9003.

0002

TELETRANS-W4K
APPLICATION
Remote management,
configuration and control system

USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENT
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1. System Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 7

1.2. “Keep Alive” ........................................................................................................................................... 8

1.3. Compatibility with Cluster ..................................................................................................................... 8

1.4. System Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 9

2. Teletrans-W4K General Considerations ........................................................................................................ 10

3. Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1. File ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

3.1.1. Change User..................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1.2. Change Password ............................................................................................................................. 14

3.1.3. Exit ................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2. View ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.2.1. Stations Manager............................................................................................................................. 15

3.2.2. System Tasks .................................................................................................................................... 15

3.2.3. Communications Channels .............................................................................................................. 15

3.2.4. System Events .................................................................................................................................. 15

3.3. Tools ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.3.1. Language.......................................................................................................................................... 16

3.3.2. Arrange Windows ............................................................................................................................ 16

3.3.3. Options ............................................................................................................................................ 16

3.3.4. Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 22

3.3.5. Connections ..................................................................................................................................... 24

3.4. Help ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.4.1. Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 26

3.4.2. About... ............................................................................................................................................ 27

4. Toolbar .......................................................................................................................................................... 28

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4.1. Windows Arrangement ........................................................................................................................ 28

4.1.1. Standard Arrangement .................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.2. Tile Arrangement ............................................................................................................................. 28

4.1.3. Cascade Arrangement ..................................................................................................................... 29

4.2. Station Manager Window .................................................................................................................... 30

4.3. System Tasks Window.......................................................................................................................... 30

4.4. System Events Window ........................................................................................................................ 30

4.5. Communication Channels Window ...................................................................................................... 30

4.6. System Options .................................................................................................................................... 30

5. Status Bar ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

6. Stations Manager .......................................................................................................................................... 32

6.1. New Station.......................................................................................................................................... 33

6.1.1. Copy the Station’s Configuration ..................................................................................................... 33

6.1.2. Configure the Station’s Essential Data............................................................................................. 36

6.1.3. Configuration Option Designed for Manufacturing Department .................................................... 37

6.1.4. Recovery from a XML File ................................................................................................................ 38

6.2. Delete a Station.................................................................................................................................... 39

6.3. Edit a Station ........................................................................................................................................ 41

6.3.1. Basic Data ........................................................................................................................................ 41

6.3.2. Communication ............................................................................................................................... 42

6.3.3. Location ........................................................................................................................................... 49

6.3.4. Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 51

6.3.5. Storage............................................................................................................................................. 73

6.3.6. Station Analysis................................................................................................................................ 74

6.4. Exec. a Station ...................................................................................................................................... 75

6.4.1. Edit ................................................................................................................................................... 76

6.4.2. Basic Test ......................................................................................................................................... 76

6.4.3. Advanced Test ................................................................................................................................. 77

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6.4.4. Synchronization ............................................................................................................................... 78

6.4.5. Instantaneous Values ...................................................................................................................... 79

6.4.6. Stored Values ................................................................................................................................... 81

6.4.7. Images ............................................................................................................................................. 82

6.4.8. Request Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 82

6.4.9. Send Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 83

6.4.10. Send Firmware ............................................................................................................................ 84

6.4.11. Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 85

6.4.12. Stop ............................................................................................................................................. 90

6.5. Map ...................................................................................................................................................... 91

6.6. Order Stations (Using Numbers) .......................................................................................................... 93

6.7. Order Stations (Using Names) .............................................................................................................. 93

6.8. Operating Modes ................................................................................................................................. 93

6.8.1. Active Station ................................................................................................................................... 93

6.8.2. Standby Station ............................................................................................................................... 93

6.8.3. Station in Alarm Status .................................................................................................................... 93

6.9. Versions Conflict .................................................................................................................................. 94

7. System Tasks.................................................................................................................................................. 95

7.1. New Task .............................................................................................................................................. 95

7.2. Edit Task ............................................................................................................................................... 99

