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Table of Contents

CDS546

Nimbus Loop Logger

1.1

Introduction ................................

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1.2

Features ................................

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1.3

Specifications

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1.4

Architecture ................................

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1.5

Power Modes

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1.6

LED and button functions

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1.6.1

LED functions

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1.6.2

Pushbutton Functions

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1.7

Connections

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1.7.1

External Power Supply / Solar System Connection

1.7.2

Using the 4-

20mA loop input and 24V loop power generator

1.7.3

Using the pulse inputs

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1.8

Sim card and battery installation

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1.9

Installation considerations

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Logger Setup

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2.1

Setup via Bluetooth Configure

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2.2

CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Remote Configure

2.3

CDS546 Nimbus Loop Logger Setup via Offline

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1 CDS546 NIMBUS LOOP LOGGER

1.1 Introduction

The Nimbus Loop

logger is a robust, sophisticated

ideal for a large number of

measurement applications

Communication to your own server

and database can be achieved

on these servers is supplied free of charge.

setup without the need for a complicated se

supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data. There are no monthly charges for

collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves

1.2 Features

 Uses NB-

IoT technology. NarrowBand

(LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB

improves the power consumption of user devices, system capacity and spectrum efficiency, especiall

coverage.

 Bluetooth interface -

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating

the need for cables that invariable fail during continuous use.

 Optional external power operation

 Uses standard off-the-shelf a

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that

excess of 5 years under normal usage. Many other loggers use

obtain. Other problems involving l

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines

are no longer allowing these batteries on the

 2 x Pulse input ports -

Pulse inputs are used on metering devices that supply a pulse output for a measured

amount of product.

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logger is a robust, sophisticated

NB-IoT

logger/controller with a wide range of input capabilities, making it

measurement applications

and database can be achieved

via

the internet or a private APN.

on these servers is supplied free of charge.

The Nimbus Loop

Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and

setup without the need for a complicated se

rver infrastructure. Setup and m

anagement software (CloudWorks) is

supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data. There are no monthly charges for

collecting and hosting data as the client can provide this service themselves

IoT technology. NarrowBand

-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) is a standards-

based low power wide area

(LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB

improves the power consumption of user devices, system capacity and spectrum efficiency, especiall

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating

the need for cables that invariable fail during continuous use.

with battery failover.

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that

excess of 5 years under normal usage. Many other loggers use

ithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines

are no longer allowing these batteries on the

ir aircraft.

Pulse inputs are used on metering devices that supply a pulse output for a measured

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logger/controller with a wide range of input capabilities, making it

the internet or a private APN.

The software running

Logger has been designed to allow for easy installation and

anagement software (CloudWorks) is

also

supplied free of charge to allow clients to manage their own networks and data. There are no monthly charges for

based low power wide area

(LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB

-IoT significantly

improves the power consumption of user devices, system capacity and spectrum efficiency, especiall

y in deep

setup and manual data collection can be achieved through the Bluetooth interface negating

lkaline batteries. This logger uses 3x standard D Cell alkaline batteries that

can last in

ithium batteries that are expensive and difficult to

ithium batteries are the restrictions when shipping using airfreight. All

lithium

batteries need to be shipped as hazardous cargo that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as many airlines

Pulse inputs are used on metering devices that supply a pulse output for a measured

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 Isolated 4-

20mA interface. Used for any sensing device with a 4



Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The

30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need for

a secondary power supply. This option will also function under battery ope

 Large onboard non-

volatile memory

dependent).



Logging intervals from 1 minute to 1 month. Information is internally logged, time and date stamped and

transmitted at programmable intervals.



Remote programming of all setup parameters via



Ideal for leak detection, alarming to prevent water



Onboard Bluetooth can stream diagnostic information about signal strength,

 Touch sensitive button

and LED's for manual wakeup to server and diagnostic purposes etc.

1.3 Specifications

 NB-IoT LTE Cat NB1

Modem Technology

 Supports

B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66

 Bluetooth interface



Option of external power with battery failover and sleep



All management software supplied free

 Standard Alkaline Batteries -

3 x D cells (5

 2 x Pulse inputs

 Isolated 4-20mA Input port



24V 30mA Generated Power Output

 Up to 12350

record datalog memory (application dependent)



Logging intervals 1 minute to 1 month

 Rugged housing with seal eye



Touch sensitive button and LED Diagnostics



Configuration and diagnostics through Bluetooth interface

 Fully configurable remotely

 Stream data in real-

time when powered by external supply



Size 185mm x 130mm x 55mm (including cable glands)

 Housing Protection Class : IP68 -

Max 1.2m, 30 days

 Environment : -

20°C to 80°C humidity = 90% non condensing. Check battery specifications for low power systems

 Uses a Micro SIM card

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20mA interface. Used for any sensing device with a 4

-20mA output.

