User Guide for aranet models including: PRO, PRO Plus, PRO Plus LTE, Aranet PRO Base Station Gateway, Aranet PRO, Base Station Gateway, Station Gateway, Gateway
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DocumentDocumentUSER GUIDE Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus/ Aranet PRO Plus LTE Applicable for Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus with firmware starting from v.3.5.3 Document revision v.9.11 March 2024 FCC Compliance statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the device. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equip ment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Aranet PRO/PRO Plus does not contain serviceable parts. Warranty will not be applicable in the event that Aranet PRO has been opened or Aranet PRO Plus warranty seals are damaged. The information presented in this guide is the property of SAF Tehnika, JSC. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted without proper permission from SAF Tehnika, JSC. The specifications or information contained in this document are subject to change without notice due to continuing introduction of design improvements. If there is any conflict between this document and compliance statements, the latter will supersede this document. SAF Tehnika, JSC has no liability for typing errors in this document or damages of any kind that result from the use of this document. To get up to date information about accessories and their availability, please contact sales representative. © 2017 - 2024 SAF Tehnika JSC. All rights reserved. Page 2 Industry Canada Regulatory Statement This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference; and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 ARANET PRO BASE OVERVIEW 7 1.1.1 What's in the box 7 1.1.2 Aranet PRO indicators 8 1.1.3 Aranet PRO mounting 9 1.1.4 Aranet PRO ports 9 1.1.5 Aranet PRO power options 10 1.1.6 Internal battery backup 10 1.2 ARANET PRO Plus BASE OVERVIEW 11 1.2.1 What's in the box 11 1.2.2 Aranet PRO Plus front view 12 1.2.3 Aranet PRO Plus indicators 13 1.2.4 Aranet PRO Plus mounting 13 1.2.5 SIM-card installation 14 1.2.6 Aranet PRO Plus power options 15 1.2.7 Emergency switching off 15 1.3 ARANET PRO/PRO Plus SPECIFICATIONS 16 2 INITIAL SETUP 18 2.1 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus 18 2.1.1 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using built-in Wi-Fi Access Point 18 2.1.2 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using Ethernet cable 19 2.1.3 Initial Login and Fast Settings 20 2.2 Pair sensors to Aranet PRO /PRO Plus 24 2.3 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to internet network 27 2.3.1 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to internet network using Ethernet cable 27 2.3.2 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to internet network using local Wi-Fi network 29 2.3.3 Connecting Aranet PRO Plus LTE to internet network using LTE Modem 32 2.4 Accessing the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus from Internet 33 3 ARANET SENSORHUB OVERVIEW 34 3.1 Main navigation bar 34 3.2 Main menu 34 3.3 Graphs 36 3.4 Sensors 39 3.5 Groups 39 3.5.1 Using groups 39 3.6 System 41 3.6.1 Status menu 41 3.6.2 Region menu 42 3.6.3 Time menu 43 3.6.4 Network menu 44 3.6.5 Firmware menu 48 3.6.6 Backup menu 50 3.6.7 Tools menu 51 3.6.8 Licenses menu 51 3.6.9 Notifications 52 3.6.10 Radio menu 59 Page 4 3.6.11 Aranet MINI monitor mode 60 3.6.12 Users menu 62 3.6.13 SNMP menu 63 3.7 Aranet Cloud 65 3.8 Integrations 68 3.8.1 MQTT 68 3.8.2 Modbus 71 3.8.3 BACnet IP 74 4 SENSORS' SPECIFIC NOTES 80 4.1.1 Weight Sensor 80 4.1.2 Soil (Substrate) VWC, EC and T Sensor 81 4.1.3 4-20 mA and Voltage Sensors 85 4.1.4 Stem Micro-Variation sensor 86 4.1.5 Ultrasonic Distance sensor 89 4.1.6 CO2 and Temperature sensor 90 4.1.7 Pulse Counter sensor 90 4.1.8 NH3 Sensor kit 91 5 LEGAL INFORMATION 92 5.1 TERMS OF USE 92 5.2 WARRANTY 92 5.3 RMA (RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION) FORM 95 5.4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 95 5.5 DATA SECURITY 95 5.6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 95 5.7 ACCESSORIES 96 5.8 DISCLAIMER 96 5.9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 96 Page 5 1 INTRODUCTION Aranet offers environmental monitoring solutions for a variety of businesses. Aranet PRO and Aranet PRO Plus are industrial-grade environment monitoring solutions. Aranet PRO/PRO Plus can support 12, 50 or 100 sensors depending on the license purchased. The base station has exceptional sensitivity and allows placing the sensors within line-of-sight range of at least 3km/1.9mi. All Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus base stations include embedded local webserver Aranet SensorHUB. Easy to use interface allows viewing, analyzing, and comparing data in real-time, setting thresholds for alarms as well as exporting reports. The responsive design of the software adapts to smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The document describes the functionality of Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus with firmware version starting v3.0.1. Aranet PRO and Aranet PRO Plus /PRO Plus LTE differences in hardware and software are highlighted in corresponding chapters using the icon. Aranet PRO Plus and Aranet PRO Plus LTE differ by 4G LTE modem incorporated in PRO Plus LTE only. The common title "Aranet PRO Plus" is used in this document except the chapters concerning the modem presence. Aranet PRO with part numbers TDSBWPA1.xxx, TDSBWPA2.xxx, TDSBWPC2.xxx are referred to this document as Aranet PRO Mk2 and their specific differences in software are highlighted in corresponding chapters using the icon. Visit www.aranet.com for more information. Page 6 1.1 ARANET PRO BASE OVERVIEW 1.1.1 What's in the box (1) 1 pc of Aranet PRO base station with installed Aranet SensorHUB software and License (2) 1 pc of Aranet PRO base station mount (3) 2 pcs of W1412 screws (4) 1 pc of AC power adapter (EU or US version depending on product version) Page 7 1.1.2 Aranet PRO indicators (1) Sensor data indicator LED flashes amber every time a data packet is received from a sensor. (2) Wi-Fi connection indicator LED amber light when Aranet PRO is connected to Wi-Fi or works in Access Point mode (3) LAN connection indicator LED amber light when Aranet PRO is connected to LAN interface using an Ethernet cable (4) 12V power indicator LED green light when Aranet PRO is connected to 12V power either through a PoE connection or with the included AC power adapter (5) Battery power indicator LED red light when Aranet PRO is using built-in backup battery power Page 8 1.1.3 Aranet PRO mounting (1) (2) (3) (1) Base station mount configuration for positioning on a vertical surface (e.g., wall). (2) Base station mount configuration for positioning on a vertical surface (e.g., wall). (3) Base station mount configuration for placement on a horizontal surface (e.g., table). 1.1.4 Aranet PRO ports (1) On-Off switch switch in the left position means Aranet PRO is turned off, switch in the right position means Aranet PRO is turned ON (2) AC Power port - for using the included AC power adapter to power Aranet PRO (3) Ethernet port for LAN connectivity as well as PoE connectivity (4) Reset button press, and hold for 5 seconds or more and then release the button to reset network settings and password of "root" user account. The reset button is accessed through the hole with some thin object like pencil. (5) USB port for connecting USB modem to enable SMS notification functionality. Page 9 1.1.5 Aranet PRO power options Aranet PRO can be powered with the included power adapter either directly or via the optional passive Ethernet injector PN TDAPOE01. 1.1.6 Internal battery backup Aranet PRO is supplied with built in battery backup providing up to 30 minutes of power supply in case of main power failure. It is meant only as a backup and allows Aranet PRO to shut down safely. System warning (if enabled) will be issued in case of main power failure and before Aranet PRO switches off completely. Warning will be sent as email and/or SMS to the destination configured by users belonging to the Administrator group. !WARNING! ARANET PRO BASE STATIONS CONTAIN A LI-ION 14500 PROTECTED TYPE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND A CR2032 TYPE BATTERY. RISK OF DAMAGE IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE STATE LEGISLATION. Page 10 1.2 ARANET PRO Plus BASE OVERVIEW 1.2.1 What's in the box (1) (2) (1) 1 pc of Aranet PRO Plus base station with installed Aranet SensorHUB software and License (2) 1 pc of Cat.5 Ethernet cable 1m Page 11 1.2.2 Aranet PRO Plus front view (1) IP68 protected RJ-45 Ethernet port for Network and Power connection. (2) Screws for detaching/securing Aranet PRO Plus case lid 4 pcs. (3) Warranty seals - Nylon screws 4 pcs. Warranty is lost if damaged. (4) SIM-card holder (Aranet PRO Plus LTE P/N TDSBOB03, TDSBOBU3, TDSBOBC3 only). (5) Network Reset button; press and hold for 5 seconds or more and then release the button to reset network settings and password of "root" user account. (6) Humidity membrane. Page 12 1.2.3 Aranet PRO Plus indicators (1) Sensors data indicator LED flashes amber every time a data packet is received from a sensor. (2) Cellular connection indicator slow flashes red when no SIM-card is installed, or no connection is established; fast flashes with steady pauses when connected to GSM LTE network. (3) Wi-Fi connection indicator LED yellow light when Aranet PRO Plus Wi-Fi network interface is enabled, and the base is connected to Wi-Fi or works in Access Point mode. (4) Ethernet connection indicator LED yellow light when Aranet PRO Plus is connected to LAN using cable (5) System indicator green light when Aranet PRO Plus system is started. (6) Power indicator LED green light when Aranet PRO Plus is powered. 1.2.4 Aranet PRO Plus mounting Aranet PRO Plus case has four dedicated holes for 4...4.5 mm screws by which the base can be mounted to smooth surface: Page 13 1.2.5 SIM-card installation Aranet PRO Plus LTE P/N TDSBOB03, TDSBOBU3, TDSBOBC3 is equipped with GSM LTE 4G modem accepting Mini size SIM-card. To install SIM-card into modem: (1) Disconnect Aranet PRO Plus LTE from a power source and wait for the system to shutdown (all LEDs go Off). (2) Detach Aranet PRO Plus LTE transparent lid by loosening 4 screws at the base's case corners. (3) Locate the SIM-card holder. (4) Loosen the holder cover by rotating the metal locking plate counterclockwise. (5) Flip the cover off. (6) Insert SIM-card into the cover observing correct orientation. (7) Flip the cover back and fasten it by rotating the metal locking plate clockwise. (8) Put back Aranet PRO Plus LTE lid and fasten 4 screws. Page 14 1.2.6 Aranet PRO Plus power options Aranet PRO Plus is powered by 802.3af PoE directly from the PoE-enabled Ethernet switch or using optional active PoE injector PN TDAPOE03. 1.2.7 Emergency switching off Aranet PRO Plus can shut down and switch off safely in case of main power failure. System notification will be sent as email and/or SMS to the destination configured by users belonging to the Administrator group. !WARNING! ARANET PRO Plus BASE STATIONS CONTAIN CR2032 TYPE BATTERY. RISK OF DAMAGE IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE STATE LEGISLATION. Page 15 1.3 ARANET PRO/PRO Plus SPECIFICATIONS Aranet PRO Aranet PRO Plus Aranet PRO Plus LTE Part Number (P/N) TDSBWB01, TDSBWBU1, TDSBWBC1, TDSBWPA1.xxx, TDSBWPA2.xxx, TDSBWPC2.xxx TDSBOA03, TDSBOAU3, TDSBOAC3 TDSBOB03, TDSBOBU3, TDSBOBC3 Maximum sensor count* 100/50/12 Alarm type Email Optional alarm SMS notification through an external N/A USB modem SMS notification Memory 10 years of measurements of 100 sensors** Receiver sensitivity -127 dBm Channels Europe EU868 Channels Americas US920 Channels Russia RU869 Channels Asia (AS1) AS920 Channels Asia (AS2) AS923 User interface Interface accessibility Channel 1: 868.85 MHz Channel 2: 869.05 MHz Channel 1: 868.10 MHz Channel 2: 868.30 MHz Channel 3: 868.50 MHz Channel 1: 917.3 / 922.9 MHz Channel 2: 917.5 / 923.1 MHz Channel 3: 917.7 / 923.3 MHz Channel 4: 917.9 / 923.5 MHz N/A N/A Channel 1: 923.2 MHz Channel 1: 923.1 MHz Channel 2: 923.3 MHz Aranet SensorHUB PC, tablet, or smart phone connected via Ethernet cable or local Wi-Fi connection Interface languages Temperature scale Data protection English, French, Spanish, Nederland, Russian, Latvian, German, Portugal Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin Password-protected user accounts, encryption for data Page 16 Communication Browser compatibility Power options Operating temperature Operating humidity Dimensions Ports SIM-card Weight Construction Protection class CE / FCC / IC Marking Included Ethernet cable, local Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) AC/DC power adapter Optional power supply with Passive 12V PoE injector Built-in battery (backup power up to 30 min) 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F 107x170x26 mm / 4.2×6.7×1.02 in w/o mounting bracket 12VDC power port, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x USB A N/A 190g/ 6.7oz w/o mounting bracket ABS Plastic, steel mounting bracket IP42 Yes AC/DC power adapter, mounting bracket Ethernet cable, local Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Ethernet cable, local Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) GSM LTE 4G Latest versions of Chrome Safari Edge PoE 802.3af Optional PoE injector P/N TDAPOE03 Supercapacitors for safe shutdown -40 °C to +60 °C / -40 °F to 140 °F 0% to 100% non-condensing 180 x 120 x 45 mm / 7.09 x 4.72 x 1.77 in 1 x Ethernet N/A 1 x Mini size 250 g /(8.8 oz PC plastic IP67 CE Cat.5 Ethernet cable 1 m * Depending on the license purchased ** Aranet4 PRO sensor with 5-minute TX interval chosen for calculation. Page 17 2 INITIAL SETUP 2.1 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus can be configured with a built-in Wi-Fi Access Point or with an Ethernet connection to the local network. This allows quick and easy access to Aranet PRO using any personal device like a PC, tablet, or smartphone. Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus base station Network factory settings are: · Wi-Fi interface configured as Access Point: o SSID - "Aranet-******" (refer to the label attached to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus); Encryption WPA2-PSK-CCMP; o Aranet PRO Mk2 SSID - "Aranet-******" Encryption None; o IP address 192.168.206.100; o Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 · Ethernet Interface: o DHCP client On; o Static IP fallback On; o IP address 192.168.205.100; o Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 2.1.1 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using built-in Wi-Fi Access Point Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus setup using a built-in Wi-Fi Access Point is the easiest way to start working. (1) Aranet PRO Plus: Interconnect base station using Ethernet cable with the port of the PoE injector TDAPOE03 marked as "OUT" or a port of a PoE-enabled switch. Wait until LED indicators "Power", "System", and "Wi-Fi" turn On. Aranet PRO: Plug in included AC power adapter jack and switch base on using the On-Off switch. Wait until the LED indicators next to "12V" and "Wi-Fi" turn on and wait for another 30 seconds. (2) Using a smartphone or a PC open its Wi-Fi network settings and find a new wireless network access point called "Aranet-******". Connect to it using the password from the label. Aranet PRO Mk2 connect without a password. (3) Open an internet browser and type in the URL bar IP address: 192.168.206.100 (4) You should now see the Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus login screen (refer to chapter Initial Login and Fast Settings of this manual). Page 18 2.1.2 Initial setup of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using Ethernet cable I. Aranet Pro connection to Local Network (LAN) with working DHCP server (1) Aranet PRO Plus: Plug in an Ethernet cable connected to the powered PoE-enabled switch or powered PoE insert TDAPOE03 "OUT" terminal; plug in another Ethernet cable to PoE insert "IN" terminal and connect it to the LAN Ethernet switch (router). Wait until LED indicators "Power", "System", and "Ethernet" turn On. Aranet PRO: Plug in Aranet PRO into a power source using the AC power adapter and plug in the Ethernet cable that connects Aranet PRO to the local network (Router or Ethernet Switch) Wait until LED indicators next to "12V" and "Wi-Fi" turn on and wait for another 30 seconds. (2) Search for a new IP-address assigned to Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus by the DHCP server. You can consult your local network administrator or scan your local network with any Network scanner. (3) Open an internet browser and type in the URL bar discovered in the previous step IP address. (4) You should now see the Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus login screen (refer to chapter Initial Login and Fast Settings of this manual). II. Aranet PRO/Aranet PRO Plus connection to PC (1) Aranet PRO Plus: Plug in an Ethernet cable connected to the powered PoE TDAPOE03 "OUT" terminal; plug another Ethernet cable into the PoE "IN" terminal and connect it directly to your PC. Wait until LED indicators "Power", "System", and "Ethernet" turn On. Aranet PRO: Plug in included AC power adapter jack and switch the base on using the On-Off switch, plug in the Ethernet cable that connects Aranet PRO directly to your PC. Switch your Aranet PRO on. Wait until LED indicators next to "12V" and "LAN" turn on and wait for another 30 seconds. (2) Make sure the PC is not connected to any Wi-Fi Internet connections. (3) For Windows 10, in the Control Panel menu navigate to Control Panel >Network and Internet >Network and Sharing Center. (4) Click "Change adapter settings". (5) Right-click on "Local Area Connection" and click on "Properties". (6) Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click on "Properties". (7) Select "Use the following IP Address", set the IP address to 192.168.205.101 and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, leave the rest of the fields blank and press "Save". (8) Open the Internet browser and in the URL bar type the IP address of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus: 192.168.205.100 (9) You should now see the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus login screen (refer to chapter Initial Login and Fast Settings of this manual). Page 19 2.1.3 Initial Login and Fast Settings The username and password for login can be found on the label attached to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus (see example below). Aranet PRO Mk2: Username: root Password: changeme !NOTE! Root is an administrator account. For security reasons, we recommend changing the password as soon as possible. We also recommend creating separate accounts for users as required. There are two levels (groups) of access user and administrator. User group accounts have read-only permissions, can only view parameters, and can subscribe to notifications. The total account limit is 20 (including root account). After entering the Username and Password, and clicking LOGIN button for the first time, the following page will open: Now you can change the regional, network, and other settings, as well as start pairing the sensors. Refer to chapter ARANET SENSORHUB OVERVIEW for detailed information about Menu. Page 20 It is a good practice to start with System settings. Click with your mouse on the Menu icon to open MAIN menu and select System: Navigate to Region menu and set your preferred Language, Units, Time, and Data formats. Click Save Page 21 Navigate to Time menu and set the time manually, synchronize with your PC or NTP. Click Save . Navigate to Firmware menu. It is highly advised to install the latest firmware for your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base. Visit aranet.com/downloads/ to download the latest firmware version and upgrade your device if it has an older firmware version installed. Refer to this document chapter Firmware menu for upgrade instructions. Page 22 Navigate to Radio menu. It is advised to scan radio channels for better availability before pairing the sensors because of possible interference from other devices using the same frequency range that might be installed near your location. Be patient, it is a long-lasting process and can take up to 3 hours. You can skip scanning by now and select any available channel, but this can lead to worse communication between sensors and Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base. !NOTE! Keep in mind: you will have to repeat the pairing process for all sensors if you decide to change the radio channel. You can leave the System menu now and switch to the Sensors menu for sensor pairing. Page 23 2.2 Pair sensors to Aranet PRO /PRO Plus Aranet PRO/PRO Plus supports several types of sensors. To connect them to the system the same steps apply for all types of sensors. Sensors can be paired by-one or in batches. When pairing the sensor, it should be physically located within around 20 meters of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. (1) Open the battery compartment of the sensor, see the example image below. While holding with one arm the plastic cup, turn clockwise the main plastic body of the sensor (do not remove or twist the cable). Most other sensors have a visible battery compartment or screws on the body. Loosen the screws to take out the lid and expose the battery compartment. Take out battery(ies) from the sensor(s) you want to pair. If there are two batteries in the battery compartment, it is enough to take out one. !NOTE! When pairing Aranet4 PRO sensor, make sure that "Radio" switch is in ON (upper) position: (2) Log in to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus web-interface using an account with Administrator rights (3) Navigate to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Main menu (4) Choose "Sensors" menu (5) Set the Measurement interval (10, 5, 2 or 1 minute). (6) Click "PAIR SENSOR" button to initiate pairing for a sensor. Page 24 2-minute timer indicated by closing ring is started: (7) Insert sensor's battery(ies) by observing the correct polarity. Refer to datasheet of respective sensor for information on supported battery types. (8) Red LED light will flash on the sensor. Three short flashes followed by a long flash will signal a connection failure, the pause between flashes will be the same. In case of successful pairing the long flash will follow immediately after a short flash. Observing the LED light indications can save time while pairing sensors, however, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus software will also display successfully paired sensor in the sensors list: new sensors are indicated by green triangle. Sensor pairing process usually lasts 10-15 seconds but can be prolonged up to 30 seconds. Each time new sensor is successfully paired, 2-minutes timer is restarted. If sensor pairing was not successful within 30-seconds period, take out battery from the sensor, wait 10 seconds and place battery back to repeat pairing process. When you finish pairing all sensors, press "STOP PAIRING" button or wait for the timer to close pairing process automatically. (9) After successful pairing, close the battery compartment of sensor(s). Page 25 (10) Now you can rename the sensor(s), set thresholds for alarms, add it(them) to favorites, etc. After completing your tasks click Save button for every modified sensor. You have now paired sensors to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus and can place it in the desired location. All paired sensors appear on the Home page of SensorHUB: The fast set-up process is finished. Page 26 2.3 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to internet network Additional features like network time synchronization (NTP), reporting and alarm notifications using e-mail, connection to Aranet Cloud etc. require connectivity to Internet (or internal data (Local) network). Connection to Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet using Ethernet cable is preferable, however connection using Wi-Fi and LTE is also possible. 2.3.1 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to internet network using Ethernet cable If during the initial setup process you connected your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to Local Network with working DHCP server, most probably Aranet PRO/PRO Plus is connected to Internet already. Consult your network administrator to be sure. If you are connected to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using its built-in Wi-Fi Access Point, you should change Ethernet settings on Aranet PRO/PRO Plus in the following way: (1) Navigate to SYSTEM > NETWORK and select the ETHERNET tab (2) Aranet PRO Plus: Interconnect Aranet PRO Plus base station with the port of the PoE injector TDAPOE03 marked as "OUT" or a port of a PoE-enabled switch. Wait until the LED indicator "Ethernet" turns On. Wait until LED indicator "Ethernet" turns On. Aranet PRO: Connect Aranet PRO LAN port to external router (or Switch) LAN port using an Ethernet cable. Check if the LED indicator next to "LAN" is On. (3) As a factory setting, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus DHCP client is ON. If there is working DHCP server in the network (as usually is when connecting to router), Aranet PRO/PRO Plus will receive new IP address automatically. While connected to Aranet Wi-Fi, you can verify the new Ethernet IP address assigned by an external router like shown in the picture below. Note the globe successful connectivity to the Internet. symbol is not crossed, which indicates Page 27 In case of static IP, select Static IP and fill in all needed fields: IP address, Subnet Mask, Default gateway and DNS server, an example is shown in the picture below, and click Save parameters in your local network. . Consult your network administrator for these !Note! DHCP is a dynamic protocol for IP address assignment. There might be occasions when the DHCP server's assigned IP address for Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Ethernet port is changed. Consult your network administrator or refer to the user manual of the external router on how to always reserve the same IP address assigned to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Ethernet port (MAC address). Page 28 2.3.2 Connecting Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to internet network using local Wi-Fi network In case you wish to connect your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to your local Wi-Fi network, you should change Wi-Fi settings on Aranet PRO/PRO Plus in the following way: (1) Navigate to SYSTEM > NETWORK and select the WIFI tab (2) Choose the "Client" mode (see picture below). (3) Under "Select from this list or input manually" find the name of your local Wi-Fi network (4) Choose the required Encryption (5) Fill in the Wi-Fi password (if required) (6) Write down the MAC-address of the W-Fi interface (12 symbols separated by semicolon) (7) Click on to save the settings !NOTE! Most Wi-Fi routers have DHCP enabled by default, we recommend keeping this setting for ease of set up. For advanced users, however, static IP address set up is possible. Page 29 (8) After the new Wi-Fi settings on Aranet PRO/PRO Plus are saved, the web page will reload, and new IP address will be assigned to the base by the external Wi-Fi router. If you were connected to the base using its Wi-Fi Access Point, your connection to the base will be lost. (9) Connect your PC to the same Wi-Fi network you had chosen at p. (3). (10) Wait for base station to load (observe its LED indicators) (11) Consult your network administrator about the IP-address assigned to the base by local DCHP server or use any Network Scanner to find it. Here is shown an example "Advanced IP-scanner" for Windows (https://www.advanced-ipscanner.com/download/); Mac users can use f.e. LanScan (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lanscan/id472226235) a Launch scanner and press "IP" button to select the range of network your PC is connected to. b Press the "Scan" button to start the scanning c Wait for the scanning to complete and locate the MAC address you wrote down at p. (6) in "MAC Address" column d The address in the column "IP" is the one assigned to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base. Page 30 (12) Type in this IP address into the browser URL field and login to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. Note the globe symbol is not crossed, which indicates successful connectivity to the Internet. !NOTE! Most Wi-Fi routers have DHCP enabled by default, we recommend keeping this setting for ease of set up. For advanced users, however, static IP address set up is possible. Page 31 2.3.3 Connecting Aranet PRO Plus LTE to internet network using LTE Modem Aranet PRO Plus LTE P/N TDSBOB03, TDSBOBU3, TDSBOBC3: LTE menu is visible when a modem is detected by the system. Mini size GSM SIM-card with a valid Mobile Internet contract must be inserted into the modem to ensure its functionality. SIM-card is not included in the Aranet PRO Plus LTE scope of delivery. It is the customer's duty to sign the contract for Mobile Internet connection usage. Using Mobile Internet can cause additional expenses not covered by Aranet PRO Plus LTE manufacturer. Please consult your Mobile Internet provider for data to fill out connection configuration fields. If you've bought the Aranet Cloud Connectivity Service (P/N TDLCLCS0100G or TDLCLCS010RG), please contact support@aranet.com to activate your SIM card, the SIM card EID number found on the back of the provided card, S/N of the base station and the country where it will be used should be provided to support. (1) Enable LTE connection (2) Fill out APN (mandatory) and other fields (if required) (3) Click on to save the settings (4) Wait for the settings to take effect, page reload may be required. Successful connection will be indicated by IP address assigned to the base and Globe symbol with no crossover: This screen also shows the status of the modem. It is possible to access Aranet PRO Plus LTE web interface from internet over an LTE connection. For this purpose, please contact your Mobile Internet provider and request static IP-address for the SIM-card inserted into modem. !NOTE! LTE connection configuration with static IP-address may differ from one with dynamically assigned IP-address. Please consult your Mobile Internet provider for details. Page 32 2.4 Accessing the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus from Internet For remote access to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus from the Internet, a public (fixed, static) IP address is required. While all Aranet PRO/PRO Plus network interfaces can be used for accessing the base from Internet, Ethernet interface is the most preferable option for this purpose. IP address is assigned to the selected Aranet PRO/PRO Plus network interface as a Static IP address. Refer to chapter "Network" and corresponding interface menu section. In case you have a router (fixed or mobile) with an already available fixed IP address, you can use port forwarding feature on your router to setup an access to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. Port forwarding is configured on your router. Refer to the User Guide of your router on how port forwarding should be configured. Below is an example of possible configuration. For accessing Aranet PRO/PRO Plus, open the Internet browser and in the URL bar, type the IP address with port number, xx.xx.xx.xx:port-nr (for instance, 213.100.100.1:8100). These were the main steps needed for monitoring your sensor data. To make monitoring more convenient and illustrative, you can create Graphs, set up Sensor Groups and alarms, Notification sending, etc. For instructions, please read the corresponding chapter in following ARANET SENSORHUB OVERVIEW. It is also possible to enable Aranet sensor data upload to Aranet Cloud - Plug & Play Cloud solution for Aranet IoT ecosystem. Page 33 3 ARANET SENSORHUB OVERVIEW 3.1 Main navigation bar The main navigation bar contains the icon for the main menu, an indication of the page you are viewing, a search box, favorites, and alarm filter icons. The search box allows you to quickly locate paired sensor or sensor group from any location of the menu page. For filtering, type in the Search bar any of the following characteristics of the sensor you are looking for: Name of the sensor Sensor ID Group of sensors The favorites icon allows you to quickly access all the sensors you have added to your favorites list. Each user account has its own favorites list. The alarm icon allows you to quickly see a list of all sensors that have current alarms and may need attention. 3.2 Main menu The main menu contains the following sections - Home, Graph, Sensors, Groups, System, MQTT, Aranet Cloud, Modbus TCP/IP. From these sections you can navigate to all options of the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus software. General information about the user login, current device time and date as well as log off option are displayed here. For better visibility, you can choose Fullscreen mode. The "Home" menu is the main monitoring page that lists all the added sensors. Sensor information is updated in real-time. Page 34 It is possible to arrange the sensors by their highest or lowest measurement values, by name or by group. Click on the Sort button to open a sub-menu of measurement types. Click on a measurement type to sort by this measurement and hide sensors which do not provide it. Clicking on "Name" or "Group" will list all sensors. Click on order. to sort by name or value in descending order. Click on to sort by name or value in ascending By selecting the respective sensor, a submenu opens with sensor information (sensor serial number, type, name, group, thresholds, last time data was received, battery level, signal strength). All changes for sensor settings can be adjusted here. Selecting the Graph icon will open the Graph screen for the respective sensor. The Favorite icon enables a user to add/remove the sensor as a favorite. Notification delay allows the user to define a delay for exceeded threshold alarm notification messages. Please refer to Notifications for further information. Page 35 3.3 Graphs Graphs screen enables the user to view, compare, and analyze data from the sensors. The "Graph" page enables the user to look at historical data, patterns, and changes, as well as compare multiple sensor readings over time to see potential correlations. (1) By pressing the icon, you can add up to 20 sensors at once for analysis one by one or use the icon to add the first 20 sensors at once. (2) Choose which values to graph depending on the attached sensor and receive as much information as needed. (3) Set a custom period to look for historic data analysis. (4) Export data to .xlsx, .csv, .png or .svg files by using the Download button. Use the Tune button to open a sub-menu allowing the user to select or deselect additional parameters to display on graphs (received signal strength level RSSI, battery level, and others). Page 36 On a computer, timeline zoom-in and zoom-out can be done using the mouse scroll wheel while the mouse pointer is positioned in the graph area (some applications require holding down the Control button (ctrl) while scrolling the mouse wheel). On a smartphone device it is possible to use the multi-touch and panning functions with two fingers for navigation. Positioning the cursor on a specific point on the graph, detailed information about a measurement reading will be displayed. If you wish to highlight some sensor data in the graph, click on the sensors name. The graph line of the selected sensor will be highlighted in bold. Page 37 To display the measurement curves with more granularity, untick the Autoscale and choose the Min and Max values by moving the slide bars or typing in the required values. To rearrange the order in which the graphs are displayed, drag the parameter boxes by the Move handle. Release it in the desired position. Page 38 3.4 Sensors Sensors settings is where sensors can be paired and the sensor information, such as the group, name and thresholds, can be adjusted (see Pair sensors to Aranet Pro and Groups sections). Some parameters are applicable only to specific sensors, see chapter SENSORS' SPECIFIC NOTES. 3.5 Groups Aranet SensorHUB allows users to create sensor groups, which can be helpful when managing large number of sensors. Groups can have names that represent for instance their type, location, room, etc. As well as set alert thresholds and choose different alarm types applicable for whole group. Maximum number of supported groups is 20. 3.5.1 Using groups (1) You should be logged in using an account with administrative rights. (2) To create a new group, go to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Main menu and choose the "Groups" menu. (3) Click "Add group" . (4) Now the group can be renamed and the thresholds for alarms can be set. These thresholds work for all sensors in the group, unless a sensor is specified to use its own threshold in the sensor menu. After editing click the Save button. Page 39 (5) To add sensors to a group, choose the "Sensors" menu and click on the item you would like to add. (The same is possible from the main menu "Home") (6) In sensor options click on the group dropdown menu. Choose the group you would like to add the sensor to. (7) In sensor options it is also possible to toggle between sensor thresholds and group thresholds as preferred, so even grouped sensors can have individual thresholds. (8) Click the Save button to save changes. Page 40 3.6 System The "System settings" screen is where you will find critical information and options for your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. 3.6.1 Status menu The "status" screen is a status information screen that will provide you with information about the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. You can change the name of the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus device by clicking on the pencil new name and confirming the change with the SAVE button. sign and typing in the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus device name will be used in the email notifications to more easily identifywhich Aranet PRO/PRO Plus device is sending the message. Page 41 3.6.2 Region menu The "Regional settings" menu is where the interface of an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus can be set up with the preferred language, temperature scale,time and date format settings. To apply new settings, click the Save button. Page 42 3.6.3 Time menu By default, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus uses the local devices time settings, however it is possible to change the time and set it up manually, if it is preferred, as well as to use an NTP server for time synchronization. NTP time synchronization requires connectivity with the Internet (refer to chapter Network menu). !NOTE! If the devices time is adjusted backwards, any data previously gathered with a timestamp later than the newly set time will be discarded and permanently lost. It is recommended to enable NTP time synchronization if Aranet PRO/PRO Plus is registered to Aranet Cloud. Page 43 3.6.4 Network menu The "Network settings" menu is where you can configure the connectivity of Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity is supported for connecting to the internet; however, Ethernet connectivity is preferred for stability. It is also recommended to disable the unused network interfaces to lower the processor load. Aranet PRO Plus LTE P/N TDSBOB03, TDSBOBU3, TDSBOBC3 have a built-in GSM LTE 4G modem accepting a MINI size SIM-card. A SIM-card as well as a Mobile network connection plan are not included in the scope of delivery and should be purchased by the Aranet PRO Plus LTE base owner separately. 