7.3. Delete Task........................................................................................................................................... 99

7.4. Run Task ............................................................................................................................................... 99

8. System Events.............................................................................................................................................. 100

9. Communication Channels............................................................................................................................ 102

9.1. Channel Information .......................................................................................................................... 102

9.2. Close Connetion ................................................................................................................................. 103

10. Technical Support ................................................................................................................................... 104

Anex A: Basic Concepts........................................................................................................................................ 105

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Simbols and Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. 105

References ........................................................................................................................................................... 108

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Since 1974, GEONICA has been designing and manufacturing a complete series of remote
measurement, data logging and data transmission stations for applications in diverse sectors of
Meteorology, Hydrology or Oceanography as well as for Environmental surveillance for Industry and
for investigating all fields relating to Earth Sciences in general.

The Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) Series 3000C includes several remote communication systems
(Public Switched Telephone Network, GSM, GPRS, Internet, Wi-Fi, optical fiber, radio, Bluetooth...) to
communicate and manage the station.

In order to manage properly these communication systems and control a complete SAD network
remotely, GEONICA has developed the last version of Teletrans-W4K, based on Microsoft .NET
platform, written in C#.

Teletrans-W4K software can be installed as a standalone software on a central server or as part of

the Geonica Suite-3K software package.

The next figure shows the components, hardware and software, of a remote Data Acquisition System
(SAD) and its connection to a network management station.

Meterological
Teletrans-W4K
Station 1
Application

Communications
- IIS
Systems Web Service
- CASSINI
Meterological RS-232/422/485, Radio,
Station 2 PSTN, Optic Fibre, GSM,
GPRS, Ethernet, etc.

... Data Base

Server

Meterological DATA RECEPTION

Station n CENTRE

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Teletrans-W4K is based on the use of web services for communications and database management.
Usually, two types of web services are used: IIS and Cassini. The user can select the web service more
suitable for his system.
 IIS (Internet Information Service): It is a web service designed to work with Microsoft
Windows. IIS services provide the required tools and functionality to manage a secure web
server in an easy way.
 Cassini Web Service: It is another type of web service. It is free and it can run in operating
systems that don’t support IIS.

By default, IIS is installed in Windows 7 and Windows Server. In these cases, IIS is included but not
enabled. Enable it in: Control Panel -> Enable/disable Windows features -> IIS.

However, in other operating systems like Windows XP and earlier, IIS is also included and not
enabled, but when you try to enable it the system requires the installation CD. If you don’t have this
CD, Cassini web service installation is recommended. Cassini web service, if desired, can be used in
previous cases where IIS was installed too.

The previous diagram represents the system architecture. Teletrans-W4K, web server and database
server are represented in different PCs but you must take into account that they can be installed
even on the same PC. There are no restrictions about this item but it is recommended to install the
three systems in the same LAN because of efficiency.

Teletrans-W4K also allows task multiplexing; e.g. Multiple users can access to the same service, open
multiple Teletrans-W4K application windows on PC, etc.

1.2. “KEEP ALIVE”

Teletrans-W4K application includes the new “Keep Alive” functionality, very useful in uninterrupted
applications servers. It allows to dectec quickly if the server has been dropped and in this case it
restores it automatically.

1.3. COMPATIBILITY WITH CLUSTER

Many of the most modern applications require the installation of “clusters”, characterized by their
distribution of workload over multiple servers, ensuring that tasks will be executed even if a node
fails. In this mode of operation, various machines act as one machine for user point of view. The main
advantage of using “Clusters” is that if one of the machines fails, the application continues running
because another machine takes the control. “Cluster” operation mode requires including some
additional features in applications, for example, change between idle and active status. Teletrans-
W4K includes all the necessary mechanisms to work safely on this mode.

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1.4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following programs are required for a proper installation and operation of Teletrans-W4K
application:

 .Net Framework 3.5

 Windows Installer 3.1
 Web service. User IIS or Cassini web service.

