logger. You can create a configuration i two different ways: Use the start wizard, it guides you through some easy steps to make a basic configuration.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Open a configuration From the menu strip: Click the button O pen a configuration From the Start-menu: Click the button O pen a saved configuration The standard option is to open a default configuration. Select one of the configurations in the list. Click the button O K Click the button C hoose a configuration to open if you want to open one of your own, saved configurations. Select one of the configurations in the list.
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USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Read the current configuration From the Start-menu: Click the button Connect to a Chatter Your PC must be connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USBcable. From the menu strip: Click the button Connect to a Chatter The connection is in progress If you get this warning, re-connect the USB cable and try once more. You should also check that the red light next to the switch on the Chatter™ Data Logger printed circuit board is on.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Select language Use this window to select the langua ge you want Chatter ™ Link to use. See below for a detaile d descrip tion of each part in this pane. Select your language Select between the available languages. Chatter™ Link must restart before your choice of language will be effective.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Chatter information window Use this window to get some general information about your Chatter™ Data Logger The data shown are only accurate when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable, otherwise it will show the data from the last time, you were connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger See the detailed description for each pane: A dditional inform ation: Call information pane 50 Product details pane 52 49
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Call information pane This pane shows data related to calls made by the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data shown are only accurate when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable, otherwise it will show the data from the last time, you were connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER A dditional inform ation: Battery life expectancy 162 Replacing the battery 163 Location in register list 188 Time since last reset Shows the time elapsed since last soft reset or power application to the Chatter™ Data Logger. This time is for your information only, you cannot change it.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Product details pane This pane shows data related to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data shown are only accurate when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable, otherwise it will show the data from the last time, you were connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Firmware version The Chatter™ Data Logger has its current firmware version number embedded in one of its chip.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER This value is updated every time a configuration is written to the Chatter™ Data Logger even if no changes are made to the configuration A dditional inform ation: Location in register list 188 53
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Function setup 54
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow General A stormflow is a condition where water is spilled over a crest with a known geometry. The Chatter™ Data Logger can detect stormflows and calculate the amount of water spilled over the crest. The Chatter™ Data Logger handles stormflow conditions in five different ways.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Total duration of detected stormflows today Total duration of detected stormflows yesterday Total volume in all stormflows, the green shaded area. Total volume in all stormflows today Total volume in all stormflows yesterday Conditional with start volume calculates how much water is spilled, but certain conditions must be met before it is accepted as a stormflow: The first spill must last longer than a minimum start time before it is accepted as a stormflow.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER General Use this window to set the way stormflow detection and recording will operate. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name. The signal name will act as an identifier for this input, inserted into any SMS messages and e-mails sent from this Chatter™ Data Logger A dditional inform ation: Signal names explained 160 Start signal input Select which input you want to use to detect stormflows.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the Chatter™ Data Logger will make an alarm call when the stormflow condition no longer exists. It will call all entries in the Alarm call list, starting with the first entry. A dditional inform ation: Call lists 167 Setting the alarm call list 111 Use alarm retention interval Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow calculation Use this window to set the way stormflow calculations will operate. Signal input Select the input which will supply the level measurement needed for the stormflow calculation You must select both an input type, InstrumentNet or Analog and the input number between one and four. Flow unit label Select an existing flow unit label or enter a new flow unit label. The unit label is appended to the calculated values.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Select the number of decimals you need, you can select from zero to eight digits after the decimal point. The Chatter™ Data Logger stores the measured value internally with the maximum precision regardless of this setting. Volume convert factor The calculated volume will be multiplied with the number entered in this field.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Q points Use this window to set the way stormflow calculations will operate. Weir type Select between the supported weir types A dditional inform ation: Supported weir types 65 Select number of Q points Select the number of Q points you want to use.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER The Depth below edge is only available if you select a rectangular weir. A dditional inform ation: Supported weir types 65 Calculate Q points Use this button to calculate the actual Q points corresponding to the selected weir type Select number of Q points Select which input you want to use to detect stormflows. Stormflows will not be recorded if you select None.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow conditional Use this window to set the way stormflow detection and recording will operate. Start time Select how many minutes the first spill must be above the set limit before it is accepted as a stormflow. Stop timeout Select how many minutes the level must be below the set limit before it is accepted as a terminated stormflow. Start volume Enter how many litres litres the first spill must contain before it is accepted as a stormflow.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow always on 64
