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SatLink3
QUICK START GUIDE
Part No. 8800-1209 Rev B | November 1, 2019
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General Safety Information
Read the user manual before using SatLink 3 for the first time. Become familiar with the installation and
operation of SatLink 3 and its accessories.
Make sure that SatLink 3 is protected against moisture (NEMA 4, IP 66 or better).
Protect the line of the battery supply voltage with a safety fuse (10A/fast).
Before connecting the power supply, check that all wires are properly attached to the screw terminal
strips.
Do not open SatLink 3. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not attempt to repair SatLink 3 yourself. Have a defective SatLink 3 checked and repaired by the OTT
HydroMet repair center.
Operate SatLink 3 only with the approved antenna connected.
Only install and maintain the SatLink 3 if you are appropriately qualified to do so. If necessary, arrange
training by OTT HydroMet.
WARNING: Risk of explosion. The SatLink 3 is not designed or rated for explosive atmospheres. Never
operate the SatLink 3 in potentially explosive areas.
WARNING: Health Hazard due to malfunctioning of cardiac pacemakers
Electromagnetic fields due to the transmitted Radio Frequency signals can lead to malfunctioning of
cardiac pacemakers. This can be life-threating for users of pacemakers.
oAlways follow the recommendations and precautions of your medical provider
oAlways maintain a safe distance of 20 cm between the SatLink 3 and the cardiac pacemaker
oAlways ensure that the transmitter is disabled before approaching the transmit antenna.
CAUTION: Satellite Transmit Antenna Radio Frequency Exposure Hazard
Maximum Permissible Exposure limits can be exceeded by being in the transmission path of and in close
proximity to the satellite transmit antenna.
oInstall satellite transmit antenna in a manner to ensure a separation of at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from the
antenna to the general population
oEnsure that transmissions are disabled before approaching closer than 1.5 m (5 ft) to the antenna to
perform maintenance work.
CAUTION: SatLink 3 Radio Frequency Exposure Hazard
The SatLink 3 contains an internal Wi-Fi Module with an antenna.
oThe SatLink 3 should be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons.
CAUTION: SatLink 3 Radio Frequency Exposure Hazard
For a SatLink 3 containing a cellular or iridium option card, there is a potential RF exposure hazard from
the corresponding transmit antenna.
oThe SatLink 3 cellular or iridium antenna should be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons.
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CAUTION: Risk of burns due to the hot surface at high ambient temperatures
The metal parts of the SatLink 3 housing can become very hot at high ambient temperatures (> 60 C
typically). This can result in burns.
oWear protective gloves during installation and maintenance
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Search terms: Sutron Linkcomm
2. Prepare Connection to SATLINK 3
Connect GPS: Connect the GPS antenna to the
GPS port on SATLINK 3.
Connect power: Connect a battery or power
source (9 –20 VDC) across terminals 1 and 2
Connect to a PC via USB, or RS-232, or Wi-Fi:
1. USB - A micro USB cable between PC and (1)
“OTG Device” port on SL3-1, or (2) “USB” port on
SL3-LITE or SL3-XMTR-1.
2. RS-232 –A DB9 cable between PC and RS-232
port on SATLINK 3.
3. Wi-Fi –Press the Wi-Fi button on the unit to turn
on SATLINK 3 hotspot; On the PC, select the Wi-Fi
network from Network Connections. Note: SatLink
3 will name its hotspot SL3_xxxx_aaaa, where xxxx is the
station name, and aaaa is a unique number.
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SATLINK 3 Quick Start Guide
In this guide, SATLINK 3 refers to any variant within the product family, unless otherwise stated.
This quick start guide will show steps on how to
•Install LinkComm software
•Connect SATLINK 3 to a PC
•Connect an example SDI-12 sensor such as Lufft WS400-UMB sensor
•Setup measurement intervals and transmission content
•Setup transmissions on GOES satellite
1. Install LinkCOMM Software
Android™: App is available on
Google Play™
Apple®: download from
Apple App Store®
PC or Mac OS X®: download from
www.sutron.com/product/linkcomm/
Note: For Windows 7, install the
driver from LinkComm menu.