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2. TELETRANS-W4K GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Now, we will examine in depth components and operation of the Teletrans-W4K software. For a
better understanding of the technical details of the Data Acquisition System hardware, refer to
“Appendix A: Basic Concepts” at the end of this manual or to the “3000C Series MTD / HDT Operation
Manual” [Doc 9012.0014].

Once installed, the Teletrans-W4K software can be launched, which will bring up the following
screen:

User name Normal/Advanced user

Database access password. By default

Password
password is left bank.

By default, the first time Teletrans-W4K is started, the application connects to MeteoStation.mdb
database, an Access file.

Once the connection to the database is correctly made, Teletrans-W4K main window will be shown:

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Teletrans-W4K has usual Windows software components (menu bar, toolbar, windows…), making it
easy to operate even for inexperienced users.

Menu bar
File Window, Tools and Help menus.
See section 3

Windows Arrangement: predetermined, cascade and tile

layouts, respectively.

Show/hide Stations window.

Show/hide System task window.

Toolbar

See section 4
Show/hide Communication channels window

Show/hide System events window

Open System configuration

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Status bar Provides the general status of the application; It is located on the bottom
See section 5 of the screen.

Stations window This shows the network of stations to which the user has access. If the user
has enough privileges, it will be possible to create, edit, execute and delete
See section 6 stations.

System tasks Automatic tasks requesting DAS values and schedule synchronization can
window be programmed here, defining the execution time, frequency, priority and
See section 7 additional attempts for said tasks.

Communication The channel over which communication is established for each station, the
channels window type of channel (serial port, modem port...), the station number with
which the communication is established, communication status and any
See section 9 other comments are shown here.

System events Results of the execution of different commands, whether programmed or

window manual user commands, are shown in this window. A list is provided with
the event, date, time, station associated with the event and a description.
See section 8 It shows more detailed information on the current event status.

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3. MENU BAR

3.1. FILE
Give options to open and close databases, change user and exit Teletrans-W4K.

3.1.1. CHANGE USER

This application allows different types of users with different permissions: Normal and Advanced. It is
also possible to switch between these users.

Advanced: User has full access to all software functions.

Normal: User has not access to critical functions. Normal user cannot change DAS internal
configuration, he only can access to instantaneous data, stored data and pictures download.

Two profiles exist to avoid users (Normal users) with less experience and system knowledge that
advanced users accidentally make changes that cause data losses.

The application allows user change clicking on: File -> Change User.

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3.1.2. CHANGE PASSWORD

The password is configured to restrict the access to the application. If the password entered is wrong,
a warning message will appear on screen.

The password can be modified clicking on File -> Change password.

Using the application without password

The application can work without password if you select “Don’t use password in the future” inside
File -> Change password window.

3.1.3. EXIT

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Clicking on this button, you will leave the application.

3.2. VIEW

3.2.1. STATIONS MANAGER

View -> Stations Manager option allows showing and hiding the Stations manager window. Station
Manager Window contains the stations that can be accessed using Teletrans-W4K.

3.2.2. SYSTEM TASKS

View -> System Tasks option allows showing and hiding the System Tasks window. This window
contains the taks programmed in the system.

3.2.3. COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS

View -> Communications Channels option allows showing and hiding the Communication Channels
window.

3.2.4. SYSTEM EVENTS

View -> System Events option allows showing and hiding the System Events window. This window
contains the incidences that could appear in the system during operation.

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3.3. TOOLS
3.3.1. LANGUAGE
This option allows changing the language of the application. Once modified the language, you will
have to enter “User” and “Password” again.

3.3.2. ARRANGE WINDOWS

User can select the windows distribution: predetermined, cascade and tile layouts, respectively.

For more information about the different windows arrangement, see section 4.1.

3.3.3. OPTIONS

Through the Tools -> Options window, user can modify general parameters, communication over
TCP/IP communication, local and remote storage, configuration of alarms reception, etc.

3.3.3.1. G ENERAL T AB

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The following table summarizes the functions of the previous window.

