HyQuest Solutions ML-IoT/C, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...HyQuest Solutions ML IoT C and N Operation Manual Copyright Page 1 Issue 1 2 28 Jun 2021 ML IoT C and ML IoT N MiniLog Internet of Things Cat M1 and NB IoT Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...3 SIM Card 9 2 4 SD Card 10 2 5 Batteries 10 3 Configuration 11 3 1 Starting the Configuration 11 3 2 Viewing the Status 13 3 3 Sitename GPS Additional Sensor Port 14 3 4 Digital Input 15 3 5 Schedul...

Page 3: ...connected to a system that already has 12V at the site The 2 larger ML IoT models shown below have a 12V boost converter 50mA that is capable of powering some sensors such as an SDI 12 submersible wa...

Page 4: ...nfiguration page has an additional button to assist the operator in calculating the Multiplier and Offset settings This opens a new page allowing the operator to select from Ground or Surface Water an...

Page 5: ...Tests The same Test button turns into a Stop button to allow the user to terminate a test still be patient During a Mem F W Update processor and module it now indicates complete during the upgrade Al...

Page 6: ...IoT enclosure with the 2x M5x8 pan head bolts This assembly is then clipped onto the TB7 Rain gauge Alternatively this small unit can be mounted to a panel with 4x M5x8 pan head bolts from the rear o...

Page 7: ...ion Manual Copyright Page 7 Issue 1 2 28 Jun 2021 The IP66 enclosure can either be rear mounted on 122mm x 122mm grid holes or front mounted with the mounting clips and screw provided Or pole mounted...

Page 8: ...and IP66LP models have an additional 12V Boost Converter to provide 12V 50mA max to low power sensors and also an IP67 Vent that allows the enclosure to breathe which means you can put a submersible...

Page 9: ...odule from the socket 2 Turn over the comms module being careful not to twist or bend the antenna UFL antenna connector 3 Insert the nano SIM into the SIM holder Ensure the SIM has the bevelled corner...

Page 10: ...ows the processor or module firmware to be upgraded SD Cards have a Write Protect switch that should be in the Write Enable position if data is to be saved onto the SD Card The state of the SD Card ca...

Page 11: ...C Settings and select WiFi Connect to the ML IoT_20 XXXX wireless network using the password hyquestsolutions The module LED should change from red and pulsing to white and pulsing Start a browser Chr...

Page 12: ...N Operation Manual Copyright Page 12 Issue 1 2 28 Jun 2021 Step by Step Connect to the ML IoT_20 XXXX Network Use the Password hyquestsolutions Start a browser Enter the IP address 10 10 10 10 ML IoT_...

Page 13: ...Nan it means Not a number indicating that it did not read the sensor correctly during the last measurement SD Card status indicates if the card is inserted an the position of the SD card write enable...

Page 14: ...a Additional Sensor Port This allows the user to select the additional ML IoT port that is used and MUST be used in conjunction with the jumpers links on the PCB DigInp 2 Used as a Tamper switch monit...

Page 15: ...mm Totaliser 7 4 mm Inc 1 KL Totaliser 12367732 KL Reset to 0 daily at if this is left blank then the Totaliser will continue to increment If this is set to say 0 then the Totaliser will automaticall...

Page 16: ...Offset Click on Measure Now to perform an SDI 12 measurement of this data point If using the 12V Boost Converter Option then you will need to set the Warm Up Time below Repeat for each of the 6x data...

Page 17: ...a Warm Up Time required before measurements can be taken the time required by the sensor to stabilise itself after initially powering it up NOTE Some sensors may be powered all the time from 12V or s...

Page 18: ...sensor using the A command eg 0A1 To change the SDI 12 address from 0 to 1 Doing SDI 12 sensor configuration or calibration changes NOTE In recent F W versions the 12V Boost power will remain on as in...

Page 19: ...n RED and display Please Wait wait for 1 2 mins for the result to be displayed under the button While the test is in progress the status is displayed press the same button marked Stop to abort the tes...

