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92. OverviewDescriptionThe C3 is a robust remote monitoring and control platform designed for deployment in rugged environments. The C3 platform consi

C3 User Guide101 - Battery status indicator2 - Radio status indicator3 - Power/user touch button4 - Output connector + indicator5 - Input connector +

111 - Ventilation slots2 - Information label3 - DIN rail mount4 - DIN rail mount clip toggle5 - UHF BNC antenna connector6 - xG SMA antenna connector7

C3 User Guide12&MFDUSJDBMTQFDJæDBUJPOTPower requirements• Connection via terminal block or 2.5 mm DC power connector• 60 V maximum on all power

13Weight• .PEVMFLHEFQFOEBOUVQPOSBEJPDPOæHVSBUJPO• Packed: 2.1 kg maximumMounting• Standard 32 mm DIN rail (Figure 2-3)• Locking cl

C3 User Guide14C3 Solar EnclosureComponents1 - Primary antenna whip2 - Mounting bracket3 - Bird deterrent4 - Primary antenna base5 - Secondary antenna

15781 - Solar panel thumb bolt2 - Module mounting rail3 - Note clip4 - Door Latch5 - Padlock loop6 - Mounting thumb bolt7 - Breather/drain8 - Bottom e

C3 User Guide16&MFDUSJDBMTQFDJæDBUJPOTPower• Nominal 14 W, 18 V crystalline PV panel• Internally routed 2-core solar power cable with 4-way plu

17Cable management• Single bottom entry M32 gland, suitable for electrical conduit up to 25 mm in diameter (Figure 4-8)• Two optional rear entry

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C3 User Guide182ABTxRxRS232/SDIRS485INPUTOUTPUT4334INPUTOUTPUT2211POWER1ABRS48512C3Figure 5. C3 installed in Solar Enclosure

193. InstallationPreparationLocationCare must be taken when selecting a site for the installation of a C3. It should have a clear aspect (down to the

C3 User Guide20antenna at a greater height above the ground if required. Greater pole diameters can be used if this is not a requirement.Pre-cablingIt

21• Un-fasten and tighten a hose-clamp around the mounting pole. • Mark the band approximately 15 – 20 mm past the worm-screw (Figure 6)• Cut three

C3 User Guide22Cable routing option 1: Bottom entry• Remove the Solar Enclosure from packaging and assemble to mount via tabs, the enclosure need

231 - Cable gland in place2 - Drill pilot mark3 - Pierce through cable gland123Figure 8. Optional rear entry cable glands3. Installation

C3 User Guide2412Figure 9. Installing enclosure on mounting bracketPrimary antenna mounting• Remove primary antenna base from packaging, remove slott

25123451 - Antenna base2 - Enclosure cross-section3 - Seal4 - Slotted nut (shoulder upward)5 - Antenna cableFigure 10. Primary antenna installationC3

C3 User Guide26123ABFigure 11. C3 module mounting

27Figure 12. Bird deterrent mounting3. Installation

1Contents1. General Information 5About this guide 5Warranty 52. Overview 9Description 9C3 10Components 10&MFDUSJDBMTQFDJæDBUJPOT .FDIBOJD

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294. AppendixA1. Electrical connectionsEquipment and power connections to the C3 module are made via 4-way 3.81 mm pluggable screw terminal blocks, wi

C3 User Guide30Label Function1Input 1Ground2Input 2GroundTable 1. Input1/2 connections (Figure 1-5)INPUT21Label Function3Input 3Ground4Input 4GroundTa

31Label Function3Output 3Ground4Output 4GroundTable 4. Output 3/4 connections (Figure 1-6)OUTPUT43RS232/SDI port• Nominal 12 V switched sensor power

C3 User Guide32RS485 ports (x2)• Nominal 12 V switched sensor power output (600 mA limit)• Standard 2-wire RS485 for multi-drop connections• Fault

33Power connections (x3)• Operational up to 60 V• 40 W peak total power draw across all inputs• 100 – 500 mW typical draw depending upon radio tech

C3 User Guide34RF antenna connections (x4)• $POOFDUJPOTBWBJMBCMFXJMMEFQFOEPODPOæHVSFESBEJPUFDIOPMPHZNJY• All connections are standard polari

35LED state Description4JOHMFHSFFOçBTIFWFSZTFDPOET• Battery healthy• No external power• Battery discharging%PVCMFHSFFOçBTIFWFSZTFDPOET• B

