Digi Connect Sensor User Manual

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Digi Connect® Sensor

User Guide

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Contents

Digi Connect® Sensor

Get started

Learn about Connect Sensor product components 8

Verify product components 8 Connect Sensor LEDs 10 Connect Sensor ports and buttons 12 Wake Connect Sensor 13

Set up a Connect Sensor 14

Safety information 14 Activate the SIMcard 15 Assemble Connect Sensor 16 Install the magnet mount 19 Configure the cellular connection 20 Check the cellular connection 22 Wire the I/O sensors 22

Add a device to Digi Remote Manager 22

Technical specifications

Maximum power and frequency bands 24 Connect Sensor product specifications 24 Cell modem transmit (TX) output power 25

Hardware

Battery inspection 26 Battery life 26

Battery percentage ranges and replacement 26

Battery passivization 27 Battery percentage and external power 27 CSENSE Continuous Monitoring power source 27 Connect Sensor hardware replacement 28

Firmware

CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware 29

Enable CSENSEContinuous Monitoring 30

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Enable continuous monitoring on digital input 30

Enable continuous monitoring on analog input 31

Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring 31

Configure pins and protocols

Enable and configure analog inputs 33 Enable and configure analog power outputs 34 Enable and configure a digital input 35 Enable and configure a digital pulse counter 36 Enable and configure a digital output 37 Enable and configure a digital power output 38 Enable and configure the Modbus protocol 39

Enable and configure a serial power output 41

Modbus station addresses and locations 41 About analog and digital input options 43

Alarms 43

Hysteresis 44

Custom scaled sensor values 45

Oversampling 48 Schedule options 48

Immediate 48

One-Time 49

Recurring 49

Configure Connect Sensor device settings

Configure cellular options 50 Configure Remote Manager settings 51 Configure battery life percentage alarms 51

Battery life alarm and alarm notification 52

Create a battery life alarm for Connect Sensor devices 52

Configure the global battery alarm for a device 57 Configure internal temperature settings 58 Configure local interface settings: CLIand Bluetooth 59 Configure device (report) settings 60

View device information

View device information in Remote Manager 62 View battery life for a device in Remote Manager 63

View device and sensor data streams

Use Remote Manager to view device and sensor data streams 64

About data streams 64

View device data streams 65 Use the mobile app to view sensor data streams 66

Connect Sensor maintenance

Firmware updates 68

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Update the firmware using Remote Manager 68

Update firmware from Connect Sensor 69

Update the firmware using the CLI 69 Battery replacement 71

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor

Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions 73 Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions 76 Cellular option definitions 77 Device Cloud option definitions 77 Device (report) settings option definitions 78 Digital Input option definitions 80 Digital Output option definitions 81

Toggle digital output on alarm 81 Digital Pulse Counter option definitions 83 Global Alarm Settings option definitions 84 Internal Temperature option definitions 85 Local Interface Settings option definitions 86 Modbus Protocol Settings option definitions 86

Data stream definitions

Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams 89 Connect Sensor device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions 90 Analog input (ain and cl) data stream definitions 91 Analog (avout), digital (dvout1),and serial power output data stream definitions 92 Digital input (din1) data stream definitions 93 Digital output (dout1) data stream definitions 94 Digital pulse counter (pcnt1) data stream definitions 95 Temperature sensor (temp1) data stream definitions 95 Modbus (modb1) data stream definitions 96

Data streams for Modbus protocol 98

Use the CLI with Connect Sensor

Open a terminal program and use CLIcommands 99 Use the CLIto view status information for the device 101 Verify cellular network coverage using the CLI 101 View battery life using the CLI 102

CLI commands

fwupdate 104 status 104 set 105

Analog input CLI commands 106

Digital input CLI commands 109

Digital output CLI commands 111

Digital pulse counter CLI commands 112

Analog and digital power output CLI commands 114

Cellular CLI commands 115

Remote Manager CLI commands 117

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Internal temperature CLI commands 118

Modbus CLI commands 120

Troubleshooting

Connect Sensor LEDs for troubleshooting 121 Device not responding 121

Check the battery 121

Reset the device 121

Restore factory defaults to the device 122 Device not connected to the cellular network 122

Verify SIM configuration 122

Check cellular antenna 122

Verify cellular network coverage 122

Check battery life 123 Device does not connect to Remote Manager 123 Device does not appear in the mobile app 123

Verify Bluetooth connectivity 123

Reset the device 124

Regulatory information

FCC certifications and regulatory information 125 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) 125 Safety notices 126

Installation considerations 127

Warnings: Explosion hazards 128

RF exposure statement 129

UL/cUL conformity 129

Special conditions for safe use (ATEX) 129

ATEX marking 130

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Digi Connect® Sensor

Connect Sensor is a low-power cellular sensor gateway for wireless drop-in networking to remotely monitor industrial environments and control systems, such as pipeline flow, air pressure, and light levels. To power Connect Sensor, use either the internal battery or an external power source, such as solar panels, for setups with no power or limited power.

Connect Sensor includes an external input/output (I/O) interface inside a waterproof enclosure for connecting third-party sensors. The sensors gather information (sensor readings) from their environment, and Connect Sensor reports that information to Digi Remote Manager® using a lowbandwidth cellular connection. You can sign in to your Remote Manager account to view the reports or use the Digi Connect Wizard app on a mobile device and pair it with a nearby Connect Sensor to view real-time sensor and device data in the field.

Note Make sure there is adequate cellular network coverage where you plan to install the gateway

before purchasing cellular service.

This guide shows you how to:

n Set up and maintain Connect Sensor

n Use Remote Manager to configure external sensors and data reports

n View sensor data and Connect Sensor system information

See the Digi Connect Sensor I/O Wiring Guide for details about wiring analog or digital I/O sensors and power to Connect Sensor.

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Use the following sections to get started with Connect Sensor.

1. Learn about Connect Sensor product components

2. Set up a Connect Sensor

3. Add a device to Digi Remote Manager

4. Configure pins and protocols

5. Configure Connect Sensor device settings

Learn about Connect Sensor product components

These sections include a list of Connect Sensor components, and reference information about the Connect Sensor LEDs, ports, and buttons.

Verify product components

Connect Sensor includes the following components:

Component Description

Connect Sensor

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Component Description

Battery

Connect Sensor uses a lithium metal battery. The battery voltage is almost consistent from initial use to near the end of the battery's useful life. See

Battery inspection for lithium battery safety

considerations.

Note The battery is included for all versions except

for the -N versions.

SIMcard

The SIMcard can be activated or replaced by an activated SIMcard from your cellular service provider.

Note If you have purchased Digi Bundled Services,

the SIMcard is activated by default.

Optional accessories

The following accessories are available through Digi International Inc. For more information, visit the

Digi Connect Sensor product page.

Component Description

Cellular antenna

Note This antenna is PN 76000926 and is an indoor-

only antenna. Only outdoor-rated antennas should be used outdoors. For more information about antenna options, see the Connect Sensor product page.

Magnet

Used for manually waking the device.

Magnet mount accessory pack

The pack includes four screws, and four magnets separated by plastic discs. See Install the magnet

mount for installation instructions.

CAUTION! The magnets are extremely powerful. Keep magnets separated. If they touch each other they are difficult to separate. Use caution when handling the magnets to avoid injury due to pinching.

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Connect Sensor LEDs

Connect Sensor has four LED indicators to monitor Bluetooth connection, sensor activity, cellular connection, and battery life. If Connect Sensor is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode.

Note The LEDindicators only light up when you wake the device by manual intervention: pressing the

Wake button on the device or using a magnet. When the device wakes up to take and push readings, the LEDs do not light up since no one may be physically present to see the LED start-up sequence. See

Wake Connect Sensor for more information about the LEDindicators start-up sequence.

Item LED Description

1 Bluetooth

Indicator light for Bluetooth communication:

n Yellow blinking: Bluetooth is on and Connect Sensor is

discoverable. The LED blinks for up to 30 seconds.

n Yellow solid: A Bluetooth device is attached.

n Not lit: No Bluetooth devices were found or attached.

Note Bluetooth must be enabled on the Connect Sensor for the

Bluetooth LEDto light up. See Configure local interface settings:

CLIand Bluetooth.

2 Sensor reading

Indicator light for the sensor(s):

n Green blinking: One or more sensors are reading the

environment.

n Not lit: The LED turns off when readings are complete.

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Item LED Description

3 Cellular

4 Battery

Indicator light for the cellular network connection:

n Solid purple: Connect Sensor is waking.

n Red blinking: Searching for the cellular network.

n Blue:

l Blinking: Connected to the cellular network and

attempting to communicate with Remote Manager

l Solid light: Successfully sent data to Remote

Manager. LED turns off after a few seconds.

Indicator light for battery function:

n Solid purple: Connect Sensor is waking

The following patterns are based on the Global Alarm >

Battery Life setting in Remote Manager:

n Red blinking: Indicates battery life is less than or equal to

the Battery Life alarm.

n Blue blinking: Indicates battery life is greater than the

Battery Life alarm.

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Connect Sensor ports and buttons

The following figure shows the controls for setting up and configuring Connect Sensor.

Item Name Description

1 Console port Connects

type A to B cable for access to the command line interface (CLI).

2 Battery port

3 Wake button

.4 Factory button Removes all configuration changes and restores

5 Reset button Restarts the device when it is not responding to input

6 Battery tray Holds the battery in place.

7 SIM card tray Connects the SIMcard to

Connects the battery wire to power Connect Sensor.

Wakes Connect Sensor. See Wake Connect Sensor.

Connect Sensor when you press and hold it for 3 seconds. If you press

this button, but do not hold it down, the device briefly wakes and returns to sleep mode, and no settings are affected.

(from the CLI or otherwise). Pressing this button does not remove previous configuration changes.

inserted by default.

Connect Sensor

to its original factory default settings

to a computer using a USB

Connect Sensor

. A SIM card is

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Item Name Description

8 Cellular antenna port Connects an external cellular antenna to

Sensor

9 Input/Output (I/O) interface

10 Cable glands Thread sensor cables through these openings into

Wire analog or digital input and output sensors or power to this interface. For more information, see the Digi

Connect Sensor I/O Wiring Guide.

Connect Sensor

Connect

Wake Connect Sensor

If Connect Sensor is powered and all LEDs are off, it is in sleep mode. You can wake the device manually, if needed.

Note The LEDindicators only light up when you wake the device by manual intervention: pressing the

Wake button inside the device or using a magnet. When the device automatically wakes up as scheduled to take and push readings, the LEDs do not light up since no one may be physically present to see the LED start-up sequence. See Connect Sensor LED start-up sequence.

Manually wake the device

To wake the device, you can either swipe a magnet across the top of the device, or press the Wake button inside the device.

When you wake Connect Sensor, the LED buttons are activated as the device wakes up. The start-up sequence is described below.

Connect Sensor LED start-up sequence

The LEDindicators light up in a predetermined sequence when you manually wake the Connect Sensor. For a description of where the LEDs are located on the device, see Connect Sensor LEDs.

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1. Press the Wake button inside the device or swipe a magnet across the device.

2. The cellular and battery LEDs light up purple for one second and then turn off.

3. The sensor LED blinks green as readings are taken and then turns off when readings are

complete.

4. If Bluetooth is enabled, the Bluetooth LED blinks yellow for 30 seconds. If a Bluetooth device is

attached, the Bluetooth LED turns solid and remains lit.

Note If Bluetooth is not enabled, the Bluetooth LED does not light up.

5. Connect Sensor takes and pushes data readings.

a. The Connect Sensor takes a battery life reading. The battery LED blinks either blue

or red, depending on the status of the battery life.

b. The cellular LED blinks blue until the connection to Remote Manager is complete.

c. The Connect Sensor pushes the data. When the data transfer is complete, the

cellular LED is solid blue.

d. After a few seconds, the cellular LED turns off.

CLIcommands and waking Connect Sensor

You can connect a USB cable from a computer to Connect Sensor and use CLIcommands to perform actions on the device.

Connect Sensor has a 30-second timeout period between when a CLI command has been entered and the command is processed. When Connect Sensor has finished processing the command, the device goes to sleep, and "zzz... " appears in the terminal program.

If you press the Wake button or use a magnet to wake Connect Sensor during this 30-second timeout period, the LED lights will not be activated, as the device is already awake. Make sure "zzz..." appears in the terminal program before you try to wake the device.

See Open a terminal program and use CLIcommands for more details about this process.

Set up a Connect Sensor

Complete all of the tasks in this section in order to set up a Connect Sensor.

1. Review safety information

2. Activate the SIMcard

3. Assemble Connect Sensor

4. Configure the cellular connection

5. Check the cellular connection

6. Wire the I/O sensors

Safety information

The following safety information provides guidelines when assembling the Connect Sensor device. For additional safety guidelines, see Safety notices.

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CAUTION! The device is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

The Connect Sensor device must be maintained only by Digi or a Digi qualified technician. Before assembling the device, note the following:

n To avoid the risk of the battery falling into a protected area, do not assemble the device in the

installation area.

n Move the device to a non-hazardous and unclassified area before opening the enclosure and

connecting the hardware.

n Always use the designated battery, model number 76000912, from Digi International Inc.

n Allow only a trained technician to replace the lithium thionyl chloride batteries used in Connect

Sensor.

n Prior to installation, the battery should be inspected for any signs of damage. If the battery

appears to be damaged or is dropped during the installation, do not use the battery and dispose of it properly. See Battery inspection for more information.

n You may be required to have a licensed electrician install or perform maintenance on this

equipment. Always follow applicable local, state, and federal codes and guidelines.

