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1. Longitude w 70 n 000 hddd mm mmm 1 I I I I I I I I I Utilities Datum WGS84 Coordinates 42 000 70 000 Port USB COM3 Baud 115200 Protocol Modbus RTU Parity None Direct Connect Online s 1 Menu tabs 5 Connection status online or offline 2 Menu options 6 Read Write buttons online only 3 Toolbar buttons 7 Connection details 4 Main section 8 Load Save Clear buttons 4 1 2 2 Connection status The connection status shows when a communication session is open e Online a communication session with the logger is open Any attached sensors are shown in the driver window The user can download and view data from the logger and write a program to the logger e Offline the FL900 driver is not connected to the logger The user can open a site file or make a logger program for later use 4 1 2 3 Toolbar The toolbar buttons are always shown but some buttons are enabled only when the connection status is online or offline 21 Device communication logger Connect starts a communication session with the Download since last downloads only the data Ria that was logged since the previous download Disconnect stops the communication session Open a file opens a site file or sensor with the logger Py diagnostics file from the default file path changed Global settings opens the settings window where Help opens the h
2. 34 Device communication 2 Click on the OPEN A SITE FILE button The Open file window opens 3 Find the file and click OPEN The data is shown in the FL900 window Tabular view on page 35 4 1 5 3 Tabular view The tabular view shows the data in a spreadsheet format Figure 11 The following options are available Option Open in Flo Ware Sort data Show or remove channels Change the date range Copy to the clipboard Print Export as tab separated Export as comma separated Open in Excel Description Click on the Flo Ware icon to open the file in the main Flo Ware application Click on a column header to sort the data by that column Click on the check box next to a channel and click the UPDATE TABLE button to show or remove channels Change the date and time range and click the UPDATE TABLE button Click on the copy icon to copy the data to the clipboard The data can then be pasted in a spreadsheet or other application Click on the printer icon to send the data to a printer Click on the TSV icon to export the data as a tab separated file Click on the CSV icon to export the data as a comma separated file Click on the Excel icon to open the data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software 35 Device communication Figure 11 FL900 tabular data view FL900 Series Driver 0 1 0 6 View Tabular View Graph JV Select All Channels Log Span Start 05 26 2010 15 10 00 Sample Log cha
3. FloTote Select the units in the Unit Preferences section These units can be different from the logged units that are specified in the Datalog Setup menu Click on the Flow Settings tab and select the shape of the flow channel Enter the dimensions of the flow channel If the flow channel is odd shaped a table is shown A cross section of the shape can be divided into parts and the area of the parts can be entered into the table Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings Click on the General Settings tab In the velocity settings section click the CALCULATE button The Site Coefficient window opens Click TAKE SAMPLE The velocity measurement starts When complete the measured velocity is shown Measure the velocity with a different instrument and enter the value in the Actual Velocity field The multiplier value adjusts the sensor reading to be the same as the actual velocity value Click OK In the level settings section click the CALIBRATE button The Level Calibration window opens Click TAKE SAMPLE The level measurement starts When complete the measured level is shown Measure the liquid level manually and enter the value in the Actual Level field The offset value adjusts the sensor reading to be the same as the actual value Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings Use the Alarms menu to set up channel alarms system alarms and notifications Channels must first be selected in the Datalog Setup menu befor
4. After a chart is configured the settings can be saved to a template for use with other data files Open a data or project file Click Chart from the View panel Select a chart type Combination Bar Pie or Scatter Click the CHART SETUP button from the Chart toolbar The Chart Setup window opens Change the attributes that are shown on each of the tabs and click OK OP eh Option Description General Changes the data span per chart page and sets 3D effects Background Changes the background color of the chart and adds a background image or frame Legend Changes the location and style of the legend Axes Changes the settings for any axis of the chart Select one of the axes from the left panel and then change the attributes for that axis Titles Adds up to 9 different titles in a chart Select one of the options from the left panel and then change the title attributes for that option Walls Change the appearance the 3 dimensional walls that make up a 3D chart The 3D Charting option must be enabled in the General tab of the Chart Setup window Select one of the walls from the left panel and then change the attributes for that wall 3 4 2 1 Change the data range 14 The data span for the chart is shown in the Report Settings panel The data span chart length and data interval can be changed and the updates can then be seen in the chart view Changes that are made to the span chart length and data interval will change the nu