3.6.4.1 WIFI menu By default, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus is configured as a Wi-Fi Access Point for easy initial configuration. However,this can be changed. The first menu screen is for the Wi-Fi setup where you can choose between Access Point and Client connectivity. Factory settings of an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Wi-Fi interface are: · Wi-Fi interface configured as an Access Point o SSID - "Aranet-******" (refer to the label attached to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus); Encryption WPA2-PSK-CCMP; o Aranet PRO Mk2 SSID - "Aranet-******" Encryption None; o IP address 192.168.206.100; o Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (1) In an Access point connectivity, it is possible to add/change the password to your Aranet PRO/PRO Plus WiFi, as well as change its name, IP address and subnet mask. Apply the changes by using the Save button. Page 44 (2) In case you wish to connect an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to a local Wi-Fi network, choose the Client mode, find the appropriate Wi-Fi connection, and fill in the Wi-Fi password. Apply the changes by using the Save button. !NOTE! Most routers have DHCP enabled by default, we recommend keeping this setting for ease of set up. For advanced users, however, static IP address set up is possible. The Globe symbol with no crossover indicates a successful connectivity to the network. Page 45 3.6.4.2 Ethernet menu An Ethernet connection is preferred for Aranet PRO/PRO Plus, as it is generally more reliable. In the Ethernet menu there are two options - either to have it work in DHCP client mode or have a Static IP. Factory settings of an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Ethernet interface are: · DHCP client On; · Static IP fallback On; · IP address 192.168.205.100; · Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Static IP fallback switch is visible when DHCP client mode is selected. When switched ON, and Aranet PRO/PRO Plus did not receive an IP address from the DHCP server, the last settings entered in: IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and DNS server fields, are applied. If no settings were entered before, default Factory settings are in force. The same settings are in force after a NETWORK RESET. If Static IP fallback is switched OFF, no valid IP address is assigned to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Ethernet interface, when it did not receive an IP address from DHCP server. !NOTE! Most routers have DHCP enabled by default, we recommend keeping this setting for ease of set up. For more advanced users, however, static IP address set up is possible. The Globe symbol with no crossover indicates a successful connectivity to the network. Page 46 3.6.4.3 LTE menu Aranet PRO Plus LTE P/N TDSBOB03, TDSBOBU3, TDSBOBC3: The LTE menu is visible when a modem is detected by the system. Mini size GSM SIM-card with a valid Mobile Internet contract must be inserted into the modem, to ensure its functionality. A SIM-card is not included in the Aranet PRO Plus LTE scope of delivery. It is the customer's duty to sign the contract for Mobile Internet connection usage. Using Mobile Internet can cause additional expenses not covered by the Aranet PRO Plus LTE manufacturer. Please consult your Mobile Internet provider for data to fill out in connection configuration fields. It is possible to access the Aranet PRO Plus LTE web interface from the Internet over an LTE connection. For this purpose, please contact your Mobile Internet provider and request the static IP-address for the SIM-card inserted into modem. !NOTE! An LTE connection configuration with static IP-address may differ from one with a dynamically assigned IP-address. Please consult your Mobile Internet provider for details. The Globe symbol with no crossover indicates a successful connection to the network. Before removing the SIM card from the base station, all of the LTE configuration fields must be cleared, the LTE connection disabled, and the SAVE button pressed. Otherwise there is a potential risk of blocking the SIM card inserted into the Aranet PRO Plus LTE base. Page 47 3.6.5 Firmware menu The firmware submenu shows the current software version and allows to update it. The semi-automatic update has been implemented since Aranet PRO/PRO Plus firmware v. 3.0.1.; manual update is possible too. For a semi-automatic firmware update Aranet PRO/PRO Plus must be connected to internet. When navigating to this menu, the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus connects to the SAF Tehnika server over HTTPS protocol TCP on port 443, to check for newer firmware version availability. If a newer firmware version is released, a notification is shown. If the base is not connected to the Internet, the error message is displayed: Page 48 To update the firmware, press the INSTALL button. After confirming the update with an Administrator password, the process will start. The following message is displayed when the process is finished: To update firmware manually, first download the firmware update file from aranet.com/downloads/ and store it on your PC. Extract the file with extension .gz from the archive. Do not unpack the firmware file! Then click on the "CHOOSE FIRMWARE FILE" text box and locate the .gz file on the PC. Once that is done press the upload button next to it. !NOTE! Firmware can be upgraded to the same or higher version only. A downgrade is possible to the subversion only. I.e. downgrade from v.3.x.x is not possible to v.2.x.x. A 3.y.y; downgrade is possible from v.3.x.x to v.3.x.y. The firmware upgrade file name should not be changed, as it might not be recognized otherwise. The software update usually takes about two minutes to complete. During that period, the device will reboot to complete the update. After the firmware upgrade, if the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus web interface does not function properly, we recommend clearing the browser's cache. Example of clearing the cache for Chrome web browser: (1) On your computer, open Chrome. (2) At the top right, click More (3) Click More tools > Clear browsing data. (4) At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time. (5) Next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes. (6) Click Clear data. Page 49 3.6.6 Backup menu The backup menu is where a user can create a backup for device settings. When an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base is registered to the Aranet Cloud (see Chapter Aranet Cloud) it sends a backup file to the Aranet Cloud once per day when any changes in the base configuration or sensors list are made. Up to 10 latest backup files are visible to the Aranet Cloud user and can be downloaded from the base information card in Aranet Cloud. (1) To perform a backup just click the "EXPORT BACKUP" button and a file will automatically be downloaded. It enables quick cloning of settings and sensors of the current Aranet PRO/PRO Plus for either duplication reasons, or if a full factory reset is necessary, which also can be performed in this menu. (2) To upload a backup file, click on "IMPORT BACKUP" and locate a backup file. Once that is done click the upload icon next to it. You will be asked for the administrator's password: type it in and click "OK". (3) To upload a backup file to Aranet Cloud manually, click on "UPLOAD BACKUP". !NOTE! It is important to remember that the gathered data will not be saved in the backup file, it needs to be exported in case you wish to save it. Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Name and Network settings are saved in the backup file; if you duplicate (clone) the base station, current Aranet PRO/PRO Plus name and Network configuration will be overwritten with the imported one! Page 50 3.6.7 Tools menu Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base management options, such as remote reboot, network reset, full factory reset, and diagnostics file download are available here: REBOOT reboots the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. NETWORK RESET will load the default network settings for Aranet PRO/PRO Plus and can also be performed by a network reset button on Aranet PRO/PRO Plus by holding it for 5 or more seconds, however that will also reset the root user password. FULL FACTORY RESET will delete all the configuration data and reset the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus to default settings. Previously recorded measurement data will be available and not be deleted. DIAGNOSTICS the file containing specific Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station information is downloaded by clicking this button. This file could be helpful for malfunction investigation and ought to be sent to the manufacturer for analysis. 3.6.8 Licenses menu The list of purchased and installed Aranet PRO/PRO Plus licenses is available here. To add a new license to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station click the UPLOAD LICENSE button, select the license file, and click OK. Page 51 3.6.9 Notifications The "Notifications" menu offers management of alarms and summaries. Aranet PRO/PRO Plus offers receiving alarms and summaries via e-mail notifications or text messages (SMS). Notification settings are applicable for each individual user account. Each user account can have different notification settings like summary, alarms, e-mail, and phone number for SMS delivery. 3.6.9.1 Sensors screen The first Sensors screen shows groups of sensors and allows you to choose individual settings for each group. (1) Click the icons to receive alarms for thresholds crossed, summaries or both. (2) If sensors are not added to any group, they will be automatically grouped together under "Ungrouped". (3) If you click on the group, it will expand to show individual sensors in case you wish to individually manage which sensors you will be notified about. (4) Click on the Save button. Page 52 An e-mail and/or SMS will be sent immediately or after the delay time set under "Notification delay" for the respective sensor. For setting a Notification delay, navigate to the Main menu (Home) and click on the required sensor. 3.6.9.2 Settings screen The Settings screen is where you can choose if you want to receive notifications via email, text messages or both, and what type of notification to receive. !NOTE! To set up an e-mail notification, please start with configuring the E-MAIL from which the notifications will be sent. Then proceed back to SETTINGS to specify the email address where notifications will be sent to. (1) Input your email address and phone number to receive the notifications. (2) Save changes once you have completed all tasks. (3) It is suggested to perform a test of notifications by using the TEST SENDING button located at the bottom of Settings screen. If the correct email and/or phone number is entered, the notification message should be delivered. Allow for some time to let the notifications be delivered. Check any spam folder in case of missing test email notifications. Page 53 Page 54 Send system warnings enables the notifications related to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus system events (like reboot, shutdown, upgrade, main power failure, etc.) Send sensor alarm enables notifications related to sensor alarms (like threshold crossed, battery low or battery empty) Send "sensor returned to normal" alerts enables notifications related to the sensor when its state has returned to normal (for instance, measurement returned below threshold). Alarms set communication alarm creation rule: how many sensor's measurements in a row are lost before communication alarm is generated. To send an e-mail and/or SMS notification to several recipients, please create additional user accounts and configure their respective e-mail address and phone number. 3.6.9.2.1 Summary report A summary report, if enabled and configured, will be sent once per day at a time (HH:00) specified by setting "summary send time". The report will be sent in an email containing the following information: · Minimum, average, and maximum Temperature, Humidity, CO2, Pressure, Voltage, Current measurments. Packet loss in percentage (with missing packet count and the maximum number of packets lost in a row). · Temperature, Humidity, CO2, Pressure, Voltage and Current alarms when a threshold was crossed (above or below) and its duration. · Name of the sensor and name of the group it belongs to. · Battery warnings. · Channel warnings (in case a sensor is using a different radio channel than the Aranet PRO base station). · Warnings about the number of faulty data packets received. · Sensor restart warnings including the number of restarts. · Sensor error warnings. · System information such as: how many days, hours, minutes the system has been running, number of device reboots, number and duration of main power loss, number of factory and network resets, current Firmware version and memory usage in %. (1) summary information in the e-mail, as shown in the example below. System information: Running for 24 h 00 min Device rebooted 0 times Power lost 0 times (0 h 0 min) Number of factory resets: 0 Number of network resets: 0 Firmware version: v1.4 Memory usage: 1% (40.7M/6.2G) (2) Excel summary file as an attachment to the notification e-mail, containing the above-stated information as shown in the example below. Page 55 3.6.9.3 SMS screen The SMS screen is where you can set up SMS alarm functionality. Aranet PRO Plus TDSBOB03, TDSBOBU3, TDSBOBC3: SMS functionality can be enabled if a SIM-card with a valid Mobile Internet contract is inserted in the Aranet PRO Plus LTE modem. Refer to Chapter LTE menu of this document for configuration. Aranet PRO: SMS functionality is enabled if you have a USB GSM modem with an active SIM card connected to Aranet PRO. Please find actual information about the supported (tested) GSM modems here: https://forum.aranet.com/aranet-solutions/what-cellular-usb-modems-are-compatible-with-aranet-pro-basestation/ Please note that other modems, not listed here, might be used as well. To determine if your modem functions properly, the user can perform a simple test using "TEST SENDING" button described in the previous chapter. In some cases, a modem requires