Sutron X-Link-1 User Manual

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X-Link Data Logger

Operations & Maintenance

Manual

Includes GPRSLink, IRIDIUMLink, HSPALink and CDMALink

Part No. 8800-1190 Rev 1.63

May 24, 2016

Table of Contents

Includes Gprslink, Iridiumlink, Hspalink and Cdmalink1
- Table of Contents2
1 Introduction5
- Models6
- Applications6
- Connections7
- Earth Ground Point8
- Input Protection8
- Terminal Strips8
- Power Connections11
- Wakeup Button14
2 Getting Started15
3 Measurements18
- Sensors18
- Inputs Available18
4 Linkcomm20
- Stations List View - Getting Connected20
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- Station View - Connected or Working Offline26
- Dashboard Tab32
- Measurements Tab34
- Data Tab37
- Telemetry Tab38
- Other Setup40
- Diagnostics Tab41
- Linkcomm for Phones and Tablets46
5 Telemetry48
- Retransmissions50
- Cell Phone Telemetry51
- Iridium Telemetry56
- Sending Messages to X-Link57
- Telemetry Status59
- Message Check61
- Optimizing Data Usage62
- Transmissions and Measurements Coinciding63
6 Alarms64
7 Setup68
- Measurement Setup68
- Telemetry Setup92
- Other Setup98
8 Measurement Setup Examples100
- RM Young Wind Speed and Direction100
- Thermistor101
- Pressure Transducer (Analog Bridge Sensor)102
- Thermocouple Sensor104
- Tipping Bucket105
- Solar Radiation Sensor106
- Multi-Parameter Sensor107
- ISCO Sampler Triggering Based on Stage108
- Seametrics Flow Meter109
- Computing Rate of Change112
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9 Logging114
- Log Events115
10 Password119
- Creating a Password119
11 Output120
- Output Hardware121
12 Time Keeping123
- Iridium123
- SDI Clock Synchronization124
13 Errors125
- Clearing Errors125
- Measurement Errors125
- System Errors126
14 Command Line Interface128
- Why Use Command Line128
- About the Command Line Interface128
- Sending Messages129
- Status130
- Setup130
- Measurements132
- Recording133
- Downloading the Log133
- Examples134
- Machine-To-Machine Communication135
- Auto Output135
- Command Reference135
- Upgrading Firmware139
15 Collecting Data141
- Understand Your Selected Communications Method141
- Decide Where You Want the Data to be Transmitted144
- Estimate Communications Costs145
- Sign the Agreement148
- Place the Order149
- Ordering Information149
16 Data Formats153
- TCP/IP Session153
- Iridium Telemetry Header154
- Pseudobinary B Data Format156
- Pseudobinary C Data Format157
- Pseudobinary D Data Format159
- Six Bit Binary Encoded Format161
- Pseudobinary over SMS163
- SHEF and SHEFFIX Data Format163
- Sutron Standard CSV165
17 More about SDI-12166
- Overview166
- Wiring Guidelines167
- Connector167
- Setup of SDI Sensors167
- Useful SDI Commands168
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18 Modbus169
- Modbus Hardware Interface169
- Modbus Setup170
- Modbus Function Codes172
- Sutron Function Codes174
19 Appendix A - Specifications181
20 Appendix B - Sutron Customer Service Policy184
21 Appendix C - Commercial Warranty185
- Sutron Manufactured Equipment185
- Non-Sutron Manufactured Equipment185
- Repair and Return Policy186
22 Appendix D - Installation187
- Physical Mounting187
- Power Budget Calculations188
- Cabling Precautions189
- Antenna Mounting Details190
23 Index191

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Sutron X-Link-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Sutron
Model	X-Link-1
Category	Other
Language	English