5. Memory Mode Site Notes GPS Coordinates 4 1 4 2 Communications settings local Local settings apply when the logger is connected to a computer with a communications cable These settings are stored in the logger When a communication session is started the settings in the computer must be the same as the settings in the logger The default local settings are sufficient for most applications Change the settings only for specific communication requirements such as connection to a third party device 4 1 4 3 Communications settings remote 24 1 2 3 Description If online the model number is selected automatically If offline select the model number of the logger that will be programmed Enter a unique name for the site mandatory maximum 16 characters When telemetry is used for remote monitoring a site repository is made on the server with this name The optional location description maximum 30 characters Select the correct time zone for the site When telemetry is used the server uses this time zone to synchronize the clock The memory mode specifies how the datalog operates when the memory becomes full Wrap default the oldest data points are deleted as new data is added Slate data collection stops Click the note icon to enter optional comments Click the save icon to save the comments The note file is saved as a sn file in the default file path location Enter the GPS coordinates for the site op
6. SERVER button can be used to connect to the server and to show connection information When the call is complete click the SAVE button to save the information The data for all alarms is shown in the tabular format Refer to the Tabular view on page 35 for a description of the available user options 4 1 6 2 Manual USB driver installation If there was a problem with the USB driver installation install the USB driver manually 1 2 3 4 1 7 Update the firmware The firmware is updated regularly for continued improvement Install the updates for best 38 With the logger attached to the PC open the Windows Device Manager Find the FL 9XX port under the Ports node and open the port properties Install the driver from C Program Files Flo Ware FL9xx Backup file name FL 9XX_USB inf results 1 Click on the Utilities tab and select the Firmware Update menu 2 Select the file to install 3 Click START 4 Select the udpate option and click OK The update starts Wait for the status to show complete
7. The data file will open in the Raw data view Flo Ware copies the selected data file s and imports it into the project leaving the original raw data file unchanged and intact for archival purposes 3 2 3 1 Change file properties In the Open File window the properties of a data file can be changed For example if the wrong year was assigned to a connected flow meter during installation the start date for the file can be changed Note The file properties cannot be changed for project files 1 Click the FILE OPEN button and select the file type and path in the Open File window 2 Highlight the file name and click Properties The File Properties window opens Figure 3 3 Click in one of the fields edit the information and click OK Figure 3 File Properties window File Properties Start Time 6 1 2010 11 35 364M Site ID Treatment Plant Shape Circular ve Location NE 175th St amp Hwy52 der 46 50 H Ref za Sediment jooo in Flow Unit MGD x Sensor Offset 5287 in Level Cal 1 89 in Surcharge Cal 0 00 in Extended Setup w Multiplier 1 00 OK Cancel 3 2 3 2 Make a new data file 3 2 3 3 Delete files The user can make a new data file from one or more highlighted data files This can be useful when several data files exist for one month of data for example The first data file may not start exactly on the first day of the month at 0 00 hours and the last file may not end exactly on the last day o
8. interval the secondary call interval interval is used Send SMS from server Send an SMS text message from the server saves battery power on the logger Send Email from server Send an email message from the server saves battery power on the logger 4 Toseta system alarm click on the System Alarms tab a Select the system alarm type Option Description Low Main Power The batteries in the logger or external power supply is less than 8 V Low RTC Battery The battery for the internal clock in the logger is weak Low Slate Memory The datalog is 80 full Slate Memory Full The datalog is full and data collection has stopped 33 Device communication Option Description Sensor Timeout The sensor has not responded to a call by the server Sensor ID Error The program cannot detect what type of sensor is connected b Select the system alarm actions Option Description Send SMS from logger Send a text message from the logger via the network provider Send Email from logger Send an email from the logger via the network provider Send SMS from server Send a text message from the FSDATA server Send Email from server Send an email from the FSDATA server 5 To set enter recipient information for alarm notifications click on the Recipients tab a Enter the email address for each email recipient maximum of 5 b Enter the number for each SMS text message recipient maximum of 5 4 1 4 10 Set sampler options If a sampler is u
