VIOTEL Version 2.0 Wireless Triaxial Tiltmeter User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- VIOTEL
Table of Contents
VIOTEL Version 2.0 Wireless Triaxial Tiltmeter
Introduction
Warning
This guide intends to assist in the preferred mounting, operation and usage of
Viotel’s Wireless
Triaxial Tiltmeter Node.
Please read and completely understand this user guide in order to make sure
the safe and correct use of the system as well as maintain the longevity of
the device.
Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if used in a manner
contrary to this user manual.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Viotel Limited could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product must not be disposed of in the normal waste stream. It contains a
battery pack and electronic components and so should be recycled
appropriately.
Theory of Operation
The Wireless Triaxial Tiltmeter is a low touch Internet of Things (IoT)
device. It is designed to as simple as possible to install and activate, set
and forget. Data is retrieved from the device via our cloud-based platform or
via API to yours using the integrated LTE/CAT-M1 cellular communications. The
device also uses GPS for time synchronisation where comparison of events
between nodes is required.
The device sensor is always monitoring for events, and can be continuously
monitoring, or set to a triggered state and upload data in seconds. Remote
configuration is possible to change the acquisition and upload frequency.
Parts List
| PART | QTY | DESCRIPTION | __ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Wireless Triaxial Tiltmeter Node | |
| 2 | 1 | Battery pack (will be pre-installed into the |
device)
3| 1| Cap
4| 1| Magnetic Key
5| 1| Optional Pole Mount Bracket
Required Tools
Tools are not required for installation other than hand tools specific to your installation scenario. The following tools are required for changing the batteries.
- T10 Torx Screwdriver
- Thin Needle Nose pliers
Dimensions
Usage
Mounting Options
Viotel’s Wireless Triaxial Tiltmeter Node comes with three primary mounting options. It is recommended that a combination of two is used for optimal use.
| MOUNTING | DESCRIPTION |
|---|
1. Two-Sided Adhesive
2. Threaded M3 Holes suitable for optional pole mount bracket or mounting to an enclosure.
| Clean and dry the mounting locations surface. Peel off
the red plastic layer on the back of the node and
firmly press it onto the required l o c a t i o n
. Keep the device and surface under this same pressure
for approximately 20 minutes (to achieve 50% bond strength
in room t e m p e r a t u r e ) .
| Figure 2 Node Rear
3. Side Mounting holes| Side mounting points
designed for M5 countersunk bolts or screws.
Figure 3 Node Front
Table 2 Mounting Options
Indicated Key Location
The switch that the magnetic key (Part 4) operates on the Wireless Triaxial
Tiltmeter (Part 1) is located between the STATUS LED and the COMMS
LED.
Figure 4 Photo highlighting location of the magnetic key
Orientation Description
Figure 5 Photo showing X, Y, Z Axis Orientation
Rotation Description
Rotation Around X (Rotation Around Wall Horizontal) (Pitch)
With the Viotel logo legible and node viewed from the left; a clockwise rotation around the horizontal axis (X Axis) will produce a positive angular change. Anticlockwise rotation around the horizontal axis (X Axis) will produce a negative angular change.
Rotation Around Z (Rotation Around Wall Perpendicular)
(Roll)
With the Viotel logo legible and node viewed from the
front, a clockwise rotation around the perpendicular axis (Z
Axis) will produce a positive angular change. Anticlockwise
rotation around the perpendicular axis (Z Axis) will produce
a negative angular change.
Operating Instructions
Operation
By default, your Viotel Wireless Tiltmeter Node will be set to Deep Sleep
mode. To change the mode that the tiltmeter is currently in; simply take the
magnetic key (Part 4) and hover it over the Error! Reference source not
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All operations and LED indications refer to firmware version: 3.02.14, please
be aware future states may change some functionality.
Table 4 How to switch between states
| TAP INSTRUCTIONS | FUNCTION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Tap once (while in Deep Sleep ) | Current Status | This |
will light up the LED indicating the current status that
this system is in.
Tap once (while Awake )| Diagnostic| The device will
quickly record 10 data entries and upload t h e m .
Once this data has been logged, the device will return
back to its standard operation a u t o m a t i c
a l l y .
Tap once, Tap again within 3 seconds| Upload and change
status| This will cause the device to initiate the upload
and update sequence. In total; this process should take a
few seconds to complete and then set the device
automatically to a new s t a t u s .
System Status
| STATUS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Awake | In this status, the device will consistently record |
data given the user defined interval, check for firmware
updates, monitor for user defined triggers and check for
Magnetic Key inputs (Part 4).
Diagnostic| This status will set the data recorded
interval to 3 minutes and quickly record 10 entries along
with GPS d a t a . After approximately 30 minutes, the
device will return to its Awake status a u t o m a
t i c a ll y .
Communicating| The device is currently trying to communicate
with the server to update firmware, load data and status
i n f o r m a t i o n .
Deep Sleep| The device will check for any wake-up
commands, such as the Magnetic Key (Part 3) or user
defined data collection i n t e r v a l .
Every 7-days, the device will initiate a connection to provide status updates and check for system u pd a t e s . Then it shall return to a Deep Sleep unless otherwise specified by the server.
