FB iMonitoring IMON Wireless Intelligent Monitors User Manual Manual revised

FB iMonitoring Wireless Intelligent Monitors Manual revised

Manual revised

Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Client: Luna iMonitoring

360 Herndon Parkway Model Name/#: iEFM, iTLM-1, iWPM-T

Suite 1400 FCC ID: RIM-IMON

FCC: 15.247 Herndon, VA 20170

http://www.rheintech.com IC: RSS-210

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APPENDIX J: MANUAL

Please refer to the following pages.

Oil & Gas Wireless Enabled

Monitoring System

Installer’s Guide

Oil & Gas Wireless Enabled Monitoring System Installer’s Guide

Document version B.1

Luna iMonitoring, Inc.

2903 Commerce Street, Suite A

Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone: 540.557.5880

Fax: 540.951.0760

E-mail: solutions@lunaimonitoring.com

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No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means without the written

permission of Luna iMonitoring, Inc.

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Contents

1Introduction

The Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WEMS Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Concentration and Communications Unit (iCCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Compact Flash Radio (iCFR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electronic Flow Monitor (iEFM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tank Level Monitor (iTLM-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wellhead Pressure Monitor (iWPM-T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Secure Digital (SD) Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

User-supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2Installation

Site Selection for WEMS Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guidelines Concerning RF Signal Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guidelines Concerning Solar Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Guidelines Concerning Hazardous Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Guidelines Concerning iTLM-1 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pre-installation iTLM-1 Depth Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Monitor Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

iCCU Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 WEMS Software

Installing the WEMS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Sensor Charge Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

iCCU Uplink Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

iEFM Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

iEFM Gas Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

iEFM Sensor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

iTLM-1 Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

iWPM-T Pressure Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

iWPM-T Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting the Default ReSync Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Exiting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

A Specifications

B Technical Support

C Using the Charge Cable

Chapter 1

Introduction

Figure 1-1. Applications for Luna

Monitoring’s Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite

The Luna iMonitoring Oil and Gas Wireless Enabled Monitoring System (WEMS)

is a network of monitors and computers used to collect production data within

an oil field environment. Sensor and communication modules collect and transmit

data via wireless RF and satellite links. These modules are part of Luna

iMonitoring’s Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite.

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The wireless oil field provides innovative, low-cost, remote asset management.

Some of the advantages of wireless sensing include

•reduce cost for field labor and transportation;

•reduce administration cost for recording, generating, and distribut-

ing reports;

•provide better information to the Production Engineer for decision

making;

•provide more efficient tasking of the Pumper;

•enhance revenue through optimized well performance and reduced

downtime.

The Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite

Luna iMonitoring’s Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite includes sensors, computers,

software, and communication devices to collect and transmit data in a variety of

industries and applications. The iMonitoring “smart” sensors use local processing

to minimize power consumption and communication bandwidth. Intelligent

software collects, processes, and stores the data in an information database. The

iMonitoring system uses RF, cellular, Internet, and satellite links to transmit data

between sensors, data collection sites, and central computers. For more

information on the Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite and its components, please

visit the Luna iMonitoring web site at www.lunaimonitoring.com

WEMS Components

The current configuration of the WEMS includes one or more of each of the

following components:

•Concentration and Communications Unit (iCCU),

•Compact Flash Radio (iCFR),

•Electronic Flow Monitor (iEFM)

•Tank Level Monitor (iTLM-1),

•Wellhead Pressure Monitor (iWPM-T),

•Secure Digital (SD) Card containing the WEMS Software.

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Figure 1-2. Luna

Monitoring’s Wireless Oil Field

The following sections discuss features of each component. For detailed

specifications see Appendix A‚ “Specifications,” on page 55.

iWPM-TiWPM-T

iCFR

iTLM-1

iCCU SD

Card

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Concentration and Communications Unit (iCCU)

The Luna iMonitoring iCCU is an autonomous,

wireless-LAN-to-wireless-WAN bridge, and data storage and

collection unit. Data flows via a secure, bidirectional, local radio

link. The iCCU can perform on-board data storage and

processing, and can serve as a LAN repeater. It contains external

WAN and LAN antenna ports. A single, solar-assisted battery

powers the unit which optimizes power based on the current

energy storage. The iCCU supports up to 128 wireless sensors,

and is field configurable and upgradeable.

Compact Flash Radio (iCFR)

The Luna iMonitoring iCFR is a self-contained Type I Compact

Flash Radio for wireless sensing applications. The iCFR uses

a standard interface found on PocketPC®s. The unit

communicates with other iCFRs, iCCUs, and iMonitoring’s

sensors over a customizable, wireless interface. The iCFR does

not require a battery since the host unit provides power. Other

features include programmable output power, low cost, and the

ability to configure and upgrade the unit in the field.

Electronic Flow Monitor (iEFM)

The Luna iMonitoring iEFM is an autonomous, wireless

electronic flow monitor which monitors natural gas flow

and provides total volumetric flow rate. Typically, the

sensor acquires five flow readings per day in monitor

mode. Each reading consists of an instantaneous

measurement, an average over the previous hour, and an

average over the previous 24 hours. An iCCU may

interrogate an iEFM at any time within a range of 2500

feet, and a portable device, such as a PocketPC®, can poll

the unit within a range of 500 feet.The iEFM performs

on-board data storage and processing, and transmits over

a secure, bidirectional radio link. The unit optimizes power

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based on the current energy storage, and requires only a single, solar-assisted

battery. The iEFM is easy to install, and is field configurable and upgradeable.