Activate the SIMcard

Follow this step if you need to activate your SIMcard. You can skip this step if:

n You purchased bundled services, and therefore have a pre-activated SIM card.

n You are using an activated SIMcard (standard size) from your cellular service provider.

Activate the SIM card provided by Digi

Connect Sensor has a SIM card inserted in the device by default. To use a cellular connection, you must activate the inserted SIM card.

1. Note the Connect Sensor IMEI number. The IMEInumber is on the label on the device and on

the box the device was shipped in.

2. Activate the SIMcard.

a. Call Digi International Inc. at 952-912-3444 or 877-912-3444.

b. Press 3 for the Technical Support option.

c. Select the wireless data plan activation option. You will be asked to provide the

Connect Sensor IMEI number.

Activate a SIMcard not provided by Digi

You can activate a SIMcard from your cellular provider or from a supplier other than Digi.

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1. Your SIM card provider will need the following information:

n Connect Sensor IMEI number: The IMEInumber is on the label on the Connect Sensor

device and on the box the device was shipped in.

n SIM card number: The SIMnumber is printed on the SIMcard.

2. Call your SIMcard provider to activate the SIMcard.

Assemble Connect Sensor

This section describes how to assemble Connect Sensor. Be sure to complete these steps before wiring sensors to the I/O interface.

CAUTION! This product contains a lithium metal battery. Prior to installation, the battery should be inspected for any signs of damage. If the battery appears to be damaged or is dropped during the installation, do not use the battery and be sure to dispose of it properly. See Battery inspection for more information.

Make sure you have the following equipment available:

n Activated SIMcard: See Activate the SIM card

n Battery

n Cellular antenna

Note You must use a passive (non-amplified) antenna with Connect Sensor.

Follow these steps to assemble Connect Sensor:

1. Open the Connect Sensor enclosure.

2. If desired, replace the existing SIM card with an activated SIMcard (standard size) from your

cellular service provider.

Note You can skip this step if you are using the existing SIM card inserted in the device.

a. Orient Connect Sensor to match the picture below.

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b. Unlock the SIM card tray by gently pushing the metal bar toward the bottom of the

tray.

c. Open the SIMcard tray by pulling the tray up from the top or right side of the tray.

CAUTION! Do not pull the SIMcard tray up from the left side or use a tool to open the tray. These actions may damage the SIM detect switch, which is beneath the left side of the tray.

d. Remove and discard the existing SIM card from the SIMcard tray.

e. Insert your own SIM card into the SIMcard tray, with the metal contacts face-down

and the flat edge inserted into the holder.

f. Press the SIMcard tray onto the board.

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g. Lock the SIM card tray by gently pushing the metal bar toward the top of the

SIMcard holder.

3. Connect the cellular antenna.

4. Insert and connect the battery.

5. Close the cover on the device. The cover snaps into place.

6. Optional: Install the magnet mount to the bottom of Connect Sensor if you have purchased this

accessory. See Install the magnet mount.

Note It is recommended that you complete configuration, including verifying cellular and Remote

Manager connectivity, before wiring external sensors to Connect Sensor. See the Digi Remote Manager

User Guide for information about Remote Manager.

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Install the magnet mount

You can install a magnet mount on Connect Sensor so that you can securely place the device on a metal object.

Make sure you have the following equipment available:

n Magnet mount accessory pack. See Verify product components for purchasing information.

n Appropriate screw driver.

Note You can skip this step if you did not purchase the magnet mount accessory pack.

1. Turn Connect Sensor to access the bottom of the device.

2. Remove one magnet from the set of four magnets in the accessory pack.

CAUTION! The magnets are extremely powerful. Keep magnets separated. If they touch each other they are difficult to separate. Use caution when handling the magnets to avoid injury due to pinching.

3. Place the magnet on one corner of the device. Be sure to match the hole in the magnet to the

hole in the corner.

4. Remove one of the screws from the accessory pack.

5. Using the screwdriver, screw the magnet onto the device.

6. Repeat this process to screw the remaining magnets onto the corners of Connect Sensor.

When you have completed this process, a magnet should be screwed onto each corner of the device.

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Configure the cellular connection

Note If you purchased Digi Bundled Services, the cellular connection is already configured on your

Connect Sensor and you can skip this section.

Connect Sensor is configured with a default APN that you need to change to register Connect Sensor on the cellular network for your cellular service provider. Use the command line interface (CLI) to initially configure the cellular connection.

Before you begin, make sure you have the following required equipment and information:

n Computer running a terminal emulator program

n USB type A to B cable

n APN from your cellular service provider

To register Connect Sensor on a cellular network:

1. Open the enclosure and make sure the battery is connected and the SIM card is installed.

2. Connect a USB type A to B cable from your computer to the USB type B port.

Note Do not use the mini USB port, which is covered by a red X in the graphic below.

You may need to install device drivers or wait for your computer to automatically install them when connecting Connect Sensor to a computer using a USB cable. Digi recommends drivers available at www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.

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3. Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following

configuration:

n Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to

Connect Sensor

n Baud rate or bits per second: 115200

n Data: 8 bit

n Parity: None

n Stop: 1 bit

n Flow control: None

4. Press the Wake button on the device.

5. At the command prompt, type set apn=<yourCarrierAPN> where yourCarrierAPN is the string

supplied by your cellular service provider.

6. Press Enter. The terminal program displays the APN configuration setting’s current value and

the pending value.

7. If required, set a user name, password, and PIN for the SIMcard. At the command prompt, type

the following and press Enter after each command:

set usr=<username>

Where username is the name of your cellular account.

set pwd=<password>

Where password is the password for your cellular account.

set pin=<pin>

Where pin is the PIN for your SIMcard.

For details about these commands, see CLI commands.

8. Type activate at the command prompt and press Enter to immediately make the change.

Connect Sensor goes to sleep and immediately wakes up to report the change to Remote Manager. After the change completes, it goes to sleep again.

9. (Optional) Verify the new settings:

a. Press the Wake button.

b. At the command prompt type set commandname where commandname is one of

the settings you updated, such as apn.

After setting up and configuring Connect Sensor, use the following sections in this guide to configure additional settings and remotely manage Connect Sensor:

n Check the cellular connection

n Configure pins and protocols

n Configure Connect Sensor device settings

n View device and sensor data streams

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Check the cellular connection

Make sure the cellular network provides an adequate signal where you install Connect Sensor to maintain a consistent cellular connection.

Note Proper network coverage helps reduce power consumption, leading to improved battery life.

To check the cellular network connection at the install location:

1. Wake Connect Sensor:

n If the enclosure is open, press the Wake button.

n If the enclosure is closed, swipe the magnet across the magnet icon on the outside of

the device.

2. The LEDindicators light up in a predetermined sequence when you manually wake the device.

3. If Connect Sensor does not connect to the cellular network, see Device not connected to the

cellular network.

You can now complete I/O interface wiring, see the Digi Connect Sensor I/O Wiring Guide.

Wire the I/O sensors

You can wire the analog and digital input/output sensors or power using the I/O interface. For detailed information, see the Digi Connect Sensor I/O Wiring Guide.

Note All external or field wiring must be in accordance with NFPA 70 Article 501.10(B).

After wiring sensors, use the following sections in this guide to configure additional settings and remotely manage Connect Sensor.

n Configure pins and protocols

n View device and sensor data streams

n Configure Connect Sensor device settings

Add a device to Digi Remote Manager

To remotely manage Connect Sensor and get sensor data, you need to create a Remote Manager account and add your Connect Sensor device to your account.

Note To serve our customers most effectively, Digi International Inc. is consolidating its cloud

services, Digi Device Cloud and Digi Remote Manager®, under the Remote Manager name. This phased process does not affect device functionality or the functionality of the web services and other

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features. However, you will find instances of both Device Cloud and Digi Remote Manager in some documentation, firmware, and user interfaces.

Note If you purchased Digi Bundled Services, the following steps were completed for you. You can skip

this section.

To add a device to Remote Manager:

1. Sign in to your Remote Manager account:

n If you need to create an account, go to Remote Manager at remotemanager.digi.com,

click Sign up, and complete the form to create your account.

n If you already have an account, go to Remote Manager at remotemanager.digi.com and

2. Locate the 15-digit device IMEI number on the Connect Sensor label.

3. Click Device Management > Devices.

4. Click Add Devices. The Add Devices dialog appears.

You cannot use the Discover button to discover Connect Sensor devices automatically because the devices are not available on the local network.

5. From the Add Devices drop-down menu, select IMEI, and enter the number.

6. Click Add to add the device.

7. Click OK to close the Add Devices dialog. The device appears in the Device Management list.

Note If the device does not display in the Device Management list, you can wake Connect

Sensor to force a connection with Remote Manager and update the data. For instructions, see

Update the firmware using the CLI or Update firmware from Connect Sensor.

8. Click Refresh if the device data does not appear on its own after a short period of time.

Device data appears after the first time it communicates with Remote Manager.

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Technical specifications

Maximum power and frequency bands

This section contains the maximum power and frequency bands for Connect Sensor.

Maximum power Associated frequencies

2 W Cellular 850 and 900 MHz bands

1 W Cellular 1800 and 1900 MHz bands

Connect Sensor product specifications

The following table provides a summary of general product specifications for Connect Sensor.

Specifications

Management

Configuration and management

Protocol TCP

Power

Battery 7.2V, 14 Ah, Lithium Thionyl Chloride, non-rechargeable, replaceable

Battery life

Battery self discharge

Battery use -35°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C ambient temperature range

External power requirement

Environmental

Operating temperature

Remote Manager

2 to 3 years (when following guidelines in Battery life)

up to 1%/year if stored at +30˚ C

8 VDC to 30 VDC at 1A

-35˚ C to +70˚ C

/Local USB to Serial CLI Protocol

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Technical specifications Cell modem transmit (TX) output power

Specifications

Storage temperature

Relative humidity

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Physical

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Weight 1.25 lbs

LEDs Bluetooth®, Sensor reading, Cellular, Battery

Enclosure material

Enclosure rating

-40˚ C to +85˚ C

90% (Non-condensing after 90%)

IP66

Note IP66 is for Class I Division 2 hazardous locations and ordinary locations only.

For more information on ATEXinstallation requirements, see ATEX requirements.

15.2 cm x 11.4 cm x 7.6 cm (6.0 in x 4.5 in x 3 in)

10% fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate

NEMA Type 4, 4X, 6, and 6P UL 94 V-0

Cell modem transmit (TX) output power

Modem Band Power Class

HE910-D GSM 850 / 900 4 (2W)

DCS1800 / PCS 1900 1 (1W)

EDGE, 850/900 MHz E2 (0.5W)

EDGE, 1800/1900 MHz Class E2 (0.4W)

WCDMA FDD B1, B2, B4, B5, B8 Class 3 (0.25W)

LE910-NA1 LTEAll Bands Class 3 (0.2W)

WCDMA All Bands Class 3 (0.25W)

LE910-SV1 LTEAll Bands Class 3 (0.2W)

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Hardware

Battery inspection

CAUTION! This product contains a lithium metal battery. Prior to installation, the

battery should be inspected for any signs of damage. If the battery appears to be damaged or is dropped during installation, do not use the battery and dispose of it properly.

Please contact Digi Technical Support at 952-912-3444 or Tech.support@digi.com to order a replacement battery.

The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the battery can be found at

www.digi.com/documentation/ConnectSensor.

Battery life

Connect Sensor uses sleep and wake modes to manage power use. The device wakes only for sensor readings and sending reports to Remote Manager. It is in sleep mode at all other times to maintain low power consumption.

The battery will last 2 to 3 years in these conditions:

n Adequate cellular network coverage where Connect Sensor is installed

n Connect Sensor sends reports to Remote Manager a maximum of two times a day

n Connect Sensor is not powering high-current sensors with long read delays

The temperature at the device's location also affects the battery. Battery power is used more quickly in a cold environment than in a warm environment. A battery in a device located where the temperature is consistently 20° F will not last as long as a battery in a device located where the temperature is consistently 80° F.

Extend battery life by scheduling less frequent sensor readings and reports. Scheduling more frequent sensor readings and reports may shorten the battery life to less than 2 years.

Note When using the Continuous Monitoring feature, it is recommended that you use an external

power source rather than relying on the battery within Connect Sensor. See CSENSE Continuous

Monitoring power source for more information.

Battery percentage ranges and replacement

When the battery life percentage is above 30%, the battery has enough power to power the device, and the device will function as expected.

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When the battery life percentage drops below 30%, the battery power is low and, depending on the conditions in which the device is operating, may cease to power the device. To ensure that readings continue as expected, it is recommended that you change the battery when the battery percentage decreases to 30%. See Battery replacement.

You can view the battery life percentage in Remote Manager. See View battery life for a device in

Remote Manager.