a PIN to be entered even if PIN security is disabled on the SIM card. When inserting modem for the first time, allow up to 3 minutes for the modem to stabilize. Status "OK" indicates that the modem is ready. During initializing the status might change several times. The following messages will indicate the status of the modem: GSM modem not connected GSM modem is not connected or is not recognized. Re-insert the modem and allow it to stabilize. Modem did not accept this PIN indicates that the entered PIN code is incorrect. Enter the correct PIN code. Fault description indicated additional information about the fault the modem is experiencing. Ok modem is ready. Using the RETRY button can help the modem to initialize again in case of a fault. Page 56 !NOTE! The SIM card cannot be activated through an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus software, the card can only be unlocked with the PIN code, so it must be pre-activated. Aranet PRO: Keep in mind the maximal current of 500mA the base can supply over a USB-connection. In case of current draw exceeding 500mA (i.e., due to low cellular reception levels) the base station may be unable to supply sufficient current to the modem thus causing unstable behavior. This can be remedied using an external power supply and a "Y-type" USB cable with DATA+POWER and POWER jacks to supplement the power. Make sure to connect the cable correctly! Page 57 3.6.9.4 E-mail screen The e-mail screen is where you set up the e-mail from which the notifications will be sent. There is support for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo accounts, however, a Custom SMTP provider can also be set up. For e-mail notifications to work, the Aranet PRO should have connectivity to a mail server (internet or other data network). Please refer to Chapter Network menu for details. Successful connectivity is indicated by the globe symbol that is not crossed over. Indication examples: - - indicates proper connectivity to the Internet via Ethernet cable - - indicates no connectivity to Wi-Fi and no connectivity to internet via Wi-Fi Some email service providers like Gmail require enabled "2-step verification". Using Customer's SMTP as E-mail service provider, consult with the provider for the appropriate SMTP settings. It is advised to check whether notification e-mails do not end up in the spam folder. Other typical messages about connectivity: E-mail server reached successfully! connectivity with SMTP server is ok. Connect error no connectivity with SMTP server. Check the internet connection or consult the email service provider for further assistance. AUTH error incorrect username or password. For some e-mail service providers, you might need to enable "allow apps that use less secure sign in". Once all the required information is filled out, saved and the connection is tested successfully you can start receiving E-Mail alarms and summaries. Page 58 3.6.10 Radio menu The Radio menu allows to perform a channel radio availability scan for each of the available channels. If the area has a dense coverage of sensors from other base stations this can become important. !NOTE! If sensors are already paired to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus they will also show up as interference in the radio scan of the channel currently in use. A channel scan can be activated for a selected channel or all channels at the same time. A scan takes 60 minutes per channel during which it is not possible to pair new sensors to the base station or change the time of the device. Channel switching is disabled during the scan. Some data may be lost during the scanning period. You can abort the scan process by selecting STOP SCAN. The statistics of the scanned channel in this case will be lost. After the scan, we recommend choosing the channel with the highest availability to ensure that you receive a reliable data stream from the sensors and avoid data loss. !NOTE! When changing the channel, already paired sensors require re-pairing. Page 59 3.6.11 Aranet MINI monitor mode !NOTE! Aranet MINI is discontinued product. Aranet MINI monitor mode serves as a screen function displaying up to 12 sensor data. It can be used if constant display of the data readings is required from the sensors paired to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. User can set as many Aranet MINI to Monitor mode, as necessary. Aranet MINI only supports Aranet T/RH sensor, Aranet PT100 sensor and Transmitter, Aranet T Probe sensor and Aranet CO2 sensor. !NOTE! Configuring the Aranet MINI into monitor mode, previous configuration of the Aranet MINI will be overwritten. Follow the instructions below on how Aranet MINI can be reconfigured to its default standalone mode. There are two ways to configure Aranet MINI to work in monitor mode: Page 60 3.6.11.1 Using a computer (1) To configure Aranet MINI into monitor mode you need to log in Aranet PRO using a desktop PC and choose the Monitor mode in System settings menu, submenu Aranet Mini. (2) Select the firmware version of Aranet MINI you will be using as Monitor. (3) Choose the sensors you wish to display on Aranet MINI (up to 12 sensors) by selecting the (+) buttons. Here you can change name of the sensors and rearrange the position by drag and drop. (4) Press the "Download Configuration" button. Configuration file is then saved on your computer and needs to be transferred on Aranet Mini to enable the monitor functionality. (5) Aranet Mini should be connected to a free USB port on the computer using for instance the included USB cable. It will automatically recognize Aranet Mini as a storage device. The downloaded file needs to be transferred to the Aranet Mini main file directory. New settings from configuration file will automatically be applied to Aranet MINI. (6) Disconnect the USB cable. (7) To return full Aranet MINI functionality select the Standalone mode in the same Aranet PRO menu and repeat steps 3 - 5. 3.6.11.2 Directly from Aranet PRO to Aranet MINI !NOTE! This functionality is possible only using Aranet PRO base station with Aranet MINI by interconnection via USB port. (1) To configure Aranet MINI into monitor mode you need to log in Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using a desktop PC or a smart device and choose the Monitor mode in System settings menu, submenu Aranet Mini. (2) The firmware version of the Aranet MINI will be detected automatically once it is connected to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. You do not need to select the version manually. (3) Choose the sensors you wish to display on Aranet MINI (up to 12 sensors) by selecting the (+) buttons. Here you can change name of the sensors and rearrange the position by drag and drop. (4) Aranet Mini should be connected to the USB port on the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus using the included USB cable. The "Upload via USB" button will become available, by pressing on it the settings will automatically be loaded on Aranet Mini. Page 61 (5) Disconnect the USB cable. (6) To return full Aranet MINI functionality select the Standalone mode in the same Aranet PRO/PRO Plus menu and repeat steps 3 - 5. 3.6.12 Users menu The Users menu is where you can create new users, delete, and edit data about existing ones. There are two types of account groups - User and Administrator. The User group account has limited access to many of the settings' features, however, full access to data and sensors is granted. By default, user Guest in User group is provided. The Administrator group account should only be given to those who need features, such as software update, network reset, threshold settings, etc. By default, the root account in the Administrator group is provided. The root account cannot be deleted, nor its name be changed. The Root account can modify other user accounts belonging to Administrator and User groups. Up to 20 accounts can be created (including root). !NOTE! Change the root user password! The default password is a placeholder that is well known and should only be used for initial setup or after resetting to factory defaults. Refer to chapter Tools menu: FULL FACTORY RESET on options for resetting the root password. Page 62 3.6.13 SNMP menu SNMP menu is where you set up Simple Network Management Protocol parameters for the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus health monitoring. Necessary enterprise-specific (SAF-ENTERPRISE.MIB, SAF-ARANET-PRO.MIB) and additional trap event type and severity level definitions related (ITU-ALARM-TC.MIB, IANA-ITU-ALARM-TC.MIB) MIB files can be downloaded here. Current Aranet PRO/PRO Plus SNMP agent implementation supports read-only mode on OID request processing. Max 5 SNMP managers' IP v4 addresses and max 5 trap managers' IP v4 addresses can be added. Page 63 Page 64 3.7 Aranet Cloud Aranet Cloud menu is where you set up the connection to Aranet Cloud. Aranet Cloud is a Plug & Play Cloud solution for the Aranet IoT ecosystem. Aranet Cloud is an enterprise-grade solution for centralized access and management of Aranet data, automated data monitoring, and possibility to set up customized notifications for sensor measurements. Aranet Cloud usage does not require integrator involvement or third-party solutions to enable centralized and remote data access for any number of sensors and bases. All sensors are available in one place no need to switch between base stations or build solutions on how to access remote locations. Every organization can set up a trial Aranet Cloud account with access for a period of 30 days. Before setting up an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station on the Aranet Cloud platform a couple of things should be verified and provided: · The user has any type of device with a working Internet connection and a WEB browser installed on it. · The user has access to an e-mail account that can be used for new account registration in the Aranet Cloud platform. · The Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station is properly connected to the Internet and has at least firmware version 2.4.6. Aranet Cloud receives data from base stations using HTTPS protocol on TCP port 443. 1) Open aranet.cloud in a new browser tab or window and log in with your credentials; If you do not have a user account, please register a new user account. 2) Go to Settings and click NEW BASE button to register a new Aranet Pro base; Page 65 3) Remember or copy to clipboard the generated registration code; 4) Switch back to Aranet PRO/PRO Plus webpage, make sure the Cloud service availability is green*, and type in, or paste from clipboard, the e-mail address you are registered with in aranet.cloud, and the generated registration code; 5) Click REGISTER TO THE CLOUD. A new webpage will open, about the registration result. Reload the page to see information about cloud connection state. * If Cloud service is unavailable and the icon is red, then check the bases Internet connection. Page 66 Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base will start its' paired sensor measurement data upload to the Aranet Cloud platform. The sensor data upload process, depending on sensor data amount and data connection speeds between the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station and the Aranet Cloud system, can take up to 20 30 minutes. During this process sensor data will gradually appear in the Aranet Cloud organization. You can pause uploading sensor data and backup files by switching off "Enable cloud upload'. If you wish to unregister the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base from the cloud, click the UNREGISTER FROM THE CLOUD button. For more information about the Aranet Cloud refer to Aranet Cloud User guide. For Aranet Cloud usage guidelines please refer to Aranet Cloud forum. Page 67 3.8 Integrations Aranet PRO/PRO Plus integration possibilities are license-based. Each integration's license is purchased separately. Aranet integration with 3rd party systems is possible using MQTT, Modbus, and BACnet functionality on the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station. 