AKO-575xxxNx Gas transmitter with NBIoT communication V2 User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: AKO

Table of Contents

AKO-575xxxNx Gas transmitter with NBIoT communication V2
Warning
Description
Operation
Setup wizard
Signing up to akonet.cloud
Forcing transmission
Parameters
Technical specifications
References
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AKO-575xxxNx Gas transmitter with NBIoT communication V2

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Warning

Transmitters/detectors should be installed in a place protected from vibrations, water and corrosive gases, where the ambient temperature does not exceed the value indicated in the technical data.
The transmitters/detectors are not suitable for areas classified as potentially explosive.
Transmitters/detectors supervise a point and not an area. If the gas leak does not reach the sensor, or the level of concentration in that point does not reach the foreseen values according to the type of gas no alarm will be activated. If perimeter supervision is required, several sensors should be installed around that area.
Avoid installing the device on metal walls or near devices that may produce radio emissions.
This device must be installed in a location where a minimum distance of 20 cm to the human body can be guaranteed, in order to ensure compliance with standards on human exposure to electromagnetic fields.
The AKO-575400NE device must NEVER be operating without having installed the external antenna. This device can be fitted with any antenna provided it has a gain of less than 9.2dBi and there is a minimum distance of more than 20cm between it and any person or animal. Any type of antenna used with this device must comply with the limits established for the radio interface in the Member States and the following documents: Commission
Decision 2010/267/EU of 6 May 2010, ECC Decision (09)03 of 30 October 2009 and CEPT Report 30 of 30 October 2009.
Working conditions:
Avoid handling refrigerant gases near the sensor. If this is unavoidable, use Set Hold or Maintenance mode. Do not paint the sensor or place it near solvents or paints. Exposure to acetone vapors may generate false alarms.
The sensor should be installed away from: -Smoke outlets located in confined spaces or from engines, generators or motorized machinery (fork-lift trucks, etc.).
Particularly damp areas or areas with strong ventilation.
The detector should usually be installed in an area where gas may concentrate, near places where gas leaks could start
The gases currently used in industrial refrigeration, for which this transmitter has been designed, are heavier than air. They are therefore always concentrated in the lowest part of the refrigerated room or space. Please take this into consideration when choosing the installation site. It is advisable to leave a distance of around 50 cm free.

Always disconnect the power supply to do the wiring.
The wiring between the transmitter and the station must NEVER be installed in a conduit together with power, control or power supply cables. Cables for wiring the relay contact should have an adequate section depending on the unit to be connected. Certain international standards maintain that the power supply of the alarm should originate from a different circuit to that used by the refrigeration and ventilation system. Please ensure that you comply with current local regulations. If connecting to a MODBUS network the double connection strips included must be used (see box) AKO-575xxxNx-Gas-
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Description

Fixed: Gas pre-alarm activated. Flashing: Gas alarm activated.
Fixed: Set Hold mode activated
Flashing: Maintenance mode activated
The display shows the type of gas detected.
Constant: NBIoT module in operation Flashing: Malfunction in NBIoT module
Gas alarm on mute
Unit in programming mode. Constant : Connected to the NBIoT network (Narrowband)
Switched off: NOT connected to the NBIoT network or expired license.
The display shows the current gas concentration in ppm (parts per million).
The value displayed should be multiplied by 10.
If the gas Pre-Alarm or Alarm sounds, pressing once will mute the alarm tone (See parameter b03). In the programming menu, it exits the parameter without saving changes, returns to previous level or exits programming.
Pressing for 3 seconds activates or deactivates Set Hold mode.
Pressing for 6 seconds activates or deactivates maintenance mode.
In the programming menu it allows scrolling around the different levels, or during the setting of a parameter, changing its value.
Pressing once (< 1 second) will show the type of gas detected, the date and time in sequential order.
Pressing for 3 seconds displays the Pre-Alarm and Alarm levels that have been configured. In the programming menu it allows scrolling around the different levels, or during the setting of a parameter, changing its value.
Pressing for 3 seconds accesses the configuration of alarm and pre-alarm levels. Pressing it for 6 seconds accesses the advanced programming menu.
In the programming menu, it accesses the level shown on the display or, during the setting of a parameter, accepts the new value.