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Supported weir types Rectangular full width weir, front elevation.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Rectangular full width weir, side elevation h is actual head, measured in meters p is the depth from the crest to the bottom of the weir measured in meters Triangular V-notch weir, front elevation αis the actual notch angle, measured in degrees Triangular V-notch weir, side elevation h is actual head, measured in meters 66
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Deviation detect 67
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER General 68
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Setup - Running avarage 69
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Setup - Periode avarage 70
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Rising rate limit In use? Select between No and Yes. Select if the rising rate limit is in use or not in use. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER log interval A dditional inform ation: Working in normal mode 170 As you can specify a data log interval of 24 hours and a delay of 250 data log intervals, the result can be a very long delay! 72
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Falling rate limit In use? Select between No and Yes. Select if the falling rate limit is in use or not in use. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name. The signal name will act as an identifier for this input, inserted into any SMS messages and e-mails sent from this analog input Additional information: Signal names explained 160 Set point Enter the value you want to use as the falling rate limit.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER normal mode, the sample time is the Data log interval A dditional inform ation: Working in normal mode 170 Setting the data log interval As you can specify a data log interval of 24 hours and a delay of 250 data log intervals, the result can be a very long delay! 74
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER I/O signals menu 75
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Digital inputs Use this window to set the way each of the four digital input will operate. The data shown are only accurate when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable, otherwise it will show the data from the last time, you were connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger A dditional inform ation: Setup pane 77 Alarm pane 79 Advanced pane 81 In use? Select between No and Yes. Select if this digital input is in use or not in use.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Setup Use this window to set the way each of the four digital input will operate. The data shown are only accurate when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable, otherwise it will show the data from the last time, you were connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger A dditional inform ation: Alarm pane 79 Advanced pane 81 Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Active low, a voltage greater than 2 V relative to GND is the normal state, a voltage between 2 V and 5 V relative to GND generates an event or alarm. Active high, a voltage less than 2 V relative to GND is the normal state, a voltage between 2 V and 5 V relative to GND generates an event or alarm.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Alarm Use this window to set the way each of the four digital input will operate. The data shown are only accurate when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable, otherwise it will show the data from the last time, you were connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger A dditional inform ation: Setup pane 77 Advanced pane 81 Call on alarm ON Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Setting the alarm call list 111 80
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Advanced Use this window to set the way each of the four digital input will operate. The data shown are only accurate when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable, otherwise it will show the data from the last time, you were connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger A dditional inform ation: Setup pane 77 Alarm pane 79 Scan AI/INET with event interval (if active) Select between No and Yes.
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USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Analog inputs Use this window to set the way each of the four analog input will operate, A dditional inform ation: Setup pane 84 High limit pane 87 Low limit pane 89 Advanced pane 91 In use? Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Setup Use this pane to set the way each of the four analog input will operate. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name. The signal name will act as an identifier for this input. It is inserted into any SMS messages and e-mails sent from this analog input.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the Chatter™ Data Logger will make an alarm call using the Alarm call list when an alarm condition no longer exists. A dditional inform ation: Setting the alarm call list 111 Use alarm retention interval Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the Chatter™ Data Logger will make an alarm call using the Alarm call list when an alarm condition exists.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER A dditional inform ation: Scaling and calibration 172 Changing output values 175 86
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER High limit Use this pane to set the way each of the four analog input will react when the high limit is passed on either on a rising slope or on a falling slope. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. In use? Select if this input will react when the high limit is passed on either a rising slope or a falling slope. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER normal mode, the sample time is the Data log interval A dditional inform ation: Working in normal mode 170 As you can specify a data log interval of 24 hours and a delay of 250 data log intervals, the result can be a very long delay! 88
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Low limit Use this pane to set the way each of the four analog input will react when the low limit is passed on either on a rising slope or on a falling slope. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. In use? Select if this input will react when the high limit is passed on either a rising slope or a falling slope. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER If the Chatter™ Data Logger is working in normal mode, the sample time is the Data log interval A dditional inform ation: Working in normal mode 170 Setting the data log interval As you can specify a data log interval of 24 hours and a delay of 250 data log intervals, the result can be a very long delay! 90
