Manual OMC Programmer 2010
Manual OMC Programmer 2010
User manual
Version 1.4.14
TDC 12-08-2010
OBSERVATOR
OMC-Programmer 2010
instruments OMC-045-II(I)
Index
Contents
Introduction. ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Getting started........................................................................................................................................................ 5
A basic Email configuration. ................................................................................................................................... 5
A basic FTP configuration. .................................................................................................................................... 18
Help pages. ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Advanced Config settings. .................................................................................................................................... 22
Advanced Config settings. .................................................................................................................................... 24
Advanced settings sensors. .................................................................................................................................. 27
Advanced settings parameters ............................................................................................................................. 29
Alarm Handling. .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Alarm settings. ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Advanced settings analogue input. ...................................................................................................................... 33
Auto Upgrade settings. ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Calculation calculated parameters. ...................................................................................................................... 35
Configure Data Output. ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Configure modem. ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Configuration OMC‐3556...................................................................................................................................... 42
Configure Substation. ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Configuring GPRS modem for correct frequency. ................................................................................................ 45
Dial‐in communication. ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Dial‐out communication. ...................................................................................................................................... 47
Download data directly from SD Card. ................................................................................................................. 49
Download data from substation. .......................................................................................................................... 49
Email/FTP and TCP/IP settings. ............................................................................................................................ 52
GPS Information Substation. ................................................................................................................................ 54
GPRS Signal strength............................................................................................................................................. 55
Input (Tag list). ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Main Menu. .......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Maintenance. ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Overview Configuration. ....................................................................................................................................... 61
Password............................................................................................................................................................... 63
Plan deployment. .................................................................................................................................................. 64
Save Configuration................................................................................................................................................ 65
Select communication method ............................................................................................................................ 66
Select Com‐port. ................................................................................................................................................... 67
Select parameters. ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Select sensors ....................................................................................................................................................... 71
Select substation. ................................................................................................................................................. 72
Settings parameters.............................................................................................................................................. 74
StartUp Screen. ..................................................................................................................................................... 76
Substation Settings. .............................................................................................................................................. 77
Time Sync. settings. .............................................................................................................................................. 78
Terminal window. ................................................................................................................................................. 78
Used memory on SD card. .................................................................................................................................... 80
Technical info OMC‐Data loggers ......................................................................................................................... 81
Connecting and configuring a YSI 6‐series sonde. ................................................................................................ 81
Connecting and configuring a Sontek SW/SL. ...................................................................................................... 83
Terminals Overview OMC‐045‐II .......................................................................................................................... 86
Terminals Overview OMC‐045‐III ......................................................................................................................... 88
Introduction.
This manual is intended to guide you through OMC-programmer in able to program your OMC-045 Datalogger.
Setting up the OMC-045-II & OMC-045-III configuration is pretty simular, but OMC-045-III users will have more
functionality available.
OMC-programmer is a utiltity, which will make programming your data logger a lot easier. Most functions are
straight forward, but some require some attention. We recommend you study this manual, so you will get the
most out of your data logger.
You will find a getting started chapter, which will help you to make a simple configuration with some examples.
The example configurations can also be downloaded from our support site. Following this guide will give you the
basic knowledge how to program your data logger.
Further more you will find the help pages of each function in OMC-programmer, they will also popup when you
press [F1] on the particulair page.
Do not hesitate to contact our servicedesk if you need assistance or have any questions. Do this preferable by
email (service@observator.com) and include the following:
- your configuration
- Serial number of the OMC-045-III
- Version of OMC-programmer
- Build (firmware version) of the OMC-045-III
Getting started.
A basic Email configuration.
First you should decide what you actually want. You want to have data. In order to get this you will
need sensors, those sensors will have to be powered and the signals have to be read by the OMC-
045-II(I). The data has to be stored in certain intervals. And the data has to be transferred a database,
by GPRS, Radio, Satellite etc.
In order to understand how the OMC-045-III works, we start with a basic example how the data is
acquired. We assume the sensors are powered through the OMC-045-III, it’s a lower power (battery
power) situation and the data is transferred through email by GPRS.
We store data once an hour and transfer the data twice a day.
1. The OMC-045-III sleeps in this situation as much as possible, it wants so save energy!
2. The OMC-045-III wakes up, and powers the sensor. A sensor usually has a warm up time
before starts sending sensible data or any data at all, this time is set with the power delay.
3. After the warm up time, the OMC-045-III expects data within the time set in normal sample
rate. It will retry once if no data is received. The data will be stored on the SD card.
4. The OMC-045-III will get back to sleep for an hour (minus the used time for powering the
sensor and logging) this interval is set in Log Data to SD Card.
5. The data will be send every 12 hours, so the 12th cycle will include the Email routine, this
interval is set in Email data.
We use Email in this example, since this is easier to play with in this stage. A FTP server will
be much more reliable, so we recommend FTP whenever possible. Email suffers from spam
filters and antivirus software, which can make it slow and unreliable.
Let’s start with a simple configuration: the OMC-045-III has several internal sensors, so we can make
a configuration, without any sensors attached.
What do we want?
What do we need?
