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Set up a blue'Log data logger

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General tips

  • Have the data source (data logger, etc.) serial number on hand. When entering the serial number, pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters and empty spaces.

  • The data source name can be freely selected. For recommendations, see our Naming guideline.

  • Set the same aggregation interval for all data sources in the system to ensure charts are accurately displayed in VCOM. This is used to normalize uneven timestamps and aggregate smaller recorded intervals into larger ones.

  • To ensure that the data source aggregation interval has been set correctly in VCOM, open an imported file in the Data logger overview portlet in VCOM and check the timestamps.

  • We strongly recommend ticking the check box Automatic device creation to ensure that VCOM automatically creates any new devices found during each data import.

  • If possible, perform a connection test once you have completed the configuration in both VCOM and the data source.

Data loggers only

  • For data loggers, update the firmware to the latest version prior to configuration.

  • For data loggers, any import that uses FTP can also use SFTP. The access data, such as the FTP server address, user name, and password remain identical. Only the port changes from port 21 (FTP) to port 2222 (SFTP).

APIs only

  • If you experience import issues with the API, please contact the respective API provider first.

  • Each day at midnight, VCOM checks for complete data and requests data from the past 7 days. If there are no limitations from the API and the data is available, the gaps will be filled.

Follow these steps to set up a blue'Log data logger, establishing a direct connection to the blue'Log web portal. 

Steps

  1. At system level , go to  icon-wrench1.png System settings > icon-database-insert.png Data sources > Data logger overview.

  2. Under New source of type, select blue'Log X series as the device type from the dropdown and select Add. 

  3. Enter the serial number (including empty spaces), your blue'Log login, and password, and select Add.

  4. In the Interval dropdown, select the desired aggregation interval and select Save aggregation interval. This determines which interval is displayed in the charts.

  5. Verify that the data source is communicating with the meteocontrol server. See Verify communication with the VCOM server.

The data logger is set up.

Set up a blueLog data logger
Set up a blue’Log data logger

Remotely access the blue’Log web interface directly from VCOM Cloud

Once you have registered your meteocontrol data logger to a VCOM plant, you can remotely access the web interface directly from VCOM Cloud without any additional setup.

In VCOM, navigate to icon-database-insert.png Data sources > [meteocontrol product name] > Administration > Select icon_old_arrow.png Remote access. You will be directed to the data logger login page. The link expires in 5 minutes.

Remote access from VCOM to a meteocontrol data logger
Remote access from VCOM to a meteocontrol data logger

You can also directly access the data logger in VCOM via the Data logger overview portlet.