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Advanced 91
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER InstrumentNet inputs Use this window to set the way each of the four Instrument Net inputs will operate. See below for a detailed description of each part of this window. A dditional inform ation: Setup pane 93 High limit pane 96 Low limit pane 98 InstrumentNet setup pane 101 In use? Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Setup Use this pane to set the way each of the four Instrument Net inputs will operate. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name. The signal name will act as an identifier for this input. It is inserted into any SMS messages and e-mails sent from this Instrument Net input.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Call on alarm OFF Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the Chatter™ Data Logger will make an alarm call using the Alarm call list when an alarm condition no longer exists Additional information: Setting the alarm call list 111 Use alarm retention interval Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the Chatter™ Data Logger will make an alarm call using the Alarm call list when an alarm condition exists.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER The default value is 1, please read about Scaling and Calibration before you change this value.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER High limit Use this pane to set the way each of the four Instrument Net inputs will react when the high limit is passed on either on a rising slope or on a falling slope. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. In use? Select if this input will react when the high limit is passed on either a rising slope or a falling slope. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Working in event mode 171 If the Chatter™ Data Logger is working in normal mode, the sample time is the Data log interval A dditional inform ation: Working in normal mode 170 As you can specify a data log interval of 24 hours and a delay of 250 data log intervals, the result can be a very long delay! 97
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Low limit Use this pane to set the way each of the four Instrument Net inputs will react when the low limit is passed on either on a rising slope or on a falling slope. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. In use? Select if this input will react when the high limit is passed on either a rising slope or a falling slope. Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Working in event mode 171 Setting the event log interval If the Chatter™ Data Logger is working in normal mode, the sample time is the Data log interval A dditional inform ation: Working in normal mode 170 Setting the data log interval As you can specify a data log interval of 24 hours and a delay of 250 data log intervals, the result can be a very long delay! 99
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER InstrumentNet setup Use this pane to set the way each of the four Instrument Net sensors are configured. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Instrument Net sensor ID Enter the Instrument Net device ID for the Instrument Net sensor connected to this input. If the sensor is an MJK Expert™ 7060/7070 Level transmiter, the standard ID is 250.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Advanced 101
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Schedules 102
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Log schedule Data log interval Select how often you want the Chatter™ Data Logger to make measurements. You can select intervals from 1 minute to 24 hours. The actual log time is relative to midnight. If you select every 12 hours, the actual log times will be at 00:00 Unicersal Time Coordinated and 12:00 Unicersal Time Coordinated. The log interval affects the expected battery life time.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Data call schedule 104
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Schedule Use this pane to set the way you want this Chatter™ Data Logger to deliver its logged data to a recipient. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Time selection Three identical schedules are provided. This enables you to set up different calling 'patterns' Select how often you want the Chatter™ Data Logger to make a call to a recipient to deliver data. The call time is relative to midnight.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Data call list Data call type You must select one of the four call types: If the Chatter™ Data Logger is using the e-mail firmware: Call type Description Not in use This entry in the call list is not used SMS message This Chatter™ Data Logger sends logged data in an SMS message to the phone number in the field Recipient CSV e-mail This Chatter™ Data Logger sends logged data to an e-mail address as an attached CSV file Clear text e-mail This Chatter™ Data Logger s
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER telephone number. SCADA via GPRS One or two IPv4 addresses for the SCADA system. The address must be in the form like this: 192.168.1.100:5001, the :5001 identifies the TCP-port at the address 192.168.1.100 where the SCADA system listens for data. This IPv4 address can be either a public or a private address, depending on the network you want to access, If you are using two IPv4 addresses for SCADA via GPRS, you cannot use the SCADA via dial up function.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Data call settings Data call settings You can select a call time offset, ranging from nothing to 24 hours. The call time offset is applied to all three call intervals.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER SCADA log 4 identical logs Filter by Select which input is logged in this SCADA system log Value type Help text goes here. Select log interval Help text goes here. Log interval [h:mm:ss] Help text goes here.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Alarm calls 110
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Alarm call list Use this window to set the way you want this Chatter™ Data Logger to deliver alarms to a recipient. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Alarm settings Use this window to set the way you want this Chatter™ Data Logger to deliver alarms to a recipient. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Alarm retention interval Select the time, which must run out, before the Chatter™ Data Logger will make a new alarm call on an existing alarm. The Chatter™ Data Logger will repeat alarms from an input if an alarm is started on another input before the alarm retention time runs out..