Battery passivization

Unused lithium batteries that have been in storage acquire a state of passivization that can cause the battery to report a low battery percentage for a time after initial installation. As the device uses the battery, the passivization is removed and the battery percentage increases to a maximum of 90 100% (depending on the temperature). The passivization removal process could take a week or more, if the number of times Connect Sensor wakes to take sensor readings and send reports to Remote Manager is once per day or less.

Note Passivization may never be removed if the device sends reports to Remote Manager too

infrequently.

Battery percentage and external power

The device is powered by either external power connected to the device, or by an internal battery that is connected to the device. The device is not powered by both power sources at the same time.

You can view the battery life percentage for a device in Remote Manager. See View battery life for a

device in Remote Manager. The battery life percentage depends on whether the device is using the

external power source or the battery.

n If the device is using the external power source and the battery is connected to the device,

then the battery life is 100%. This will occur whether the battery has any battery life remaining or is dead.

n If the device is using the external power source and the battery is not connected to the device,

then the battery life is 0%.

n If the device is not using external power and the device is using the battery, the actual battery

life percentage displays, and is a percentage other than 100% or 0%.

CSENSE Continuous Monitoring power source

For some customers, the scheduling paradigm of the standard Connect Sensor offering is inadequate. Digi offers an alternate firmware image that trades alarm reactivity for power consumption. The CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware image can be downloaded and installed on a Connect Sensor.

When using the Continuous Monitoring feature, Connect Sensor never sleeps. For best performance and ease of use it is recommended that you use an external power source rather than relying on the battery within Connect Sensor. If the battery is used, the battery life is significantly reduced. The Connect Sensor battery can be used as a short-term battery backup if the external power source fails.

For more information about the Continuous Monitoring feature, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring

firmware.

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Hardware Connect Sensor hardware replacement

Connect Sensor hardware replacement

The Connect Sensor hardware can be replaced with Connect Sensor+ hardware. Additional external device monitoring features are available with Connect Sensor+ hardware:

n Modbus protocol

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Firmware

This section includes information about the Connect Sensor firmware options that are available in addition to the standard firmware. These firmware options provide additional features. Note that these firmware options contain all of the features in the standard Connect Sensor firmware in addition to the features available in the firmware option you select.

If you want to use any of the optional features, you must upgrade from the standard Connect Sensor firmware to the firmware variant that includes those features. The firmware upgrade can happen only when Connect Sensor is awake and connected to Remote Manager. Any firmware upgrades, configuration changes, or commands that have been added to a schedule in Remote Manager are pushed to Connect Sensor at that time. If you need to upgrade the firmware before a scheduled push from Connect Sensor, you can physically wake the Connect Sensor device to force a connection between Connect Sensor and Remote Manager. For information on how to update the firmware, see

Firmware updates.

CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware

Note It is strongly recommended that an external power source for the Connect Sensor device is used

with continuous monitoring.

For some customers, the scheduling paradigm of the standard Connect Sensor offering is inadequate. With continuous monitoring, Connect Sensor can constantly monitor sensors for an alarm by continually sampling sensor data. This enables Connect Sensor to find alarms faster, and to not miss any alarms that may have occurred between scheduled sensor readings.

The Connect Sensor device should be configured to specify a buffer time range for before and after an alarm occurs. When an alarm occurs, Connect Sensor continues to sample data until the time limit of the buffer is reached. When the buffer time limit is reached, the following information is pushed to Remote Manager:

n Sample data in the buffer for the time range specified

n Alarm information

n Information from a scheduled reading stored in the device's memory

In addition to continuous monitoring, scheduled sensor readings still occur, and that data is stored in the Connect Sensor memory.

n If a sensor alarm occurs, the data samples taken during the buffer time range plus any other

diagnostic information stored in the device's memory is pushed when the buffer time range is reached.

n If an alarm doesn't occur between scheduled pushes, the information from a scheduled reading

stored in the device's memory is pushed to Remote Manager as scheduled.

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Continuous monitoring can occur simultaneously for up to five inputs: four analog and 1 digital.

n Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 1 or Analog Voltage Input 1

n Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 2 or Analog Voltage Input 2

n Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 3 or Analog Voltage Input 3

n Analog 4-20mA Current Loop 4 or Analog Voltage Input 4

n Digital Input

When using this feature, Connect Sensor never sleeps. For best performance and ease of use it is recommended that you use an external power source rather than relying on the battery within Connect Sensor. The Connect Sensor battery can be used as a battery backup if the external power source fails.

Enable CSENSEContinuous Monitoring

Follow these steps to enable and configure continuous monitoring.

1. Upgrade to the CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware. For upgrade information, see

Firmware updates.

2. Enable the continuous monitoring feature on an Analog 4-20mA Current Loop, Analog Voltage

Input, or a Digital Input. For information, see Enable continuous monitoring on analog input or

Enable continuous monitoring on digital input.

3. Configure the buffer time range for all sensors using continuous monitoring to ensure the

desired amount of data is stored when an alarm occurs. For information, see Configure the

buffer time for continuous monitoring.

Enable continuous monitoring on digital input

Note The Connect Sensor firmware must be upgraded before continuous monitoring can be enabled

on the analog or digital input. For information, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware.

1. Follow the standard process to configure a digital input. For instructions, see Enable and

configure a digital input.

2. The digital input must be enabled. Verify that the Interface Enable (ena) option is set to On.

3. Verify that the Continuous Monitoring Enable (mon) option is set to On.

4. Click Save.

5. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

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Firmware CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware

6. Configure the buffer time for the sensor to ensure the desired amount of data is stored when

an alarm occurs. For information, see Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring.

Enable continuous monitoring on analog input

Note The Connect Sensor firmware must be upgraded before continuous monitoring can be enabled

on the analog or digital input. For information, see CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware.

1. Follow the standard process to configure an Analog 4-20mA Current Loop or Analog Voltage

Input. For instructions, see Enable and configure analog inputs.

2. The analog input must be enabled. Verify that the Interface Enable (ena) option is set to On.

3. Verify that the Continuous Monitoring Enable (mon) option is set to On.

4. Click Save.

5. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

6. Configure the buffer time for the sensor to ensure the desired amount of data is stored when

an alarm occurs. For information, see Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring.

Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring

To ensure the desired amount of data is stored when an alarm occurs, you should configure the buffer time range for the sensor.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices.

3. Double-click on the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Device Settings.

6. Configure the buffer time range for before and after the alarm event. The time is measured in

seconds.

a. In the Buffer Sensor Data Before Alarm field, select the number of seconds of

sample data that occurred before the alarm that should be saved and pushed.

b. In the Buffer Sensor Data After Alarm field, select the number of seconds of

sample data that occurred after the alarm that should be saved and pushed.

7. Apply the configuration changes:

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a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

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Configure pins and protocols

Before you begin configuring the analog and digital pins, and the Modbus protocols, make sure you have completed the following steps:

n Configure the cellular connection

n Check the cellular connection

n Wire the I/O sensors

n Add a device to Digi Remote Manager

After completing those steps, you can use Remote Manager with Connect Sensor to remotely configure sensors, schedule sensor readings and reports, review reports (sensor and device data), and manage the device. Connect Sensor automaticallydetects the device version and provides support for its configuration within the available options in Remote Manager.

You can also configure Connect Sensor to send alarm reports when an alarm condition occurs in an environment. Alarm reports are separate from scheduled reports. Use alarm reports to communicate changes in your environment and the device, including:

n Low and high sensor input values

n Rapid changes in sensor input values

n Battery life

See Configure pins and protocols, Configure battery life percentage alarms, and View device

information.

Enable and configure analog inputs

Connect Sensor has four analog inputs, each of which you can configure as either a 4-20 mA current loop or a voltage input. For details about the configuration options, see Analog Current Loop Input and

Voltage Input option definitions.

To set analog input options:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

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5. Select the analog input for your sensor:

n Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 1-4

n Analog: Voltage Input 1-4

Note Configure each analog input as either a current loop or a voltage input, not both. For

example, if you enable Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 1, make sure you disable Analog: Voltage Input 1.

6. Enable the input by selecting On for Interface Enable.

7. Select On for the alarms you want to enable and enter an appropriate value for each threshold

that you enabled. For more information, see Alarms.

8. Enter a value for Hysteresis to prevent multiple alarms when the sensor input value is near a

high or low threshold. For more information, see Hysteresis.

9. Enter a user-friendly name that describes the sensor in the Sensor Description field.

10. Enter the unit of measurement type, such as inches, that you are using for your application in the Custom Scaled Sample Unit field.

11. Enter the sensor manufacturer's values for y1 and y2 in the Custom Scaled Sample Value fields. For more information about the Custom Scaled fields, see Custom scaled sensor values.

12. Enable the oversampling feature, if desired. For more information about this feature, see

Oversampling.

a. From the Oversampling (ovs) list box, select the option that describes the desired

value for the sampled data: Average, Minimum, or Maximum.

b. In the Oversampling Inter-sample Delay field, specify the time interval between

readings. The time is measured in milliseconds.

c. In the Oversampling Number Samples field, specify the number of data samples

that must be taken.

13. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Enable and configure analog power outputs

Note Powering sensors reduces battery life.

Enable and configure the power output options when you use Connect Sensor to power the analog sensors.

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Configure pins and protocols Enable and configure a digital input

Each of the four analog inputs also has four corresponding power outputs to power sensors. The analog power outputs work independently—each one powers only its corresponding analog input.

For example:

n Analog:Power Output 1 powers either Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 1 or Analog:Voltage Input

n Analog:Power Output 2 powers either Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 2 or Analog:Voltage Input

2, and so on.

When Connect Sensor powers multiple sensors, it powers only one sensor at a time for each sensor reading. This also allows you to set different voltage ranges for each power output. For example, you can set Analog:Power Output 1 to 3.3 V and Analog:Power Output 2 to 15 V.

For details about the configuration options, see Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option

definitions.

To set analog power output options in in Remote Manager:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Analog:Power Output and select the power output that corresponds to your analog input.

6. Enable the output by selecting On for Power Output Enable.

7. Select the appropriate voltage Output Level for your power output. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor.

8. Enter the appropriate Read Delay that your sensor needs to stabilize before reading the sensor input value. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor.

For example, a sensor may need 7 seconds to power on and stabilize before it can get an accurate reading.

Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which reduces battery life.

9. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Enable and configure a digital input

Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.

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In addition to the standard alarm and user-friendly name settings, the digital input options include rising edge wake, falling edge wake, and a pull-up resistor.

For details about the configuration options, see Digital Input option definitions. To configure digital input options:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Select Digital: Input.

6. Select On for Interface Enable and disable the interface for all other digital I/O settings:

n Digital: Output >Interface Enable: Off

n Digital: Pulse Counter >Interface Enable:Off

7. Select On for the alarms you want to enable.

8. Select On for Rising Edge Wake and Falling Edge Wake to enable them.

9. Select On for Enable pullup when your application requires it.

10. Enter a user-friendly name for the sensor in the Sensor Description field.

11. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Enable and configure a digital pulse counter

Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously.

When using a digital pulse counter, Connect Sensor continues to count pulses during sleep cycles and reports them to Remote Manager during normal reporting intervals.

For example, if Connect Sensor reports every hour, the sensor counts pulses during each hour Connect Sensor is in sleep mode. At the end of each hour, Connect Sensor wakes and reports the total pulse count for that hour to Remote Manager. The pulse counter resets to zero after each wake cycle and stores the values until the next reporting interval.

For details about the configuration options, see Digital Pulse Counter option definitions. To set digital pulse counter options:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

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5. Click Digital: Pulse Counter.

6. Select On for Interface Enable and disable the interface for all other digital I/O settings:

n Digital: Input > Interface Enable: Off

n Digital: Output >Interface Enable: Off

7. Select On for the alarms you want to enable and enter an appropriate value for each threshold that you enabled.

8. Enter a value for Hysteresis to prevent multiple alarms when the sensor input value is near a high or low threshold.

9. Select On for Enable pullup when your application requires it.

10. Enter a user-friendly name for the sensor in the Sensor Description field.

11. Enter the unit of measurement type, such as inches, that you are using for your application in the Custom Scaled Sample Unit field.

12. Enter the sensor manufacturer's values for y1 and y2 in the Custom Scaled Sample Value fields. For more information about the Custom Scaled fields, see Custom scaled sensor values.

13. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Enable and configure a digital output

Connect Sensor has one digital I/O pin. You can configure the pin as a digital input, pulse counter, or digital output, but not more than one I/O function simultaneously. Use Remote Manager to control a digital output level and enable an internal pull-up resistor. For details about the configuration options, see Digital Output option definitions.

To set digital output options:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Select Digital: Output.

6. Select On for Interface Enable and disable the interface for all other digital I/O settings:

n Digital: Input > Interface Enable: Off

n Digital: Pulse Counter >Interface Enable:Off

7. Select the appropriate Output Level for your digital output. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor.

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8. Select the appropriate Toggle Output on option If you want to toggle the digital output on a selected alarm. For more detailed information, see Toggle digital output on alarm.

9. Select On for Enable pullup when your application requires it.

10. Enter a user-friendly name for the sensor in the Sensor Description field.

11. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Enable and configure a digital power output

Note Powering sensors reduces battery life.

Configure the digital power output options when you use Connect Sensor to power an external device. For details about the configuration options, see Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option

definitions.

