NexSens Technology X2-CB, User Manual

Page 1: ...X2 CB Buoy Mounted Data Logger User Guide Last Revision 26 September 2022 Date Generated 28 September 2022 Copyright 2022 NexSens Technology Inc...

Page 2: ...a 4G Cellular Account for an X2 Data Logger Install a SIM Card into an X2 CB X2 CBMC Cellular Logger Set an APN on an X2 Data Logger Using CONNECT Iridium Setup Gmail Account to Allow WQData LIVE Acc...

Page 3: ...Sensor s Not Found During X2 Auto Detection Verify Battery Voltage of a CB Series Buoy Replace a Battery in a CB Series Data Buoy Battery Removal New Battery Installation Remove an X2 iSIC CB for repa...

Page 4: ...s have a special UW 6 plug with a jumper built in that completes the circuit for the battery to supply power to the X2 CB data logger The X2 CB will not receive power unless the solar panel is connect...

Page 5: ...wer switch between the battery and data logger This allows quick power disconnection when the logger is not in use as removing the solar plug from the port also removes power from the logger The below...

Page 6: ...unications Accessories Please visit the accessories tab on the X2 CB product page to purchase power comms accessories CB PW AC 30W CB Series battery float charger 30W CB PW AC 60W CB Series battery fl...

Page 7: ...6 pin plug and receptacle universal pinout for all 6 pin NexSens cables excluding the 6 pin AC adapter Figure 1 NexSens UW 6 receptacle pinout Figure 2 NexSens UW 6 plug pinout Figure 3 X2 CBMC SDLMC...

Page 8: ...ain Power Input X2 PCB Power In 2 5 Yellow Secondary Pwr Input Unregulated Solar In 3 4 Black Ground Ground Ground 4 3 White Backup Power Input Internal Buoy Bat 5 2 Blue RS 485 B RS 485 B RS 485 B 6...

Page 9: ...Buzzer Indicator Status Lookup Event Beep Type Status When power is applied Short beep System boot successful During telemetry connection Two short beeps Connection successfully established During te...

Page 10: ...recommended to save the file with a unique identifier before proceeding past this point 2 Proceed to enter basic information about the system equipment type logger and hardware telemetry option if any...

Page 11: ...Select sensors from drop down list 11...

Page 12: ...st is fairly extensive and frequently updated there may be cases where a sensor is not listed In such cases it is possible to enter up to four devices manually by selecting Custom 1 2 3 4 from the dro...

Page 13: ...Custom User Entry tab of the spreadsheet Navigate to the Sensor Details section and fill in the prompted information either using data from the device manufacturer or measured data during device testi...

Page 14: ...orld and it is normally sufficient to select the closest possible location provided that the latitude and general climate conditions are similar However if an appropriate location does not appear to b...

Page 15: ...be required Adjustments can be made to the system design until a viable result is achieved Advanced Custom User Entry Because flexibility for use with user supplied loggers batteries sensors and othe...

Page 16: ...2 Establish Communication X2 Data Flow The X2 is designed to provide real time data to users The diagrams below outline how the data travels from sensor to user Wi Fi X2 to WQData LIVE 16...

Page 17: ...Cellular X2 C to WQData LIVE 17...

Page 18: ...Iridium X2 I to WQData LIVE 18...

Page 19: ...Radio to Cellular X2 RC to WQData LIVE 19...

Page 20: ...Radio to PC Notes Data is posted to WQData LIVE s secure MySQL database using HTTP POST protocol Data is transmitted in XML format X2 R to WQData LIVE 20...

Page 21: ...module equipped on each X2 logger as soon as one has been assigned Step 3 Provide IMEI and data requirements to carrier and receive SIM card Provide the 15 digit IMEI number to the carrier and reques...

Page 22: ...r to install a SIM card Caution Be sure to statically ground yourself prior to touching any of the electronics inside the X2 logger Tools Required 9 16 socket wrench Phillips head screwdriver Instruct...

Page 23: ...X2 CB X2 CBMC using a 9 16 socket wrench 4 Lift up the logger and disconnect the 6 pin plug connecting the battery harness to the bottom cable of the X2 logger Remove solar tower from CB 150 250 450 b...

Page 24: ...e X2 data logger 7 Locate the SIM slot tray on the cell modem NexSens provides two distinct modem models within an X2 data logger a Devices sold within the United States and certain international ship...

