Remote monitoring of Crouzet Millenium 3 using Netbiter EasyConnect EC-220 & Netbiter Argos

Remote monitoring of Crouzet Millenium 3 using Netbiter EasyConnect EC-220 & Netbiter Argos (Remote monitoring of the Crouzet SL-IN/SL-OUT function block) Intellicom Innovation AB Page 1 (35)

History Revision Date Description Responsible 1.00 2011-09-13 First release ANST 1.01 2011-09-22 Added Millenium Config ANST Intellicom Innovation AB Page 2 (35)

Content Application Note EC220 M3 1 Applicable Netbiter products... 4 2 Requirements... 4 3 Solution overview... 5 4 Getting started... 6 4.1 Insert SIM card... 6 4.2 Wiring and power supply... 7 4.3 Create a Netbiter Argos Account... 8 4.4 Activate the account... 9 4.5 Activating the system... 10 4.6 Firmware update... 11 4.7 Synchronize configuration... 11 5 Programming the Crouzet Millenium 3... 12 5.1 Setting up serial communication... 12 5.2 Writing configuration to the Millenium controller... 15 6 Configure remote system... 16 6.1 Add log parameter... 16 6.2 Add Visualization parameter... 17 6.3 Add alarm parameter... 18 6.4 Unit, scaling and offset... 18 6.5 Downloading the configuration... 19 6.6 Positioning the remote system... 19 6.7 Dashboards... 20 6.7.1 Drawing widget... 20 7 Views in Netbiter Argos... 21 7.1 Presentation... 21 7.2 Reports... 21 7.3 Management... 22 7.4 Account... 22 8 Millenium installation example... 23 8.1 Visualization... 23 8.2 Logging... 25 8.3 Alarms... 26 8.3.1 Adding alarm recipients... 27 8.4 Using the example setup... 27 8.4.1 Add a dashboard... 27 8.4.2 Add gauge... 30 8.4.3 Add switch buttons... 31 8.4.4 Add light bulb... 32 8.5 Visaualisation components Widgets fields... 32 9 Additional reference for the EC220... 33 9.1 Wiring diagrams for external connectors... 33 9.2 LED indicators... 34 9.3 Support and information links... 35 Intellicom Innovation AB Page 3 (35)

1 Applicable Netbiter products Description Name / Type Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 Netbiter Argos Remote Gateway Remote management server 2 Requirements Description Name / Type Version Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 - - Crouzet Millenium 3 - - Connection cable - - Web browser and Internet access - - Intellicom Innovation AB Page 4 (35)

3 Solution overview Application Note EC220 M3 This application note describes how to remotely access parameter values from the internal function blocks (SL-IN/SL-OUT) of the Crouzet Millenium 3 Micro PLC using the Netbiter EC220 remote gateway and the Netbiter Argos data center. The Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 has a built in GPRS modem to communicate with the Netbiter Argos. In addition to the SL-IN/SL-OUT function, the internal I/O of the Netbiter EC220 is available for remote monitoring. The EC220 M3 enables remote management supporting the following input/outputs: Netbiter EC220 2 Digital inputs (isolated, 24VDC) 2 Analog inputs (0-10V, 0-20mA, Pt100) 1 Analog output (0-10V) 1 Relay output (max 1A@24VDC) Millenium serial communication protocol (SL-IN/SL-OUT) through Netbiter RS232 serial interface, (to which the Crouzet Millenium 3 is connected) Below is an overview of the system described in this document. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 5 (35)

4 Getting started 4.1 Insert SIM card Insert the SIM card at the bottom of the EC220 as shown in the picture. Important! Make sure that PIN code security is disabled. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 6 (35)

4.2 Wiring and power supply The EC220 requires 9-24VDC, 1.5W which is connected to the screw terminal block. Note that the GND terminal (ground -) is internally connected to the analog input/output common (AO:COM, AI:COM). For I/O wiring diagrams of the EC220 see page 33. You can find more information in the separate installation guide included with the EC220. The Crouzet Millenium 3 requires 24VDC, 1,4W which is connected to the screw terminal block. The Millenium unit is connected to the RS-232 port of the EC220 using the supplied cable with 9 pin D-sub male connector. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 7 (35)