To set digital power output options in Remote Manager:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Select Digital: Power Output.

6. Enable the output by selecting On for Power Output Enable.

7. Select the appropriate voltage Output Level for your power output. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor.

8. Enter the appropriate Read Delay that your sensor needs to stabilize before reading the sensor input value. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor. For example, a sensor may need 7 seconds to power on and stabilize before it can get an accurate reading.

Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which reduces battery life.

9. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

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Configure pins and protocols Enable and configure the Modbus protocol

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Enable and configure the Modbus protocol

Modbus is an industrial automation protocol used for sending and receiving digital information across a single, external RS-485 serial bus.

Note The Modbus protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware.

The Modbus protocol allows Connect Sensor to collect remote diagnostic information from a Modbusenabled sensor as well as alert a user remotely if the sensor malfunctions. You can configure Connect Sensor to collect remote diagnostic information from up to four Modbus-enabled sensors.

The Modbus protocol uses the serial pins on the I/O terminal block in Connect Sensor. The configuration settings specified in the Modbus Protocol Settings page in Remote Manager must exactly match the Modbus protocol settings on the external sensor device(s). The configuration includes a list of variables, which specify the locations on the Modbus device that the Connect Sensor should read to collect diagnostic information.

You can also choose to enable the Modbus protocol alarm option. This ensures that when an error occurs with the Modbus-enabled sensor, error information is pushed to Remote Manager without waiting for the next scheduled push.

You can review diagnostic information from the Modbus-enabled sensor in the Data Services tab in Remote Manager. For more information about reviewing Modbus information in the data stream, see

Modbus (modb1) data stream definitions.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Modbus Protocol Settings.

6. For the Protocol Enable (ena) field, select the On option.

7. Determine whether error information should be pushed immediately. For the Device Status Alarm Mask (aem) option:

n Select the On option if error information should be pushed immediately.

n Select the Off option if error information should be pushed with the next scheduled

push.

8. The following settings must match the configuration of the external sensor device. Select the appropriate option from the list box.

n Serial framing mode (mode)

n Serial baud rate (baud)

n Serial data bits (dbt)

n Serial stop bits (sbt)

n Serial parity (par)

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9. For each Modbus sensor that you want to monitor, you can specify the station address and then include a list of variable addresses. The items in the list must be separated by a comma without spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list. For more information about identifying Modbus stations and locations, see Modbus station

addresses and locations.

a. In the Station1: Slave Address (saddr1) field, select the station address.

b. In the Station 1: Variable list (vars1) field, enter the list of variable addresses.

c. Repeat this process for any additional stations. You can specify up to four stations.

10. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

11. If Connect Sensor is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power output. For instructions, see Enable and configure a serial power output.

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If the external sensor device has an alternate power source, you can skip this step.

Enable and configure a serial power output

This section describes how to configure serial power. Note that powering sensors reduces battery life; to reduce unnecessary battery consumption, only wake the device when needed.

Note The serial power output option is available only with Connect Sensor+, and is used only with a

Modbus device.

If Connect Sensor is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power output. To set serial power output options in Remote Manager:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Select Serial: Power Output.

6. Enable the output by selecting On for Power Output Enable.

7. Select the appropriate voltage Output Level for your power output. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor.

Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which reduces battery life.

9. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Modbus station addresses and locations

In Modbus, a station address acts as a unique identifier for the external sensor device. A station address is assigned when the external sensor device is configured and installed. Multiple stations listen to the bus and can respond only to the commands that match their unique station address.

Connect Sensor acts as a master to the slave station addresses. All Modbus devices connected to Connect Sensor must have the exact same serial configuration.

In the Connect Sensor configuration, you can specify a list of variable addresses for each station address. The variable addresses identify the values that should be pulled from each station device.

If Connect Sensor is configured to read a variable that is unsupported by a Modbus station, no data sample is stored.

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Configure pins and protocols Enable and configure the Modbus protocol

Finding the Modbus address

A Modbus variable address includes a combination of the reading category, the logical address of the information, and the interpretation method. Together these create a variable address that can be added to a variable list in the Connect Sensor configuration.

Step 1: Determine the reading category

The reading category is the single digit prefix of the variable address. Each variable type has a unique prefix.

Modbus variable type Number of bits Prefix value

Coil 1 0

Discrete input 1 1

Input register 16 3

Holding register 16 4

Step 2: Determine the logical address

Many Modbus device specifications list variables using a 0-based physical address. Since Modbus uses a 1-based logical address, the logical address is calculated by adding one to the physical address. The logical address must have either four or five digits, padded on the left by zeroes if required.

For each configured station address, you can configure a corresponding variable list. The variable list is limited to 63 characters, which limits the number of variables to between 8 and 10.

A variable address can be either 5 or 6 decimal digits in length. Five decimal digits:

00001 - 09999 Coils: physical addresses 0 - 9998

10001 - 19999 Discrete inputs: physical addresses 0 - 9998

30001 - 39999 Input registers: physical addresses 0 - 9998

40001 - 49999 Holding registers: physical addresses 0 - 9998

Six decimal digits:

00001 - 065536 Coils: physical addresses 0 - 65535

10001 - 165536 Discrete inputs: physical addresses 0 - 65535

30001 - 365536 Input registers: physical addresses 0 - 65535

40001 - 465536 Holding registers: physical addresses 0 - 65535

Step 3: Determine the interpretation method

Generally, a single-bit value is interpreted as either 0 or 1, and a 16-bit value is interpreted as an integer between 0 and 65535. These are the default interpretations for the four categories, and no extra specification is required.

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Some Modbus devices, however, specify that a pair of consecutive 16-bit registers should be combined and the 32-bits be interpreted as an IEEE 754 floating point value instead. To indicate this, the Connect Sensor variable address requires a suffix of either ‘f’ or ‘F’:

If the 32-bit value can be represented as DCBA, where D represents the most significant byte of the value, and A represents the least significant byte of the value, two floating point encodings are supported as follows:

f IEEE 754 floating point value with bytes in the following order: B A D C

F IEEE 754 floating point value with bytes in the following order: D C B A

Examples

n If the device specification defines a simple holding register at physical address 4002, the prefix

is 4, the logical address is 4003, and there is no interpretation suffix. The combined logical address is 44003.

n If the device specification defines a coil at physical address 17, the prefix is 0, the logical

address is 0018 (zero padded), and there is no interpretation suffix. The combined logical address is 00018.

n If the device specification defines an input register at physical address 7002 that is 32-bit

floating point value with bytes presented in D C B A order, the prefix is 3, the logical address is 7003, and the interpretation suffix is ‘F’. The combined logical address is 37003F.

About analog and digital input options

Use Remote Manager to:

n Enable each of the analog and digital inputs and configure their options to get sensor data in

Remote Manager. For more information, see Enable and configure analog inputs or Enable and

configure a digital input.

n Alarms: Configure alarms for each sensor to alert you when there are sudden changes in your

industrial environment. For additional information, see Alarms and Hysteresis.

n Custom Scaling: Use custom scaled sensor values to convert raw data into custom units that

are meaningful to your application. For additional information, see Custom scaled sensor

values.

n Oversampling: Configure oversampling to increase the precision of a data sample collected at

a scheduled reading by reading multiple samples. For additional information, see

Oversampling.

Alarms

Use alarms to send reports to Remote Manager when unusual changes occur in sensor values. Alarm reports are sent when a sensor reaches an alarm value during a sensor reading, even if it is between reporting intervals.

Connect Sensor sends alarm reports as follows:

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n High alarm: Sends an alarm report when the input value is greater than the high threshold.

n Low alarm:Sends an alarm report when the input value is less than the low threshold.

n Delta high alarm:Sends an alarm report when the input value increases too much between

two consecutive readings.

n Delta low alarm:Sends an alarm report when the input value decreases too much between

two consecutive readings.

n Rising edge: Sends an alarm report when the device wakes on a digital input change from low

voltage to high voltage.

n Falling edge: Sends an alarm report when the device wakes on a digital input change from

high voltage to low voltage.

For example, with high alarms enabled and configured, Connect Sensor is configured to read sensor input values every hour and scheduled to send reports twice every day, at 8:00 and 20:00. An input value suddenly reaches its high threshold at 11:00. When Connect Sensor wakes at 11:00 to take a reading, it sends a high alarm report to Remote Manager.

Alarms are available for the following:

n Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop Input

n Analog: Voltage Input

n Digital: Input

n Digital: Pulse Counter

For Connect Sensor+, an alarm is also available for the following:

n Modbus protocol: Enable and configure the Modbus protocol

Hysteresis

Sensor values may sometimes fluctuate during an alarm condition, which causes Connect Sensor to send multiple alarm reports.

Hysteresis works with the high and low alarm thresholds to tell the device when to keep an alarm on without sending additional alarm reports, or when to shut off an alarm. Use this to avoid repeated alarms during common sensor input value fluctuations.

For example, a pressure sensor input value increases to the high threshold and the device sends a high alarm report. However, the pressure sensor input value continues to increase and decrease repeatedly between normal and high thresholds during this alarm condition. If you have not set a hysteresis range, the Connect Sensor device sends an alarm report every time the sensor input value reaches the high threshold.

The following are examples of how high and low hysteresis works with a voltage input:

n High hysteresis: If your high threshold is 10 volts and your hysteresis value is 2 volts, then

your high alarm hysteresis is 8 volts. This means that the alarm turns on when the sensor input value reaches 10 volts and remains on if the sensor input value stays above 8 volts. No additional alarm reports are sent during this alarm condition. The alarm turns off when the sensor input value falls below 8 volts.

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n Low hysteresis: If your low alarm threshold is 2 volts and the hysteresis value is 3 volts, then

your low alarm hysteresis is 5 volts. This means that the alarm turns on when the sensor input value reaches 2 volts and remains on if the sensor input value stays below 5 volts. No additional alarm reports are sent during this alarm condition. The alarm turns off when the sensor input value rises above 5 volts.

Setting the hysteresis threshold to 0 (zero) causes Connect Sensor to send an alarm report every time the sensor input value exceeds a high or low alarm threshold.

Note Setting the hysteresis threshold to 0 (zero) may cause excessive data usage and reduce battery

life.

Custom scaled sensor values

Connect Sensor reads raw sensor values in milliamps (mA), volts, and pulses. Use the Custom Scaled settings in Remote Manager to convert raw values for both analog inputs and the digital pulse counter into meaningful values for your environment, such as when converting 4-20 mA current to liters or pulses to amp hours.

Refer to the sensor's manufacturer specifications for details about conversion rates and calculations.

Analog input examples

In Remote Manager, both the current loop and voltage input settings use the following fields to convert current or volts into meaningful values for your environment.

n Custom Scaled Sample Unit: Unit of measurement that you are converting to, such as liters,

watts, miles per hour, degrees, and so on.

n Custom Scaled Sample Value (y1): Point 1 custom value associated as follows:

l Current loop: 4 mA

l Voltage: 0 V

n Custom Scaled Sample Value (y2): Point 2 custom value associated as follows:

l Current loop: 20 mA

l Voltage: 10 V

Use the manufacturer specifications for your sensor to calculate the y1 and y2 values.

4-20 mA current loop input example

This example demonstrates how to determine y1 and y2 in liters for a 4-20 mA current loop input. This graph is similar to what you find in sensor manufacturer's specifications.

Note When calculating values, there must be a linear relationship between y1 and y2. If the sensor's

measurements are not linear, the calculated values will not be accurate.

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The following image shows you enter this information in Remote Manager.

Voltage input example

This example demonstrates how to determine y1 and y2 in candles for a voltage input. This graph is similar to what you find in sensor manufacturer's specifications.

Note When calculating values, there must be a linear relationship between y1 and y2. If the sensor's

measurements are not linear, the calculated values will not be accurate.

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Configure pins and protocols About analog and digital input options

The following image shows you enter this information in Remote Manager.

Digital pulse counter example

Using pulse counting, Custom Scaling Factor, Custom Scaled Sample Unit, and a time range, the digital pulse counter provides the appropriate measurement for your environment. The following equation shows how pulses are converted:

n Pulses betweenreportingintervals x Custom scaling factor (in CustomScaled Sample Unit) =

reported measurement

n Pulses between reporting intervals: Number of pulses between reporting intervals, which is

based on report settings in Remote Manager (see Configure device (report) settings).

n Custom scaling factor: Refer to your sensor's manufacturer specifications for this value.

n Custom scaled sample unit:Unit of measurement for your application.

n Reported measurement: Reported value in the unit of measurement for your application.

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Configure pins and protocols Schedule options

For example, we want to measure rainfall in inches using a rain gauge with a digital pulse counter. The manufacturer specifications for our sensor state that 1 pulse equals 0.011 inches.

We configure Connect Sensor to send reports to Remote Manager every hour. Connect Sensor reads 100 pulses from 11:00 to 12:00.

100 (pulses) during one hour x 0.011 (inches) = 1.1 inches

The digital pulse counter device reports a rainfall amount of 1.1 inches between 11:00 and 12:00. The following image shows how you would enter this example into the Digital: Pulse Counter settings

in Remote Manager.

Oversampling

The oversampling feature enables you to increase the precision of a data sample collected at a scheduled reading by reading multiple samples. You can specify the number of samples that should be read and the time interval between each reading. You can also specify how the data samples should be manipulated to create the final data sample that is pushed: an average value of all of the samples, the minimum value, or the maximum.