Check your sim card has NO pin code enabled, test it in a cell phone if you are in doubt, disable the
pin code via your cell phone if it was enabled. If possible test the gprs (internet) settings as well.
- Install OMC-programmer.
- Power the OMC-045-III (see hardware section for connections).
- Connect the USB cable to the OMC-045-III and your PC.
- The first time Windows will ask you to look for a driver, say ‘yes’.
- Windows will recognize the OMC-045-III
- Start OMC-programmer
If you get the Start screen instead of the one underneath, select OMC-programmer.
Click: OK
The following flow diagram will appear and you see ‘Sensors’ in red, to indicate you should start here.
Click on Sensors:
Click OK.
All we want the (case) temperature and the V Batt (Battery voltage).
Click OK
Click: OK
You will notice that the interval for Internal Vbatt has already changed to 1 s. The sample rate will
always be selected for the sensor, so all the parameters from one sensor will have the same sample
rate.
All you have to do is: tag Log parameter and click: OK.
Click: OK
We have ‘Log data to SD Card’ in the right column and several other options in the left.
Double click on Log data to SD card. It should give you a list of the 2 parameters we want to log and
a normal & alarm rate. This is the actual rate in which we will store data, do not confuse this with the
sample rate used in ‘Input (Tag list)’ (which is more or less your sensor sample rate). We want to
store data once a minute so set these values to 1 minute if they aren’t already.
Click: OK
We also want to email the data, so double click’ Email data’ in the left column to move it to the right.
Double click Email data to open it (or click once and click Advanced).
Now we can set the email rate, which we want at 5 minutes (we are testing and want quick results)
so change at least the normal rate to 5 minutes (the alarm rate we won’t use in this example, as long
as it is <= normal, OMC-programmer will accept it).
Next we can also choose what we would like to mail, we definitely want Data, but we can also add
System records and Raw data. In our example Raw data is of no use (only if you have serial devices
connected) and system system records are only useful for debug information ( if you experience
problems and request our support, these records can be very useful for our support engineers). In this
example we only want data records: Double click on Data filter and select ‘D’ata records’ followed
by OK.
Click OK.
Since we would also like to be alarmed by SMS in case something goes wrong, let’s add that too:
No Advanced settings here for sms, we will have to set our number somewhere else (in Alarm
Handling).
click on ‘Modem’.
If your provider is listed for email in ‘Select provider details’, use that one, all you will need to change
is the ‘to address’ in the right column, fill in the email address on which you want to receive the data
emails.
If not, select: KPN Nederland Email. This will give you the standard settings for a Dutch provider, so
you do have to change some things, but at least the basic settings are already correct.
You will need to change the following:
Access Point
User name
Password
And naturally the ‘to address’
(The correct Access point (APN), User name & password must be retrieved from your provider).
Click OK
We have now programmed our logger with the correct parameters and intervals, one more thing to
check, we said we want the logger to work in low power mode.
This part can be found in the Advanced Config in the Flow Diagram. When you click on it, you will be
asked for the password, which is: manager .
They are ranked in power consumption: Low power used the minimum, while Full power used the
most power. Depending on the situation you select the mode which requires the least power suitable
for your requirements.
In this case we said we wanted the logger to work in low power. We can choose between Low power
and Modem always on. You select Modem always on if you want to be able to reach the logger any
time from distance via a modem. If this is not required, select Low power. That is what we will do, so
select this.
You will also find Time zone in this menu. Set this to the zone you are in, if you don’t know, double
click on your PC time (right bottom corner) and check your time zone there. Time zone can be
positive and negative! Your data logger will synchronize time and date with your pc time whenever
you connect to it.
While we are in this menu, let’s have a look at some other items, which will be useful for future
programming:
- Digital out settings useful for alarm outputs more info can be found in the corresponding
chapter.
- Power Delay switches:
The OMC-045-II has 2 programmable power outputs for sensors, while the OMC-045-III has 4.
For each output you can define a warm up time of your sensor. Some sensor require some
startup time before they give any or reliable data, the logger will power the sensor in advance
(the delay you set here, the logger will delay the measurement for that period).
No need to change those for our configuration, so we can click on OK so we get back to the Flow
diagram.
Click on ‘save configuration’ followed by ‘save configuration to file’ to backup this on your pc.
If we have done everything right it will send you a sms: Deployment started
start collecting data…..
and after 15 minutes start sending emails to you….
Keep in mind that sometimes depending on provider spam & virus filters it can take a little longer
before you receive the email.
If you have a FTP server, you simply can change this configuration to FPT, which will be explained in
the next chapter.
FTP is much more reliable then email, when connected the logger will write the data direct on the FTP
server, no delays or problems with spam & virus filters.
Therefore FTP is preferred over email whenever possible.
Naturally you do need a FTP server.
So before we start you should have access to a FTP server and need the following:
We assume you have the email example completed, if not follow that one first.
Configure Substation
Followed by :
And click: OK
Click on:
Data Output
Change the Normal rate to 5 minutes, let’s leave the Data Filter to Data + System records this time,
so you will see the difference.
Click OK twice to return to the Flow Diagram.