The unit incorporates an IP65 ruggedized enclosure and meets UL-913 certification

requirements for an intrinsically safe device in Class I, Division 1, Groups C and

D hazardous areas.

Tank Level Monitor (iTLM-1)

The Luna iMonitoring iTLM-1 is a self-contained, wireless tank

level monitor using Ultrasonic Sensing Technology to provide

temperature-compensated fluid level measurements in tanks and

silos. Typically, the sensor acquires five pressure readings per

day in monitor mode. An iCCU can communicate with a iTLM-1

within a range of 2500 feet, and a portable device, such as a

PocketPC®, can poll the unit within a range of 500 feet.The iTLM-1

performs on-board data storage and processing, and transmits

over a secure, bidirectional radio link. The unit optimizes power

based on the current energy storage, and requires only a single,

solar-assisted battery. The iTLM-1 is easy to install, and is field

configurable and upgradeable. The unit incorporates an IP65

ruggedized enclosure and meets UL-913 certification requirements

for an intrinsically safe device in Class I, Division 1, Groups C and

D hazardous areas.

Wellhead Pressure Monitor (iWPM-T)

The Luna iMonitoring iWPM-T is an autonomous, wireless

pressure monitor for sensing pressure at the wellhead in oil and

gas applications. Typically, the sensor acquires five pressure and

temperature readings per day in monitor mode. An iCCU may

interrogate an iWPM-T at any time within a range of 2500 feet,

and a portable device, such as a PocketPC®, can poll the unit

within a range of 500 feet.The iWPM-T performs on-board data

storage and processing, and transmits over a secure,

bidirectional radio link. The unit optimizes power based on the

current energy storage, and requires only a single, solar-assisted

battery. The iWPM-T is easy to install, and is field configurable

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and upgradeable. The unit incorporates an IP65 ruggedized enclosure and meets

UL-913 certification requirements for an intrinsically safe device in Class I, Division

1, Groups C and D hazardous areas.

Secure Digital (SD) Card

The SD Card supplied with the system contains the WEMS Software

for a PocketPC® running version 3.0 of the PocketPC® operating

system. The SD Card plugs into the standard SD slot found on all

PocketPC®s. The WEMS Software requires a one-time installation

per PocketPC®, and includes programs for defining, accessing, and

interrogating multiple iMonitoring devices. Chapter 3‚ “WEMS

Software,” on page 13, includes a detailed discussion on the

installation and use of the WEMS Software.

User-supplied Components

For on-demand sensor measurements and data acquisition in the field,

the user must supply a PocketPC®, such as the one shown at the left,

to interrogate the iCCU, iWPM-T, and iTLM-1. The PocketPC® must

have a CF Card slot to accommodate the iCFR, and an SD slot for the

WEMS Software SD Card.

Chapter 2

Installation

The components in Luna iMonitoring’s Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite are easy

to install using simple tools. The installation guidelines in this manual outline the

steps for selecting the proper site for the device, and for handling, mounting and

activating the device.

Site Selection for WEMS Components

The iTLM-1 and iWPM-T sensor modules mount directly onto oil and gas tanks,

pipelines, and wellheads in the field. The iCCU mounts on a variety of structures

in and around the oil field. Issues affecting the site selected for installation include

obstructions in the line-of-sight between the sensor module and the iCCU; distance

from the sensor module to an iCCU; height of the iCCU; proximity of the

component to other electronic equipment or large metal objects that may affect

the transmission of radio signals; orientation of the solar panels on the component;

hazardous environmental conditions; and the surface mounting angle of the tank

for the iTLM-1 installation.

Guidelines Concerning RF Signal Transmission

Luna iMonitoring’s sensor modules use RF signals to communicate with iCCUs

and PocketPC®s. Following the guidelines below maximizes the range over which

the WEMS components will be able to transmit signals.

•Place the sensor module in the direct line-of-sight with the iCCU,

whenever possible. A direct line-of-sight between the sensor module

and the iCCU provides optimal signal transmission and reception.

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With a direct line-of-sight, the WEMS components communicate up

to 2500 feet. However, without a direct line-of-sight, this distance

decreases.

•Place the iCCU as high as possible to improve signal transmission

and reception.

•Avoid placing sensor modules and iCCUs near electrical equipment

or large metal objects. Electrical devices, such as large electric

motors, power lines, antennas, and electric fences cause electro-

magnetic interference that adversely affect signal quality. Large

metal objects, which are electrically conductive, reflect and scatter

radio signals when placed between two RF-linked modules.

The Luna iMonitoring sensor modules, iCFR, and iCCU meet FCC requirements

for CFR 47 Part 15, which dictate that operation of the device is subject to the

following two conditions:

1The device will not cause harmful interference, and

2The device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Because the device meets FCC requirements for CFR 47 Part 15, the customer

requires no operating license to transmit radio signals using the device.

The Luna iMonitoring iTLM-1 sensor module utilizes ultrasonic technology and is

subject to the following additional authorization: Verification as a non-consumer

ISM device as specified by Part 18.

The Luna iMonitoring iCCU is subject to the following additional authorization:

Verification as a transmitter as specified by Part 25.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Every radio-linked device in the Luna iMonitoring Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite

carries a label. Figure 2-1 below shows a typical label for a sensor device which

includes the Model Number of the device, the FCC ID Number, the UL certification,

the FCC certification(s), and the Serial Number.

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Figure 2-1. Typical Label Found on all Luna

Monitoring Radio-linked Devices.

Guidelines Concerning Solar Panels

All of Luna iMonitoring’s sensor modules and iCCUs employ a single, solar-assisted

battery for power. Properly orienting the solar panels on the WEMS component

achieves a maximum battery life of more than two years. Place the component

in a non-shaded area with the solar panels facing toward the sun. Also, ensure

that the site chosen will not become shaded due to tree growth or installation of

other structures.

Guidelines Concerning Hazardous Environments

Luna iMonitoring sensor modules mount directly onto structures such as a tanks,

pipelines, or wellheads located in hazardous areas. These sensor modules (iEFM,

iTLM-1, and iWPM-T) are, by design, intrinsically safe and meet the standard for

UL-913 certification for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D hazardous areas. By

definition, an intrinsically safe apparatus is one in which all the circuits are

intrinsically safe; and an intrinsically safe circuit is one in which any spark or

thermal effect is incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or

combustible material in air under prescribed test conditions, according to the

National Electrical Code.

The iCCU mounts onto structures outside the hazardous zones in the oil field;

for example, an area greater than 3 meters from an oil tank.

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Guidelines Concerning iTLM-1 Mounting

The iTLM-1 uses Ultrasonic Sensing Technology to provide tank fluid level

measurements. The sensor projects an ultrasonic beam at the surface of the liquid

in a tank. The beam reflects off the liquid’s surface back to the sensor. The

iTLM-1 acquires the raw measurement and then compensates for the effects of

temperature on the raw data. To properly measure the fluid level in the tank,

the sensor must be mounted such that the path of the ultrasonic beam is

perpendicular to the fluid surface. A mounting angle greater than 5 degrees may

cause erroneous data. Figure 2-2 below provides a rendering of a properly

installed iTLM-1 sensor module.

Figure 2-2. Proper Mounting Angle for the

TLM-1 Sensor

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Pre-installation iTLM-1 Depth Calibration

Before installing the iTLM-1 sensor device on a tank, perform the iTLM-1 depth

calibration procedure. See the Section entitled, “iTLM-1 Depth Calibration” on

page 42 of Chapter 3, “WEMS Software”, for details.

Installation Instructions

When installing any of the iMonitoring wireless devices care must be taken to

guarantee that the wireless devices are installed and provisioned in its intended

configuration and the installation guarantees compliance to regulatory and safety

requirements.

Monitor Installation Instructions

The following instructions are to be performed for each monitor (iEFM, iTLM-1,

and iWPM-T) at installation.

1Remove the monitor packing carton.

2Remove the reset button access screw (Phillips head) on the bottom

of the unit, and using a non-metalic probe, press and hold the reset

button momentarily to bring the unit out of the sleep mode. Replace

the screw.

3Install the antenna onto the SMA connector on the monitor.

4On the iEFM and iWPM-T, install the temperature sensor on the monitor.

5Using the WEMS Software module PocketConfig, enter the monitor’s

unique serial number and press the Configure button to enter the

unit-level configuration. Refer to Chapter 3‚ “WEMS Software,” on

page 13 for more information on using PocketConfig.

6In the resulting Config tab screen, enter the following information:

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aEnter a value of -3 for the parameter Xmit Power if the antenna

supplied with the unit is the Nearson S467AH-915S Omni whip

antenna. Enter a value of -6 for Xmit Power if the antenna is

the Bluewave EDY-9432 Yagi antenna. FCC compliance requires

these power settings.

bEnable the function Sync to PC by ‘checking’ (D) this parameter.

Once the proper value for Xmit Power is entered and Sync to PC is enabled,

select the Set Parameters button and wait for the progress screen to

complete.

7Verify that the settings were accepted by checking the Current Device

Settings window.

iCCU Installation Instructions

The following instructions are to be performed for the iCCU at installation.

1Remove the iCCU packing carton.

2Remove the enclosure cover. Locate the unattached red wire and attach

it to the positive terminal on the battery. Replace the cover.

3Using the WEMS Software module PocketConfig, enter the iCCU’s

unique serial number and press the Configure button to enter the

unit-level configuration. Refer to Chapter 3‚ “WEMS Software,” on

page 13 for more information on using PocketConfig.

4In the resulting Config tab screen, enable the function Sync to PC by

‘checking’ (D) this parameter. Once Sync to PC is enabled, select the

Set Parameters button and wait for the progress screen to complete.

5Verify that the setting was accepted by checking the Current Device

Settings window.

Chapter 3

WEMS Software

The WEMS Software is a multi-purpose, menu-driven program for configuring and

accessing all modules in Luna iMonitoring’s Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite. Once

properly configured using the WEMS Software, the devices run autonomously

based on the scheduling parameters set in the software. The WEMS Software

also provides in-the-field access to any device. The following sections include

procedures for initializing all WEMS modules, and instructions for interrogating

these devices in the field.

Installing the WEMS Software

Figure 3-1. (a) SD Card; (b)

CFR

The WEMS Software runs on a PocketPC® using the SD Card provided by Luna

iMonitoring. The PocketPC® communicates with the sensors and iCCUs using the

iCFR also provided by Luna iMonitoring. The user supplies the PocketPC®, which

(a) (b)

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must contain a CF slot and SD slot, and must run PocketPC® Version 3.0 or higher.

Follow the steps below to install and initialize the WEMS Software.