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER System setup menu 113
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Chatter name This pane shows data related to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USBcable See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Chatter name Enter the name, you want to assign to this Chatter™ Data Logger. You can change the name at will. The name can no be longer than 20 characters.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Locale settings This pane shows data related to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USBcable See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Day shift moment Use this window to set when today becomes yesterday. Normally a day starts at midnight, but you can shift this to make your day start at any time you want. When today becomes yesterday, all day counter values are moved from the today-part to the yesterday part It affects log times as Data log interval and Event log interval is 'shifted' from midnight by this amount See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Communication Use this window to set the parameters necessary for communicating via GSM or GPRS with the built-in modem. The Signal strength pane is only visible if the Chatter™ Data Logger is using the RTU firmware See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER GSM/GPRS setup Use this window to set the parameters necessary for communicating via GSM or GPRS with the built-in modem. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Pin code for SIM-card If the SIM-card for this Chatter™ Data Logger has a pin code you must enter it here. The pin code for the SIM-card can not be longer than 10 characters.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Internet settings Use this window to set the parameters necessary for communicating via the internet with the built-in modem. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. APN Enter the Access Point Name needed for GPRS communication. The APN depends on which GPRS network you will use. In general, there are two possibilities: If you are using a private network like MPLS, your network supplier will tell you which APN to use.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER USB connection Use this window to set the parameters for when a low battery condition occurs for this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Auto detect USB connected Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the Chatter™ Data Logger detects when a USB connection between the Chatter™ Data Logger and a PC is established.The Chatter™ Data Logger then automatically goes into configuration mode.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Signal strength Use this window to set the parameters for when a low battery condition occurs for this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Low limit Help text goes here Signal name Select an existing signal name or enter a new signal name. The signal name will act as an identifier for signal strength, inserted into any SMS messages and e-mails sent from this Chatter™ Data Logger.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER RTU settings This pane shows data related to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USBcable See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER e-mail setup Use this window to set the parameters necessary for sending e-mails via the internet with the built-in modem. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Setup Use this window to set the parameters for sending emails from this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Server for outgoing e-mail When the Chatter™ Data Logger sends mail, it must send it via an external mail server. Normally this mail server is a part of your mobile telephone package. Contact your mobile telephone supplier for information on a usable SMTP relay server.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Settings Use this window to set the parameters for sending emails from this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Add latest battery voltage Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the latest battery voltage measurement will be added to the e-mail sent from this Chatter™ Data Logger A dditional inform ation: Battery life expectancy 162 Add total time in operation Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Clear text filter Use this window to set the parameters for sending emails from this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Only include alarms Select between No and Yes. Include total pulse count Select between No and Yes. Include low battery Select between No and Yes. Include INET communication error Select between No and Yes. Include event logs Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Clear text e-mail Use this window to set the parameters for sending emails from this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Max. number of logs in a clear text e-mail Select the maximum number of measurements or alarms, the Chatter™ Data Logger may send in a single e-mail. If the Chatter™ Data Logger is instructed to send too many measurements or alarms in a single e-mail, it may exceed the Max. transmission time.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER CSV file filter Use this window to set the parameters for sending emails from this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Only include alarms Select between No and Yes. Include total pulse count Select between No and Yes. Include low battery Select between No and Yes. Include INET communication error Select between No and Yes. Include event logs Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER DAT and CSV e-mail Use this window to set the parameters for sending emails from this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Max. number of logs in a CSV or DAT file Select the maximum number of measurements or alarms, the Chatter™ Data Logger may send in attached file in a single e-mail. If the Chatter™ Data Logger is instructed to send too many measurements or alarms in a single e-mail, it may exceed the Max.