Sercel S-Lynks Gateway User Manual
- September 22, 2024
- Sercel
Table of Contents
S-Lynks Gateway
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Specifications:
-
Whip Wi-Fi 2.4Ghz antenna SMA type (PN 10050547 included
x1) -
Whip LoRa 868Mhz antenna SMA type (PN 10050546 included
x1) -
External power supply Cable M12 type (PN 10050546 included
x1) -
External Antenna Kit (PN 10051757 not included x1) – GPS N type
with up to 50m cable & surge protection – LTE-M N type with up
to 50m cable & surge protection Temperature sensor M12 type
(included x1) -
Factory Ethernet cable M12 type (not included x1)
Product Usage Instructions:
Installation:
1. Place the S-lynks Gateway at a location where data collection
from Nodes is optimal for energy performance.
2. Ensure the Gateway is powered by an external power supply and
has an internal backup battery for temporary power failures.
3. Install the provided antennas and cables according to the
included instructions.
Operation Modes:
The S-lynks Gateway operates in two modes: Audit and Monitoring.
Select the mode based on your requirements.
Functionality:
The Gateway communicates with Nodes to collect data, retrieve
commands, synchronize time, and transmit data to the Cloud.
Ensure proper regional settings for Wi-Fi, LoRa, LTE, and GNSS
protocols based on your location.
Wi-Fi Protocol:
- Protocol: 802.11b, g, n
- Power: 15 dBm (UE), 16 dBm (US)
- Frequencies: 2412 to 2462 MHz
- Bandwidth: 20 MHz
LoRa Protocol:
- Power: 11 dBm (UE), 18 dBm (US)
- Frequencies: 865.3 to 868.3 MHz (UE), 903 to 927 MHz (US)
- Bandwidth: User-selectable
LTE Protocol:
- Bands: 1, 3, 8, 20, 28
- Suitable for GSM 900 and DCS 1800
GNSS Protocol:
- Supports GPS and Glonass reception
- Bandwidth: 250 KHz to 500 KHz
- Max time on Air/Frame: 500ms
FAQ:
Q: What should I do if the Gateway is not communicating with
the Cloud?
A: Check the power supply connection and ensure proper regional
settings are configured for communication protocols.
Q: Can I use my own external antennas with the Gateway?
A: Yes, you can use external antennas compatible with the
Gateway’s specifications for improved performance.
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S-lynks
USER MANUAL
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
Read this information before using your S-Lynks Gateway and S-Lynks Nodes.
Warnings, Cautions, and Important notices throughout this manual guide you to
avoid injury, prevent equipment damage, and determine equipment use when
varying components or configurations exist. Notes provide tips or additional
information. SERCEL is not responsible for damages or injuries that result
from failure to observe the information provided.
WARNING
When a Warning or Caution appears with a lightning-bolt icon, as shown in this example, this is to indicate a potential hazard that may lead to bodily injury or even death.
CAUTION
When a Warning or Caution appears with an exclamation-point icon, as shown in this example, this is to indicate possible equipment damage or potential risk of misuse and incorrect operation.
IMPORTANT
Important notices appear in the manual to highlight information that does not affect the risk of bodily injury, death, or equipment damage, but is nevertheless important. These notices appear with a stop-sign icon, as shown in this example.