1Insert the iCFR into the CF slot on the PocketPC®.

2Insert the SD Card containing the WEMS software into the SD slot on

the PocketPC®.

3Access the files on the SD Card. The SD Card will contain two programs

as shown in Figure 3-2 below.

Figure 3-2. WEMS Software Programs on the SD Card.

4Execute either one of the programs.

5The first time the program runs, it will ask for the location of the iCFR

as in Figure 3-3 below.

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Figure 3-3.

CFR Serial Port Selection Menu.

Typically, the CF slot is located on COM2 or higher. Select COM2 from the

Serial Port pull-down list and click OK. If the iCFR is on COM2, the program’s

main menu will open. If the iCFR in not on COM2, the program will return

to the Start menu and wait for another port selection. Try other available

ports until the program finds the iCFR port and opens the main menu.

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PocketConfig

The program PocketConfig includes menus for configuring and interrogating

devices. Before the PocketPC® can communicate with sensor and communication

devices, it must have certain information about the device. Therefore, the

software will not list any sensors at initial start-up of the program as in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4.

PocketConfig

Main Menu with No Defined Devices.

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Adding New Devices

Every Luna iMonitoring device has a unique serial number found on the Luna

iMonitoring Serial Number label attached to the device. The software identifies

each device by its unique serial number. The sensor list contains the serial

numbers of the last ten devices accessed by the software. To add a device to

the sensor list, enter the unique serial number of the device in the space provided

and hit the “<” button. If the sensor list already contains ten serial numbers as

in Figure 3-5 below, then the least recently accessed device drops from the sensor

list. To interrogate a sensor already in the list, simply select the proper serial

number from the list and hit the “>” button to copy the serial number into the

Serial Number field. To access a sensor not in the list, type its serial number in

the space provided. The software automatically adds the serial number to the

list when the Configure button is selected. To clear the selected sensor from

the sensor list, hit the Clear button.

Figure 3-5.

PocketConfig

Main Menu.

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Sensor Charge Modes

Sensor devices have four charge modes based on the current charge capacity of

the device’s battery. The four modes are

•Always On mode, when the battery is at 100%;

•Fast mode, when the battery is above 76.7% but below 100%;

•Slow mode, when the battery is at or below 76.7% but above 0%;

•Always Off mode, when the battery is fully discharged.

The device stays on continually in Always On mode which usually occurs on sunny

days when the solar panels can power the device and keep the battery fully

charged. In Fast mode the device “wakes up” every 10 seconds to see if it is

being interrogated. In Slow mode the device only wakes up every 2 minutes.

If the battery becomes fully discharged, then the device shuts off completely.

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Setting the Default ReSync Time

The ReSync Time selected in the setup menu determines how long the software

waits for a response from a device. To access this menu, select the Setup tab

on the main menu, and hit the Options button shown in Figure 3-6 below.

Figure 3-6. Accessing the Setup Menu.

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Figure 3-7 shows the setup menu and the ReSync Time options. If Wait for devices

in fast mode is selected, the software waits for 11 seconds to access a device.

Devices usually “wake up” every 10 seconds in Fast mode; therefore, searching

for 11 seconds should find the device. If Wait for devices in slow mode is selected,

the software waits for 121 seconds. The device may be in Slow mode and will

only “wake up” every 2 minutes. If Custom wait time is selected, enter a wait

time in milliseconds in the space provided. Once the proper mode is chosen, hit

the OK button to set the ReSync Time option.

Figure 3-7. ReSync Wait Time Selection Menu.

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Finding Sleeping Devices

If a known device does not respond when interrogated, the device may be

“sleeping”, and the Resync Time may be set to only wait for devices in fast mode.

By default, the software searches for the device for the time interval specified in

the setup menu. To wake a sleeping device, enter its serial number in the

appropriate space under Find Sleeping Sensors in the main menu, and hit the

Wake button. If the software still does not find the sleeping device, increase

the search time to 121 seconds. If the software fails to find the device after 121

seconds, check the device for possible battery failure. Using Find Sleeping Sensors

overrides the time interval selected in the setup menu.

Note: Find Sleeping

Sensors wakes the device and places it temporarily in Always On mode which

significantly increases power consumption.

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About PocketConfig

Luna iMonitoring includes information on each of its software programs that is

accessed by selecting the Help tab at the bottom of the screen and hitting the

About button as shown in Figure 3-8 below.

Figure 3-8. Accessing the About PocketConfig Menu.

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This window provides copyright and version information on the program and

library software.

Figure 3-9. Detailed Information on PocketConfig.

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Configuration Menus

Luna iMonitoring preconfigures the settings for all its devices. To view the current

settings or to reconfigure the device, select the device in the main menu and hit

the Configure button to bring up one of the menus shown in Figure 3-10. Menu

(a) shows the sensor configuration menu for an iWPM-T, but other sensor

configuration menus contain the same information and options. The sensor menu

includes the serial number for the iCCU to which the sensor uplinks. If the CCU

field contains all zeros, as in Figure 3-10, then the sensor broadcasts to all listening

iCCUs. Menu (b) shows an iCCU configuration menu which does not include the

CCU field.

Figure 3-10. Configuration Menus for an (a)

CCU, and an (b)

WPM-T.