Change:
Finally save your configuration to the substation (and to file to make a backup) and you’re
done…
Help pages.
Following you find all the help pages, which you can also access using the [F1] key in OMC-
programmer. It will give you a description of each function and some background information.
You can use this for reference when programming your device.
With this option you can change the advanced settings of the substation. It is also possible to configure
additional hardware to add additional functionality to the substation. This means sending out e-mails and SMS a
modem-board should be configured. For storing data it is necessary to configure a SD card.
The right screen will only be available when a substation is connected and shows the substaion information.
In the left screen information is shown and some settings can be changed.
System configuration
- System id System id as set in ' Substation'
- Type number Type of logger canbe set
- Time zone Set your time zone to get the correct time (check your Windows settings and set the zone equal).
Keep in mind that a datalogger will not use Daylight Saving, this would create a gap & overlap in the data!
- Scheduled output rate This is your normal 'storage to SD' interval in seconds.
- Scheduled alarm output rate This is your alarm 'storage to SD' interval in seconds.
Hardware configuration
- Data send time delay To delay your data transmission in seconds.
- Operating mode:
- Modem: Default GSM/GPRS, disable if you don't use it (like when you use Radio or Satelite
communication).
- SD Card: Set the size of the used SD card, default is 2GB.
- Digital out type: Set the type to puls or status.
- Digital out polarity: Set the output active status to High or Low.
- Digital out duration: Set the output puls length in seconds.
- Power Delay switch: Set the time the sensor should be powered before the first measurement for every used
poweroutput.
This will usualy be at minimum the startup time of your sensor.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Type number
It is possible to enter a type number or code for the substation. For example Q for quality, R for rain-recorder
etc.
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Time zone
Here you can enter the offset from the GMT, timezone for The Netherlands is 1
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Operation mode
It is possible to use the substation in different modes. You can choose from the following operation modes;
Using the "operation mode" it is possible to optimise the power consumption of the substation. Three different
parts of the logger can be configured: System, Sensor and Modem. Each part can be configured in "Full
power/Always On" or "Low Power".
Possible combinations are;
When a part of the substation is configured as Low Power, this part of the substation will be switched off as
soon as it is not used any more.
Low power
The system will switch in to "sleep mode" when all tasks have been full filled. "power delay" will be taken into
account when switching of the system.
System always on
The system is always on. However the sensor(s) and the modem will be switch in "Low Power".
Modem always on
In this operation mode, the modem will be switched on so it will answer on incoming calls. This option has to be
used if it should be possible to configure the substation on distance. If you can reach the substation using
modem, it is possible to change the configuration, upgrade the firmware en download data. In this mode, the
modem will be switched to "Slow Idle" to save as much power as possible.
Full power
All parts of the substation will be switched on always. This means maximum power consumption.
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Modem
From a list a available modem can be chosen.
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SD card
From a list a available SD card can be chosen. The OMC-045-II & III is default equipped with a 2GB SD card.
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Puls = Using this option the digital output will be switched high or low, depending on the configured polarity
during the puls period.
Status = Using this option the value of the output signal from the digital output indicates, if there is an alarm or
not, depending on the configured polarity.
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Depending on which sensors are selected, you can enter/change additional settings in this screen.
If you don't understand certain settings (especially with serial sensors) do not change them.
This list will not be complete, since the list is frequently updated, ususally the settings speak for them selves, if
in doubt contact our service desk.
- smal log
Smal log can be used if you require a different storage interval and you and/or you don't want the logger to
wait/retry to retrieve the data.
Commonly used for GPS. GPS sometimes requires quite some time to get a fix, which is not wanted in low
power situations. The substation
won't stay awake if no fix is established in the sample time if small log is used. If you use small log, do not tag
'log' in the input (Tag list) for the
parameters belonging to the particular sensor.
- Rain, Status
- Bucket size (mm per puls)
- Daily reset at midnight on or off
- Identify the sensor as a floater (vlotter) on or off
- Hysteresis of the floater (vlotter) on and off in seconds
- invert status input on or off
- Serial sensors:
Port number
baudrate
start/ stop / separation/ characters / string length: Do not change unless you know what you are doing!
- YSI
For the YSI the button 'Read Parameters' is included. This button will read the settings from the the YSI, so you
won't have to set the parameters yourself.
Naturally you must setup the YSI correct and have it connected to the substation first.
Analogue sensors
Select power switch
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save changes and return to the sensor list.
From some parameters additional settings can be altered. The screen which is shown is only an example.
Depending on the type of parameter a
follow up a screen will be shown on which the settings can be made.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save changes and return to the parameter list.
Alarm Handling.
3. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
4. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Alarm settings.
6. SMS alarm.
As soon as an alarm occurs, a alarm SMS will be send using the settings made in Alarm handling.
8. Hysteresis.
Here you can enter a value which will avoid the alarm from switching on and off very fast. As soon as an
alarm occurs, the alarm will only fall off as soon as the measured value differs more than the entered hysteresis
from the entered limit.
13. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous screen.
14. OK.
With this option the settings will be saved and you will return to the parameterlist.
1. Input.
This is the number of the selected analogue input. This value can’t be changed.
