A D V A C E D DATA LOGGER GEOLOGGER G8 PLUS I N S T CONFIGURATION & WIRING OF PERIPHERALS R U C T I O N M A N U A L 1
CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Main components 3 G8 Module Connections 4 G8 Module Connections (bottom side) 5 G8 Module connections (top side) 6 Mains powered schematic wiring diagram 7 SmartMux ID setup 8 Rebooting a SmartMux 9 Digital SmartMux overview 10 Analogue SmartMux inputs 11 Wiring options to analogue SmartMux 12 Grounding the VW sensor shield wire to analogue SmartMux 13 Grounding the G8 and/or Remote SmartMux 14 G8 to analogue SmartMux system configurations 15 Typical wiring between G8 & analogue SmartMux (G8 at start of chain) 16 Typical wiring between G8 & analogue SmartMux (G8 in middle of chain) 17 G8 to analogue SmartMux connections (RS232) 18 Router/modem setup 19 G8 as a Web Server 20 G8 as an FTP server 21 G8 configuration 22 2
Main Components Central processing unit (CPU) G8 Module to which all the components are linked. SmartMux (Analogue / Digital): A smart relay mechanism controlled by the CPU to switch between multiple sensors so that they can be monitored by a single CPU. Allows multi sensors to be fed into the measurement & control module. Power Supplies: A power supply provides regulated power to the logger and sensors. 12 volt DC fed either by 220 volt mains adaptor and charger with 12 Volt DC battery back up, 12 Volt DC battery with solar panel. Communication: Remote or local connection to the CPU to program or download data including GSM, GPRS, radio and cable. Enclosure - which houses all the above components mounted, pre-wired and preprogramed in a robust IP65 enclosure for mounting on a suitable location such as a wall or support frame. Barometer - for compensation due to changes in barometric pressure for sensors used for pressure monitoring. (Not shown). 3
G8 Module Connections 2X OPTIONAL DEVICE TO G8 ALERT INPUTS 2X OPTIONAL G8 TO DEVICE POWER OUTPUTS RS485a DIGITAL DEVICE TO G8 INPUT / OUTPUT RS485b DIGITAL DEVICE TO G8 INPUT / OUTPUT FOR RADIO INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ONLY SD CARD SLOT FOR DATA BACKUP LAN PORT FOR NETWORK TO G8 DIRECT CONNECTION OR G8 TO MODEM LINK RS232b ANALOGUE INPUT / OUTPUT RS232a ANALOGUE INPUT / OUTPUT USB PORT FOR DATA BACKUP POWER INPUT AND SWITCH ON OFF DIGITAL IN 1 LOCAL DIGITAL DEVICE TO G8 INPUT DIGITAL IN 0 LOCAL DIGITAL DEVICE TO G8 INPUT ANALOG IN 0 LOCAL ANALOGUE DEVICE TO G8 INPUT ANALOG IN 1 LOCAL ANALOGUE DEVICE TO G8 INPUT Remember to insert the SD card with the metal contacts facing UP 4
G8 Module Connections (bottom side) +5V/ +12V Radio Tx Rx COM A separate module is required for radio outputs RS485a (#1) RS485b (#1) COM B A +12V COM B A +12V COM +12V [1] 120Ω Termination Resistor Siren Horn Light Power OUT Modem, Mux Digital Sensor Digital Bus Analogue Mux Digital Mux [2] Not used - always have DOWN 5
G8 Module Connections (top side) USB Port for data backup Trigger Pulse Counter Analogue Input 0 0-10V 0-3V 4-20mA COM SGLC mv/v???? Channel can receive single ended voltage signal 6
Mains Powered G8 Enclosure Schematic Wiring Diagram Antenna 240V - 12V Transformer Battery Fuse Radio G8 Module Modem Fuse EMC filter SmartMux MAINS IN SENSORS IN 7
SmartMux ID Setup SmartMux IDs are determined by the use of mini dipswitches at the front of each unit. These are usually preconfigured before you receive them, according to your system design. MUX ID 1 MUX ID 10 MUX ID 20 MUX ID 30 The setup is based on zero index binary, with the least significate bit at the front. Examples: 1 in binary is 00000001; on the mux it will be 10000000 15 in binary is 00001111; on the mux it will be 11110000 WHY back to front?! [1] RS232/RS485 Switch - DOWN for RS485 [1] Not used - always have DOWN [2] Not for customer use - always have DOWN [2] 120Ω Termination Resistor - only have UP when at the end of the string 8
