The goal of this guide is to provide functional specifications for the sensor menu.
NOTE: You must follow instructions in “Saving Settings” below to save any of the changes made in this guide.
First, you will need to open a serial terminal to the AMN and arrive at the NeatMon Main Menu. Be sure to disconnect any solar panel or external charger before connecting with USB.
If you are unsure how to get a prompt check the Opening Serial Terminal guide.
Press 'C' to stop booting and configure.......
NeatMon Main Menu
1: Network config
2: Sensor config
3: Utilities
x: < Save & Quit
>2After pressing “C” during the reboot cycle of the node, select Sensor config from the neatMon Main Menu.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>
NOTE: Refer to sensor guides for specific sensor configuration. Links to sensors can be found on the Sensors page here.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>1Select Add sensor.
Create sensor
Select type:
1: nM TPRH sensor
2: nM NCTP sensor
3: nM GPIO analog (4v max)
4: nM digital counter
5: nM air quality monitor
6: Generic SDI-12 Sensor
7: Sentek RS485 SM
8: LeafMon sensor
9: Next page....
x: <Back
>9
Sensor list continued...
Select type:
1: nM+ A1/A2 analog (5v max)
2: Relay Controller - 8 Relay
3: Relay Controller - RS485
4: Davis VP2 Weather Station - RS485
5: High frequency kHz counter
6: GPIO Pulse counter
7: Modbus Sensor
8: HD GPS (ZED-F9P)
9: Next page....
x: <Back to Sensor Menu
>9
Sensor list continued...
Select type:
1: EXP-ADC-16P
2: Bridge/24-bit ADC
3: nM+ Relay-DCL-3
4: nM+ THCO2 sensor
5: Bluetooth sensor
x: <Back to Sensor Menu
<x
You will now see the sensor list. There are multiple pages of sensor options. Enter the number of the sensor you would like to add. If you don't see the sensor you're looking for, enter 9 to select Next page… to continue to the next page of options. Enter x to go back to the Sensor Menu.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>2
Battery monitor is now disabled
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Enable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
x: <Back
>2
Battery monitor is now enabled
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
x: <BackSelect Disable Battery monitor to enable or disable the battery monitor. It is recommended to leave the battery monitor enabled. After inputting your selection, you will automatically be returned to the Sensor Config page with the battery monitor status updated.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>3
Retrieved 2 sensors from memory
ID | Sensor name
1 | sm1-0
Type: sm [4]
Sample rate (mins): 15
Interface: SDI12
Port: 1
Misc:
Query: Manual Cfg
SDI-12 Address: 0
Strict Response Check: Enabled
XT command: Enabled
Measurement command: 'aM0!'
aMx! Response Check: True
Max Response Wait Time: 15
---------------------------------
2 | ldg
Type: sm [4]
Sample rate (mins): 60
Interface: SDI12
Port: 1
Misc:
Query: Manual Cfg
SDI-12 Address: 0
Strict Response Check: Enabled
Measurement command: 'aM3!'
aMx! Response Check: True
Max Response Wait Time: 15
Press any key to escape
Select List sensors to view which sensors are currently configured. Press any key to escape and return to the Sensor Config page.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>4
Select Delete sensor.
ID | Sensor name
---------------------------------
1 | sm1-0
Type: sm [4]
Sample rate (mins): 15
Interface: SDI12
Port: 1
Misc:
Query: Manual Cfg
SDI-12 Address: 0
Strict Response Check: Enabled
XT command: Enabled
Measurement command: 'aM0!'
aMx! Response Check: True
Max Response Wait Time: 15
---------------------------------
2 | ldg
Type: sm [4]
Sample rate (mins): 60
Interface: SDI12
Port: 1
Misc:
Query: Manual Cfg
SDI-12 Address: 0
Strict Response Check: Enabled
Measurement command: 'aM3!'
aMx! Response Check: True
Max Response Wait Time: 15
Enter index of sensor to delete (x to cancel): 2
Recovered 60 bytes! (166032|166092)Enter the ID number of the sensor you would like to delete (left column) or x to cancel. You will automatically be returned to the Sensor Config menu after entering your input.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>5Select test read sensors.
