3004ML NRL LoRa WAN Data Logger

 

 

 

Features

  • LoRa WAN gateway sends data from the field to the server
  • Short data packets sent to WAN gateway
  • Typical range 5km
  • Multi functional data recording and retrieval
  • Internal Barometer 260-1260hPa
  • Polycarbonate Enclosure
  • External power 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs)
  • 3.6V Li backup battery
  • 4 Analog channels 24 bit resolution
  • 4 user selectable gain ranges
  • MODBUS, RS485, RTU or ASCII protocol
  • SDI V1.3 Compliant
  • 2 16-bit counter channels
  • 2 digital inputs, 1 digital outputs
  • Accelerometer: Senses changes in logger orientation

Overview

The 3004ML/3006ML datalogger utilises the LoRa communication system, LoRa WAN network, which utilises MQTT as its method of sending sensor data from the field to the Neon Server. The NRL LoRa operates in what Unidata calls LoRa Mode 2. In this mode, sensors are read by the logger according to the scheme. A set of short data packets will be sent, as set by logging interval, to the LoRa WAN gateway over either private or public LoRa network. LoRa WAN gateway transfers data packets to Neon Server using Ethernet, cellular or satellite network. The LoRa Wan system has a typical range of to 5 Km, the range reduces in built up areas depending on building density and increases where there is line of sight and with use of a larger antenna.

The 3004ML/3006ML is housed in a polycarbonate case which has a smaller form factor than the standard metal enclosure 3004. It connects to sensors in the field, collects readings from those sensors, logs the sensor data and provides control functions.Using Starlog V4 PC software loggers are programmed with a scheme to specify which sensors to log and how often to store readings. It also provides information about memory and battery duration for that scheme.

Control outputs are also set up in the scheme by setting up custom events. A wide range of sensor types are supported including analog sensors, frequency counters, digital inputs as well as Modbus and SDI-12 instruments. Control of external equipment (such as triggering a relay when a user defined event occurs, or initiating a shutdown), can be accomplished via Open Drain FET output. Sensors are connected to the logger via pluggable terminal blocks, allowing for easy removal of the logger if servicing is required.

Technical

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Material: Polycarbonate
Size: 190mm x 80mm x 55mm (LxWxH), 300g
Operating Temperature: -20° to +60°C. Not affected by humidity
Antennae: Model dependant, external stub/whip/satellite antenna

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

External Power: 9 to 30V DC Current Draw: 50µA Standby
RTC Backup Battery: 3.6V Li Coin Cell (5 year life)
Internal Power: 3.6 Volt Lithium D Cell
Instrument Power: 5V or 12V or 18V regulated, 80mA (user selectable)
Instrument Reference Voltage: 5V 10mA Max
Analog channels 3004M: 4, Single ended (max) or 2 Differential (max),
Analog channels 3006M: 6, Single ended (max) or 3 Differential (max), 24 bit resolution, 4 user selectable gain ranges 0 to 5000mV (gain=1) to 0 to 39mV (gain=128)
Modbus: 1 independent channel, RS485, RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max), functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16
SDI-12: 1 independent channel, SDI interface, 16 channels, bi-directional
Counters 3004M: 4, 2 x 16 bit, DC to 20kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0,C2); 2 x 16 bit, dc to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1,C3)
Counters 3006M: 2, 1 x 16 bit, DC to 20kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0); 1 x 16 bit, dc to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1)
Unidata HSIO: High speed serial interface
Digital Outputs: 1 Open Drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max
Configuration Port: USB B Micro Port and SD Micro Card
Modem Options: 3004MC/3006MC – 2G, 3G 4G and LTE Cellular Modem 3004ML – LoRa – AU915 or US915 or EU868 or AS923 3004MH/3006MH – Microsatellite 3004MI/3006MI – Iridium Short Burst Data
Accelerometer: Senses changes in logger orientation
Barometer: 260-1260hPa Absolute Digital Output

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