Page 25: ...n the SIM card tray 9 Slide the SIM into the tray such that the indentation on the card will align with the same indentation on the holder when closed AT T Verizon NA4G modem schematic CAT M modem sch...

Page 26: ...U board next to the modem b Orient the X2 CB X2 CBMC enclosure such that the power cable feeding up through the bottom of the base lies flat when closed and is not above the cellular modem Insert the...

Page 27: ...s read successfully in the software and set up the cellular network a Set up the cellular connection on an X2 Data Logger Using CONNECT If the SIM card ID is not read open the logger enclosure and re...

Page 28: ...ccess when the solar tower is installed b Ensure there are no substantial gaps between the data logger plate and the metal frame of the buoy data well 16 Re install the solar tower and move the buoy o...

Page 29: ...card may need to configure the associated APN in the X2 logger using CONNECT software Power Up RTU 1 Connect the X2 logger to a PC and launch the CONNECT software Test connection by reading the RTC cl...

Page 30: ...ds to complete 15 sec typical b The RTU will power down every 10 minutes and will require the RTU power to be turned on again c If this fails verify the selected COM port is correct and retry d A mess...

Page 31: ...ntains the LE910C1 NF model continue to step 2 b If the logger contains a different modem model continue to Verify Current APN Settings 2 Check which mode the modem is currently in by entering AT FWSW...

Page 32: ...mand list 2 Depending on the model of cellular X2 the system will actively use either the 1st or 3rd APN setting profiles on the modem a Most 4G AT T and International models will use the 1st APN prof...

Page 33: ...e selected APN values b If the required APN is not on the list which will often be the case enter the proper APN enclosed in quotations 4 Active cid a In most instances only one cid will be necessary...

Page 34: ...ful connections will display the IP address the modem was assigned during its connection request b Connections that fail will display one of many messages facilitated by the extended error code activa...

Page 35: ...hased through NexSens a SIM will be inserted into the SIM holder 1 slot as a backup If it is necessary to use this SIM instead of the user installed SIM follow the steps below to switch the active slo...

Page 36: ...volatile memory send AT W Check that the active SIM holder slot has changed by reading the SIM ID in the Modem Info area which should show a new SIM ID The SIM holder slot can be changed back to slot...

Page 37: ...is freely available to all customers that purchase an Iridium system from NexSens private Gmail accounts can be set up to achieve the same purpose Follow the steps below to set up a user owned Gmail...

Page 38: ...con at the top right of the screen to open the Google account settings Click on Account 5 Choose Security 6 Scroll down to Signing in to Google Change the 2 step verification to on Google account Goog...

Page 39: ...t app choose Other custom name In the space provided enter wqdatalive 8 Click Generate A new app password should appear Ensure to copy this password to a separate location Enable 2 step verification E...

Page 40: ...e while the password will now be entered as the new generated app password Follow the article below to configure the iridium settings on WQData LIVE Configure Iridium X2 Logger on WQData LIVE 10 Disab...

Page 41: ...llowing variables Number of unique sensors connected to the data logger Number of sensor parameters that are enabled for transmission to WQData LIVE Logging interval of the connected sensors Data usag...

Page 42: ...1 Request setup of a new SBD account 2 Provide the Iridium modem IMEI number for each X2 logger a NexSens can supply this once the X2 loggers are assigned 3 Provide the anticipated monthy data usage e...

Page 43: ...c Having the data sent to a second mailbox address is recommended 5 If asked the following features are not required for the account a Ring Alerts b Geo Data Flag c MO Ack Flag 43...

Page 44: ...able Establish logger connection Note Ensure the data logger receives 12VDC power from either the internal batteries on a NexSens buoy system or the AC power adapter from a NexSens UW6 USB 485P DC cab...

Page 45: ...ill upload to WQData LIVE 2 Power down the logger and reconnect the iridium antenna 3 Re apply 12VDC power and listen for the audible beeps or view the LEDs on the appropriate X2 logger model X2 Pole...

Page 46: ...command is sent three full transmission intervals will occur before data is pushed to the web 1 The logger will pull this remote command from the email at the first transmit interval 2 The logger wil...