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SUMMARY
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT
USE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 SUMMARY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
DESCRIPTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
S-LYNKS GATEWAY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 S
-LYNKS-NODES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
DESCRIPTION OF RADIO PROTOCOL………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
S-LYNKS GATEWAY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
S-LYNKS NODE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
DEPLOYMENT …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
CONNECT THE INTERNAL BATTERIES OF THE
NODES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 CONNECT THE INTERNAL
BATTERIES OF THE GATEWAYS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
CONNECT THE EXTERNAL LORA AND WI-FI ANTENNAS TO THE GATEWAY (OPTIONAL)
…………………………………………………………………………. 10 CONNECT THE EXTERNAL GNSS AND LTE TO THE
GATEWAY (OPTIONNAL)………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 POSITION THE GATEWAY
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 POSITION THE NODES
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 POWERING UP THE
NODES AND GATEWAYS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
MAINTENANCE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
REPLACE A BATTERY PACK FOR GATEWAY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 REPLACE A BATTERY PACK
FOR NODE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 SPECIFICATIONS
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 REGULATORY
INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
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Description
S-lynks is a complete solution for continuous infrastructure monitoring. It
analyzes the behavior of the structure and detects anomalies which makes it a
great tool to meet the growing requirements for predictive maintenance
programs. This fully integrated system can be installed permanently on the
structure and the data collected is immediately transmitted to a secure
software platform. The S-lynks solution is intended to conduct an audit or
monitor the state of health of a structure. The wireless acquisition and
transmission of data and their frequency can be configured using a field
terminal and a Powerstick or via the online service platform (for a permanent
monitoring). The Nodes are powered by Sercel battery pack that can be
replaced.
S-lynks Gateway
The S-lynks Gateways collect the data transmitted by the Nodes positioned on a
structure. The Gateway is installed at the location where its data collection
is the most optimal in order to maximize energy performance. The data
collected is sent over the field terminal (for an audit) or over the online
service platform (for a permanent monitoring). The Gateway is powered by an
external power supply and has an internal backup battery in case of temporary
failure of the external power supply.
Functions:
· Interact with nodes (PN 10046233) · Dual mode operation: Audit or Monitoring
· Using GNSS reception, it ensures synchronization through radio transmission
to nodes. · Transmit radio order and parameters to nodes · Wirelessly
retrieves data from Nodes (raw acquisition data, status and QC) · Transmits
processed data and raw data (if applicable) to the Cloud · Transmits status
and QC to the Cloud · Request order from Cloud · Allows data acquisition to be
retrieved manually on a compatible terminal via Wi-Fi or Ethernet (see
compatible terminal section) · Provide batteries status with battery pack
compatible (including Gauge) External connections:
Whip Wi-Fi 2.4Ghz antenna SMA type (PN 10050547 included x1)
Whip LoRa 868Mhz antenna SMA type (PN 10050546 included x1)
External power supply Cable M12 type (PN 10050546 included x1)
External Antenna Kit (PN 10051757 not included x1) – GPS N type with up to 50m
cable & surge protection – LTE-M N type with up to 50m cable & surge
protection Temperature sensor M12 type (included x1)
Factory Ethernet cable M12 type (not included x1)
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S-lynks-Nodes The S-lynks Nodes contain the QuietSeis® technology in order to
acquire accelerometry data once positioned on a structure. The Nodes are
installed directly on the structure to be monitored. The X, Y and Z axes are
visible on the front face of the case in order to represent the orientation of
a Node in space. The wireless acquisition and transmission of data and their
frequency can be configured using a field terminal and a Powerstick (for an
audit) or via the online service platform (for a permanent monitoring). The
Nodes are powered by a battery pack that can be replaced.
Functions:
· Interact with Gateway (PN 10046316) · Dual mode operation: Audit or
Monitoring · Acquisition of 3-component ambient vibration time data (raw
data).
