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USER MANUAL : 

 

DOCUMENT NAME

On the top of this page are several tool bar options. Briefly their functions are as follows:

 
 

 

Function 

 

Bluetooth Connect/Disconnect 
 
 

 
 
Command/Connect 
 

 
 
Get Current Setup 
 

 
 
Clear Datalog 

 
 
Wakeup 
 

 
Sleep 
 

 
Default Setup Scripts 
 
 

Hardware Test 
 
 
 

Setup Bluetooth 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
Calibrate Loop 

 
Upgrade Firmware 
 
 

 

Connecting  and  disconnecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface  can  be  done 
multiple  times  from  this  screen.  This  is  especially  useful  since 
mode, if the connection is idle for more than 60 seconds, then the logger will 

automatically disconnect from the Bluetooth connection.
 
Used  to  switch  between the  Command Mode  and  the  Connected  to  server 
Mode  with  streaming  diagnostics.  In  batte

go to sleep rather than connect to the server.
 
When  in  Command  Mode,  pressing  this  button  will  get  the  software  to  go 
and read all the configuration data from the logger and display it on the right 

hand side of the screen.
 
When 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 server.

 
Applies only to battery loggers and will
connect to the server.

 
Dropdown  menu  giving  to  options  for  factory  default  settings  of  either 
battery or powered loggers.
 

Dropdown menu to activate various hardware tests. Selecting these options 
will send the appro
diagnostic screen.
 

Bluetooth  interfaces  are  set  to  default  'Friendly  Names'  that  include  the 
current Device Code for the logger. This makes it easier to select the correct 
device when connecting t

appear  on  the  list  of  devices  when  connecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface 
(legacy devices), then pressing this button will reset the interface and correct 
the  naming  system.  This  function  can  also  be  used 
interface to its factory default.

 
The Bluetooth interface may be setup with or without access via password. 
The password used is the Bluetooth Password setup under the General Setup 
option  in CloudWorks.  As long  as  the logger's 

system Bluetooth Password are the same, the connection will be established.
 
Used to calibrate the 4

 
The onboard firmware can be upgraded through the Bluetooth interface. The 
proc

MANUAL : CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER 

NAME 

CLASSIFICATION 

DATE 

PAGE

On the top of this page are several tool bar options. Briefly their functions are as follows:- 

Notes 

Connecting  and  disconnecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface  can  be  done 
multiple  times  from  this  screen.  This  is  especially  useful  since 
mode, if the connection is idle for more than 60 seconds, then the logger will 

automatically disconnect from the Bluetooth connection. 

Used  to  switch  between the  Command Mode and  the  Connected  to  server 
Mode  with streaming  diagnostics.  In  battery mode  the  logger  might  simply 

go to sleep rather than connect to the server. 

When  in  Command  Mode,  pressing  this  button  will  get  the  software  to  go 
and read all the configuration data from the logger and display it on the right 

hand side of the screen. 

When 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 server. 

Applies only to battery loggers and will force the logger to sleep rather than 
connect to the server. 

Dropdown  menu  giving  to  options  for  factory  default  settings  of  either 
battery or powered loggers. 

Dropdown menu to activate various hardware tests. Selecting these options 
will send the appropriate command to the logger and display the result in the 
diagnostic screen. 

Bluetooth  interfaces  are  set  to  default  'Friendly  Names'  that  include  the 
current Device Code for the logger. This makes it easier to select the correct 
device when connecting to a Bluetooth interface. Should the Device Code not 

appear  on  the  list  of  devices  when  connecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface 
(legacy devices), then pressing this button will reset the interface and correct 
the  naming  system.  This  function  can  also  be  used  to  reset  the  Bluetooth 
interface to its factory default. 

The Bluetooth interface may be setup with or without access via password. 
The password used is the Bluetooth Password setup under the General Setup 
option  in CloudWorks. As long  as  the  logger's  requested  password  and  the 

system Bluetooth Password are the same, the connection will be established.

Used to calibrate the 4-20mA. This is explained in further detail below.

The onboard firmware can be upgraded through the Bluetooth interface. The 
process is explained in further detail below. 

 

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Connecting  and  disconnecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface  can  be  done 
multiple  times  from  this  screen.  This  is  especially  useful  since  in  battery 
mode, if the connection is idle for more than 60 seconds, then the logger will 

Used  to  switch  between  the  Command  Mode  and the  Connected  to server 

ry  mode  the logger might simply 

When  in  Command  Mode,  pressing  this  button  will  get  the  software  to  go 
and read all the configuration data from the logger and display it on the right 

When in Command Mode, pressing this button will send a command to clear 

Forces the logger to wake up and connect to the server. This will also force a 

force the logger to sleep rather than 

Dropdown  menu  giving  to  options  for  factory  default  settings  of  either 

Dropdown menu to activate various hardware tests. Selecting these options 

priate command to the logger and display the result in the 

Bluetooth  interfaces  are  set  to  default  'Friendly  Names'  that  include  the 
current Device Code for the logger. This makes it easier to select the correct 

o a Bluetooth interface. Should the Device Code not 

appear  on  the  list  of  devices  when  connecting  to  the  Bluetooth  interface 
(legacy devices), then pressing this button will reset the interface and correct 

to  reset  the  Bluetooth 

The Bluetooth interface may  be setup with or without access via password. 
The password used is the Bluetooth Password setup under the General Setup 

requested  password and  the 

system Bluetooth Password are the same, the connection will be established. 

20mA. This is explained in further detail below. 

The onboard firmware can be upgraded through the Bluetooth interface. The 

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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