RTDL-14-HE

User’s Manual
Real Time Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,

Dhobighat, Patan – 44600,

Lalitpur, Nepal

Phone: +977-1-5538687/ 5529953

Fax: +977-1-5525695

Email: info@rts.com.np

URL: www.wscada.com

www.rts.com.np

For support:

www.wscada.com/support
Table of Contents
1 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. iii
2 RTDL-14-HE............................................................................................................................... 1

2.1 Features: .......................................................................................................................................... 1

2.2 Functionality .................................................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Ports on RTDL-14-HE ...................................................................................................................... 3

2.4 Communication Interface .............................................................................................................. 4

3 Connecting data logger (RTDL-14-HE) and Communication modem .................................. 5
4 Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 5
5 Connection to the datalogger .................................................................................................. 6

5.1 Connecting Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 6

5.2 Connecting to Analog Channels .................................................................................................... 6

5.3 Connecting to Event Counter ........................................................................................................ 7

5.4 Connecting to SDI-12 Port.............................................................................................................. 7

5.5 Connecting to Serial TTL ................................................................................................................ 8

5.6 Connecting to Serial RS 232 ........................................................................................................... 8

5.7 Connecting to RS-485 ..................................................................................................................... 8

6 Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 10

6.1 Wscada Configuration Application ............................................................................................. 11

6.2 Steps for Configuring the RTDL-14-HE datalogger.................................................................... 14

7 Sensor Setting ........................................................................................................................ 15

7.1 Adding sensors remotely ............................................................................................................. 15

7.2 Adding sensors locally through computer ................................................................................. 15

8 Browsing through RTDL-14-HE ............................................................................................. 16

8.1 Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 16

8.2 Checking values in RTDL-14-HE ................................................................................................... 19

8.3 Manual Data Posting .................................................................................................................... 19

8.4 Checking Latest Posting Time ...................................................................................................... 20

8.5 Checking last connection channel .............................................................................................. 20

8.6 Checking Communication Status (Signal Strength & Errors) ................................................... 21

9 Downloading Data from RTDL-14-HE ................................................................................... 21
10 Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................................... 22

10.1 General Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................................ 22

10.2 Datalogger ..................................................................................................................................... 22

10.2.1 Power Problem / Data logger turned off ................................................................................... 22

10.2.2 Errors .............................................................................................................................................. 22

10.3 Communication Modem .............................................................................................................. 22

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 10.3.1 No communication ....................................................................................................................... 22
11 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 24
12 Specification ........................................................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX I Sensor settings using Wscada Configuration Application

APPENDIX II Offset and Scale Calculation for Various Sensors

APPENDIX III Communication Protocol

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1 Safety Instructions

Read the following instructions carefully before operating the datalogger.

 Do not open the datalogger.

 Make sure the power supply is connected to the right port. Do not exceed the

supply voltage above +14 V.

 Follow the connection rules as given in this manual.

 Select the installation point such that the ambient temperature is within the

range of -40°C to +60°C.

 Make sure that the installation point is free from moisture, excessive heat and

humidity exceeding 95%.

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2 RTDL-14-HE

The RTDL-14-HE is a standalone device that can read various types of electrical signals and
store data in its internal memory for later transmission or download. It records data over
time via sensors connected to its ports.

RTDL-14-HE is a WSCADA based device where it can completely be configured and

maintained through a central web server, allowing users to configure and control the data
logger via the internet without requiring a circuit switched data nor a fixed IP address. This
feature of RTDL-14-HE makes it perfect for remote and unattended areas.

2.1 Features:

 Displays date, time, readings, error message and basic settings on LCD.
 RTDL-14-HE has an internal battery-backed real time clock that automatically
synchronizes its time with global time server (e.g.: time.windows.com) or an
external hardware GPS.
 It has two levels of memory :

- Internal 512 Mb Flash memory

- Micro SD Card supporting upto 32GB. The 512Mb flash memory uses
cyclic data storage technique. Moreover, at the end of each hour, it
stores all the recorded values into the microSD card as a redundant
backup.

