Neon Remote Logger - Industrial Series

Models 3004, 3008 and 3016

  • Overview

    The Industrial Neon Remote Loggers (NRLs) are self-contained data loggers/RTUs with 4, 8 or 16 high-resolution analog channels that are housed in a compact metal case. They are designed to connect to sensors in the field, collect readings from those sensors and transmit the collected data to a central Neon server. Alternatively, they can be set up to operate as a stand-alone datalogger/RTU. The NRLs can be configured to transmit data via a cellular 3G/4G/LTE, Cat M1 and NBIoT, Iridium SBD Iridium Certus, Inmarsat BGAN or Ethernet networks.

    All NRL/RTU units routinely collect and log sensor data. NRLs then periodically connect to a central Neon comms and web server via an IP network and use a push data model to upload the logged data. The central Neon server can be cloud-hosted, virtual, or physical. The Neon server is offered as a Neon data-hosted service using a Unidata Neon server for a monthly fee. Otherwise, customers can purchase a Neon server license and run the Neon software on their own server. The Neon system receives, processes, displays, stores, and reports collected data in many ways. The Neon system also can issue control commands based on pre-set algorithms and issue alarms/notifications via several mediums. Alarm setpoints can be set up on the NRL/RTU unit itself as well as on the Neon central server. The alarm notifications can be sent via several methods, including email and SMS text messages. Alarm triggers can initiate physical actions in the field, such as turning pumps on and off or activating other control functions based on the internal program within the NRL/RTU.

    The Neon system has fully bi-directional communications between the NRL/RTU units and the central Neon server. This allows for remote diagnosis, remote programming and remote firmware updating for the operation of the remote equipment, thereby reducing costly site visits. NRL/RTU units can be configured to read sensors, log data internally to local memory and push data to the central Neon server at user-settable intervals such as once a minute, every few minutes, every hour, or once a day. Data is to be viewed on the Neon Web server in near real-time from any browser and can be reported to other systems using email, FTP, and web services.

    3004 LCD Neon Remote Logger
    3008 NRL
    3016 NRL

  • Specifications 3004

    Physical specifications

    Material: Powder Coated Aluminium Enclosure
    Size: 182mm x 110mm x 46mm (LxWxH), 400g
    Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C. Not affected by humidity
    Antennae: Model dependant, external stub/whip

    Integrated logger specifications

    Storage memory: 7.5Mbytes Flash (non-volatile), 3.75 Million log data points
    Memory expansion: SD card, micro size, 32Gbyte maximum capacity, 16 Billion log data points
    Scan rate: Programmable from 1 second to 5 minutes
    Log rate: Programmable from 1 second to 24 hours
    Time clock:
    Battery Backed Real Time Clock (RTC),
    Accuracy +/- 10 seconds/month (non- Neon version),
    locked to server time clock (Neon version)
    CPU: 16 Bit, 20MHz, Ultra-Low Power

    Electrical specifications

    External power: 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs)
    Current draw: less than 800μA standby, max 500mA active
    RTC backup battery: 3.6V Li coin cell (5-year life)
    Instrument power: 5V regulated, 100mA fused

