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USER MANUAL : 

 

DOCUMENT NAME

Networks generally require you to enter the APN Name but the Username and Password are not necessary. These details 

are obtained directly from your GSM service provider and most are published on their websites.

Cloudworks devices are also designed to allow 
the APN details here will result in the device connecting to your private network.

address which will be shown in the 'Local IP' field in the 'General Details' box.

All  Cloudworks  devices  connect  to  a    server  with  a  static  IP  or  domain  name.  They  usually  use  UDP/IP  protocols  and 
connect, by default, on port 13000. If you are running your own server, the Server Name or 
number need to be entered here.

 Just a note, it is always better to rather use the IP address than the domain name. This 

will mean that the logger will not have to execute a domain name lookup before connecting to your ser

Cloudworks loggers support the use of simcard pin codes. How this works is 
will request the pincode when  the modem powers up  and starts connecting to the network. If the  pincode field here is 
populated,  the    logger  will  offer  this  code  to  the  network,  allowing  it  to  connect.  Failure  of  the  pincode  will  cause  the  
logger to abort the connection attempt and shutdown.

With  regards  to  Domain  Name  Servers  (DNS),  most  service  providers  will  use  their  own  prede
these entries are normally left blank. However, should you require your own DNS servers, you can capture their Names/IP 

addresses in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields.

Similarly,  SMS  Service  Centre  number  is  normally  not  required
customised using the 'SMS Serv. Centre' field.

If you are using  a foreign simcard on a network, the  logger  will need  to be told  that it is allowed  to use data roaming. 

Without that, the logger will shutdown communications if it detects a roaming data connection. This can be done by ticking 
the option box. 

 

The  Wakeup Period refers to the time a logger remains  asleep before  waking and connecting to the server to upload its 
data. The Datalog Period is the time between each recorded datalog entry.

Datalog  timings  are  calculated  forward  from  midnight  of  the  day  on  which  they  are  set.  What  this  means  is  that  if  the 
datalog  period  is  set  to  5  minutes  for  instance,  the  next  log  time  will  be  calculated  as  5  m
midnight. This means that each entry would appear on the 5 minute interval of an hour.
Wakeup timings are calculated forward from the moment a 
 

Stored locally on each  logger is a 220 byte 'User Configuration Data' scratchpad area. This information is eventually carried 
back into the database and can be used for numerous functions. An example would be the storage of meter serial numbers 

on  a  water  metering  application  etc.  This  area could also  contain  a  complex  code  that  would  perhaps give  the  backend 
software more information as to how the data from this logger needs to be handled. For example, it could contain a code 
which has the meter serial number plus other di
Also, if there are multiple meters attached it could contain multiple serial numbers separated by a comma for instance. Any 
data that is useful could be stored here. 

MANUAL : CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER 

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CLASSIFICATION 

DATE 

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Networks generally require you to enter the APN Name but the Username and Password are not necessary. These details 

are obtained directly from your GSM service provider and most are published on their websites. 

so designed to allow for the connection to custom private APN's for purposes of security. Entering 

the APN details here will result in the device connecting to your private network. These networks normally issue a static IP 

he 'Local IP' field in the 'General Details' box. 

All  Cloudworks  devices  connect  to  a    server  with  a  static  IP  or  domain  name.  They  usually  use  UDP/IP  protocols  and 
connect, by default, on port 13000. If you are running your own server, the Server Name or IP address as well as Server Port 

Just a note, it is always better to rather use the IP address than the domain name. This 

will mean that the logger will not have to execute a domain name lookup before connecting to your ser

Cloudworks loggers support the use of simcard pin codes. How this works is - should a simcard have a pincode activated, it 
will request  the pincode when the modem powers up and  starts connecting to  the network. If the pincode field here is 

the    logger  will  offer  this  code  to  the  network,  allowing  it  to  connect.  Failure  of  the  pincode  will  cause  the  

logger to abort the connection attempt and shutdown. 

With  regards  to  Domain  Name  Servers  (DNS),  most  service  providers  will  use  their  own  predetermined  DNS  servers  so 
these entries are normally left blank. However, should you require your own DNS servers, you can capture their Names/IP 

addresses in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields. 