C3 User Guide36LED state DescriptionSolid green Input activeFlashing green (2 Hz) Input pulsingOff No input active, or user mode inactiveTable 13. Inp

37LED state Description.PNFOUBSZHSFFOçBTI Communications transmit.PNFOUBSZBNCFSçBTI Awaiting response.PNFOUBSZçBTIJOHSFE Communications response

C3 User Guide2Location 19Mounting posts 19Pre-cabling 20Unpacking 20C3 Solar Enclosure installation 20Mounting bracket 20Primary antenna mounting

C3 User Guide38 powered down until the button is pressed once again, or external power is presented• Note that activation of the button can be obs

3940°30°50°Figure 13. Solar panel angle setting4. Appendix

C3 User Guide40A4. Physical dimensions®50 – 90 mm (1.5 – 3” nominal) pipe diameter110 mm74 mm~455 mm328 mmUp to 420 mmFigure 21. Solar enclosure mount

4175mm164mm215mmC3POWER1ABRS485INPUT OUTPUT2AB TxRxINPUT RS232/SDIOUTPUT RS485221433411 2Figure 22. C3 dimensions 4. Appendix

C3 User Guide42A5. Device cabling guidelinesProtection• No cable (or part thereof) should be left exposed to the elements• The use of rigid electric

43Connections• Observant devices (V1, M2, L1) come pre-terminated with a waterproof 4-way in-line connector. Tails and extensions for these

C3 User Guide44Pulsed input• A pulsed switch or voltage output can be connected to a C3 input, for  FYBNQMFBXBUFSçPXNFUFS• The frequency of th

4512 VDC240 VAC<600 mAOUTPUT21 Latch ReleaseOUTPUT21Figure 16. Control output examples4-20 mA analog input• Any loop powered 4 – 20

C3 User Guide46Voltage analog input• The C3 inputs can measure voltages up to 10 V• Higher voltage ranges can be measured by employing a divider res

47PowerRS485+RS485-Ground12 VDC<600 mAPowerRS485+RS485-GroundPowerRS485+RS485-GroundDevice 1 Device 2 Device n1ABRS485Figure 19. RS485 wiringPowerR

3A4. Physical dimensions 40A5. Device cabling guidelines 42Protection 42Distance 42Connections 43A6. Generic device wiring examples 43Switched inpu

C3 User Guide48A7. Supported sensing and control devicesObservant V1 cameraDescriptionThe V1 is a low-power, ruggedised, colour still image camera. It

49RedBlueYellowGreenABRS4851duleeowePOWER12121 - Male 4-way device connector (DTC)2 - Female 4-way device connectorFigure 22. V1 camera connection4. A

C3 User Guide50Figure 23. V1 mounting (rigid conduit)

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C3 User Guide52Figure 25. V1 mounting (direct)

53Observant M2 engine controllerDescriptionThe M2 is a fully featured engine monitoring and control interface. It communicates to the C3 via a 4-way c

C3 User Guide54EMERGENCY STOPSTART/STOPM2TMCommsBAPWR INRS485PM hrottleSparewnOKActiv–RedBlueYellowGreenRedBlueYellowGreenABRS4851duleeowePOWER12121 -

55Vaisala weather stationDescriptionThe Vaisala WXT520 is a multi-sensor weather station with no moving parts. Measurements of wind speed, direction,

C3 User Guide564FOTPSDPOåHVSBUJPO• 5IF895NVTUCFDPOæHVSFEWJBUIF7BJTBMBDPOæHVSBUJPOUPPMUPXPSL correctly with the Observant system• 8

57RedBlueYellowGreenABRS4851duleeowePOWER12211 - Male 4-way device connector (DTC)2 - Female 4-way device connectorFigure 27. Vaisala WXT520 electrica

C3 User Guide4A8. Other typical installation examples 77Electric pump control 77Mechanical engine monitoring and shutdown 80Equipment shutdown and

C3 User Guide58Senix ultrasonic level sensorDescriptionThe Senix ToughSonic TSPC ultrasonic level sensor can be used to measure water level in tanks,

59BrownYellowGreyBlueABRS4851oeuwowyPOWER12Figure 28. Senix TSPC connection4. Appendix

C3 User Guide60Linak Modbus enabled actuatorDescriptionThe Linak LA-35 and LA-36 series of linear actuators can be used to open, close or position irr