Onboard 24V 30mA power generator. The

Nimbus Loop l

ogger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of

30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need for

a secondary power supply. This option will also function under battery ope

ration.

volatile memory

- This logger can record in excess of 12350 datalog

records

Logging intervals from 1 minute to 1 month. Information is internally logged, time and date stamped and

transmitted at programmable intervals.

Remote programming of all setup parameters via

NB-IoT link.

Ideal for leak detection, alarming to prevent water

loss.

Onboard Bluetooth can stream diagnostic information about signal strength,

etwork status etc.

and LED's for manual wakeup to server and diagnostic purposes etc.

Modem Technology

B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66

Option of external power with battery failover and sleep

All management software supplied free

3 x D cells (5

+ years)

24V 30mA Generated Power Output

record datalog memory (application dependent)

Logging intervals 1 minute to 1 month

Touch sensitive button and LED Diagnostics

Configuration and diagnostics through Bluetooth interface

time when powered by external supply

Size 185mm x 130mm x 55mm (including cable glands)

Max 1.2m, 30 days

20°C to 80°C humidity = 90% non condensing. Check battery specifications for low power systems

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ogger can generate a stable 24V output at a maximum of

30mA allowing for the powering of an external piece of equipment or current loop device eliminating the need for

records

(application

Logging intervals from 1 minute to 1 month. Information is internally logged, time and date stamped and

etwork status etc.

and LED's for manual wakeup to server and diagnostic purposes etc.

20°C to 80°C humidity = 90% non condensing. Check battery specifications for low power systems

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1.4 Architecture

1.5 Power Modes

The Nimbus Loop

Logger can operate in one of

 Mains powered -

in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming

of live data.

 Battery powered - The Nimbus

Loop

depending on the operation

. In this mode, the logger will 'wakeup' (

recorded data to a remote database.

 External 12V (8-15V) 2A supply -

in this mode the logger can be

the streaming of live data. B

atteries

the power fail.

Bluetooth

Interface

Central

Processor

3G GSM

Interface

Non volatile

memory

3 x

Batteries

External 12V

Power Supply

Power

Management

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Logger can operate in one of

two power configurations.

in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming

Loop

logger uses standard 'D' Cell alkaline

batteries that will last several years

. In this mode, the logger will 'wakeup' (

adjustable -

normally 6 hourly) and upload its

recorded data to a remote database.

in this mode the logger can be

continuously connected to the server allowing for

atteries

can be fitted and the logger will automatically switch to battery mode should

Bluetooth

Interface

Central

Processor

Input

Interface

3 x

Alkaline

Batteries

Power

Management

2 wire Isolated

20mA

2 x Pulse

Inputs

24V 30mA

Generator

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in this mode the logger can be continuously connected to the server allowing for the streaming

batteries that will last several years

normally 6 hourly) and upload its

continuously connected to the server allowing for

can be fitted and the logger will automatically switch to battery mode should

2 wire Isolated

20mA

Input

2 x Pulse

Inputs

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1.6 LED and button functions

On the front of the logger, there are 2 LED

's and a touch sensitive 'SELECT' button.

is the Bluetooth reset button.

1.6.1

LED functions

Blue LED - Bluetooth status

 Flashing indicates the B

luetooth is ready to receive an



Solid light indicates and active connection

Red LED - Logger status

 Solid -

Logger is in Command Mode (normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection)

 Fast flash -

Logger is currently initiating a connection to the server

 Slow Flash - Connecti

on has been established to the server

1.6.2

Pushbutton Functions

SELECT touch button - P

lease note, this button is touch sensitive in order to maintain the waterproof status of the housing.

 Single short push will toggle

the Bluetooth radio on and off.

 A push

of more than 3 seconds will result in the logger establishing a connection

datalog.

BLUETOOTH RESET button -

This button is used to reset the Bluetooth interface in the event of a lost password or generally

configuration loss.

The Bluetooth interface of this logger can be configured to have a access password which will limit external ac

those issued the password. Should this password get lost, the logger can be opened and the Bluetooth interface reset to

disable the security. It is advisable to then connect to the logger again and setup a new password. This is explained later

this document.

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's and a touch sensitive 'SELECT' button.

Internally on the reverse side of the lid

luetooth is ready to receive an

incoming connection

Solid light indicates and active connection

Logger is in Command Mode (normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection)

Logger is currently initiating a connection to the server

on has been established to the server

lease note, this button is touch sensitive in order to maintain the waterproof status of the housing.

the Bluetooth radio on and off.

of more than 3 seconds will result in the logger establishing a connection

to the server

This button is used to reset the Bluetooth interface in the event of a lost password or generally

The Bluetooth interface of this logger can be configured to have a access password which will limit external ac

those issued the password. Should this password get lost, the logger can be opened and the Bluetooth interface reset to

disable the security. It is advisable to then connect to the logger again and setup a new password. This is explained later

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Internally on the reverse side of the lid

Logger is in Command Mode (normally accompanied by an active Bluetooth connection)

lease note, this button is touch sensitive in order to maintain the waterproof status of the housing.

to the server

and uploading its

This button is used to reset the Bluetooth interface in the event of a lost password or generally

The Bluetooth interface of this logger can be configured to have a access password which will limit external ac

cess to only

those issued the password. Should this password get lost, the logger can be opened and the Bluetooth interface reset to

disable the security. It is advisable to then connect to the logger again and setup a new password. This is explained later

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In order to reset the Bluetooth interface,

with the housing open,

 Remove all power from the logger



Press and hold the Bluetooth reset



Power up the logger again while holding the button.

pressed.



