Obvius, LLC A7810 Installation And Operation Manual

AcquiLite EMB – Data Acquisition Server

Obvius, LLC

Installation and Operation Manual

Model A7810

Date Aug 10, 2011

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Product Application Limitation

Obvius products are not intended for use in critical applications such as nuclear facilities, human implantable devices or life support. Obvius is not liable, in whole or in part, for any claims or damages arising from such uses.

Obvius strongly believes in continuous improvement, therefore we must reserve the right to change specifications and product offerings without notice. Where possible, we will substitute products with equivalent functionality when necessary.

NOTICE

● This product is not intended for life safety applications.

● Do not install this product in hazardous or classified locations.

● The installer is responsible for conformance to all applicable codes.

FCC Part 15 Information

Note: This equipment has been tested by the manufacturer and found to comply with the limits of a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Modifications of this product without the express authorization of Obvius nullify this statement.

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Table of Contents

Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation Checklist..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Markings and Symbols:................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Hardware Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

A7810 Features and Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Electrical Connections............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Basic Network Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Laptop/Computer Setup........................................................................................................................................................................... 8

AcquiLite Administration Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 10

Security........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Modbus........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Device List............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Device List Options......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Device Details. ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Device Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Advanced Configuration Options.................................................................................................................................................... 14

Manual Device Add Options........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting Pulse inputs................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Modbus Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Alarm Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Modbus Framework............................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Wireless....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Networking.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Network Status...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Ethernet setup........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems...................................................................................................................................................... 18

System Options............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Status.....................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Processes............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Date and Time....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Universal Time Is Your Friend........................................................................................................................................................19

System logs............................................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Firmware Update...................................................................................................................................................................................20

Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Host Lookup.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Connection Test..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

LCD Console............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Log File Data............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Log File Status.......................................................................................................................................................................................23

Log File Format..................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Log Storage Capacity............................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Uploading data to the BMO website...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Retrieving Data From the AcquiLite........................................................................................................................................................... 26

HTTP Direct from the AcquiLite........................................................................................................................................................... 26

FTP Direct from the AcquiLite..............................................................................................................................................................26

Enertrax download direct from the AcquiLite........................................................................................................................................27

HTTP/Post Upload To Building Manager Online.................................................................................................................................. 27

HTTP/Post Upload To Your Database Server.......................................................................................................................................27

Removing Data From the AcquiLite...................................................................................................................................................... 27

Linking to AcquiLite Device Status Pages.............................................................................................................................................28

Mechanical Drawings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

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Overview

The AcquiLite™ data acquisition system is designed to allow owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities with a cost-effective means of gathering crucial information in a timely manner. To meet these requirements, the AcquiLite™ system provides the installer with all the tools necessary to install and configure the hardware and software with a minimum of time and investment.

Installation Checklist

An AcquiLite™ system installation has the following components:

Required hardware

● AcquiLite™ A7810 data acquisition server (required)

● Ethernet connection.

● Ethernet Cat 5 cable (required for LAN or direct laptop-to-AcquiLite connection)

● Power Supply: 24VDC

Optional hardware

● Additional pulse output devices such as a power meter.

● 2 wire, twisted pair for pulse input connection.

LAN information:

● Ethernet 10/100Mbit connection point (hub or switch)

● IP address and Netmask (check with system administrator)

● Gateway address (check with system administrator)

● DNS server address (check with system administrator)

● HTTP Proxy address (optional), may be required if the AcquiLite is behind a firewall (check with system

administrator)

Insulation connected to meters inside high voltage panels should have an insulation rating in excess of the service voltage.

Consult a licensed electrician and local building codes for further requirements that may apply.

Markings and Symbols:

WARNING: A potential risk exists if the operating instructions are not followed

General Warning Symbol: This symbol indicates the need to consult the operating instructions provided with the product.

This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards.

This symbol indicates: Do not apply to or remove from hazardous live conductors.

Direct Current symbol.

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Hardware Overview

A7810 Features and Specifications

Processor Arm9 embedded CPU Operating System Linux 2.6 Memory 32 MB ram, 16 MB flash LED Ethernet, Pulse (x4), power, alarm Console 2 x 16 character LCD, two pushbuttons LAN RJ45 10/100 Ethernet, full half duplex, auto polarity Protocols Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, PPP, HTTP/HTML, FTP, NTP, XML, SNMP-Trap Power Supply

Interval Recording User selectable 1-60 minutes. Default 15 minute interval Inputs24 pulse inputs, dry contact.

Isolation2: The RJ45 Ethernet is isolated to 1500VDC from the main board.

Environmental Pollution Degree 2, Altitude up to 2000M.

