With iWell Remote, you will have access to near real-time production data from the field. On this guide, you will learn how to install and configure our remote monitoring units for 6213 ABB TotalFlow meters.
Part I. Antenna Installation
iWeII has provided you with an antenna, antenna mount, mounting hardware, and
1/2“ conduit connectors. iWell recommends you run antenna line cables inside 1/2“ flexible electrical conduit for protection. The 1/2” flexible electrical conduit is not provided by iWeII.
Step 1.
Untwist cable ties from the provided antenna and remove the plastic washer, silver washer, and threaded nut from the antenna. You may discard these three items as they will not be used during the installation.
Step 2.
Pull the antenna cables through the large center hole on the top of the provided antenna mount. Once the antenna cables are all the way through, remove the film on the bottom of the antenna and stick the antenna to the top of the mount.
Step 3.
Feed the antenna cables through the "antenna to 1/2" conduit" adapter. Screw the adapter. Screw the adapter into the antenna threaded bolt.
Step 4.
Secure the antenna mount with the attached antenna to the top of the pole near the ABB TotalFlow box. The antenna mount can be secured by removing the film on the top double-sided tape on the mount and sticking it directly on the pole and then use the provided zip ties to secure the mount to the pole.
Step 5.
Run the antenna cable in 1/2" flexible electrical conduit from the antenna to the ABB Total Flow box.
Step 6.
Pop out a small gasket on the ABB TotalFlow box and install the 1/2" conduit connector.
Step 7.
Run the antenna lines that are in the 1/2" flexible conduit through the 1/2" conduit connector into the ABB TotalFlow box.
Step 8.
Secure the 1/2" flexible electrical conduit into the 1/2" conduit connector on the ABB TotalFlow box.
If the antenna cables cannot reach the ABB TotalFlow box because the distance is too great, use the antenna extension cables provided. These cables are only provided on request (most installations will not need antenna extension cables).
Step 9.
Position the Well Remote Modem inside the ABB TotalFlow box. Typical locations for the remote modem include:
The battery shelf in the TotalFlow (if it is not used for battery).
In the space on the right-hand side of the flowmeter electronics/battery shelf.
Step 10.
Screw the two antenna ends into the iWell Remote Modern that is inside the ABB TotalFlow box.
The antenna end-labeled LTE Main should screw into the iWell Remote Modem receiver labeled WWAN 1-1.
The other antenna end LTE AUX should screw into the remaining antenna receiver WWAN 1-2 on the iWell Remote Modem.
Part II. Wiring Set-Up | Power
Step 1.
For providing power to the iWell Remote Modem use the serial harness provided. Screw the 15 pin (DB-15) serial harness connector into the ABB TotalFlow unit. Do not screw the other end of the harness into the iWell Remote Modem until specified below.
Step 2.
If the 6213/G3 TotalFlow unit has an interface board already installed on the 15 pin (DB-15), remove the interface board by loosening the two screws holding it in place and unplugging the interface board from the 15 pin connector. Then install the serial harness as described in step 1.
Part III. Wiring Set-Up | Configuration and Communication
Step 1.
Connect your computer to the TotalFlow through the serial connector on the side of the TotalFlow. Connect to PCCU to configure the TotalFlow’s serial port.
Step 2.
Once connected to the TotalFlow via PCCU enter the communication screen as shown to the right.
Step 3.
Change the COM1 settings to the following:
Protocol: Modbus Slave (RTU)
Port Type: OnBoard Serial
Step 4.
Click Send in the bottom right of the screen.
Step 5.
Change the additional settings that have now appeared to the following:
Baud Rate: 9600
Slave Address: 1
Register Format: 16 Bit Word Swapped
Step 6.
Click the 'Advanced' tab in the top center of the screen.
Step 7.
Change the setting in the Advanced tab to the following:
Interface: RS232
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Step 8.
Click Send in the bottom right of the screen.
Step 9.
Connect the 9 pin end of the serial harness provided into the iWell Remote Modem and secure by tightening the screws on the left and right. Connect the 2 pin green power connector into the iWell Remote Modem and secure it by tightening the screws on the left and right.
Step 10.
The iWell Remote Modem is now connected. Call iWell Support at 800-219-0141 to verify the unit is communicating.
Step 11.
Make sure to send the Modbus Register Map to iWell Support at support@iwell.info so that the data from your TotalFlow will correctly reach your iWell account.
You should have received an electronic Modbus registry map folder from iWell labeled COM-1. If you do not have this folder, please contact iWell Support at 800-219-0141.
Part IV. Installing the Modbus Registry Map
Step 1.
Log in to TotalFlow via PCCU
Step 2.
Click the 'Save and Restore' icon in the upper left (yellow folder with two arrows in a circle).
Step 3.
In the left column find COM-1 under the R: drive.
Step 4.
Right-click COM-1 under the R: drive and select 'Download Folder'.
Step 5.
Click the button with three dots to the right of the 'Files From' box. This will allow you to select a folder from your computer.
Step 6.
Select the COM-1 folder iWell provided. Make sure the file is not zipped. If the file is zipped you will need to unzip it first.
Step 7.
Click 'Ok'.
Step 8.
Once the download is complete click Ok.
Step 9.
Click the 'Save Station Files' button in the bottom left.
Step 10.
Click Ok. This operation will take a minute or two.
Step 11.
Once the operation is complete you will be prompted to back up to the S: drive. Do this by clicking 'Yes'.
If you'd like some extra assistance with your setup, reach out via chat to our support team, email us at support@iwell.info or give us a call at 800-219-0141. We're always ready to help.