Oversampling can be enabled on all four Analog 4-20mA Current Loop and on all four Analog Voltage inputs.

For example, oversampling is configured to discover the average value of 10 readings taken 70 milliseconds apart. Whenever Connect Sensor needs a value for that sensor, such as on a scheduled wake, it actually reads the sensor 10 times, 70 milliseconds apart, averages those results, and uses the averaged value as the sensor reading.

Note Reading a large number of data samples over a long interval reduces battery life.

Schedule options

You can schedule a configuration change to occur immediately or at a specified date and time in the future.

Click Save > Schedule to access the Save Device Properties dialog.

Immediate

Apply changes during the next wake cycle.

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1. Select Immediate.

2. Select the Schedule Offline check box. Queue upload occurs the next time this device connects to Remote Manager.

3. Click Schedule.

One-Time

Apply changes on a specific date and time in the future.

1. Select One-Time.

2. Choose a date and time from the drop-down menus. The change is applied during the wake cycle after the date and time you specify.

3. Select the Schedule Offline check box. Queue upload occurs the next time this device connects to Remote Manager.

4. Click Schedule.

Recurring

The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

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Configure Connect Sensor device settings

You can configure Connect Sensor settings in Remote Manager.

n Configure cellular options

n Configure Remote Manager settings

n Configure battery life percentage alarms

n Configure internal temperature settings

n Configure local interface settings: CLIand Bluetooth

n Configure device (report) settings

Note The Connect Sensor battery can operate 2 to 3 years when you follow standard operating

conditions. Changes Connect Sensor device settings can affect battery life. For more information on standard operating conditions, see Battery life.

Configure cellular options

You configured necessary cellular settings during the initial Connect Sensor setup. Use these options to review the cellular configuration. Make changes to these settings only when instructed by your cellular service provider and when you have physical access to the device. For details about these options, see Cellular option definitions.

CAUTION! If you make changes to cellular settings that result in a disconnected device, you must use the CLI to reconnect it to the cellular network; see Configure the cellular

connection. Using the CLIrequires physical access to the device.

To configure cellular options:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Cellular Settings.

6. Enter an appropriate value for each cellular option.

7. Apply the configuration changes:

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Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure Remote Manager settings

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Configure Remote Manager settings

Remote Manager settings options for Connect Sensor are configured by default and require updates only when instructed by Digi Technical Support. For details about these options, see Device Cloud

option definitions.

To configure Remote Manager options:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Device Cloud Settings.

6. Enter appropriate values for each option.

7. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Configure battery life percentage alarms

Battery percentage is a measurement of the remaining life of a battery used in a Connect Sensor device. This measurement gives you a data point for monitoring the health of the battery and determining whether the battery should be replaced.

The battery percentage is calculated using an algorithm that considers current temperature conditions, cell tower congestion, and how often the device wakes up to take sensor readings and send reports to Remote Manager. See Battery life for more information about these considerations.

The battery percentage fluctuates, which is normal, and shows a trend over time as the battery expends stored power. Locations with large temperature changes will cause corresponding battery percentage fluctuations. For example, the temperature range in a desert environment can range from 0° F in the morning to 100° F in the evening in the same day. In this environment, the battery percentage reading could be 40% in the morning and then 90% in the afternoon.

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Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms

Note If an external power source is used to power Connect Sensor and a battery is connected to the

device, the battery percentage is reported in Remote Manager as 100%.

Battery life alarm and alarm notification

Remote Manager has two battery life alarm methods that you can configure to alert you when the battery life percentage falls below a specified threshold. The Global Alarm setting is configured by default, and works with the battery indicator light on the device. You can also create an additional battery life alarm that sends an email notification.

Global Alarm setting

The battery life percentage threshold for a device is configured in the Global Alarm Settings page by default. This feature alerts you when the battery percentage falls below the specified threshold.

The battery indicator light on the device blinks in certain colors and patterns when the device wakes to signify the battery status. When the battery percentage falls below the threshold, a battery alarm data point is added to the data stream.

n Configure the global battery alarm for a device

n View battery information in a data stream

n Connect Sensor LEDs

Create a battery life alarm

You can create an alarm to monitor the battery life percentage for one specified Connect Sensor device, or for all devices that have a battery. When the conditions of the alarm are met, the alarm is fired and the alarm status changes to Fired in the alarm list.

If you have set up email notification, you will receive an email when the alarm fires.

n Create a battery life alarm for Connect Sensor devices

n Create an alarm notification

Create a battery life alarm for Connect Sensor devices

Within Remote Manager, you can create an alarm to monitor the battery life percentage in one specific Connect Sensor device, or all devices that have a battery.

Note You cannot monitor a group of devices.

When the conditions of the alarm are met, the alarm is fired and the alarm status changes to Fired in the alarm list on the Alarms page.

After you have created the alarm, you can set up email notification and receive an email when the alarm fires.

In this example, an alarm is fired when the battery percentage drops below 30%, and automatically resets when the battery percentage is greater than 40%.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Alarms.

3. Click Add. The Add Alarm dialog appears.

4. From the Alarm Type drop-down, choose the DataPoint condition option.

5. From the Severity list box, select the urgency of this alarm.

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Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms

6. In the Name field, enter a short, descriptive name for the alarm.

7. In the Description field, enter a description of what the alarm does.

8. In the Fire Conditions section, set the conditions that must be met for the alarm to fire.

a. From the Type list box, select the Numeric option.

b. From the Condition list box, select the less than or equal to option: <=

c. In the Value field, enter the threshold value: 30

d. Leave the Timeout value at the default: 10 seconds

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Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure battery life percentage alarms

9. In the Reset Conditions section, set the conditions that must be met for the alarm to automatically reset. Specifying reset conditions is optional. If you do not select the Reset Condition option, you will have to manually reset the alarm.

a. Select the Reset Condition option.

b. From the Type list box, select the Numeric option.

c. From the Condition list box, select the greater than option: >

d. In the Value field, enter the threshold value: 40

e. Leave the Timeout value at the default: 10 seconds

10. In the DataPoint field, enter the datastream path to which you want to scope.

n To monitor all of the devices that have a battery, enter: */ts1/bat

n To monitor one specific device, enter the full stream name, which is the device ID

appended by /ts1/bat: 00010000-00000000-xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx/ts1/bat

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11. Click Create. The alarm is added to the list of alarms on the Alarms page.

12. When the alarm is fired, the alarm status is updated to Fired on the Device Management > Alarms page. Remote Manager displays the number of fired alarms in red next to the Alarms tab on the Device Management page.

13. You can also create an alarm notification that sends an email to a list of email addresses when an alarm fires or is reset. See Create an alarm notification.

Create an alarm notification

You can create an alarm notification that sends an email to a specified email address when an alarm fires or is reset.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Admin > Account Settings > Notifications.

3. Click Add.

4. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the alarm notification.

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5. In the Description field, enter a description of the alarm notification.

6. In the Send Email to field, enter the email address you want to receive the notification. More than one email address can be entered. The addresses must be separated by a comma.

7. Designate the notification frequency. Both options are enabled by default.

n Send daily summary reports at: Send a daily summary at the time specified.

n Send notifications for each alarm event: Send a notification for each alarm event

when it occurs.

8. Specify whether you want to receive notifications for a set of alarms or for alarms scoped to a group. You can only select one option.

n Send notification for the following alarms

a. Select the Send notification for the following alarms option.

b. Begin typing the name of the alarm. Remote Manager automatically

searches and displays a list of matching alarms.

c. Click the desired alarm in the list. The alarm is added to the field.

d. Repeat the process to add additional alarms.

n Send notification for alarms scoped to the following groups

a. Select the Send notification for alarms scoped to the following groups

option.

b. Begin typing the name of the group. Remote Manager automatically

searches and displays a list of matching groups.

c. Click on a group in the list. The group is added to the field.

d. Repeat the process to add additional group.

9. Click Save. The alarm is now enabled and active.

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Configure the global battery alarm for a device

You can specify the battery life percentage threshold for a device in the Global Alarm Settings page. This feature alerts you when the battery percentage falls below the threshold.

n Connect Sensor sends an alarm report to Remote Manager, which you can review in the Data

Services screen. See View battery information in a data stream.

n The battery function light for on the device blinks red when the battery life is less than or equal

to the battery life percentage. The light blinks blue when battery life is greater than the battery life percentage. See Connect Sensor LEDs.

For details about this option, see Global Alarm Settings option definitions.

Note You can also create a battery life alarm that sends an email notification when the battery life

percentage falls beneath a specified threshold. See Create a battery life alarm for Connect Sensor

devices.

To configure global alarm options:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Global Alarm Settings.

6. Enter a battery life percentage. The default is 50%.

7. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

View battery information in a data stream

You can view battery life and battery threshold percentages for one specific device or for all devices that have batteries in the Data Streams page.

The table below shows the data points for the battery information that you can search for in the Data

Streams page.

Data point Description

abt

Reports the battery life threshold setting, which appears as a percentage. This value is configured in the Global Alarm Settings page.

bat Reports the estimated percentage of battery life remaining.

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View data stream for all devices

You can view the battery information in the data streams for all devices that have a battery.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Data Services > Data Streams.

3. In the search field, enter a battery data point:

n bat: Reports the percentage of remaining battery life.

n abt: Reports the battery life threshold percentage setting.

4. Click the magnifying glass icon. The specified data streams appear.

5. Scroll through the data streams and review the entries in the Current Value column, which shows the value of the selected data point.

6. You can limit the data streams to the stream for one specific device.

a. In the search field, enter the Connect Sensor device ID, appended by /ts1/bat or

/ts1/abt.

b. Click the magnifying glass icon. The specified data streams appear.

View data stream for one device

You can view the battery information in the data streams for one device.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices.

3. Click on a Connect Sensor device.

4. Click Properties on the toolbar, or double-click the device. The Home page for the device appears.

5. Click View Device Streams. All of the device streams for the selected device appear.

6. In the search field, append the device ID with a battery data point:

n /ts1/bat: Reports the percentage of remaining battery life.

n /ts1/abt: Reports the battery life threshold percentage setting.

7. Click the magnifying glass icon. The specified data streams appear.

Configure internal temperature settings

The Connect Sensor internal temperature is included as a report in Remote Manager data streams. Configure internal temperature alarms so that Connect Sensor sends alarm reports for high temperatures, low temperatures, and unusual temperature changes. For details about these options, see Internal Temperature option definitions.

CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature.

To configure global alarm options:

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Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure local interface settings: CLIand Bluetooth

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Internal Temperature.

6. Select On for Interface Enable to turn on this option.

7. Enter appropriate values for each option. Threshold and hysteresis values are in Celsius.

8. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Configure local interface settings: CLIand Bluetooth

Enable or disable the CLI or Bluetooth for Connect Sensor through the Local Interface Settings option. For details about these options, see Local Interface Settings option definitions.

Note Digi recommends that you keep the local interface settings enabled.

To configure local interface settings:

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.

4. Expand the Configuration menu.

5. Click Local Interface Settings.

6. Enable or disable the command line interface. The CLIis disabled by default.

n For CLIEnable, select On to enable CLI.

n For CLIEnable, select Off to disable CLI.

7. Enable Bluetooth. Bluetooth is disabled by default.

a. For Bluetooth Enable, select On to enable Bluetooth.

b. In the Bluetooth Device Name field, enter a value for the Bluetooth device name.

Note You can disable Bluetooth by selecting Off for Bluetooth Enable.

8. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

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Configure Connect Sensor device settings Configure device (report) settings

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

Configure device (report) settings

Use the Device Settings options in Remote Manager to configure Connect Sensor reporting. Together, these options control how often Connect Sensor captures data, how often data is reported, and how much data is included when it is sent to Remote Manager.

For details about the configuration options, see Device (report) settings option definitions.

CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature.

Note Reporting to Remote Manager more than twice a day reduces the battery life.

For example, the following settings cause the device to read the sensor input values every half hour, report that information twice a day, and send only the last four readings:

n Read Sensor Every: 30 minutes

n Report Sensor Data Every: 24 reads

n Send Last: 4 readings

If the sensor value reaches an alarm threshold, that data is sent as an alarm report during the next device wake cycle regardless of device settings.

To configure device options:

1. Sign into Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor you want to configure.

4. Click Configuration > Device Settings.

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5. Enter appropriate values for each option.

Notes:

n Send Location Every and GPS Enable are not supported.

n Reporting to Remote Manager more than twice a day reduces the battery life.

6. Apply the configuration changes:

a. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.

b. Select a scheduling option. See Schedule options.

Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

c. Click Schedule. Connect Sensor downloads and applies configuration changes the

next time it connects to Remote Manager.

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View device information

You can view current information about the device, such as battery percentage, connection history, mobile and cellular connection details, UTC time, and firmware versions.

You can view device information in either Remote Manager or in the CLI.

n View device information in Remote Manager

n View battery life for a device in Remote Manager

n Use the CLIto view status information for the device

n View battery life using the CLI

View device information in Remote Manager

The battery percentage, connection history, mobile and cellular connection details, UTC time, and firmware versions are available in the System Information menu in Remote Manager. This information is available from the last time Connect Sensor reported to Remote Manager.

