Quick Start Guide. Preparation. Installation. Operation. Support. Vaisala NOMAD 3 Data Logger. Online manuals

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1 Quick Start Guide Vaisala NOMAD 3 Data Logger Preparation Package Contents Plan Instrumentation Create a SkyServe Account Activating the Nomad 3 Nomad 3 Toolbox Create Setup Files Installation Modem SIM Card Installation Routing of the Standard Modem Antenna Cable Yagi Antenna/Lightning Protection Kit Mounting to the Tower Proper Grounding Wiring Sensors Connecting Power Supply Loading Setup Files Operation Main Window Indicators Menu Logic and Softkey Functions System Testing Support Troubleshooting Support Contact Info Online manuals Ref. M211790EN-A Vaisala All Rights Reserved.

2 Preparation 1/6 Package Contents The Nomad 3 comes standard with tools and documentation for ease of set up and operation. Additionally, there are a variety of option kits to increase the Nomad 3's functionality. The following items are included in each delivery: Data Logger and Standard Accessories 1 Nomad 3 2 USB Flash Drive " [0.64mm] Flathead Screwdriver 4 Quick Start Guide 5 Activation Card 6 Wet-erase Marker 7 Mounting Hardware Kit 8 USB A B Cable for Computer 9 Extra Screws and Terminal Blocks Option Kit List 10 Power Supply Enclosure w/ Accessories 11 Solar Panel w/ Pole Mounting Kit 12 GPS Module 13 GSM Modem w/ Antenna (SIM card not included) 14 Lightning Protection Hardware 15 Yagi Antenna Included inside the Nomad 3 Recommended Tools [0.64mm] flathead screwdriver (included) USB flash drive (included) #2 phillips-head screwdriver 5/16 nut-driver or 5/16 hex bit with power driver Metal shears Wire strippers Adjustable wrench Electrical tape Box cutter/knife Wire ties 2

3 2/6 Preparation GSM modem installed inside the Nomad 3 logger Dimensions of the Nomad 3 and the Power Supply Enclosure are both 310 x 240 x 125 mm. 3

4 Preparation 3/6 Plan Instrumentation The Nomad 3 is compatible with a range of measurement sensors. Once the instrumentation setup of the tower is decided, consult the appropriate wiring diagrams to establish the cabling layout. Determine what sensors to use for your project and what inputs they'll be routed to on the Nomad 3 Logger. Determine cable lengths with respect to planned sensor station heights. Wiring diagrams are available in the user manual and at 4

5 4/6 Preparation Creating a SkyServe Account Go to and navigate to the Nomad 3 Account Manager site to create an administrator account. Otherwise, ask your company's SkyServe administrator to create an account for you. Activating the Nomad 3 When logged in to the Account Manager site, click "Activate a Nomad 3" to fill out the form for activating a new data logger. You will need the Box ID and the Activation Code which can be found on the card inside the data logger. You can also reach the activation site using the QR code on the card or go directly to 5

6 Preparation 5/6 Nomad 3 Toolbox Go to Nomad3 and navigate to the Nomad 3 Toolbox site to create sensor, site and communication setup files. Toolbox can also be used to manage encryption of the data files. Create Setup Files Setup files are required to enable proper logging of sensor data. At a minimum you should always create an Input Setup file to match your sensor offering. Create Site Setup Create Input Setup For more information and online resources, please go to 6

7 6/6 Preparation Create Encryption Setup Create Modem Setup (modem option required) Create SkyServe Setup (modem option required) Create Setup (modem option required) Create FTP configuration (modem option required) 7

8 Installation 1/9 Modem SIM Card Installation Setting up and testing the modem in house before going to the field is highly suggested. If equipped with a GSM modem, the user must acquire a standard Mini-SIM card (2FF) and data plan from a local cell service provider. The SIM card must be unlocked and have a static IP address. 1 Unscrew the six screws from the front of the Main PCB and Key Cover. The Key Cover and Main PCB will come off in one piece. 2 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the Modem Carrier PCB 3 Slide the SIM Card latch downwards to unlock the SIM card slot. Press the SIM card into the spring loaded card slot until it clicks into place. Lock the SIM card into place by slide the latch upwards. SIM card orientation 8

9 2/9 Installation Routing of the Standard Modem Antenna Cable 1 Screw the top of the antenna to its base 2 Push antenna cable through the slice in the outer gland and the gland nut. 3 Push cable through the slice in the inner gland and gland nut, and connect with modem. If any holes are unused, cut off a small piece of cable and insert in the hole to seal the enclosure. Antenna Cable 4 Reattach the loose end of the ribbon cable from the back of the Main PCB to the Modem Carrier PCB. 5 Reattach the Main PCB and Key Cover with the six screws. Make sure the ground jumper is connected at the bottom left screw on the Main PCB. In extremely remote locations, the use of a directional yagi antenna may be needed instead of the standard modem antenna. 9