    Analog channels: Default 4, Single-ended (max) or 2 Differential (max),
    24-bit resolution, 4 user-selectable gain ranges:
    0 to 5V (gain = 1)
    0 to 1.25V (gain = 4)
    0 to 312.5mV (gain = 16)
    to 0 to 39.0625mV (gain = 128)
    Modbus: 1 independent channel, RS485,
    RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max),
    functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16
    SDI-12: 1 independent channel, SDI interface, 16 channels, bi-directional
    Counters: Default 4,
    2 x 16 bit, DC to 20kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0,C2);
    2 x 16 bit, dc to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1,C3)
    Digital outputs: 1, open-drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max
    Relays: 1, normally open and normally closed contacts, 1A 30V DC, 0.5A 125V AC
    Configuration port: USB-B port and SD Micro Card
    Modem interface: Optional
    – Internal Cellular 3G/4G/LTE Modem, Single SIM card support
    – Internal NBIoT
    – Internal Satelitte Iridium Modem
    – External Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Hughes 9502
    – External Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Sabre Ranger
    – External Satellite Certus Iridium RockRemote
    – External Satellite Certus Iridium SkyLink
    Data interface: SD micro card
    LCD display optional: 320 x 240, colour, resistive touch panel
    Keypad comes with LCD option only: 5 button membrane keypad
    HSIO: Yes
    Bluetooth: Optional
    Solar Controller: Suitable for 12V up to 20W Solar Panels 12V 14Ah SLA Battery or smaller, 1A charge current limit
    Accelerometer: Senses changes in logger orientation
    Barometer: 260-1260hPa Absolute Digital Output

  • Specifications 3008

    Physical specifications

    Material: Powder Coated Aluminium Enclosure
    Size: 282mm x 122mm x 40mm (LxWxH), 650g
    Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C. Not affected by humidity
    Antennae: Model dependent, external stub/whip/satellite antenna

    Integrated logger specifications

    Storage memory: 7.5Mbytes Flash (non-volatile), 3.75 Million log data points
    Memory expansion: SD card, micro size, 32Gbyte maximum capacity, 16 Billion log data points
    Scan rate: Programmable from 1 second to 5 minutes
    Log rate: Programmable from 1 second to 24 hours
    Time clock:
    Battery Backed Real Time Clock (RTC),
    Accuracy +/- 10 seconds/month (non- Neon version),
    locked to server time clock (Neon version)
    CPU: 16 Bit, 20MHz, Ultra-Low Power

    Electrical specifications

    External power: 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs)
    Current draw: less than 1.7mA standby, max 500mA active
    RTC backup battery: 3.6V Li coin cell (5-year life)
    Instrument power: 12V regulated, 200mA fused, 5V regulated, 100mA fused
    Analog channels: 8 Single-ended (max) or 4 Differential (max),
    24-bit resolution, 4 user-selectable gain ranges:
    0 to 5V (gain = 1)
    0 to 1.25V (gain = 4)
    0 to 312.5mV (gain = 16)
    to 0 to 39.0625mV (gain = 128)

    Modbus: 2 independent channels, RS485,
    RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max),
    functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16
    SDI-12: 2 independent channels, SDI V1.3 Compliant, instrument and recorder modes supported
    Counters: 4,
    2 x 16 bit, DC to 20kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0,C2);
    2 x 16 bit, dc to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1,C3)
    Digital outputs: 1, open-drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max
    Relays: 2, Normally Open and Normally Closed Contacts, 1A 30V DC, 0.5A 125V AC
    Configuration port:
    USB-B port
    Bluetooth Low Power Wireless interface
    Modem interface:
    – Internal Cellular 3G/4G/LTE Modem, Dual SIM card support
    – Internal NBIoT
    – Internal Satelitte Iridium Modem
    – External Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Hughes 9502
    – External Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Sabre Ranger
    – External Satellite Certus Iridium RockRemote
    – External Satellite Certus Iridium SkyLink
    Serial Instrument: RS232 port, full implementation (all 9 signals available), baud rate 115200 max
    Data interface: USB-B port and SD Micro Card
    Ethernet port: 10/100 Mbit
    LCD display: 320 x 240, colour, resistive touch panel
    Keypad: 5 button membrane keypad
    HSIO: No
    Bluetooth: Optional
    Solar Controller: Suitable for 12V up to 20W Solar Panels 12V 14Ah SLA Battery or smaller, 1A charge current limit
    Accelerometer: Senses changes in logger orientation
    Barometer: 260-1260hPa Absolute Digital Output

  • Specifications 3016

    Physical specifications

    Material: Powder Coated Aluminium Enclosure
    Size: 295mm x 160mm x 40mm (LxWxH),850 grams
    Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C. Not affected by humidity
    Antennae: Model dependent, external stub/whip/satellite antenna