Similarly,  SMS  Service  Centre  number  is  normally  not  required  as  your  network  will  default  this  value.  This  can  be 
customised using the 'SMS Serv. Centre' field. 

If  you  are  using  a foreign  simcard  on  a network, the  logger  will need to be  told that it is allowed to use  data roaming. 

tdown communications if it detects a roaming data connection. This can be done by ticking 

 

 

The Wakeup Period refers to the time  a logger remains asleep before waking  and connecting to the server to upload its 

the time between each recorded datalog entry. 

Datalog  timings  are  calculated  forward  from  midnight  of  the  day  on  which  they  are  set.  What  this  means  is  that  if  the 
datalog  period  is  set  to  5  minutes  for  instance,  the  next  log  time  will  be  calculated  as  5  minute  intervals  starting  from 
midnight. This means that each entry would appear on the 5 minute interval of an hour. 
Wakeup timings are calculated forward from the moment a logger goes back to sleep and not from the midnight point. 

 

each  logger is a 220 byte 'User Configuration Data' scratchpad area. This information is eventually carried 

back into the database and can be used for numerous functions. An example would be the storage of meter serial numbers 

ion  etc.  This  area could also  contain  a  complex  code that would  perhaps give  the  backend 

software more information as to how the data from this logger needs to be handled. For example, it could contain a code 
which has the meter serial number plus other digits indicating whether it is a bulk or zonal meter. 
Also, if there are multiple meters attached it could contain multiple serial numbers separated by a comma for instance. Any 

 

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Networks generally require you to enter the APN Name but the Username and Password are not necessary. These details 

the connection to custom private APN's for purposes of security. Entering 

These networks normally issue a static IP 

All  Cloudworks  devices  connect  to  a    server  with  a  static  IP  or  domain  name.  They  usually  use  UDP/IP  protocols  and 

IP address as well as Server Port 

Just a note, it is always better to rather use the IP address than the domain name. This 

will mean that the logger will not have to execute a domain name lookup before connecting to your server.  

should a simcard have a pincode activated, it 

will request  the pincode when the modem  powers up  and  starts connecting  to the network. If the pincode field here  is 

the    logger  will  offer  this  code  to  the  network,  allowing  it  to  connect.  Failure  of  the  pincode  will  cause  the  

termined  DNS  servers  so 

these entries are normally left blank. However, should you require your own DNS servers, you can capture their Names/IP 

as  your  network  will  default  this  value.  This  can  be 

If you  are  using  a  foreign simcard on a network, the  logger will need to  be told that it  is allowed  to use  data roaming. 

tdown communications if it detects a roaming data connection. This can be done by ticking 

The Wakeup Period refers to the time a logger remains asleep before waking and connecting to the server to upload its 

Datalog  timings  are  calculated  forward  from  midnight  of  the  day  on  which  they  are  set.  What  this  means  is  that  if  the 

inute  intervals  starting  from 

goes back to sleep and not from the midnight point.  

 

each  logger is a 220 byte 'User Configuration Data' scratchpad area. This information is eventually carried 

back into the database and can be used for numerous functions. An example would be the storage of meter serial numbers 

ion  etc.  This area  could  also  contain  a  complex  code  that  would  perhaps  give the  backend 

software more information as to how the data from this logger needs to be handled. For example, it could contain a code 

Also, if there are multiple meters attached it could contain multiple serial numbers separated by a comma for instance. Any 

Summary of Contents for CDS551

Page 1: ...r User Manual User 1 December 2020 V1 0 Draft Confidential CDS551 Cirrus Modbus Logger User Manual docx This document contains information relating to the rights of Cape Digital Solutions The confiden...

Page 2: ...DOCUMENT NAME Issue Date V01 13 July 2021 MANUAL CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE AMENDMENT HISTORY Amendment Details Amended By Compile document Alex Romanov PAGE Amended By...

Page 3: ...24V loop power generator 1 7 3 Using the RS485 Modbus interface 1 8 Sim card and battery installation 1 9 Installation considerations 2 Logger Setup 2 1 Setup via Bluetooth Configure 2 2 Setup via Rem...

Page 4: ...t software CloudWorks is allow clients to manage their own networks and data There are no monthly charges for collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves GPRS EDGE LT...