 Internal watchdog timer for system failure recovery

 It can be configured to post stored data to two servers simultaneously.
 Firmware in datalogger can be upgraded remotely through the internet.
 Programmable Signal Processing

- No need to learn programming

- Easy to use linear function implementation
- Complex functions implementation using black box functionalities to
derive virtual parameters from one or more parameters.
 Data Transmission and downloading
- Transmission protocols using HTTP, FTP and SMTP
- Redundant communication using ethernet, cellular, satellite, Radio, PPP
over landline

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 - Data transmission encrypted using AES 128 bits
- Data transmission using FIFO (First in first out) and LIFO (last in first out);
last in first out is useful for applications where real time data is more
important than historical data such as early warning systems.
- Data transmission according to predefined time intervals, threshold
conditions, polling from server.
- User definable data transmission interval according to battery voltage.
- Stored data can easily be downloaded into a pen drive without the use of
a computer
- Supports maintenance mode enabling data viewing without logging and
transmission
- Data transmission among various mediums using user defined priorities

 Data Logger Configuration

- Settings in datalogger can be configured either locally using a software or
remotely through a central web configuration software.
- The online configuration works without CSD or fixed IP address
requirement, which is no longer provided as a service in many countries
- Settings changed locally are synchronized with the central web
configuration server automatically.

 Data Acquisition and Interface Support

- Sensors, modems can be communicated directly for configuration and
debugging, locally and online.
- New sensor libraries can be downloaded to the datalogger through web
configuration server.
- Supports IP camera using ethernet port; time and event triggered image
log and transmission
- Data logging using pre set time intervals and threshold conditions
- Power control of external sensors and devices for minimizing power
consumption
- User configurable flagging of data when not in a user defined range

 Alarm Function
- For each parameter the user can set alarm condition when:
 upper or lower thresholds are crossed
 step changes with respect to older reading
 value is in between user defined range
 System error such as hardware failure etc.

 Alarm triggered actions can be user defined

- Logging of alarm message

- Sending SMS, Email, and TCP/IP using predefined messages
- Triggering digital output for siren, displays etc.

2.2 Functionality

Sensor Inputs

 Analog Interface
 SDI-12 Interface
 RS -485 Interface
 Event Counter
 Serial RS232 / TTL

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 Communication Interface Communication Protocols

 RS-232 interface  SDI/SDI-485

 MODBUS
 HW4
 SEBA
2.3 Ports on RTDL-14-HE

Analog Inputs

The analog input supports up to 26 Analog channels – 17 single ended, 9 differential

Event Counter

Sensors like tipping bucket are connected in this port. The RTDL-14-He has four
such ports.

SDI (Serial Data Interface) Input

A single serial data interface input supports up to 10 SDI sensors. The RTDL-14-HE-
HE has three SDI ports.

Serial TTL

Sensor with TTL interface can be connected to RTDL-14-HE.

Serial RS232

This port is used for programming the datalogger. Apart from programming, this
port can be used to connect sensors with RS232 interface.

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 RS 485

The RS 485 port accommodates any type sensor with RS 485 interface. Several such
sensors can be connected to single RS485 port. The RDTL-11-HE has three RS485
ports.

Ethernet

The RTDL-14-HE has an Ethernet port.

Micro Card Slot

In case there is not enough flash memory available, to avoid data overwriting, the
real time data are sent and stored to Micro SD card for future references. The data
from the micro card can be downloaded to a USB drive easily.

USB B

USB B enables it to interface with other computer based systems as an

independent unit.

USB A

USB A port supports any external USB based storage media or a device for directly
downloading the data of micro SD card to it.

Output ports:

RTDL-14-He has eight isolated open drain digital output ports. It supports 0-24V

Input ports:

It has also eight isolated input ports that support 0-24V.

SPI ports:

It has two SPI ports.

I2C port:

It has one I2C ports

2.4 Communication Interface

Communication port is used mostly for transferring data from the logger to the
communication module for posting it online to the web-server.

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3 Connecting data logger (RTDL-14-HE) and Communication modem

The communication module is connected to RTDL-14-HE through RS232 port using a 9-pin
serial cable.

4 Getting Started

 Connect all the sensors properly to the data logger. (refer Chapter 5)

 Properly connect data logger and communication module.