To change a parameter value, first highlight the value with a single tap, then

enable the value for editing with another tap. Now select the keyboard entry

(a) (b)

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screen by tapping the keyboard icon at the bottom right of the screen. Use the

keyboard to enter the new value. When finished entering the data, exit the

keyboard by tapping the icon again. DO NOT USE THE “ENTER” KEY, as this will

cause the application to exit. Once all the new parameter values are entered,

hit the Set Parameters button to accept the changes. Parameters shown in

brackets, [ ], in the Current Device Settings window may not be changed. The

new values will appear in the Current Device Settings window.

To change Amp Mode, select an option, Low/Medium/High, from the pull-down

list. To change XmitPower, use the up/down arrows to the right of the field. To

uplink a sensor to a specific iCCU, enter the serial number of the iCCU in the

CCU field, or enter all zeros to broadcast to all iCCUs in listening range. The

Sync to PC option synchronizes the Real Time Clock on the device to the clock

on the PocketPC®. Use this option to synchronize all devices in the field to the

same clock. Normally, Day Begin and Day End are set to 12:00 AM. To change

these parameters, use the up/down arrows to the right of the field. These

parameters only increment in 1-hour intervals.

The Current Device Settings window provides other valuable information that is

accessible using the scroll bar. Figure 3-11 below shows the Current Device

Settings window for an iTLM-1 when scrolled down to reveal additional

parameters. This other information includes:

•the device serial number;

•a 4-byte encryption key, called the cypher, which must be the same

for all devices in a network;

•the home channel that the device waits on when there is no activity,

(when active the device scans all channels, 0-52);

•the modulus through the scanning sequence, called the DSS skip,

that can create additional sequences and must be the same for all

devices in a network, (usually set to 1);

•the version number of the device’s firmware.

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Figure 3-11. Current Device Settings Continuation Window for an

TLM-1.

Each device uses a different set of menus for configuring additional parameters.

To access these menus, select one of the tabs along the bottom of the screen.

Some menus are similar for all devices, and some menus are device-specific. All

devices have menus for configuration, uplink scheduling, updating firmware,

setting advanced parameters, and testing the device’s radio. The iCCU has a

status menu and an uplink menu, and sensor devices have calibration menus and

a data menu.

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Uplink Scheduling Menu

The WEMS devices run autonomously according to the uplink schedule set in the

uplink scheduling menu. Sensors uplink to an iCCU, and an iCCU uplinks to a

computer via satellite. To access this menu, select the Sched tab as shown in

Figure 3-12 below. The software allows for four time schedules. For each time

schedule, the software allows three pull-down options - Enabled, Disabled, or

Hourly. In the Enabled mode, the device uplinks once daily at the time specified.

In the Hourly mode, the device uplinks every hour at the minute/second specified.

Normally, Hourly mode is only used for testing purposes. To change the time,

click on the desired field, (hour, minute, second, AM/PM), and use the up/down

arrows to change the field. Once the desired schedules and times are entered,

hit Set Uplink Times to accept the changes.

Sensor devices must uplink to an iCCU at specific time intervals when the iCCU

accepts data uplinks. The iCCU is active for one minute every ten minutes

“on the tens” of every hour. In other words, the iCCU is active from

00 min. 00 sec. after the hour to 01 min. 00 sec. after the hour; from

10 min. 00 sec. after the hour to 11 min. 00 sec. after the hour; from

20 min. 00 sec. after the hour to 21 min. 00 sec. after the hour; etc. Therefore,

synchronizing the real-time clocks on all devices and properly scheduling the uplink

times on sensor devices are very important.

When setting the uplink time on a sensor device, keep in mind that, over time,

the real-time clock may drift out of synchronization by a few seconds. Therefore,

do not select an uplink time that is too close to the beginning or end of the uplink

time window. Choose a value for the seconds field that falls between 15 and 45

seconds as in the example in Figure 3-12. Also, if the iCCU is linked to several

sensor devices, space the uplink times for each device about five seconds apart

to keep two devices from uplinking at the same time.

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Figure 3-12. Uplink Scheduling Menu for an

WPM-T.

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Update Flash Menu

The update flash menu permanently updates the firmware in a device

and should only be performed with the approval of Luna iMonitoring.

When firmware updates are needed, Luna iMonitoring will provide firmware

updates along with instructions on the type of devices to be updated. To open

the update flash menu, select the Update tab as shown in Figure 3-13 below.

Always verify that the proper device is selected for updates. Hit the

Update Flash button to begin the update process. The progress bar shows the

update progress. Always test the operation of the device thoroughly after

performing firmware updates.

Figure 3-13. Firmware Update Menu.

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Advanced Parameters Menu

Figure 3-14 below shows the advanced parameters menu. This menu is password

protected, and is used by Luna iMonitoring Technical Support for testing. Under

normal operating conditions, the Always On mode and 5-Min. Test mode are

disabled.

Figure 3-14. Advanced Parameters Menu.

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RF Test Menu

The RF Test menu shown in Figure 3-15 below performs a test on the device’s

radio. During the test, the radio broadcasts on specified channel using the settings

in the menu. To select the broadcast channel, choose a channel number from

0 to 52 from the pull-down list. Also, select an Amp Mode from the five options

in the pull down list - Off, Low, Medium, High, Cycle modes. Enter the length

of time in seconds for the test to run in the Duration field Once the correct test

settings are selected, hit the Begin button to perform the test.

Figure 3-15. RF Test Menu for an

CCU.

