Manual Datalogger

Operating instructions
IP Datalogger
OTT netDL 500
OTT netDL 1000
English
We reserve the right to make technical changes and improvements without notice.
Table of contents
1 Scope of supply 5
2 Order numbers and version code 5
3 General safety information 7
4 About these operating instructions 8
5 Introduction 9
5.1 Overview of the OTT netDL IP datalogger 12
6 Overview: Starting up the OTT netDL unit 14
7 Installing the OTT netDL unit 15

7.1 Attaching the OTT netDL unit 15
7.2 Locations of the screw terminal strips and RS-232 interfaces 17
7.3 Connecting sensors having an RS-485 interface (2-wire) 18
7.4 Connecting sensors having an SDI-12 interface 19
7.5 Connecting sensors having a pulse output 20
7.6 Connecting equipment having a status output 20
7.7 Connecting sensors having a voltage output 21
7.8 Connecting sensors having a current output 21
7.9 Connecting the Pt 100 temperature sensor 22
7.10 Connecting sensors having a potentiometer (5 kOhms) 22
7.11 Connecting sensors having an RS-232 interface 23
7.12 Connecting switching contacts 23
7.13 Connecting 4-20 mA outputs 24
7.14 Connecting status outputs 25
7.15 Connecting the power supply to the OTT netDL unit 25
7.16 Connecting the GSM cellular radio antenna and inserting the SIM card 26
7.17 Connecting external communication equipment 27
7.18 Connecting an Ethernet LAN or DSL router 28
7.19 Connecting to the USB device interface 28
8 Setting OTT netDL operating parameters 29

8.1 Installing the OTT Data Logger Operating Program 29
8.2 Establishing the PC/OTT netDL communication link (on site) 29
8.3 Introduction: Setting OTT netDL operating parameters 31
9 Operating/configuring the OTT netDL unit on site 32

9.1 Determining and displaying instantaneous values (Observer function) 32
9.2 Entering observer texts (extended Observer function) 34
9.3 Scaling instantaneous values/stored values (set offset) 35
9.4 Displaying/setting date and time 36
9.5 Entering manual values into a manual sensor 36
9.6 Displaying information on transmissions over the Internet 37
9.7 Displaying information on connections 38
9.8 Displaying system information 39
9.9 Starting the voice announcer (on site) 40
10 LED indicators 41
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11 Reading out measured data on site 42
12 Updating the OTT netDL firmware 43
13 Overview: Alarm and action management 44
14 Protecting the OTT netDL unit using a password 45
15 Deleting the data memory 46
16 Setting date and time 46
17 Creating and printing the terminal connection diagram 47
18 Creating and printing a device view 47
19 OTT-SDI Transparent mode 48
20 Voice announcer functionality overview 50
21 Error messages 51
21.1 Internal error messages 51
21.2 External error messages 51
21.3 Sensor error messages 51
21.4 Processing module error messages 52
22 Maintenance 53
23 Repair 54
24 Note on the disposal of old units 54
25 Technical data 55
Appendix A: OTT netDL 500 /OTT netDL 1000 declaration of conformity 58
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1 Scope of supply
OTT netDL 500 – 1 IP datalogger incl. 4 physical input channels (1 x RS-485, 1 x SDI-12,
OTT netDL 1000 2 x pulse/status (OTT netDL 1000: 4 x), 2 switching outputs, RS-232 interface
(OTT netDL 1000: 2 x), USB host/USB device interface, Ethernet interface
(RJ-45; OTT netDL 1000), power supply/ground connector, 4 MB measurement
memory, LCD display, 2 status LEDs and jog shuttle; incl. two (OTT netDL 500)
or three (OTT netDL 1000) slots for expansion cards; optional GSM quadband
modem (version code "B…" or "C…")
– 1 universal power supply connector kit
– 1 OTT netDL Software CD-ROM
– 1 operating instructions
– 1 factory acceptance test (FAT) certificate
2 Ordering numbers and version code
OTT netDL 500 IP datalogger 55.553.001.9.0

incl. two slots for expansion cards
– Standard version Axx
– Standard version + GSM modem Bxx
– Standard version + GSM modem including audio codec Cxx
module* for voice announcer through internal GSM modem
OTT netDL 1000 IP datalogger 55.552.001.9.0

incl. three slots for expansion cards
– Standard version Axxx
– Standard version + GSM modem Bxxx
– Standard version + GSM modem including audio codec Cxxx
module* for voice announcer through internal GSM modem
Expansions Analog input card

2 inputs for analog input signals
– 0-20 mA / 4-20 mA
– 0-50 mV / 0-1.25 V / 0-5 V / 0-10 V
– Potentiometer, 5 kOhms
– Pt 100
Analog input card, galvanically isolated 2
Same input signals as for analog input card (see above)
RS-232 input card 3
for OTT sensors with RS-232 interface
Output card 4
Galvanically isolated output signals
– 2 outputs (4-20 mA)
– 4 status outputs (4 x 1 bit; 100 mA)
Barometric input card 5
For connecting a maximum of two pressure probes
containing Keller absolute pressure cells
Enabling the voice announcer functionality; 56.SLA.01M.O.1
default
– Standard voice files may be individually compiled
for the desired announcer text
Enabling the voice announcer functionality; 56.SLA.01M.O.2
custom
– Custom announcer texts incl. factory setting provided by OTT
* digital encoder/decoder for audio devices
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Version code OTT netDL 500
Device versions: Axx Bxx Cxx
– without expansion cards: x00
– with one expansion card: x10 x20 x30 x40 x50
– with two expansion cards: x11 x22 x33 x44 x55
x12 x23 x34 x45
x13 x24 x35
x14 x25
x15
OTT netDL 1000
OTT netDL 1000

Device versions: Axxx Bxxx C x x x)
– without expansion cards: x000
– with one expansion card: x100 x200 x300 x400 x500
– with two expansion cards: x110 x220 x330 x440 x550
x120 x230 x340 x450
x130 x240 x350
x140 x250
x150
– with three expansion cards: x111 x222 x333 x444 x555
x112 x223 x334 x445
x113 x224 x335 x455
x114 x225 x244
x115 x233 x245
x122 x234 x255
x123 x235
x124 x244
x125 x245
x133 x255
x134
x135
x144
x145
x155
Examples
OTT netDL 1000 standard version;
2 RS-232 input cards, 1 barometric input card
Ordering number: 55.552.001.9.0
Version code: A335
OTT netDL 500 standard version + GSM modem;
1 analog input card, 1 output card
Ordering number: 55.553.001.9.0
Version code: B14
Accessories Modem connection cable 97.961.069.9.5

– 1.5 meters, 9-pin Sub-D socket/
9-pin Sub-D plug
OTT netDL/PC data transfer cable 97.961.068.9.5
– 1.5 meters, 9-pin Sub-D socket/
9-pin Sub-D socket
USB connection cable 97.970.065.9.5
– USB connector type A to USB connector type B, 3 m
Flat antenna for GSM modem 97.980.060.9.5
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3 General safety information
Read these operating instructions before using the OTT netDL for the first time!
Become completely familiar with the installation and operation of the OTT
netDL and its accessories!
Note any additional information on dangers given within the individual work
steps.
Only use the OTT netDL and its accessories in the manner described in these
operating instructions.
Make sure that the installation site is sufficiently protected against moisture
(IP 41 type of protection)!
Select the installation site so that the ambient temperature never exceeds or
falls below the allowable temperature range of –40 °C to +70 °C (for device
versions B . . . and C . . . : –30 °C to +70 °C)!
Install the OTT netDL in a closed control cabinet or in a fire protection cabinet!
If the power supply of OTT netDL is a low power source (LPS), this is not
necessary.
Do not open the OTT netDL unit! Sensors, communication equipment, power
supply, switching contacts, or additional components are connected only
through the screw terminal strips/9-pin Sub-D connectors accessible from
outside.
Operate an OTT netDL unit with built-in GSM modem (device versions B . . .
and C . . .) only with the GSM cellular radio antenna connected.
Minimum clearance between antenna and unit: 20 cm!
Before connecting the power supply, check that all wires are properly attached
to the screw terminal strips and/or 9-pin Sub D connectors.
It is essential to comply with the electrical limits given in the "Technical Data"
section.
Connect the OTT netDL only to a power supply providing less than 28 VDC.
Protect the feed line of the supply voltage with a safety fuse (10 A / fast)!
Always use a galvanically isolated safety extra-low voltage (SELV) for
mains supply.
Do not make any changes or retrofits to the OTT netDL!
Have a defective OTT netDL checked and repaired by the OTT repair center.
Under no circumstances carry out any repairs yourself.
Please note: With a nearly full data memory in the OTT netDL
unit, it may take a few minutes after an interruption of the oper-
ating voltage until communication is possible again!
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4 About these operating instructions
These operating instructions (revision "03-0912") cover the OTT netDL software
versions
OTT netDL firmware (operating system) from V 2.25.0
OTT Data Logger Operating Program from V 1.52.0
The version of the operating program can be found via the "Info"
feature in the "Help" menu.
Fig. 1: Info panel of the OTT netDL

operating program showing the current
release number.
The version of the OTT netDL firmware is found in the master data window (refer
to online help) after the OTT netDL configuration has been read into the operating
program.
In Chapter 12 "Updating the OTT netDL firmware" you will find a description on
how to update the OTT netDL firmware.
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5 Introduction
The OTT netDL unit is an Internet protocol (IP) enabled datalogger that is especial-
ly designed for hydrometry, meterology and environmental measuring technology.
It is available in two models: OTT netDL 500 and OTT netDL 1000.
Fig. 2: OTT netDL IP datalogger