– Sampling rate: 4ms – Duration: 20mn (Monitoring mode) or selectable up to
1hour (Audit) · Wirelessly transmit data (raw acquisition data, status and QC)
to Gateway · Allows manually data to be retrieved wirelessly on compatible
terminal
· Provides batteries status with battery pack compatible (including Gauge)
Description of radio protocol
GNSS WiFi network LoRa LTE
Time synchronization Gateway Data retrieve / Command transmission Wake up Nodes / Synchronization Nodes Data transmission to the Cloud
S-lynks Gateway
Operation states (Mode Audit or Monitoring)
WiFi
LoRa (Tx)
Gateway communicating with Cloud
ON
OFF
Gateway non-communicating with Cloud
ON
ON
Wi-Fi
Protocol
802.11b, g, n
Region
Power max
Frequencies
Bandwidth
UE
15 dBm
2412 to 2462 MHz
20 MHz
US
16 dBm
2412 to 2462 MHz
20 MHz
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LTE
GNSS
ON
ON
OFF
ON
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Region selection: user selectable based on location
Performances: · Max direct connections: 9 (ex: 8 nodes + 1 Tablet PC, or 9
nodes)
· Open field max distance to node: 70m
LoRa
Region Power Frequencies
Bandwidth
UE
11 dBm 865,3 / 865,6 / 865,9 / 866,2 / 866,5 / 866,8 /
867,1 / 867,4 / 867,7 / 868,3 MHz
US
18 dBm 903 to 927MHz
Region selection: user selectable based on location
Occupied bandwidth for 24h : 0.83%
LTE cat M
Bands: 1, 3, 8, 20, 28
2G/3G
GSM 900 and DCS 1800
GNSS
Reception only (GPS, Glonass)
250 KHz 500 KHz
Max time on Air / Frame 500ms
250ms
S-lynks Node
Wi-Fi
Mode UE US
Power 15 dBm 16 dBm
802.11b, g, n HT20 Frequencies 2412 to 2462 MHz 2412 à 2462 MHz
Bandwidth 20 MHz 20 MHz
Performances:
· Max direct connections: 9 (ex: 8 nodes + 1 Tablet PC, or 9 nodes) · Open
field max distance to node: 70m
LoRa
Reception only
Mode Power
Frequencies
Bandwidth
UE
11 dBm
865,3 / 865,6 / 865,9 / 866,2 / 866,5 / 866,8 / 867,1 / 867,4 / 867,7 / 868,3 MHz
250 KHz
US
18 dBm
903 to 927MHz
500 KHz
GNSS
Reception only (GPS, Glonass).
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Deployment
CAUTION
Battery pack is not factory pre-assembled in the product and must be installed
by operator prior usage.
Use only the type of battery provided by Sercel (not included): S-LYNKS PACK
PILES SLBB SIMPLE, ref. 10052335, nominal voltage: 7.2Vdc, nominal capacity:
187Wh
CAUTION
Caution: risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not put the battery in a fire or a hot oven. Do not crush or cut the
battery as this could cause an explosion.
CAUTION
Do not discard Sercel product batteries in the trash.
This product contains sealed batteries and must be disposed of properly. For
more information, contact your local recycling/reuse or hazardous waste
center.
CAUTION
The battery pack ref. 10052335 is not rechargeable. Do not under any circumstances attempt to recharge them (risk of injury).
Connect the internal batteries of the Nodes
To connect the internal batteries of the Nodes, follow the following
procedure:
1. Unscrew the screws in the four corners of the front face of the case of
the Node 2. Open the cover of the case of the Node 3. Remove the retainer
flange from the battery pack 4. Position the battery pack in the provided
location, with the label visible in the cables oriented towards the
bottom of the case 5. Tighten the nut of the retainer flange of the battery
pack (tightening torque 7Nm in order to prevent any
loosening over time) 6. Connect the battery pack to the electric board of the
cover 7. Check that the diode of the Node has turned on when connected 8.
Close the cover of the case of the Node 9. Progressively re-tighten the
screws in staggered fashion at the four corners of the front face of the case
of
the Node (tightening torque 3Nm in order to prevent any loosening over time)
you will need a Phillips screwdriver (Pozidriv PZ2) and an M6 socket wrench (10mm).
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Connect the internal batteries of the Gateways
To connect the internal batteries of the Gateways, follow the following
procedure: 1. Unscrew the screws in the four corners of the front face of the
case of the Gateway 2. Open the cover of the case of the Gateway 3. Remove the
retainer flange from the battery pack 4. Connect the battery pack of the
Gateway (black terminal) 5. Check that the diode of the Gateway has turned on
when connected 6. Place provided location, with the etiquette facing upwards,
cable between the electronic 7. board of the cover and the battery pack 8.
Remount and re-tighten the retainer flange of the battery pack (tightening
torque 2Nm in order 9. to prevent any loosening over time) 10. Close the cover
of the case of the Gateway 11. Progressively re-tighten the screws in
staggered fashion at the four corners of the front face of 12. the case of the
Gateway (tightening torque 3Nm in order to prevent any loosening over time)
you will need a flathead screwdriver, a 3 Allen wrench (3mm) and an M6 socket wrench (10mm).