2. Mode.
This is the mode of the analogue input. A 4-20mA and a 0-10V mode is available. This setting can not be
changed.
5. Auto calibration
When Auto calibration is enabled the parameter will be calibrated using the Initial value as soon as the
substation is started up the first time. Using the Initial value and the measured value it is possible to calculate
the offset for the parameter. The option can be used when you want to measure values according a certain
reference level, for example meters above sea level.
6. Initial value.
This is a known value of the parameter that is used for calibrating the parameter. This initial value must be
stable and match with the actual measured value when the substation is started for the first time.
7. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous screen.
8. OK.
With this option the settings will be saved and you will return to the parameter list.
At this screen you can configure calculated parameters. A calculated parameter is a parameter which is the
result of a mathematic calculation of a measured parameter. A calculated parameter will be calculated over the
calculation rate.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save changes and return to the parameter list.
In this screen the output from the substation can be configured. Depending on the chosen output protocol, using
the option advanced all the necessary settings for the selected protocol can be configured. For the selected
protocol all necessary settings have to be made. When for example a NMEA MWV message is selected it will
be necessary to select the parameters that have to be used in this message.
Always check the advanced settings of all selected output protocols. Each follow up screen with the advanced
settings has their own help screen.
For example, if you want to send data by FTP it is necessary to select the protocols "Log data to SD
card" and "FTP data"
There might be additional protocols in the list that are not explained in the manual. If a protocol is missing in the
manual please contact Observator.
1. Add >>
The selected protocol from the left list will be added to the right list. You can also add this by double clicking on
a protocol.
2. << Remove
Remove the selected protocol from the right list.
3. Advanced
For some protocols it is possible/necessary to add a few additional settings. The necessary settings depend on
the selected protocol. After choosing this option a follow up screen will be showed. These follow up screens
have their own help-function.
NMEA protocols
These protocols are the standard NMEA-0183 protocols. When this protocol is selected the user has to select
the parameters that should be used in the selected NMEA message. The data will be send out in a serial data
string coming directly from the logger.
OMC2900 protocol
This protocol is used for Observator equipment. When this protocol is selected the user can select the
parameters that should be used in the output. The data will be send out in a serial data string coming
directly from the logger.
FTP Data
This protocol is selected when you want to send the stored data to an FTP server. The data has to be stored on
the SD card first.
In this window it is possible to select the data records that should be send.
Email Data
This protocol is selected when you want to send the stored data by email. The data has to be stored on the SD
card first.
In this window it is possible to select the data records that should be send.
SMS Acva/Wkup
This protocol is selected when you want the logger to respond on incoming "ACVA" SMS messages. You can
set the interval the logger should check for incoming SMS messages in normal and in alarm mode. This will also
give you the option to wakeup the substation by sms (sms: WKUP) for remote access (by modem or URL). The
substation will respond with a sms when it will be awake.
Alarm SMS
This protocol is selected when you want the logger to send out an alarm SMS when the substation is in alarm-
mode.
In the special window you can set the interval that should be used to store the data to the SD card in normal and
alarm mode. Please note this interval should be >= than the smallest sample rate of the selected parameters.
Display
Select this protocol when you have the optional display connected.
In advanced you will have to select the power switch (default = 4) and power down inactivity time (default 120s),
select 0 if you want it continuously on.
4. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
5. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Configure modem.
In this screen the way the data is transmitted is configured. For each choice a follow up screen will be shown.
These follow up screens have their own help screen.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Configuration OMC-3556.
1. System ID
The ID is default set to 0. The user can enter an ID. The ID will be stored together with the serial data and will
be send in the radio message.
2. Operating mode
The module can operate in a Slave and Master mode. In both modes the data received from a connected serial
device will be stored in the internal memory of the module. This means that a data message can contain more
than one line of serial data.
Slave Mode: The module will wake up the radio on the transmit rate and will be ready to receive the "Request
for Data" from the Master PC. If the Request for Data is received the module will send the data stored in the
internal memory.
Master Mode: The module will wake up the radio on the transmit rate and will send the data stored in the
internal memory. The Slave PC has to be ready to receive the data. If the internal memory is full the module will
send an extra data message even if the transmit interval is not exceeded. If you are using more than one
module please be careful to avoid data-collision.
3. Baud rate
The current baud rate is set to 19200 and can not be changed using OMC-Programmer.
In Slave mode this is the time that the module will wait after the transmit rate, for a "Request for Data" from the
Master. Increasing this period will also increase the power consumption because the radio-modem will be
switched in listening mode for a longer period of time.
7. Print Configuration
With this option the XML file of the configuration will be showed. In the future a short readable overview of the
complete configuration will be shown. Maybe in the future it will also be possible to choose between displaying
an XML or PDF file. The PDF file could show the layout of the wiring of the complete configuration. In
Ridderkerk these PDF's will have to be made. Observator is thinking of a way we can realise this.
8. Save Configuration
With this option you can save the configuration either on file or by sending it to the module.
9. Main Menu.
Using this option you can return to the main menu.
10. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous screen.
Configure Substation.
