NEXSENS X2 Environmental Iridium Data Logger User Guide

NEXSENS X2 Environmental Iridium Data Logger

IMPORTANT – BEFORE FIELD DEPLOYMENT:
Completely configure new X2 systems with sensors and a web connection in a nearby work area. Operate the system for several hours and ensure correct sensor readings. Use this test run to become familiar with the features and functions.

Product Information:
The X2 Environmental Data Logger is equipped with an integrated satellite modem that uses iridium telemetry. It has three sensor ports that provide industry-standard protocols including SDI-12, RS-232, and RS-485. The center port offers direct communication (serial to PC) and power input. Smartphones and tablets can connect via WiFi. Data is accessed and stored on the WQData LIVE web data center. The X2 Environmental Data Logger comes with a grounding kit, sensor port plugs, spare o-rings, power port plug, o-ring grease, screwdriver with magnet tip, antenna with angle adapter, and quick start guide.

WQData LIVE Setup

1. Go to WQDataLIVE.com
2. Create a new account or sign in to an existing account.
3. Choose or create the project that will contain the data logger by selecting the Projects link from the bottom right footer of the page.
4. Open the project and go to the ADMIN tab located at the top of the project dashboard and click Settings. To get started:
5. From there, choose the Project/Site pull-down menu and select the site for the new data logger.
6. If a site has not been created, select New Site. Create and save the site before entering the claim code.
7. Enter the claim code listed below into the space provided under Assigned Devices.
8. Click Add Device.
9. The new device should be visible in the Assigned Devices list.

Iridium Account Setup

1. If iridium service is not purchased through NexSens, visit the article link below to setup an Iridium Short-burst data (SBD) account.
2. nexsens.com/wqsetiracc
3. If iridium activation is purchased through NexSens, skip to the Data Logger Setup.
4. If using Gmail for the SBD account, visit the article below to provide WQData LIVE access to transmit commands through the account.
5. nexsens.com/wqsetgmir
6. Visit the link below to enter the iridium account information into the Advanced Device Remote Configuration settings on WQData LIVE.
7. nexsens.com/wqconfir

Data Logger Setup

1. Follow the article below to use the CONNECT software to set the proper settings on the X2 and push the sensor configuration to the WQData LIVE web datacenter.
2. nexsens.com/connirist
3. Connect power (5 to 24VDC) to the center port (6 pin) and ensure sensors are connected into the port in which they were detected.
4. LED Light Indicators
   Color| Blink Pattern| Meaning
   ---|---|---
   Blue| Repeatedly blinks three times| The cellular strength is sufficient to connect the X2 with
   WQData LIVE.
   Blue| Repeatedly blinks once| Cell coverage is low. Move the X2 to a location with better
   cell coverage and cycle power.
5. Wait up to 60 seconds for the system to check cellular coverage.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before field deployment, configure the X2 Environmental Data Logger with sensors and a web connection in a nearby work area. Operate the system for several hours to ensure correct sensor readings and to become familiar with the features and functions.
2. Go to WQDataLIVE.com and create a new account or sign into an existing account. Choose or create the project that will contain the data logger by selecting the Projects link from the bottom right footer of the page. Open the project and go to the ADMIN tab located at the top of the project dashboard and click Settings.
3. Choose the Project/Site pull down menu and select the site for the new data logger. If a site has not been created, select New Site. Create and save the site before entering the claim code.
4. Enter the claim code listed in the manual into the space provided under Assigned Devices and click Add Device.
5. If iridium service is not purchased through NexSens, visit nexsens.com/wqsetiracc to set up an Iridium Short-burst data (SBD) account. If using a Gmail for the SBD account, visit nexsens.com/wqsetgmir to provide WQData LIVE access to transmit commands through the account. Enter the iridium account information into the Advanced Device Remote Configuration settings on WQData LIVE by visiting nexsens.com/wqconfir.
6. Follow the instructions provided in nexsens.com/connirist to use the CONNECT software to set the proper settings on the X2 and push the sensor configuration to the WQData LIVE web datacenter.
7. Connect power (5 to 24VDC) to the center port (6 pin) and ensure sensors are connected into the port in which they were detected.
8. Wait up to 60 seconds for the system to check cellular coverage. The blue LED light will repeatedly blink three times if the cellular strength is sufficient to connect the X2 with WQData LIVE. If it repeatedly blinks once, cell coverage is low. Move the X2 to a location with better cell coverage and cycle power.