Note For more information about Remote Manager, visit www.digi.com/products/cloud/digi-remote-

manager.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to review.

4. Click System Information > UTC Time to verify the time and date of the last report. The system information was current at that time and date.

5. Select a system detail in the System Information node to see additional information.

n Click System Information > Battery Percentage to view the percentage of battery

power remaining. If the remaining percentage is low, you should change the battery. For instructions, see Battery replacement.

n Click System Information > Mobile Information to view information about the device

and the firmware, such as the cellular signal strength.

n Click System Information > Version to view the version of the firmware installed on

the device.

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View battery life for a device in Remote Manager

You can view the battery life percentage for a device in Remote Manager.

Note You can also check the battery life percentage using the CLI. See View battery life using the CLI.

1. Sign in to Remote Manager.

2. Click Device Management > Devices.

3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to review.

4. Select System Information > Battery Percentage to view the percentage of battery power remaining. If the remaining percentage is low, you should change the battery. For instructions, see Battery replacement.

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View device and sensor data streams

You can use either Remote Manager or the Digi Connect Wizard mobile app to view device and sensor data streams.

n Remote Manager: View the most recently reported information and historical details about

device or sensor data in a table, graph, or raw data format.

n Digi Connect Wizard Mobile app: View real-time device or sensor data in a table or graph format

locally using a Bluetooth-enabled mobile device.

Use Remote Manager to view device and sensor data streams

The Connect Sensor device and sensor data appear as data streamsin Remote Manager.

About data streams

Data streams are individual, detailed device or sensor values that Connect Sensor reports to Remote Manager. For Connect Sensor, data streams include time-stamped information such as milliamps (mA), voltage, custom scaled units, internal temperature, alarms, thresholds, hysteresis, and more. Select a specific data stream to see its current value, as well as historical data.

The Connect Sensor data streams have a group and a corresponding short name. The following image and table provide details about the parts of a data stream.

Item Name Description

Connect Sensor

2 Group

3 Short name

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device ID Identifies the device.

Identifies the device-specific function or sensor for the data stream. For example, ain1 corresponds to the sensor for Analog: Voltage Input 1.

Identifies the specific data point. In this example, val is the raw analog voltage input value.

View device and sensor data streams Use Remote Manager to view device and sensor data streams

Data streams for custom scaled values

Remote Manager includes two data streams that report input values:

n val: Raw measurement in its original value, such as mA, voltage, or pulses.

n cval:Calculated measurement in its custom value, such as liters, watts, miles per hour,

degrees, and so on. This appears in data streams only when you configure Custom Scaled Sample settings for analog inputs or Custom Scaling Factor for a digital pulse counter.

The following images show how these two data streams appear in Remote Manager:

Additional information

To learn more about:

n Data stream groups and group-specific short names for Connect Sensor, see Data stream

definitions.

n General information for Remote Manager data streams, see the Data Streams section in the

Remote Manager User Guide.

View device data streams

To view data for a Connect Sensor device:

1. Sign into Remote Manager.

2. Access the Data Streams view:

n Click Device Management, double-click your device, and click View Device Streams.

n Click Data Services and enter the 15-digit device IMEI in the search field.

The Data Streams view appears showing all reported data for the selected device.

3. Click a data stream to display the details for the stream.

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4. To view historical information for a data stream, click one of the following options in the bottom half of the window:

n Click Charts to view the data as a graph.

n Click Raw Data to view the data in a table (see the following image).

Use the mobile app to view sensor data streams

Connect Sensor connects to the Digi Connect Wizard mobile app using Bluetooth Smart (low energy). The Digi Connect Wizard mobile app allows you to view real-time sensor data on a nearby mobile device.

Note When using an Android device, make sure it is running Android 4.4.3 or later.

To install and run the app:

Download the Digi Connect Wizard app.

2. Enable Bluetooth on your device and make sure it is near the Connect Sensor device.

3. Open the app.

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4. Wake Connect Sensor by doing one of the following:

n Open the enclosure and press the Wake button.

n Swipe the magnet across the front of the Connect Sensor device.

5. Tap Read Sensors > Find Devices to scan for devices.

6. Tap your Connect Sensor to list sensors on the device.

7. Tap a sensor name to see real-time data. Data points load at 5-second intervals.

Connect Sensor goes into sleep mode when you close the app. If you keep the app open, Connect Sensor remains awake and takes sensor readings. The device goes into sleep mode after 60 minutes. Keeping the app open for long periods of time can reduce battery life.

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Connect Sensor maintenance

Use the following information when you need to update or downgrade the firmware or replace the battery.

Firmware updates

You can use either the CLI or Remote Manager to update the Connect Sensor device firmware, reload the current firmware, install optional firmware, or downgrade to a previous version of the firmware.

Update the firmware using Remote Manager

Use Remote Manager to remotely update Connect Sensor firmware. Using this method, the firmware is updated the next time the device connects to Remote Manager.

1. Go to www.digi.com/support to download the Connect Sensor firmware file.

2. Sign in to Remote Manager.

3. Click Device Management > Devices tab.

4. Right-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure and click Firmware > Update Firmware.

5. Click the gear button and do the following:

a. Select One-time.

b. Set up the schedule.

c. Select Schedule Offline.

d. Click outside the Schedule Options pop-up window to return to the Update

Firmware window.

6. Click Browse and find the file.

7. Click Update Firmware. The firmware is updated the next time the device connects to Remote Manager.

8. Refresh your browser to get updated information.

9. Verify the firmware version in Remote Manager:

a. Click Device Management and find your Connect Sensor in the list of devices.

b. Verify the firmware version in the Firmware Level column is correct for your device.

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Connect Sensor maintenance Firmware updates

Update firmware from Connect Sensor

If you need to update the firmware before a scheduled push from Connect Sensor, you can physically wake Connect Sensor to force a connection between Connect Sensor and Remote Manager.

1. Schedule the firmware upgrade for the device in Remote Manager. For instructions, see

Update the firmware using Remote Manager.

2. When the upload is complete, go to the Connect Sensor device.

3. Use a magnet to wake the device. This forces a connection between Connect Sensor and Remote Manager.

4. The device wakes up, connect to Remote Manager, and the firmware upload occurs.

Update the firmware using the CLI

If you have physical access to Connect Sensor, you can use the CLI to update the firmware.

1. Download the Connect Sensor firmware file.

a. Go to the Connect Sensor product support page.

b. From the Product Support tab, click Firmware.

c. Download and install the firmware file.

2. Open the enclosure and make sure the battery is connected and the SIM card is installed.

3. Connect a USB type A to B cable from your computer to the USB type B port.

Note Do not use the mini USB port, which is covered by a red X in the graphic below.

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Connect Sensor maintenance Firmware updates

Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following configuration:

n Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to

Connect Sensor

n Baud rate or bits per second: 115200

n Data: 8 bit

n Parity: None

n Stop: 1 bit

n Flow control: None

5. Press the Wake button. The command prompt appears in the terminal program window.

6. In the terminal program:

a. Type fwupdate at the command prompt and select the YMODEM protocol to send

the firmware file to the device. Refer to your terminal program documentation for how to use the YMODEM protocol.

b. Press Enter. The device remains awake to load and install the firmware update.

After the device completes the change, it sends its updated status information to Remote Manager.

7. Press the Wake button and type status at the command prompt to verify the firmware version.

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Connect Sensor maintenance Battery replacement

Battery replacement

Before replacing the battery, review the safety information and make sure you have the necessary tools and equipment. For more information about battery life, see Battery life.

1. Open the enclosure.

2. Disconnect the battery.

a. Press in the tab at the top of the battery wire connector.

b. Pull up on the connector.

3. Remove the existing battery.

4. Place the new battery in the battery holder and connect the wiring to the battery port. Make sure the battery and its wiring are properly placed.

5. Press the Wake button and wait for the battery LED to slowly blink blue five times and then remain off.

6. Reassemble the device.

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Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor

The following tables provide definitions for Remote Manager user interface options and data streams for Connect Sensor devices.

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Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop and Analog: Voltage Input options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure analog inputs.

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect

Sensor

Option Description

Interface

Enables or disables the analog input source. On/Off Off

Enable

High Alarm

Enables or disables high alarm reports for the analog input source.

High Threshold

Specifies the input value that generates a high alarm report when High Alarm is On.

Low Alarm Enables or disables low alarm reports for the analog input

source.

Low Threshold

Specifies the input value that generates a low alarm report when Low Alarm is On, in the following units: Current Loop inputs — mA Voltage inputs — volts

Delta Low Alarm

Delta Low Threshold

Delta High Alarm

Enables or disables delta low alarm reports for the analog input source.

Specifies the input value that generates a delta low alarm report when Delta Low Alarm is On.

Enables or disables delta high alarm reports for the analog input source.

Range

Default

On/Off Off

n Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA)

Current loop: 20.0 mA Voltage: 10.0 volts

n Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts)

On/Off Off

n Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA)

Current loop: 4.0 mA Voltage: 0.0 volts

n Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts)

On/Off Off

n Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA)

Current loop: 16.0 mA Voltage: 10.0 volts

n Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts)

On/Off Off

Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option

Delta High Threshold

Specifies the input value that generates a delta high alarm report when Delta High Alarm is On.

n Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA)

n Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts)

Current loop: 16.0 mA Voltage: 10.0 volts

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Option Description

Range

Default

Sensor

Hysteresis

Sensor description

Custom Scaled Sample Unit

Custom Scaled Sample Value (y1)

Custom Scaled Sample Value (y2)

Oversampling (ovs)

Specifies the input value to keep an alarm on or shut off an alarm during high and low alarm states. 0 — hysteresis is off

n Current loop: 4.0 - 22 (mA)

n Voltage: 0.0 - 10.5 (volts)

Current loop: 1.0 mA Voltage: 1.0 volts

1 or more — hysteresis is on and managing alarms

Specifies description of the sensor for this input source. Text Empty

Specifies the unit of measurement this analog input is using

Text Empty

for the custom scaled sensor values.

Specifies the first data point associated with the following

Number 0 raw value: Current Loop inputs — 4 mA Voltage inputs — 0 volts

Specifies the second data point associated with the following

Number 0 raw value: Current Loop inputs — 20 mA Voltage inputs — 10 volts

Enables or disables oversampling. The feature is enabled when you specify how the readings should be manipulated:

n Average: An average of all of the readings taken. This

is the recommended option.

Off

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Off

Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option

Oversampling inter-sample Delay (ovi)

n Minimum: The minimum value of all of the readings

taken.

n Maximum: The maximum value of all of the readings

taken.

The time interval at which a sample is taken. 0 - 5000 milliseconds 50

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Option Description

Range

Default

Sensor

Oversampling Number Samples (ovn)

The number of samples that should be taken. 2 - 100 10

Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option

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Analog Power, Digital Power, and Serial Output option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Analog: Power Output and Digital: Power Output options. For details about setting these options, see:

n Enable and configure analog power outputs

n Enable and configure a digital power output

n Enable and configure a serial power output

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect

Sensor

Option Description

Power

Enables or disables the power output source. On/Off Off Output Enable

Output

Specifies the voltage level output for the analog power source. Level

Read Delay

Specifies the time in seconds that the sensor voltage is enabled before Connect Sensor reads its value. This

allows the sensor to stabilize to get an accurate reading.

Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which reduces battery life.

Range

n 3.3 volts

n 5 volts

n 15 volts

n 24 volts

0-120 seconds 0

Default

3.3 volts

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Cellular option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager cellular setting options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see

Configure cellular options.

Option Description

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APN

User Name Specifies the user name for your cellular network account. Use only when required by your cellular

Password Specifies the password for your cellular network account. Use only when required by your cellular

SIMPIN Specifies the PIN for your cellular network SIM card. Use only when required by your cellular

Identifies the access point name that connects your device to the correct cellular network.

service provider.

Device Cloud option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager server name settings for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see

Configure Remote Manager settings.

Option Description Value

Server Name

SSLEnable

Specifies the URL that connects your device to Remote Manager. This setting is configured by default.

Note Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical

Support.

Enables SSLencryption for data sent from Connect Sensor to Remote Manager.

Note Enabling SSL encryption significantly increases cellular data usage.

my.devicecloud.com

On: Enabled Off: Disabled (default)

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Option Description Value

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NTP Server Name

Network Time Protocol (NTP) server name that synchronizes Connect Sensor time with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This setting is configured by default.

Note Do not make changes to this setting without help from Digi Technical

Support.

Device (report) settings option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager device (report) setting options for Connect Sensor. For details about setting these options, see Configure

device (report) settings.

Option Description Range Default

Read Sensor Every

Report Sensor Data Every

Report Sensor Every N Days

How often Connect Sensor wakes to read the enabled sensors. The time is measured in minutes. Use this option when the device is configured to read sensors more than once a day.

How often the device wakes and sends sensor data to Remote Manager. 1 to 288 readings

How often sensor input values are sent to Remote Manager. The frequency is measured in days. Use this option when configuring Connect Sensor to report less than once per day. Set this option to 0 when Connect Sensor reports more than once per day.

time.devicecloud.com

5 minutes to 1440 minutes (24 hours) 720

minutes (12 hours)

0 to 31 days

Note Digi recommends configuring

Connect Sensor to report at least once per week.

