Sutron Satlink 3 User Manual

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Satlink 3

Models: SL3-1, SL3-SDI-1, SL3-XMTR-1

Operations & Maintenance

Manual

Part No. 8800-1207 Rev 8.04.2

November 3, 2016

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- Sutron Corporation Satlink Operations & Maintenance Manual, Rev 8.04.2 11/3/20167
1 Scope of Supply8
- Ordering Numbers9
2 General Safety Information10
3 Introduction11
- Sl3- 112
- Sl3-Sdi-113
- Sl3-Xmtr-113
- Multi-Function Button13
- Status Leds14
- Rs23214
- USB Micro (OTG)14
- USB Host14
- RF Output15
- Sutron Corporation Satlink Operations & Maintenance Manual, Rev 8.04.2 11/3/2016 Pg15
- SL3-1 Left Terminal Strip16
- SL3-1 Right Terminal Strip17
4 Installing Satlink18
- Attaching SL3-118
- Attaching SL3-SDI-1 & SL3-XMTR-119
- Earth Ground Point20
- Connecting the GOES/METEOSAT/INSAT Antenna20
- Connecting the GPS Antenna21
- Connecting the Power Supply21
- Connecting SDI-12 Sensors22
- Connecting RS485 Sensors23
- Connecting Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge23
- Connecting Pulse Sensors24
- Connecting Frequency Sensors24
- Connecting 0-5V Analog Sensors25
- Connecting 4-20Ma Analog Sensors25
- Connecting Status Sensors26
- Connecting Potentiometer Sensors27
- Connecting MV Sensors27
- Connecting Thermistors28
- Connecting Thermocouples29
- Connecting Strain Gauges31
- Programmable Excitation References31
- Connecting Prop/Vane or Anemometer/Vane Wind Sensors32
- Connecting Lufft Wind Sensors33
- Connecting Digital Outputs33
- Connecting Samplers Triggered by Stage34
- Connecting to the Switched Power34
- Connecting Protected Power34
- Connecting External Modems34
- Connecting External Cell Modems35
5 Installing and Running Linkcomm37
- Installing the Linkcomm Mobile App37
- Installing the PC Version of Linkcomm37
- Stations List View37
- Main Menu42
- Station View44
- Dashboard Tab48
- Measurements Tab49
- Data Tab50
- Telemetry Tab51
- GPS Tab52
- Other Setup Tab53
- Diagnostics Tab54
- Password Menu57
- Quick Status Dialog58
6 Operating Satlink59
- Creating a New Station in Linkcomm59
- Connecting to an SL3 in Your Station List59
- Importing Setups from Another User or Station59
- Testing Measurements59
- Examine Measurements60
- Examine Transmissions60
- Examine Transmission Data60
- Entering Manual Data60
- Calibrating Sensors60
- Configuring SDI-12 Sensors60
- Downloading Log Data60
- Viewing/Clearing the Status61
- Software Version61
- Setting Time61
- USB Thumb Drive (Flash Drive) Operation62
7 Security64
- Steps to Take to Protect Your Station64
- Password Protection64
8 Satlink Setup67
9 Measurement Setup68
- Sensor Setup68
- Schedule71
- Configuration Settings75
- Processing Settings87
- Alarm Settings91
- Alarm Computation Details93
- Logging Settings94
- Measurement Setup Defaults96
- Measurement Calibration96
- Multiple Measurements Using the same Sensor97
10 Telemetry Setup98
- Environmental Scheduled Transmissions100
- Random Transmissions104
- Iridium Setup105
- Cell Setup107
- Telemetry Status111
11 Other Setup115
- Wi-Fi115
- Log Daily Values116
- Digital Output DOUT116
- Output118
- Cutoff119
- Iridium120
- Cell120
12 Telemetry121
- Iridium Telemetry121
- Cellular Telemetry124
- Missing Data Retrieval125
13 Logging128
- Downloading the Log128
- Log Events129
- Logged Time129
14 Errors131
- Clearing Errors131
- Measurement Errors131
- System Errors132
15 Transmission Data Formats134
- Pseudobinary B Data Format134
- Pseudobinary C Data Format139
- Pseudobinary D Data Format141
- Six Bit Binary Encoded Format143
- Pseudobinary over SMS144
- SHEF and SHEFFIX Data Format144
- Sutron Standard CSV146
- ASCII Column146
- ASCII Sensor147
- TCP/IP Session148
- Iridium Telemetry Header149
16 Connecting to Another Logger152
- Connection152
- Configuring Satlink153
- Transmit Data154
- Random Transmissions156
17 Command Line Interface158
- Why Use Command Line158
- About the Command Line Interface158
- Status159
- Setup159
- Measurements160
- Recording161
- Downloading the Log161
- Machine-To-Machine Communication162
- Command Reference162
18 See the Security165
- Steps to Take to Protect Your Station165
19 More about SDI-12169
- Overview169
- Wiring Guidelines170
- Connector170
- Setup of SDI Sensors170
- Useful SDI Commands170
20 Appendix A - Specifications172
21 Appendix B - Sutron Customer Service Policy175
22 Appendix C - Commercial Warranty176
- Sutron Manufactured Equipment176
- Non-Sutron Manufactured Equipment176
- Repair and Return Policy177
23 Appendix E - Approvals and Certifications178
- Nesdis178
- Eumetsat178
- Insat178
- Wi-Fi Module178
- Iridium179
- Cellular (Verizon LTE Modem)181

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Brand	Sutron
Model	Satlink 3
Category	Transmitter
Language	English