4.3 Create a Netbiter Argos Account Power on the EC220 and the Millenium 3. Open a web browser and navigate to https://www.netbiter.net. Below the login window, click the Create an account link to open the page below. Fill in the required fields (marked with *). The Device ID and the Activation Code are provided on the Netbiter Argos information note supplied with the Netbiter EasyConnect EC220. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 8 (35)

The Activation Code is used to pair the remote device with an account on Netbiter Argos. The Activation Code is unique for every product and Device ID. To read the terms and conditions for using Netbiter Argos click the link Accept the terms and conditions, to proceed mark the checkbox and click Register. 4.4 Activate the account When clicking register, an e-mail containing an activation link will be sent to the provided e-mail address. Open the e-mail and click on the activation link. When your account is activated you will be able to log on to the Netbiter Argos. To use an existing account enter your username and password in the login window. Lost password of an existing account can be reset by clicking Lost your password? A new password will then be sent to the email address registered to that account. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 9 (35)

4.5 Activating the system Application Note EC220 M3 When logged in, there will be a default project called MyFirstProject showing under the Administration tab. Click MyFirstProject and follow the instructions below to make the system go online: 1. Click There are 1 pending system(s). 2. Find the line with MyFirstSystem and click Activate. 3. Enter a subscription key or use the free subscription 4. Enter the phone number for the SIM card. 5. Enter the correct access point name (APN) as well as username and password if it is required by the operator. This information should be supplied with the SIM card, if not please contact your mobile operator. 6. Set the product type to EC220-M3 7. Click Activate. 8. A configuration SMS will be sent to the EC220. The EC220 will receive and process the configuration. It will then reboot and connect automatically to Netbiter Argos. This will take a few minutes. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 10 (35)

4.6 Firmware update Go to Configuration tab and click synchronize configuration. You will now be prompted to change the firmware from EC220 to EC220-M3 Click change firmware, select firmware file Netbiter EC220 Millenium firmware and click update firmware. To reinstall an existing firmware to the same version you must mark the checkbox overwrite. When the new firmware is installed the unit will reboot and come back online after a few minutes. Note! This only updates the firmware, the configuration has not yet been synchronized. 4.7 Synchronize configuration Go to Configuration tab and click synchronize configuration. When the configuration is synchronized the device will reboot and reconnect to Netbiter Argos. This will take a few minutes. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 11 (35)

5 Programming the Crouzet Millenium 3 5.1 Setting up serial communication First of all you need to install the program M3 Crouzet Logic Software on your computer. Make sure that the computer is equipped with a serial port or use some sort of adapter to emulate one. In order to enable serial communication to the Millenium you have to set up a function block. Start by opening the program, click File and then New. Under Controller choice select the correct Crouzet controller. Make sure that the model number in the column Reference is the same as the one you are using. Then click Next two times and select the programming type FBD (Function Block Diagram). Intellicom Innovation AB Page 12 (35)

Click Next. This opens the workspace where you can program your controller simply by drag and drop. On the left side you will find the 4 digital inputs I1 - I4 and the 4 analog inputs IB, IC, ID, IE (these can also be used as digital inputs). On the right side are the 4 relay outputs O1 - O4. In the Display-menu, make sure that Function bar is selected. Clicking the button IN/OUT, you can now select the appropriate function blocks. Since we want to use the digital input I1, drag the DI with the mouse to the block I1 digital input. In the same way you drag and drop the digital output DO to the block O1 and the analog input AI to the block IB. Then add HMI/COM components for the SL-IN and SL-OUT. By double-clicking them, you can select the address range. These should be for SL-IN "1-8" and for SL-OUT "25-32". These function blocks provides the serial communication link between the Crouzet Millenium 3 and the Netbiter EasyConnect EC220. However, there is a single entrance of the building blocks for a 16-bit word. Therefore you need converter blocks for the individual signal bits. You can find this under the CALC button as DEC/BIN and BIN/DEC. The wiring and connections are done by click and drag with the mouse. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 13 (35)

The workspace should now look as pictured below. The BIN/DEC module summarizes 16 individual bits into a 16-bit word and places it on the output. The DEC/BIN module accepts a 16-bit word input which is then divided into 16 individual bits. The SL-IN and SL-OUT devices operate only with a word length of 16-bit. Since the analog input IB has a 16-bit word available, it can be directly connected to the second input of the SL-IN function module (address 26). Intellicom Innovation AB Page 14 (35)