0 days

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Option Description Range Default

First Daily Report At HHMM

Send Last

Send Location Every

GPS Enable

Buffer Sensor Data Before Alarm

Specifies the time that is used to reset the device's schedule to the beginning of a new

0 to 1439 (minutes)

60 day and send the first daily report. The time is noted as the number of minutes after midnight UTC. Examples:

n 0 minutes = midnight UTC

n 60 minutes = 1 hour after midnight UTC

n 360 minutes = 6 hours after midnight UTC

How many sensor values are included in each report to Remote Manager. If set to 0, all

0 to 65536 readings buffered data is sent. For example, you have four sensors and set Send Last to 5. With these settings, Connect Sensor sends up to 20 sensor values in one report, which includes up to five of the most recent sensor values for each of the four sensors. The actual number of sensor values included in a report depends on how often Connect Sensor wakes and sends a report. If you configure your Connect Sensor to send a report at every wake, then each report will have only one sensor value for each sensor.

This option will be available in a future release of Connect Sensor. N/A N/A

Defines the number of seconds of sampled data collected before an alarm occurred

0 to 300 5 that should be saved and pushed after an alarm occurs.

This field is available only if the CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware has been uploaded to the device.

Buffer Sensor Data After Alarm

Defines the number of seconds of sampled data collected after an alarm occurred that should be saved and pushed after an alarm occurs.

This field is available only if the CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware has been uploaded to the device.

0 to 300 10

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Digital Input option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Input options. For details about setting these options, see Enable

and configure a digital input.

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor Digital Input option definitions

Option Description

Interface Enable

High Alarm

Low Alarm Enables or disables low alarm reports for the digital input source. When enabled, sends an alarm report when the pin is

Delta Low Alarm

Delta High Alarm

Rising Edge Wake

Falling Edge Wake

Enable pullup

Enables or disables the digital input source. On/Off Off

Enables or disables high alarm reports for the digital input source. When enabled, sends an alarm report when the pin is high.

low.

Enables or disables delta low alarm reports for the digital input source. When enabled, sends an alarm report for a falling transition.

Enables or disables delta high alarm reports for the digital input source. When enabled, sends an alarm report for a rising transition.

Enables or disables the device to monitor a digital input during sleep mode. When enabled, wakes the device when the digital input changes from low voltage to high voltage (rising edge) and reports the value to Remote Manager with the other sensor and device data.

Enables or disables the device to monitor a digital input during sleep mode. When enabled, wakes the device when the digital input changes from high voltage to low voltage (falling edge) and reports the value to Remote Manager with the other sensor and device data.

Enables or disables the internal pull-up resistor to drive a logic level voltage. For example, use this to drive a logic voltage across a mechanical switch to read the value (open or closed) of the mechanical switch.

Range

On/Off Off

Default

Sensor description

Specifies description of the sensor for this input source. Text Empty

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Digital Output option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital: Output options. For details about setting these options, see Enable

and configure a digital output.

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor Digital Output option definitions

Option Description

Interface Enable

Output Level

Toggle Output on

Enable pullup

Sensor description

Enables or disables the digital output source. On/Off Off

Sets the open collector digital output as follows:

n High output:If the internal pull-up is enabled, the line is pulled up to 3.3 volts. If

the internal pull-up is not enabled and there is no external pull-up, the line is high impedance.

n Low output: The output is shorted to ground.

Controls the level of the DOUT signal when an alarm condition occurs. A default DOUTstate can be selected and then configured to toggle when a specified level alarm is detected on the specified analog input. The signal remains in the toggled state until the alarm condition is cleared, including any alarm level hysteresis.

For more information, see Toggle digital output on alarm.

Enables or disables the internal pull-up resistor to drive a logic level voltage. On/Off Off

Specifies description of the sensor for this output source. Text Empty

Range

Low output/ High output

High or low alarm on one analog input, either voltage input or current loop

Default

Low output

None

Toggle digital output on alarm

You can use the Toggle Output on field in the Digital Output page to control the level of the DOUT signal when an alarm condition occurs. A default DOUTstate can be selected and then configured to toggle when a specified level alarm is detected on the specified analog input. The signal remains in the toggled state until the alarm condition is cleared, including any alarm level hysteresis.

You can toggle the digital output in response to only one level alarm on one analog input (either a voltage input or a current loop).

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For example, if the DOUT is ON during normal operation and an alarm occurs, the DOUT toggles to OFF. When the alarm condition is cleared, the DOUT

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor Digital Output option definitions

toggles back to ON. To configure this option:

n An alarm option must be selected from the Toggle Output on field in the Digital Output settings page. Options are available for low or high

alarms on an analog input 1, 2, 3, or 4. Only one alarm can be selected. An analog input alarm can be enabled on either a voltage input or a current loop.

n Alarm conditions for the selected alarm type must be configured for the corresponding analog input.

Note Alarms are only evaluated as sensors are read, and the interval between readings can be significant, even with a device using Continuous

Monitoring firmware. Note that a reading may be delayed if the device is communicating with the Digi Remote Manager. For this reason, this feature should not be used when safety is critical.

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Digital Pulse Counter option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Digital:Pulse Counter options. For additional information about using these options, see Enable and configure a digital pulse counter.

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor Digital Pulse Counter option definitions

Option Description

Interface Enable Enables or disables the digital input source. On/Off Off

High Alarm Enables or disables high alarm reports for the digital pulse counter. On/Off Off

High Threshold

Low Alarm Enables or disables low alarm reports for the digital pulse counter source. On/Off Off

Low Threshold

Hysteresis

Enable pullup Enables or disables the internal pull-up resistor to drive a logic level voltage. On/Off Off

Sensor description Specifies description of the sensor for the pulse counter. Text Empty

Custom Scaled Sample Unit

Custom Scaling Factor

Specifies the number of pulses that generates a high alarm report when High Alarm is On.

Specifies the number of pulses that generates a low alarm report when Low Alarm is On.

Specifies when to keep an alarm on or shut off an alarm during high and low alarm states. 0 — hysteresis is off 1 or more — hysteresis is on and managing alarms

Specifies the unit of measurement the pulse counter uses for the custom scaled sensor values. Text Empty

Specifies the number used to convert each pulse into the custom scaled sample unit. For example, if one pulse equals 0.011 inches, you would enter 0.011 in this field.

Range

Number 0

Default

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Global Alarm Settings option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager global alarm options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see

Configure the global battery alarm for a device.

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor Global Alarm Settings option definitions

Option Description

Battery Life

Specifies a battery life percentage, below which the device considers to be an alarm condition. This condition is reflected in the state of the LEDs during a manual wake, and in an indication of a global alarm in the /ts1/dwt datapoint. The battery level datapoint (/ts1/bat) reflects the most recent battery reading when data is pushed to the cloud.

Range

1-100 50

Default

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Internal Temperature option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager internal temperature monitoring options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see Configure internal temperature settings.

CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature.

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor Internal Temperature option definitions

Option Description

Interface Enable

High Alarm

High Threshold

Low Alarm Enables or disables low alarm reports for the internal temperature value. On/Off Off

Low Threshold

Hysteresis

Enables or disables the internal temperature sensor. On/Off Off

Enables or disables high alarm reports for the internal temperature value. On/Off Off

Specifies the internal temperature in degrees Celsius that generates a high alarm report when High Alarm isOn.

Specifies the internal temperature in degrees Celsius that generates a low alarm report when Low Alarm isOn.

Specifies the degrees in Celsius to keep an alarm on or shut off an alarm during high and low alarm states. 0 — Hysteresis is off 1 or more — Hysteresis is on and managing alarms

Range

-100 to 100 50.0

-100 to 100 0

0 to 100 5.0

Default

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Local Interface Settings option definitions

The following table provides Remote Manager CLI and Bluetooth options for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using these options, see

Configure local interface settings: CLIand Bluetooth.

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor Local Interface Settings option definitions

Option Description

CLI Enable Enables or disables the command line interface (CLI) for local changes to the device. On/Off On

Bluetooth Enable

Bluetooth Device Name

Enables or disables the Bluetooth interface used to communicate with other devices. On/Off On

Specifies the name of the with a nearby device.

Connect Sensor

device that appears in a list of available Bluetooth devices when pairing

Modbus Protocol Settings option definitions

Note The Modbus protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware.

The following table provides Remote Manager definitions for Connect Sensor Modbus protocol options. For details about setting these options, see

Enable and configure the Modbus protocol.

Option Description

Protocol enable Enables or disables the Modbus protocol. On/Off Off

Device Status Alarm Mask

Serial framing mode The transmission mode.

Determines whether error information should be pushed immediately when an alarm occurs.

Range

On/Off

RTU ASCII

Default

Off

RTU

Range

Text Empty

Default

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Option Description

Range

Default

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Serial baud bits The baud rate.

Serial data bits The number of data bits that can be sent in a packet.

Serial stop bits The bit that marks the end of a unit transition.

Serial parity The check bit for detecting an error in transmission.

Station 1: Slave Address

Station 1: Variable List List of variable addresses on the specified station that you want to

Station 2: Slave Address

A station address configured for the sensor. When the value is set to 0, this station is skipped.

monitor. The items in the list must be separated by a comma without spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list.

A station address configured for the sensor. When the value is set to 0, this station is skipped.

600 230400 (fixed values within this range)

7 8

1 2

none odd even

0 - 247

63 characters

0 - 247

19200

none

blank

Station 2: Variable List List of variable addresses on the specified station that you want to

monitor. The items in the list must be separated by a comma without spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list.

Station 3: Slave Address

A station address configured for the sensor. When the value is set to 0, this station is skipped.

63 characters

0 - 247

blank

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Option Description

Range

Default

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Station 3: Variable List List of variable addresses on the specified station that you want to

monitor. The items in the list must be separated by a comma without spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list.

Station 4: Slave Address

A station address configured for the sensor. When the value is set to 0, this station is skipped.

Station 4: Variable List List of variable addresses on the specified station that you want to

monitor. The items in the list must be separated by a comma without spaces. The list is limited to 63 characters, which allows for 8 to 10 variables in a list.

63 characters

0 - 247

63 characters

blank

Data stream definitions

The following sections provide Remote Manager data streams descriptions for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see Use Remote

Manager to view device and sensor data streams.

Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams

The following table provides data stream group definitions for Connect Sensor. For additional information about using data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

Group Description

ain Data streams for analog voltage input sources 1 - 4, identified as follows:

ain1 — Analog: Voltage Input 1 ain2 — Analog: Voltage Input 2 ain3 — Analog: Voltage Input 3 ain4 — Analog: Voltage Input 4

avout Data streams for analog power output sources 1 - 4, identified as follows:

avout1 — Analog: Power Output 1 avout2 — Analog: Power Output 2 avout3 — Analog: Power Output 3 avout4 — Analog: Power Output 4

cl Data streams for analog current loop input sources 1 - 4, identified as follows:

cl1 — Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 1 cl2 — Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 2 cl3 — Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 3 cl4 — Analog: 4-20mA Current Loop 4

din1 Data stream for the Digital:Input source

dout1 Data stream for the Digital:Output source

dvout1 Data stream for the Digital:Power Output source

pcnt1 Data stream for the Digital:Pulse Counter source

temp1 Data stream for the Internal Temperature sensor

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Data stream definitions Connect Sensor device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions

Group Description

ts1 Data stream for the following Connect Sensor device-specific settings:

Cellular Settings Device Cloud Settings Device Settings Global Alarm Settings System Information

ui Data stream for Local Interface Settings options

Connect Sensor device-specific (ts1 and ui) data stream definitions

The following table provides data streams definitions for the Connect Sensor device (ts1 and ui). For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:

n Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

n Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

Short name Long name Description

abt Alarm

battery

apn APN Access point name for the cellular network your device uses.

bat Battery level Estimated percentage of battery life remaining.

bte Bluetooth

enable

btn Bluetooth

display name

cli CLI enable

dwt Device wake

reason

fwv Firmware

version

isn Cloud server

name

Battery Life threshold setting; for example, 75 (percent).

Bluetooth module enabled or disabled: 0 — Bluetooth off 1 — Bluetoothon

Name of the Bluetooth devices when pairing with a nearby device. For example,

gauge

Command line interface enabled or disabled for local device changes: 0 — CLI off 1 — CLI on

Reason the device woke up: 2 — Normal reading or report 3 — Alarm reading or report 8 — Wakeup report

Firmware version on the device; for example, 2.0.1.19.

Server address that

Connect Sensor

device that appears in a list of available

Connect Sensor

uses to connect to

Remote Manager

H2O

nsn NTP server

name

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NTP server address used to remotely synchronize time on the device.

Data stream definitions Analog input (ain and cl) data stream definitions

Short name Long name Description

rdp Read period

(minutes)

rsi RSSI Signal strength of the cellular connection.

sdc Send count Maximum number of readings sent during one report.

sdp Send interval Number of scheduled wake cycles for sensor readings between each report.

sdpd Read period

(days)

ssl TLS/SSLdata

encryption

sst Send start

time

Number of minutes between wake cycles for sensor readings.

Number of days between readings. When using sdpd, the device follows the First Daily Report At HHMM (sst) setting.