 Turn ‘ON’ the device by plugging in the power cable. (refer Chapter 5.1)

 Configure data logger using the provided software. (refer Chapter 6.2)

 Add sensor settings into the datalogger. (refer Chapter 7)

 Observe sensor values on data logger’s LCD.

 Check sensor values in the web interface.

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5 Connection to the datalogger

5.1 Connecting Power Supply

The RTDL-14-HE operates with supply voltage between 8-12 V. The supply is
connected to P-IN port of RTDL-14-HE datalogger.

5.2 Connecting to Analog Channels

RTDL-14-HE supports upto 26 analog inputs that are connected to ADC

channel of the datalogger.

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5.3 Connecting to Event Counter

5.4 Connecting to SDI-12 Port

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5.5 Connecting to Serial TTL

5.6 Connecting to Serial RS 232

Fig: Connection for programming RTDL-14-HE

5.7 Connecting to RS-485

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Fig: Connection of several sensors to RS485
port

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6 Configuration

The RTDL-14-HE can be configured locally using Wscada Configuration Application which
needs to be installed in your laptop.

System Requirement

Before installing Wscada Configuration Application make sure the following software are
installed.

 Windows XP or above
 .Net frame work

Installing

After you have successfully installed the above mentioned system requirement and
connected data logger to a PC, follow the below given steps:

1. Open the Config App folder (provided by RTS) and run the application by clicking on

. You are pop-up by a Serial Port Configuration dialog box.

2. Select the Port from a drop down box.

To know the PORT formed by RTDL-14-HE, follow given steps:

a. Open device manager by entering

devmgmt.msc in start search or in
Run box.
b. Right click on Device WSCADA
RTDL and select the option Update
Driver.
c. Browse for the location of the
application file and click next.
d. Click on Ports (COM & LPT) and you
will see a new port has been
added.

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6.1 Wscada Configuration Application

Top Panel

Various Links on Top Panel

Use for connecting and disconnecting the data logger.

Clicking on it will read the data in a data logger and replace your existing configuration.

Indicates device code of RTDL-14-HE that you are using.

Clicking on it will write data to a data logger.

Click to set the data and time for a data logger.

When clicked on Chip Eraser will delete all the settings in a data logger.

Click for adding a new sensor. Newly added sensor will be listed in left panel.

Default Configuration Setting

Debugger is for debugging any error that occurs in a data logger.

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The different fields in the Wscada Configuration Application specify different settings as given below:

a. Device:

Name: It specifies the name given to each station.

Device code: It represents a numeric code, unique to each station. It actually is

the device ID given to the data logger.

Security Code: Represents a numeric code assigned as a security parameter to

every station.

AES Encryption: The atuthentication code for the encryption is a 16 digit code. The
check box for the ‘AES Encryption’ is for enabling and disabling the
encryption. It is necessary that the AES Encryption code be the
same for both the device and the web interface.

SNTP Time Server: By Default “time.windows.com” (DO NOT CHANGE)

SNTP Poll Interval: Defines interval at which device tries to syncronize its time with
the configured time server.

Time Zone: Desired time zone

Firmware Check: Specifies time at which the datalogger checks for any firmware for
upgrade.

b. Communication:

Tx (Post) Server: Domain Name that device uses

to post its data

Tx (Post) Folder: Script path Name that device

uses to post its data.

Rx (Poll) Server: Domain Name that device

queries for settings.

Rx (Poll) Folder: Script path Name that device

queries for settings.

HTTP Port: By defualt “80”

Poll Interval: The poll interval defines the

time interval (in seconds) for the communication
module to query for the settings.

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c. Modem 1/ Modem 2:

The modem parameters are to be inserted wherever required. The three

parameters that define a particular modem are the APN number, username and
password. The username and password field are provided by the respective SIM
providers. The APN numbers also differ with the SIM service providers.

“Priority” defines the level of priority (High, Medium or Low) to post the data to the
web server. The modem with the highest priority posts the data first.

d. Iridium:

Mode: Iridium has three modes of function:

 Disabled: In this mode, iridium remains

idle.
 Alarm only: In this mode, iridium is used

only to generate alarm.

 Regular modem: In this mode , iridium functions as a

regular modem that is used for data posting.

Priority: Indicates the priority level to post data to the server.