10 Installation 3/9 Yagi Antenna/Lightning Protection Kit If a Yagi Antenna is needed instead of the standard modem antenna, follow the procedure below 1 Attach the N-male end of the cable to the Yagi antenna. 2 Attach the SMA male end to one side of the lightning arrestor. 3 Next attach one end of the SMA jumper cable to the other end of the lightning arrestor. 4 Route the other end of the SMA jumper through the glands in the Nomad 3 and attach to the modem like the standard antenna cable (see previous page). 5 The lightning arrestor has a grounding cable which needs to be clamped to a solid grounding wire. 6 The lightning arrestor can be mounted to the pole with the included L-bracket and a band clamp. 10

11 4/9 Installation Mounting to the Tower 1 Add 6" [150mm] to the diameter of your tower and cut the two band clamps in the mounting kit to length using metal shears. 2 Secure the two mounting brackets to the back of the enclosure with the provided screws. Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver. 3 Thread the band clamps through the slots in the mounting brackets. 4 Position the enclosure to the tower, and tighten the band clamps to the tower using a 5/16" nut driver. 11

12 Installation 5/9 Proper Grounding Proper grounding procedures should be followed to ensure the Nomad 3 is protected against lightning strikes. 6AWG solid copper ground wire 1 Route a 6AWG copper ground wire through the gland in the bottom of the enclosure. 2 Clamp the ground wire under the set screw of the lug attached to the backplate. 12

13 6/9 Installation Wiring Sensors gps wire 2 Puncture a hole in the gland using the screwdriver 1 All sensor cables, except the GPS wire, must be cut to a blunt end. The GPS wire has a protective tube around the module wires. 3 Push the cables through the multi-gland from the outside of the enclosure gps wire 4 Strip the ends of the sensor cables and terminate them to the sensor connectors. Remove the protective tube from the end of the pre-terminated GPS cable and wire it to the GPS connector. 5 Pull the slack out of the cables so that the outside of the membrane seals around the cables. 13

14 Installation 7/9 Connecting Power Supply 1 Mount the power enclosure to tower as done with the logger enclosure. 2 Make sure the fused trailer hitch between the battery and the charge regulator is disconnected before routing the power cables. 3 Route included power cable through bottom cable gland of power enclosure. 4 Mount the solar panel to the solar bracket with the adjustable slide clamps. Mount the solar bracket to the tower with the included hose clamps. Adjust the direction and angle of the solar panel for maximum charging at the site. 5 Route the solar panel wires through the gland in the bottom of the Power Enclosure 14

15 8/9 Installation 1/6 To battery 6 Strip back the jacketing of the power cable and connect the RED wire to X2.5 (DCout/Switch) and the BLACK wire to X2.4 () on the Charge Regulator Power to Nomad 3 X3 7 LED on 6 5 Vset 4 Vcomp 3 LowBtry 2 DCout on X1 1 Vb Meas DCin+ 1 X2 5 DCout/Switch 4 3 Btry+ 2 1 DCout DCin SOL1in+ 5 SOL2in+ 6 7 To solar panel 7 On the logger side, route the other end of the power cable through the PG21 cable gland. Strip the wires back and connect the RED wire to 12V Power, and the BLACK wire to in the two-pin connector on the Main PCB. 8 Strip back the jacketing of the solar panel wires and connect the RED wire to X1.5 (SOL1in+) and the BLACK wire to X1.4 () on the Charge Regulator. Remove the connector for ease of routing if needed. 9 Check that all wiring is correct. Re-connect fused trailer hitch between the battery and the Charge Regulator. 15

16 Installation 9/9 Loading Setup Files A B A Loading setup files from USB flash drive Insert the flash drive into the USB socket at location A Press the USB power button on keypad next to the flash drive Follow the screen prompts to load setup files onto the logger B Loading setup files with computer Feature available in future release 16

17 1/3 Operation Main Window Indicators System Alerts * The presence of!! indicates that there are active alerts requiring the user s attention UTC Date & Time Displays local time if set by user Logger ID Number or Site Name Encryption If the E is present then encryption is enabled Signal Strength** VAISALA NOMAD :48:26 (N ) MENU LOGIN SLEEP Shows signal strength of last connection attempt. H indicates last connection was on the home network. O indicates the last connection was roaming. X indicates the last connection attempt failed. SkyServe Status An "SS" indication means that the logger is enabled to send status bits to SkyServe. Battery Indicator Shows the battery voltage level Menu Button *Active System Alerts (!!) Press left softkey to select MENU. Press left softkey to select "!! # System Alerts" under STATUS MENU. Review and troubleshoot alerts. ** Failed Signal Strength (x) Press left softkey to select MENU. Press right arrow button until MODEM MENU. Press down arrow button until Call Log. Press left softkey to SELECT. Review failed logs and troubleshoot. Sleep Button If PIN enabled and user not logged in, middle softkey for LOGIN and right softkey for SLEEP. If PIN enabled and user logged in, middle softkey unavailable and right softkey for LOGOUT. 17