Page 47: ...occur Each device mailbox is checked once every 5 minutes As a result there will be at least a 5 minute delay between the scheduled transmission interval and posting of data to WQData LIVE Systems whi...

Page 48: ...Iridium X2 data flow 48...

Page 49: ...E can force the base to detect all nodes in the network The process below outlines setting up this network of NexSens radio X2 s Download the XCTU Software and Connect to the RF transceiver 1 Download...

Page 50: ...5 The Digi Base Radio station should appear in the Radio Modules list Establish Connection with the X2 Base Station Add the base radio module 50...

Page 51: ...ick the Link icon next to the Digi Base Radio module to search for the NexSens base station 2 Once the NexSens base station is found select Add selected devices at the bottom of the interface Digi bas...

Page 52: ...3 Open the NexSens base radio settings by selecting the NexSens base station Example X2 RC DG 01300 under the list of radio modules NexSens base station found 52...

Page 53: ...the information power down the NexSens base station and apply power to all the field radios Click the Link icon next to the Digi Base Radio module to search for the nodes Establish Connection with the...

Page 54: ...the settings are completely loaded scroll down to the Addressing section and insert the identifier copied previously into the DH Destination Address High and DL Destination Address Low a Write the new...

Page 55: ...e base station is powered on it will pull that command and begin to detect the field nodes 4 Power on all of the field nodes first and then power on the base station a This provides adequate time for...

Page 56: ...e developed These are broken up into various tiers and described below If a sensor is not listed contact NexSens to check compatibility X2 Environmental Data Logger X2 SDL X2 CB Tier 1 Sensors These s...

Page 57: ...her Station NexSens T Node FR TS210 Temperature String Sea Bird Scientific HydroCAT CTD Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Loggers Seametrics PT12 Level Sensor Sequoia LISST ABS Sequoia LISST AOBS Super Tur...

Page 58: ...5 Win Situ Software RS 485 UMB Config Software SDI 12 NEP5000 Software SDI 12 OTT Operation Software RS 232 Tera Term Software SDI 12 Vaisala Software SDI 12 Kor EXO Software SDI 12 Ecowatch Lite Soft...

Page 59: ...Sens for further details RS 232 SDI 12 RS 485 Modbus RS 232 RS 232 SDI 12 RS 232 SDI 12 RS 232 RS 232 RS 485 GSI SDI 12 AML Micro x Single Sensor Probe Teledyne Marine ChannelMaster ADCP FlowWav PSA A...

Page 60: ...re possible to create using the CONNECT software however it is recommended to contact NexSens before creating a script Click the logo below to link to the CONNECT software section of the NexSens Knowl...

Page 61: ...ata logger sensor ports is as follows Pin SensorBUS Signal Wire Color 1 RS 485 A Green 2 RS 485 B Blue 3 SDI 12 Brown 4 12V Power Red 5 5V Power White 6 RS 232 Rx Yellow 7 GND Black 8 RS 232 Tx Orange...

Page 62: ...en RS 232 transmit receive is labeled from the data logger s perspective should be wired to sensor s receive transmit respectively UW 8 plug connectors are usually factory installed onto sensor cables...

Page 63: ...power is applied to the X2 until it has detected at least one non diagnostic sensor When the Detect Sensor command is sent to the logger through WQData LIVE When the Run sensor detection command is se...

Page 64: ...or more Sites for further organization and each Site may contain one or more data loggers To create a Project 1 Sign in to an existing WQData LIVE account 2 Hover over the username in the upper right...

Page 65: ...the top and then to the Project Site tab and selecting New Site 6 Enter the following settings for the both the project and any created sites a Project site name description b Upload a project site im...

Page 66: ...a Claim Code 1 Log in to WQData LIVE and find the username in the top right hand corner of the page Mouse over the username to reveal a drop down menu and click PROJECTS 2 Choose an existing project...

Page 67: ...the gray bar that says Project Site to open a drop down menu Choose Sites to open a second drop down menu 5 The Sites drop down menu displays all of the current sites within the project View the site...

Page 68: ...u Then click Add Device a The Claim Code can be found on the serial label attached to the data logger s Quick Start Guide b The logger will now appear in the Assigned Devices box 7 Click SAVE when fin...

Page 69: ...y are accepted b Note Increasing the logging frequencies of sensors will increase power demand for the system Verify the adjustment is sustainable if the system relies on solar charged battery power f...

