Maxon SDI-12 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 3

RF EXPOSURE AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY COMPLIANCE ........................................................... 4

Caution ................................................................................................................................ 4

General Safety .................................................................................................................... 4

Vehicle Safety .................................................................................................................... 5

Potentially Unsafe Areas .................................................................................................... 6

REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................................................................... 7

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 8

SDI Features ................................................................................................................................. 8

SDI-12 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 8

SDI-12 Wiring .............................................................................................................................. 10

SDI-12 Commands Supported ................................................................................................. 11

SDI-12 Data Format .................................................................................................................. 11

SDI-12 Configuration ................................................................................................................. 13

SDI12 Setup Example: ...................................................................................................... 15

Counter Logging .............................................................................................................. 19

FTP Client .................................................................................................................................... 20

LogConfig utility ........................................................................................................................ 21

Sensor Configuration ........................................................................................................ 23

Measurement Configuration ........................................................................................... 24

Setup Considerations ............................................................................................................... 25

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C ONTACT I NFORMATION

In keeping with Maxon's dedicated customer support policy, we encourage you to contact us.

TECHNICAL:

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm*

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

* Public holidays excluded

SALES:

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm*

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

* Public holidays excluded

WEBSITE: www.maxon.com.au

Maxon has also added for the benefit of developers and integrators, a forum on our website that

can be accessed to discuss this product and/or technical matters in relation to your applications.

All questions raised within this portal will be answered.

FORUM: www.maxon.com.au/forum

ADDRESS:

Maxon Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

36a Gibson Avenue, Padstow

Sydney, NSW, Australia 2211

POSTAL ADDRESS

Maxon Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

Po Box 1, Revesby North,

Sydney, NSW Australia 2212

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RF EXPOSURE AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY

COMPLIANCE

The use of this device in any other type of host configuration may not comply with the RF

exposure requirements and should be avoided. During operation, a 20 cm separation distance

should be maintained between the antenna, whether extended or retracted, and the

user’s/bystander’s body (excluding hands, wrists, feet, and ankles) to ensure RF exposure

compliance. The modem is not designed for, nor intended to be, used in applications within 20

cm (8 inches) of the body of the user. Continued compliance of the equipment relies upon it

being used with an AS/NZS 60950.1 approved SELV power supply.

Caution

Change or modification without the express consent of Maxon Electronics Australia Pty. Ltd.

voids the user’s authority to use the equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. The modem is a

transmitting device with similar output power to a mobile phone. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with instructions,

can cause harmful radiation to radio communication. Use only the supplied or an approved

antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,

damage the device, or result in violation of RF exposure regulations.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the

equipment does cause harmful interference in radio and television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

! Re-orient or relocate the receiving radio or TV antenna

! Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver

! Contact Maxon Australia Technical Support for assistance.

General Safety

RF Interference Issues: Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by carefully following

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safety guidelines below:

! Switch OFF the Modem when in an aircraft. The use of cellular telephones in aircraft is

illegal. It may endanger the operation of the aircraft and/or disrupt the cellular network.

Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services

to the offender, legal action, or both.

! Switch OFF the Modem in the vicinity of gasoline or diesel fuel pumps or before filling a

vehicle with fuel.

! Switch OFF the Modem in hospitals and any other place where medical equipment may

be in use.

! Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or in

areas of blasting operations.

! There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your Modem in the vicinity of

inadequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids and

pacemakers. Please consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is

adequately protected.

! Operation of the Modem in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may cause

interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and

manufacturers’ recommendations.

! The modem contains sensitive electronic circuitry. Do not expose the modem to any

liquids, high temperatures or shock. The modem is not waterproof. Please keep it dry

and store it in a cool, dry place.

! Only use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by the manufacturer.

Using unauthorized accessories may affect your modem’s performance, damage your

modem and violate related national regulations.

! Always handle the modem with care. There are no user serviceable parts inside the

modem. Unauthorised dismantling or repair of the modem will void the warranty.

Vehicle Safety

! Do not use the Modem while driving.

! Respect national regulations on the use of cellular telephones in vehicles. Road safety

always comes first.

! If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, the operation of the Modem could interfere with the

correct functioning of the vehicle’s electronics. To avoid such problems, be sure that the

installation has been performed by qualified personnel.

! Verification of the protection of vehicle electronics should be part of the installation.

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Note: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Maxon

Australia could void the warranty.

Potentially Unsafe Areas

Posted Facilities: Turn off this device in any facility or area when posted notices require you to

do so.

Blasting Areas: Turn off your device where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions and

follow any regulations or rules.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres: Turn off your device when you are in any area with a

potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could

cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They

include:

! fuelling areas such as gas or petrol stations

! below deck on boats

! transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals

! vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane

! areas when the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders

! avoid using the modem in areas that emit electromagnetic waves or enclosed metallic

structures e.g. lifts.

! any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your engine

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R EVISION H ISTORY

Product

Smartmax SDI-12

Model

MA-2010

Document Type

FDS

Current Version Number

1.2

Status of the Document

Public Release

Revision Date

October 2012

Total Number of Pages

27

- Revision History

Level

Date

History

1.0

Feb 2012

Internal/Public Release Version

1.2

October 2012

Added Counter logging and Logconfig command line utility

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Introduction

SDI-12 is a simple ASCII-based protocol and communications standard, used by a multitude of

environmental measurement and monitoring equipment types, including rain gauges, water

quality sensors and pressure sensors.

The Smartmax with SDI-12 functionality is a high performance, self contained, data logger

suitable for measuring a number of sensor types.

SDI Features

• Smartmax modem with SDI-12 Interface.

• Supports up to 10 SDI-12 sensors with up to 10 measurement types per sensor.

• Simple and easy configuration using the Smartmax web interface.

• Configurable identification of sensor and measurement type.

• SDI-12 data is stored in CSV format.

• Configurable sampling rate.

• Built in FTP client with scheduler.

• Supports storage of up to 30 days of measurement data*. (This data storage is dependant on

the number of measurements and sampling rate)

SDI-12 Installation

1. Connect the Mini USB cable to the LAN port on the Smartmax. This will require

installation of ethernet drivers provided on the CD.

2. Plug the USB cable to a USB port on the computer and power on the SmartMax

3. Windows will prompt you for the LAN drivers; select install the drivers from a specific

location and browse the SmartMax CD > Drivers > Ethernet drivers.

4. After Windows has successfully installed the USB to Ethernet/RNDIS driver, the

computer will be assigned an IP address from the SmartMax DHCP range (Default is

192.168.0.x)

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5. Start Internet Explorer or any other Internet browser and type the following in the

Address bar http://192.168.0.1 and hit enter.

6. You will be prompted for the SmartMax web interface username and password, default

is:

Username: admin

Password: admin

7. After successfully logging in to the Smartmax Web Page, change the Mode option

under the WAN page to Modem Router Mode as shown below. SDI-12 will not work in

any other mode.

8. Go to the license page and make sure that the SDI-12 feature is enabled, if not please

refer to the Quick start guide supplied by Maxon with the SDI-12 Kit.