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VT335i / Rack monitoring unit (legacy)

VT335i / Rack monitoring unit (legacy)

Release date: 06 April 2020

End-of-Sale date: 16 May 2024

End-of-Support date: 16 May 2027

Documentation page: https://vutlan.atlassian.net/l/c/gTr18F3Q

Product page: https://vutlan.com/remote-monitoring-units/164-vt335i-monitoring-unit.html

Drivers: https://vutlan.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DRIV/pages/2701295618/Latest+Vutlan+drivers+for+VT855i+series+VT335i+VT825i+VT855i

Function and purpose

The unit is used for environmental monitoring (e.g. temperature, humidity, voltage, leakage, smoke, airflow). It is also used as an I/O controller (e.g. door control, fans, generator, control panels, UPS, circuit breakers, alarms). Can use up to 700 different elements - notifications, triggers, timers, logic schemes, sensors, and dry contacts. Has a built-in Web interface with virtual sensors, logic schemes, different types of notifications, and control panels. Has a slot for an LTE modem for an ethernet connection reservation.

VT335i is a new model and it replaces VT335S. New features include:

  • two times more powerful processor.

  • ability to handle more elements (+200)

  • slightly smaller dimensions

  • SD card

  • slot modem

  • power reservation

  • USB camera higher max. resolution

Physical Description

Front panel:

Back panel:



1. "Analog sensors: A1..A8" - x8 RJ12 6P4C analog sensor inputs with auto-sensing. Read instructions at "Analog sensors connection", and "Sensor configuration".

2. "CAN" - digital connector RJ12 6P4C for the connection of CAN sensors/extensions/devices on a CAN bus. Modules can be chained together. Read the instructions at "CAN devises connection and", and "Setting up CAN".

  • "LED: CAN" - green LED indicates CAN bus status.

  • The LED blinks slowly - nothing is connected

  • The LED blinks fast - configuration is in process

  • The LED glows constantly - connected to CAN devices

3. "LAN port" - Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port, provides an Ethernet connection. Read more in this section "LAN, GSM, LTE, RADIUS, DNS, SSL, VPN".

  • "Orange LED" - orange LED for Ethernet port. It shows network traffic.

  • "Green LED" - green LED for Ethernet port. It shows network traffic. Flashes green when the system starts up. Shows the connection state (constant green light - the connection is established, blinking green - the connection attempt).

4. "SD card" - MicroSD card slot with an ejector. The card is needed for data storage or the "system restore". Read instructions at "Saving system logs to SD card", and "Restore of the appliance (for VT960 series)".

5. "TEMPERATURE SENSOR" - accuracy +/- 1 °C.

6a. "LED: ACT" - green LED indicates appliance system status,

  • - operating mode of the device: switches at a frequency of 2 times per second;

  • - successful completion of the software update process: switches at a frequency of 4 times per second;

6b. "LED: ALARM" - The LED can be programmed from the interface for alarm indication.

6c. "LED: ERR" - red LED indicates error and traffic.

  • the operating mode of the device: If everything is normal, the LED is extinguished, if not - there's a constant glow;

  •  software update mode: switches at a rate of 2 times per second;

6d. "LED: CAN" - green LED indicates CAN bus status.

7. "USB" - micro USB-port 2.0 is needed for USB camera recording, USB Flash for system logs, and system restoration. Read instructions at "Connecting USB camera", "USB camera settings. How to save a video", "Saving system logs on USB flash drive", and "USB upgrade or restore of default settings".

8. "Dip switch" 

  • Normal mode: The switch is switched to the left ←. The switch should be always in this position.

  • Restore of appliance: The switch is switched to the right →. Used to load the clean system image from an SD card. Read instructions at “Restore of appliance”.

9. "OUTPUTS 12V 0.25A" - 12V 0.25A (for each output) terminals outputs (electronic relay). Pitch 3.81mm, 3P. Read instructions at "Connecting 12V devices to 12V outputs".

  • "LEDs: E1, E2" - status indicators for two 12V 0.25A outputs on the front panel.

  • The LED is ON (orange) - the output is ON (the initial state can be configured).

  • The LED is OFF (orange) - the output is OFF ((the initial state can be configured).

10. "Chassis grounding" - Chassis grounding, M4 thread. Enhances the immunity of the equipment against conducted and radiated RF disturbances. Please contact a professional electrician before connecting it.

11. "GNSS" - A hole for mounting the GNSS antenna. Antennas are purchased separately from VT335i and separately from VT740. Read more at GPS location, and GPS Service API.