Retry Count: Number of trials device attempts to post data through iridium.

Post Interval: Indicates at what time the iridium is to send data to the server.

Poll Interval: Indicates interval at which iridium is to poll for settings from the
web. (-1 indicates that it is disabled )

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 Ring Interval: indicates interval at which iridium communicates with the server
to ask for any settings in the web.

(-1 indicates that it is disabled )

6.2 Steps for Configuring the RTDL-14-HE datalogger

 Connect USB cable to USB B PC of RTDL-14-HE.

 Open Wscada Configuration Application.

 Click Connect Button

 Enter the COM Port and Baud Rate.

 Click OK.
 Enter all the fields as described above.
 Click Write.

Note: This config application has an additional feature where all the configuration files are
saved in a folder and the datalogger can be configured by downloading these files directly.
It reduces the havoc of re-entering the fields for any particular station each time the
datalogger is configured for that station. For this:

Click Device: xxxx on the top panel.

 Select from the list of required Device ID and its corresponding config file.
 Click Select.

Note: Sensor settings can be read and modified locally using Wscada Configuration
Application (refer Appendix II).

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7 Sensor Setting

To add sensors to the datalogger, form for each individual parameter is saved through a
web-based interface.

Once all the required parameters are saved in web-interface, the sensor settings in the data
logger can be synced either locally or remotely.

7.1 Adding sensors remotely

Sensors are added remotely via communication module as soon as it establishes

internet connectivity.

7.2 Adding sensors locally through computer

The settings are synced locally using an application “Wscada Communication Module
Simulator”.

 Connect the Serial Port to the communication interface of the datalogger.

 Run the application.

 Enter all the necessary fields that match the configuration of datalogger.

 Click Init Logger.

 Click Start to sync all the sensor settings into the datalogger.

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8 Browsing through RTDL-14-HE

There are three switches for browsing RTDL-14-HE: left switch, middle (enter) switch and
right switch.

The left and right switches are for scrolling through the menu whereas the middle switch is
for entering / exiting into/from the sub levels.

8.1 Menu

To view the menu list, press middle switch for few seconds. Scrolling through the
Menu, RTDL-14-HE offers with the following lists:

1. Datalogger Information: This gives the properties of the device being used. It
has following sub-menus:
a. Device ID: unique ID given to the device. For any station,
this device ID should match with the device in
web.
b. Device Name: any name given to the device. Generally, it is the
location name.
c. DCE type: specifies the type of communication device
used for data transmission. E.g. TCM-DUAL-14
d. Connection Interval: time interval data logger establishes a
connection with communication modem
e. DCE Idle Duration: duration for which communication modem is to
be kept idle
f. Firmware Check: interval at which the device polls the server for
any firmware upgrade.
g. NTP URL: time server for synchronization of device time.
Here, time.windows.com
h. Time Zone: specifies the time zone
i. NTP Sync Interval: interval at which the device synchronizes its
time with the time server.
j. NTP Sync Time: last time synchronization by the device with the
time server.
k. Firmware version: firmware used in the device.
l. Release Date: date of release of firmware
m. Last Conn attempt: specifies the last time the device attempted to
connect to the server.
n. Last Conn success: specifies the last time the device successfully
connected to the server.
o. Last reset time: specifies the last time the device was reset.

2. Server Information: This provides server information for device to receive the
settings from the web and to post data to the server.
a. Poll Server Information
i. URL: Domain name of the server from where settings
are requested by device
ii. Devices/p2/poll.php
iii. Port Number
80

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 iv. Connn Method
HTTP with AES
v. Last Comm: Last connection time of device with the server
0000/00/00 00:00
b. Post Server 1 Information
i. URL: Domain name of the server where the device
post the data
ii. Devices/p2/postdata.php
iii. Port Number
80
iv. Connn Method
HTTP with AES
v. Last Comm
0000/00/00 00:00