5.2 Writing configuration to the Millenium controller Connect the Millenium 3 via the Crouzet serial cable to the serial port of the computer and go to Controller menu> Connection> Configure, select the serial connection (Com Port). The configuration can now be transferred to the controller by clicking Write to the controller. Since the Crouzet Millenium 3 is connected via a serial cable to the Netbiter EasyConnect EC220, the data transfer takes place only on the SL-IN/SL-OUT function blocks (serial link). Signals that are present at the input terminals of the Millenium over SL-OUT function blocks are transmitted to and visualized on the Netbiter Argos over the Internet by the built in GPRS modem of the EC220. For the inputs and outputs of the Millenium 3 to be manageable in Netbiter Argos you must configure the EC220 module accordingly. This is described in the following chapter Configure remote system. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 15 (35)

6 Configure remote system To start the configuration, go to Management and click the Configuration tab. Application Note EC220 M3 At the bottom of the page offline alarms can be configured. This will trigger a server alarm if the remote system is detected as offline. Depending on the reason for the unit to be offline the detection might take up to 30 minutes. 6.1 Add log parameter To add a log parameter click Logging and the button add log parameter. Select from which device and group the parameter should be defined. For the Millenium device parameters can be defined as word or individual bit, for more information about this see chapter 5 Programming the Crouzet Millenium 3. A number of settings and conditions can be set for the log parameter. Log interval defines the time that will elapse between two readings. Log type can be set to Value or Delta. Value shows the actual parameter value at the sample time. Delta shows the difference between the last sample and the one before. Delta is typically used for energy meters. When finished, click the save button. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 16 (35)

6.2 Add Visualization parameter Application Note EC220 M3 Visualization parameters are used for representing registers on the overview page of a remote system or on a custom dashboard. To add a visualization parameter click Visualization and the button add visualization parameter. Select from which device and group the parameter should be defined. For the Millenium device parameters can be defined as word or individual bit. The parameter name in the template will be automatically copied to the description field. To edit the parameter name, without changing the template, mark the checkbox to the right of the field. Then it is possible to change the description that will be visualized at the overview page. If the change should be used for every device that is using this template, edit the parameter name in the template instead. When finished, click the save button. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 17 (35)

6.3 Add alarm parameter The remote system can be configured to generate alarms when certain conditions are met. To add an alarm parameter click Alarms and the button add alarm parameter. Trigger defines what value will trigger the alarm. Alarm class can be used to group alarms. Alarm severity can be used to define the alarm as critical, major, minor or warning When finished, click the save button. 6.4 Unit, scaling and offset Defining unit, scaling and offset can be useful when representing values in a graphical view such as dashboards. This is applicable to log, visualization and alarm parameters. Unit will be displayed in the legend of the graph. The unit will automatically set according to the remote device template. To change the default unit mark the checkbox to the right and enter the desired unit. Scaling is a divider to scale the value read from the register. Example: Parameter value: 6 Scaling = 2 will give 3 as logged value. Scaling = 0.5 will give 12 as logged value. Offset adds a number to the read and scaled parameter value. Example: Parameter value = 2 Offset = 1 will give 3 as logged value Offset = -1 will give 1 as logged value Intellicom Innovation AB Page 18 (35)

6.5 Downloading the configuration Application Note EC220 M3 When finished configuring the remote system, the final step is to download the configuration to the remote system. Press the button synchronize configuration. The device will reboot and come back online. This will take a few minutes.. 6.6 Positioning the remote system Using Google Maps, the remote system can be pinpointed to its exact position anywhere on the globe. In a project with many systems scattered over a large geographic area, this feature makes it easy to get an overview of the different units and their status. Click Map to position the system. Zoom in and scroll to set the position. Note! If connected to a GPS the device can automatically position itself on the map.gps tracking on the map can be enabled to monitor movements of the device. An alarm can be triggered if the device is moved outside a defined radius, also known as Geo-fencing. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 19 (35)