4. Empty configuration.
Configure you substation from start. This can be done without a substation connected.
5. Main Menu.
Return to the main menu.
If you need to change this connect the modem to the PC and follow the next procedure;
Using the command: AT+WMBS? the modem will return the actual settings
For the 850/1900 network the modem should return;
+WMBS: 4,0 or +WMBS: 4,1
Using the command AT+CGMM the modem will return the actual status
For the 850/1900 network the modem should return;
MULTIBAND G850 1900
Dial-in communication.
In this screen all settings must be configured to dail-in in the substation using, for example an PC and modem.
1. Authorisation
It is possible to disable or enable authorisation before getting access to the substation. We always advise to
enable authorisation.
2. Username
When the authorisation is enabled the username must be entered, which in combination with the password is
necessary to get access to the substation.
3. Password
When the authorisation is enabled the password must be entered, which in combination with the username is
necessary to get access to the substation.
4. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
5. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Dial-out communication.
In this screen the settings must be made in order to build up a connection from the substation with for example
a host-pc. The settings are depending on the settings of the Host-pc.
1. Phonenumber
This is the phonenumber of the Host-pc.
2. Usersname
When authorisation is enabled on at the host-pc the usersname must be entered, which in combination with the
password is necessary to get access to the substation.
3. Password
When authorisation enabled on at the host-pc the password must be entered, which in combination with the
usersname is necessary to get access to the substation.
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TCP Settings
4. Server
This is the IP address of the host-pc which the substation should communicate with using TCP.
5. Port
This is the portnumber that should be used together with the IP address of the host-pc which the substation
should with using TCP.
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UDP Settings
6. Server
This is the IP address of the host-pc which the substation should communicate with using UDP.
5. Port
This is the portnumber that should be used together with the IP address of the host-pc which the substation
should communicate with using UDP.
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6. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous screen.
7. OK.
With this option the settings will be saved and you will return to the overview screen of the configuration.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
After choosing this option you will be asked to select the location and the file name to store the file.
This is the fastest way to download data from an SD card for the OMC-045-II.
The OMC-045-III has a FAT file structure and the SD card can be read via Windows.
1. Start of Period
Select the start of the period where you want to download data from.
2. End of Period
Select the end of the period where you want to download data from.
5. Main Menu.
Return to the Main Menu.
6. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
7. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
In this screen the phone number of the substation can be entered or altered.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
In this screen you must configure all necessary settings for sending data through e-mail, FTP or TCP/IP using
GPRS.
Please note that different Firmware in the OMC-045-II is required for sending data using FTP or email. If
you want to switch from sending data using FTP to sending data using email, you will have to install the
correct firmware version in the OMC-045-II first, check our suppport page for the latest firmware for your
purpose.
Not required for the OMC-045-III
GPRS Settings
2. Access point
Provider setting to access internet using GPRS
3. User name
Provider setting to access internet using GPRS
4. Password
Provider setting to access internet using GPRS
5. DNS1 *
Provider setting to access internet using GPRS
6. DNS2 *
Provider setting to access internet using GPRS
* Not required for the OMC-045-II and not available for the OMC-045-III
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TPC/IP settings
7. IP
IP address of the PC you the data should be sent to *
8. Subnet
Subnet IP address of the PC the data should be sent to. *
* Not required for the OMC-045-II and not available for the OMC-045-III
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Email/FTP Settings
9. Authorisation
With this option you can disable or enable authorisation.
10. Server
Here you have to enter the IP address or the name of the server where the email or FTP messages should be
send to.
11. Username
This is the username which in combination with the password is necessary to log in at the server if authorisation
is enabled.
12. Password
This is the password which in combination with the username is necessary to log in at the server if authorisation
is enabled.
13. Port
Here you have to enter the port which in combination with the IP address will be used at the server for the
incoming messages. Please note that when using the OMC-Data-OnLine server, the portnumber for FTP is 21,
the portnumber for e-mail is 25.
16. To address
To this e-mail address an e-mail message will be send to. (email only)
17. Subject
For the subject default the name of the substation will be used.
18. Domain
This is the domain in which the server works. In case of Observator, observator.com. *
* Not required for the OMC-045-II and not available for the OMC-045-III
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19. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
20. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Using this option it is possible to check the GPRS signal strength & quality. Using this it is possible to point a
antenna in the direction with the best GPRS signal.
Before deployment it is very wise to check the signal strength & quality at the site first. A low signal will cause
problems sending data.
It is also possible to manually select a provider from the list of available providers.
1. Main Menu.
Using this option you can return to the main menu.
2. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous screen.
3. Signal Strength
This indicates the strength of the signal, which result in the power required for the transmission (lower strenght,
requires more power).
4. Signal Quality
This indicates the signal quality of the signal, actually this is the bit-error rate. 100% indicates <0,1 % of error,
while 0% indicates >15% of error.
This really needs to be close to 100% for a good operation of the logger.
5. Provider
This shows the provider to which the logger is currently connected for strength & quality measurement.
If this is not the provider you expected, the signal of your provider could be to weak in this location area.
6. Available providers
This shows a list of available providers. It doesn't necessarily mean you can connect to a provider of this list.