Top: OTT netDL 500
Bottom: OTT netDL 1000
The standard version of each datalogger provides four physical input channels, an
LCD display, and a jog shuttle. (The jog shuttle is a special operating button that
can be rotated and pressed.) On request, the OTT netDL is available including
different expansion cards (OTT netDL 500: 2 slots; OTT net DL 1000: 3 slots) and
a built-in GSM modem. Additionally, OTT netDL 1000 has an Ethernet interface
as well as a second serial interface.
Plug-in screw terminal strips allow easy connection of sensors and power supply
without having to open the unit. Two LEDs show the operating states of the data-
logger as well as of the GSM modem.
Configuration and parametrization are carried out using the "OTT Data Logger
Operating Program" PC software. This software allows the system to be conve-
niently and flexibly tailored to a wide range of measurement requirements of a
station.
All inputs are equipped with an internal overvoltage protection. The very low
power consumption allows the unit to be operated with solar power without
problem.
Using the internal or external GSM modem (cellular radio modem), remote data
communication as well as remote parametrization may be done over the GSM
cellular radio network (GSM = Global System for Mobile Communications).
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The remote data communication can be optionally carried out via a dial-up tele-
phone connection, by SMS text messages, or using the packet-based GPRS mobile
radio transmission service (General Packet Radio Service). The OTT netDL 1000
unit also provides remote data communication through the Ethernet interface.
Similarly, remote data communication may be carried out via a satellite trans-
mitter or a cable modem.
Furthermore, the OTT netDL has individually configurable alarm and action manage-
ment: If particular events occur, OTT netDL independently generates an alarm and
sends this via a modem e.g. to a control center. It is also possible to control exter-
nal devices via switching contacts.
For both OTT netDL models, optional voice announcer functionality is available. It
allows measured values and alarm messages to be announced through a dial-up
connection. This functionality requires a voice-enabled modem (analog or ISDN)
or the internal GSM modem (C version code…) to be used. Depending on the
particular requirements, OTT will configure custom announcer texts or provide
standard voice modules for individually compiling the announcer texts. When an
external analog modem is used, measured values may also be announced on site.
Fig. 3: Datalogger front panels

with the status LEDs, USB interfaces
Jog shuttle
(left: Host; right: Device), and the
plug-in screw terminal strips.
The figure shows the OTT netDL 500
unit including two expansion cards
and internal GSM modem and the
OTT netDL 1000 standard version
without any expansion cards.
SIM card holder GSM antenna

connector
USB interfaces LCD display
Plug-in screw terminal strips

for connecting sensors
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Fig. 4: Datalogger rear panels
including the screw terminal strips
for power supply and switching contacts.
Serial interface Plug-in screw terminal strip

(RS-232/COM 1) for voltage supply
and switching contacts
Jog shuttle
Serial interface Plug-in screw terminal strip

(RS-232/COM 2) Serial interface for voltage supply
for extended communication (RS-232/COM 1) and switching contacts
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5.1 Overview of the OTT netDL IP datalogger
Sensor inputs
RS-485 interface (e.g. OTT RLS radar sensor, OTT Sonicflow, third-party sen-
sors providing Modbus communication protocol)
RS-232 interface (OTT protocol, e.g. Nimbus bubble sensor) *
SDI-12 interface (e.g. Hydrolab DataSonde DS5, Hydrolab MiniSonde MS5)
Pulse input
Status input (2 x 1 bit)
0-50 mV, 0-1.25 V, 0-5 V, 0-10 V voltage input *

(0) 4-20 mA input (current loop) *
Pt 100 (temperature sensor) *
5 kOhm potentiometer *
Supply voltage (internal)
Monitoring switching output

Monitoring status output
Monitoring 4 … 20 mA output
* only with analog/RS-232 expansion
Communication interfaces
RS-232 interface
USB host interface
USB device interface
Ethernet interface (OTT netDL 1000)
Communication protocols
OTT protocol
Modbus
SDI-12 (native and "SDI-12 via RS-485")
OTT HDR / OTT HDR 1200 (satellite communication)
CREX code (satellite communication)
Terminal mode
OTT-SDI Transparent mode
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
HTTP GET / HTTP POST (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
Socket (Stream or datagram socket)
Outputs
Potential-free switching output (with output card)
Voltage output for supply of sensors (switched Ubat)
The outputs switch e.g. modem, sensor supply, or alarm devices

(potential-free switching output via relay).
4 … 20 mA output
Measured value processing

Sample interval; internal/external
Mean calculation
Totals formation
Scaling "ax + b"
Two-point scaling
Delta storage
Definition of a sensor delay time
Extreme value collection (minimum/maximum)
Filter functions
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Extreme value recording
Linearization table
Arithmetic function
Dewpoint calculation
"Q"-calculation
Tendency determination
Date value capturing
Virtual terminal/virtual sensor (logical channels)
Alarm-/action management: Limit monitoring (threshold/gradient);
status action
Reading out/data transmission

Reading out on site via RS-232 and USB interface
Reading out via modem
Independent data transmission via modem, terminal adapter, or satellite
transmitter
ISDN D channel data transmission possible (X.31)
Independent transmission of alarm messages via SMS (e-mail/fax)
Operating/display elements
LCD display
Jog-Shuttle
LED (logger, modem)
Optional: Voice announcer functionality (internal/external)

General text
Pause
Instantaneous value
Stored value
Stored value time
Tendency
Date values
Encoded value/status
Virtual terminal
Virtual terminal time
Retry
Optional: Connection to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLC via IP (Internet

Protocol)
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6 Overview: Starting up the OTT netDL unit
Starting up a OTT netDL unit is done in a maximum of 10 steps:

Refer to chapter
1. Device versions "B . . ." and "C . . .":
Inserting the SIM card 7.16
2. Attaching the datalogger 7.1
3. Connecting sensors from 7.2
4. Connecting switching contacts* 7.12
5. Connecting 4-20 mA outputs* 7.13
6. Connecting status outputs* 7.14
7. Connecting the power supply 7.15
8. Device versions "B . . ." and "C . . .":
Connecting the GSM cellular radio antenna 7.16
9. Installing and connecting external communication equipment* 7.17
10. OTT netDL 1000: Connecting an Ethernet LAN or DSL router* 7.18
11. Configuring the datalogger and setting operating parameters 8
(also refer to the online help of the operating program)
* Only if required
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7 Installing the OTT netDL unit
7.1 Attaching the datalogger

Requirements of the intended installation site:
Sufficient protection from moisture (IP 41 protection type).
Properly determined space for the electrical cables.
The following operating temperature ranges are kept:
Device version A . . : –40 °C up to +70 °C
Device versions B . . and C . . : –30 °C up to +70 °C
Standard top hat rail (TS 35) mounted at installation site.
Closed control cabinet or fire protection cabinet.
(not required if the power supply of OTT netDL is a low power source)
The dimensions of the OTT netDL can be found in Fig. 6.
Please note: Do not open the OTT netDL unit during installation! There are no
adjustment or operating elements or connecting means inside the housing.
Engage the OTT netDL unit into the top hat rail as shown in Figure 5 (left).
Press the underside of the OTT netDL unit against the top hat rail until it
clicks into place.
Fig. 5: Fastening the OTT netDL unit

to the top hat rail (left)/removing
it from the rail (right).
Top hat rail
Removing the OTT netDL unit: Carefully push the unit a few millimeters upward,
slightly tilt the underside towards your body, and then remove it from the top
hat rail, refer to Figure 5 (right).
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Fig. 6: OTT netDL unit dimensions;
Top: OTT netDL 500 148 18 68
Bottom: OTT netDL 1000
124
102
232 18 68
124
102
all dimensions in mm
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7.2 Overview of the locations of the screw terminal strips
and RS-232 interfaces
Fig. 7: Available positions for the

plug-in screw terminal strips.
The figure shows the OTT netDL 1000
unit without expansion cards.
Factory configuration
(without expansion cards):
OTT netDL 500: C, D + O-P
OTT netDL 1000: C-E + O-P
The specific configuration of your unit
including expansion cards as well as the
positions of the screw terminal strips/
RS-232 interfaces can be obtained from
the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
Certificate attached.
Please note: protect the feed line
of the voltage supply (screw terminal
OTT netDL … 500 1000
strip N, contact 8) with a
safety fuse (10 A / fast)! Voltage supply/
switching contacts1)
Screw terminal strip N N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
UBat 0 V (GND)
UBat 0 V (GND)
UBat (typ. +12 V)
Switching contact 1 0 V
Switching contact 1 UBat
Connection of sensors
Screw terminal strip C, D + C…E+
G … K 2) G … M 2) 1 2 3 4
4-20 mA outputs
Screw terminal strip S-T; U-V S-T; U-V; W-X
1 2 3 4
Status outputs
Screw terminal strip G-H; J-K G-H; J-K; L-M
1 2 3 4
RS-232 interfaces 1 5
Communication COM 1 O-P O-P
6 9
COM 2 – Q-R
Serial sensor input3) G-H; J-K G-H; J-K; L-M
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
1)
4 DTR 9 RI
max. 5 A 5 GND
2)
G … K + G … M only with expansion cards
3)
only with RS-232 imput card
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7.3 Connecting sensors having an RS-485 interface (2-wire)
Fig. 8: Connecting RS-485 interface sensors

to the OTT netDL unit (e.g. OTT Parsivel Pre-
Screw terminal strip C
sent Weather Sensor, OTT RLS radar sensor,
or third-party sensors providing Modbus
communication protocol). Possible com-
munication protocols: SDI-12 via RS-485, 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
OTT protocol, or Modbus.
If multiple sensors are to be connected to
an OTT netDL unit, it is to be done using an
RS-485 bus topology. Different communica-
tion protocols are not allowed to be used on
RS-485 B
RS-485 A
RS-485 GND
RS-485 GND
RS-485 B
RS-485 A
the same RS-485-bus!
Further information can be found in the
operating instructions of the respective sensor.
The GND connection represented by the
dashed line is necessary only in case the general OTT Kalesto, OTT CBS,
sensor and the OTT netDL unit are supplied OTT SLD, OTT Sonicflow
from different power supplies.
Abb. 9: Connecting the side looking

doppler OTT SLD unit to the OTT netDL
using the RS-485-interface
(SDI-12 via RS-485).
1 2 3 4
dashed line is necessary only in case the
OTT SLD and the OTT netDL unit are sup-
plied from different power supplies.
RS-485 GND
RS-485 A
RS-485 B
+ 12 V
GND
Rx+
Rx–
Tx+
Tx–
Power supply
not used
RS-422
RS-422
RS-422
OTT SLD
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Fig. 10: Connecting the OTT Sonicflow
ultrasound system to the OTT netDL using
the RS-485 interface.
dashed line is necessary only in case the
1 2 3 4
Sonicflow PCB and the OTT netDL unit are
RS 485 GND
supplied from different power supplies.
RS 485 A
RS 485 B
+12 V
GND
Path 2 Path 1 RS-485 / Power
Sonicflow PCB
7.4 Connecting sensors having an SDI-12 interface
Fig. 11: Connecting sensors with SDI-12

interface to the OTT netDL unit (e.g. Hydro-
lab DataSonde DS5/DS5X). If multiple sen-
sors are to be connected to an OTT netDL
unit, it is to be done using an SDI-12 bus
topology. 1 2 3 4