Operation

Without alarms
The display shows the current gas concentration in ppm. Parameter b02 allows you to fix a value below which the display will always show zero.
The transmitter regularly sends to the cloud (akonet. cloud) the gas concentration data and other operation information at specific intervals based on the akonet. cloud parameter “continual log interval”.
Any change in the configuration of the transmitter or its operation (mode changes, errors, etc.) are sent to the cloud instantly.

Alarms
The transmitter emits an acoustic alarm, the alarm indicator flashes and activates the relays when certain gas concentration levels are exceeded. If the transmitter is connected to a station, the station will emit an acoustic alarm. The relays will be activated in both devices. There are two alarm levels depending on the concentration of gas detected: Pre-Alarm and Alarm. These have a factory setting of 500 and 1000 PPM respectively. These values comply with domestic and international regulations. However, please ensure that these values comply with current local regulations. In order to modify these values, parameter AL1 should be configured to 1.
Activations and deactivations of pre-alarms and alarms are sent to the cloud instantly. Simplified declaration of conformity AKO Electromecánica S.A.L. hereby declares that the radioelectric device types AKO-575xxxx (Gas transmitter with NBIoT communication) conform to the provisions set forth by Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU conformity declaration is available at the following internet address: http://help.ako.com/manuales /declaracion-ue-de-conformidad

Setup wizard

Connect the power supply. The display will show the message Inl flashing with 0.
Use keys N and Q to select one of the options depending on the type of installation and press SET to confirm:
- InI=0: Demo mode*
- InI=1: Connection to alarm station
- InI=2: Independent operation
  If 1 minute elapses without any key being pressed, the transmitter will automatically proceed to demo mode*.
  AKO-575400N and AKO-575400NE only
The display will show the message Gc2. Use keys N and Q to select the type of gas to be measured (ALL, 125, 134A, 404A, 407A, 407F, 410A, 448A,
449A, 513A, 452A, 32, 23 or 455A), and press SET to confirm.
All models
The transmitter will begin to operate normally.
If the transmitter is connected to an alarm station, initiate the configuration wizard in the transmitter before doing so in the station.
This function will not reactivate once the transmitter has been configured. To reactivate the function, disconnect the power supply, reconnect it and press and SET before 2 minutes are up.
.If this is not the first time you initiate the wizard, after completing the last step the display will show the message (parameters per defect). You may choose between two options:
- 0: Only changing the parameters which affect the wizard ( ). The other parameters will remain the same.
- 1: All parameters return to their factory setting except those which have been modified by the wizard,
  It is advisable to reset to zero on start-up. For further information, refer to the user manual available on www.ako.com

Demo mode shows the reading of the gas concentration on a flashing panel with the message Inl. It does not activate Alarms or Pre-Alarms. This mode enables you to postpone the configuration of the transmitter.

Signing up to akonet.cloud

In order for the transmitter to be able to send operating data to alone.cloud, it must be registered. To do this, go to https://akonet.cloud (requires registration), click on “Add new device” and continue with one of these two methods:

A.-Enter the serial number (S/N) and validation code / IMEI that appear on the tag and press “Search”.
B.-Capture the QR code that appears on the tag using the option (requires having a camera on your PC, tablet or mobile phone).
These data are found on the tag on the right-hand side of the transmitter.
More information can be found in the Sakonnet.cloud user guide at: ”http://help.ako.com/manuales/akonet-cloud”
To access alone.cloud, enter this address in your browser (the use of Google Chrome is recommended): https://akonet.cloud.

Before activating the device, make sure that there is enough reception at the installation location. Activated devices may not be returned.

Forcing transmission

When the steps of the configuration wizard and the registration process are completed in akonet.cloud, you must force the first transmission to verify the level of reception:

Press and hold the ESC and SET keys for 3 seconds.
After a moment, the display shows the quality of the NBIoT signal received:

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The transmitter does not start transmitting data to akonet.cloud until the first transmission is forced.

Parameters

The unit operating parameters are organized in different groups or families according to their function. The Def. column indicates the default parameters set in the factory. In order to access the programming menu, hold the SET key for 6 seconds, or until ” ” appears on the display. To modify the Pre-Alarm and Alarm levels, press SET for 3 seconds or until “Al3” appears on the display (Only if AL1=1).

This allows you to scroll through the different levels, or when setting a parameter, to change its value.
This accesses the level shown on the display or, when setting a parameter, it accepts the new value.
This exits the parameter without saving changes, returns to the previous level, or exits programming.

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