Safety UL61010 Recognized, File: E320540 (Model A7810) EMC FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class A

Size 4” x 4.25” x 2” (102mm x 108mm x 51mm) Mass 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg)

24VDC, 500mA, Required (not included) The unit is to be sourced by a Class 2 power supply with the following output: 24Vdc, 500 mA minimum but not to exceed 8A. Note: only 350mA is required if the USB port is not used.

Monitor consumption, rate Pulse rate/width user selectable to 10hz, 50hz or 100hz.

Pulse rate option: 10hz, minimum pulse width 50ms

Pulse rate option: 50hz, minimum pulse width 10ms Pulse rate option: 100hz, minimum pulse width 5ms

Contact closure threshold 100Ω to 2.5kΩ user selectable

Pulse count values are stored in non-volatile memory.

Power input, Pulse inputs, and USB port and are non-isolated.

For indoor and outdoor use when used in an appropriate enclosure. The A7810 must be mounted inside a NEMA rated electrical enclosure for safety and isolation requirements. North America: Indoor, temperature -30º - +70ºc, 0 - 95% humidity, non-condensing.

EN 61000, EN 61326

inputs are intended for low voltage

class 2 outputs.

if the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacture, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

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Electrical Connections

Hardware Installation

Step 1 - Unpack materials: Remove all materials from shipping box and verify all required components are available

Step 2 - Mount the AcquiLite on the wall, panel or other appropriate location.

Step 3 – Attach pulse output devices to the pulse inputs on the A7810. For dry-contact

WARNING: After wiring the A7810, remove all scraps of wire or foil shield from the electrical panel. This could be dangerous if wire scraps come into contact with high voltage wires.

Step 4 - Power-up and diagnostics: A power supply is not provided with the AcquiLite EMB, therefore it is up to the

installer to provide the required 24VDC. After power is applied, the green “Alive” light in the upper right of the AcquiLite should come on and the LCD display will display a series of diagnostic screens ending with the following message on the LCD display (this boot sequence may require up to 20 seconds to complete):

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AcquiLite Ready

192.168.40.50

This indicates that the AcquiLite has loaded properly and is ready for configuration and connection to the network and sensors. If the “Alive” light does not come on or the LCD display does not cycle to the above screen, verify that the power wires and connector are secure, and are providing required power as specified. If after cycling the power, the unit still does not power up (or if an error message appears in the LCD display) contact technical support. After the A7810 has been powered up for a minute, the green Alive LED should blink slowly once per second during normal operation.

● Alive: blinks once per second while the system is operating correctly.

● Alarm: blinks to indicate a problem.

● Ethernet Link/Act: On when connected to a hub or switch, off when not connected. Blinks when LAN

traffic is being sent or received.

● RS485 RX/TX. The 485TX LED should blink slowly once per second during normal operation. The RX

LED will blink when external Modbus devices communicate with the AcquiLite.

Step 5– Verify the pulse input LED next to each pulse input terminal blinks in conjunction with the power meter that is attached to the input. The LED will turn on when the contact terminals are closed, or bridged together.

Basic Network Configuration

Step 1 - Determine the IP addressing needs: The IP address of the AcquiLite™ server can be implemented using one of three methods. Check with the network administrator to determine which method applies. For phone installations, use "direct connection to laptop" to allow initial configuration.

● Static IP address - this is a fixed IP address which is assigned by a network administrator and configured into the

AcquiLite; or

● Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) address - this process assigns an IP address dynamically to the

AcquiLite when it is connected to the network from a host DHCP server; or

● Direct connection between the AcquiLite and a single temporary computer such as a laptop. (primary connection

will be dialin or dialout by modem)

You will need the following information from your network administrator: The addresses will be in the form of “###.###.###.###”), where “#” refers to the numbers 0 to 9.

Static IP Address DHCP Direct Connection to Laptop

IP address: ___.___.___.___ Netmask: ___.___.___.___ Gateway: ___.___.___.___ DNS server: ___.___.___.___ DNS server: ___.___.___.___ HTTP Proxy _____________ proxy server port: ______

IP address: (dhcp assigned) Netmask: (dhcp assigned) Gateway: (dhcp assigned) DNS server: (dhcp assigned) HTTP Proxy _____________ proxy server port: ______

IP Address: 192.168.40.50 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gatway: 192.168.40.1 DNS: 70.99.203.62 HTTP Proxy: [blank]

(factory default settings)

Network Address Worksheet

Step 2 - Configure the IP address as selected from the table above. For Direct Connection to Laptop, the address settings above are set as the factory default, and you may be able to skip to the "Laptop/Computer Setup" section if the factory default settings are present.