c. Post Server 2 Information

i. URL
ii. Devices/p2/postdata.php
iii. Port Number
80
iv. Connn Method
HTTP with AES
v. Last Comm
0000/00/00 00:00
3. Communication Information
a. Current Channel: current channel (modem 1 or modem 2)
activated for data transmission
b. Last Channel: channel used by the device to post latest data.
c. Primary SIM: modem with higher priority
d. Max Fails: maximum no. of failures allowed during data
transmission
e. SIM1 weightage: no. of times Modem 1 attempts to post data
f. SIM1 last err: any error in modem 1
g. SIM1 fail pos: if any error occurred in SIM1 last error, it
specifies at which position the error actually
occurred. This is encountered when
there is an issue with either Modem or SIM.
Code Error Fail Position Meaning Reason
0 No error - - -
1 MODEM_INIT AT+CFUN=1 Data logger could not Modem damaged or RS232
switch ON the modem port of either data logger/
AT No response from modem communication modem
damaged
2 SIM_INIT AT+CPIN? SIM not detected SIM damaged or SIM not
properly inserted
AT+CREG Modem could not connect Low signal strength
to the service provider Loose/disconnected antenna

h. Sim1 CSQ: signal strength of mobile network of SIM 1

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 i. Sim2 Weightage:
j. Sim2 last err: Similar for Sim2
k. Sim2 fail pos:
l. Sim2 CSQ:
4. Parameter Information: This provides information on various parameters
being logged into the data logger.

5. USSD Messages: This allows to run various USSD commands of SIM being used,
e.g. this is used for balance query of SIM so that SIMs can be recharged in time
to ensure continuous data transmission.
a. Poll interval 1 / 2: Time interval to poll server to query for
USSD command
b. Interface No 1 / 2: Indicates the mobile service provider
c. Command 1 / 2: USSD code e.g. for balance query
d. Last msg time 1 / 2: Time last USSD message received

6. SMS Query: This is used to query for any SMS received or sent from/to device.
a. Poll interval 1 / 2: Time interval to poll server for any SMS
received
b. Interface No 1 / 2: Indicates the mobile service provider
from/to which SMS is received/sent
c. SMS number 1 / 2: SIM number
d. Last msg time 1 / 2: Time last SMS was received/sent

7. Tools
a. Initiate manual posting: To force data posting manually.
b. Initiate time synchronization: To force time synchronization with time
server manually.
c. Check firmware upgrade: To manually check any upgradation
available for firmware.
d. Enable maintenance mode: To enable maintenance mode (during
maintenance of device/station) where a
log of maintenance is created.

e. Disable maintenance mode: To disable the maintenance mode

(after completion of maintenance)

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8.2 Checking values in RTDL-14-HE

Press Middle Button of RTDL-11 for few seconds.

Following Message is displayed: Device Information

Scroll right by pressing button till Parameter Information is displayed.

Press to view the list of parameters of sensors being used and their values.

Press or to scroll through different parameters of the sensors.

8.3 Manual Data Posting

Press middle button for few seconds until following message is displayed on LCD:

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 Scroll right/left by pressing or buttons until “Tools” appears on
LCD.

Press middle button

“Initiate Manual Posting” is displayed on LCD.

Again press middle button to initiate manual posting, where “Manual Posting
Initiated” is displayed.

8.4 Checking Latest Posting Time

i) Goto “Datalogger Information”

ii) Press middle button .

iii) Scroll right/left using or button until “Last Conn Success” appears
on LCD.

iv) Check the last successful connection of device with the server.

8.5 Checking last connection channel

Channel Meaning

-1 Datalogger reset

0 Sleep Mode

1 Latest post by channel 1

2 Latest post by channel 2

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8.6 Checking Communication Status (Signal Strength & Errors)

Press middle button for few seconds. “Device Information” is displayed on LCD.

Press right button twice. “Communication Status” is displayed on LCD.

CSQ:
Press middle button
255: No Network/Not Sampling
Scroll right until Modem 1 CSQ is displayed. Press right Below 10: Poor network
button again to view Modem 1 Error if any. 10 - 20: Fair
Above 20: Good Network
Press right further to view CSQ and Error of other modems.

9 Downloading Data from RTDL-14-HE

Data from RTDL-14-HE can be downloaded directly using a thumb drive.

 Insert your thumb drive into USB A port of RTDL-14-HE.

 “Downloading…..” appears on LCD display of the datalogger.

 Wait few seconds for download to complete.

It downloads data of each day in a .csv format into your thumb drive.
 Eject the thumb drive.

