Sokol-M1 + Sokol-DVP (Sokol-BMVD): Difference between revisions

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[[File:Bmvd+dvp main.png|thumb|384x384px|Sokol-BMVD '''(on the right)''', Sokol-DVP '''(on the left)''']]

= <big>'''Definition and Purpose of Sokol-DVP and Sokol-BMVD'''</big> =

== <big>'''Sokol-DVP'''</big> ==

The '''Sokol-DVP''' soil moisture and temperature sensor (hereinafter referred to as '''“Sokol-DVP”, “the device”, “DVP”,''' or '''“the DVP sensor”''') is designed to determine the mass fraction of soil moisture (hereinafter referred to as soil humidity) and '''soil temperature.'''

The '''Sokol-DVP''' sensor is a fiberglass '''(FR4)''' plate in the shape of an elongated trapezoid with a pointed end for easy installation in the ground.

The measuring part of the sensor contains '''capacitive sensing elements''', insulated by two layers of fiberglass. The electronic board is located inside a rectangular casing.

The operating principle for temperature measurement is based on '''the change in resistance depending on soil temperature.'''

More detailed technical characteristics are presented in the  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WBmJWBZqSngEo19GLjMTBAyGJz-OC1AD/view technical data sheet of the device]

The '''Sokol-BMVD''' wireless external sensor modules (hereinafter referred to as '''“BMVD” or “the device”''') are designed for automatic reading of '''soil temperature, soil moisture, and detection of the presence or absence of moisture on plant leaves''' or other surfaces '''(leaf moisture)'''.

Up to '''eight BMVD modules''' can be connected to one station.

Each BMVD can connect up to '''four soil moisture/temperature sensors (Sokol-DVP)''' and/or '''one leaf moisture sensor (Sokol-DVL)''', depending on the supplied model.

(''Note: Production of the '''Sokol-DVL''' leaf moisture sensor has been stopped.'')

= '''Device construction''' =

== '''Sokol-BMVD''' ==

* Supports up to '''three Sokol-DVP''' sensors and '''one Sokol-DVL''' sensor.  (''The '''Sokol-DVL''' sensor is no longer produced.'')

'''Device elements:'''

# Channel '''selector'''

# Inputs for '''Sokol-DVP''' sensors

# Input for '''Sokol-DVL''' sensor (in newer versions, this input is used for an additional '''Sokol-DVP''' sensor)

[[File:SOKOL-BMVD scheme.png|center|frameless|755x755px]]

* Supports up to '''four Sokol-DVP''' sensors.

* Equipped with a '''solar photovoltaic panel''' and '''rechargeable battery'''.

[[File:BMVD SUN BATTERY 2.jpg|frameless|603x603px]]

# '''Old-type housing:''' early rectangular design.

# '''New-type housing:''' updated design with improved sealing and connector layout.

== <big>'''Sokol-DVP via Sokol-BMVD'''</big> ==

# The '''Sokol-DVP''' soil moisture and temperature sensors can be connected to the inputs of the '''Sokol-BMVD''' device (inputs '''#1, #2, and #3''' for the old version). Input '''#4''' of the Sokol-BMVD operates in '''analog signal measurement mode''' and is used to connect the '''Sokol-DVL''' leaf moisture sensor. The '''Sokol-DVL''' leaf moisture sensor is currently not in production.

# The '''Sokol-DVP''' soil moisture and temperature sensor can be connected to the inputs of the '''Sokol-BMVD''' device in the '''new version''' (to '''all four inputs'''; connection of the '''Sokol-DVL''' sensor is not supported in this version).

Below are the '''connection diagrams''' for '''Sokol-DVP''' sensors with different versions of the '''Sokol-BMVD''' module:

== <big>'''Sokol-DVP + Sokol-BMVD — Configuration via PC'''</big> ==

To configure the '''Sokol-DVP + Sokol-BMVD''' setup, connect the '''Sokol-M1''' station to a PC using a '''USB cable''' and the '''SokolCFG configurator'''.

After connecting the station, you must '''enter the password''' to gain access to modify the station’s settings.

Change the '''BMVD request period''' (from '''5 to 60 minutes''').