This is the time that lapses before instantaneous values are

Time between instantaneous requested again. These data are captured approximately
values requests each second, so it is recommended that the wait plus the
capture time is set to one second as a minimum.

TCP/IP Configuration Client/Server and communication port configuration

The station is configured in factory as client or as server.

Upon activating this option, Teletrans-W4K will
Enable TCP/IP server automatically adapt to the corresponding server or client
mode, according to the station's original configuration.

This is the definition of the port that is exclusively dedicated

IP server connection port to exchanging information according to this protocol.

Enable this option to allow local storage of events, tasks and

pictures.
Storage If enabled, enter the local directory.
A local directory is a directory placed in the same PC where
Teletrans-W4K application is installed.

Store Event log for manual Enable / Disable storage of manual tasks events.
tasks

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Enable / Disable storage of manual tasks data.

Store Data log for manual tasks Manual tasks are those actions run from “Execute Station”
window. E.g. instantaneous data requests.

Enable / Disable storage of images when they are requested

Store images manually.

Enable / Disable remote storage.

Remote storage “Remote storage” is the storage made in directories placed
in the PC where web service is installed.

Data directory server Data directory server where remote storage occurs.

3.3.3.2. W INDOWS T AB

The following table summarizes the functions of the previous window.

Events Window

Enable this option to update events window

Update events window
automatically.

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Update time (ms) Time (miliseconds) between two updates.

Number of events shown in events The number of events displayed in the System events
window window can be selected.

Tasks Window

Enable this option to update tasks window

Update tasks window automatically.

Update Time (ms) Time (miliseconds) between two updates.

Channels Window

Enable this option to update channels window

Update channels window automatically.

Update time (ms) Time (miliseconds) between two updates.

Station Window

Time between two screen refreshes at “Stations”

Time to check running tasks (ms) window.

3.3.3.3. A LARMS T AB

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The following table summarizes the functions of the previous window.

SMS Alarms. The function of these fields is to configure the alarms reception by SMS from the
station to a modem connected to PC where Web Service is stayed.

Activate alarm reception through It enables or disables the reception of alarms through SMS
SMS (Short Message Service).

Port of modem connected for receiving alarms. The service

Modem Port will open this port to wait for alarms reception.

Time to check SMS messages Frequency used by Teletrans to check if there are new alert
(ms) messages.

TCP/IP Alarms. The function of these fields is to configure the alarms reception by TCP/IP from the
station to the PC.

Activate alarm reception through It enables or disables the reception of alarms through TCP/IP
TCP/IP protocol.

Alarms reception port Port for receiving TCP/IP alarms.

Serial Port Alarms. The function of these fields is to configure the alarms reception by Serial Port
from the station to the PC.

Activate alarm reception through It enables or disables the reception of alarms through serial
Serial Port port.

Serial Port Port of PC where Service is installed connected to the station

through serial port.

Bauds Serial port connection speed (bits per second).

Data Bits Number of data bits in serial communication frames.

Parity Type of parity bits in serial communication frames.

Stop Bits Number of stop bits in serial communication frames.

Time to check alarms (ms) Frequency used by Teletrans to check if there are new alerts.

Sometimes a timeout could be necessary after receiving an

Time to wait before running tasks alarm an before executing automatic tasks (Advanced Test
automatically after alarm and Stored Data Request). Frequently this time is required by
reception (s) communication devices, e.g. modem.

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3.3.3.4. O THER O PTIONS T AB

The following table summarizes the functions of the previous window.

Communication Options. Its function is to indentify the Network Interface destined to

communicate with the stations (In case of PC with multiple network cards).

IP address of network card selected to communicate with

Main IP address
the stations.

Maximum time configured to stablish a remote

Remote connections timeout (ms) connection.

Cluster Options. Advanced options needed to enter the application in a cluster system.

Cluster IP address IP associated to cluster system.

Autocheck max. number of errors Parameter that sets the number o autocheck errors in a
allowed cluster system.

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