G2-RAIN data loggers are equipped with an onboard buzzer to provide audible system status feedback to the user. G2-RAIN Buzzer Indicator Status Lookup Event Beep Type Status When power is applied Short beep System boot successful During telemetry connection Two short beeps Connection successfully established During telemetry connection Three short beeps No signal/connection failed […]
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Iridium Transmission Delay
Compared to data loggers utilizing cellular, radio, or Wi-Fi telemetry, Iridium transmission systems have an additional step in the data upload process which may cause a delay in the time it takes from the logger recording a measurement to data being posted on WQData LIVE. Data messages transmitted from the logger’s satellite modem are first […]
X-Series Logger Supported Sensors
All X-Series data logger systems incorporate multiple waterproof UW sensor ports with available sensor interfaces including SDI-12, RS-485 and RS-232. This allows for compatibility with a wide range of sensors and data transmission protocols such as SDI-12, NMEA0183 and Modbus. Many compatible sensors can be automatically detected by X-Series loggers, while others require custom configurations […]
Test an Alarm
Test emails can be sent to confirm that an alarm is properly configured. To test an alarm: Navigate to ADMIN | Alarms on the WQData LIVE Project Dashboard. Select the Enabled display filter to view all active alarms. Click on an alarm. Confirm the list of alarm recipients in the Trigger Action field. […]
Enable/Disable Alarms
Alarms can be quickly enabled and disabled from the configuration menu. To enable/disable alarms: Navigate to ADMIN | Alarms on the WQData LIVE Project Dashboard. To disable an active alarm, select the Enabled display filter to view all active alarms. Click on the alarm to disable. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next […]
Replace a M650 Beacon Battery
Remove the beacon from the top of the buoy solar tower by removing the three top-facing bolts using a 7/16″ socket wrench. Invert the beacon. Remove the small Phillips screw holding the cover in place and turn it counterclockwise. Lift up on the cover to remove it. Press down on the […]
Enable Project in LIVE Datacenter app
The LIVE Datacenter app allows anyone using the application to view basic data from all WQData LIVE Projects for which this feature has been enabled. To enable Project view in the LIVE Datacenter App: Enable and configure the Public Portal. Navigate to the ADMIN | Public Portal | Settings field, check the Include in LIVE […]
Beacon Remote Capabilities
The IR remote for the M650 beacon can be used to accomplish the following tasks (all outlined in the Quick Start Guide): Turn the beacon on Check the battery pack charge state Turn the beacon off Additional customization, including the setting of new flash codes or changing brightness levels must be handled through the […]
M650 Solar Marine Light – FAQ
Manually Change Flash Code
The M650 beacon will only allow flash codes to be enabled that are supported by its current intensity (brightness) setting. If the beacon’s current intensity setting is compatible with a given flash code, this can be changed using the IR remote. If the intensity setting is not compatible, the IR remote command will be rejected […]