A sensor with SDI-12 protocol via RS-485
interface (e.g. OTT RLS radar sensor) is to
SDI-12 Data
SDI-12 GND
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7.5 Connecting sensors having a pulse output
Fig. 12: Connecting sensors with pulse

output to the OTT netDL unit (e.g.
Screw terminal strips D and E*
OTT Pluvio precipitation sensor or
OTT Parsivel Present Weather Sensor).
The OTT netDL 500 unit has two (D 1-2, * OTT netDL 1000 only
1 2 3 4
D 3-4) and the OTT netDL 1000 unit has
four (D 1-2, D 3-4, E 1-2, E 3-4) pulse
inputs that are independent from each other.
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Pulse input
7.6 Connecting equipment having a status output
Fig. 13: Connecting devices to the

OTT netDL unit that have a status
Screw terminal strips D and E*
output (e. g. door contact).
The OTT netDL 500 unit has two (D 1-2,
D 3-4) and the OTT netDL 1000 unit has * OTT netDL 1000 only
1 2 3 4
four (D 1-2, D 3-4, E 1-2, E 3-4) status
inputs that are independent from each
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Pulse input
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7.7 Connecting sensors having a voltage output *
Fig. 14: Connecting sensors to the

OTT netDL unit that have a voltage
Screw terminal strip Screw terminal strip
output (e. g. OTT ODS 4 K).
G-K1) / G-M2) G-K1) / G-M2)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1)
OTT netDL 500
2)
OTT netDL 1000
Uin +
Uin +
Uin –
Uin –
0-5 V / 0-10 V 0-50 mV / 0-1,25 V
7.8 Connecting sensors having a current output *
Fig. 15: Connecting sensors to the

OTT netDL unit that have a current
output (e. g. OTT SE 200 shaft encoder
or OTT PLS pressure probe).
G-K1) / G-M2) G-K1) / G-M2)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Please note:
+24 V
1)
– For version 1: Do not OTT netDL 500
2)
supply the sensor externally! OTT netDL 1000
– For version 2: Additionally
supply the sensor externally!
I in +
I in +
I in –
I in –
With an OTT netDL supply voltage of higher
than 24 V (28 V max.): A sensor connected Version 1 : 0 (4)-20 mA Version 2 : 0 (4)-20 mA
in accordance with version 1 must be Current loop provided internally Current loop provided externally
suitable for voltages higher than 24 V!
Please note: after each measurement the OTT netDL interrupts the current loop
(due to secondary effects, there is still a constant rest current of approx. 9 mA). If
other elements (e.g. display) belong to the current loop you have to close the cur-
rent loop with an external resistance (RBurden) and configurate the OTT net DL for a
sensor with voltage output.
* OTT netDL with expansion analog input card

(refer to Chapter 2 "Ordering numbers and version code")
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7.9 Connecting the Pt 100 temperature sensor *
Fig. 16: Connecting a Pt 100 temperature

sensor to the OTT netDL unit.
Screw terminal strip G-K1) / G-M2)
1 2 3 4
1)
OTT netDL 500
2)
OTT netDL 1000
ϑ
Pt 100
7.10 Connecting sensors having a potentiometer (5 kOhms) *
Fig. 17: Connecting sensors with

potentiometer (5 kOhm typ.;
max. 5.5 kOhm) to the OTT netDL unit.
The measurement value output is
performed in values from 0 to 120 % of
1 2 3 4
the nominal value of the potentiometer.
This requires a subsequent
"2-point-scaling" of the measured value. 1)
OTT netDL 500
2)
Further information can be found in the OTT netDL 1000
5 kOhm potentiometer
* OTT netDL with expansion analog input card

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7.11 Connecting sensors having an RS-232 interface *
Fig. 18: Connecting sensors with RS-232

interface to the OTT netDL unit (e. g.
RS-232 interface G-H, J-K, L-M1)
OTT Nimbus bubble sensor).
A variety of sensors with RS-232
interface require a connection using 1 5
1)
only pins 2, 3, and 5. OTT netDL 1000 only
6 9

1 (DCD) 6 (DSR)
2 RXD 7 (RTS)
3 TXD 8 (CTS)
4 (DTR) 9 (RI)
5 GND
7.12 Connecting switching contacts
Fig. 19: Connecting the OTT netDL

switching contacts.
Screw terminal strip N
Please note the maximum current capacity!
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Switching contacts 1 + 2: max. 5 A

(switched battery voltage)
UBat 0 V (GND)
UBat 0 V (GND)
UBat (typ. +12 V)
* OTT netDL with expansion RS-232 input card

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7.13 Connecting 4-20 mA outputs *
Fig. 20: Connecting the OTT netDL

4-20mA outputs.
Left: Connection schematic with S … V1) / S … X2) S … V1) / S … X2)
external supply of the current loop.
Right: Connection diagram with internal
supply of the current loop. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
+UBat
4 … 20 mA +
4 … 20 mA –
–UBat
4 … 20 mA +
4 … 20 mA –
Make absolutely sure that the
burden (RBurden) in the current
loop is correctly dimensioned!
1)
Refer to Figure 21. OTT netDL 500
2)
OTT netDL 1000
With the internally powered current loop,
take into account that the actual supply
voltage (Ubat) may be lower than the rated
supply voltage.
RLoad external RLoad

supply
≤ 28 V
+
–
Current loop provided Current loop provided
externally internally
Fig. 21: Diagram for determining the maxi-

mum load resistance vs. supply voltage. R
The load resistance (burden + ohmic resis- Ω
tance of the connection leads) connected to 1000
the OTT netDL unit must not exceed a spe-
cific maximum value. This value depends on 900
the level of the supply voltage. When the
load resistance is higher, the output current
800
can no longer be evaluated. Smaller load Example
resistances are allowed.
700
Example: 24 Volt supply voltage
➝ max. load resistance 780 ohm. For a
600
load resistance of up to 780 ohm, the
OTT netDL unit provides output current
based on the measured value. 500
Minimum supply voltage: 9 V

400
Maximum supply voltage: 28 V
300
200
100
0
U
10 15 20 25 30
V
* OTT netDL with expansion "analog output card“

(refer to Chapter 2, "Order numbers and version code")
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7.14 Connecting status outputs *
Fig. 22: Connecting the

OTT netDL status outputs.
Please note the maximum current capacity!
The two outputs are galvanically isolated
1)
from each other and from the datalogger OTT netDL 500
2)
(optical couplers). 1 2 3 4
OTT netDL 1000
max. 0.1 A/28 V DC

Status outputs
* OTT netDL with expansion analog output card

(refer to Chapter 2 "Ordering numbers and version code"
7.15 Connecting the power supply to the OTT netDL unit
Fig. 23: Connecting voltage supply, e.g. to

an OTT PCU 12 power control unit. The OTT
Screw terminal strip N Screw terminal strip PCU 12
PCU 12 is the OTT standard voltage supply.
Alternatively to PCU terminal 1 (load dis-
connect at a battery voltage of ≤ 7.5 V),
terminal 2 can also be used (load discon- AKKU PANEL OUTPUT
nect at a battery voltage of < 10.5 V). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 – + – + – 1 2
UBat 0 V
UBat (+12 V)
Please note: A battery must always be con-

nected to the OTT PCU 12! 10 A (F)
Please note: protect the feed line of the voltage supply (screw terminal strip N,
contacts 6, 7 and 8) with a safety fuse (10 A / fast)
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7.16 Connecting the GSM cellular radio antenna and inserting the
SIM card (only device versions "B . . ." and "C . . .")
For the OTT netDL device versions "B . . ." and "C . . .", a GSM cellular radio anten-
na (accessory) is to be connected to the internal GSM modem and a SIM card
obtained from the cellular radio provider to be inserted into the unit.
How to connect a GSM cellular radio antenna:

Put the SMA plug of the GSM cellular radio antenna (accessory) onto the
antenna socket and slightly tighten the lock nut by hand.
Select an appropriate place for mounting the GSM cellular radio antenna
(M16 center bolt, isolating washer and 23 mm across flat width nut).
Before mounting, please note the following:
– Minimum clearance between antenna and OTT netDL unit: 0.2 m;
– Do not mount the antenna inside a metal control cabinet.
– In case of poor cellular network coverage at the installation site, consider
using a mast (including lightning protection equipment).
– If the accessory antenna is not used, the maximum antenna gain is 2.5 dBi.
Fig. 24: Connecting the GSM cellular radio

antenna to the OTT netDL unit (figure shows
the OTT netDL 500 unit, proceed the same
way for the OTT netDL 1000 unit).
GSM cellular radio antenna
Antenna socket
SMA plug
How to insert an SIM card:

Using a sharp objec (e. g. a ball pen or a pencil), press the yellow eject button.
Completely pull out the SIM card holder.
Fig. 25: Inserting an SIM card into

OTT netDL unit (figure shows the
OTT netDL 500 unit, proceed the same
way for the OTT netDL 1000 the unit).
Yellow
eject button
SIM card holder
SIM card
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Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder.
While doing so, please note the following:
– The gold-colored contacts of the SIM card are facing down. The beveled
edge of the SIM card is located in the front on the right-hand side!
– Do not touch the gold-colored contacts!
With the SIM card inserted, completely push the SIM card holder into the
OTT netDL unit, until it engages.
7.17 Connecting external communication equipment

If requested, a serial cable modem, a GSM modem (radio modem), or a satellite
communication unit can be connected to the OTT netDL unit.
Connect the RS-232 interface of the OTT netDL unit to a modem/satellite
communication unit using a commercially available modem connection
cable (accessory).
Optional: Connect the supply voltage of the modem using switching contacts
1 or 2 (screw terminal strip N 1-2 or N 3-4). (The modem is not permanently
powered ➝ reduces the current consumption of the station. The OTT netDL unit
enables power to the modem at specified time windows and/or when data
transfer is due.)
Note
An external voice-enabled modem for the voice announcer is always to be con-
nected to the COM 1 serial interfacel (refer to Fig. 4). When the COM 1 serial
interface is configured for the voice announcer, you cannot use this interface
for establishing a communication link.
Fig. 26: Modem connection cable.