To begin configuration, make sure that the server displays the start screen:

AcquiLite Ready

192.168.40.50

If this screen does not appear on the LCD display, press and hold the Menu button on the server for several seconds and the message should appear. To change the IP address to the static address assigned by the network administrator, do the following:

A. Press the Menu button once to get the TCP/IP configuration menu

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[Main Menu] TCP/IP Config

B. Press the Select button once to select the TCP/IP Config menu options, first of which is DHCP:

[TCP/IP Config] DHCP on/off

C. Press the Menu button once to see the TCP/IP IP Address menu:

[TCP/IP Config] IP Address

D. Press the Select button again to select the IP Address menu:

[IP Address]

192.168.40.50

E. At this point, the cursor on the display will be blinking on the first number in the IP address on the second line.

F. To change the number, press the Menu button and the display will cycle through the digits 0-9 as well as “.”. Once the correct digit is displayed, press the Select button to advance to the next digit and repeat the process until all the digits are correct.

G. Once the IP address on the AcquiLite matches the assigned IP address, press the Select button once more to return to the main TCP/IP menu.

Step 3 - Set the Netmask, Gateway, and DNS server(s) addresses as noted in the chart "Network Address Worksheet" using the same technique as shown above. The only change is that after Step B, press the Menu button multiple times to see the Netmask, Gateway, and DNS setup menus, then push the Select button to set the options.

Note: If DHCP configuration is selected, the IP, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS server addresses will be obtained automatically. Simply select the “Enable DHCP” from the first TCP/IP configuration menu.

Step 4 - After the address information has been set, you must reboot the AcquiLite. Select the "(Previous Menu)" option after step B above. The menu will then state that the AcquiLite must be rebooted to take effect. Press the Select button to allow the AcquiLite to reboot.

Once the AcquiLite has rebooted, the new IP address will be displayed on the console. If DHCP addressing was specified, the server assigned address will be displayed.

Note: if DHCP is unable to obtain an IP address, the AcquiLite will use the fallback address of 192.168.0.100.

Laptop/Computer Setup

Step 1 - You must have a computer to access and configure the AcquiLite. This computer must have an Ethernet connection (on the LAN or by direct connection) and must have a web browser installed such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.

Note: If your building already has an existing LAN to which the AcquiLite is attached, you can use an existing computer on that LAN. Check with your network administrator for details. If this option is available, use a LAN-connected computer and skip to the “AcquiLite administration overview” section below.

The remainder of this section will assume the installer has brought a laptop to the site, and will connect the laptop to the

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building LAN, or directly to the AcquiLite. Attach the laptop to the AcquiLite or LAN as shown in figure 6, Ethernet hookup.

Step 2 - Attach the Laptop to the AcquiLite or to the LAN. The A7810 will automatically detect whether a direct or crossover cable is required, and will reverse polarity accordingly. This feature will allow you to use either a straight Ethernet cable or a crossover Ethernet cable interchangeably.

If the Laptop is to be attached to an existing LAN, obtain a static IP address (or use DHCP addressing) from the network administrator.

Static IP Address for the laptop DHCP Direct Connection to Laptop

Specify an IP address IP address: ___.___.___.___ Netmask: ___.___.___.___

Obtain an IP address automatically. (All other required settings are assigned by the DHCP server)

IP Address: 192.168.40.1 Netmask: 255.255.255.0

(AcquiLite factory default settings)

Laptop Address Worksheet

Step 3 - Configure the laptop IP address using the following steps. Note: Only Windows XP is detailed below, however you can use any OS/Browser you wish such as MacOS or Linux. Details on network setup for non-windows operating systems is beyond the scope of this document however.

A. From the Windows start menu, select the

"Settings”, “Network Connections" option. Double click the 'Local Area' network connection icon in the network folder, then click the "Properties" button.

B. In the network setup dialog, there should be a list

of items including adapters, clients and protocols. Locate the item labeled "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". Note: If you have multiple Ethernet cards, you may have multiple lines labeled "TCP/IP --> Ethernet card". Locate the Ethernet card that corresponds to the physical connection to the AcquiLite and then select the TCP/IP option that is linked with that Ethernet card.

C. Double click the TCP/IP option you selected in step B above. The

Internet Protocol properties dialog will be shown. This page allows you to select DHCP (obtain an IP address automatically) or configure an address manually.

D. Select the option for “Use the following IP address” as shown in the

picture to the right. Set the IP and Netmask from the Laptop Address Worksheet above. It would be helpful to make note of your previous settings in this dialog so you may set them back after you are done with the AcquiLite Configuration.

E. Close the TCP/IP settings dialog, and Network dialog.

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