611 - Linak comms tail2 - Linak power tail3 - Fuse (10 A) 4 - Flexible conduit5 - C3-A power connector1ABRS485POWER2ABTxRxRS232/SDIRS48512NCBlackGreyB

C3 User Guide62Mono SMCDescriptionThe Mono SMC is an electric motor controller used in Mono Sun-Ray SRX solar water pumping systems. When connected to

63ON/OFFSPEEDSTATUS LIGHTSFLASHINGOFFDELAYDELAYHIGHTEMPSOLAR MOTOR CONTROLLERSOLAR PUMPING SYSTEMHAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE NOUSER SERVICABLE PARTSWARRA

C3 User Guide64Davis rain gaugeDescriptionThe Davis Rain Collector II is a typical example of a tipping bucket rain gauge with a 2-wire connection. Th

65OUTPUT21INPUT21RedGreenFigure 31. Davis rain gauge electrical connection4. Appendix

C3 User Guide66Pakton electric fence monitorDescriptionThe Pakton PTE0703 provides electrics fence voltage information over an RS232 serial link to th

67Electric Fencing SecurityTxRxRS232/SDI2ABRS485RedYellowBlueGreenHigh voltage fence connections Figure 32. Pakton PTE0703 electrical connection4. App

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69Installation notes• The C3 is typically mounted separately from the Mace meter, but can exist on the same pole provided enough vertical room is

C3 User Guide70Sentek soil moisture probeDescriptionThe Sentek soil moisture probe measures soil electrical conductivity and moisture content. The pro

71RedBluePurpleBlackABRS4851euuadepcPOWER12Figure 34. Sentek probe electrical connection4. Appendix

C3 User Guide72Aquacheck soil moisture probeDescriptionThe Aquacheck soil moisture probe measures soil temperature and moisture content. The probes ar

73BrownBlackBlueGrn/YellowABRS4851neoPOWER12Figure 35. Aquacheck probe electrical connection4. Appendix

C3 User Guide74ADAM 4000 series IO modulesDescriptionObservant supports a range of ADAM 4000 IO expansion modules for cases where more digital inputs/

75Product codes• DTC: 6 m 4-way device cable (required for connection to C3)• DTE: 10 m 4-way device cable extension• DTB: 60 cm 4-way device cable

C3 User Guide76Other supported devicesObservant supports a further and continuously expanding range of serially connected devices. Please refer to the

77A8. Other typical installation examplesElectric pump controlDescriptionThe digital outputs of the C3 can be used to control contactors associated wi

C3 User Guide6required by Observant to evaluate and process any warranty claim.3. In order to obtain the above warranty service you will be asked to

C3 User Guide78OUTPUT21INPUT21A1A212A1A212A1A212A1A212STARTSTOPExisting12341 - Existing contactor2 - Start button3 - Stop button4 - 12 VDC/240 VAC rel

79OUTPUT21INPUT21A1A212A1A212Existing132RUNOFFAUTO1 - Existing contactor2 - Run switch3 - 12 VDC/240 VACFigure 38. Single input electric pump control4

C3 User Guide80Mechanical engine monitoring and shutdownDescriptionA combination of a C3 digital input and output can provide a simple method to add a

81OUTPUT21INPUT21GroundProtected ignitionFuel solenoid hold-in121 - Generic 12 VDC NC automotive relay2 - Engine with existing shutdown protectionFigu

C3 User Guide82Equipment shutdown and alarm triggersDescriptionThe C3 inputs can be used to sense conditions where equipment should be turn on/off, or

83OUTPUT21INPUT21NC or NOCommonFigure 40. Pressure switch electrical connectionOUTPUT21INPUT21NC or NOCommonFigure 41. Flow switch electrical connecti

C3 User Guide841 - Dry contact hall/inductive trigger4IBGUçZXIFFMXJUIGFSSPVTUSJHHFSOUTPUT21INPUT21NC or NOCommon12Figure 42. Shaft speed senso

85OUTPUT21INPUT21NC or NOCommonA1A212A1A212To mains or motor supplyFigure 44. Mains power supply monitoring electrical connection4. Appendix

C3 User Guide86RevisionsOBS-USR-M001-C3 User GuideR1: Initial release September 2012 (AJK)R2: February 2013 (AJK)• Added IP ratings, design life and

874. Appendix

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