3.8.1 MQTT To use Aranet PRO/PRO Plus as an MQTT publisher it is necessary to have: · A software/application that can make data requests and receive data in MQTT format (subscribe to MQTT data reception), for example, an account on Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud computing platforms. · Access to some MQTT broker that is necessary to obtain data from Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station and then send it to the user software. · A valid MQTT license file was uploaded to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station. MQTT menu is where you set up a connection to your MQTT broker. Page 68 1) Enable allows enabling/disabling of the MQTT data transmission from an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station; 2) Host address allows configuring the IP address or hostname for the MQTT broker; 3) Port allows selecting the TCP port used for the connection to the MQTT broker. The most common ports are 1883 or 8883; 4) Protocol version allows selecting the MQTT protocol version used for the connection to the MQTT broker. The broker should support the selected version; 5) keepAlive the number of seconds after which the broker should send a PING message to the client if no other messages have been exchanged in that time. Can be set from 5 to 65535 (default 30 sec); 6) Authentication - upon necessity allows enabling additional authentication for the connection to the MQTT broker and type in: a. Username and b. Password for connection authentication; 7) QoS level (0, 1, or 2) for MQTT message delivery on the MQTT broker, can be selected as necessary; 8) Root topic allows selecting the root topic name with what MQTT messages will be published from Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station on the MQTT broker. In our example, we will use the name Aranet; 9) Sensor measurement format allows selecting the format (raw, JSON, or Azure) in which MQTT messages from an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station will be published on the MQTT broker; 10) Encryption - upon necessity allows configuration of additional encrypted certificates (TLS version 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3) to be used for a more secure connection to the MQTT broker; a. Validate host certificate enable to upload of the necessary secure connection certificates; b. click MQTT_CA.CRT to upload root CA certificate in PEM format for MQTT broker; c. Supply client certificate - enable to upload of the device's public certificate and private key for a secure connection to the MQTT broker; d. click MQTT_CLIENT.KEY to upload the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station private key for a secure connection to the MQTT broker; e. click MQTT_CLIENT.CRT to upload the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station public key for a secure connection to the MQTT broker; Page 69 11) When all the necessary configuration parameters are entered, they should be saved by pressing the blue Save icon. If the configured MQTT connection is successful, then a Connection successful message will be shown on the top of the page also showing the precise time when the connection was established. For more MQTT connection settings examples refer to: https://aranet.com/software/ Page 70 3.8.2 Modbus The Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Modbus TCP/IP feature currently supports "Input register" object types. All other types can be defined in the configuration file, but they will be ignored. It also refers to function codes. Only function code 4 is supported (read "Input register"). Aranet PRO/PRO Plus appears in the Modbus networks as a server (slave) having its own server(slave) ID. By default, Aranet PRO/PRO Plus server (slave) ID is "1". Notes for the client side: · Register size: 16 bits; · Endianness - big-endian with high word first: o high byte first; o high word first (for 2 register/32-bit values). · Supports only: o Modbus function: read input registers (code: 4) o Modbus data type: input registers (any address can be used in the supported range: 0-65535) · Used Modbus TCP exceptions o In case, if an unsupported function is requested, a reply message with "ILLEGAL_FUNCTION" code will be received. o In case, if unavailable registry address is requested, a reply message with "ILLEGAL_DATA_ADDRESS" code will be received. This exception is also sent in case if the address is conflicting with any other registry address. o In case, if uninitialized registry address is being requested, a reply message with "ILLEGAL_DATA_VALUE" code will be received. The address of the registry exists, but valid data of measurement has not been assigned yet. Modbus menu is where you set up the connection to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus. 1) Enable allows enabling/disabling of Modbus TCP/IP on an Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base station; 2) Port allows selecting the TCP port used for the connection to the Modbus client (master). The most common port is 502. 3) Default register layout autogenerated Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Modbus addresses layout file in json format can be downloaded here. (See layout file example below). 4) Use custom layout file when enabled, custom Modbus addresses json file can be uploaded to the Aranet PRO/PRO Plus base here as well as downloaded back from the base station. 5) Save or Cancel changes. Page 71 Autogenerated Aranet PRO/PRO Plus Modbus addresses layout file example. Most important explanations about addresses are given in downloaded json file as //comments: //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // Aranet PRO Modbus mapping configuration description. // The configuration supports the inputRegisters protocol object type. // Each type has its own address offset value (e.g., 30000). // Each offset value is expected to be in a range: 0-65535// Sensors can be mapped // for each object type. // Each sensor has: // - offset value (e.g., 0); // - set of measurements (e.g., temperature, humidity, battCharge, rssi). // Each measurement has: // - offset value (which must be unique in between particular sensor's // measurement offset values, e.g., temperature - 1, humidity - 3, rssi - 5, // battCharge - 6, etc.); // Registry address of specific measurement is the sum of offsets, .e.g, // protocol object type inputRegisters (30000) + sensor X offset (0) + measurement // Y offset (1) which makes Input register's address value 30001 for the sensor's X // measurement Y. // - sum of offsets (e.g., registry address) must be in a range: 0-65535 // - data type (int16, int32, uint16, uint32, float32). // This datatype determines how particular measurement must be interpreted // (as integer or float value). // Data type also determines the registry size needed to encode the value // into bytes. Size of two bytes is used for a single Modbus registry. // The selected data type also affects an offset value for the next // measurement address, e.g., if temperature's (1) data type is float then next // measurment offset value must be 3 as temperature measurement offset is 1 and // it's data type length is 2. // Address overlapping will be reported as a configuration error. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// { "version": "1.0.0", "inputRegisters": { "offset": 0, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "5245796": { // Sensor 500B64; Address: 0 "offset": 0, "motorseconds": { // Address 0: measurement motorseconds in s "offset": 0, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 }, "motorsecondscumulative": { // Address 2: measurement motorsecondscumulative in s "offset": 2, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 }, "battCharge": { // Address 4: divide by 100 to get battCharge in fraction "offset": 4, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 100 }, "rssi": { // Address 6: measurement rssi in dBm "offset": 6, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 }, "time": { // Address 8: measurement time in seconds "offset": 8, "dataType": "uint32", "multiplier": 1 } }, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "1049873": { // Sensor 100511; Address: 20 "offset": 20, "temperature": { // Address 20: divide by 1000 to get temperature in C "offset": 0, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1000 }, "humidity": { // Address 22: divide by 10 to get humidity in % "offset": 2, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 10 }, "battCharge": { // Address 24: divide by 100 to get battCharge in fraction Page 72 "offset": 4, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 100 }, "rssi": { // Address 26: measurement rssi in dBm "offset": 6, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 }, "time": { // Address 28: measurement time in seconds "offset": 8, "dataType": "uint32", "multiplier": 1 } }, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "5245646": { // Sensor 500ACE; Address: 20040 "offset": 40, "battCharge": { // Address 20040: divide by 100 to get battCharge in fraction "offset": 0, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 100 }, "rssi": { // Address 20042: measurement rssi in dBm "offset": 2, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 }, "pulses": { // Address 20044: measurement pulses in pulses "offset": 4, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 }, "time": { // Address 20046: measurement time in seconds "offset": 6, "dataType": "uint32", "multiplier": 1 }, "pulsescumulative": { // Address 20048: measurement pulsescumulative in pulses "offset": 8, "dataType": "int32", "multiplier": 1 }, "derivedp": { // Address 20050: divide by 1000000 to get derivedp weight in kg "offset": 10, "dataType": "int64", "multiplier": 1000000 }, "derivedpc": { // Address 20054: divide by 1000000 to get derivedpc weight in kg "offset": 14, "dataType": "int64", "multiplier": 1000000 } } } Page 73 } An autogenerated file can be used as a template for Custom layout file creation: you can edit it to read needed sensors and measurements only. 3.8.3 BACnet IP Aranet BACnet IP functionality corresponds to BACnet Smart Sensor profile. IMPORTANT: The BACnet/IP service can only be accessed through an Ethernet (wired) network interface. The full functionality of the BACnet/IP service requires an additional license to be uploaded. Aranet supported BACnet services · Subscribe CoV (execute) · Read Property (execute) · Write Property (execute) · Who Has (execute) · Who Is (execute) Aranet used BACnet object types and properties Object types used in Aranet PRO BACnet server implementation Device object type, Analog Input object type, or Analog Value object type (depends on object type selection in "Compatibility options"). Device object properties Property Access rights Active Change-of-Value (CoV) Subscriptions Read-only Apdu Timeout Read-only Application Software Version Read-only Daylight Saving Status* Read-write Database Revision Read-only Description Read-only Device Address Binding Read-only Firmware Revision Read-only Local Date Read-only Local Time Read-only Location Read-only Max Apdu Length Accepted Read-only Model Name Read-only Number Of Apdu Retries Read-only Object Identifier Read-only Object List Read-only Object Name Read-write Object Type Read-only Protocol Object Types Supported Read-only Protocol Revision Read-only Protocol Services Supported Read-only Protocol Version Read-only Segmentation Supported Read-only System Status Read-only Utc Offset** Read-write Vendor Identifier Read-only Page 74 Vendor Name Read-only * - Daylight Saving Status must be updated from the BACnet Client system as it is not being auto-updated and cannot be set using Aranet PRO base web GUI (it uses UTC time throughout the back-end processes). ** - UTC Offset must be updated from the BACnet Client system as it is not being auto-updated and cannot be set using Aranet PRO base web GUI. BACnet UTC Offset is the inverse of common practice. If your UTC offset is -5 hours GMT, then BACnet UTC offset is +5 hours. BACnet UTC offset is expressed in minutes, therefore convert UTC offset from minutes to hours. Analog Input/Analog Value (measurement) object properties Property Access rights Cov Increment Read-write Description* Read-only Event State Read-only Object Identifier Read-only Object Name Read-write Object Type Read-only Out Of Service Read-write Present Value** Read-only Reliability Read-only Status Flags Read-only Units Read-only 9997 (proprietary) Time of Last Present Value update Read-only 9998 (proprietary) Date of Last Present Value update Read-only * - Description is a combination of sensor HEX UID, group name, sensor name, and measurement type and unit, e.g., "[500ACE] roomEnv Contact pulse meter pulses (pulses)" where: · [500ACE] HEX UID · roomEnv group name · Contact pulse meter sensor name · pulses measurement · (pulses) unit ** - Present Value can be changed in case if Out Of Service value is set to "True". It applies to both supported object types (AI and AV). Object Name default assignment By default, the Device object name has the same value as the System name. It is not being updated on the System name change. The device object name can be changed from BACnet Client side only. Measurement object's default name is a combination of object type abbreviation and object instance ID, e.g., "AV 2", where AV stands for "Analog value". Object name can be changed from the BACnet client side. Indications of alarm presence for measurement objects Depending on the alarm type the property Reliability is being updated for the measurement object to which it refers, or for all measurement objects of the corresponding sensor. Alarm type Alarm applies to Reliability (integer value) Threshold alarm Measurement object UNRELIABLE_OTHER (7) Battery alarm Battery object UNRELIABLE_OTHER (7) RSSI alarm RSSI object COMMUNICATION_FAILURE (12) Wrong channel alarm All sensor objects CONFIGURATION_ERROR (10) Error flag alarm All sensor objects UNRELIABLE_OTHER (7) The reliability property value is set to "NO_FAULT_DETECTED" (integer value: 0) if there is no alarm detected. Units for Measurement object present value Page 75 Units' property conversion table. All units that are not in this table do not have an appropriate BACnet unit integer. Unit string value BACnet enum integer Bacnet-stack variable name value C, °C 62 DEGREES_CELSIUS F, °F 64 DEGREES_FAHRENHEIT K, °K 63 DEGREES_KELVIN % (RH) 29 PERCENT_RELATIVE_HUMIDITY ppm 96 PARTS_PER_MILLION A 3 AMPERES V 5 VOLTS s 73 SECONDS 4 OHMS lx 37 LUXES kg/m³, kg/m^3 186 KILOGRAMS_PER_CUBIC_METER dBm 200 DECIBELS_MILLIVOLT hPa 133 HECTOPASCALS mmHg 59 MILLIMETERS_OF_MERCURY bar 55 BARS inHg 61 INCHES_OF_MERCURY Pa 53 PASCALS mmh2o 206 MILLIMETERS_OF_WATER mbar 134 MILLIBARS m 31 METERS cm 118 CENTIMETERS mm 30 MILLIMETERS m 194 MICROMETERS ft 33 FEET in 32 INCHES kg 39 KILOGRAMS lb 40 POUNDS_MASS N 153 NEWTON m/s 74 METERS_PER_SECOND km/h 75 KILOMETERS_PER_HOUR mi/h 78 MILES_PER_HOUR ft/s 76 FEET_PER_SECOND % 98 PERCENT ppm 96 PARTS_PER_MILLION Nm 160 NEWTON_METERS m/s² 166 METERS_PER_SECOND_PER_SECOND J 16 JOULES Page 76 kJ 17 