6.7 Dashboards A dashboard is a graphical representation of parameters configured for a remote system. Application Note EC220 M3 It is good practice to use profile dashboards whenever possible. This is because a profile dashboard can be shared by several remote systems. A system dashboard will only be applied to a specific remote system. The profile dashboard will automatically add the dashboard to every remote system that uses the device profile. Netbiter Argos provides a number of dashboard widgets. Live values in a list. Live values in a graphical drawing of the monitored system. Latest logged values. Logged value in a graph. Alarms in a list. 6.7.1 Drawing widget The drawing tool is a graphical web application that can be used to create dynamic, customized and interactive visualizations of your remote system. You can add images, objects, parameters and alarms to be visualized on the dashboard. If a parameter like a relay output is made writable it can be used for remote management simply by clicking on it in the dashboard. The images related to the parameter can also be altered to represent the value. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 20 (35)

7 Views in Netbiter Argos 7.1 Presentation Under Presentation you can view status by projects or systems. There is also an alarm overview Under each system you will find a number of tabs. Dashboard can show a graphical representation of parameters configured for the remote system. Overview can show a picture of the system, description and list of active alarms. Alarm contains an alarm list and alarm history. Historical data contains data collected from the device over time which can be viewed on site or downloaded as cvs- or xls-file. Map shows positioning information for the system. Notes can be used for annotations. Information describes the remote system. 7.2 Reports Under Reports you can create various reports and schedule when the reports should be generated. The reports can be: Accounts, Online status, Export data, Energy, Tank volume, Temperature, Consumption, Trends and Comparison reports. A notification mail can be sent to the account administrator when a report has been generated. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 21 (35)

7.3 Management Application Note EC220 M3 From the Management tab you can manage existing projects and systems. You can also add new projects or systems to your account. There are three tabs available for a project. Systems will display all devices connected to the project and their current status. Properties holds details about the project, including the name of the project. File Area provides the possibility to upload files connected to the project (disk space is limited to 10MB except for the free subscription where the limit is 1MB). Under each system you will also find a number of tabs. Status will display online, synchronization and traffic information. Configuration is used for device configuration and synchronization. Dashboards provides graphical representation of configured parameters and alarms. Map positions the system on Google maps for reference, travel directions and device tracking. Backup/Firmware provides configuration backup, restore and firmware update. Mobile network configures mobile phone number and APN information. Properties handles system specific information, location and time zone settings. 7.4 Account There are four tabs under Account. Information holds information about the account in use. There is also subscription information and a logging calculation tool that can be used when selecting subscription level. Licensing is used for managing subscription keys and SMS license keys. Users manages user information, user rights and alarm schedules. External data access provides information regarding web services API and RSS feeds. The web services API makes it possible to read out application specific data and have it represented on the customers system or on an external website. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 22 (35)

8 Millenium installation example In this example three devices are connected to the Millenium controller: 1. Representation of a switch connected between +24V and the digital input I1. 2. Reading of an analog value at the analog input IB, in this example generated by a potentiometer. 3. Control of a 24V lamp bulb through the switch at the digital input I1. 8.1 Visualization Under the Management tab go to "Visualization" and press the button "add visualization parameters". Intellicom Innovation AB Page 23 (35)

1. For the switch on digital input I1 select Device, Group and Parameter as shown below. You can edit the description by marking the checkbox and entering your own text. 2. For the potentiometer on analog input IB you can configure scaling and offset. This can be used for translating an input to another kind of scale, for example degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Relay output O1. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 24 (35)

8.2 Logging Application Note EC220 M3 The logging function in Netbiter Argos show selected values collected over time. This can be used for creating trend graphs or be downloaded for further processing in a spreadsheet program. To define log parameters go to Logging tab and click add log parameter In the example below we choose to log the analog value on IB. For log point settings see chapter 6.1 add log parameter. The logged data can be displayed on the dashboard as a live value and/or a drawing widget. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 25 (35)

8.3 Alarms Application Note EC220 M3 The Netbiter Argos can send alarms triggered by a threshold value (below, over or equal). The alarm can be sent via SMS, e-mail or RSS to predefined recipients. For more information about alarm settings see chapter 6.3 add alarm parameter. To add alarms go to Alarms and click add alarm parameter. In the example below we set the threshold value to 500 and to be triggered if the value is less. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 26 (35)