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER SMS setup This pane shows data related to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USBcable See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Power management This pane shows data related to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Battery pane Use this window to set the parameters for when a low battery condition occurs for this Chatter™ Data Logger See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Low battery voltage limit [mV] Enter the minimum acceptable voltage for the internal battery. When the battery voltage drops below this limit, a notification appears in the e-mail sent by this Chatter™ Data Logger MJK Automation ApS recommends that the low battery voltage limit is set to 3.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stabilisation pane Use this window to set how long time before a measurement the sensor should be turned on. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Click an arrow to expand a topic. Click here to expand all topics now. Turn on sensors before meas [sec.] The sensors need to stabilise before they make an accurate measurement. Enter the number of seconds you want the sensor turned on before the measurement is done.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Security This pane shows data related to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USBcable See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane. Password protect USB Select between No and Yes. If you select Yes, the current configuration is protected against changes by the password Password protect modem Select between No and Yes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Function windows The Functions window provides a number of tools. The window content depends on whether you has connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable or not.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Change device firmware General Firmware is the program built in to one of the chips in the Chatter™ Data Logger, Three different types of firmware exists: Chatter™ Data Logger RTU firmware for data loggers supplying data directly to some sort of SCADA system Chatter™ Data Logger e-mail firmware for data loggers supplying data to a user via a standard e-mail or as a SMS message Chatter™ Data Logger database firmware for data loggers supplying data to a special MJK Automatio
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Device time Set Chatter time Sets the internal clock in the Chatter™ Data Logger to the time from your PC A dditional inform ation: Setting your PC time 183 Set Chatter time tablle Reads the time zone information from your PC and sends it to the Chatter™ Data Logger. The time table is then used for converting the UTC time in the Chatter™ Data Logger to the time in uour local time zone.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Log Run log sequence Help text here Run event log Help text here 138
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Device factory reset To factory defaults Click the button to reset the Chatter™ Data Logger to a factory default state. This operation can not be reverted. If you choose to reset the Chatter™ Data Logger to factory defaults, all stored configurations, measurements and alarms are erased permanently Clear log Click the button to remove all stored measurements and alarms from the internal memory in the Chatter™ Data Logger This operation can not be reverted.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Communication Force call 1 Click the button to command the Chatter™ Data Logger to execute the call specified in Data call schedule 1 now. A dditional inform ation: Data call schedule 105 Force call 2 Click the button to command the Chatter™ Data Logger to execute the call specified in Data call schedule 2 now.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Device function Reset hardware Click the button to command the Chatter™ Data Logger to perform a software reset. The effect of a software reset is equal to powering off the Chatter™ Data Logger and powering it on again.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Logged data From the menu strip: Click the button Read data logs From the Start-menu: Click the button Connect to a Chatter This section of the Chatter™ Link program lets you read, save and display the data logged by a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Import data file Use this to import a previously saved data file containing log data from a Chatter™ Data Logger Click the button Select log data file Navigate to your saved log data file using the normal File O pen dialogue Return to Chatter™ Link main window using this button in the menu strip 143
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Read log Use this to read logged data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable. Select the amount of logs, you want to read from the Chatter™ Data Logger. You can select: A number of logs Logs from a specific time interval.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER View logs Use this to display logged data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable. Select the interval from which you want to see the logged data. Click the button G enerate log The selected logs are displayed in a table format. Click the button A dvanced and you may add or subtract system event logs and status logs to the log data displayed.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER When done, close the window with the C lose all menu. If measurements from different inputs are present in the log data file, a graph for each type of measurement is displayed.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Live data Start the live data view with the View newest values button in the menu strip. This section of the Chatter™ Link program lets you read the current data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable. See below for a detailed description of each part in this pane.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER I/O values 148