They might not accept roaming.
The blue bar indicates the selected provider, standard this is set to 'automatic': the OMC-045-II will
automatically select your provider.
In some situations it can be useful to manually select a provider: just double clicking on it.
If an error +CME 32 occurs, the provider does not accept your simcard. It does allow you to measure the signal
quality. This can be useful if the signal of your current provider is to weak and you would like to check which
provider does provide a strong signal in your location area. Your selection will be directly stored in the
modem memory, so do not forget to put it back to the correct setting before leaving this menu! If you are
not sure which provider to select, use 'automatic'.
In this list all settings can be configured to make the substation function as you want. When you double click in
the list on an setting that you would like to change a new follow up screen will open, where the changes can be
made in. On these follow up screens the help function is also available.
PLEASE NOTE: not all options can be entered/changed for all the parameters. All options that are marked with
'---' are not available for the concerning parameter.
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen
of the configuration.
Main Menu.
1. Configure Substation.
Create a new configuration or load an existing one from file or substation.
5. Maintenance.
This menu will provide you several test and maintenance options. It's password protected, the password is
'manager'.
6. Select Language.
Select your language, currently you can choose between English, Dutch & French.
7. Exit Program.
This will end OMC-programmer
Maintenance.
3. SD Card Substation.
Using this option it is possible to check the free memory on the SD card after a connection with the substation is
made.
6. Main Menu.
Using this option you can return to the main menu.
Overview Configuration.
1. Sensors.
Select the sensors which are connected to the substation.
2. Parameter list.
Add / Remove the parameters that will be used by the substation.
4. Substation.
Alter the logger type, the name and the ID of the substation. The logger type can only be altered in an empty
configuration.
In all other cases the logger type will be displayed and can not be altered.
5. Data Output.
Configure the data output of the substation. For example this can be by e-mail, FTP, RS-232 or TCP/IP.
6. Analog Output.
Configure the analog output of the substation. Using the analog output the substation can control equipment
connected to this output.
7. Modem.
If a modem is installed in the substation, all the necessary modem settings need to be configured. If a modem is
not configured, this option will not be available.
8. Alarm Handling.
Set the phonenumbers which should receive alarm SMS.
16. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
Password.
In this screen a password has to be entered to receive access to a few advanced settings of the
substation. There are two levels;
1. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
2. OK.
Save changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Plan deployment.
The substation can be configured in such a way that it will "awake" at a certain time in the future and starts
working. This way it is possible to start a few substations at the same time.
1. Deployment year
The year that the deployment will start.
2. Deployment month
The month that the deployment will start.
3. Deployment day
The day that the deployment will start.
4. Deployment hour
The hour that the deployment will start.
5. Deployment minute
Tthe minute that the deployment will start.
6. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
7. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Save Configuration.
The choices in this screen are clear. The configuration can be written to a substation, the configuration can be
saved to a file or you can exit the program without saving the configuration. Each follow-up screen has it's own
help-function.
1. Main Menu.
With this option you can return to the Main Menu.
2. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous screen.
3. Main Menu.
Return to the main menu.
4. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
Select Com-port.
When you want to read the configuration from a logger, you will have to select the protocol that should be used
for communication with the logger. The protocol depends on the type of logger that you want to communicate
with.
When "direct communication" is chosen then you will have to select the com-port where the configuration cable
of the substation is connected too. Only the com-ports which are available on the computer will been shown.
The baud rate is default set correct and will only have to be altered in special cases.
When "modem communication" is chosen, a modem will have to be selected, which will be used to build up a
connection with the substation. Only the modems which are available on the computer can be selected.
1. Main Menu.
Return the main menu.
2. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
3. OK.
Confims currnent selections.
Select parameters.
In this screen you can select the required parameters, which the substation has to work with. Just
choose a parameter from the left list and add it to the right list. In the right list the selected parameters
are shown.
From the left list you can also select the so called calculated parameters. Calculated parameters are
parameters which are calculated over a set of data points of one parameter, like the average, minimal
or maximal temperature. When a calculated parameter is selected in a next window you will be asked
how the calculated parameter should be calculated. The parameter will be calculated over the
registration period. If you want to use calculated parameters the sample period of the parameter
should be less than the registration period of this parameter.
1. Add up >>.
The selected parameter in the left list will be added to the right list. Also by double clicking the
parameter will be added.
2. << Deleted
The selected parameter will be removed from the right list.
3. Advanced
For some parameters it is possible/necessary to configure some additional settings. This depends on
the used sensors and in some cases the way these sensors have been connected to the logger.
4. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
5. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Select sensors.
On this page you can select the desired sensors by chosen from the left list. In the right list the selected sensors
are displayed.
1. Add >>.
Add the selected sensor from the left list to the right list. You can also add a sensor by double clicking.
2. << Delete.
deleted the selected sensor from the right list.
3. Advanced.
Change the advanced settings of the selected sensors, only available if applicable for the selected sensor.
Select substation.
1. Edit number/URL
Edit the phonenumber or URL of the selected station.
Substations are automatically added when you configure one with your PC.