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Sensor Data Menu

Figure 3-16 below shows the data menu for a sensor device, specifically an

iWPM-T, that is accessed by selecting the Data tab. To acquire new data points,

hit the Get Data button. The Sensor Data window indicates the type of sensor,

the serial number of the iCCU, the sensor data points taken, the battery charge

capacity, and the time that the Get Data was executed. To send the most recent

data points to the iCCU indicated by the serial number, hit the Uplink NOW!

button.

Figure 3-16.

WPM-T Data Menu.

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iCCU-Specific Menus

The iCCU tabs include menus for uplinking the iCCU to a computer and displaying

status information for the iCCU. Figure 3-17 shows the iCCU uplink menu that

is accessed by selecting the Uplink tab, and Figure 3-18 shows the iCCU status

menu that is accessed by selecting the Status tab.

iCCU Uplink Menu

The iCCU uplink menu, shown in Figure 3-17 below, uplinks the iCCU to a

computer which downloads a data set. The Uplink Mode has two options - Modem,

which is the default, and Direct. In Modem mode, the iCCU uplinks to a satellite

which uses the Phone # to dial up the computer. To use the Direct mode, the

iCCU must be hardware-configured to connect directly to the serial port of a

computer using a special cable.

Before beginning an uplink, verify that the current battery charge is above the

preset Uplink Threshold. To begin an uplink, choose the Uplink Mode, enter the

Phone # for the computer, and hit the Set Parameters button. Once the

software accepts the parameters, hit the Uplink NOW! button to send the most

recent data points for each device uplinked to the iCCU.

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Figure 3-17.

CCU Uplink Menu.

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iCCU Status Menu

The iCCU status menu, shown in Figure 3-18 below, provides additional

information about the current status of the iCCU indicated by the serial number

in the CCU Status window. To get the current status, select the Status tab and

hit the Get Status button. The Charge field indicates the current charge of the

battery. Fast Mode Level is the battery charge level below which the device

switches from Fast Mode to Slow Mode, and the Always Off Level is the level

where the device shuts itself off.

Under Uplink Status, Last Uplink indicates the time of the most recent uplink to

the satellite, and Next Uplink indicates the scheduled time for the next uplink. A

Status code of 0x00 indicates that the last uplink was successful.

Figure 3-18.

CCU Status Menu.

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iEFM-Specific Menus

The iEFM tabs include menus for calibrating the sensor and the gas element on

the iEFM device. Figure 3-19 below shows the menu for calibrating the sensor,

and Figure 3-20 on the following page shows the gas element calibration menu.

This section also discusses the iEFM sensor data window.

iEFM Sensor Calibration

The iEFM operation requires a number of parameters for valid measurements that

are entered using the sensor calibration menu shown in Figure 3-19 below, which

is accessed by selecting the Sensor Cal tab. The values for Temp cal intercept

and Temp cal slope are entered at the factory and are matched to the external

sensor that is supplied with the iEFM. The other parameters are dependant on

the process equipment to which the iEFM is attached.

Figure 3-19.

EFM Sensor Calibration Menu.

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iEFM Gas Calibration

The process gas consists of multiple gas concentrations. The iEFM operation

requires that each gas element percentage of concentration be entered for valid

measurements. Enter the percentage values in decimal form using the gas

calibration menu shown in Figure 3-20 below, which is accessed by selecting the

Gas Cal tab. When all values are entered, hit the Set Calibration button to

accept the values.

Figure 3-20.

EFM Gas Calibration Menu.

iEFM Sensor Data

The iEFM data may be viewed by selecting the Data tab at the bottom of the

screen which opens the sensor data window shown in Figure 3-21 below. The

first section of data reported is instantaneous data. The HOURLY DATA section

shows data averaged over the last 1-hour period, and the DAILY DATA gives the

data averaged over the last 24-hour period.

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Figure 3-21.

EFM Sensor Data Window.

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iTLM-1-Specific Menus

The iTLM-1 tabs include menus for calibrating the temperature and tank level

sensors on the iTLM-1 device. Figure 3-23 below shows the menu for calibrating

the temperature sensor. Figures 3-22 and 3-24 on the following pages show the

distance and depth calibration menus, respectively, for the tank level sensor. Luna

iMonitoring performs the temperature and distance calibrations for the

temperature and tank level sensors, respectively, before shipping. The installer

performs the depth calibration for the tank level sensor.

iTLM-1 Temperature Calibration

To set the temperature calibration parameters, select the Temp Cal tab at the

bottom of the screen to access the temperature calibration menu shown in

Figure 3-22 below. Enter the correct Slope and Intercept, and hit the Set

Calibration button. The iTLM-1 uses the temperature data to compensate for

the effects of temperature on the tank level measurement.

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Figure 3-22.

TLM-1 Temperature Calibration Menu.

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iTLM-1 Distance Calibration

Luna iMonitoring calibrates the iTLM-1 tank level sensor using a known distance

from the sensor to a surface in the lab. To set the distance calibration parameters,

select the Dist Cal tab at the bottom of the screen to access the distance calibration

menu shown in Figure 3-23 below. Enter the correct Slope and Intercept, and

hit the Set Calibration button.

Figure 3-23.

TLM-1 Distance Calibration Menu.

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iTLM-1 Depth Calibration

The iTLM-1 depth calibration must be performed during the process of

installing the iTLM-1 sensor device on the tank.

At the time of the device installation, the iTLM-1 needs to know the exact depth

of the fluid in the tank to perform the depth calibration for the tank level sensor.

