DAQ Installation
A guide to getting your SAM4 system set up smoothly.
38 articles
Installation
Step-by-step instructions and safety guidelines for setting up and validating your SAM4 system installation.
- Installation Safety RulesEssential safety guidelines for SAM4 hardware installation.
- Installation DurationHow long the installation process typically takes.
- Preparing for Your SAM4 InstallationExplore these resources to help you get familiar with the SAM4 installation process.
- Tools Required for SAM4 Installation (Not Supplied by Samotics)This article lists the tools that are not provided by Samotics but are necessary for installing SAM4 hardware.
- Installing the hardwareStep-by-step guide to install the Connectivity Kit.
- Installing Current SensorsInstructions for placing the current sensors correctly.
- Installing Voltage ConnectionsProper setup for voltage connections.
- Turning on the SystemHow to power up your SAM4 system after installation.
- Commissioning the AssetStarting the commissioning process for a monitored asset.
- Verifying Hardware InstallationTwo key steps to confirm your installation is correct.
- Visual Checks After InstallationSimple checks to ensure everything is in place.
- Validating the InstallationHow to validate your installation with the SAM4 Setup Tool and video guidance.
- Linking a Motor to a DAQ (SAM4 Setup Tool)Step-by-step guide to link a motor in the SAM4 Setup Tool.
- Linking a Motor to a DAQ (Onboarding Portal)Instructions to link a motor via the Onboarding Portal.
- Is My SAM4 Hardware Working Properly?Monitoring the status of your SAM4 hardware.
- Contacting Support for Installation IssuesWho to reach out to if you encounter installation problems.
Connectivity
Instructions for configuring network connections, including 4G, Ethernet, and WiFi, to ensure smooth data flow.
- Setting Up Samotics' 4G ServiceHow to configure the 4G connection provided by Samotics.
- Setting Up Ethernet ConnectionHow to configure the Ethernet connection for SAM4.
- Setting Up WiFi ConnectionHow to configure the WiFi connection for SAM4.
- Whitelisting Domains for Ethernet/WiFiDomains to whitelist when using Ethernet or WiFi.
- Using Your Own 4G SIM Cards - GatewayHow to set up your own 4G connection with custom SIM cards.
SAM4 Setup Tool
Learn to configure and manage your SAM4 monitoring system.
- Accessing the SAM4 Setup ToolHow to log in and access the SAM4 Setup Tool.
- Preliminary Installation ValidationHow to perform initial installation checks.
- Checking ConnectivityHow to verify connectivity within the system.
- Validating and Updating SoftwareSteps to validate and update software during setup.
- Ensuring DAQs Are ConnectedHow to check DAQ connections to the gateway.
- Downloading a Support BundleHow to download a support bundle for troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting
Quick solutions for common SAM4 hardware issues.
- Offline DAQSteps to follow when one or more DAQs are offline.
- Offline Gateway (Fitlet)Steps to troubleshoot a Fitlet gateway that is offline.
- Offline Gateway (Dell)Steps to troubleshoot a Dell gateway that is offline.
- Invalid Measurements - Current UnbalanceSteps to troubleshoot invalid measurements caused by current unbalance.
- Invalid Measurements – Incorrect Current SensorsSteps to troubleshoot invalid measurements caused by using incorrect current sensors.
- Invalid Measurements - Voltage BranchingSteps to troubleshoot voltage branching issues indicated by the system.
Samotics Hardware
Essential info on SAM4 hardware components and upkeep.
- Samotics Hardware Components - DAQ setupOverview of the hardware components provided by Samotics.
- Technical Specifications for Samotics HardwarePDF files with the technical specifications of Samotics hardware.
- Hardware dimensionsHere you can find required space, hardware dimensions and cable lengths for DAQ setup installation.
- Contacting Support for Broken or Damaged SAM4 HardwareWhat to do when your SAM4 hardware needs to be replaced or repaired.
- How to Make Ethernet CablesA guide on assembling Ethernet cables for your SAM4 system.