(9-pin Sub-D socket to 9-pin Sub-D connec-
tor; PIN 2 and PIN 3 each directly connected;
for position(s) of the RS-232 interface(s)
on the OTT netDL unit, refer to Fig. 4; for
pin assignment of the RS-232 interface,
refer to Fig. 7).
Fig. 27: Connecting serial modem

to the OTT netDL unit via modem
connection cable (figure shows the
OTT netDL 500 unit, proceed the same
way for the OTT netDL 1000 the unit).
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7.18 Connecting an Ethernet LAN or DSL router
Through a built-in Ethernet interface, the OTT netDL 1000 unit may be connected
to an Ethernet LAN (web access through a Local Area Network) or to a DSL router
(web access using a modem connected to a digital subscriber line (DSL)).
Connect the built-in Ethernet interface to an Ethernet LAN or DSL router using
an RJ-45 patch cable (1-to-1 pin assignment from CAT 3 on).
Fig. 28: Connecting Ethernet LAN or

DSL router to the OTT netDL 1000.
The two LEDs indicate the status of the
Ethernet interface; refer to Chapter 10.
Ethernet interface
(10Base-T, 10 Mbit)
RJ-45 patch cable
7.19 Connecting the USB device interface

For setting the OTT netDL operating parameters or for retrieving measured data
from an OTT netDL unit, you must establish a temporary communication link to a
PC. You may also establish this communication link using a USB connection cable
and the USB device interface of the OTT netDL unit (refer to Chapter 8.2).
Connect the USB cable to a USB socket of the PC

(USB connector type A).
Connect the USB cable to the USB device interface of the OTT netDL unit
(USB connector type B).
Fig. 29: Connecting the USB cable

to the OTT netDL unit. USB connection cable (USB connector type B)
(Figure shows the OTT netDL 1000
unit; proceed the same way for the
OTT netDL 500 unit.)
USB-device-
interface
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8 Setting OTT netDL operating parameters
To set the OTT netDL operating parameters, you need the "OTT Data Logger
Operating Program" (WBSLA0.exe) PC software. This software is found on the
"OTT netDL Software" CD-ROM (accessory).
Hardware and software requirements: Up-to-date standard PC with RS-232 inter-
face or USB interface (desktop/tower or notebook design); operating system:
Windows 2000 (SP4) or later.
Additional (accessories):
OTT netDL/PC data transfer cable (see accessories; null modem cable)
USB connection cable
RJ-45 crossover cable for direct connection between PC and OTT netDL
RJ-45 patch cable for connection via switch or router
8.1 Installing the OTT Data Logger Operating Program
How to install the OTT Data Logger Operating Program

Insert the CD-ROM ➝ Select "Start" | "Run" I "d:\Software\English\setup.exe"
(d = CD-ROM drive; alternatively: Select "\Deutsch" or "\Français" or
"\Español" for another language).
Follow the installation instructions on the screen.
8.2 Establishing the PC/OTT netDL communication link (on site)

In the Chapters 8 and 11 to 19, the establishment of a communication link
between the OTT netDL and a PC is a pre-requisite for the following steps.
The following description illustrates the setup of this communication link and
its variations.
How to set up a communication link using a data transfer cable

Connect the data transfer cable (9-pin Sub-D socket to 9-pin Sub-D socket;
pins 2 and 3 each crossed) to a serial interface of the PC (e.g. COM 1).
Connect the data transfer cable to the serial communication interface of the
OTT netDL (COM 1 or COM 2 (OTT netDL 1000 only); refer to Fig. 4).
Start the OTT netDL operating program.
In the OTT netDL operating program, select the serial interface (COM1, COM2)
and transmission speed (typically: 115200 bps) used in the "RS232/V.24"
communication path.
Note
When the COM 1 serial interface is configured for the voice announcer, you
cannot use this interface for establishing a communication link.
How to set up a communication link using a USB connection cable

Requirements: USB interface drivers are installed (see below).
Connect the USB connection cable to a USB socket of the PC
(USB connector type A).
Connect the USB connection cable to the USB device interface of the OTT netDL
(USB connector type B; refer to Fig. 29).
Start the operating program.
In the operating program, select the "USB" communication path.
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If required: Installing the USB interface driver
For establishing a communication link over the USB interface, the PC requires a
dedicated USB interface driver. This USB interface driver must be installed, when
the communication link is established for the first time.
You may use the USB interface driver on any current standard PC that is fitted with
a USB interface and on which a Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher operating
system is run.
The procedure described here is based on the Microsoft Windows XP operating
system. With minor changes, it applies to the other Windows operating system
versions as well.
How to install the USB interface driver:

Log on to the PC with administrator rights.
Connect the OTT netDL unit to a USB interface of the PC ➝ the PC detects
the new hardware and displays the message*: "Found New Hardware –
OTT netDL" ➝ the "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens.
Select "No, not this time".
Select "Next".
Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)".
Select "Next".
Insert the "OTT netDL Software" CD-ROM into the PC drive.
Select "Search for the best driver in these locations" and "Search removable
media (floppy, CD-ROM ...)".
Select "Next".
The wizard will install the USB interface driver onto the PC.
After completion of the installation process, the following message will appear:
"The wizard has finished installing the software for: OTT netDL".
Select "Next". Now a communication link via the USB interface may be
established.
* In the notification area of the taskbar
How to set up a communication link using an RJ-45 crossover cable

The OTT netDL must be configurated accordingly (IP-address, …); see online help
of the operating program.
Connect the RJ-45 crossover cable to an Ethernet interface of the PC.
Connect the RJ-45 crossover cable to the Ethernet interface of the OTT netDL unit.
In the operatig program, select the "IP Connection" communication path.
Notes
Change the language for the operating program as required:
Press the F3 function key (multiple times) until the required language appears.
For more information on setting up a communication link (also from remote),
please refer to the online help of the operating program.
Please note: With a nearly full data memory in the OTT netDL
unit, it may take a few minutes after an interruption of the
operating voltage until communication is possible again!
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8.3 Introduction: Setting OTT netDL operating parameters
How to set the OTT netDL operating parameters using a PC:

Establish the PC/OTT netDL communication link (refer to Chapter 8.2).
If you have not already done so: Connect the OTT netDL unit to operating
voltage. After a few seconds, the OTT netDL unit is ready to use (the LCD
display shows various messages and then turns off).
In the "Device" menu, select the "netDL 500/1000" option.
Read the current OTT netDL configuration into the operating program: In the
"netDL 500/1000" menu, select the "Read" option or click the "Read" button*
➝ The operating program reads the current (factory default) OTT netDL con-
figuration and displays it in the operating program main window:
Fig. 30: Main window of the

operating program.
Now make the adjustments according to your specific requirements:

– Master data
– Interfaces
– Devices
– Connections IP
– Server
– Transmissions
– Maintenance window
– Time synchronization
– Action management
– Display/Observer
– Channel-related function
– Voice announcer (optional)
Click on the "Program" button.
Acknowledge the message "Warning: Reset OTT netDL and delete data memory
additionally?" by selecting "Yes" (recommended for initial installations).
The OTT netDL is now completely configured and parametrized and starts
processing the measuring and communicating jobs.
For detailed information on how to set the OTT netDL operating parameters,
please refer to the online help of the operating program.
* When the communication link uses a USB cable and several OTT netDL units are connected to the PC
at the same time: First select the desired unit in the selection window and then select "OK".
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9 Operating/configuring the OTT netDL unit on site
For operating the unit on site, OTT netDL is equipped with a backlighted LCD display
(4 rows x 20 characters) and a "jog shuttle". The jog shuttle is a special operating
button that can be rotated and pressed.
The following functions can be called with the jog shuttle:

Determine and display instantaneous values (Observer function)
– with input of a check value (manual value),
– without input of a check value (manual value).
Enter observer texts (extended Observer function)
Scale instantaneous values/stored values (set offset)
Display/set date and time
Enter manual values into a manual sensor
Display information on transmissions
Display information on connections
Display system information
Start voice announcer (optional)
Meaning of the function symbols on the LCD display

! "Enter observer text" / "Enter manual value into manual sensor"
¥ "continue"
√ "enter"
≈ "cancel" / "exit" / "back"
9.1 Detecting and displaying instantaneous values

