Adcon A73 addWAVE Series User manual

A73x addWAVE

User Guide

Valid for A731, A732, A733 and A733GSM RTUs

Release 2.0 and higher

Rel. 2.3 / September 2006

DCON TELEMETRY GmbH

INKUSTRASSE 24

-3400 KLOSTERNEUBURG

USTRIA

TEL: +43-2243-38280-0

FAX: +43-2243-38280-6

http://www.adcon.at

e-mail: [email protected]

DCON INTERNATIONAL INC

2050 LYNDELL TERRACE

SUITE 129, DAVIS, 95616

CALIFORNIA, USA

TEL: +1 (530) 753 1458

FAX: +1 (530) 753 1054

http://www.adcon.at

email: [email protected]

Proprietary Notice:

The Adcon logo, the A720 series and addIT™, the A730 series and addWAVE,

addVANTAGE and AgroExpert™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Adcon Telemetry GmbH. All other registered names used throughout this

publication are trademarks of their respective owners.

This publication contains confidential information that is the property of Adcon

Telemetry GmbH. Disclosure to third parties of the information contained

herein is prohibited. Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained

in this publication may be reproduced in any material form except with the prior

written permission of Adcon Telemetry GmbH.

Release 2.2 / August 2006

Table of Contents

1Introduction .........................................................................7

1.1 About the A73x RTU family..............................................................7

1.2 Compliance Statement and Warnings .............................................8

1.3 Conventions .....................................................................................8

2Using the A73x RTU ..........................................................11

2.1 Opening the packages ...................................................................11

2.2 Installing the RTU...........................................................................12

2.3 Special notes for the A733GSM/GPRS RTU.................................13

2.3.1 GPRS usage of an A733GSM/GPRS RTU....................................15

2.4 Field Installation .............................................................................17

2.5 More about the LED tool ................................................................19

2.6 Configuring an A73x RTU in the addVANTAGE

software..........................................................................................20

2.7 Maintaining and servicing the RTU................................................20

2.7.1 The RTU battery.............................................................................20

2.7.2 Changing the battery......................................................................21

3Performing Advanced Functions.....................................25

3.1 Understanding connectors .............................................................25

3.1.1 The RTU connectors......................................................................25

3.1.2 The POWER Connector.................................................................26

3.2 Communicating with the RTU ........................................................27

3.3 Serial communication protocol.......................................................28

3.3.1 General format of a command .......................................................28

3.3.2 General format of an answer .........................................................28

3.4 Using terminal commands .............................................................29

CMDS.............................................................................................29

Table of Contents

TIME...............................................................................................29

FREQ .............................................................................................29

RSSI...............................................................................................30

ID....................................................................................................30

SLOT..............................................................................................31

SST ................................................................................................31

PMP ...............................................................................................31

ANLG .............................................................................................32

ANRT .............................................................................................35

DATA..............................................................................................36

IMME..............................................................................................38

FDEV..............................................................................................38

INFO...............................................................................................39

PORT .............................................................................................40

RX ..................................................................................................43

TX...................................................................................................43

B.....................................................................................................44

BLST ..............................................................................................44

VER................................................................................................44

SDI .................................................................................................45

DATASDI........................................................................................46

SDA................................................................................................48

FPC ................................................................................................48

GSMPIN .........................................................................................48

GSMPUK........................................................................................49

GSMSTAT/GPRSSTAT .................................................................49

GPRSAPNSERV............................................................................49

GPRSAPNUN ................................................................................50

GPRSAPNPW................................................................................50

GPRSHOST ...................................................................................51

GPRSPORT ...................................................................................51

GPRSDNS1/GPRSDNS2 ..............................................................51

GPRSSECRET ..............................................................................52

GPRSCONNINT.............................................................................52

GPRSCONNALIGN........................................................................53

GPRSTMOUT ................................................................................53

3.5 Notifications....................................................................................54

3.6 Returned errors list ........................................................................54

3.6.1 Command line interpreter ..............................................................54

3.6.2 Device descriptors and storage handler ........................................54

3.6.3 Real time clock...............................................................................55

3.6.4 Radio interface ...............................................................................55

3.6.5 Notifications....................................................................................55

Table of Contents

4Specifications .................................................................... 57