Rebooting a SmartMux Reboot Mode Rebooting the SmartMux will cause it to lose it s memory and it will then be able to communicate with a new G8 1. In the middle block of dipswitches, push all 1-8 up A SmartMux will memorise the name of the first G8 it communicates with and will only communicate with that G8 from then on. If the G8 ID is changed, the mux will not communicate with it. A sign that this is happening is that the data file states NO-RX where there should be data. In addition to this, the red light on the SmartMux will not flash, only the green light will come on (the SmartMux will take a reading but it will not send it to the G8) 2. Supply power to the mux. The easiest way to do this is by creating a local reading of that mux (any channel) The red and green LED lights on the front of the mux will flash alternately 3. After the lights begin to flash, press ESC repeatedly until the flashing stops 4. Rename your SmartMux by changing the dipswitches back to their original configuration 5. Take a local reading from the SmartMux to confirm that you get a response 9
RS-485 Incorporating a Digital SmartMux (DMUX) with Analogue SmartMuxs (GMUX) Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 16 GMUX ID0003 RS-485 Channel 1 GMUX ID0004 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 16 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 16 GMUX ID0002 Channel 2 GMUX ID0005 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 16 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 16 GMUX ID0001 NOTE Digital & analogue SmartMuxs can be connected together within a chain Channel 3 GMUX ID0006 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 16 The digital SmartMux MUST BE at the end of the RS485 line The digital SmartMux only has one ID per channel so you can either connect one digital sensor (or string of digital sensors) or an analogue SmartMux into each channel Each channel can take one RS-485 digital input Channel 4 GMUX ID0007 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 16 G8 10
Analogue Smart Mux inputs TOP mv/v Sensors 4-20mA Sensors VW +Temp Sensors BOTTOM G8 RS485a/b RS232 (For Radio Module) +V In GND EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 11
Wiring Options to Analogue Smart Mux 4-20mA output Uniaxial Tilt x2 No temperature Channel 13 Sensor Channel 14 Sensor Channel 15 Sensor Channel 16 Sensor Channel 9 Sensor Channel 10 Sensor Channel 11 Sensor Channel 12 Sensor 4-20mA output Biaxial Tilt No temperature Channel 5 Sensor Channel 6 Sensor Channel 7 Sensor Channel 8 Sensor VWSG Voltage output Uniaxial Tilt No temperature Channel 1 Sensor Channel 2 Sensor Channel 3 Sensor Channel 4 Sensor PT100 R232 +V Out TxD RxD GND Vibrating wire output With temperature PT100 VW Load Cell (6 sensors) More wiring options VWP 12
RS485 GND GND GND Grounding the VW Sensor Shield Wires to the Analogue Smart Mux Reduce the effects of electronic interference by grounding the sensor cables to the GND ports on the right side of the mux RS232 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 Typical data from a mains powered system where the shield wires from the sensors have not been connected to the multiplexer 13
Grounding the G8 and/or Remote SmartMux The return of the battery provides the ground - + BATTERY G8 Common ground connects any mux to the G8 M1 M2 Twisted pair provides A & B signals whilst cancelling out noise. Signal ground is therefore not required Mains power has it s own earth cable You can connect the enclosure the physical earth especially in areas common to lightning strikes M3 Remote mux enclosure is connected to an earth ground cable or to a bus bar 14
G8 to Analogue Smart Mux System Configurations 1. Mux - G8 - Mux - Mux (n) Mux Mux at the end of the string RESISTOR ON G8 within the string, not at the beginning or end: RESISTOR OFF RESISTOR OFF RESISTOR OFF Mux at the end of the string RESISTOR ON 2. G8 - Mux - Mux - Mux (n) Mux G8 at the beginning of the string: RESISTOR ON RESISTOR OFF RESISTOR OFF RESISTOR OFF Mux at the end of the string RESISTOR ON 15