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Connect the external LoRa and Wi-Fi antennas to the Gateway (optional) This operation is carried out if you have an external LoRa or Wi-Fi whip antenna and you want to use it.
To connect the Wi-Fi and LoRa antennas with the Gateway, follow the procedure
here in below: 1. Have your antennas and your Gateway available 2. Snap fit
the antennas on the corresponding receivers:
ANT W: Wi-Fi antenna ANT L: LoRa antenna
3. Orient the antennas in the desired direction. 4. Enable or Disable the use
of the external antennas by initiating the following commands from the
Acquisition
menu on the application Field terminal: a. Enable/Disable « WIFI External
Antenna » for Wi-Fi. b. Enable/Disable « LORA External Antenna » For LoRa.
Connect the external GNSS and LTE to the Gateway (optionnal)
This operation is carried out if you have an external antenna kit and you want
to use it. To connect the GNSS and LTE antennas with the Gateway, follow the
procedure here in below:
1. Turn OFF the Gateway and connect your antennas to the corresponding
connectors
LTE: Antenna LTE-M cable
GNSS: Antenna GPS, Glonass cable
2. Connect the antennas to their cable. 5. Power on the Gateway and Enable or
Disable the use of the external antennas by initiating the following
commands from the Acquisition menu on the application Field terminal: a.
Enable/Disable « GNSS External Antenna » for GPS/Glonass. b. Enable/Disable «
LTE External Antenna » for LTE-M.
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Position the Gateway In order to reduce the risks of poor transmission between
the Gateway and the Nodes, the latter must be positioned at the most
equidistant location from all of the Nodes positioned on the structure.
1. Check the green blinking signal indicating that the Gateway is turned on.
If this is not the case, turn on your Gateway by placing a Powerstick on the
turn on symbol located on the front face of the case.
2. Position your Gateway on the structure in a stable position. The front
face of the case of the Gateway (the one with the serial number of the
Gateway) must imperatively be turned towards the sky for good GNSS coverage.
Support plate PN 10051066 included:
In the absence of GNSS coverage, data acquisition cannot be carried out.
CAUTION
Position the Nodes Before positioning the Nodes, check that the latter are
still turned on by checking for the presence of the green blinking signal at
the base of the case. If the signal is inactive, turn on your Node by placing
a Powerstick on the return on symbol located on the front face of the case or
send a Lora wakeup via the Gateway with the field terminal application. The
nodes can be positioned anywhere on the structure, in a stable position. In
order to carry out a valid data acquisition, the axes of the cases of the
Nodes must be configured according to a common reference (reference example:
River or other landscape element, road, building, etc.). This common reference
will make it possible to define on which axis of the case the data acquisition
will be carried out (X, Y, Z, -X, -Y or -Z) and to enter it via the
application of the fuel terminal.
With support bar PN 10046676 included (x2):
Powering up the Nodes and Gateways
Use a magnetic power stick on the turn on symbol of the Nodes and Gateways for
powering up or switch to configuration state.
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Boot up time (On power on or Magnetic power stick): – Audit Mode: 3 minutes –
Monitoring Mode: 5 minutes
A blinking signal indicates the state of the Gateway:
Powerstick.
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Maintenance
To clean the metallic enclosure of the S-lynks, use only a dry cloth.
IMPORTANT
Electrostatic discharge: Use the following guidelines to provide a static-free
repair station that will preclude any ESD-related damage to electronic
circuits: · All spare parts (circuit boards and ESD sensitive devices) should
be stored and transported in static- shielding bags. · Unless the repair
station rests on a conductive floor, chairs or stools should rest on a
grounded, rigid-type, staticdissipative floor mat. · Use a static-dissipative
table mat. · Wear a static-control wrist strap or foot grounder. · Provide
common-point grounding for all conductive items (including personnel and
soldering iron tip). · To control the discharge rate and protect workers from
electric shocks, both the table mat and wrist strap should be grounded through
a 1-M resistor. The mat should be connected to the same earth ground point as
the wrist strap. · Wear static-dissipative garments.