ID | Sensor name
---------------------------------
0 | Battery monitor---------------------------------
1 | sm1-0
Type: sm [4]
Sample rate (mins): 15
Interface: SDI12
Port: 1
Misc:
Query: Manual Cfg
SDI-12 Address: 0
Strict Response Check: Enabled
XT command: Enabled
Measurement command: 'aM0!'
aMx! Response Check: True
Max Response Wait Time: 15
---------------------------------
2 | ldg
Type: sm [4]
Sample rate (mins): 60
Interface: SDI12
Port: 1
Misc:
Query: Manual Cfg
SDI-12 Address: 0
Strict Response Check: Enabled
Measurement command: 'aM3!'
aMx! Response Check: True
Max Response Wait Time: 15
Enter ID of sensor to read (x to cancel): 2
Enter the ID number of the sensor you would like to read (e.g. 2 for “ldg” above), or x to cancel and return to the Sensor Config menu.
Power: 3V3_SW power enabled
Power: 12V/5V power enabled
<data omitted>
Read again? Y/n
The sensor will now be read if you entered a sensor and if it is wired and configured properly (example above has no sensor). Enter Y to read the sensor again, or n to exit back to the Sensor Config menu.
Customers with standard configurations may have Sensor Setup macros. If you fall under this category, follow the steps below to add your sensor configurations in one simple step.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>6
Enter hostname/code: waterpoint
Menu: Sensor Setup Code [waterpoint]
Setting up Waterpoint sensorsSelect Setup sensors with vendor ID.
Enter hostname/code: companyxyz
Menu: Sensor Setup Code [companyxyz]
Setting up companyxyz sensors
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
Enter your company code (example companxyz above) to add the standard sensor array for your company. You will be returned to the Sensor Config menu automatically once the sensors are added.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>3
Retrieved 3 sensors from memory
Index | Sensor name | ID
--------------------------------------------------
1 | ex1 | 38434
Type: av [1]
Sample rate (mins): 15
Interface: Analog voltage
Port: 1
Misc:
Using: analog
M: 0.0024
B: 0.0000
Excitation time: 1000ms
--------------------------------------------------
2 | ex2 | 38434
Type: av [1]
Sample rate (mins): 15
Interface: Analog voltage
Port: 2
Misc:
Using: analog
M: 0.1212
B: 0.0000
Excitation time: 1000ms
--------------------------------------------------
3 | ex3 | 38434
Type: adc [8]
Sample rate (mins): 15
Interface: I2C
Port: 0
Misc:
Channel: A1
M: 1.0000
B: 0.0000
Excitation time: 1000ms
Press any key to escapeSensor configurations can be confirmed by selecting List sensors option under the Sensor Config menu (see example above).
You MUST follow one of the two following options to save changes made to sensors or configurations.
Sensor Config
1: Add sensor
2: Disable Battery monitor
3: List sensors
4: Delete sensor
5: Test read sensors
6: Setup sensors with vendor ID
x: <Back
>x
Exiting...Enter x to select <Back to return to Main Menu
neatMon Main Menu
1: Network Config
2: Sensor Config
3: Utilities
x: < Save & Quit
>x
Quitting...
Memory: Configuration Saved! (Used 1032/4040 bytes)
Resetting node now..Enter x to select < Save & Quit. Changes will be saved and the node will reboot.
neatMon Main Menu
1: Network Config
2: Sensor Config
3: Utilities
x: < Save Config & Quit
>3Select Utilities from the neatMon Main Menu.
Utility Menu
1: Display permanent config
2: Save/write updates to permanent config
3: Undo changes to temporary config
4: Reset to default configuration or format drive
5: Enable Demo mode
6: Unit test
7: Interface with port
8: Configure sleep and power settings
9: Configure unit type
x: <Back
>2
Memory: Configuration Saved! (Used 1055/4040 bytes)
Resetting node now..Select Save/write updates to permanent config. Changes will be saved and the node will reboot.