To access a station not in the list, select New and edit the phone number or URL.
If the list is empty, go back to 'Configure Substation 'and select 'Configure New Substation', you can select
'cancel' on the next page, a New substation has been added now.
2. Delete Substation.
Delete the selected substation
3. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
4. OK.
Establish a connection with the selected substation.
5. Main menu.
Return to the main menu.
4. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
5. OK.
Save all changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
The program displays the default way to connect all sensors. In the next section is shown how to connect the
sensors to the substation.
Settings parameters.
1. Tag name.
Here you can enter the name of the parameter.
2. Code.
Usually this code is filled in default and must be unique in the configuration. When several sensors, measuring
the same parameter, are configured, such as (for instance) the temperature on various heights, you must
alter/change this default code. However, we like to advise to use a standard code. Each new code is an extra
tag in the database which creates an unnecessary large database. Observator uses a standard list with
parameter names en codes.
3. Unit.
Here you can enter the unit of the parameter. In some cases the unit is linked to the parameter and therefore
cannot be changed.
4. Output Identifier.
When direct serial output of the substation is used, you can enter the identifier that is used in the OMC-2900
protocol. The identifier must be unique and can only exist of one character. Both capital and lower case letters
can be used. Therefore 52 characters are available.
5. Decimals.
Here you can enter the amount of decimals, that is used in the measured value. Please note that even when
using digital parameters it is advisable to use at least 1 decimal. Using 0 decimals could cause errors in alarm
handling.
8. Log parameter.
When this option is enabled the parameter will be logged in the log file on the SD card.
9. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous screen.
10. OK.
With this option the settings will be saved and you will return to the parameter list.
StartUp Screen.
1. OMC-Programmer
Configure the OMC-045-II, OMC-045-III and OMC-410 data loggers.
2. OMC-045-I Configurator.
Configure an OMC-045-I via OMC-045-I programmer. It is not included in OMC-programmer and requires a
separte installation. Not supported by this help function.
3. OMC-303/2650 Configurator.
Start the configuration tool for the OMC-303 & OMC-2650. It is not included in OMC-programmer and requires a
separate installation. Not supported by this help function.
4. Exit Program.
This will exit OMC-programmer.
Substation Settings.
1. Type Logger.
Select a type of substation, which you want to configure using this program. When the configuration is uploaded
to the substation, the type of substation must correspond with the substation where you want to upload the
configuration to. It is not possible to change the substation type when the configuration is read from file or
downloaded from a substation first.
2. Version
This is the logger version of the Hardware. This value will shown only and can not be altered.
3. Name of substation
Enter or alter the entire name of the substation.
4. System ID.
Enter or alter the ID (short name or code) of the substation.
5. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
6. OK.
Save changes and return to the overview screen of the configuration.
Terminal window.
Check the real time internal communication in the logger and communicate directly with the serial
sensors connected to the logger.
Without opening any sensor, you will monitor the status of the logger itself. Opening a sensor will give
you direct communication with the sensor.
1. Main Menu.
With this option you can return to the main menu.
2. Open Sensor.
When this option is selected the communication will be started directly, with the sensor selected in the
list box in the middle. After the communication is started it is possible to send commands to the
sensor directly.
Note: Do not confuse internal comport numbers with OMC-045-III port numbers, there are more
comport numbers then the 5 external I/O port numbers and the numbering is not identical.
Example: Port 1 has internal comport number 4, if you open a sensor on port 1, the OMC-045-III will
respond with 'Com4Direct started'.
3. Close Sensor.
When this option is selected the communication will be stopped with the sensor selected in the list
box.
4. Cancel.
With this option you can return to the previous menu.
Using this option it is possible to check the free memory on the SD card installed in the OMC-045-II/III. The free
memory on the SD card is also a parameter in the log file.
1. Main Menu.
Return to the main menu.
2. Cancel.
Return to the previous screen.
Connections are for Power Switch 1 and port 1, which are the default ports. If you whish to use a diiferent port
or powerswitch, find the corresponding terminals in the terminal overview.
When installed, remove all internal batteries from the sonde. The sonde is powered by the OMC-045-II, using
internal batteries also, will cause mall functioning of the system.
To make a YSI 6-series sonde work together with the OMC-045-II, some settings have to be made in the YSI.
These settings can be made in the Terminal Window of OMC-Programmer or using a YSI handheld. When
using OMC-Programmer;
Select Maintenance, password "manager",
Choose Terminal Window Substation,
Select the YSI sonde in the list box,
Open the communication to the YSI sonde and enter "Enter" followed by "Esc" within the first 5 seconds after
communication is opened. After that a # will be shown,
Type "menu" to open the YSI menu.
In the YSI manual all YSI settings are explained. If the settings are not correct you will receive a error SMS
message from the OMC-045-II, "Serial 1 Error". The next settings should be set;
System menu
Page Length = 0
Report menu
Date disabled
Time disabled
Select all parameters that you need in the output of the YSI sonde, please select the correct units also.
Remember the order of the parameters coming out of the YSI sonde. When configuring the Input (Tag list) you
need to configure the parameters in the OMC-045-II in exactly the same order.