To set the depth calibration parameter, select the Depth Cal tab at the bottom

of the screen to access the depth calibration menu shown in Figure 3-24 below.

Enter the current depth of the fluid in the tank in inches in the Measured Depth

field, install the iTLM-1 sensor, and hit the Set Depth Cal button. Once the

depth calibration is complete, the value “-2” appears in the Measured Depth field

to block any inadvertant changes to the calibration parameters. Luna iMonitoring

personnel use the “-1” value, which removes the depth calibration and reports

distance. This is useful when performing the distance calibration.

Figure 3-24.

TLM-1 Depth Calibration Menu.

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iWPM-T-Specific Menus

The iWPM-T tabs include menus for calibrating the pressure and temperature

sensors on the iWPM-T device. Figure 3-25 below shows the menu for calibrating

the pressure sensor, and Figure 3-26 on the following page shows the temperature

sensor calibration menu. Luna iMonitoring calibrates all of the iWPM-T’s sensors

before shipping.

iWPM-T Pressure Sensor Calibration

To set the pressure calibration parameters, select the Pres Cal tab at the bottom

of the screen to access the pressure calibration menu shown in Figure 3-25 below.

Select the proper Units from the pull-down list. The choices for Units are millivolts,

PSI, mm Hg, kPa, and mBar. Enter the correct Slope and Intercept for the specified

units, and hit the Set Pressure Cal button.

Figure 3-25.

WPM-T Pressure Sensor Calibration Menu.

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iWPM-T Temperature Calibration

To set the temperature calibration parameters, select the Temp Cal tab at the

bottom of the screen to access the temperature calibration menu shown in

Figure 3-26 below. Select the proper Source from the pull-down list. The choices

for Source are Internal for the iWPM-T, and External for the iWPM-T which has

an external temperature sensor. Enter the correct Slope and Intercept, and hit

the Set Temperature Cal button. The iWPM-T uses the temperature data to

compensate for the effects of temperature on the pressure measurement.

Figure 3-26.

WPM-T Temperature Sensor Calibration Menu.

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PocketDataViewer

The other software program on the SD Card is PocketDataViewer which

downloads a set of data points from a sensor device to the PocketPC®. Figure 3-31

below shows the main menu for the program. This program also includes the

same Setup Options and Help About windows as in PocketConfig which are

discussed in the following sections.

Setting the Default ReSync Time

The ReSync Time selected in the setup menu determines how long the software

waits for a response from a device. To access this menu, select the Setup tab

on the main menu, and hit the Options button shown in Figure 3-27 below.

Figure 3-27. Accessing the Setup Menu.

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Figure 3-28 shows the setup menu and the ReSync Time options. If Wait for

devices in fast mode is selected, the software waits for 11 seconds to access a

device. Devices usually “wake up” every 10 seconds in Fast mode; therefore,

searching for 11 seconds should find the device. If Wait for devices in slow mode

is selected, the software waits for 121 seconds. The device may be in Slow mode

and will only “wake up” every 2 minutes. If Custom wait time is selected, enter

a wait time in milliseconds in the space provided. Once the proper mode is chosen,

hit the OK button to set the ReSync Time option.

Figure 3-28. ReSync Wait Time Selection Menu.

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About PocketDataViewer

Luna iMonitoring includes information on each of its software programs that is

accessed by selecting the Help tab at the bottom of the screen and hitting the

About button as shown in Figure 3-29 below.

Figure 3-29. Accessing the About PocketDataViewer Menu.

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This window provides copyright and version information on the program and

library software.

Figure 3-30. Detailed Information on PocketDataViewer.

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Selecting a Sensor Device

To select the sensor device from which to download data, enter its unique serial

number in the Serial Number field or select it from the pull-down list.

Note: this

program only recognizes sensor devices, not

CCU devices.

The Serial Number

field in this program functions the same as the Serial Number field in

PocketConfig. The program stores the ten most recently accessed serial numbers

in the pull-down list.

Figure 3-31.

PocketDataViewer

Main Menu.

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Selecting the History Data Range

By default, the Start Date/Time and End Date/Time are initially set to the current

time. To change a date or time field, select the appropriate field and change it

using the up/down arrow buttons to the right of the field. To “hard code” the

software to use the current date and time as the End Date/Time, select the Present

option as shown in Figure 3-32 below.

Figure 3-32. Selecting the End Date and Time.

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Selecting the Data Point Frequency

By default, sensor devices acquire and internally store data points every minute,

even though they may only uplink and transmit one set of data points per day.

PocketDataViewer provides access to all or part of these data points based on

the Frequency interval selected from the pull-down list shown below in

Figure 3-33.

Figure 3-33. Data Point Frequency Interval Options.

Once the Serial Number and History Data Range are selected, hit the Get History

button to download the data points and bring up the windows shown in the

following two Sections.

Note: the software issues a warning if the number of

data sets requested is greater than 100.

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Sensor Data History

The next two sections use history data from an iWPM-T sensor device; however,

other sensor devices have similar displays. The History window has tabs for each

of the sensor data measurements and the battery charge capacity. Figure 3-34

below shows the sensor data measurements for an iWPM-T which has pressure

and temperature sensors. The iTLM-1 has depth and temperature sensors.

Figure 3-34. (a) Pressure and (b) Temperature Sensor Data History for an

WPM-T.

In every data history window, column 1 contains the date, column 2 contains the

time, and column 3 contains the data point and units. Use the scroll bar at the

right of the window to scroll through the entire data range.