IMPORTANT – BEFORE FIELD DEPLOYMENT:
Completely configure new X2 systems with sensors and a web connection in a nearby work area. Operate the system for several hours and ensure correct sensor readings. Use this test run to become familiar with the features and functions.

Overview

The X2 with iridium telemetry includes an integrated satellite modem. Three sensor ports provide industry-standard protocols including SDI-12, RS-232, and RS-485. The center port offers direct communication (serial to PC) and power input. Smartphones and tablets connect via WiFi.

Data is accessed and stored on the WQData LIVE web data center. An easy-to-use dashboard and built-in sensor library automatically facilitate setup and configuration.

What’s Included

• (1) X2 data logger
• (1) X2 grounding kit
• (3) Sensor port plugs, spare orings
• (1) Power port plug, spare oring
• (1) Oring grease
• (1) Screwdriver with magnet tip
• (1) Antenna with angle adapter
• (1) Quick start guide

WQData LIVE Setup

1. To get started:
   • Go to WQDataLIVE.com
   • Create a new account or sign into an existing account.
   • Choose or create the project that will contain the data logger by selecting the Projects link from the bottom right footer of the page.
   • Open the project and go to the ADMIN tab located at the top of the project dashboard and click Settings.
2. From there, choose the Project/Site pull-down menu and select the site for the new data logger.
   • If a site has not been created, select New Site. Create and save the site before entering the claim code.
3. Enter the claim code listed below into the space provided under Assigned Devices.
4. Click Add Device.
   • The new device should be visible in the Assigned Devices list.

Iridium Account Setup

1. If Iridium service is not purchased through NexSens, visit the article link below to set up an Iridium Short-burst data (SBD) account.
   • nexsens.com/wqsetiracc
   • If iridium activation is purchased through NexSens, skip to the Data Logger Setup.
2. If using Gmail for the SBD account, visit the article below to provide WQData LIVE access to transmit commands through the account.
   • nexsens.com/wqsetgmir.
3. Visit the link below to enter the iridium account information into the Advanced Device Remote Configuration settings on WQData LIVE.
   • nexsens.com/wqconfir.

Data Logger Setup

1. Follow the article below to use the CONNECT software to set the proper settings on the X2 and push the sensor configuration to the WQData LIVE web datacenter.

   • nexsens.com/connirist.

2. Connect power (5 to 24VDC) to the center port (6 pin) and ensure sensors are connected into the port in which they were detected.
   Figure 2: Sensor and power connection.

3. Wait up to 60 seconds for the system to check cellular coverage.

   • If the blue LED repeatedly blinks three times, the cellular strength is sufficient to connect the X2 with WQData LIVE.
   • If the blue LED repeatedly blinks once, cell coverage is low. Move the X2 to a location with better cell coverage and cycle power.

4. After 5 minutes, refresh WQData LIVE and confirm the last contact time updates.

   • Updated data will appear at the next transmit interval.

LED Light Indicators

Figure 3: X2 LED light indicators.

Table 1: X2 Environmental Data Logger LED Indicators.

LED

Color

|

1 Second Interval

|

3 Second Interval

|

5 Second Interval

| 3 Blinks Per

5 Seconds

|

Solid

---|---|---|---|---|---

Green

| Primary power heartbeat| Secondary power heartbeat| Backup power heartbeat|

N/A

|

N/A

Blue

|

N/A

|

N/A

| Weak/No cell signal| Strong radio signal| WQData LIVE setup successful1

Yellow

|

N/A

|

N/A

| Data acquisition in progress|

N/A

| Sensor calibration in progress

Red

| Significant system error2|

N/A

|

N/A

|

N/A

|

N/A

1. WQData LIVE setup is automatically done after sensor detection.
2. System errors can result from internal sensors detecting high currents, humidity, or pressure. These errors can be indicative of a leak or other major problem with the system that requires attention.

For additional information, please reference the X2 Resource Library on the NexSens Knowledge Base.
nexsens.com/x2kb.
937-426-2703
www.nexsens.com.
2091 Exchange Court Fairborn, Ohio 45324.

References

• Setup Iridium Logger Through CONNECT - NexSens
• Configure Iridium X2 Logger on WQData LIVE - NexSens
• Setup Gmail Account to Allow WQData LIVE Access (Iridium) - NexSens
• Setup Iridium (SBD) Data Account - NexSens
• Knowledge Base - NexSens
• WQData LIVE

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