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Digital inputs Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Analog inputs Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER InstrumentNet inputs Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Alarm list Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow 153
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow status Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow counters Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow conditional log Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Deviation detect Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Modem status Use this to display live data from a Chatter™ Data Logger. The data is only available when your PC is connected to the Chatter™ Data Logger with a USB-cable.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Technical reference 159
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Signal names Signal names are texts you can use to identify an input or a signal. You can create up to 40 signal names, each with a length of 32 characters. A signal name can be assigned to one or more inputs or signals according to your needs. The signal names are used in SMS messages sent by the Chatter™ Data Logger, in this example the signal name 'Tamper' has been assigned to the digital input number 1. Signal names are combined.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Time and time zones Internally, the Chatter™ Data Logger uses Unicersal Time Coordinated as its time zone. Unicersal Time Coordinated equals Greenwich Mean Time without Daylight Saving Time.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Battery life expectancy Calculating the battery life is complicated, a lot of different factors are involved. The battery has an initial capacity of 19 Ah or 19.000 mAh. To make allowance for ageing, environment and variations between batteries, the capacity used for calculating battery life expectancy is set to 17 Ah or 17.000 mAh. Below is a table showing the 'cost' of different operations.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Replacing the battery Reporting battery voltage, change when approaching 3,1 V is recommended, Battery information MJK Item Description 550246 Battery for Chatter™ Data Logger, 3,6 V, 19 Ah A dditional inform ation: Battery life expectancy 162 Remember to set the clock! It will start from January 1st, 2000 when the battery is removed! 163
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Value types and layout Different Instrument Net sensors may supply their data in different formats. The Chatter™ Data Logger supports the following data types and data type layouts: Data type Possible values 16 bit unsigned integer 0 to 65.535 or 0 to 215 –1 16 bit signed integer –32.768 to 32.767 or –(215) to 215 –1 32 bit unsigned integer 0 to .4.294.967.295 or 232–1 32 bit signed integer –2.147.483.648 to 2.147.483.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Managing calls General All calls made by a Chatter™ Data Logger are managed via call lists. A call list is a combination of a call type and a recipient. Two different call list exists, one for scheduled data calls and another for alarm calls. Each of these call lists handles six calls. Alarm calls are executed immediately when an alarm condition is detected. All entries in the alarm call list are called starting with the first entry. Data calls are scheduled.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Scheduling calls General You can preset three different call schedules for a Chatter™ Data Logger. The preset call schedules will be used in the Data call list. The call schedules governs how often the Chatter™ Data Logger will send data to a recipient. You can select intervals between 10 minutes and 24 hours. Additional information: Data call lists 106 The Chatter™ Data Logger does not recognize time zones.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Call lists General The Chatter™ Data Logger uses two call list to deliver data or alarms to recipients: The data call list is used to deliver logged data from the Chatter™ Data Logger to one or more recipients. The alarm call list is used to deliver alarms from the Chatter™ Data Logger to one or more recipients. Data calls The data call list are based on intervals between calls, not exact call times of day.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Recipients General The Chatter™ Data Logger can deliver logged data or alarms to three different recipient types: Mobile phones which will receive logged data or alarms as SMS messages. SCADA system which will receive logged data or alarms via a GPRS connection. SCADA system which will receive logged data or alarms via a dial up connection from the GSM modem in the Chatter™ Data Logger.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Modes of operation 169
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Normal mode General Normal mode is in operation when the Chatter™ Data Logger is not in event mode..
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Event mode General Event mode is in operation if an event log interval is selected. When the Chatter™ Data Logger is in event mode, all inputs where event logging is enabled, will be logged when the event interval runs out. If event is enabled on a digital input, an analog input or a Instrument Net input, the Chatter™ Data Logger wakes up every event interval to check if either a high limit or a low limit is reached.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Scaling and Calibration General Scaling and calibration is a way to change the sensor output from the measured value to another value. Scaling Scaling will multiply - or divide - any measured value by a fixed value. Use calibration if you want to change the output from one measuring unit to another, for example from bar to meter water column. Calibration Calibration will add a fixed amount to - or subtract a fixed amount from - any measured value.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER INET and analog Examples Below are some examples, showing what happens to the output when different values for scaling and calibration are applied to an InstrumentNet sensor. Never use equal values in Scale Max or Scale Zero.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Output is scaled and calibrated, the input value is multiplied by 0,7 and 1,5 is added Output value (0,7 0 Sensor value) (0 1,5) Output value Sensor value 0,7 1,5 This is an error, the output is always 1 Output value (0 0 Sensor value) (1 0) Output value 1 A dditional inform ation: Instrument Net Setup pane Analog Setup pane Changing output values 175 174