Replace a battery pack for Gateway To connect the internal batteries of the
Gateways, follow the following procedure:
1. Unscrew* the screws in the four corners of the front face of the case of
the Gateway 2. Open the cover of the case of the Gateway 3. Remove the
retainer flange from the battery pack 4. Detach the battery pack from the
Gateway 5. Remove the battery pack from the provided location
- To carry out this operation, you will need a flathead screwdriver, a 3 Allen wrench (3mm) and and M6 socket wrench (10mm).
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To connect a new battery pack, repeat the operation in the reverse order or consult “Connect the internal batteries of the Gateways”. Tightening torque for the screws of the retainer flange of the battery pack: 2Nm
CAUTION
Do not discard Sercel product batteries in the trash.
Replace a battery pack for Node
To disconnect the internal batteries from the Nodes, follow the following
procedure:
1. Unscrew* the screws in the four corners of the front face of the case of
the Node 2. Open the cover of the case of the Node 3. Unscrew the nut from the
retainer flange of the battery pack 4. Detach the battery pack from the Node
5. Remove the battery pack
- To carry out this operation, you will need a Phillips screwdriver (Pozidriv PZ2) and and M6 socket wrench (10mm).
To connect a new battery pack, repeat the operation in the reverse order or consult “Connect the internal batteries of the Nodes”. Tightening torque for the nut of the retainer flange of the battery pack: 7Nm
CAUTION
Do not discard Sercel product batteries in the trash.
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Specifications
Operating Voltage Battery capacity (nominal) Max Autonomy on backup battery
Power consumption Input Voltage Dimensions without support bar (WxHxD): Weight
without support plate Dimensions with support plate (WxHxD): Weight with
support plate Operating Environment Operating Temperatures Storage
Temperatures Battery pack storage temperature Pollution degree Altitude
functioning Temperature sensor
Operating Voltage Battery capacity (nominal) Max Autonomy on battery
Power consumption
Dimensions without support bar (WxHxD): Weight without support plate
Dimensions with support bar (WxHxD): Weight with support plate Operating
Environment Operating Temperatures Storage Temperatures Battery pack storage
temperature Pollution degree Altitude functioning
S-Lynks Gateway
7,2V 26Ah 100 hours Typical: 1.7 W, maximum: 3W 12V 324mm x 164mm x 100mm 4.5
kg 332mm x 262mm x 130mm 5.5 kg
IP65 -30°C / +70°C -30°C / +70°C
25°C II
< 2000m Typical range: -30°C to +70°C, typical accuracy: ±0.5°C
S-Lynks Node
7,2V 26Ah Audit mode: 120 hours Monitoring mode: 3 years Typical acquisition:
1.5W, maximum: 2W Typical sleep (Audit mode) : 70 mW Typical deep sleep
(Monitoring mode) : 350 µW 220mm x 120mm x 90mm 1.8 kg 230mm x 205mm x 100mm
2.3 kg
IP65 -30°C / +70°C -30°C / +70°C
25°C II
< 2000m
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Regulatory Information
European Union Statement
Sercel products meet the essential requirements of Directives RED 2014/53/UE
(Radio) 2014/ 30/UE (EMC) 2014/35/UE (Low Voltage) 2011/65/UE (ROHS).
IMPORTANT
The S-Lynks Gateway and S-Lynks Nodes is a class-A device. In residential areas, the user may be requested to take appropriate measures in the event of RF interference caused by this device.
FCC US Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment complies with FCC’s radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment under the following conditions : 1. This equipment
should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of
20cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) and user’s/nearby person’s
body at all times. 2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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IC Canadian Statement SERCEL products comply with Industry Canada EMI Class A
requirements according to ICES-003 and RSS Gen. Les produits SERCEL sont
conformes aux exigences Classe A de l’Industrie Canada selon les normes
NMB-003 et CNR Gen.
Note These devices comply with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause interference; and 2. These devices must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the
device.
This equipment complies with RSS102’s radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment under the following conditions: 1. This equipment
should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of
20cm is maintained
between the radiator (antenna) and user’s/nearby person’s body at all times.
2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
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