    Integrated logger specifications

    Storage memory: 7.5Mbytes Flash (non-volatile), 3.75 Million log data points
    Memory expansion: SD card, micro size, 32Gbyte maximum capacity, 16 Billion log data points
    Scan rate: Programmable from 1 second to 5 minutes
    Log rate: Programmable from 1 second to 24 hours
    Time clock:
    Battery Backed Real Time Clock (RTC),
    Accuracy +/- 10 seconds/month (non- Neon version),
    locked to server time clock (Neon version)
    CPU: 16 Bit, 20MHz, Ultra-Low Power

    Electrical specifications

    External power: 9 to 30V DC (provision for dual power inputs)
    Current draw: less than 1.2mA standby, max 500mA active
    RTC backup battery: 3.6V Li coin cell (5-year life)
    Instrument power: 12V regulated, 200mA fused, 5V regulated, 100mA fused
    Analog channels:16 Single-ended (max) or 8 Differential (max),
    24-bit resolution, 4 user-selectable gain ranges:
    0 to 5V (gain = 1)
    0 to 1.25V (gain = 4)
    0 to 312.5mV (gain = 16)
    to 0 to 39.0625mV (gain = 128)

    Modbus: 2 independent channels, RS485,
    RTU or ASCII protocol, 57600 baud (max),
    functions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05/15, 06/16
    SDI-12: 2 independent channels, SDI V1.3 Compliant, instrument and recorder modes supported
    Unidata HSIO: High-speed serial interface, 16 channels, bi-directional
    Counters: 4,
    2 x 16 bit, DC to 20kHz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C0,C2);
    2 x 16 bit, dc to 300Hz potential free contacts or 0 to 5V DC digital input (C1,C3)
    Digital inputs: 4, Low<1.1V, High >2.05V, Max = 5V DC
    Digital outputs: 2, open-drain FET, 30V DC, 250mA max
    Relays: 2, Normally Open and Normally Closed Contacts, 1A 30V DC, 0.5A 125V AC
    Configuration port:
    RS232 serial port, 115200 maximum baud rate
    USB-B port
    Bluetooth Low Power Wireless interface
    Modem Options:
    – Internal Cellular 3G/4G/LTE Modem, Dual SIM card support
    – Internal NBIoT
    – Internal Satelitte Iridium Modem
    – External Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Hughes 9502
    – External Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Sabre Ranger
    – External Satellite Certus Iridium RockRemote
    – External Satellite Certus Iridium SkyLink
    Serial Instrument: RS232 port, full implementation (all 9 signals available), baud rate 115200 max
    Data interface: USB B Port and SD Micro Card
    Ethernet port: 10/100 Mbit
    LCD display: 320 x 240, colour, resistive touch panel
    Keypad: 5 button membrane keypad
    HSIO: Yes
    Bluetooth: Optional
    Solar Controller: Suitable for 12V up to 20W Solar Panels 12V 14Ah SLA Battery or smaller, 1A charge current limit
    Accelerometer: Senses changes in logger orientation
    Barometer: 260-1260hPa Absolute Digital Output

  • Ordering Information

    Model Description
    300X-M1 0 L M2 Industrial (Metal Enclosure) Neon Remote Logger
    X - Options 4
    4-Channel Neon Remote Logger
    8
    8-Channel Neon Remote Logger
    16
    16-Channel Neon Remote Logger
    M1 - Options 0
    Standalone
    C
    Cellular 3G/4G/LTE
    N
    NBIoT
    S
    Iridium SBD
    L - Options
    (Only optional with 3004)
    0
    No LCD
    L
    With LCD
    M2 - Options 0
    None
    BH
    Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Hughes 9502
    BS
    Satellite Inmarsat BGAN Sabre Ranger
    CR
    Satellite Certus Iridium RockRemote
    CS
    Satellite Certus Iridium SkyLink

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