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Changing output values Examples Below are some examples, showing what happens to the output when different values for scaling and calibration are applied. Never use equal values in Scale Max or Scale Zero.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Change the output unit from bar to inches of water column Output value (401,4742 1 Sensor value) (0 0) Output value Sensor value 401,4742 Change the output unit from °Celsius to °Fahrenheit Output value (1 1,8 Sensor value) (32 0) Output value Sensor value 1,8 32 Change the output from level above sensor to depth to water surface The standard setting for the Chatter™ Data Logger is to measure the water level above the pressure transmitter, A in the drawing to the right
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Output value ( 1 1 Sensor value) ((3 5) 0) Output value ( 1) Sensor value 8 Output value unit is in meter water column Output value ( 10,1971 1 Sensor value) ((3 5) 0) Output value ( 10,1971) Sensor value 8 177
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Accessories Accessories MJK Item Description 521751 Set of wedges for the Chatter™ Data Logger tube mount model. Contains wedges number 1, 2, 3 and 4. 512751 Set of wedges for the Chatter™ Data Logger tube mount model. Contains wedges number 4, 5 and 6.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Appendixes Appendix A Installing Chatter™ Link on your PC A dditional inform ation: Appendix A 180 Appendix B Updating Chatter™ Link to a new release A dditional inform ation: Appendix B 182 Appendix C Setting the time on your PC A dditional inform ation: Appendix C 183 Appendix D Some known APNs A dditional inform ation: Appendix D 184 Appendix E Character sets used in e-mails A dditional inform ation: Appendix E 185 Appendix F Register list A dditional inform
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Appendix A Installing Chatter™ Link on your PC You must install the program on your PC before you can use it This guide shows ho to install Chatter™ Link The Chatter™ Link program is in a zip-file. Unzip it to a folder on your desktop. Double-click the Setup.exe file Answer Yes to this warning if it is displayed You will see a green progress-bar during the install procedure. It is for your information only. The welcome window.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER You will see a green progress-bar during the install procedure. It is for your information only. Installation done.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Appendix B Updating Chatter™ Link to a new release Start the check for program updates with the button in the menu strip. Your PC must be connected to the internet for this to work. This window is displayed while the program checks for new, available updates. You will be presented wit a window like this if new updates are available. If you select No, the update sequence is cancelled. If you select Yes, you will be asked for a download location.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Appendix C Setting the time on your PC The time in your PC is used when you are setting the clock in your Chatter™ Data Logger. If you want the Chatter™ Data Logger to use the correct time when it is logging data, you must have the correct time settings in your PC. Use the guide below to check your PC time settings Click the button Start Select C ontrol Panel Select the D ate and Tim e control panel. Start with the PC time, it should not be off by more than five minutes.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Appendix D MJK Automation ApS has compiled this list of known APNs from various telecom suppliers for your convenience, MJK Automation ApS holds no responsibility for the accuracy of the data in this table. Telecom supplier APN Optus internet Telestra telestra.internet Vodafone vfintrnet.au Drei drei.at Orange orangeinternet Proximus internet.proximus.be TDC internet 3 data.tre.dk Telenor internet Telenor Internet O2 Internet Telia online.telia.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Appendix E Character sets used in e-mails Country Character set Text Latin1 ISO-8859-1 Latin1 covers most West European languages, such as French (fr), Spanish (es), Catalan (ca), Basque (eu), Portuguese (pt), Italian (it), Albanian (sq), Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Dutch (nl), German (de), Danish (da), Swedish (sv), Norwegian (no), Finnish (fi), Faroese (fo), Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Scottish (gd), and English (en), incidentally also Afrikaans (af) and Swahili (sw), thus
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Thai ISO-8859-11 The Thai TIS620 is likely to be published as ISO-8859-11 Latin/Thai (th). It contains some combining vowel and tone marks that have to be written above or below the consonants. Latin7 ISO-8859-13 Latin7 is going to cover the Baltic Rim and re-establish the Latvian (lv) support lost in Latin6 and may introduce the local quotation marks. It resembles WinBaltic.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Appendix F Definition of legends used in register descriptions Modbus R/W R = Read only R/W = Read/Write 3 = Read holding registers 16 = Write holding registers Data types U16 = unsigned 16 bit value U32 = unsigned 32 bit value S32 = signed 32 bit value STR20 = String with 20 chars B16 = bit array F32 = 32 bit float value Firmware Nothing = Valid for all versions Number = Valid for this and later revisions 187