Page 70: ...the Transmit Interval section enter the desired frequency in the New Value field a Intervals are entered in minutes with an accepted value range of 5 to a maximum of 1440 minutes 1 day b Note Transmi...

Page 71: ...being added to the system or changes are being made to existing sensor configurations To run a remote sensor detection through WQData LIVE 1 Navigate to the Device Remote Configuration tool within th...

Page 72: ...nd double check that all considerations laid out in the Sensor Detection Troubleshooting guide have been met 5 At the next scheduled logger transmission the sensor detection command will be applied De...

Page 73: ...m To avoid data logging interruptions it is recommended an X2 be sent to NexSens Technology to replace the RTC battery when it falls to 2 7V or below 3 Primary Power Each X2 is capable of utilizing tw...

Page 74: ...sregard the status icon designation for this parameter Depending on the system setup telemetry type number of sensors sensor types etc and other system conditions power supply voltage a normal current...

Page 75: ...nspected High humidity can contribute to telemetry problems and in more extreme cases damage the logger circuitry 11 Cell Signal Strength Despite the name cell signal strength is representative of the...

Page 76: ...s Error codes from a failed or compromised X2 data transmission attempt will be displayed in the cell status field As with cell signal strength the cell status parameter applies to all telemetry types...

Page 77: ...r 1 sensor to P0 1 sensor to P1 1 sensor to P2 c Many multi parameter sensors have a software setting to specify which parameters are output or in what format the data is supplied d Many highly custom...

Page 78: ...pins 3 V and 4 GND on the SOLAR port Healthy SLA battery voltage is 12 0 14 9V SLA batteries which have fallen below 10V should be replaced while batteries between 10 12V should be charged with a flo...

Page 79: ...high pressure combustible gas build up in the well due to outgassing from the batteries DO NOT use power tools to remove the plate Tools Required Electrical tape 9 16 socket wrench with extension 10m...

Page 80: ...the 6 pin UW plug running between the solar regulator and the X2 CB and protect the connectors This will expose the data well where the battery and solar regulator are installed Remove lid to access t...

Page 81: ...a 10mm socket wrench Immediately cover the loose cable end with electrical tape to prevent it from contacting the data well and short circuiting a Repeat this step for the other battery terminal and c...

Page 82: ...e second then third and fourth batteries if applicable attaching the previous battery s ring terminal cable to the corresponding battery terminal above it each time 3 For all Systems a Once the final...

Page 83: ...of the X2 CB 2 Align the X2 CB or pass through plate with the mounting holes on the buoy and verify that the large O ring is in good condition clear of debris and lightly greased 3 Reattach the plate...

Page 84: ...6 Connect the 6 pin solar panel plug to the buoy s SOLAR port to reapply power to the data logger UW 6 SOLAR port receptacle pinout for X2 CB data loggers and CB PTL pass through lids 84...

Page 85: ...oval Tools Required 9 16 Socket Wrench Instructions 1 Disconnect the 6 pin solar panel cable from the X2 iSIC CB SOLAR port to remove power from the data logger 2 For CB 150 250 450 buoys only Remove...

Page 86: ...he logger is being evaluated In most cases NexSens will provide a blank plate to maintain a water tight seal 7 Inspect the large O ring on top of the data well a Clean any debris that may have accumul...

Page 87: ...an even O ring seal 11 Ensure that all sensor port receptacles on the blank CB plate are occupied with a hand tightened dummy plug or a sensor cable plug from any of the deployed sensors Additionally...

Page 88: ...ack the included pack is 6 x 1 5 for reference or the NeSens A71 desiccant kit can be used for replacement Desiccant Replacement Process 1 Disconnect the 6 pin solar panel or UW 6 USB cable from the X...

Page 89: ...ttery harness in the data well to the bottom cable of the X2 logger Disconnect and protect the connectors with cap covers or tape 5 Remove the screws holding the X2 enclosure to the metal plate using...

Page 90: ...crew holes in the base a Ensure the large exterior O ring is secure in the grooves of the base and is making proper contact with the bottom of the logger plate b Verify that when closed the power cabl...

Page 91: ...f desiccant inside the data well also b Make sure the primary O ring is clear of debris and centered in the groove c Reconnect the 6 pin plug on the bottom cable of the X2 logger to the battery harnes...