Page 20: ...Test WiFi Press to test your connection through the WiFi While the test is in progress the status is displayed press the same button marked Stop to abort the test be patient Green mesg success Red me...

Page 21: ...range specified internationally Each network provider may use a different band for their Cat M1 or NB IoT networks ask your provider In Australia Telstra use band 28 If you are unsure use the number...

Page 22: ...ed as a configuration file allowing for remote configuration updates The filename is then changed to mliot_xx xxxx don Save the settings and then press Test FTP to send a test file to the server progr...

Page 23: ...w the password Topic MQTT topic for the file up to 48 chars Client ID MQTT Client ID up to 12 chars Save the settings and then press Test MQTT to publish a test message to the topic progress of the co...

Page 24: ...s 2Fdevices 2F client ID sig encrypted data se key expiry NOTE The Shared Access Key and the Expiry Time are not saved by the ML IoT they are just used to generate the Username and Password and then d...

Page 25: ...Wait until the complete message is displayed then go to the appropriate page and check the configuration loaded and operates correctly Press the Save Config to SD Card button to do exactly that the c...

Page 26: ...ation Manual Copyright Page 26 Issue 1 2 28 Jun 2021 3 11 About This dialog shows the firmware versions installed the release dates and the type of LTE module installed Cat M1 or NB IoT This dialog ap...

Page 27: ...er or HTTP server or MQTT broker and transfer the accumulated data using the configured data format CSV or JSON Connect to the configured Email server and send the status if enabled Connect to the NTP...

Page 28: ...ge or Pulse Flow Meter Digital Input 2 Tamper Switch sampled once per second OR 6 x SDI 12 Sensors variables OR 6 x Modbus variables not available yet Battery Voltage Solar Voltage Temperature RSSI Si...

Page 29: ...refreshing the WiFi networks some devices do this automatically but some may have a Refresh button My browser won t connect to the ML IoT Make sure your device is connected to the ML IoT WiFi network...

Page 30: ...n maybe you need a higher gain antenna or an antenna designed for the specific band frequency being used Make sure your antenna is positioned clear of large obstructions maybe try the ML IoT again whe...

Page 31: ...iFi Test It can take several minutes for the sequence to take place so be patient You should see the progress status displayed if the Module F W is 2 13 or greater Make sure you have all of your crede...

Page 32: ...2 Sdi3 Sdi4 Sdi5 Sdi6 Subsequent rows are data rows and are added at the scheduled log rate every 15mins or 1hr or 6hr or 12hr or 24hr Usually only the last line will contain the Signal Strenth in dBm...

Page 33: ...me tagIdOrder BattV SolarV TempC RSSI Digin SDI1 SDI2 SDI3 SDI4 SDI5 SDI6 telemetry ts 1605554100 timestamp epoch time v 4 37 12 1 25 5 null 0 0 13 925 1023 9 null null null null sensor list ts 160555...

Page 34: ...ase the unit has been swapped or the F W changed 2 Tamper Enclosure open or cable fault The ML IoT enclosure door is open OR the cable to the meter has been cut 3 Tamper Enclosure closed and cable OK...

Page 35: ...cate the file has been processed This allows remote configuration changes eg you might want to change to daylight saving on a particular day The cfg file may be published to the MQTT broker under the...

Page 36: ...ApplSsl EN DIS 29 FTP HTTP MQTT Username ApplUser 70 char max 30 FTP HTTP MQTT Password ApplPwd 150 char max 31 FTP Path HTTP URI MQTT Topic ApplPath 48 char max 32 MQTT Client ID ApplID 12 char max...

Page 37: ...c places x 1 00 0 00 SDI1 0 M 1 3 1 000 0 000 Filename mliot_20 0001 cfg Placed on the FTP Server for S N 20 0001 This file will turn daylight saving on and that s all DSTEn EN Filename MqttAzureKey c...