COM B A 12V COM B A +12V COM B A +12V Typical Wiring between G8 and Analogue Smart Mux Configuration G8 at the start of the chain G8 RS485b COM B A +12V REMOTE SMARTMUX yyyyy RS485 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 REMOTE SMARTMUX xxxxx RS485 REMOTE SMARTMUX zzzzz 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 RS485 Enclosure 1 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 Enclosure 2 16
COM B A 12V COM B A +12V COM B A +12V Typical Wiring between G8 and Analogue Remote Smart Mux Configuration G8 in the middle of a chain RS485a RS485b COM B A +12V COM B A +12V Enclosure 1 REMOTE SMARTMUX yyyyy RS485 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 REMOTE SMARTMUX xxxxx RS485 REMOTE SMARTMUX zzzzz RS485 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 Enclosure 2 Enclosure 3 17
G8 to Analogue Smart Mux Connections (RS232) Useful if the two RS485 ports are already in use The RS232 connection on the Mux is not designed for a direct connection from the G8 to a Mux. To connect the G8 to a Mux using the RS232 ports on the G8, you must use an RS232 - RS485 converter to change an analogue signal into a digital signal. You would then connect to the Mux using the RS485 connector block The RS232 connection on the mux is used for radio connections Supplying Mux String 1 Supplying Mux String 2 RS232 - RS485 Signal Converter RS232 - USB Type B Cable V A+ B- GND RS485 IN RS485 OUT RS232 IN Example system using a signal converter RS232 OUT String 1 GMUX 1 String 1 GMUX 2 String 1 GMUX 3 String 1 GMUX 4 Signal Converter analogue G8 String 2 GMUX 1 String 2 GMUX 2 String 2 GMUX 3 String 2 GMUX 4 digital String 3 GMUX 1 String 3 GMUX 2 String 3 GMUX 3 String 3 GMUX 4 18
Router/Modem Setup Parts of the standard router Mains supply: 2 pin plug provided Antenna: Required for GSM connection. The modem will not work without this, or another SMA antenna connected LAN Cable: Connect your PC to the Modem for initial setup, and then to connect the modem to the G8 The Router SIM Card Slot: SIM card is placed chip side up Antenna Connector LAN Port: Plug in your LAN cable here to connect via G8 or PC Power In 19
Router/Modem Setup Powering the router When installed in an enclosure like this, the router can be powered by the G8 itself using the MOD1/2 connectors When powered AND connected, the router lights will look like this, with the S1 light flashing 20
Router/Modem Setup Accessing the router network To configure the router, you must directly connect to it using your PC & the LAN cable. Then you must change your PC IP to match the network of the modem Configuration PC 1. Using the Network and Sharing Centre, go to the properties of the Local Connection (sometimes you must go to change adapter settings) 2. Select properties You will need an administrator username and password for this Router In - situ G8 Router 3. Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 4. Use the same IP address as on the router but change the last number You will then be on the same network as the router and be able to communicate 21
Router/Modem Setup Configuring the router 1. Configure your PC to be on the same network as the router 2. Using a web browser, type in the IP address stated on the label of the router 3. Use the password stated on the label Red = disconnected/no signal Green = signal available Local Network Confirm the IP address of the modem TCP/IP Forwarding The IP address must be that of the G8. Any message coming to the stated ports will be directed to this IP address GSM Network Insert the SIM cards APN details here 22
The G8 as a Web Server Controlling the G8 remotely (data not accessible except for local acquisitions) Geosense issued SIM Card numbers and IP addresses can be found: \\geohost1\company-g\administration\monthly FEES\SIM CARDS Type the public IP address of the SIM card into the web browser, preset username = admin, password = 1234 (these can be changed within the G8 setup). The webserver home page will show the logger ID, number of outputs and alarms and the time. Local inputs give G8 local readings LAN Config provides G8 IP address Remote allows you to control the keypad of the G8 23