TLS/SSLdata encryption for the Connect Sensor connection to Remote Manager: 0 — TLS/SSL data encryption off 1 — TLS/SSL data encryption on

Number of minutes after midnight UTC that the new day begins and the first report of the day is sent.

Analog input (ain and cl) data stream definitions

The following table provides data stream definitions for both the voltage analog input (ain) and the current loop analog input (cl) groups for Connect Sensor.

For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:

n Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

n Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

Short name Long name Description

adh Alarm delta high

adl Alarm delta low

aem Alarm enable mask

Delta High threshold setting. ain (1- 4) — volts cl (1 - 4) — mA

Delta Low threshold setting. ain (1- 4) — volts cl (1 - 4) — mA

Alarms that are enabled during the report; the value in the data stream equals the sum of the enabled alarms: 1 — Alarm high enabled (alh) 2 — Alarm low enabled (all) 4 — Alarm delta low enabled (adl) 8 — Alarm delta high enabled (adh) For example, if you have the Alarm high and Alarm low enabled, the aem data stream value is 3. If you have all alarms enabled, the aem data stream value is 15.

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Data stream definitions Analog (avout), digital (dvout1),and serial power output data stream definitions

Short name Long name Description

ahy Alarm hysteresis

alh Alarm high

all Alarm low

arm Alarm reason mask

cval Custom value Value calculated from the raw value (val) and custom scaled

dsc Description

ena Sensor enable

Hysteresis setting. Examples: ain (1- 4) — 1.0 (volts) cl (1 - 4) — 1.0 (mA)

High Threshold setting. Examples: ain (1- 4) — 8 (volts) cl (1 - 4) — 14 (mA)

Low Threshold setting. Examples: ain (1- 4) — 2 (volts) cl (1 - 4) — 6 (mA)

Alarms that are active during the report; the value in the data stream equals the sum of the active alarms: 1 — Alarm high active (alh) 2 — Alarm low active (all) 4 — Alarm delta low active (adl) 8 — Alarm delta high active (adh) For example, if the Alarm high and Alarm low are active during the report, the arm data stream value is 3.

unit values for y1 and y2 (described in this table).

Description of the sensor.

Sensor enabled or disabled: 0 — Sensor off 1 — Sensor on

unit Custom unit string Unit for the custom value (cval).

val Raw value Measured analog voltage or current loop input.

y1 Custom unit, point 1

Custom unit, point 2 Custom value associated with the following raw value:

Custom value associated with the following raw value: ain (1 - 4) — 0 volts cl (1 - 4) — 4 mA

ain (1 - 4) — 10 volts cl (1 - 4) — 20 mA

Analog (avout), digital (dvout1),and serial power output data stream definitions

The following table provides data stream definitions for the analog power output (avout 1 - 4), digital power output (dvout1), and serial power output groups for Connect Sensor.

For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:

n Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

n Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

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Data stream definitions Digital input (din1) data stream definitions

Short name Long name Description

ena Voltage output status

out Voltage output level

rdl Read delay Time in seconds that the sensor voltage is enabled before

Voltage output enabled or disabled: 0 — Output off 1 — Output on

Level of voltage output: 0 — 3.3 volts 1 — 5 volts 2 — 15 volts 3 — 24 volts

Connect Sensor stabilize to get an accurate reading.

reads its value. This allows the sensor to

Digital input (din1) data stream definitions

The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital input (din1) group for Connect Sensor.

For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:

n Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

n Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

Short name Long name Description

aem Alarm enable mask

arm Alarm reason mask

dsc Description

ena Sensor enable

Identifies the user-configured description of the sensor.

Sensor enabled or disabled: 0 — Sensor off 1 — Sensor on

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Short name Long name Description

puen Pull-up enable

wem Wake enable mask

Pull-up resistor to 3.3 volts enabled or disabled: 0 — Pull-up disabled 1 — Pull-up enabled

Wake enabled when the digital input signal changes; the value in the data stream equals the sum of the enabled values: 1 – Wake on a rising edge of the input 2 – Wake on a falling edge of the input For example, to wake on any edge, the wem data stream value is 3.

Digital output (dout1) data stream definitions

The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital output (dout1) group for Connect Sensor.

For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:

n Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

n Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

Short name Long name Description

dsc Description

Identifies the user-configured description of the sensor.

ena Sensor enable

out Digital output value

puen Pull-up enable

tog Toggle Output on

Sensor enabled or disabled: 0 — Sensor off 1 — Sensor on

Digital output on or off: 0 — Digital output at low voltage 1 — Digital output at high voltage

Pull-up resistor to 3.3 volts enabled or disabled: 0 — Pull-up disabled 1 — Pull-up enabled

Toggle digital output on alarm: 0 — Disabled 1 — Analog 1 High Alarm 2 — Analog 1 Low Alarm 3 — Analog 2 High Alarm 4 — Analog 2 Low Alarm 5 — Analog 3 High Alarm 6 — Analog 3 Low Alarm 7 — Analog 4 High Alarm 8 — Analog 4 Low Alarm

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Data stream definitions Digital pulse counter (pcnt1) data stream definitions

Digital pulse counter (pcnt1) data stream definitions

The following table provides data stream definitions for the digital pulse counter (pcnt1) group for Connect Sensor.

For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:

n Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

n Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

Short name Long name Description

aem Alarm enable mask

ahy Alarm hysteresis

alh Alarm high

all Alarm low

arm Alarm reason mask

cval Custom value Value calculated from the raw value (val).

dsc Description

ena Sensor enable

Alarms that are enabled during the report; the value in the data stream equals the sum of the enabled alarms: 1 — Alarm high enabled (alh) 2 — Alarm low enabled (all) For example, if you have the Alarm high and Alarm low enabled, the aem data stream value is 3.

Hysteresis setting; for example, 2 (pulses).

High Threshold setting; for example, 4000 (pulses).

Low Threshold setting; for example 50 (pulses).

Alarms that are active during the report; the value in the data stream equals the sum of the active alarms: 1 — Alarm high active (alh) 2 — Alarm low active (all) For example, if the Alarm high and Alarm low are active during the report, the arm data stream value is 3.

Identifies the user-configured description of the sensor.

Sensor enabled or disabled: 0 — Sensor off 1 — Sensor on

puen Pull-up enable

scl Custom value scaling

factor

unit Custom unit string Identifies the user-configured unit for the custom value

val Raw value Number of pulses since the last reading.

Pull-up resistor to 3.3 volts enabled or disabled: 0 — Pull-up disabled 1 — Pull-up enabled

Scaling factor used to calculate the custom value (cval) from the raw value (val).

(cval).

Temperature sensor (temp1) data stream definitions

The following table provides data stream definitions for the temperature sensor (temp1) group for Connect Sensor.

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CAUTION! If Connect Sensor sends reports less than 15 minutes apart, it may result in an internal temperature that is above the ambient temperature.

For additional information about data streams, refer to the following:

n Use data streams to analyze Connect Sensor data, see About data streams.

n Data streams group definitions, see Group definitions for Connect Sensor data streams.

Short name Long name Description

aem Alarm enable mask

ahy Alarm hysteresis

alh Alarm high

all Alarm low

arm Alarm reason mask

ena Sensor enable

val Raw value Measured temperature.

Hysteresis setting; for example, 2.0 (Celsius).

High Threshold setting; for example, 50.0 (Celsius).

Low Threshold setting; for example -30.0 (Celsius).

Sensor enabled or disabled: 0 — Sensor off 1 — Sensor on

Modbus (modb1) data stream definitions

The following table provides data stream definitions for the Modbus protocol.

Note The Modbus protocol is available only with Connect Sensor+ hardware.

Some data stream information pushed to Remote Manager includes the Modbus device address identified during device detection. For examples, see About data streams.

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Data stream definitions Modbus (modb1) data stream definitions

Short name Long name Description

aem Alarm enable mask

baud Baud rate

dbt Data bits

ena Modbus protocol enable

err Error response status

value

mode Modbus serial

transmission mode

Modbus alarm enabled or disabled: 0 — Modbus alarm disabled 1 — Modbusalarm enabled

The baud rate. Value can be 600 - 230400.

The number of data bits that can be sent in a packet:

n 7

n 8

Modbus protocol enabled or disabled: 0 — Modbus protocol disabled 1 — Modbus protocol enabled

Error values: 1 - Illegal function 2 - Illegal data address 3 - Illegal data value 4 - Device failure 128 - Timeout

Specifies the Modbus serial transmission mode:

n rtu

n ascii

par Parity

saddr<1-4>Modbus station

addresses

sbt Stop bit

val Variable that returns a

value

vars<1-4> Corresponding Modbus

variable list

The check bit for detecting an error in transmission:

n none

n odd

n even

The station address number that is configured for the Modbus sensor device.

The bit that marks the end of a unit transition.

n 1

n 2

Coils and discrete inputs will be 0 or 1. Input and holding registers will be 16-bit unsigned integer values, or signed floating point values, depending on configuration.

Comma-separated list of variable addresses.

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Data streams for Modbus protocol

Item Name Description

Connect Sensor

device ID Identifies the device.

2 Group

3 Modbus station address Identifies the station address that is being monitored.

4 Modbus variable address Identifies the variable address that is being monitored at the

5 Short name

Identifies the device-specific function or sensor for the data stream. For example, modb1 corresponds to the sensor for a device with Modbusprotocol enabled.

specified station address.

Identifies the specific data point. In this example, val is the value that is returned.

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Use the CLI with Connect Sensor

If you have physical access to Connect Sensor, you can use the CLI (Command Line Interface) to perform firmware updates, configure the device, and verify Connect Sensor status information.

To use CLI commands, you must connect a USB cable from a computer to Connect Sensor, and then open a terminal program in the computer. You can enter CLI commands in the terminal program:

n Use the fwupdate command to update the firmware on the device.

n Use the status command to display device information.

n Use the set command combined with additional commands to configure device and sensor

settings.

The sections below explain how to connect to Connect Sensor and perform some standard functions.

n Open a terminal program and use CLIcommands

n Update the firmware using the CLI

n Use the CLIto view status information for the device

n Verify cellular network coverage using the CLI

n View battery life using the CLI

Open a terminal program and use CLIcommands

You can use CLI commands to perform actions on Connect Sensor. To use CLI commands, you must connect a USB cable from a computer to Connect Sensor, and then open a terminal program in the computer.

1. Open the Connect Sensor enclosure and make sure the battery is connected.

2. Connect a USB type A to B cable from your computer to the USB type B port.

Note Do not use the mini USB port, which is covered by a red X in the graphic below.

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3. You may need to install device drivers or wait for your computer to automatically install them when connecting Connect Sensor to a computer using a USB cable. Digi recommends drivers available at www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.

4. Open a terminal program on a computer and connect to Connect Sensor using the following configuration:

n Connection port: Connect to the COM port associated with the USB cable connected to

Connect Sensor

n Baud rate or bits per second: 115200

n Data: 8 bit

n Parity: None

n Stop: 1 bit

n Flow control: None

5. Press the Wake button on Connect Sensor and wait 5-10 seconds after the cellular LED starts blinking.

6. Type your CLI command and press Enter.

n fwupdate: Update the firmware on the device. See Update the firmware using the CLI.

n status: Display status information. See Use the CLIto view status information for the

device.

n set: Configure device and sensor settings.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Digi Connect® Sensor

Get started

Learn about Connect Sensor product components

Verify product components

Connect Sensor LEDs

Connect Sensor ports and buttons

Wake Connect Sensor

Set up a Connect Sensor

Safety information

Assemble Connect Sensor

Install the magnet mount

Configure the cellular connection

Check the cellular connection

Wire the I/O sensors

Add a device to Digi Remote Manager

Technical specifications

Maximum power and frequency bands

Connect Sensor product specifications

Cell modem transmit (TX) output power

Hardware

Battery inspection

Battery life

Battery percentage ranges and replacement

Battery passivization

Battery percentage and external power

CSENSE Continuous Monitoring power source

Connect Sensor hardware replacement

Firmware

CSENSE Continuous Monitoring firmware

Enable continuous monitoring on digital input

Enable continuous monitoring on analog input

Configure the buffer time for continuous monitoring

Configure pins and protocols

Enable and configure analog inputs

Enable and configure analog power outputs

Enable and configure a digital input

Enable and configure a digital pulse counter

Enable and configure a digital output

Enable and configure a digital power output

Enable and configure the Modbus protocol

Enable and configure a serial power output

Modbus station addresses and locations

About analog and digital input options

Alarms

Hysteresis

Custom scaled sensor values

Oversampling

Schedule options

Immediate

One-Time

Recurring

Configure Connect Sensor device settings

Configure cellular options

Configure Remote Manager settings

Configure battery life percentage alarms

Battery life alarm and alarm notification

Create a battery life alarm for Connect Sensor devices

Configure the global battery alarm for a device

Configure internal temperature settings

Configure device (report) settings

View device information

View device information in Remote Manager

View battery life for a device in Remote Manager

View device and sensor data streams

Use Remote Manager to view device and sensor data streams

About data streams

View device data streams

Use the mobile app to view sensor data streams

Connect Sensor maintenance

Firmware updates

Update the firmware using Remote Manager

Update firmware from Connect Sensor

Update the firmware using the CLI

Battery replacement

Remote Manager option definitions for Connect Sensor

Analog Current Loop Input and Voltage Input option definitions