Badger Meter Model 3700 Data Acquisition Server - Manual (Page 2)

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TAble of ConTenTS
Overview ................................................................................2
Installation Checklist ..............................................................2
Hardware Overview ...............................................................3
Model 3700 Features and Specifications ...........................3
Electrical Connections .......................................................3
Hardware Installation .........................................................3
Basic Network Configuration ..................................................5
Laptop/Computer Setup ....................................................6
Model 3700 Administration Overview .....................................7
Security .................................................................................8
Modbus ..................................................................................8
Modbus Device List ............................................................8
Device Details. ...............................................................8
Device Configuration .....................................................9
Advanced Configuration Options ...................................9
Internal IO Configuration ...............................................9
Troubleshooting Modbus Devices ....................................10
Modbus Setup ..................................................................10
Alarm Setup .....................................................................11
Networking...........................................................................12
Network Status ................................................................12
Ethernet setup .................................................................12
Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems .................................12
Modem Status .................................................................12
Modem Setup ..................................................................12
Modem PPP Dialout ........................................................13
Example Dialout to an ISP or RAS ...................................13
GSM/GPRS Cellular modem (A8812-GSM only) .............13
Modem PPP Dial-in..........................................................14
Dial-in from a computer to the Model 3700 .......................14
Example Dial-in from a WinXP computer .........................14
System Options ...................................................................15
Status ..............................................................................15
Processes ........................................................................15
Date and Time .................................................................15
Universal Time Is Your Friend ......................................15
System logs .....................................................................16
Firmware Update .............................................................16
Diagnostics ..........................................................................16
Host Lookup ....................................................................16
Connection Test ...............................................................16
LCD Console .......................................................................17
Log File Data ........................................................................18
Log File Status .................................................................18
Log File Format ................................................................18
Log Storage Capacity ......................................................20
Uploading data to the BMO website. ................................20
Retrieving Data From the Model 3700 .................................20
HTTP Direct from the Model 3700 ....................................21
FTP Direct from the Model 3700 ......................................21
Enertrax download direct from the Model 3700 ................21
HTTP/Post Upload To Building Manager Online ...............21
HTTP/Post Upload To Your Database Server ...................21
Removing Data From the Model 3700 ..............................21
Linking to Model 3700 Device Status Pages ....................21
OVERVIEW
The Model 3700 data acquisition system is designed to allow
owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities with
a cost-effective means of gathering crucial information in a timely
manner. To meet these requirements, the Model 3700 system
provides the installer with all the tools necessary to install and
configure the hardware and software with a minimum of time
and investment.
Installation Checklist
A Model 3700 system installation has the following
components:
Required hardware
• Model 3700 (required).
• Data connection (ethernet or phone line).
• Ethernet Cat 5 standard or crossover cable (required for
lan or direct laptop-to-Model 3700 connection); or
• Phone line and cord (required for modem connection).
Optional hardware
• Analog sensors for temperature, humidity, etc.
• Pulse output transducers for measuring water, electricity,
gas, etc. from existing meters and sensors.
• Additional Modbus RTU devices (e.g., Badger Meter, Veris
Enercept, PML Ion, Emon ProMon, etc).
Next, choose one or more of the following connection
methods.
For LAN installations only:
• Ethernet 10/100Mbit connection point (hub or switch).
• IP address and Netmask (check with system
administrator).
• Gateway address (check with system administrator).
• DNS server address (check with system administrator).
• HTTP Proxy address (optional), may be required if the
Model 3700 is behind a firewall (check with system
administrator).
For dial-out installations only: (Model 3700 initiates a phone call
to your ISP or modem server).
• Phone line with dialtone. May be shared with other
devices such as a fax machine.
• Phone cord for connection to phone system.
• Dial-out access prefixes, and long distance access code if
required (i.e. dial 9 for local line).
• ISP account or Modem Server phone number (check with
ISP).
• DNS server address (check with ISP).
• Time to dial if phone line is shared, choose a time of day
when other devices are not in use, such as 4 a.m.
• A regular telephone for line testing and diagnostics.
For dial-in installations only: (Model 3700 receives/answers a
phone call from your computer)
• Phone line with dialtone must be NOT shared with other
devices (or use appropriate line sharing device).
• Phone cord for connection to phone system.
• Telephone number for the phone line that the Model 3700
will be attached to (so you can call the Model 3700).
• Make note of the Model 3700 dial-in IP/Netmask for future
use.
• A regular telephone for line testing and diagnostics.