Run menu
Discrete sample
Sample Interval >= 0.5, Sample interval <= Sample interval logger
Start sampling
Close communication with the sensor or remove sensor from handheld, while YSI is running.
ID Parameter
1 Temp C
2 Temp F
3 Temp K
4 Cond mS/cm
5 Cond uS/cm
6 SpCond mS/cm
7 SpCond uS/cm
10 TDS g/L
12 Sal ppt
14 DOsat %
15 DO mg/L
17 pH mV
18 pH
19 Orp mV
20 Press psia
21 Press psig
22 Depth meters
23 Depth feet
28 Battery volts
37 Turbidity-6026 NTU
47 NH3 N mg/L
48 NH4+ N mg/L
94 Resist Ohm*cm
95 TDS Kg/L
96 DOchrg
101 NO3- N mV
106 NO3- N mg/L
108 NH4+ N mV
112 Cl- mgN/L
145 Cl- mV
193 Chlorophyll ug/L
194 Fluorecence % full scale
201 PAR1
202 PAR2
203 Rodamine
203 Turbidity-6136 NTU
211 ODO%
212 ODOmg/l
214 ODO% Local
The wiring in the Sontek cable is in pairs (black /red, black/yellow & black/white). The yellow wire is not always
required (according Sonteks drawings it's not), but we have found that sometimes the Sontek does not respond
without it connected. The The color between () indicates the black wire pair.
Connections are for Power Switch 1 and port 4 (OMC-045-II) or port 1 (OMC-045-III), which are the default
ports. If you whish to use a diiferent port or powerswitch, find the corresponding terminals in the terminal
overview.
When the Sontek is connected as shown, you can use "Terminal Window Substation" under the "Maintenance
Menu" to configure the Sontek while it is connected to the OMC-045-II.
After opening communication on the correct com-port stopping the Sontek SL/SW can be done by sending the
command +++ (three pluses) using the terminal Windowl.
Before using the Sontek SL/SW in combination with the OMC-045-II, be sure to check the next settings;
PROFILINGMODE NO
RECORDER OFF
AVGINTERVAL 60
SAMPLEINTERVAL 60
AUTOSLEEP NO
POWERPING ON1Z221
ALLOWONEBEAM YES
OUTFORMAT METRIC
If these settings are correct then give the command START, which will start-up the Sontek. The Sontek will
send out each 60 seconds data. You can disconnect the power. And connect the Sontek to the OMC-045-II. The
OMC-045-II will power the Sontek and the Sontek will send the data after one minute.
Please note that if the option ALLOWONEBEAM is activated the Sontek will continue working even if one of the
beams is blocked. In that case it is assumed that the flow conditions in both beams are similar. If the installation
of the Sontek is correct than in most cases this is reasonable. Please see the Sontek manual for further
explanation.
The option PROFILINGMODE can not be used in combination with the OMC-045-II. The output from the Sontek
will be too large using this mode. If you want to use this mode it is only possible in real-time mode when the
OMC-045-II is only used as power supply and is connected to a PC were SonUtils is running on. Please be sure
the mode is off when the Sontek is used in combination with the OMC-045-II otherwise you will get
communication failures.
This table shows all data coming from the Sontek. The parameters that are selected in "Use in output" are
preconfigured in OMC-Programmer. If you need additional parameters please contact your supplier.
It is very important that the Sontek and the logger are synchroized. That means that the date and time settings
in the logger should be the same as date and time settings in the Sontek. When the configuration is written to
the logger, the internal clock and dat of the logger is synchonized with the date and time of the connected PC. In
the "Terminal window substation" you can set date and time of the Sontek using the commands, "Date" and
"Time". After you are sure data and time of the OMC-045-II and Sontek are the same, you will have to be sure
that the OMC-045-II and the Sontek start at the same time. For this example we will start at April 25, 2009 at
10:00.
In "Terminal window substation" use commands;
START to start the Sontek, after this keep the Sontek powered.
In the OMC-045-II you will have to configure the deployment using "Plan Deployment". Enter the exact same
date and time as you have configured in the Sontek.
If everything is set correctly you will receive the SMS "deployment started" when the logger is started. If you get
a SMS "Serial device communication failure" the Sontek is not responding in a way it should. Please check the
settings again and use Sontek manual for additional information.
Note: The voltage on VOUT1, VOUT2, and VOUTCONT is (almost) equal to the power supply
voltage. Be sure that this voltage is compatible to the connected sensors
3 GND
4 SensPower 1 Switched power supply output for sensors
(output 1)
5 GND
6 SensPower 2 Switched power supply output for sensors
(output 2)
7 GND
8 SensPower 3 Switched power supply output for sensors
(output 3)
9 GND
10 SensPower 4 Switched power supply output for sensors
(output 4)
11 Sys Led Out - External Led output negative terminal Bi colour led
12 Sys Led Out + External Led output positive terminal
13 GND
14 TX Display RS232 transmit output Future use
15 RX Display RS232 receive input Future use
Note: The voltage on SensPower 1 -4 is (almost) equal to the power supply voltage. Be sure that this
voltage is compatible to the connected sensors