Page 92: ...tion if signal strength or connection reliability issues are encountered in the field Component Overview Verify a Connection is Tight 1 Grab the antenna bushing and apply slight downward pressure whil...

Page 93: ...Inspect the RF Connectors for Moisture 1 Grab the bushing of the antenna and turn the assembly counterclockwise to remove it Tighten antenna bushing to plate port 93...

Page 94: ...Rotate the antenna bushing counterclockwise to remove the antenna 94...

Page 95: ...the antenna from the bushing and inspect the O ring at the antenna base a Verify it is properly aligned in the groove and there are no signs of tears or other damage Antenna and bushing removed from...

Page 96: ...RF connector of the antenna and verify there are no signs of moisture corrosion or coaxial contact damage a If moisture is visible use canned air to dry it out Verify Antenna O ring is intact and seat...

Page 97: ...s of moisture intrusion or damage in a like manner a Also check that the small exterior O ring near the top of the port is seated in its groove properly Verify the antenna s RF connector is free from...

Page 98: ...tight 6 Align the antenna assembly with the RF port on the plate Apply even downward pressure while rotating the bushing clockwise until is is securely tightened to the plate Verify the CB plate RF p...

Page 99: ...Push down on the antenna assembly and turn the bushing clockwise to securely re install the antenna 99...

Page 100: ...he X2 CB SOLAR COM port to remove power from the data logger 2 For CB 150 450 buoys only Remove the 6 3 8 16 3 4 bolts and 3 8 lock washers holding the solar tower to the buoy using a 9 16 socket wren...

Page 101: ...ng the battery harness in the data well to the bottom cable of the X2 logger 5 Invert the logger to access and remove the 8 Phillips head screws holding the X2 housing to the CB plate Unbolt X2 CB pla...

Page 102: ...sure to statically ground yourself prior to touching any of the electronics inside the X2 logger 6 Gently lift the housing off of the plate to expose the data logger electronics Remove X2 CB Housing...

Page 103: ...isconnect the molex power cable connecting the electronics to the battery harness Access RTU SD Card Gently lift the housing cover off of the CB plate Disconnect the battery harness cable from the X2...

Page 104: ...rd slot for the RTU is located directly above it on the underside of the topmost facing PCB 9 Press the SD card inward towards its mount to unlock it After successful disengagement remove the card usi...

Page 105: ...Access Main SD Card 10 Locate the side of the circuit board that has 5 white JST cable connectors visible RTU SD Card removed 105...

Page 106: ...11 Gently disconnect the UW8 P2 cable from the X2 by depressing the JST connector clip and pulling back on the connector Locate the side of the X2 that has 5 white JST connectors in view 106...

Page 107: ...12 Use tweezers to press inwards on the SD card to unlock it Remove the UW8 P2 cable from the X2 for easier access to the Main SD card 107...

Page 108: ...13 Remove the Main SD Card Main SD Card Location 108...

Page 109: ...Reassemble the X2 CB Housing 14 Reconnect the molex power connector such that the latch and hook as well as the primary wire colors align Main SD Card Removed 109...

Page 110: ...osure with the threaded inserts of the CB plate Ensure the large exterior O ring is securely seated in the enclosure channel and will make proper contact with the CB plate Molex power cable reconnecti...

Page 111: ...16 Orient the X2 CB plate such that the power cable feeding up through the bottom of the base lies flat when closed Align the enclosure with the threaded inserts of the CB plate 111...

Page 112: ...7 Align the CB plate threads with the top plate and thread the 8 8 32 x 1 2 screws in halfway before tightening in a cross pattern with a Phillips Screwdriver Ensure the power cable is not pinched 112...

Page 113: ...nnect the 6 pin plug on the bottom cable of the X2 logger to the battery harness cable in the datawell c Align the plate and re install the 8 3 8 16 3 4 bolts and 3 8 lock washers tightening them in a...

Page 114: ...able connections ensuring there are no signs of moisture or damage Cover all logger or cable receptacle ports with a UW plug to keep moisture out Keep all system cable O rings and connectors clean by...

Page 115: ...hnology Inc product damage or failure caused by failure to install operate or use the product in accordance with NexSens Technology Inc written instructions abuse or misuse of the product failure to m...