(Observer function)
Requirements
The configuration of a channel that is to determine and display an instanta-
neous value must include the "Instantaneous value" function block (refer to
online help).
If additional check values are to be entered, the "Observer manual input"
option in the "Instantaneous value" (OTT netDL Firmware 2.11.0 and earlier:
"Display/Observer" function block) function block must be activated (refer to
online help).
How to determine and display instantaneous values without

entering a check value (manual value):
Press jog shuttle twice. (Between the first and second presses, the LCD display
shows the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL unit activates the LCD
display and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD
display is active ➝ enter the four-digit password first; refer to online help).
Press jog shuttle (Observer). The LCD display shows the station name, the sta-
tion number, the current time and, after 2 seconds, the level of the voltage supply.
Press jog shuttle (¥). The LCD display shows the screw terminal strip used, the
sensor name/number and the instantaneous value of the first channel (sensor).
To show the instantaneous values of additional channels, press jog shuttle once
each time (¥). After the instantaneous value of the last channel has been
shown, the LCD display shows the instantaneous value of the first channel
again.
To end the display of the instantaneous values, rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press
(max. twice); then rotate jog shuttle to End and press. If the jog shuttle is not
used for three minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically.
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How to determine and display instantaneous values when
entering a check value (manual value):
display and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD
display is active ➝ enter the four-digit password first; refer to online help).
Press jog shuttle (¥). The LCD display shows the screw terminal strip used and
the sensor name/number as well as the instantaneous value of the first channel
(sensor). If the "Suppress display of instantaneous value before input" option in
the "Instantaneous value" (OTT netDL Firmware 2.11.0 and earlier:
"Display/Observer" function block) function block is activated, the OTT netDL
unit suppresses the instantaneous value by means of asterisks.
Rotate jog shuttle to √.
Press jog shuttle (√). The check value is now to be entered by character from
right to left. The character to be changed in each case is shown inverted (white
on black background) and flashing.
Rotate jog shuttle until required character appears.
Press jog shuttle to jump to the next character position, etc.
Confirm the entry: Press jog shuttle (√). (Cancel: Rotate jog shuttle to
≈ and press). The OTT netDL unit now determines the current instantaneous
value of the first channel (sensor) and shows it on the LCD display (during
measurement, the LCD display shows the Observer message).
To enter the check value and show the instantaneous values of additional channels,
rotate jog shuttle to ¥ each and press. Then return to step 4 and repeat. After
the instantaneous value of the last channel has been shown, the LCD display
shows the instantaneous value of the first channel again (it is not necessary to
enter a check value again).
To end the display of the instantaneous values, rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press
(max. twice); then rotate jog shuttle to End and press. If the jog shuttle is not
used for three minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically.
Notes
The "Observer" function initiates an instantaneous value measurement. Until
this measurement is complete, the display refers to the last stored value (or the
instantaneous value last displayed, whichever is the most recent). On the dis-
play, this is identified with an "s" after the channel number (sensor number).
After completing the measurement, the new measured value appears without
additional identification.
The OTT netDL stores each call of the "Observer" function in the info channel
together with date and time. After "Read" and "Accept", this information can
be displayed in the evaluation window of a sensor in the Hydras 3 application
software using the "Info Data | Station | Display" option (observer registration
general).
If the "Observer Manual input" option in the "Display/Observer" function
block is activated, the OTT netDL also stores the check value entered as well as
the currently measured instantaneous value (if other channels are configured,
this also applies to the instantaneous values of these channels). These values
can be displayed in the evaluation window of a sensor after being "Read" and
"Accept" to the Hydras 3 application software using the "Info Data | Sensor |
Display" function (observer registration with check value).
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9.2 Entering observer texts
(extended Observer function)
Requirements
The "Extended observer (store and transmit number)" option in the
"Display/Observer" function block is activated (refer to online help).
In the "Display/Observer" function block, observer texts are stored
(refer to online help).
How to enter observer texts for the station:

shows the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL activates the LCD display
and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD display is
enabled ➝ first enter the four-digit password; refer to online help).
… For the measurement site:

Rotate jog shuttle to !.
Press jog shuttle in order to begin the entry of the observer texts.
When a "Manual sensor" is present in the configuration of the OTT net DL unit
(the LCD first shows a selection window): press the jog shuttle (Observer).
Rotate jog shuttle until the required number/text appears and then press. (The
numbers are not necessarily sorted in ascending order. The row numbers of the
table entries of the observer texts are decisive; refer to online help). By select-
ing the number 0000, freely editable texts can be entered (see below).
Confirm the entry: Press jog shuttle (√). (Cancel: Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and
press.)
Finish entering observer text: ("Manual sensor" present: first rotate jog shuttle
to the End position and press) rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press; then rotate
jog shuttle to the End position and press. If the jog shuttle is not used for three
minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically.
… For a channel (sensor):

sensor name/number as well as the instantaneous value of the first channel
(sensor).
Change to the next channel if required: Press (several times) jog shuttle (¥).
After the last channel has been shown, the LCD display shows the first channel
again.
Rotate jog shuttle to the ! position.
Press jog shuttle to begin entering the observer texts.
Rotate jog shuttle until the required number/text appears and then press. (The
numbers are not necessarily sorted in ascending order. The row numbers of the
table entries of the observer texts are decisive; refer to online help). By select-
ing the number 0000, freely editable texts can be entered (see below).
press.)
Finish entering observer text: rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press (twice); then
rotate jog shuttle to End position and press. If the jog shuttle is not used for
three minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically.
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How to enter freely editable text:
Select number 0000 (see above).
Press jog shuttle (√) to begin with text entry. The text is now entered character
by character from left to right. Each character to be entered is shown inverted
(white on black background) and flashing.
Rotate jog shuttle until required alphanumeric character appears.
Press jog shuttle to confirm the character and to move to the next position
Press jog shuttle
Rotate the jog shuttle until the next desired character appears etc.
Eingabe bestätigen: Rotate jog shuttle to √ and press.
9.3 Scaling instantaneous values/stored values (set offset)

Prerequisites
The configuration of a channel that is to be scaled must include the "Instanta-
neous value" function block (refer to online help).
The "Observer manual input" and "Calculate manual input value with scaling"
options must be enabled in the "Instantaneous value" function block (for OTT
netDL Firmware 2.11.0 and earlier: "Display/Observer" function block), (refer to
online help).
Changing an instantaneous value in the display is only available for channels
for which the "Scaling y = ax + b" or "2-point scaling" function block has been
created during configuration (refer to online help). Changing an instantaneous
value will affect the scale of that channel (offset). The OTT netDL unit records
instantaneous value changes in the " Info channel" of a sensor (evaluation
using Hydras 3).
How to change (scale) an instantaneous value:

Press jog shuttle twice. (Between the first and second press, the LCD display shows
the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL unit activates the LCD display
and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD display is
enabled ➝ enter the four-digit password first; refer to online help).
tion number, the current time, and after 2 seconds the level ot the voltage supply.
sensor name/number as well as the instantaneous value of the first channel
(sensor). When the "Suppress display of instantaneous value before input"
option in function block "Instantaneous value" is enabled (for OTT netDL
Firmware 2.11.0 and earlier: "Display/Observer" function block), the
OTT netDL first suppresses the instantaneous value by means of asterisks.
Rotate jog shuttle to √.
Press jog shuttle (√). The new value is now entered number by number from
right to left. The number to be changed in each case is shown inverted (white
on black background) and flashing.
Rotate jog shuttle until required number appears.
Press jog shuttle to move to the next number position etc.
Confirm entry: Press jog shuttle (√). (Cancel: Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press).
The OTT netDL unit now determines the scaled instantaneous value of the first
channel (sensor) and displays this value on the LCD display (during measurement,
the LCD display shows the Parameter chanÌed message).
To scale additional channels, rotate jog shuttle to ¥ and press for each chan-
nel. Then return to step 4 and repeat. After the instantaneous value of the last
channel has been shown, the LCD display shows the instantaneous value of the
first channel again.
Finish displaying instantaneous values, rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press (max.
twice); then rotate jog shuttle to the End position and press. When the jog shut-
tle is not used for three minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically.
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9.4 Displaying/setting date and time
How to set the date and time:
shows the OTT netDL firmware version.) The OTT netDL unit activates the LCD dis-
play and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD display is
active ➝ enter the four-digit password first; refer to online help).
Rotate jog shuttle to SettinÌs and press.
Press jog shuttle (Date/Time) ➝ the OTT netDL unit shows the current time
and date.
How to set the date and time:

Press jog shuttle (√).
Change number: Rotate jog shuttle.
Jump one number to the right : Press jog shuttle. After moving to the seconds,
the OTT netDL shows √ and ≈.
Set date/time (store): Press jog shuttle (√). (Cancel: rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and
press.)
Finish display: Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press; then rotate jog shuttle three
times to the End position and press. When the jog shuttle is not used for three
minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically
Alternatively, the date and time can be set via the operating program: "OTT netDL
menu, "Date / time" function.
Note
The operating program may partly or fully disable the date and time setting
option.
9.5 Entering manual values into a manual sensor

Requirements
The configuration of a channel that is to allow the entry of manual values must
include the "Manual Sensor" function block (refer to online help).
How to enter manual values:

play and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD display
is active ➝ enter the four-digit password first; refer to online help).
Rotate jog shuttle to ! and press.
When the Extended observer feature is enabled in the OTT netDL con-
figuration (the LCD display first shows a selection window): Rotate jog shuttle to
Manual Sensor and press.
The LCD display shows the first sensor for manual input. Rotate jog shuttle
to √. To enter manual values of additional channels, press jog shuttle (¥).
To start manual input, press jog shuttle (√).
The manual value is now entered by character from right to left. The character
to be changed in each case is shown inverted (white on black background)
and flashing.
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After entering the manual value, the time applicable to it is entered from left to
right. The character to be changed in each case is shown inverted (white on
black background) and flashing: The OTT netDL shows the current time as the
default.
press.)
To enter manual values of additional channels, rotate jog shuttle to ¥ and press.
Then return to step 5 and repeat. After the last manual value has been entered,
the LCD display shows the first channel again.
Finish entering manual values: Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press (twice); then
rotate jog shuttle to the End position and press ("Manual sensor" present:
Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press; then rotate jog shuttle to the End position
and press; then repeat complete procedure). If the jog shuttle is not used for
three minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically.
Note
The OTT netDL unit saves a manual sensor in the same way as a normal
aperiodic sensor, together with measured value, date and time.
9.6 Displaying information on Internet transmissions

A transmission is a remote data transfer that is configured in the Bedienprogramm
and which the OTT netDL unit independently executes over a specified communi-
cation path. The LCD display shows information only through the "Internet" comuni-
cation path!
How to display information on Internet transmissions:
Rotate jog shuttle to Information and press.
Press jog shuttle (Transmissions).
➝ The LCD display showsinformation on the first transmission:
Line 1: Name of the transmission;
Line 2: Interface and unit through which the data transmission takes place:
Line 3: Date and time of the last transmission through this communication
path.
Show other transmissions: Rotate jog shuttle to ¥ and press.
Exit display: Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press; then rotate Jog shuttle twice to
End and press. If the jog shuttle is not used for three minutes, the LCD display
shuts off automatically.
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9.7 Displaying information on connections
A connection is a communication path that is specified in the operating program
and used for remote data transfer (GPRS data transfer over cellular radio modem
or Ethernet or internet connection).
How to display information on connections:

Rotate jog shuttle to Connections and press.
Optionally press
– jog shuttle (Modem) or
– rotate jog shuttle (LAN) and press (only for OTT netDL 1000).
… for modem links
Optionally
– Press jog shuttle (IP connections) or
– Rotate jog shuttle to Modem Status and press.
For IP connections: optionally
– Press jog shuttle (Saved status) or
– Rotate jog shuttle to Current state and press.
➝ The LCD display shows information on the IP-connection:
Line 1: Network operator, Signal strength;
Line 2: IP address;
Line 3: Date and time of the last status logging.
For Modem status: optionally
– Press jog shuttle (Modem - COM 1) or
– Rotate jog shuttle to Modem - COM 2 and press
(only for OTT netDL 1000) or
– Rotate jog shuttle to internal Modem and press.
➝ The LCD display shows information on the modem status:
Line 1: Name of modem (device);
Line 2: Network operator (optional);
Line: CSQ: (signal strength), GPRS: (1 = available; 0 = unavailable).
Press jog shuttle (End).
… for LAN connections
Optionally
– Press jog shuttle (Saved status) or
– Rotate jog shuttle to Current state and press (the LCD display will show
the Connection successfully established message until the
OTT netDL has determined the current status)
➝ The LCD display shows information on the connection:
Line 1: Transmission speed of Ethernet interface
Line 2: IP address;
Line 3: Date and time of the last status logging.
Press jog shuttle (End).
Show other connections: Rotate jog shuttle to ¥ and press.
Finish display: Rotate jog shuttle to the End position and press multiple times. If the
jog shuttle is not used for three minutes, the LCD display shuts off automatically
Note
If the OTT netDL is unable to establish a connection, the LCD display shows
"- - - - - - -" and "---.---.---.---".
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9.8 Displaying system information
Upon request, the OTT netDL shows the last 10 events recorded (event log) as well
as the particular device version (Systeminfo).
How to display the event log:
Rotate jog shuttle to System and press.
Press jog shuttle (Event LoÌ).
The LCD display shows information on the first event:
Line 1: Function, instance
Line 2: Type, code
Line 3: Date and time of the event
Show information on the event in clear text ➝ Rotate and jog shuttle to select
the line 1 or 2, and press.
Exit clear text display: Press jog shuttle (End).
Display information on next event: Rotate jog shuttle to ¥ and press.
Show other events: Rotate jog shuttle to ¥ and press.
Exit display: Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press; then rotate Jog shuttle three
times to End and press. If the jog shuttle is not used for three minutes, the LCD
display shuts off automatically.
How to display the device version:
Rotate jog shuttle to Systeminfo and press.
The LCD display shows information on the system:
Line 1: Type and position of the expansion card/display/mainboard/modem
Line 2: Hardware revision
Line 3: Software revision.
Display other system information: Rotate jog shuttle to ¥ and press.
Exit display: Rotate jog shuttle to ≈ and press; then rotate Jog shuttle three
times to End and press. If the jog shuttle is not used for three minutes, the LCD
display shuts off automatically.
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9.9 Starting the voice announcer (on site)
When an external analog voice-enabled modem is connected to the OTT netDL
unit and the voice announcer feature is enabled, measured values may be
announced by voice on site.
For more information on the voice announcer functionality, please refer to
Chapter 20.
How to start the voice announcer:

Press jog shuttle twice. (Between the first and second press, the LCD display
display and shows the selection menu (if password protection for the LCD dis-
play is enabled ➝ enter the four-digt password first; refer to oline help.
Rotate jog shuttle to Voice announcer and press ➝ the OTT netDL launches
the on-site voice announcer. The voice announcements may be heard through
the built-in speaker of the analog modem conncected.
Finish voice announcer: Rotate jog shuttle three times to the End position and
press. If the jog shuttle is not used for three minutes, the LCD display shuts off
automatically.
Note
The "Voice announcer menu item will be available only when announcer
texts are programmed in the OTT netDL unit.
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10 LED indicators
For indicating different operating states, the OTT netDL unit front panel has two
multi-color LEDs:
"Logger" LED – Flashes green; frequency: once every 2 seconds

➝ datalogger active.
– Flashes green; frequency: once per second
➝ IP data communication active.
– Flashes red; frequency: once per second
➝ IP data communication failed.
– Off
➝ datalogger in sleep mode.
"Modem" LED – Continuously illuminates green
➝ internal modem active.
– Continuously illuminates orange
➝ GPRS data communication available.
– Off
➝ internal modem inactive
On the OTT netDL 1000 unit, the RJ-45 socket is provided with two additional
LEDs for checking the Ethernet interface (refer to Figure 28):
LED A (Link Status) – Steady green

➝ Link to an Ethernet LAN or DSL router is established
LED B (Trafic) – Flashing green
➝ Transmitting and receiving activities over the Ethernet
interface are taking place.
When both LEDs are permanently off, the Ethernet interface may be in sleep
mode. Using the Information | Connections | LAN | Current state
feature (operate/set the OTT netDL on site), you may temporarily enable the
Ethernet interface (refer to Chapter 9.7).
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11 Reading out measured data on site
To retrieve measured data from an OTT netDL unit, a PC with the "Hydras 3
Application Software (Basic)" is required.
How to retrieve measured data on site:

Connect the RS-232 interface port of the OTT netDL unit (if it is used: discon-
nect the connection cable to the external communication device. When the
COM 1 interface is configured for voice announcer, data can no longer be
read through this interface) to the PC serial interface using the RS-232 data
transfer cable, or connect the USB interface port (device) of the OTT netDL to
the USB interface of the PC (host) using a USB cable.
Start Hydras 3.
In the tree view of OTT Hydras 3, select the respective station, and in the
"Communication" menu, select the "Read/Operate" option.
In the "Hydras 3 – Communication" window, "OTT netDL" type, "Read: Stan-
dard (selective)", select the "RS232C/V.24, COM1 (or COM2), 115200Bd,
8N1" or "USB" communication path.
The protocol type is preset to "OTT Protocol (Hydrosens, …)".
Select the required sensors or "All sensors".
Select the required read period or "All".
Select the "Start" button ➝ OTT Hydras 3 copies the measurement data from
the OTT netDL to the PC. The data is then available for further use in the raw
data pool.
Disconnect the RS-232 data transfer cable and – as applicable – reconnect
the connection cable to the external communication device or remove the
USB cable.
Note
For reading measuerment data through the USB interface of the OTT netDL,
OTT Hydras 3 release 2.90.0 (or higher) is required!
Fig. 31: Reading out measured data on site.
Moreover, you may retrieve the measured data through remote data transfer using a
modem. For detailed information, refer to the online help of the operating program.
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12 Updating the OTT netDL firmware
The operating program provides the option of updating the OTT netDL firmware
(operating system). By continuously developing the operating system, you will thus
be provided with the extended functionality for the
OTT netDL, even with the same hardware.
By accessing the OTT website (www.ott.com; "myOTT" section) from time to time,
stay informed on the current version of the OTT netDL firmware.
How to update the firmware:

Download the new version of the firmware (file: e.g. "SLI_netDL_V2.50.1.bin")
from the website.
Move the "SLI_netDL_Vx.xx.x.bin" file into the installation directory of the oper-
ating program.
In the "OTT netDL ..." menu, select the "New program code" option.
Select the current update file and then click on the "Open" button. (The oper-
ating program automatically changes to its installation directory.)
Acknowledge the confirmation by selecting "Yes" ➝ The operating program
copies the new firmware to the OTT netDL unit (LCD display: "Update in
progress"). Then the OTT netDL will restart and automatically resume process-
ing its measuring and communicating jobs.
Please note: During update, make sure that the communication link is not
aborted (e.g. by accidentally answering calls on the data transfer cable). If the
communication link is aborted, the firmware will no longer be executable! In
the same way, no other programs should be started or files opened during the
copying process!
Note
The measured values saved in the OTT netDL are not lost after an update.
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13 Overview: Alarm and action management
The OTT netDL is capable of automatically generating an alarm or performing

an action, if certain events occur. These alarms or actions may be triggered by
different conditions:
Threshold of a limit: A predefined value is underrun or exceeded.
Gradient limit: Fast rise or drop of a defined value within a certain period
of time.
Change in status: The input signal at a status input has changed.
The following actions and alarm messages are available:

Control external devices through the power supply switching contact
(switched Ubat).
Send an SMS message containing an alarm message. If the cellular radio
network operators provide respective services, the SMS messages may be
sent as an e-mail or telefax as well.
Send an alarm message via OTT protocol to the OTT Hydras 3 application
software.
Send an alarm message to an HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/SMTP server.
Temporarily change the transmitting interval of a configured data transfer.
For this, there are five additional time intervals available that are controlled
by limits.
(Temporarily) change the sampling and storage interval of a channel.
Establish the dial-up connection and start the voice announcer (alarm message).
If required, individual actions may be grouped. Thus, an event may trigger several
actions/alarms.
For detailed information on the alarm and action management, refer to the online
help of the operating program.
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14 Protecting the OTT netDL unit using a password
To protect an OTT netDL against unauthorized configuration or entry of operating

parameters, you may lock the OTT netDL unit using a password.
This only applies to the interaction with the operating program.
How to protect the OTT netDL against unauthorized operation:

"netDL 500/1000" menu, select the "Read" option or click on the "Read" button.
In the tree view, select "netDL 500/1000".
Enter an eight-digit (max.) password into the "Password" input box.
Allowable characters: 0-9, A-Z.
Click on the "Program" button.
Acknowledge the message "Warning: Reset the netDL and delete data memory
additionally?" by selecting "No" ➝ The OTT netDL unit is now protected
against unauthorized operation.
Please note: Keep the password in a safe place. If the password is lost, you
can no longer configure or parametrize the OTT netDL unit. In such a case, please
contact OTT HydroService.
How to unlock the OTT netDL for operating:

In the "netDL 500/1000" menu, select the "Enter password" option.
Enter password.
Click on the "OK" button.
Acknowledge the " Password accepted! OTT netDL unlocked" message
by selecting "OK".
Click the "Read" button ➝ The operating program reads the current OTT netDL
configuration.
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15 Setting date and time
The internal clock of the OTT netDL is a highly accurate realtime clock. If the sup-
ply voltage is interrupted, the installed lithium battery provides the voltage supply
for the realtime clock. Date and time are set using the operating program (or
through the LCD display and jog shuttle, refer to Chapter 9 "Operating/configur-
ing the OTT netDL unit on site").
How to set the date and time

In the " netDL 500/1000" menu, select the "Date/time" option ➝ The operating
program opens the "netDL 500/1000 – date/time" window and retrieves both
date and time of the OTT netDL unit.
Click the "Set date/time" button ➝ The operating program sets the OTT netDL
date and/or the OTT netDL time according to the PC time /the PC date and/or
according to the date/time set in the selection box.
If necessary: Click the "Refresh" button ➝ The operating program retrieves the
OTT netDL date and time again.
Click the "Exit" button.
Please note: If the PC is in Daylight Saving Time mode (identified by "DST" on the
PC), the operating program will automatically use the standard time without taking
into account the daylight saving time (standard time). To obtain continuous time
series, it is reasonable not to use the daylight saving time on the OTT netDL unit.
(The OTT netDL does not have an automatic daylight saving time feature.)
16 Deleting the data memory
Please note: The measured values stored in the OTT netDL are permanently lost
when deleting the data memory! Where necessary, retrieve the measured values
before deleting (refer to Chapter 11).
How to delete the data memory

In the "netDL 500/1000" menu, select the "Delete data memory" option.
Acknowledge the message "Warning: Are you sure you want to delete data
memory?" by selecting "Yes ➝ The operating program deletes the entire data
memory of the OTT netDL (all measured value channels including the info
channel). Deleting the data memory takes about 30 seconds.
Then the OTT netDL unit resumes determining and storing the measured values of
all channels available, using the individually set sample interval.
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17 Creating and printing the terminal connection
diagram
For documentation purposes, the operating program provides the option of print-
ing a terminal connection diagram. This terminal connection diagram is based on
the configuration that is saved in the tree view of the OTT netDL. Additionally, the
connection diagram includes images of the front panel and rear side of the OTT
netDL model that is required for this configuration.
How to create and print a terminal connection diagram:

"netDL 500/1000" menu, select the "Read" option or click on the "Read" button.
(Alternatively: create a new configuration in the operating program.
Step 1 can be omitted in this case.)
In the "File" menu, select the "Print Connection diagram" option ➝ The print
preview window opens and shows the conncection diagram.
Click the printer icon ➝ The operating program prints the terminal
connection diagram.
Buttons in the print preview window:
Optimum size; show whole page of connection diagram

Show connection diagram at 100% scale
Scale connection diagram to screen width
Go to first page of the connection diagram
Go to previous page of the connection diagram
Go to next page of the connection diagram
Go to last page of the connection diagram
Printer setup (standard WindEows dialog)
Print the connection diagram
Save connection diagram as "QuickReport" file (*.QRP)
Open saved connection diagram ("QuickReport" file)
Close print preview window
18 Creating and printing a device view
Using the "Device view" feature of the operating program, you may determine,
view, and print the present model of the OTT netDL unit (front and a rear side).
How to create and print a device view:

Select „netDL 500/1000“, "Device view" feature ➝ the print preview window
opens and shows the front and rear views of the OTT netDL.
Select the printer icon ➝ the operating program prints the device view. For an
explanation of the buttons in the print view window, please refer to Chapter 17.
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19 OTT-SDI Transparent mode
For maintenance or calibration operations on a sensor with SDI-12 interface,

the OTT netDL unit has a so-called "Transparent mode". Using a mode in the
operating program that is similar to terminal emulation, it is possible
to directly communicate with the sensor via the OTT netDL. For this purpose, vari-
ous SDI-12 commands are available. In this case, the OTT netDL transfers the
commands to the sensor, activates it, and returns the responses of the sensor to the
terminal window.
Further information on the available commands of an SDI-12 sensor can be found

in the operating instructions of the sensor.
Alternatively, the "OTT SDI-12 Interface" software is available. Using this soft-
ware, you may send SDI-12 commands to a sensor fitted with an SDI-12 interface
in a very convenient manner. The software clearly displays the response in plain
text the sensor sends upon receiving an SDI-12 command.
How to use the OTT-SDI Transparent mode:

Establish the PC/OTT netDL communication link (refer to Chapter 8.2)
Start the terminal emulation: In the "netDL 500/1000" menu, select the
Wake the OTT netDL unit up: A<Enter key> (several times, if required). Return
"Terminal mode" option.
value: ?08
Start the OTT-SDI Transparent Mode: CL/SDI/TRANSP<Enter>
(sensor is connected to screw terminal strip C, terminals 3/4) or CL/OTTS-
DI/TRANSP<Enter> (sensor is connected to screw terminal strip C, terminal
Gewünschtes SDI-12-Kommando eingeben (omit the ! Character at the end of

1/2) ➝ command prompt for SDI-12 commands appears: SDI-12>
an SDI-12 command, it will be automatically added by the operating program).
OTT-SDI Transparent mode : quit<Enter>.

The sensor will return an appropriate response.
Exit terminal mode: Press ESC key.
Fig. 32: Terminal emulation (terminal

mode) in the operating program with
two exemplary commands used in
OTT-SDI Transparent mode.
Please note:
Upon incorrect entries, the sensor returns an < Error > .

Note case sensitivity.
If communication is faulty, end terminal mode (ESC button), wait 5 seconds,

then restart terminal mode.
If the OTT netDL is in measuring mode (e.g. the sample interval of a sensor is
active), the response from the sensor is delayed.
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How to launch the "OTT SDI-12 Interface" software:
In the "Tools" menu, select the "SDI Interface" feature ➝ the operating program
starts the separate "OTT SDI-12 Interface" software. Through the OTT netDL
unit, the software establishes a communication link to the SDI-12 sensor. Then
the software provides a selection of SDI-12 commands that match the sensor
type connected.
Select the required SDI-12 command.
For more information on the "OTT SDI-12 Interface", please refer to the separate
online help.
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20 Voice announcer functionality overview
The voice announcer for measured values and alarm messages through a dial-up
connection can be used in three different ways:
Through a voice-enabled analog modem (recommended model: devolo
MicroLink™ 56k i); connected to the COM 1 serial interface port or
Through a voice-enabled ISDN terminal adapter (recommended model:
Stollmann TA+ODD); connected to the COM 1 serial interface port or
Through the OTT netDL built-in GSM modem (version code "C …").
The recommended external communication devices (modem/terminal adapter)are

available from OTT as accessories. They meet all necessary requirements and
have been thoroughly tested in conjunction with the OTT netDL unit.
Furthermore, the OTT netDL must be enabled for using the voice announcer fea-
ture in factory. For this, two options are available:
OTT provides an OTT netDL unit that is configured for the voice announcer. In
such a case, you will get a questionnaire after placing the order which is used
to gather all relevant announcer texts. Then these announcer texts are generat-
ed in factory and programmed into the OTT netDL unit. No further adjustments
are required to be made in this case. The voice announcer feature will be
available immediately after applying the supply voltage.
OTT provides standard voice modules for individually compiling announcer
texts in the operating program. Then you must program these texts into the
OTT netDL unit.
When an external analog modem is used, measured values may also be

announced on site.
For detailed information on the voice announcer feature, please refer to online
help in the operating program.
Note
Technical prerequisite for acknowledging a successfully transferred alarm mes-
sage: The alarm message must have been sent through an analog modem or
ISDN terminal adapter. (For acknowledging, you must press 1 to 3 specified
keys on the called telephone.)
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21 Error messages
21.1 Internal error messages

Display: Lxx
Internal errors arise when recording and processing measured values in the entire
measurement route from the sensor to storing in memory or on the display.
00 – Measured value is ok
01 – AD conversion faulty
02 – Communication error
03 – Over/underflow
05 – Wire break
06 – Sensor type dependent
07 – Expansion card not available
21.2 External error messages

Display: Sxx
External errors occur in "intelligent sensors" and are sent to the OTT netDL.
21.3 Sensor error messages
Analog input
Internal errors: 01 Analog-digital conversion faulty
03 over-/underflow
– 0 … 1,25 V: Uin < –0,1 V or Uin > 1,375 V
– 0 … 10 V: Uin < –0,5 V or Uin > 11,0 V
– 0 … 5 V: Uin < –0,5 V or Uin > 5,5 V
– 0 … 50 mV: Uin < –5 mV or Uin > 55 mV
– 0 … 20 mA: Iin < –2 mA or Iin > 22 mA
– 4 … 20 mA: Iin < +2 mA or Iin > 22 mA
– Pt 100: t < –100 °C or t > 140 °C
– Potentiometer: R < –10 % or R > 130 %
04 Timeout during measurement
05 Wire break
External errors: None
Pulse input
Internal errors: None
Kalesto
Internal errors: 01 Set minimum signal level underrun
02 Communication error
05 Wire break
External errors: 01 Reflexion level too low
02 Multiple-target situation. No measured value can
be determined
04 Measurement range exceeded, measured
value < 1.50 m or > 30.00 m
08 A constant measured value cannot be determined
Sonicflow
Internal errors: 01 over-/underflow
02 Communication error
04 Wire break
05 Missing water level
External errors: 01 Signal level underrun
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Parsivel
Internal errors: 02 Communication error
05 Wire break
SDI sensor and SDI sensor via RS-485

Internal errors: 02 Communication error
05 Wire break: Sensor not responding
External errors: 01 Communication error: Sensor sending fewer (or no)
measured values than indicated
02 Communication error: Sensor sending more
measured values than indicated
03 Over-/underflow: SDI sensor sending "99999"
04 Incorrect SDI-12 address
RS-232-Eingang
Internal errors: 02Communication error
03over-/underflow
04Timeout during measurement
05Wire break
06A forwarded error message of the connected
"intelligent" sensor is present
21.4 Error messages of the processing modules

