Install a SIM Card into an X2-CB/X2-CBMC Cellular Logger

While it is always recommended that a SIM card be sent to NexSens for installation prior to shipment, in some cases it may be necessary for an end user to install a SIM card.   Caution!!!- Be sure to statically ground yourself prior to touching any of the electronics inside the X2 logger! Tools Required […]

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Set up a 4G Cellular Account for an X-Series Data Logger

While NexSens can provision and manage a cellular account for an X-Series Data Logger if desired, it may be preferred to set up and manage an account directly with a provider. The loggers’ cellular telemetry requires a 4G-compatible SIM to operate. Please reference the following information for 4G cellular account setup:   Step 1) Verify […]

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UW-8 Plug Pinout

Sensors can be connected to the UW-8 receptacle ports of NexSens X-Series and G2-Series by installation of a UW-8 plug connector on the end of a sensor cable. The pinout for the UW-8 plug connectors is as follows:   Pin # SensorBUS Signal Wire Color 1 RS-232 Tx* Orange 2 GND Black 3 RS-232 Rx* […]

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UW-8 Sensor Port Pinout

NexSens X-Series and G2-Series data loggers incorporate UW-8 receptacles for connection of sensor cables with UW-8 plug connectors. The pinout for the UW-8 data logger sensor ports is as follows:   Pin # SensorBUS Signal Wire Color 1 RS-485 A Green 2 RS-485 B Blue 3 SDI-12 Brown 4 12V Power Red 5 5V Power […]

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Replace a Battery in a CB-Series Data Buoy

The 12V sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries installed in the data well of CB-Series buoys may require replacement when the charge falls below ~10V or every 2-3 years as their integrity declines with age. This guide shows the steps to replace the A05 12V 28 A-Hr battery commonly equipped in harnesses with one to four […]

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Apply Power to the X2-CB

The X2-CB has an innovative power design that allows for simple connectivity and interfacing with sensors on NexSens CB-Series buoys.   Power Jumper CB-Series solar towers have a special UW-6 plug with a jumper built in that completes the circuit for the battery to supply power to the X2-CB data logger. The X2-CB will not receive […]

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Configure iSIC-V2 Ethernet Settings

While the iSIC-V2 Ethernet data logger is capable of acquiring network settings from a DHCP server automatically, it is also possible to configure these settings manually. Establish Direct Terminal Connection Follow this article to establish a terminal connection with the iSIC-V2 using a USB-RS485 cable. Set Static Network Connection Settings If DHCP is enabled, the […]

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How-To

Configure communication/output settings of a SVS-603-UW Install the SVS-603 Wave Sensor into the NexSens Wave Sensor Housing  

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Set an APN on a Cellular iSIC V2

Establish a Terminal Connection Follow this article to establish a terminal connection with the iSIC-V2 using a UW6-USB-485P cable.   Enter the Cell Terminal Depending on the schedule, the iSIC-V2 may attempt to take a reading or send data during configuration and output text similar to that in the image below. Hit Enter or Ctrl+C to stop […]

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Install a SIM Card into an iSIC-V2

While it is always recommended that a SIM card be sent to NexSens for installation prior to shipment, in some cases it may be necessary for a user to install a SIM card themselves. The following article steps through this process. Caution!!!- Be sure to statically ground yourself prior to touching any of the electronics […]

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