Deif Insight User manual
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Insight
Remote monitoring service
4189330025A
1. About Insight
1.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Trademarks....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Copyright........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Installing the hardware
2.1 About the FX30............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 FX30 installation................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 About the eXware 703..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.1 eXware 703 installation................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Connect to the Modbus device........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
3. PC requirements
3.1 Windows.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.2 macOS........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Linux...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
4. Setting up your first equipment
4.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Gateway setup...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 FX30 setup......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 eXware 703 setup........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Insight setup.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.3.1 Example: Add an AGC-4 controller..........................................................................................................................................................................25
4.3.2 Example: Add an FX30 gateway...............................................................................................................................................................................28
4.3.3 Example: Add an eXware 703 gateway.................................................................................................................................................................31
4.3.4 Finishing.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
5. Creating a dashboard
5.1 Create a dashboard................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
5.2 Add content to the dashboard......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6. Adding Insight to a mobile device
6.1 Why add Insight to a mobile device?........................................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.2 Android OS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
6.3 iOS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
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1. About Insight
1.1 Overview
DEIF Insight is a remote monitoring service using advanced and secure cloud data management that provides you with instant
access to data from all your equipment, no matter where it is - or where you are.
With its highly customisable interface, Insight offers an easy and intuitive experience to its users, independent of their technical
skills.
1.2 Trademarks
Mac, macOS and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android, Chrome are trademarks of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Azure, Excel, Skype and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Legato, FX30 and AirVantage are trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc.
eXware, eXware 703, and Exor are trademarks of Exor International S.p.A.
1.3 Copyright
© Copyright DEIF A/S. All rights reserved.
1.4 Disclaimer
DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the contents of this document without prior notice.
The English version of this document always contains the most recent and up-to-date information about the product. DEIF does not
take responsibility for the accuracy of translations, and translations might not be updated at the same time as the English document.
If there is a discrepancy, the English version prevails.
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2. Installing the hardware
2.1 About the FX30
Insight's 3G data acquisition unit is a small, energy-efficient and rugged communication device, based on the acclaimed FX30 from
Sierra Wireless. DEIF's application software allows the accurate monitoring of equipment in the field whilst keeping the costs of data
transmission to a minimum.
The FX30 provides online connectivity for the data streams. It does not require IT expertise or programming knowledge.
Kit content
• Sierra Wireless FX30 module
• Power supply cable
• FX30 Mounts
• DIN rail adapter (2)
• Cellular + GNSS antenna
• Leaflet
Main features
• Fast and easy connection to your equipment
• Event-based data logging
• Modbus TCP/IP communication
• GNSS (GPS/Galileo/GLONASS) location
• Over-The-Air (OTA) updates
• 3G telecommunication
• Mini-SIM card slot
• Internet-of-Things (IoT) expansion slot
Overview
FX30 Modbus TCP gateway
1. Slot for SIM card
2. GNSS antenna connection
3. Cellular antenna connection
4. Power connection
5. RJ-45 port for network
connection
6. Micro USB port for PC
connection
7. Modbus Status LED
8. 3G Status LED
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2.1.1 FX30 installation
Required tools and materials
The following tools and materials are necessary to finish the installation and setup.
• PH1 (Phillips #1) screwdriver
• Mini-SIM (2FF) card, provided by your mobile network operator
• Computer (Laptop is recommended for portability)
• Micro-USB cable (max. 3 m)
• Screws to secure the FX30 mounts (optional)
Insert SIM card
1. Use a screwdriver (specify type) to remove the SIM cover.
2. Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing upwards.
3. Mount cover.
If you need to remove the SIM card, press to release the card and gently pull it out.
Connect antennas
Connect the antennas to the SMA connectors:
• Cellular antenna to CELL.
• GNSS antenna for geo-location.
The antenna supplied with the FX30 kits has both cellular and GNSS functions.
For optimal results, mount the GNSS antenna in a place with good sky exposure.
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Fusing
The supplied power cable has a 3A fuse installed in it. If it is used, no additional fusing is required.
Fuse specification: Slow-blow 3 A 250 V (5 x 20)
Connect the power
Connect the FX30 to power using the supplied power cable. The FX30 supports an operating voltage from 4.75 to 32 V. The power
connector has 6 pins and its functions are described in the table below.
Quick Start: Connect the RED and YELLOW wires to +. Connect the black wire to - of the power supply.
Power cable and connector
Pin Function Wire Color Description
1 Power Red Power supply (+)
2 Ground Black Power supply (-)
3 On/Off Yellow Control line
Must be connected to (+) directly or through a switch
4 IO1 Brown Digital input
5 IO2 Green Digital or Analog input
6 IO3 Orange Digital input
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2.2 About the eXware 703
The eXware 703 gateway comes pre-programmed from DEIF and no software tools are required other than an internet browser. A
VNC client can be optionally used.
For more information and documentation about the eXware hardware, see www.exorint.com/en/product/exware703#documentation
2.2.1 eXware 703 installation
Dimensions
CSD = 350 mm (13.77 ”) = Minimum Compass Safe Distance of standard compass
Installation
The eXware is suitable for mounting on a DIN rail.
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Connectors view
1. Serial port
2. Power
3. Ethernet Port 1 (10/100 Mb)
4. Ethernet Port 0 (10/100 Mb)
5. USB Port V2.0, max 500 mA *
6. Expansion slot for plug-in modules
7. SD card slot* for maintenance only
ETH0 should be used for connection to the Internet. It is predefined with DHCP enabled for a plug-and-play experience.
Power supply
DC Power Connector, Female - R/C Terminal Blocks (XCFR2), manufactured by Weidmuller Inc., Cat. No. BLZ 5.08, torque 4.5 lb-in
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The unit must always be grounded to the earth. Earth connection will have to be done using either the screw or the faston terminal
located near the power supply terminal block. Also, connect to ground terminal 3 on the power supply terminal block.
More information
See the printed documentation delivered with the eXware 703 gateway.
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2.3 Connect to the Modbus device
FX30 Modbus TCP
Connect an Ethernet network cable (shielded Cat6 or better) between the FX30 gateway and the controller.
FX30S Modbus RTU (Serial RS-485)
RS-485 Serial Interface pin-out
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