18 Operation 2/3 Menu Logic and Softkey Functions Focus indicator highlights selected list item Menu name displayed at top of window Arrow indicators inform the user about the possibility to navigate << INPUTS BLOCK-A >> AN1: V AN2: V UNITS BACK >> Left softkey: Selecting Editing Saving and confirming Softkeys only active when corresponding text visible on display. On the display shown, the left softkey is disabled. Right softkey: Back Cancel Discard Middle softkey: Contextual actions shown if necessary USB key activates USB menu 12V SW 2.5V EX + AN 1 - AN 2 12V SW 2.5V EX + AN 3 - AN 4 12V SW 2.5V EX + AN 5 - AN 6 12V SW 2.5V EX + AN 7 - AN 8 12V SW 2.5V EX + AN 9 - AN 10 12V SW 2.5V EX + AN 11 - AN 12 E- E- E- E- E- E- CTR 1 CTR 3 CTR 5 CTR 7 CTR 9 CTR 11 CTR 2 CTR 4 CTR 6 CTR 8 CTR 10 CTR 12 E- E- E- E- E- E- SP SP PO 1 PO 3 +5V GPS RS485+ SDI-12 TXD RS485- PO 2 PO 4 RXD E- E- E- E- E- 18

19 3/3 Operation System Testing 1 If you have a GPS, navigate to the Status Menu and scroll down to select GPS. Then, select Retry to initiate a GPS connection. 2 If you have a modem, after uploading the appropriate setup file, navigate to the Modem Menu on the logger and select Time Set Test to initialize a connection. 3 If you have a modem and have set up s for data collection, navigate to the Menu on the logger and select Send Test . Confirm that you have received an from your logger either on your computer or phone which needs Internet access. The data logger does not provide a signal for your other devices. For more information on FTP and SkyServe testing, please refer to the Nomad 3 User Manual. 19

20 Support Troubleshooting I have a modem and cannot get the Nomad 3 to make a connection. What do I do? There are a number of reasons why the modem may not be able to connect. Navigate to the Modem Menu screen in the GUI. 1. If the display says "Modem not detected", then power down the logger and remove the front panel. Check that all cables to the modem are connected and that the ribbon cable is securely connected between the two PC boards. 2. If the display says "Modem disabled", this means that the Nomad 3 does not have a modem setup file installed. Use the Nomad 3 Toolbox to create a setup file and import it to the Data Logger with the USB flash drive. 3. Once a modem setup file is imported, you can test modem functionality by selecting the Set Time Test in the Modem Menu. If the display says "Modem unplugged", check that the ribbon cable is securely connected between the two PC boards. 4. If after performing the Set Time Test it displays "No Response": i. Check that the ribbon cable is securely connected between the two PC boards. ii. Ensure that there is a SIM card and that it is inserted and locked in the modem properly. 5. If the Set Time Test asks for a SIM PIN, enter the PIN that is programmed on the SIM card or the PIN assigned by the cell provider. 6. If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will become locked and you will need to enter the PUK code for that SIM card. The PUK code is an 8-digit number found on the credit card-sized SIM holder. Contact your service provider if you do not have this code. If the PUK is entered incorrectly 10 times in a row, the SIM will become deactivated and will need to be replaced. 7. If the Set Time Test shows "Signal ---" followed by "No response", ensure that the antenna cable is connected to the modem. 8. If the Set Time Test shows a low signal strength (<50%) and the display shows "Test Failed", there is insufficient cell signal strength at this location. Relocate the antenna or consider replacing it with a directional Yagi antenna. 9. If the Set Time Test shows a high signal strength (>50%) and the display shows "Test Failed", please check the following: i. Ensure that the inserted SIM card has been activated with the local cell provider. ii. Using the Nomad 3 Toolbox, check that the appropriate cell provider has been selected and/ or APN, username, and password parameters are correct. iii. Navigate back to the Main Menu on the screen. If there is an "o" above the signal strength bars at the top right of the window, then the modem is currently roaming. Use the Nomad 3 Toolbox to enable roaming in the modem setup file. An alert is telling me that my voltage is "Out of normal range." How do I fix this? This alert indicates that there is a problem with the wiring of one of the sensors or the power to the unit is too low. Double-check your wiring and refer to any wiring diagrams necessary. Check that your solar panel is in the proper orientation for maximum battery charging. An alert is telling me that there is a "Ground wiring error." How do I fix this? A ground wiring error occurs when a port is shorted to an E port on one of the sensors. Check the wiring on all sensors to ensure that these ports are not connected. It is also possible that there is a wiring problem at the sensor. Check the shield trace at the sensor for any incorrect wiring. I lost my PIN and cannot access the Nomad 3 from the screen! How can I get a replacement PIN? If you are your company's account manager administrator, go to reset to generate an override key. An override key is a 6-digit, time-sensitive number. At the PIN request screen on the Nomad, select the middle hotkey button underneath the key symbol. Enter the override key and you will be provided with a replacement PIN. You will have the option to keep this PIN, change it to a new PIN, or disable it completely. For more troubleshooting information, please consult the Nomad 3 User Manual. Support Contact Info VAISALA (Americas) (Europe, Asia & Pacific) windenergy.support@vaisala.com