Once the Red Status LED comes on again, the button can be released.



This will now reset the Bluetooth interface.

1.7 Connections

Connections are available on a series of

10 terminal connectors

These connections are as follows:

1. External Power Supply / Solar system

ground (optional)

2. External 12V Power Supply

/ Solar system

3. 24V 30mA max power generator output

(used for powering a current loop device)

4. Ground for the 24V generator

5. Isolated negative connection for 4-

20mA isolated loop input

6. Isolated positive connection for 4-

20mA isolated loop input

7. Pulse input 1 positive

8. Pulse input 1 ground

9. Pulse input 2 positive

10. Pulse input 2 ground

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with the housing open,

please follow the below procedure.

emember to remove the batteries if external power is present.

Press and hold the Bluetooth reset

button.

Power up the logger again while holding the button.

Bluetooth LED will be on confirming the button has been

Once the Red Status LED comes on again, the button can be released.

This will now reset the Bluetooth interface.

10 terminal connectors

ground (optional)

/ Solar system

(optional)

(used for powering a current loop device)

20mA isolated loop input

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please follow the below procedure.

emember to remove the batteries if external power is present.

Bluetooth LED will be on confirming the button has been

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1.7.1

External Power Supply / Solar System

The CDS546 Nimbus Loop

logger can be powered entirely from an external 12V (8

source.

Using a solar power source and also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put

into dual mode. In this mode, while there is solar power available, the logger will remain online with the server. Should the

solar power fa

il, the logger will automatically switch to 'battery' mode until the solar power source is restored. This is ideal

for remote applications where there is no mains power available and streaming data is required.

1.7.2

Using the 4-

20mA loop input

The Nimbus Loop

logger is equipped with a fully isolated (optical) 4

applications and should be connected as below. Please take note of the polarity of the loop connections.

assist with the powering of loop devices, the

generator. This generator is designed

to provide the power for devices that source this directly off the loop

maximum power to flow on a 4-20mA

loop, should be 2

30mA. Please note, using the 24V power g

enerator to power a loop device

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External Power Supply / Solar System

Connection

logger can be powered entirely from an external 12V (8

-15V) 2A

power supply or solar p

Using a solar power source and also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put

into dual mode. In this mode, while there is solar power available, the logger will remain online with the server. Should the

il, the logger will automatically switch to 'battery' mode until the solar power source is restored. This is ideal

for remote applications where there is no mains power available and streaming data is required.

20mA loop input

and 24V loop power generator

logger is equipped with a fully isolated (optical) 4

20mA interface. This interface is configured for 2 wire

applications and should be connected as below. Please take note of the polarity of the loop connections.

assist with the powering of loop devices, the

Nimbus Loop

logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power

to provide the power for devices that source this directly off the loop

loop, should be 2

0mA, the generator has been desi

gned to supply a maximum of

enerator to power a loop device

uses a substantial amo

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power supply or solar p

ower

Using a solar power source and also populating the logger with alkaline batteries means that the logger can be put

into dual mode. In this mode, while there is solar power available, the logger will remain online with the server. Should the

il, the logger will automatically switch to 'battery' mode until the solar power source is restored. This is ideal

20mA interface. This interface is configured for 2 wire

applications and should be connected as below. Please take note of the polarity of the loop connections.

logger is equipped with an onboard 24V loop power

to provide the power for devices that source this directly off the loop

. Since the

gned to supply a maximum of

uses a substantial amo

unt of power. For this

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reason, in battery operated devices, t

he loop should

achieved by setting the generator into 'L

oop

Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device

1.7.3

Using the pulse inputs

Onboard the Nimbus Loop lo

gger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy

meter) to measure consumption.

Example configuration of water meter with a volt free switch (e.g. reedswitch)

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he loop should

only be powered each time the device needs to be read.

oop

Power' mode.

Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device

gger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy

Example configuration of water meter with a volt free switch (e.g. reedswitch)

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only be powered each time the device needs to be read.

This can be

Example configuration of the generator supplying power to a loop powered device

gger are 2 pulse inputs. Pulse inputs are used by metering type devices (eg water or energy

Example configuration of water meter with a volt free switch (e.g. reedswitch)

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