The G8 as an FTP Server Accessing the G8 files remotely Download an FTP client such as Filezilla and connect to the G8 by inputting the host details: https://filezilla-project.org/ - Download FileZilla Client General: Host = SIM IP address User and Password is the same as your remote access username and password, usually admin & 1234 Transfer Settings: The transfer mode must be Active. With the number of simultaneous connections limited to 1 G8 connection status Disconnect Cancel Refresh Files on your PC select a location where you would like the downloaded files to be saved Files within the G8 Select a location where you want to download the files from. Double click to download Warning Download status Shows if downloads are queued, successful or failed This system also allows you to add files from your PC into the G8 so be careful where you click! 24
G8 Configuration G8 Logger Setup CONFIGURATION G8 LOGGER SETUP ID NUMBER MODULES SUPPLY MODULE 1 SUPPLY OFF ON DURING ACQ PLANNED ON ALWAYS ON DAILY SWITCH ON HOURLY SWITCH ON Modem or alarm power supply controls MODULE 2 SUPPLY AS PER MODULE 1 SUPPLY RADIO MODULE ANALOGUE INPUTS ADC0 NONE 4/20mA 0-3V For sensors directly connected to the G8, no mux involved 0-10V ADC1 AS PER ADC0 DIGITAL INPUTS DIG0 NONE TRIGGER PULSE COUNTER FREQUENCY INPUT DIG1 AS PER DIG0
CONFIGURATION G8 LOGGER SETUP SET DATE/TIME YY > MM> DD> HH > MM LAN CONFIG SD CARD EXPLORER MANUAL LAN CONFIG DHCP A:/ This is the IP address of the logger itself MUMS MUX SYSTEM >1 SYS CAL CONF These are the same folders that you can see on an FTP Client. You can remove the SD card from the G8 to access these folders as well DATA DMUX IPTM
CONFIGURATION G8 LOGGER SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS SYSTEM BACKUP DATA BACKUP BACKUP RATE USB BACKUP POWER MODE FULL FUNCTIONS MIDNIGHT RESET LOW POWER MODE MODULE 1 SUPPLY OFF ON DURING ACQ PLANNED ON DAILY SWITCH ON HOURLY SWITCH ON ALWAYS ON MODULE 2 SUPPLY AS PER MODULE 1 SUPPLY RADIO MODULE ULTRA LOW POWER CONFIGURATION G8 LOGGER SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS FTP CLIENT MODE SET NOT USED SET FTP CONFIG. SET FTP RATE SET FTP SUPPLY NONE MOD1 TX FTP TEST FTP MAIL NOTIFY SERVER FILES NAME MOD2 DATA FILES TEST FILE LEAVE ORIGINAL RENAME FILES Send a data packet to the designated location on the server
CONFIGURATION G8 LOGGER SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS ALARMS ALARM THRESHOLDS VIEW LIMIT VIEW/EDIT LIMIT DELETE LIMIT DELETE ALL LIMITS SENDER MAIL RECEIVERS MAILS NOTIFICATION LIST VIEW EDIT APPEND NEW (ERASE ALL) WARNING LIST VIEW EDIT APPEND NEW (ERASE ALL) ALARM LIST VIEW EDIT APPEND NEW (ERASE ALL) ALARM OUTPUTS TEST ALARM OUTPUT 1 ON/OFF ALARM OUTPUT 2 ON/OFF ALARM MAIL TEST TEST OPTION ONLY
CONFIGURATION G8 LOGGER SETUP SYSTEM INFO NEW (ERASE OLD) VIEW PIN SECURITY SET/CHANGE PIN REMOVE PIN EXPERT MENU DEV EEPROM IM/EXP READ FROM DEVICE WRITE TO DEVICE DEV FW UPGRADE IP PING RADIO TOOLS REBOOT CALIBRATION TASKS USAGE RADIO NODES LIST RADION DEVICES LIST DELETE RADIO LIST BATTERY VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE Test connection integrity by pinging the Google server 8.8.8.8 CONFIGURATION DEVICES CONFIG GMUX CONFIGURATION VIEW MUX NEW/EDIT MUX RS485a OFF ON DURING ACQ RS485b RS232a RS232b WIRELESS OFF ON DURING ACQ Select what signal the G8 must use to communicate DELETE MUX DELETE ALL MUX DMUX CONFIGURATION VIEW MUX NEW/EDIT MUX DELETE MUX DELETE ALL MUX
CONFIGURATION DEVICES CONFIG MUMS CONFIGURATION VIEW MUMS NEW/EDIT MUMS RS485a RS485b RS232a RS232b WIRELESS DELETE MUMS DELETE ALL MUMS IPTM CONFIGURATION VIEW IPTM NEW/DIT IPTM RS485a RS485b RS232a RS232b WIRELESS DELETE IPTM DELETE ALL IPTM ACQUISITIONS NEW DATA ACQUISITION APPEND DATA ACQUISITION Create a new data acquisition and backup existing data files Append to existing data files LOCAL ACQUISITION LOCAL CHANNELS GDATA LOCAL ACQUISITION MUX LOCAL ACQUISITION MUMS LOCAL ACQUISITION IPTM LOCAL ACQUISITION Read battery voltage and logger temperature Read data from sensors directly connected to the G8 Read data from sensors connected to the multiplexers Read the tilt array Read the digital string STOP/START ACQUISITION