Remote Data Collection Device Product Manual

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Documentation Number DCDSS11702 Manual Cover Page

B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104

B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445

Remote Data Collection Device CE

Model DCDSS1

Documentation Number DCDSS11702

This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA

of domestic and imported parts by

International Headquarters

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.

707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA

Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105

Home Page: www.bb-elec.com

Orders e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com

-- Fax (815) 433-5109

Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.com

-- Fax (815) 433-5104

European Headquarters

B&B Electronics Ltd.

Westlink Commercial Park, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland

Phone +353 91-792444 -- Fax +353 91-792445

Home Page: www.bb-europe.com

Orders e-mail: orders@bb-europe.com

Technical Support e-mail: support@bb-europe.com

 2002 B&B Electronics July 2001 -- Revised May 2002

Summary of content (13 pages)

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Remote Data Collection Device CE Model DCDSS1 Documentation Number DCDSS11702 This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA of domestic and imported parts by International Headquarters B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. 707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105 Home Page: www.bb-elec.com Orders e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5109 Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Operation ......................................................... 2 Data Storage......................................................................... 2 Data Buffer and Time Stamping .............................. 2 Polling Strings.......................................................... 2 Data Delivery Triggers .......................................................... 2 Time-Based Trigger ....
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Chapter 1: Introduction B&B Electronics iCaddy is a serial data collection device that uses the Internet to automatically deliver your data. Data is emailed or sent using FTP based on a user-programmable schedule or when its buffer level is reached or based on a digital alarm input. It replaces local or long distance phone calls with an automated Internet connection to your Internet Service Provider.
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Chapter 2: Operation Data Storage Data Buffer and Time Stamping The DCDSS1 has a 60 Kbyte data buffer for storing data collected through the local serial port and time stamp information. The time stamp can be enabled to record the time that the data came into the local serial port. A new time stamp is created when new data is received after one minute of inactivity. Polling Strings Many serial devices require data to be requested before responding.
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Buffer-Based Trigger The buffer-based trigger automatically dials the modem after the data buffer is a determined percentage full. The range is from 10% to 80% in 5% increments. Keeping the buffer trigger below 100% capacity allows for additional data to be stored while the connection is being made. Digital Input Trigger The digital input trigger dials the modem when an input signal is detected on the DCDSS1 digital input. It is a +5 volt signal, which can be set to active high or active low.
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PAGER FAILED DATA OVERFLOW ERROR OVERFLOW PRIMARY DIALUP FAILED PRIMARY AUTHENTICATION FAILED SECONDARY DIALUP FAILED SECONDARY AUTHENTICATION FAILED command structure, etc.) Unable to contact pager or send message Data buffer filled, most recent data stored Error buffer filled, most recent errors stored Unable to connect to ISP1 Unable to verify username/password with ISP1 Unable to connect to ISP2 Unable to verify username/password with ISP2 Serial Ports The DCDSS1 has two serial ports.
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Email Setup The DCDSS1 allows for a primary and secondary mail server. The primary mail server is used when the primary ISP is dialed. The secondary mail server is used when the secondary ISP is dialed. For the primary and secondary mail servers, the IP address, port number and MIME filename need to be supplied by the user. The DCDSS1 stores up to ten email addresses for notification and delivering the collected data. The email addresses can be up to 50 bytes each.
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Time Setup The DCDSS1 setup software uses the local clock from the computer to set the time during configuration. You can adjust the time and date using the supplied configuration software. The DCDSS1 keeps track of the hour, minute, day, month, year, and day of the week. It can also be set up to automatically adjust for daylight savings time. Bypass Mode The DCDSS1 features a Bypass Mode that allows you to make direct modem connections to the remote device.
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Local Buffer Retrieval (New! May 2002) The DCDSS1 also features local buffer retrieval mode. This feature allows the user to manually gather the data or error stored in the buffer at any time locally. This mode is very similar to the remote buffer retrieval method. However, it does not require a modem. It still requires a simple emulation program (like SimpTerm, downloadable from www.bb-elec.com). Instructions: 1) Do not remove power from iCaddy at any time during these steps.
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Chapter 3: Setup The DCDSS1 comes with setup software to run on your PC. The latest version of the setup software can be downloaded from B&B Electronics web site at www.bb-elec.com. This setup software will allow Windows users (Win 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0) to quickly set up the DCDSS1 operational variables, or copy existing variables over to a new device.
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Chapter 4: Specifications Serial Ports Modem Port: Data Rates: ISP: Local Port: Data Rates: Data Bits: Stop Bit: Parity: Serial Data Buffer Size: RS-232, DTE, DB9 male connector 600 – 115,200 baud, N-8-1 only User configurable for primary and secondary (fallback) ISP accounts Supports standard (AT command set) modems RS-232, DTE, DB9 male connector 300 – 115.2 kbps 5, 6, 7, or 8 1, 1.
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Appendix A: Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Model Numbers: Description: Type: Application of Council Directive: Standards: B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company P.O. Box 1040 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA DCDSS1 Remote Data Collection Device Light industrial ITE equipment 89/336/EEC EN 50082-1:1998 EN 61000 (-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-6) William H.