Table 5 Description of Device Status
Figure 6 Flow Diagram for Cycling System Status with Magnetic Key
System Status Indicator
| LIGHT | INTERVAL | MEANING | DESCRIPTION | VISUAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Blink four times | 1s | Successful Firmware Update |
Firmware update requested, downloaded and installed
successfully.|
Green Blink Twice (100ms)| every 30s| Awake| Device is
Awake , running normally. See the section 3.2 System
Status for d e t a i l s .|
Green Blink Twice (50ms)| | Status Change Confirmation|
The device has confirmed that it will now switch from
Deep Sleep to Awake .|
Solid Green| < 3s| Status Change Confirmation| The device
has confirmed that it will now switch from Awake to Deep
Sleep|
Solid Green +
Yellow Blink
| 3s 1s| Status Change Confirmation| Device is Awake ,
and preparing to run a Diagnostic.|
Red Blink four times| 1s| Failed Firmware Update|
Firmware update requested and failed to download.|
Solid Red (300ms)| | Device is Busy| The device is
currently busy and will not accept commands from the m a
g n e t .|
Solid Blue| 3s| Deep Sleep| D evice is in Deep Sleep
. See the section 3.2 System Status for d e t a i
l s .|
Purple Blink Twice (100ms)| Every 30s| Diagnostic| Device
is Awake , running D i agnostic . See the section 3.2
System Status for d e t a i l s .|
Blank| N/A| Deep Sleep| Device is in Deep Sleep .
See the section 3.2 System Status for d e t a i l
s .|
System Communications Indicator
| LIGHT | INTERVAL | MEANING | DESCRIPTION | VISUAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Green | 1s | Communicating | The device will stop |
Communicating , successfully reporting all available d a t
a .|
Yellow Blink (100ms)| Every 1s| GPS Fixing| The device
is currently acquiring a GPS signal.|
Solid Yellow| 1s| GPS Fixing| The GPS signal has been
acquired and successfully got a valid p o s i t i o
n .|
Solid Red| 1s| GPS Fixing| The GPS signal has not
been acquired and failed to get a valid p o s i t
i o n .|
Solid Red| 2s| Communicating| The device will stop
Communicating , failing to reporting any d a t a .|
Blue Blink Twice (150ms)| | Communicating| The device has
begun Communicating , network has successfully c o nn ec
t e d .|
Blue Blink (150ms)| | Communicating| The device is
Communicating , turning on its internal modem.|
Solid Blue| 2s| Communicating| The device is Communicating
, successful connection to the AWS server is e s t a
b l i s h e d .|
Green/Red Alternating| | Firmware Update| Firmware update
requested, downloading and installation underway.|
Blank| N/A| N/A| Device is not c o mm un i c a
t i n g .| __
Table 7 System Communications Indicator
Maintenance
The product should not require any maintenance after installation. If the need
to clean the product should arise, use only a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Do not use any solvents as this may damage the enclosure.
Only service personnel authorised by the manufacturer may open the inner
enclosure. No user serviceable parts are located inside.
Changing Batteries
| STEP | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Please ensure the node is in Deep Sleep mode (see |
Section 3 – Operations for details)
2| Using the T10 Torx Screwdriver, unscrew until the 4
bolts on the front of the node’s enclosure are loose. Please
note that the bolts are designed to remain in device s
ec t i o n
3| Flip over the top half of the enclosure making
the battery pack is clearly visible. Position two fingers
around the battery and firmly pull up; the battery should
pop out of its holder. Ensure you do not pull or rip
the red & black cables attaching the battery pack to the
device.
4| Gently pull out the exposed plug connecting the
battery to the device. Please dispose of this used battery
pack correctly based on legislative r e q u i r e m
e n t s .
---|---
5| Gently push the new battery packs plug into the
devices s o c k e t . A pair of thin needle nose
pliers may be required to confirm it has been adequately
plugged in.
6| Slide the battery pack into position and push
firmly on the battery until it clicks into place.
7| Once the device is screwed back into the base,
your node can be safely turned back to Awake mode for
use.
External Power
Please ensure the node is in Deep Sleep mode. It is strongly recommended that
the battery be taken out of the enclosure by following steps 1 to 4 and step 7
in the changing batteries section. A seven-pin male CNLinko plug will be
required to power externally.
PIN 5: Ground PIN 7: Positive Voltage
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 7.5 VDC only.
Downloading Data
The only way to retrieve data is over the cellular communications. This can be
activated on demand using the magnetic key. However, if the device is in the
field and is unable to upload data, the device is programmed to keep trying in
decreasing increments to conserve battery. If after 4 days of attempting to
upload, it will reboot.
Data is stored on non-volatile memory; therefore, it is stored when rebooted
and after power loss.
Data is deleted from the device once successfully uploaded.
Further Support
For further support, please email our friendly staff at [email protected] with your name and number and we will get back to you.
Viotel Ltd
Auckland
29 East Street
Auckland CBD, 1010
+64 9302 0621 | viotel.co
[email protected] | NZBN: 94 2904 7516 083
Viotel Australia Pty Ltd
Remote Offices
Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart
+61 474 056 422 | viotel.co
[email protected] | ABN: 15 109 816 846
References
- Viotel - Smart Monitoring Solutions
- Viotel - Smart Monitoring Solutions
- Viotel - Smart Monitoring Solutions