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER General setup parameters Name Reg # Modbus R/W Typ e FW Description Station ID 2 R/W 3/16 U16 Used for ID device in SCADA system (not used internally in device) Default is 0, not in use RTU Name/ID Tag 7 R/W 3/16 STR 20 RTU Name / Location Name Default = "Chatter1" ( 1 Depends on Device ID) Last Battery measurement 18 R3 U16 Last battery measurement after use of modem for last call [mV] 0 = Unknown / not updated yet < 3000mV = Replace battery 3500 - 3700m
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Digital input Name Reg 1 Reg 2 Reg 3 Reg 4 Modbus R/W Typ e DI last updated 298 298 298 298 R 3/16 U32 Last time that signal values was updated (UTC Time in seconds since 1970.1.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Analog input Name Reg 1 Reg 2 Reg 3 Reg 4 Modbus R/W Typ e AI last updated 398 398 398 398 R 3/16 U32 Last time that signal values was updated (UTC Time in seconds since 1970.1.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER INET input Name Reg 1 Reg 2 Reg 3 Reg 4 Modbus R/W Typ e INET Com error status flag. 796: 796: 796: 796: 0 1 2 3 R 3/16 B16 offs et Bit value 0 = off, 1 = active / on INET Com error status flag. 797: 797: 797: 797: 0 1 2 3 R 3/16 B16 offs et Bit value 0 = off, 1 = active / on INET Last updated 798 798 798 798 R 3/16 U32 Last time that signal values was updated (UTC Time in seconds since 1970.1.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Deviation detect Name Reg # Modbus R/W Typ e FW Description Updated 190 0 R 3/16 U32 85000 Last time that signal values was updated (UTC Time 8 in seconds since 1970.1.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow recording Name Reg # Modbus R/W Typ e FW Description Stormflow pulses total 100 R/W 3/16 U32 0 Number of active pulses Stormflow pulses today 100 R/W 3/16 U16 2 Number of active pulses Stormflow pulses yesterday 100 R/W 3/16 U16 3 Number of active pulses Stormflow duration total 100 R/W 3/16 U32 4 Duration in seconds Stormflow duration today 100 R/W 3/16 U32 6 Duration in seconds Stormflow duration yesterday 100 R/W 3/16 U32 8 Duration in s
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow measurement Name Reg # Modbus R/W Typ e FW Description Flow last updated 980 R 3/16 U32 85000 Last time that signal values was updated (UTC Time 7 in seconds since 1970.1.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Stormflow log Name Log 1 Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 4 Log 5 Log 6 Log 7 Log 8 Log 9 Log 10 Modbus R/W Typ e Start time 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R 3/16 U32 UTC Time in sec. since 1970.1.1 This value must always be read to sync log and to get newest value. If not, the rest of the values will never be updated. Changed in FW 850008 to be any value in Log 1 sync log to get newest value.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Name - Log 1 as ydmhms Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 4 Log 5 Log 6 Modbus R/W Start time seconds (UTC / Local) 130 131 133 135 137 139 0 9 8 7 6 5 R 3/16 U16 85000 ex 59 = 59sec This Value must always 7 be read to sync log and get newest value. If not, the rest of the values will never be updated. Change in FW 850008 to be any value in Log 1 sync log to get newest value.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Data logger General Newest log-value * A Log Value must be read in an single Telegram.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Name Reg # Modbus R/W Type FW Description Signal A signal type 199 R/W 3/16 6 U16 Signal type to show log for : 0 = None, 1 = AI,2 = INET, 3 = Flow Signal A signal number 199 R/W 3/16 7 U16 Signal number selection: 0 = DI1,AI1,INET1, Flow[L/s] .., 3 = DI4,AI4,INET4 Signal A log interval 199 R/W 3/16 8 U32 Interval between logs Signal A log time 200 R/W 3/16 0 U32 Log time UTC for newest Log value (To sync.
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USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Alarm history Name Alm Alm Alm Alm Alm Alm Alm Alm Modbus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R/W Typ e Info Text 213 213 213 214 214 215 215 216 00 44 88 32 76 20 64 08 R 16 STR 64 User for standard alarm texts like ex. 'DI1' or 'Stormflow limit'. This value must always be read to sync log and get newest value. Else the rest of the values will never be updated.
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Letter of conformity Konformitetserklæring Vi, MJK Automation A/S, DK-2850 Nærum, påtager os det fulde ansvar for at produktet som denne erklæring angår, er i overensstemmelse med følgende standard(er) eller andre normdokument(er). Declaration of Conformity We, MJK Automation A/S, DK-2850 Nærum, declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s).
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Your notes: 202
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Index H Hang up High limit A Active high 77 Active low 77 Analog inputs 83 Advanced 91 Calibration 0V 84 Calibration 2,5V 84 Call on alarm OFF 84 Call on alarm ON 84 Delay [Samples] 87, 89 High limit 87, 89 In use? 87, 89 Low limit 89 Number of decimals 84 Scale 0V 84 Scale 2,5V 84 Set point 87, 89 Setup 84 Signal name 84, 87, 89 Unit type 84 Use alarm retention interval I 84 B Baud rate 100 C Calibration 0% 93 Calibration 0V 84 Calibration 100% 93 Calibration 2,5V
USERS MANUAL CHATTER™ DATA LOGGER Panel mount model 9 Insert cable glands 12 Instrument Net sensors 19 Mounting in the field 21 Open the Chatter Data logger 11 Package content 10 Serial number 10 Turn on the Chatter Data logger 20 Parity 100 R Reset 141 Reset hardware 141 Reset modem online time 139 Reset time in operation 139 Reset to factory defaults 139 S Scale 0% 93 Scale 0V 84 Scale 100% 93 Scale 2,5V 84 Set point 87, 89, 96, 98 Signal name 84, 87, 89, 93, 96 Software reset 141 T Tools Clear log 1
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