Page 5: ...ME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Onboard 24V 30mA power generator The Cirrus Modbus logger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of 30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment...

Page 6: ...this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming Modbus logger uses standard D Cell alkaline batteries that will last several years In this mode the logger...

Page 7: ...etooth is ready to receive an incoming connection Solid light indicates and active connection Logger is in Command Mode normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection Logger is currently initi...

Page 8: ...a positive input D 8 Modbus RS485 Data negative input D 9 Isolated ground for Modbus RS485 input 10 Earthing connection Modbus RS485 input transient voltage protection MANUAL CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGG...

Page 9: ...aline batteries means that the logger can be put e is solar power available the logger will remain online with the server Should the solar power fail the logger will automatically switch to battery mo...

Page 10: ...N DATE PAGE he loop should only be powered each time the device needs to be read oop Power mode Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device Using the RS485 Modbus i...

Page 11: ...atermaster flow meter Watermaster Modbus Setup MANUAL CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Example configuration for connection to an Aquamaster 3 4 flow meter Modbus Setup 19200...

Page 12: ...n for connection Cloudworks BGT Sensor Modbus Setup MANUAL CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Example configuration for connection Cloudworks Hydrostatic BGT sensor Modbus Setup...

Page 13: ...o cover the sim card 5 Slide the cover plate forward again to lock into the base 1 2 MANUAL CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE installation oSIM and is installed as follows Slid...

Page 14: ...CLASSIFICATION DATE PAGE Battery Installation Installation considerations Modbus logger is environmentally rated to IP68 max1 2m In order to achieve this it is critical that any cables entering the l...

Page 15: ...SSIFICATION DATE PAGE This logger can be configured using 3 different methods interface Remotely when a logger is powered and is currently online Via a scripting method for battery operated loggers th...

Page 16: ...h for the available remote devices in the immediate Once the search has been completed a list of all the available devices will be displayed Should the device you are looking the Refresh button to sta...

Page 17: ...ll initiate a connection immediately nce the Bluetooth connection has been established Cloudworks will automatically activate the correct configuration needed for each device type This device will imm...

Page 18: ...ith the COMMAND MODE text in the communications block nses will be displayed in the Communications block This information can be cleared by right clicking in this box and before any of the settings ch...

Page 19: ...gger load Bluetooth communications active It would normally indicate lower than the recorded battery status in the datalog which is read while the essentially idle An indicator as to how this logger i...

Page 20: ...is associated with a specific logger Each database and ssigned to it Data is matched between these systems using that code This code is also used to separate communications between different vendors...

Page 21: ...ard have a pincode activated it will request the pincode when the modem powers up and starts connecting to the network If the pincode field here is the logger will offer this code to the network allow...

Page 22: ...Start Time timer will be started Should the connection to the server take longer than this preset time the connection will be aborted and the logger will be put back to sleep For powered loggers the...

Page 23: ...Power Threshold voltage This should only under special circumstances be adjusted from 4 75V ch logger is an onboard 24V 30mA power generator The Cumulus Logger can generate a stable 24V output at allo...

Page 24: ...in Command Mode pressing this button will send a command to clear the onboard datalog Forces the logger to wake up and connect to the server This will also force a battery logger to connect to the ser...

Page 25: ...t 4mA Point Change the source current on the interface to an accurate 20mA Dropdown the Calibrate Loop menu and select the Set 20mA Point loop current to any random value between 4mA and 20mA Press th...

Page 26: ...urther configurations when a logger is in battery mode and asleep disconnecting the battery will not cycle the device A battery logger in sleep mode can remain powered for up to 5 minutes before the o...

Page 27: ...ters are the same as when you configure via the Bluetooth setup option Again d commands are sent to the device only after the parameter setup field has been left What this means is that while adjustin...

Page 28: ...t server so will go offline here preventing you from making any further changes The Remote Configure screen has one further tool available in its arsenal and that is the Send Test SMS function The pur...

Page 29: ...he Bluetooth setup option with one or two minor All the parameter fields are empty at this point To create a script simply enter the new values for the parameters you wish The script will only be gene...

Page 30: ...d to be executed Listed also is the response to each command for diagnostic purposes You can read back the current script to determine its status at any point by pressing the Read Script button he dat...

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