background image

USER MANUAL : 

 

DOCUMENT NAME

1

 

CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER

1.1

 

Introduction 

 

The Cirrus Modbus logger is a robust, sophisticated 
making it ideal for a large number of measurement applications
 
Communication to your own server and database can be achieved 

on these servers is supplied free of charge. 
setup  without  the  need  for  a  complicated  se
supplied  free  of  charge  to  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

 
 

1.2

 

Features 

 

 

Uses  GPRS/EDGE/LTE/4G  technology. 
world will soon no longer be supporting older GPRS/3G technologies, rendering these legacy dataloggers obsolete. 

This has already started happening in many countries around the world.

 

Bluetooth interface - setup and manual data

the need for cables that invariable fail during continuous use. 

 

Optional external power operation 

 

Uses standard off-the-shelf alkaline batteries. This logger uses

excess of 5 years under normal usage. Many other loggers use 
obtain. Other problems involving lithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All 
batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines 

are no longer allowing these batteries on their aircraft. 

 

Onboard Modbus/RS485  interface. The Modbus/RS485 interface  can be  used 

sensing equipment. This port is also well protected against large voltage transients. 

 

Isolated 4-20mA interface. Used for any sensing device with a 4

MANUAL : CDS551 CIRRUS MODBUS LOGGER 

NAME 

CLASSIFICATION 

DATE 

PAGE

LOGGER 

logger is a robust, sophisticated LTE/4G GSM logger/controller with a wide range of input capabilities, 

measurement applications. 

and database can be achieved via the internet or a private APN. 

servers is supplied free of charge. The Cirrus Modbus Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and 

setup  without  the  need  for  a  complicated  server  infrastructure.  Setup  and  management  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/LTE/4G  technology.  4G  has  become  essential  as  many  cellular  network  providers  around  the 

world will soon no longer be supporting older GPRS/3G technologies, rendering these legacy dataloggers obsolete. 

This has already started happening in many countries around the world. 

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating 

the need for cables that invariable fail during continuous use.  

 with battery failover.  

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that 

excess of 5 years under normal usage. Many other loggers use lithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to 

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All 

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines 

are no longer allowing these batteries on their aircraft.  

Modbus/RS485 interface. The Modbus/RS485  interface can  be used on a large  number applications or 

sensing equipment. This port is also well protected against large voltage transients.  

20mA interface. Used for any sensing device with a 4-20mA output.  

 

PAGE 

GSM logger/controller with a wide range of input capabilities, 

the internet or a private APN. The software running 

Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and 

anagement  software  (CloudWorks)  is  also 

allow  clients  to  manage  their  own  networks  and  data.  There  are  no  monthly  charges  for 

network  providers  around  the 

world will soon no longer be supporting older GPRS/3G technologies, rendering these legacy dataloggers obsolete. 

collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating 

3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that can last in 

ithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to 

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All lithium 

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines 

n a  large number applications or 

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...

Reviews: