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Manual – 3000 NRL Family

 

 

Unidata Manual - 3000 NRL Family - 06 08 2019.docx 

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1.7 

NRL Models 

The  NRLs come in  different sizes and configurations, and while the software architecture remains the 

same with all models, the larger models have more connectivity and more input channels than the lower 

models. 
There are three main groups: 

  1. The 3016, 3008 and 3004 are the higher end models with higher connectivity and are housed  

      inside metal enclosures with input terminals exposed on the side, for easy sensor connection. 

 

  2. The 3004M models are mid-range models with lower connectivity and are housed inside smaller  

      polycarbonate enclosures or metal enclosures for high IP rating applications. 

  3. The 3001M models are low end models with lower connectivity and are housed inside smaller 

      polycarbonate enclosures. 

 

All of the models and the connectivity details are listed in this manual in the section Summary of Remote 

Loggers. 

 

1.8 

NRL Programs (Schemes) and Prologger / Starlogger Emulation Mode 

NRL loggers operate in two modes: Native or Emulation. 
In Native mode the logger operates much like a Neon Remote Terminal (NRT) and has a memory layout 

and configuration settings broadly the same.  It allows existing NRT schemes to be used immediately 

without change. 
In Emulation mode the logger operates like a Prologger (3016) or Starlogger (all other 3xxx models) with 

compatible memory layout and configuration options. It is intended to allow the use of existing Prologger 

or Starlogger schemes immediately and later transition to Native mode. 
To access new NRL features requires porting both NRT and Prologger/Starlogger schemes to the new 

NRL scheme type. 

 

1.9 

NRL New Features 

The NRL offers several new features not available in earlier NRT and Prologger/Starlogger loggers: 

  Critical data is stored in non-volatile FRAM, rather than volatile RAM, to allow for faster recovery 

after power interruptions. 

  Improved memory management allows for more complicated scheme programs. 

  Floating-point support. 

  Support for >16-bit analog channels. 

  Support for 32-bit counter channels. 

  Support for multiple SDI-12 busses. 

  Support for multiple Modbus busses. 

  Support for burst transmission of each log record. This is particularly suitable for IoT technologies 

such as LoRa, microsatellite systems or Iridium Short Burst Data. 

 

1.10 

NRL Data Storage options 

1.10.1  Flash 

NRLs have internal Flash memory that is used to store internal data, the scheme program, and all logged 

data. 

1.10.2  MMC/SD Card 

Not currently available, but future updates to NRLs will add support for saving logged data to MMC/SD 

cards and for loading scheme programs saved to those cards. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Neon 3000 Series

Page 1: ...cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the int...

Page 2: ...al 3000 NRL Family 12 02 2019 docx 12 02 19 DM add 3001 pinouts MS Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 02 04 2019 docx 02 04 19 IM Fixing Counter Ch info DM Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 18 06 2019 docx 1...

Page 3: ...Low End 10 2 3 Normal Scheme Indication 11 2 4 Telemetry Indication 11 2 5 Direct Connection Indication 11 2 6 Firmware Update Indication 11 3 0 NRL Status Menu Screens 11 3 1 Logger Status Screen Nav...

Page 4: ...and reducing cost The communication protocol between Neon Field Units Neon Remote Loggers and the central Neon Server is Internet Protocol TCPIP and LoRa LPWAN technology protocol The communications...

Page 5: ...Manual 3000 NRL Family Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 06 08 2019 docx Page 5 Overview of the Neon System...

Page 6: ...ithms and issue alarms and notifications via several mediums Alarm set points can be set up on the NRL units as well as the Neon Server and alarm notifications can be sent via several methods includin...

Page 7: ...nternet connection available The connection to the internet can be via a cell phone data service a satellite service or a Wi Fi or Ethernet connection With the full protocol service the communications...

Page 8: ...rates logger interval etc and various engineering unit definitions These files are called for example the LDR and KBD files 2 A COMMUNICATOR section which deals with communications to the server This...

Page 9: ...to be used immediately without change In Emulation mode the logger operates like a Prologger 3016 or Starlogger all other 3xxx models with compatible memory layout and configuration options It is int...

Page 10: ...cates the scheme is running and logging as programmed Neon Turns on when the logger is communicating with the Neon server Red indicates the logger is attempting to establish a connection which takes a...

Page 11: ...n the port off to conserve power It will also turn the port off when instructed by a connected computer It will check the port again after a few seconds As a result the LED will blink red when a cable...

Page 12: ...models of NRLs support all eight counter channels Unsupported channels will read zero Press LOGGER STATUS to advance to next screen Baro xx xdegC Temperature of barometric pressure sensor Acc xx xdegC...

Page 13: ...tus Scheme Status Configure Logger MAIN 0 91V AUX 9 10V RTCC 0 03V Temp 19 81degC Baro 1025 8hPa A00 909 720mV A01 914 171mV A02 915 303mV Logger Status Scheme Status Configure Logger MSP430 ChipID EE...

Page 14: ...into three menus 1 General 2 Comms 3 Inputs Press the ENTER button if the logger display is sleeping and then the CONFIGURE LOGGER button on the LCD touch screen to enter the configuration menus Repea...

Page 15: ...screen to turn off immediately Reset logger Reconfigures the logger to factory defaults Lock display on Prevents the screen from automatically turning off Turn logger off Disables the communications...

Page 16: ...teway or DNS addresses to 0 0 0 0 for DHCP Set Ethernet Netmask Default 255 255 255 0 Set Ethernet Gateway Static Gateway IP address Set any of this IP or DNS addresses to 0 0 0 0 for DHCP Set Etherne...

Page 17: ...02 03 04 05 15 06 16 SDI 12 2 independent channels SDI V1 3 Compliant instrument and recorder modes supported Unidata HSIO High speed serial interface 16 channels bi directional Counters 2 x 16 bit DC...

Page 18: ...can utilise LoRa communication system as its method of sending data from the field to the Neon Server 4 2 1 3008 Specifications Physical specifications Material Powder Coated Aluminium Enclosure Size...

Page 19: ...et and LoRa 8 Analog Channels Touch Screen Display 3008 0LI Neon Remote Logger Inmarsat and LoRa 8 Analog Channels Touch Screen Display 3008 0LR Neon Remote Logger Iridium SBD and LoRa 8 Analog Channe...

Page 20: ...card support or Iridium SBD or Ethernet Data Interface USB B Port and SD Micro Card LCD Display Optional 320 x 240 Colour Resistive Touch Panel Keypad Optional 5 button membrane keypad Accelerometer...

Page 21: ...instrument and recorder modes supported Unidata HSIO High speed serial interface 16 channels bi directional Counters 3004 2 x 16 bit DC to 20kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input C0...

Page 22: ...hium Battery MC 3004 MC00 4 Channel NRL 3G 4G Modem No Batteries 3004 MCB0 4 Channel NRL 3G 4G Modem with Lithium Battery 3006 MC00 6 Channel NRL 3G 4G Modem No Batteries 3006 MCB0 6 Channel NRL 3G 4G...

Page 23: ...on Port USB B Port and SD Micro Card Modem Interface Available Options Cellular 2G 3G 4G LTE Modem Single SIM card support Iridium SBD Ethernet Microsatellite LoRaWAN AU915 US915 AS923 EU868 Barometer...

Page 24: ...8 2019 docx Page 24 5 0 CONNECTIONS This section provides brief descriptions of available connections terminations for all 3000 range loggers The tables below list each termination with a brief descri...

Page 25: ...AYS NO1 Normally open 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC COM1 Common 1 NC1 Normally closed 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC NO0 Normally open 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC COM0 Common 0 NC0 Normally closed 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC...

Page 26: ...D7 ve differential AGND Analog Ground AGND Analog Ground A13 D6 A13 ve single D6 ve differential A12 D6 A12 ve single D6 ve differential AGND Analog Ground ANALOG INPUTS AGND Analog Ground A3 D1 A3 v...

Page 27: ...Manual 3000 NRL Family Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 06 08 2019 docx Page 27 5 2 3008 Neon Remote Logger Connections Terminations...

Page 28: ...sed 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC NO1 Normally open 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC COM1 Common 1 NC1 Normally closed 1 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC INST PWR 12V 12V regulated 200mA fused GND Ground 5V 5V regulated 100mA fus...

Page 29: ...Manual 3000 NRL Family Unidata Manual 3000 NRL Family 06 08 2019 docx Page 29 5 3 3004 Neon Remote Logger Connections Terminations...

Page 30: ...lly closed 0 1A 30Vdc 0 5A 125VAC INSTRUMENT POWER 5V 5V regulated 100mA fused GND Ground COUNTERS ANALOG INPUTS GND Ground C3 A4 16 bit DC to 32Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5VDC O O ti l A l A4...

Page 31: ...OUT OUT0 Digital Output0 Open Drain FET 30V DC 250mA max GND Ground SDI 12 SDI 1 SDI 12 Signal GND Ground EXT PWR GND External Power Supply PEXT External Power Supply 9V to 30V MODBUS B MODBUS Channe...

Page 32: ...8V Regulated 80mA UPS Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V Regulated 80mA AREF Instrument Reference Voltage 5V 10mA Max CN12 UPS Instrument Power 5V or 12V or 18V Regulated 80mA UPS Instrument Power 5V o...

Page 33: ...ound black wire JP4 OPEN P8 C0 N A N A P1 SDI SDI 12 Signal White P9 GND N A N A P2 MB Ground Blue P3 MB Ground Green P7 GND Insitu housing GND TBA P4 ILP N A N A P5 IPWR External Power Red P6 G LP A...

Page 34: ...g input JP4 CLOSED to feed return current through loop current sensing resistor P8 C0 N A N A P1 SDI N A N A P9 GND N A N A P2 MB N A N A P3 MB N A N A P7 GND Insitu housing GND TBA P4 ILP Loop Supply...

Page 35: ...pins 1 2 to ground black wire JP4 OPEN N A N A 1 SDI 12 Signal White N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A 5 Sensor Power optional Red 7 Ground Black JP Config Connection Description Cable Colour J...

Page 36: ...through loop current sensing resistor N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A 4 4 20mA Input Brown 5 Sensor Power optional Red 7 Ground Black JP Config Connection Descr...

Page 37: ...t Open Open 15V Closed 18V Power 6 SQL Voltage As needed Left Right Open Open 15V Closed 18V Power 7 SQL 3 wire 4 20mA As needed Left Right Closed Open 15V Closed 18V Sensor Power 8 SQL 2 wire 4 20mA...

Page 38: ...d P5 Sensor Power Out Black P6 GND or 4 20mA Loop Return GND Lug P7 GND 5 5 13 M12 Power 4 Pin Input Male Connector Pinout Pin No Wire Colour Pad No Signal Name 1 Brown P1 EXT 12V DC 2 White P2 GND 3...

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