In a later release of the software, the View Graph option will display a graph

of the entire data range.

(a) (b)

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Battery Charge History

Figure 3-35 below shows the battery charge capacity history for an iWPM-T sensor

device, but this window is the same for all sensor devices.

Figure 3-35. Battery Charge Capacity History for an

WPM-T.

Exiting the Software

To safely exit either software program, PocketConfig or PocketDataViewer,

simply hit the button in the top right corner of the screen.

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Appendix A

Specifications

Description Specification

iCCU - Concentration & Communications Unit

Dimensions:

Enclosure

Solar Panel

11.5” x 8.0” x 5.0”

10.0” x 9.0” x .5”

LAN Transmit/ Receive Frequency 902 to 928 MHz (customizable)

LAN Output Power TBD, conducted

LAN Communications Protocol Proprietary FHSS, per FCC Part 15.247

LAN Data Rate 4800 bps

WAN Options Simplex or duplex sat com (released),

Cellular and land line (near future)

WAN Data Rate < 9.6 Kbps

Operational Temperature Range -40 to +55 oC

Radio Link Range:

iCCU to Sensor

iCCU to PocketPC®

2500 feet; typical, line of sight

500 feet; typical, line of sight

FCC

LAN

WAN

CFR 47 Part 15

CFR 47 Part 25

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iCFR - Compact Flash Radio

Transmit/Receive Frequency 902 to 928 MHz (customizable)

Form Factor Type I compact flash

Power Supply 3 to 5V (from host unit)

Power Consumption:

Transmit

Receive

25mA max

11.8 mA

Protocol Propriety FHSS, per FCC Part 15.247

Receive Sensitivity -97 to -110 dBm (depending on data rate)

Output Power TBD, conducted

Modulation FSK

Data Rate Up to 76 Kbps

Antenna Internal

FCC CFR 47 Part 15

Description Specification

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iEFM - Electronic Flow Monitor*

Operational Temperature Range -40 to +60oC

Output Power:

Omni Antenna

Yagi Antenna

17.7 dBm max, conducted

13.4 dBm max, conducted

Radio Link Range:

Sensor to iCCU

Sensor to PocketPC®

2500 feet; typical, line of sight

500 feet; typical, line of sight

UL Intrinsically Safe for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and

D per UL-913

FCC CFR 47 Part 15,

CFR 47 Part 18 (ultrasonic transducer)

*For additional specifications, see Honeywell specifications for MXA145 Flow Transmitter.

Description Specification

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iTLM-1 - Tank Level Monitor

Fluid Level Range 12 to 144 inches

Resolution 0.1 inches

Accuracy ± 0.5 inches

Repeatability ± 0.2 inches at fixed temperature

Mounting 1-1/2 inch NPT, up to 0.25 inch thickness

Mounting Angle 5o maximum

Temperature Compensated Yes

Operational Temperature Range -40 to +60oC

Output Power:

Omni Antenna

Yagi Antenna

17.7 dBm max, conducted

13.4 dBm max, conducted

Radio Link Range:

Sensor to iCCU

Sensor to PocketPC®

2500 feet; typical, line of sight

500 feet; typical, line of sight

UL Intrinsically Safe for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and

D per UL-913

FCC CFR 47 Part 15,

CFR 47 Part 18 (ultrasonic transducer)

Description Specification

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iWPM-T - Wireless Pressure Monitor

Pressure Range 0 to 1400 psig

Resolution 10 psig

Accuracy ± 30 psig

Overpressure 2000 psig

Temperature Compensated Yes

Mounting 1/4 inch NPT

Operational Temperature Range -40 to +60oC

Output Power:

Omni Antenna

Yagi Antenna

17.7 dBm max, conducted

13.4 dBm max, conducted

Radio Link Range:

Sensor to iCCU

Sensor to PocketPC®

2500 feet; typical, line of sight

500 feet; typical, line of sight

UL Intrinsically Safe for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and

D per UL-913

FCC CFR 47 Part 15

Description Specification

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Appendix B

Technical Support

If you experience any problems using the Oil and Gas Wireless Enabled Monitoring

System, please contact Luna iMonitoring Technical Support at

2903 Commerce Street, Suite A

Blacksburg, VA 24060 USA

Voice: 540-557-5880

FAX: 540-951-0760

Email: solutions@lunaimonitoring.com

Web: www.lunaimonitoring.com

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Appendix C

Using the Charge Cable

Figure C-1. WEMS Charge Cable.

Luna iMonitoring provides a device Charge Cable, shown in Figure C-1 above,

with most Beta Test versions of the Wireless Enabled Monitoring System. The

Charge Cable is for use in a lab setting and is not tested or approved

for use in hazardous environments. The Charge Cable has an SMA connector

at one end and a USB connector at the other end. The SMA connector plugs

into the SMA antenna connector on the WEMS device being tested. The antenna

on each WEMS device simply screws off of the SMA connector. The USB connector

plugs into the USB port of any computer. The SMA connector serves as an antenna

connection as well as a power connection. Therefore, the device receives power

from the USB port on the computer when the computer is on. Even though the

antenna is disconnected, the device can still receive and transmit radio signals in

a lab setting.

SMA

Connector

USB

Connector

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Using the Charge Cable

The Charge Cable serves two purposes:

1It quickly charges the battery to full capacity.

2It maintains a full charge on the battery in a lab setting where the solar

panels can not charge the battery.

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