5APPENDIX ..........................................................................60

5.1 Upgrading an older A733 GSM......................................................60

6Index ................................................................................... 63

Introduction

1 Introduction

This manual explains the hardware aspects of Adcon’s A733, A732, A731, and

A733GSM/GPRS remote telemetry units (hereafter referred to as A73x), including

installation issues and certain parameter configurations. The manual is divided as

follows:

• "Introduction,” which gives some general information and document

conventions.

• "Using the A73x RTU,” which details the installation and use of the remote

telemetry unit.

• "Performing Advanced Functions,” which contains technical information for

the advanced user.

• "Specifications,” which describes operating parameters for the devices.

1.1 About the A73x RTU family

The A731, A732, and A733 RTUs incorporate an A431 radio module operating in

the 430 to 470 MHz range, making it adaptable to most radio communication

regulations in the world. The output power is variable up to 0.5 W, while the

modulation is narrow-band FM (6.25, 12.5 or 25 kHz channel spacing). The

A733GSM/GPRS RTU incorporates a GSM module and uses the standard GSM

network for retrieving telemetry data (900/1800 MHz in Europe, 850/1900 MHz in

the US).

The A73x is a rugged RTU, complying with the IP65 ingress protection class

(NEMA 4). Depending on topography it ensures a reliable wireless connection to

other A73x RTUs, an A730MD or A730SD device, or an A840 Telemetry Gateway

over a distance of up to 20 km (12 miles). The A733GSM/GPRS has no such

limitations; however, your cellular service provider must cover the site where you

want to install the RTU. The A733GSM/GPRS operates in conjunction with the

A840 Telemetry Gateway only.

Compliance Statement and Warnings

1.2 Compliance Statement and Warnings

The A73x addWAVE (radio version) must not be used with any antenna other than

the one supplied by Adcon (or an antenna with identical technical specifications).

A minimum distance of 18 cm to the antenna is required to guarantee compliance

with basic safety restrictions. In conformity with EC Parliament recommendation

1999/519/EG, 28V/m is the reference value for the frequency range used. By

adhering to any and all recommended reference levels, you can ensure compliance

to basic restrictions that protect the general public against electromagnetic fields.

This device was notified by Adcon Telemetry in the following countries (as of this

release of the manual) with the respective radio authorities:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece,

Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia,

Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA

Countries not mentioned above might be covered by a type of approval acquired by

our distribution partner.

In some countries individual user licenses and frequency allocations need to be

applied for. Please consult your dealer for further information.

Note: The above paragraphs are not applicable to the A733GSM/GPRS RTU.

The A733GSM/GPRS is available for the European 900 MHz and 1800 MHz net-

works as well as for the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz infrastructure in the US and

several other countries.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following conditions:

1. The device may not cause harmful interference,

2. The device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation,

3. Any changes to the device other than those mentioned in this manual

void the FCC type of approval.

1.3 Conventions

Certain conventions apply in this documentation.

Italics

Indicate that the text is variable and must be substituted for

something specific, as indicated in the explanation. Italics

can also be used to emphasize words as words or letters as

letters

Bold

Indicates special emphasis of the text. Also indicates menu

names and items in a window.

fixed font

Indicates characters you must type or system messages.

FileSave

Indicates menu selection. For example, select the File

menu, then the Save option.

Note

Indicates information of interest. Notes appear after the

information they apply to.

Introduction

 CAUTION

Indicates that you may get unexpected results if you don’t

follow the instructions. Cautions appear before the

information they apply to.

 WARNING

Indicates danger to yourself or damage to the device if you

don’t follow the instructions. Warnings appear before the

information they apply to.

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