Click '''Set (3)''' to save the settings.

The station can operate on only '''one of four channels''' at a time. Therefore, each connected BMVD must have the '''same channel number''' as the station.

Enter the '''MAC address (1)''' and click '''Set (2)'''.

After clicking '''Read (3)''' in the right-hand window and successfully synchronizing (described below), you will be able to see the '''latest data''' received from the BMVD.

Connect to the '''weather station''' and open the '''Configurator''' section.

If it doesn’t work, please contact our '''sales department manager''' to restore the password.

Select the desired '''data exchange interval''' with the BMVD and choose the '''channel number'''.

It may be useful to change the channel number if the connection between the station and the BMVD is unstable.

Save the changes.

Next, go to the '''Additional Devices''' section and select the '''wireless module'''.

Enter the '''MAC address''' of the BMVD.

Click '''Next'''.

(Further in the app, images with descriptions and step-by-step synchronization instructions will be provided. A more detailed explanation of synchronization is presented below.)

After being powered on, the weather station transmits a '''sync packet every 15 seconds''' for a period of '''three hours'''.

* The weather station must have a '''GPS or GSM connection''' to set the correct time.

* The weather station must be '''transmitting sync packets''' so that the BMVD can detect it.

There is also an option to activate the '''“BEACON” mode''' directly on the station to start transmitting sync packets for synchronization with the BMVD.

Once activated, this mode operates for '''6 hours''', after which it turns off automatically.

To properly connect the BMVD, follow these steps:

# '''Install the batteries''' in the BMVD (or connect the battery connector if you are using the new BMVD version). The '''green LED''' will light up.

# When the '''red LED''' on the BMVD starts blinking (1), '''press and hold the SET button (2)'''. The '''green LED (3)''' will turn off.  After this, the synchronization process can be considered '''successful'''.

'''<u>Note that the red LED on the BMVD blinks depending on the signal strength.</u>'''

'''<u>If the LED blinks three times or fewer, you should move the BMVD closer to the station or raise it higher to improve the connection.</u>'''</blockquote>

== <big>'''Viewing Data from Sokol-DVP + Sokol-BMVD'''</big> ==

After successful synchronization, data packets from the '''BMVD''' will appear together '''with other parameters''' transmitted by the station (e.g., via '''GSM''') in the following format:

'''<u>Example of Sokol-DVP + Sokol-BMVD Parameters:</u>'''

- '''Ex0T0''' BMVD1 DVP1 '''temperature'''

- '''Ex0H1''' BMVD1 DVP1 '''humidity'''

- '''Ex0T2''' BMVD1 DVP2 '''temperature'''

- '''Ex0H3''' BMVD1 DVP2 '''humidity'''

- '''Ex0T4''' BMVD1 DVP3 '''temperature'''

- '''Ex0H5''' BMVD1 DVP3 '''humidity'''

- '''Ex0l'''<next number>, '''Ex0U''' BMVD1 '''<u>battery voltage</u>'''

- '''Ex0R''' BMVD1 '''<u>signal strength</u>'''

There may also be '''<u>Ex0, Ex1, Ex2, etc</u>.''' for '''other BMVD''' modules connected to the '''same station'''.

<blockquote>''<u>'''If one DVP sensor (e.g., DVP2) is disconnected, the next one (DVP3) will shift to Ex0T2 / Ex0H3.'''</u>''

''<u>'''To identify which DVP was disconnected, test each sensor physically by unplugging them one by one and observing changes in the readings.'''</u>''</blockquote>

= '''Useful links''' =

* [https://rutube.ru/video/0bb6424d292325009770da690ffbf829/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on connecting the station via GSM to a PC (RUS)</big>''']

* [https://rutube.ru/video/d2d56e6d3bffdc783ed744f60cc68a96/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on setting up the station on the Sokolmeteo server (RUS)</big>''']

* [https://rutube.ru/video/ca22238af0a4258932cbb826d7d9edc8/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on setting up the station via a PC (RUS)</big>''']

* [https://rutube.ru/video/bf422be219631e6900f78cf250b0f026/?playlist=718716 '''<big>Video tutorial on connecting the BMVD to the station via a PC (RUS)</big>''']