Linearization table
Internal errors: 03 Table limits exceeded/underrun
(" No extrapolation" feature enabled)
Q calculation
Internal errors: 03 Table limits exceeded/underrun
(" No extrapolation" feature enabled)
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22 Maintenance
The OTT netDL has a battery-backed realtime clock. Thus the clock continues to
run with high accuracy, even if power supply fails. The backup battery has a ser-
vice live of approximately 10 years. To some extent, its service life depends on the
time of storage without power supply connected as well as on the existing ambient
temperatures.
To ensure correct time under all conditions, we suggest having
the backup battery replaced in factory every 5 years.
For battery replacement, please contact the OTT repair center, refer to Chapter 23.
The OTT netDL unit does not require any other maintenance.
Never open the housing of the OTT netDL! There are no adjustment or control
elements inside the housing!
23 Repair
In case of device failure, please contact the repair center of OTT:

OTT Hydromet GmbH
Repaircenter
Ludwigstrasse 16
87437 Kempten · Germany
Phone +49 831 5617-433
Fax +49 831 5617-439
repair@ott.com
Please note: Have a faulty OTT netDL unit checked and/or repaired only by
the OTT repair center. Never attempt to repair the unit yourself! Any repairs or
attempted repairs carried out by the customer will void any warranty.
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24 Notes about the disposal of used units
Within the member countries of the European Union

In accordance with the European Union guideline 2002/96/EC, OTT takes back
old devices within the member countries of the European Union and disposes of
them in an appropriate way. The devices concerned by this are marked with the
symbol shown aside.
For further information on the return procedure, please contact your local sales
contact. You will find the addresses of all sales partners in the internet on
"www.ott.com". Please take into consideration also the national implementation
of the EU guideline 2002/96/EC of your country.
For all other countries

Dispose of the OTT netDL properly after taking out of service.
Observe the regulations applicable in your country for the disposal of
electronic devices.
Never put the OTT netDL into the normal household waste.
Materials used
Refer to Chapter 25 "Technical data".
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25 Technical data
Supply voltage +9 to +28 VDC; typ. +12 VDC

Power consumption (at 12 VDC)
active approx. 25 mA to 400 mA
(depending on configuration)
Examples:
– Modem inactive, measuring mode:
< 30 mA (OTT netDL 500, Pt100)
– Modem active, measuring mode:
< 60 mA (OTT netDL 500, Pt100:
maintenance window active)
– Modem + LAN active, measuring mode:
< 400 mA (OTT netDL 1000; 2 x 4-20 mA
internal supply, galvanically isolated; 2 x
Pt100; output card; maintenance window
active)
Sleep mode, pulse active < 10 mA
Sleep mode < 250 µA
Input protection levels 36 V 1)
Display Graphic DOT matrix, 122 x 32 pixels,
monochrome, background lighting,
operating temperature: –20 °C - +70 °C
Clock
Type Battery-backed realtime clock
Accuracy ± 8 seconds/month (at +25 °C)
Backup battery type CR 2032; 3 V
Life of backup battery 10 years (replacement after 5 years
recommended)
Communication interfaces – 1 x RS-232-C; OTT netDL 1000: 2 x
– USB host + USB device
– OTT netDL 1000: Ethernet 10 Mbit (RJ-
45)
IP communication – Internal TCP/IP stack
(HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNTP, …)
– Internal web server
– TCP/IP communication over GPRS,
Ethernet/DSL and PPP over PSTN – Encrypted data transfer using SSL/TLS
(HTTPS)
Internal GSM/GPRS modem
Type Motorola G30, quadband (900/1800,
850/1900 MHz);
Antenna External, with SMA connector, allowable
antenna gain (including cable): 2.5 dBi max.;
minimum clearance between antenna and
unit > 20 cm
Inputs (depending on configuration)
Pulse input
Frequency 0-50 Hz
Debouncing 8-100 ms (adjustable)
Min. pulse duration > 8 ms
Max. contact resistance 10 kOhms
Voltage 5-28 V
Max. contact load < 500 µA (per contact)
Status input
Frequency 0-50 Hz
Max. contact resistance 10 kOhms
Voltage 5-28 V
Max. contact load < 500 µA (per contact)
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1)
Protection against externally applied voltage (static) on the inputs
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Analog input
A/D converter resolution 24 bits
Input ranges "Voltage" 0-50 mV; 0-1.25 / 5 / 10 V

Ri with reference to ground 4 MOhms typ. / 100 kOhms typ.
Ri with floating voltages > 100 MOhms
Accuracy 0.1 % of full scale
Resolution 0-50 mV: 50 µV; rest: 1 mV
Measuring time < 350 msec
Galvanic isolation (optional) 500 V
Input ranges "Current" 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA

Ri 50 Ohms typ. / 400 Ohms max.
Accuracy 0.1 % typ. / max. 0.3 % of
full scale
Resolution 1 µA
Measuring time < 350 msec
Supply voltage for external sensors typ. 24 V; max. 28 V at supply
voltage > 24 V
Max. output current 25 mA
"Potentiometer" input range 0-5.5 kOhms

Accuracy 1000 ppm of full scale
Resolution 100 ppm
Measured value output 0 … 120 %
(of nominal value of potentiometer)
Measuring time 1000 msec
Wire break detection at typ. >13 kOhms
"Pt 100" input range –40 - +85 °C

Accuracy ±0.1 K (–40 - +70 °C; w/o cable)
Resolution 0.01 K
Measuring time 850 msec
Input RS-232 interface

Protocol OTT protocol (instantaneous value, last saved
value, time synchronization; pins 2, 3 + 5)
Pin assignments Pin Signal Direction
1 Carrier Detect DCD In
2 Receive Data RxD In
3 Sent Data TxD Out
4 Data Terminal Ready DTR Out
5 Ground GND GND
6 Data Set Ready DSR In
7 Request To Send RTS Out
8 Clear To Send CTS In
9 Ring Indicate RI In
Worst case timeout per measured value 55 sec
Input RS-485 interface

Protocol OTT protocol; SDI-12 via RS-485; Modbus
Interface layout 2-wire, half-duplex
Transfer speed 1 200 … 57 600 bps
Line termination Yes, 120 ohm
Input SDI-12 interface

Protocol SDI-12 specifications, V 1.3
Interface layout SDI-12 specifications, V 1.3
Outputs (depending on configuration)
Switching output
Voltage max. 16 VDC
Leakage current < 1µA/28 VDC
Current capacity max. 5 A
(no fuse provided, external fuse required)
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Appendix A: OTT netDL 500 / OTT netDL 1000 Declaration of Conformity
OTT Hydromet GmbH Geschäftsführer: Dr.-Ing. Anton Felder, Jörg Mayer, Cornelis Johannes Maria van Ophem
Postfach 21 40 · 87411 Kempten Sitz der Ges.: Kempten · Registergericht Kempten HRB 7687 · USt.-ID.-Nr.: DE 258 217 067 · AT U67 233 889
Ludwigstraße 16 · 87437 Kempten Steuer-Nr.: 127/134/80337 · WEEE-Registrierungs-Nummer: 48460377
Tel.: +49 831 5617-0
Fax: +49 831 56 17-209 Deutsche Bank AG München · BLZ: 700 700 10 · Kto. Nr.: 409 0304 00 · BIC: DEUTDEMMXXX · IBAN: DE96 7007 0010 0409 0304 00
info@ott.com Es gelten unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (siehe „www.ott.com/AGB“)
www.ott.com All business transactions shall be subject to our General Terms and Conditions (see ”www.ott.com/GTC”)
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Ludwigstrasse 16
87437 Kempten · Germany
Phone +49 831 5617-0
Fax +49 831 5617-209
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Operating instructions

2 Order numbers and version code 5

3 General safety information 7

4 About these operating instructions 8

6 Overview: Starting up the OTT netDL unit 14

7 Installing the OTT netDL unit 15

8 Setting OTT netDL operating parameters 29

9 Operating/configuring the OTT netDL unit on site 32

12 Updating the OTT netDL firmware 43

13 Overview: Alarm and action management 44

14 Protecting the OTT netDL unit using a password 45

15 Deleting the data memory 46

16 Setting date and time 46

17 Creating and printing the terminal connection diagram 47

18 Creating and printing a device view 47

19 OTT-SDI Transparent mode 48

20 Voice announcer functionality overview 50

24 Note on the disposal of old units 54

Appendix A: OTT netDL 500 /OTT netDL 1000 declaration of conformity 58

2 Ordering numbers and version code

OTT netDL 500 IP datalogger 55.553.001.9.0

OTT netDL 1000 IP datalogger 55.552.001.9.0

Expansions Analog input card

OTT netDL 1000

OTT netDL 1000

Accessories Modem connection cable 97.961.069.9.5

Fig. 1: Info panel of the OTT netDL

Fig. 2: OTT netDL IP datalogger

Fig. 3: Datalogger front panels

SIM card holder GSM antenna

USB interfaces LCD display

Plug-in screw terminal strips

Serial interface Plug-in screw terminal strip

Serial interface Plug-in screw terminal strip

0-50 mV, 0-1.25 V, 0-5 V, 0-10 V voltage input *

Monitoring switching output

* only with analog/RS-232 expansion

The outputs switch e.g. modem, sensor supply, or alarm devices

Measured value processing

Reading out/data transmission

Optional: Voice announcer functionality (internal/external)

Optional: Connection to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLC via IP (Internet

Starting up a OTT netDL unit is done in a maximum of 10 steps:

7.1 Attaching the datalogger

The dimensions of the OTT netDL can be found in Fig. 6.

Fig. 5: Fastening the OTT netDL unit

Top hat rail

Fig. 7: Available positions for the

Fig. 8: Connecting RS-485 interface sensors

Abb. 9: Connecting the side looking

7.4 Connecting sensors having an SDI-12 interface

Fig. 11: Connecting sensors with SDI-12

Further information can be found in the

Fig. 12: Connecting sensors with pulse

7.6 Connecting equipment having a status output

Fig. 13: Connecting devices to the

Fig. 14: Connecting sensors to the

7.8 Connecting sensors having a current output *

Fig. 15: Connecting sensors to the