8.3.1 Adding alarm recipients Application Note EC220 M3 Go to Account and click on Users. Select an existing user or add a new user. Click on Edit user. Enter e-mail address and/or mobile phone number depending on which way the alarm should be sent. Click on User rights to configure what type of alarms should be sent. Click on Alarm schedule to adjust the settings of when alarms should be sent. Alarms of a certain severity can be configured to override alarm scheduling. 8.4 Using the example setup The entry "Light bulb on Relay Output O1" allows the relay to open and close and the light bulb to be lit or dark. Clicking the "ON" button will close the relay of the Millenium 3. With the "OFF" button the relay can be opened again. The relay clicking in the Millenium 3 is always audible. The entry "Potentiometer on analog input IB" indicates the current value read from the potentiometer connected to the Millenium 3. The value 1023 represents the maximum value and the value 0 represents the minimum of the 10-bit A / D converter. If the potentiometer is changed the value in the representation is changed. The web page may need a refresh (F5) to show the latest value. The entry "Switch on Digital Input I1" indicates that the switch to digital input I1 is closed. If the switch is opened again, the value "OFF" is displayed. 8.4.1 Add a dashboard A dashboard provides a graphical presentation of a remote system. Various visualization components (widgets) are available to you enabling you to present your data in various ways such as ways like; display trend curves of log values, display of last logged values and alarms. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 27 (35)

Under Management go to Dashboards and click the button Add to add a new dashboard. Then click on Add Drawing. A new system picture drawing will open, click the button edit to open the drawing widget tool. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 28 (35)

This will open a blank work area in which you can insert components from the menu on the right hand side. To do this, click successively on the component then the desired location in the work area. For this example installation the following components are to be added to the dashboard: A gauge visualizing the analog value from the potentiometer connected to the input block IB. On/off buttons to manipulate and display the value of the writable parameters of the relay output. A light bulb visualizing the relay output from the output block O1. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 29 (35)

8.4.2 Add gauge Application Note EC220 M3 We will use a gauge to display the analog value from the potentiometer. Select the desired image, in this example we choose a white gauge from the public library. Double-click on the icon that now appears on your work area, select the parameter to be associated with the gauge. In this example, select parameter "potentiometer on analog input IB". Max value in the box, enter 1023, as this is the maximum value used in this example. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 30 (35)

8.4.3 Add switch buttons Application Note EC220 M3 Go to the image library as shown in chapter 8.4.2 and select the desired image. Position it on the drawing and then double click on it. Choose the parameter that you want to associate with it, in this case the relay output. Mark the checkbox to make it writable. This makes it possible to manipulate the position of the relay by clicking on the image. Enter the values to be represented by the appropriate image and select images from the library. In this case we select the images offbutton_desel.png and offbutton_sel.png Repeat this procedure for the on button. For this button we select the images onbutton_desel.png and onbutton_sel.png. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 31 (35)

8.4.4 Add light bulb Application Note EC220 M3 Go to the image library and select the desired image. Position it on the drawing and then double click on it. For this example we choose the images lightbulb.png and lightbulb_on.png to represent the relay output. When the relay output is closed (1) the light bulb will be lit and when the relay output is open the light bulb will be dark. 8.5 Visaualisation components Widgets fields You can also have additional visusalisation fields to your dashboard. In the menu Widgets, select from the available list of visualization component Widget to add the desired information field. This can be a Live value, Logged value, Log graph or an Alarm list. Click edit to configure the settings for the information field, in this example a log graph. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 32 (35)

9 Additional reference for the EC220 9.1 Wiring diagrams for external connectors Intellicom Innovation AB Page 33 (35)

9.2 LED indicators There are four LEDs on the front of the EC220. Power LED When the Power LED is green, power is applied to the EC220 Application Note EC220 M3 Status LED Indicates the status of the EC220. The red LED flashes in 4 seconds long repeated cycle to report errors. Off: Normal 1 flash: Not registered on home network (GSM/GPRS) 2 flashes: No APN configured. (This configuration is done from Netbiter Argos) 3 flashes: No connection to Netbiter Argos. Running LED The running LED flashes to indicate that the device is in normal run mode. GSM signal LED The GSM signal LED indicates the signal quality for the mobile network. 1 flash: Poor signal. 2 flashes: Low to medium signal. 3 flashes: Good signal. Intellicom Innovation AB Page 34 (35)

9.3 Support and information links Technical support for the Netbiter products http://support.intellicom.se/ Information about the Crouzet Millenium 3 http://www.crouzet.com/english/products/micro-control/millenium-3-logic-controller/millenium-3-logiccontroller.htm Intellicom Innovation AB Page 35 (35)