12a. "Restart" - the button restarts the appliance. Hold the button for 2 seconds and then let go, and the system will restart.

12b. "Reset settings" - reset settings to default factory settings. Keep pressing the button for more than 5 seconds. The “ERR” LED will start blinking. This indicates that the factory restoration has started. Wait for 20-60 seconds for the system to restart. The “ACT” LED will start blinking once the system has been restarted. The device can be accessed now.

12c. "Factory reset" - Do not use this button. If you need a factory reset, please use the following optionRestore of appliance

13. "Modem slot" - "VT740 / LTE slot modem" can be installed in this slot. This modem is ordered separately. Read instructions at "VT740 / LTE slot modem", and "LAN, GSM, LTE, RADIUS, DNS, SSL, VPN".

14. "DRY CONTACT INPUTS 1...4" - Digital inputs (Type IN). Pitch 3.5mm, 6P. Read instructions at "Connecting dry contacts", and "Dry contacts settings".

15. "DC 12V BACKUP POWER" - 12V DC 2A alternative power input. Pitch 3.81mm, 2P.

16. "DC 12V POWER"- 12V DC 2A main power input.

Connection overview diagram

Drawing dimensions

Installing LTE slot modem

 

Product page: https://vutlan.com/modems/165-vt740-lte-slot-modem.html

 

 

Datasheet page: https://vutlan.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DEN/pages/2735931393/VT740+LTE+slot+modem

 

Usage

Allows to receive and send messages (2G, 3G). Provides Ethernet over LTE (4G). Can be installed in VT335i , VT825i, VT825ii, new VT825DC, VT825DCDC, VT825iDC, VT855i, VT855ii, VT855DC, VT855iDC monitoring systems.

Inventory

Description

4G LTE slot modem for Vutlan monitoring units. Allows to receive and send SMS messages. Provides Ethernet over 4G LTE. Power-cycling is an embedded function.

Panel

 

  1. "Auxiliary" - Connector, used when the modem is installed inside of the appliance to connect LTE auxiliary antenna. The additional antenna helps to strengthen the signal level. ( Auxiliary LTE antenna is supplied together with the modem).

  2. "Status" - displays modems status. Blinking = working.

  3. "SIM card" - SIM card slot with an injector.

  4. "Main antenna" - Connector, used when the modem is installed inside of the appliance to connect LTE main antenna. ( The main antenna is supplied together with the modem).

VT740 has a miniature RF connector on the board for connecting GNSS antenna. GNSS antenna is not sold together with VT740.

Installation

You can install the modem while the system is turned On. You may wait up to 3 minutes until the Telecom operator information is renewed.

Step 1

1.1 Use the wire cutter tool to cut off the metal panel labeled “LTE Modem slot”.

You can dispose of the metal panel after.

Step 2

Plug the VT740 slot modem as shown on the picture into the opening. The board should slide into the guide rails (marked as “1”) and plug into the jack (marked as “2”).

Step 3

3.1 Screw the main LTE antenna into “Main” antenna” jack.

3.2 If you want to strengthen the signal, you can screw in the second auxiliary antenna into “Auxiliary” jack.

 

 

Step 4

Plug in the micro SIM card. The SIM card slot has an injector.

Step 5

 

You are ready to go! Turn on the system.

You can install the modem while the system is turned On. You may wait up to 3 minutes until the Telecom operator information is renewed.

Configuring the modem

Please read the following section for the configuration instructions:

Online documentation page link: https://vutlan.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DEN/pages/1016347

The direct page link for users with paper documentation:

https://vutlan.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DEN/pages/1016347/Setting+up+a+modem

Technical specifications

Specifications

Specifications

GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800 MHz

Control Via AT Commands

GNSS gps One Gen 8B;standalone;assisted,XTRA

Uplink up to 5Mbps, Downlink up to 10Mbps

ROHS, REACH, CE

Modem errors:

Problem

Cause

Solution

Problem

Cause

Solution

Modem is not initializing. Power light status is not working.

  1. The cable has disconnected due to transportation.

  2. The unit is not updated to the latest driver version.

  3. An incorrect converter board is installed inside the unit by mistake.

  1. Power down the device. Open the unit’s case. Check the cable is connected.

  2. Please, update the unit to the latest version.

  3. Check if you have a correct converter board installed inside the unit.

     

 

Accessories

  1. “DRP-03 / DIN rail holder” for mounting on DIN rail. Ordered separately. The package includes a holder and screws.

 

2. “VT123 / Wall mounting brackets” for mounting onto the wall. The package includes 2 brackets and screws.