Frequently asked questions
Sisgeo digital instruments can operate in two powering modes: TIMED or ALWAYS-ON (for more information see F.A.Q.#094.A string of mixed instruments consisting of TIMED gauges and ALWAYS-ON gauges cannot work.The first thing to do is therefore to check that ALL connected instruments in your array are set to TIMED mode.You can check the powering mode […]
- BH-Profile in-place Inclinometers, D-Tiltmeter - Digital MEMS Tiltmeters, DEX and DEX-S 3D extenso-inclinometers, Electric Anchor Load Cells, H-Level - Liquid Level Systems, Horizontal In Place Inclinometers, LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array, MEMS In-place Inclinometers, Tilt Beam (TB) sensors, WR LOG wireless dataloggers
Utilize the Linear Sensitivity Factors (A, B) and Ploynomial Sensitivity Factors (A, B, C, D) of the Calibration Reports permit to obtain readings in engineerig units with a maximum error as for the Calibration Report. In the case of analogue gauges, the factors shall be applied on the electrical readings (i.e. mA, mV, digit, etc…) […]
- LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array
It mainly depends from the powering mode of the gauges (refer to FAQ#094 for the description of the powering modes). AN EXAMPLE WILL BETTER CLARIFY THE ANSWER. In a batch of 240 gauges, unless otherwise requested by the Customer, the addresses are settled from #001 up to #240. In a borehole is installed a chain of 30 […]
- BH-Profile in-place Inclinometers, H-Level - Liquid Level Systems, Horizontal In Place Inclinometers, LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array, MEMS In-place Inclinometers, WR LOG wireless dataloggers
All SISGEO digital gauges can be settled in two different powering mode: The STANDARD powering mode is ALWAYS ON, so unless otherwise requested by the Customer, the sensors are settled as default in ALWAYS ON.
- BH-Profile in-place Inclinometers, D-Tiltmeter - Digital MEMS Tiltmeters, DEX and DEX-S 3D extenso-inclinometers, LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array, MEMS In-place Inclinometers, Tilt Beam (TB) sensors
The cable lengths depend from many factors, first of all installation and cable protections (screen, earth, etc…). Assuming that instruments are installed in a workmanlike, for the maximum cable lengths should be followed the next suggestions: DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS: see FAQ#73 ANALOGUE INSTRUMENTS: see both downloadable documents.
- LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array
All SISGEO digitized instruments (IPIs, Tiltmeters, H-Level…) use the RS-485 serial communication protocol The RS485 protocol contemplate a termination resistor. The recommended chain connection is point-to-point (multidropped) nodes as a bus mode (line). Star, ring or multiply network connection are not recommended. SISGEO dataloggers has already a termination resistor assembled (typically 120Ω). On the opposite […]
- BH-Profile in-place Inclinometers, D-Tiltmeter - Digital MEMS Tiltmeters, H-Level - Liquid Level Systems, Horizontal In Place Inclinometers, LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array, Mini OMNIAlog datalogger, OMNIAlog Datalogger, Tilt Beam (TB) sensors
All SISGEO digital sensors (e.g. IPI, BH Profile, MD Profile, LT Inclibus, Tilt-meter, RDS, H-Level, etc.) use the Modbus communication protocol over RS-485 serial. SISGEO digital sensors are connected to each other with a single signal cable. The parameters that are configured at the factory for each digital sensor are as follows: Upon confirmation of […]
- BH-Profile in-place Inclinometers, D-Tiltmeter - Digital MEMS Tiltmeters, Digital MEMS Inclinometer System, H-Level - Liquid Level Systems, Horizontal In Place Inclinometers, LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array, MEMS In-place Inclinometers, MEXID Miniaturized MPBX, Tilt Beam (TB) sensors
Last update: October 2021 All the SISGEO digitized sensors utilize a RS485 interface with Modbus protocol. 1.The maximum number of digitized sensors in a RS-485 network are 247 (theoretical) 2.The maximum number of digitized sensors chains that is possible to connect to Modbus master unit (as OMNIAlog or miniOMNIAlog) are 4. 3. About the maximum […]
- BH-Profile in-place Inclinometers, D-Tiltmeter - Digital MEMS Tiltmeters, Digital MEMS Inclinometer System, H-Level - Liquid Level Systems, Horizontal In Place Inclinometers, LT-Inclibus array, MD-Profile array, MEMS In-place Inclinometers, Mini OMNIAlog datalogger, OMNIAlog Datalogger, Tilt Beam (TB) sensors