Newer versions of Windows do not
require the driver.
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3. Connect LinkComm to SATLINK 3
via USB - Run LinkComm application, and do the following for USB interface:
Select “New Station”
Select “Station type” as per the unit model
Set “Connect type” to USB; “Device” shall automatically show MAC ID of SATLINK 3
Press “Connect” to interact with the unit
via Wi-Fi - Run LinkComm application, and do the following for USB interface:
Follow steps 3.1 and 3.2
Set “Connect type” to “Station Wi-Fi”;
Press “Connect” to interact with the unit ; If error “Please
connect to Station Wi-Fi” appears, check the PC Wi-FI
connection
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4. Configure the sensor (Example SDI-12 sensor –Lufft WS400-UMB)
Select “Measurements” tab in LinkComm
Select “Active” to activate measurement
“M1” and press “Sensor Template” for pre-defined
sensor setups.
Filter “Lufft” as a manufacturer and “SDI-12”
as interface , and select “WS400-UMB” as a model;
Press “Yes” in the next prompt
“Configuration” can be left unchanged
Set Schedule with time as “00:00:00”,
Averaging time “00:00:00” and Interval as
“00:15:00”
5. Setup logging interval and a transmission content
Continue in “Measurements” tab in LinkComm
Select “Log All” to log all measurements into
memory
Telemetry1’s “Tx data content1” can be left at
“All Logged” to send data measured and logged
after the last transmission.
Alarms are used to send immediate notifications when
sensor readings read a certain threshold; More details can
be found in SATLINK 3 operating manual
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6. Setup Satellite Telemetry
Select the “Telemetry” tab in LinkComm
Select “Enable” to turn on TX1. The radio type will be automatically set to “Enviromental
Satellite” and Kind as “Scheduled”. Entry for Label is optional.
Set scheduled time and interval as per your time assignment.
Setup Tx format.
Setup Transmission Setup with “Satellite Type”, “Satellite ID”, and “Channel” as per your
channel assignment.
For “Antenna options”, “Advanced Options” and “Append Options”, refer to “Telemetry setup”
SATLINK 3 operating manual.
The setup is now ready to be sent to SATLINK 3; Click the “Changed” icon and transfer the
setup;
For additional help, refer to SATLINK3 operating manual.
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7. Setup Cellular Telemetry (for SL3-1 only, if required)
*Cellular telemetry requires a Cellular option card with a sim card installed; Refer to SATLINK3 operating
manual for SIM card installation instructions.
Continue in “Telemetry” tab
Select “Enable” to turn on TX3 or above, and select radio type as “Cell,” kind as “scheduled”
and the label is optional
Set scheduled time and interval as “00:00:30” and “01:00:00” respectively
Setup “Tx format”
Setup “Transmission setup”
Setup “Alarm” transmissions
The setup is now ready to be sent to SATLINK 3; Click the “Changed” icon and transfer the
setup;
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8. Setup Iridium Telemetry (for SL3-1 only, if required)
*Iridium telemetry requires an Iridium option card
Continuein“Telemetry” tab
Select “Enable” to
turn on TX3 or above, and
select radio type as “Iridium,”
kind as “scheduled” and the
label is optional
Set scheduled time
and interval as “00:00:30” and
“01:00:00” respectively
Setup “Transmission
format”
Setup “Append
Options”
The setup is now
ready to be sent to SATLINK 3;
Click the “Changed” icon and
transfer the setup;
9. Send Setup to the unit and start recording
Following step # 7.8, recording can be turned on the unit, by toggling the “Stop” symbol
This completes the setup of the unit.
10.Get More Information
Download the user manual from http://www.sutron.com/downloads.htm
Watch YouTube Videos on Sutron Channel
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