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10 Trouble Shooting

10.1 General Trouble Shooting

The occurrences of following cases are to be considered erroneous. Please read the

following document carefully to fully understand the errors and the possible cause behind

it and steps that can be taken to avoiding or removing it.

10.2 Datalogger

10.2.1 Power Problem / Data logger turned off

Data logger turned off is generally indicated by no display in LCD. Generally, the
LCD display remains turned off to save power. To check if LCD displays or not, press

the middle switch of RTDL-14-HE for few seconds.

“Device Information” is displayed on the LCD.

In such cases, check for proper power connectivity or any lose connections and
make sure all the cables, wires and /or connecting medium are tightly inserted. Also
make sure that the cables and wires are inserted to their appropriate points and
are not misconnected in any way to other places.

If, following all the aforementioned steps does not make the system operational
then you are required to contact RTS immediately. Do not attempt to further repair
the system or apply any other measures to ameliorate it.

10.2.2 Errors
RTC Error

- Occurs when data and time on LCD show random values. To fix the
problem set date and time using Wscada Configuration Application (refer
Chapter 6.1)

Micro SD Error

- Occurs when no micro SD card is inserted into the datalogger.

Flash Error

- Occurs when there is problem with the flash in the hardware.

Set Device ID Error

- Occurs when device is not configured.

10.3 Communication Modem

10.3.1 No communication
Communication problem may arise due to any of the following reasons :

 CPIN failed

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 This problem is encountered when communication module is unable to
detect ruim/sim.

 Check if the ruim/sim has been set to PIN LOCK mode. Unlock
using external mobile terminal and have the settings set to the
ruim/sim.
 Press ruim/sim socket connector properly to hold the ruim/sim
tightly
 Check ruim/sim functionality connecting to a mobile terminal
 Check with next set of ruim/sim

 PPP failed
 Check apn, username and password configured into the system
 Check validity and balance of ruim/sim being used

 Only Poll no Post

 Check serial connectivity between datalogger and communication
module
 Check configurations set for poll and post interval (in most of the
cases, choose poll interval to be at least 4 times larger than post
interval)
 Properly check posting rules defined in the web and set in the
datalogger

 Only Post no Poll

 Connection unreliable , cannot sustain connection for a long time
 Modem not turning On
 Check if the modem you are trying to observe is the primary
modem set in the datalogger (if you are observing modem on
while resetting)
 Try using different modem or PCB

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11 Maintenance

Though RTDL-14-HE doesn’t require any special maintenance, there are few
measures to be considered.

 DO NOT open the casing of datalogger.

 Operate datalogger within the allowable range of supply voltage and other

physical parameters.

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12 Specification

Power
- Input voltage: 10 to 24 volts

 Current Consumption
- Running mode: 20ma
- Idle mode: 5ma

 Real Time Clock

- Accuracy: 10 ppm (better using time synchronization)
- RTC Battery: Lithium cell (Replaceable)

 Time Set: Local software, automatic through NTP server or ext. GPS receiver

 Processor: 32-bit, ARM Cortex M4 processor, 120 MHz

 RAM: 1MB

 User Interface: 16 x 2 Alphanumeric LCD display, 3 push button switches

 Data Storage:
- Type: Flash Memory
- Size: 512Mb
- Logging Interval: 1 seconds to 49 days
- Sampling Interval: 1 seconds to 49 days

 Additional Storage:
- Micro SD card slot
- Support: 32 Gb
- Format: FAT 32

 Analog Interface:
- Resolution: 24bits, with no missing codecs
- Channels: Differential 8 channels or 16 single ended

 Digital Interface SDI-12

- SDI-12: 3 Channels
- Interface: Supporting 10 devices per channel
- Mode: Master mode
- Baudrate: 1200
- Format: 7 bits,1 parity, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit

 Digital Interface RS232 (with no handshaking)

- Channels: 1
- Baud rate and format: User selectable

 Digital Interface RS232 ( with full handshaking)

- Channels: 2
- Handshaking: DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, Ring Indicator

 Digital Interface TTL

- Channels: 1
- Baud rate and format: User selectable

 Digital Interface: RS485 (Duplex)

- Channel: 1

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 - Baud rate and format: User selectable

 Digital Interface: RS485 (Simplex)

- Channel: 2
- Baud rate and format: User selectable

 Ethernet Port:
- RJ45 port
- Type: 10/100 Mbps

 USB Port:
- USB Host (Supporting memory device)
- USB Device (Supporting console)

 Event Counter:
- Channels: 2

 Controlled Power Supply

- 12V X 1 Channel
- 5V x 1 Channel
- Supply output x 2 channels

 Environment:
- Operating Temperature: -40 to +60 °C
- Operating Humidity: 0 to 100% RH, non-condensing


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 Appendix I

Sensor settings using Wscada Configuration Application

If there is no internet connectivity, sensor settings can be achieved locally through your laptop or
desktop using Wscada Configuration Application Software.

Steps:

1. Connect USB cable to USB B PC port of RTDL-14-HE

2. Open Wscada Configuration Application

3. Click Connect Button

4. Enter COM Port and Baud Rate

5. Click Read on top panel of the application software to read current settings from the
datalogger.
6. Following messages will appear.

Click Yes.

On the left panel, all the sensors of the datalogger are listed. Now, settings for each sensor
can be changed by clicking the sensor parameter of your concern.

7. Once necessary modifications are made, click Write on top panel to set the sensor settings
into the datalogger.

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Offset and Scale Calculation for Various Sensors

1. Radar Level Sensor

Default:

Offset=0

Scale=1

 With default values, observe the RLS reading in datalogger

Setting Offset & Scale:

Offset = current water level shown by staff gauge + RLS reading

Scale = -1

2. Compact Bubbler Sensor

Default:

Offset = 0

Scale = 1

 With default values, observe the PLS reading in datalogger

Setting Offset & Scale:

Offset = current water level shown by staff gauge-CBS reading

Scale = 1

Error Calculation and Offset Setting

After installation, if there is discrepancy between the true water level and the reading shown
by sensor, offset has to be corrected. So,

Calculate the error:

Error= True water level – Observed water level (i.e. reading shown by RLS or CBS)

Set new offset:

New offset = old offset + error

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 APPENDIX III

Communication Protocol
The system implements CDMA/GPRS data transmission module following the given protocol:

 Data is sent using HTTP protocol

 GET or POST method is used for sending/setting the data in the device
 Latest encryption technology is used for transmitting data
 Each unit of information is separated by a unique character

In the event of technical errors or network problems, the system switches to data transmission
through Iridium satellite services.

Data packet format for sending data from datalogger to remote server

The datalogger sends the data using HTTP protocol using POST method. The data is transmitted in
binary format and the location to where the data is programmed into the data logger.

The request format is:

Device ID Security Comman Data Log Read Write Log1 ……. Log N
Code d ID Count Pointer Pointe .
r

Note: All Values are Little Endian

Device Code (32 Bit Integer) : Identifies the device

Security Code (32 Bit Integer) : Verifies the device

Command ID (32 Bit Integer) : Must be 0x00000095

Data ID (16 Bit Integer) : Must be 3

Log Count (8 Bit Integer) : Number of logs included in the packet (N)

Read Pointer (32 Bit Integer) : Identifies the read position in the data logger’s circular
buffer

Write Pointer (32 Bit Integer) : Identifies the write position in the data logger’s circular
buffer

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The Log format is:

Security Code Response Response Data ID

Category (32 Bit Integer) : Identifies the parameter

1 : Rainfall

2 : Waterlevel

5 : Temperature

8 : Humidity

10 : Air Pressure

19 : Wind Speed

20 : Wind Direction

30 : Solar Irradiance

Value (32 Bit Float value) : Value of the parameter

Timestamp (32 Bit) : 32 Bit FAT format date time

Interval (32 Bit Integer) : Logging interval

The response to this request from the server is:

Security Code Response Response Data ID

Security Code (32 Bit Integer) : Verifies the device

Response ID (32 Bit Integer) : Must be 0x80000095

Response (32 Bit Integer) : Must be 0xFFFFFFFF

Data ID (32 Bit Integer) : Must be 3

All the data transmission (request and response) is encrypted with predetermined AES Key (128 bit)

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