KILOJOULES MJ 126 MEGAJOULES BTU 20 BTUS kWh, kWh/h 19 KILOWATT_HOURS S/m 174 SIEMENS_PER_METER W 47 WATTS kW 48 KILOWATTS MW 49 MEGAWATTS hp 51 HORSEPOWER m³/h 135 CUBIC_METERS_PER_HOUR l/h 136 LITERS_PER_HOUR m³/min 165 CUBIC_METERS_PER_MINUTE l/min 88 LITERS_PER_MINUTE m³/s 85 CUBIC_METERS_PER_SECOND l/s 87 LITERS_PER_SECOND ft³/s 142 CUBIC_FEET_PER_SECOND m³ 80 CUBIC_METERS l 82 LITERS ft³ 79 CUBIC_FEET gal 83 US_GALLONS Bq 222 BECQUERELS For those measurements which have a string representation of it's unit is included in the Description property. Engineering Data Exchange file The EDE file is used to integrate Aranet PRO BACnet service into 3rd party systems using offline import. The file defines the structure of BACnet project data of a device. As EDE file contains information about available objects, in Aranet PRO base each time when changes in the object list are made, an irrelevant EDE file (with the old object list) is removed, and the user can request the base to generate a new EDE file. Aranet PRO EDE file structure description The file is in CSV format. The first 6 rows contain descriptive information about the BACnet project which generated the EDE file. Column name Required information Description keyname device-object-instance mandatory mandatory BACnet-specific object type combined with object instance identifier Device object instance ID which owns this object object-name mandatory Name of the object object-type mandatory BACnet-specific identifier used to identify the object type object-instance mandatory Object instance identifier description state-text-reference optional optional Object description auto-generated by BACnet project on object creation. - Not used present-value-default optional - Not used supports COV optional Does the object support Change-Of-Value commandable optional Is commandable (using priority array) Page 77 min-present-value max-present-value hi-limit low-limit unit-code vendor-specific-address element optional optional optional optional optional optional optional - Not used - Not used - Not used - Not used BACnet-specific identifier used to identify measurement unit - Not used An additional field that contains the object's description value Configuration controls 1. Status of BACnet/IP server process; 2. Enable/Disable server process; 3. Information about BACnet service availability on Ethernet interface (wired) only; 4. Specify UDP port number (default 47808); 5. BACnet device object instance ID (default 1234); 6. Network number (default 1); 7. Set device object property Location; 8. Select BACnet object type to be used for sensor measurement objects; 9. Create/Download Engineering Data Exchange (EDE) file; 10. Reset values of writeable BACnet object (Device, AI, AV) properties to defaults; 11. Save BACnet/IP settings. Page 78 Page 79 4 SENSORS' SPECIFIC NOTES 4.1.1 Weight Sensor To reset the zero offset of weight (tare), click on the TARE button. The last measured tared and (untarred weight), as well as the date and time of the last tare event will be indicated. By default, the graph of the Weight Sensor will display measurements of a tared weight. To display the untarred weight in the graph, click the Tune tick the "Show" box. button and Page 80 4.1.2 Soil (Substrate) VWC, EC and T Sensor The soil (substrate) VWC, EC and T Sensor displays the Volumetric Water Content and Pore Water Electrical Conductivity measurements values (Temperature is displayed on Graph). Under the "Sensors" menu it is possible to select the calibration of the VWC and EC (pore water) calculation method, by selecting Topp G.C., Mineral Soil, Rockwool Ecover, or Rockwool Grodan. VWC is defined as 6th order polynomial of Epsilon: VWC = a + b* + c*2 + d*3 + e*4 + f*5 + g*6, where is the apparent dielectric permittivity calculated from RAW by = (2.887e-09 * RAW3 2.080e-05 * RAW2 + 5.276e-02 * RAW 43.39)2. Presets are available and based on calibration results provided by MeterGroup: # Manufacturer Product Calibration date EC (dS/m) T Slab size (°C) 1 Grodan GT Master 2021 May 4.00 (0.02) 22 H10 x 15 x 17 cm (2) 2 Grodan Prestige 2021 May 4.00 (0.02) 22 H7.5 x 17 x 15 cm (2) 3 Ekover Grunt Tomato 2021 May 4.00 (0.02) 22 H7 x 20 x 14.5 cm (2) 4 Ekover Grunt Green 1.0 2021 May 4.00 (0.02) 22 H7.5x17x20 cm (2) 5 Ekover Grunt Green 2.0 2021 May 4.00 (0.02) 22 H7.5x17x20 cm (2) 6 Ozo Golf Club 2021 May 0.25 22 NA (2) 7 Grodan DM32 40/40 HUGO 2021 October 2.1 NA H14.5x14.5x13.75 cm 8 Charcoir 3 Liter BioPot 2022 April 1.3 NA 16x16x16 cm 9 Kekkila Natural Control 2022 July 4.5 NA 24x12x19 cm Teros-12 placement 2x, inserted horizontally, 4 cm from bottom of slab 2x, inserted horizontally, 4 cm from bottom of slab 2x, inserted horizontally, 4 cm from bottom of slab 2x, inserted horizontally, 4 cm from bottom of slab 2x, inserted horizontally, 4 cm from bottom of slab 2x 2x, inserted horizontally, 7 cm from bottom of slab 2x, inserted horizontally, 1.25 inches from bottom of slab 2x, inserted horizontally, 4 cm from bottom of slab Page 81 Coefficient values (4 significant figures) used in Pre-sets: # VWC 6 preset (g) name 1 (default) Topp G.C. et 0 al. (1980) 2 mineral soil 0 5 4 3 2 (f) (e) (d) (c) 0 0 4.300e-06 -5.500e-04 0 -2.925e-08 7.293e-06 -6.845e-04 3 rockwool Ekover 0 2.070e-09 -5.405e-07 5.443e-05 -2.649e-03 4 rockwool 0 0 -7.785e-08 1.756e-05 -1.395e-03 Grodan 5 coco or peat 0 0 0 0 0 6 soiless media -1.655e-10 4.353e-08 -4.473e-06 2.261e-04 -5.812e-03 custom 0 0 0 0 0 1 (b) 2.920e-02 3.129e-02 6.858e-02 5.224e-02 6.276e-03 7.991e-02 0 0 (a) -5.300e-02 -3.612e-02 -4.324e-02 -5.440e-02 2.420e-01 -6.141e-02 0 doi:10.1029/WR016i003p 00574 recommendation by MeterGroup; 0-8 dS/m, 060% VWC T=22 °C; EC=4 dS/m; Tomato/Green 1.0/Green 2.0; 4 cm from bottom T=22 °C; Prestige/GT Master/DM32 40/40 HUGO 30-60% VWC; Charcoir/Kekkila recommendation by MeterGroup; write calibration conditions here Should you be required to modify the calibration curve, change the required calibration values. If any of the preset calibration values are changed, the method type will be changed to "Custom". Page 82 Pore electrical conductivity is calculated using the Hilhorst M.A. formula: = - =0 Where = 80 and =0 = 4.1 For better precision of smaller values modified a formula can be selected: = - - =0 =0 where = 80 and =0 = 1 The custom value of =0 can be entered as well. Page 83 The graph of soil sensors by default displays Temperature, Volumetric Water Content, and Pore Electrical Conductivity. The thresholds can be set in the sensor's interface. Use the Tune button (in the Graph section), to display the Bulk Electrical Conductivity and dielectric permittivity (). !NOTE! It is possible to order sensor calibration coefficients for your substrate in SAF Tehnika. Please contact support@aranet.com for details. Page 84 4.1.3 4-20 mA and Voltage Sensors The 4-20mA Sensor can be used for current measurements (within a range of 0 - 30 mA) and the Voltage Sensor for voltage measurements (within a range of -32 to +32 VDC). Under the "Sensors" menu, it is possible to enable conversion from mA/V to other values depending on the transducer type connected to mA/V Sensor. If required, switch the Conversion on, and use the drop-down menu to choose a predefined Dimension and Unit. If the required Dimension or Unit is not in the list, choose "Other" as the Dimension and input your own measurement unit. Define the reference values for two measurement points (i.e., sensor's min/max voltage). For example, set 0 V equal to 100 of your units and 32V equal to 1000 of your units. The values will then be linearly calculated according to these two reference points. Page 85 4.1.4 Stem Micro-Variation sensor To show the correct stem diameter value with the Stem Micro-Variation sensor it is necessary to configure it upon installation. The process can be done in the following steps: 1. First existing stem diameter should be measured with a ruler or caliper (in our example 8mm): 2. Then the sensor detecting element should be mounted on the stem: Page 86 3. The sensor electric current reading on Aranet PRO base station graphical user interface should be checked and recorded (in our example 5.12mA) 4. Next, it is necessary to determine how much from the sensor measurement range (420 mA) is already used by the current measurement. Here, from the recorded current value, the minimal reading value = 4mA, should be subtracted (in our example 5.12 mA 4 mA = 1.12 mA) 5. The subtraction value obtained in the previous point should be divided by 0.01mA, which is the resolution step of electric current measurements (in our example 1.12mA/0.01mA = 112). This is the measurement range in step units, that are already used by the sensor. 6. Next, the used electric current measurement step unit value should be multiplied by 0.003125mm, which is the value of one measurement step unit in millimeters (in our example 112*0.003125mm=0.35mm). The obtained value should be rounded to 2 digits after the comma, and it is the measurement range used by the sensor in millimeters (in our example 0.35mm); 7. Next, the used measurement range in millimeters should be subtracted from the stem diameter measured in step 1 (in our example 8mm-0.35mm=7.65mm), and here we obtain the stem diameter value that corresponds to 4mA electric current reading of the sensor 8. Then the measurement value in millimeters should be determined to correspond to max electric current measurement value of 20mA. Sensor measurement range in millimeters is 5mm, so this value should be added to the value obtained in step 7, to get the value corresponding to the 20mA electric current reading of the sensor (in our example 7.65mm+5mm=12.65mm) 9. Finally, previously obtained millimeter values for 4mA and 20mA should be entered in Stem Micro-variation sensor Conversion configuration in Aranet PRO base station graphical user interface section Sensors SENSORS, after that, the user will be able to see sensor measurements in mm of the stem diameter: Page 87 Page 88 4.1.5 Ultrasonic Distance sensor Aranet Ultrasonic Distance sensor uses ultrasound to measure the distance to an object. A high-frequency sound wave is emitted by the device, measuring the time it takes for the wave to reach the object and then return to the sensor. Aranet Ultrasonic Distance sensor works with a wide range of liquid and non-liquid materials. Various practical applications of the sensor include measuring the grain level in a silo, or the level of a liquid in a container, as well as other uses. When pairing the Ultrasonic Distance sensor, it is possible to set measurement thresholds and a reference point, if needed. Page 89 Enable the conversion switch and select Units from the drop-down list. Then enter the Zero reference point manually or press the "USE CURRENT MEASUREMENT" button to use the current measurement as Zero point. 4.1.6 CO2 and Temperature sensor The sensor comes factory-calibrated, but when recalibration is needed, it can be done with the following steps: 1) Screw out the top part of the sensor; 2) A small dipswitch on the PCB board should be set in the MAN position; 3) Press and hold the CALIBR. button till a red LED starts to blink; 4) Now the sensor should be left in the fresh air outdoor environment during the calibration process for 30 minutes without any person nearby. 5) When the calibration process is finished, screw on the sensor's top part back. 4.1.7 Pulse Counter sensor The sensor counts the number of mechanical contact closes. The applications include electricity meters, water flow monitoring, etc. Both the count-per-measurement interval and the cumulative count are registered. The SensorHub software can convert and represent these measurements in the preferred metric (Volume, Current, Torque, etc.) and preferred units (liters, joules, watt-hours, etc.). Page 90 4.1.8 NH3 Sensor kit NH3 sensor kit for use in laboratories, livestock, poultry farms, and sewage treatment plants to monitor the leakage of ammonia gas and give an alarm to protect humans and animals. The kit consists of a DOL53 sensor, a wire junction box TDADCA01, and an Aranet 0-10 VDC transmitter. The sensor and transmitter are connected to the junction box which is powered by 220-240 VAC. In addition, the Aranet 0-10V transmitter is powered by a single AA size battery. Connection scheme if following: Page 91 5 LEGAL INFORMATION 5.1 TERMS OF USE Aranet PRO base station - The Customer is obliged to guarantee the usage, maintenance, and preservation of the Equipment at their own expense in a way that excludes the Equipment's theft, loss, destruction, harm and/or damage (including as a result of mechanical damage, moisture, liquid related damage, lightning and/or other similar events). Base stations may only be used indoors, it needs to be protected from environmental impact (snow, rain, direct sunlight). !NOTE! For the full Terms and Conditions, please visit: https://aranet.com/terms-and-conditions/ 5.2 WARRANTY ARANET WARRANTY SAF, which includes SAF Tehnika and SAF North America, LLC, has built a reputation for providing high-quality products to its customers and it stands behind each product it manufactures, including Aranet. Accordingly, SAF warrants the products it manufactures will be free from defects in material or workmanship and will function in accordance with their official written specifications for a minimum of two years, as long as they are used and stored in accordance with industry standards and any unique handling instructions provided by SAF. While SAF warrants all of its products will function in accordance with their official written specifications, SAF does not warrant all products will function uninterrupted or error free. Further, verbal, or informal specifications will not be covered by the Warranty. To be enforceable, a product specification must be stated in SAF official literature. No product shall be considered defective or otherwise in breach of the Warranty simply because it needs to be adapted to or otherwise does not comply with the laws and regulations (including frequency range) of the customer's home country or jurisdiction. WARRANTY TERM The Warranty shall apply to Aranet 24 months after it is shipped to the customer. An invoice itemizing a product's warranty period shall be included with the product when it is delivered to the customer. No verbal extensions or modifications of the Warranty shall be enforceable. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS The Warranty shall be voidable at SAF's discretion in any circumstance where a SAF manufactured product has been damaged by a customer's conduct or an act of God including, but not limited to: a.) damage caused by the customer's improper use of the product; b.) mechanical damage caused by a physical impact; c.) the accumulation of moisture or water in a product's housing; d.) damage caused by wind, hail, rain, animal, insect or other environmental events; and e.) electromagnetic damage caused by a power surge, overvoltage, or a strike of lighting. Finally, for the Warranty to be effective, all repairs and modifications to a product, including its software, must be performed by SAF and the Warranty shall be voidable at SAF's discretion in any circumstance where a customer or its agent opens a product's housing or otherwise attempts to modify or repair a product, including its software, without SAF's permission. There are currently no third parties authorized to repair SAF's products. PRODUCT REPAIRS & LIABILITY LIMITATIONS In the event a SAF manufactured product does not conform with the Warranty, SAF will fix or replace the nonfunctioning product in accordance with the return and repair policy below. These options shall be the customer's sole remedy. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAF BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL Page 92 DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SALE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS, WHETHER OR NOT SAF HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SAF'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY LEGAL CLAIM ASSOCIATED WITH A SALE COMPLETED PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS OR THE WARRANTY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM SOUNDS IN CONTRACT OR TORT, LAW OR EQUITY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT(S) SOLD TO A GIVEN CUSTOMER. BY SUBMITTING THEIR PURCHASE ORDER, EACH CUSTOMER KNOWINGLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DAMAGES PRECLUDED BY THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL CLAIMS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONAL INJURIES (INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS BASED IN PRODUCT OR STRICT LIABILITY), LOST REVENUE AND PROFITS, LOSS OF TECHNOLOGY, LOSS OF RIGHTS OF SERVICES, UNFAIR COMPETITION AND COMMERCIAL LOSSES OF ANY KIND. ACCEPTANCE, RETURNS & REPAIRS If the Customer has not received the goods, he can contact SAF to help solve the problem. The claim of nonreceived goods should be raised within 60 days from the date of payment. No assistance will be available after the term of 60 days has passed. Prior to raising a claim to SAF, the Customer should ascertain that a parcel is not received by any other person in the Customer's premises. Also, the Customer is asked to ascertain that a parcel is not left at any of the neighbors, etc. SAF keeps the right to perform an investigation for a period of 20 days. In the case SAF has made a decision to compensate the Customer for the losses, either a new product may be sent to the customer or the price for the ordered product may be returned to the Customer. If the Customer is not satisfied with a received product, they can proceed as described further. Restocking and Refund is not applicable for a legal entity. A physical person who is a resident of US and Canada may require Restocking and Refund within 60 days from the date of payment. No Restocking and Refund will be available after the term of 60 days has passed. If Restocking is accepted by SAF, the product(s) must be returned unused, as brand new, without any defects, without dirt and scratches, containing all original labels, full completion as received, in the original package as received. The shipment back to SAF is on the Customer's account. If the Customer has failed to meet all of the Restocking rules mentioned above, SAF keeps the right to refuse the Refund, or reduce the amount of money returned. If the Customer has not requested a Restocking, Refund or raised a claim within 60 days from the date of Invoice, the product (set) is considered to be accepted by Customer. Shipping to SAF If the failure is discovered to a SAF manufactured product, it will be given a Return Materials Authorization ("RMA") number and should be returned to SAF by completing the RMA form at https://aranet.com/rma/ and then shipping the non-functioning product in its original packaging (or packaging providing a similar level of protection) to one of the facilities below. Standard shipping address is: SAF Tehnika RMA Dep. 24a Ganibu Dambis Riga LV-1005 LATVIA All North American customers should ship their products to: SAF North America, LLC 3250 Quentin Street, Unit 128 Aurora, Colorado 80011 U.S.A. (720) 502-0728 All returns shall be sent to SAF at the customer's expense and shall not be considered delivered until they arrive at SAF's facilities. SAF assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any products damaged while in transit to Page 93 SAF's facilities. SAF strongly recommends the customer to purchase an appropriate amount of insurance from the carrier they use to return the product(s) to SAF. Inspection & Repair Non-functioning product(s) shall be evaluated and treated as follows: DOA. Any product discovered as non-functioning within 30 days after it is shipped to the customer, for any reason other than a customer's misuse or mishandling, shall be deemed "Dead on Arrival" or "DOA" and replaced free of charge. Aranet products will be replaced no later than 20 business days after SAF verifies its non-functioning status. Warranty Repair. All products subject to the Warranty shall, depending on the circumstances, be repaired or replaced free of charge within 20 business days of their arrival at SAF's facilities. Non-warranty Repairs. SAF will repair a product for a period of 5 years after it is delivered to the customer. All products repaired outside of the Warranty shall be repaired at the customer's sole expense. A quote for the repairs shall be provided to the customer via e-mail prior to the product being received by SAF or within a reasonable time after the product arrives at SAF's facilities. All repair and shipping costs must be paid by the customer in advance. SAF shall repair and ship the non-functioning product within 20 business days of receiving full payment for the repairs. Post-repair Warranty All repaired products shall be subject to the Warranty for a period of six months after they are repaired. The additional warranty described herein may extend but shall in no way reduce any pre-existing warranty periods already applicable to the product. Return Costs If a given product is covered by the Warranty, SAF will pay the shipping costs associated with returning it to the customer. If a product is outside of the Warranty, the customer shall pay all costs associated with transmitting it to and from SAF. An estimated cost of return will be included in any repair invoice sent to the customer and must be paid before SAF will return a repaired product. Shipping & Abandonment Any non-functioning product remaining in SAF's possession for three months after a customer receives an invoice for repairs, because the customer has failed to pay the invoice in question, shall be considered abandoned. A customer's rights to all abandoned products shall be considered forfeit and SAF shall have the right to reprocess such products in any manner it sees fit. Sole Warranty UNLESS SAF AGREES TO ADDITIONAL OR ALTERNATE TERMS IN WRITING, THE WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY OFFERED TO SAF'S CUSTOMERS, AND NO ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS We reserve the right to update or change our Terms and Conditions at any time and you should check these Terms and Conditions periodically. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Terms and Conditions on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Terms and Conditions. Page 94 5.3 RMA (RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION) FORM To file an RMA case, please fill out the form here: https:/rma.aranet.com/ 5.4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS All intellectual property rights in or related to the Products including, but not limited to, patents, trade secrets, know-how, copyright, trademarks, service marks, and mask rights, registered or unregistered, owned or otherwise used by SAF, as well as all goodwill related thereto, are and shall remain at all times the exclusive property of SAF. None of the foregoing property rights may be exploited by SAF's customers except as provided in these Terms nor shall such rights be transferred to SAF's customers except as expressly provided in these Terms. Each customer shall take reasonable measures to protect SAF's intellectual property rights. SAF's and Aranet name and logo are proprietary trademarks and shall not be used without SAF's explicit permission. The customer shall further not alter or remove any proprietary marks, logos, or labels on SAF's Products. !NOTE! Read carefully! It is the responsibility of the user to enforce the country's regulations and specific environmental regulations. Do not use this device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device if doing so causes danger or interference with other electronic devices. Keep away from children, and do not allow children or pets to bite or suck the device or accessories. Doing so may result in damage or explosion. Observe local laws and regulations and respect the privacy and legal rights of others. Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty validity. We recommend following the instructions of this user guide for the correct setup and use of the product. 5.5 DATA SECURITY Aranet systems use encryption when the data is transmitted from the sensors to the base station. A unique encryption key is provided for each base station. The transmission protocol has built-in safeguards against malicious operations (for example replay attacks). Aranet sensors are protected from unauthorized data collection, therefore even if sensors are accessed the software used and the configuration parameters cannot be compromised. To connect new sensors the user needs to be in proximity to the base station, therefore it is not possible to connect new sensors without authorization in order to compromise the Aranet system by obtaining the encryption key. 5.6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Keep the device and accessories dry. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Do not expose your device and accessories to extreme cold or heat. These environments may interfere with proper function and may lead to fire or explosion. Avoid collision, which may lead to device malfunctions, overheating, fire, or explosion. Please handle the product with care, avoiding any dropping and contact with the internal circuit board as electrostatic discharges may damage the product itself. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION: ARANET PRO BASE STATION CONTAINS AN ENCLOSED BATTERY. RISK OF DAMAGE IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Page 95 The user is responsible for the disposal of the batteries according to the WEEE Directive Recast (Directive 2012/19/EU) and Battery Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC). Batteries should not be disposed of as household garbage. These items should not be disposed as of unsorted municipal waste and should be taken to a certified collection point for recycling or proper disposal. 5.7 ACCESSORIES Use only power supplies that are provided by the manufacturer and in the original packaging of this product. Using an unapproved or incompatible power adapter, charger or battery may cause fire, explosion, or other hazards. Choose only accessories approved for use with this model by the device manufacturer. The use of any other types of accessories may void the warranty, may violate local regulations and laws, and may be dangerous. Please contact your retailer for information about the availability of approved accessories in your area. 5.8 DISCLAIMER All contents of this manual are provided "as is". Except as required by applicable laws, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability, or contents of this manual. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SAF Tehnika JSC be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, or loss of profits, business, revenue, data, goodwill savings, or anticipated savings regardless of whether such losses are foreseeable or not. 5.9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, please contact support@aranet.com SAF Tehnika JSC 24a, Ganibu Dambis Riga, LV-1005, Latvia Page 96 © 2017 - 2024 SAF Tehnika JSC. All rights reserved. Page 97