9. pasted to the new location Themes are shown as data columns in the Raw Data view Each theme name is also shown in the Themes panel refer to Figure 1 on page 7 The available themes correspond to the channels that were selected for logging during the site setup of the associated instrument For example the level and velocity themes are shown when a Flo Tote 3 sensor is set up with level and velocity logging A flow theme is also calculated and added The check boxes in the themes panel allow the user to show or remove a theme in charts and text reports Themes are always shown in the raw data view To change the order of a theme click and drag the theme up or down in the Themes panel 3 3 1 Set up themes Themes can be shown in a chart with different colors and attributes such as line width or style For example the velocity theme can have one color and the level theme can have a different color 1 Right click a theme name from the Themes panel and select Theme Setup The Properties window for the theme opens 2 Change the attributes that are shown on each of the tabs and click OK Option Description General Changes the basic attributes of a theme such as the name and units The available attributes change with the type of chart that is selected in the View panel Marks Changes the appearance of the marks or labels on a chart that shows individual data points The changes affect only the theme that is selected on the General ta
10. 11 2009 12 35 PM Flo Dar 8 11 2009 12 50 PM Import Data Driver Flo Tote 3 8 11 2009 1 05 PM 8 11 2009 1 20 PM 8 11 2009 1 35 PM velocity fps 8 11 2009 1 50 PM Level in 8 11 2009 2 05 PM Surcharge Level in gt 8 11 2009 2 20 PM Distance in qa 18 11 2009 2 35 PM Main Battery vdc 44 8 11 2009 2 50 PM Surcharge Cond 15 8 11 2009 3 05 PM Flow mgd sm 3 2 1 Edit data Data can be adjusted in the raw data view to change incorrect values For example if a value for the level measurement indicates 0 volume the corresponding velocity value should also be 0 If the velocity value is not 0 a velocity value of 0 can be entered 1 Click to select a data cell in the raw data view 2 Use a method to change the values Option Description Manual Use the computer keyboard to change the value Any calculated values such as flow are automatically recalculated For example if the velocity value is doubled the flow is automatically recalculated Find Replace Use the FIND REPLACE button to search for data and replace the value Calculator Select one or more data cells and and select add subtract multiply or divide from the Operator field on the toolbar Enter a value and click the RECALCULATE SPREADSHEET button Note To highlight multiple cells click in a data cell and drag down Alternatively click in a data cell press the shift key and click in another cell 3 2 2 Export data Data can be saved in a t
11. 6 To change the units for a channel click on the channel name The units are shown Select the units from the drop down list 4 1 4 5 Flo Dar setup Cal Wizard The sensor can be configured and calibrated with the calibration wizard The sensor must be installed in the process and must be online for calibration 1 Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window If online the attached sensors and ports are shown 2 If offline click on the Datalog Setup menu Select the sensor s from the drop down list in the Port Assignments section that agree with the sensor and port configurations on the logger 3 Click on Sensor Port 1 sensor name 4 Select the units in the Unit Preferences section These units can be different from the logged units that are specified in the Datalog Setup menu 26 Device communication 5 6 8 Click on the CAL WIZARD button The Calibration Wizard window opens Select the options on each screen and click NEXT Option Description Number of The number of times the sensor is sampled for the calibration samples measurements 1 2 or 3 Flow parameters The shape and dimensions of the flow channel circular rectangular trapezoidal or U shaped Ultrasonic The level depth sensor that is used during non surcharge conditions transducer standard or extended range Surcharge velocity The SVS sensor for velocity measurements during surcharge conditions yes no If yes select
12. DOC026 53 80112 Flo Ware 4 Software User Manual July 2010 Edition 1 Ho Ware C4 Program Kles Ho varet Ho Dar data cs view Program Style wi Main A PL J WA va Sr Windows XP Raw Data Chart Text Reports PZ At NASAL ES Options Languages Custom Theme FL900 Series Flo Dar Import Data Driver Flo Tote 3 Ther Velocity fps Level in QS ni Temperature C E Surcharge Level in Distance in Surface Wel fps Main Battery vde Surcharge Vel fps Surcharge Cond Flow mgd Y Y YY Y y y y E E Y EA O Y O Hach Company 2010 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A Table of Contents Section 1 General information cono ncnon conocio nonnn cnn nnnnnnnnn nn nn nn ran nn narran 3 1 1 Product overVieW srecen na ies 3 1 2 PGrequirements is 3 Section 2 Installati n sre ee a a a ea a a Aaa Aa R 5 21 Msta e Mile ia AA A tees Se AS i we 5 2 2 Install updates ea aaa aaa eaaaeaaaeeaeaaeeceeeecseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeenaas 5 SECTION 3 Operation eps a rt as 7 Set USEF INLET AGE a A oa 7 32 WRAW CLAS az cex secs Seats Sees A aaaaalaralai bollo 7 3 2 ECL CANE oo oti ete stir AA A A ETA AA AAA 8 D2 2 EXDOM Galas Acts ESA EE E EEEE A E E E AEA Di einai sineisintecensiessnGei sen 8 3 2 3 Open data or project files 2 2 ccc cece a aeeaa a e e a e a eaa Aaa a aaia 9 3 2 3 1 Cha
13. E TO LOGGER to save the settings The level calibration is complete Note The data in the Quality Parameters section should not be changed unless recommended by technical support Device communication Figure 9 Surcharge level calibration Surcharge Level Calibration Sensor Actual Offset 0 3900 in ill i Take Sample Cancel Calibration Success 4 1 4 6 2 Calibrate the ultrasonic level sensor Calibrations must be done at the location where the sensor is installed The sensor does not need to be calibrated again unless it is moved 1 Click on the General Settings tab 2 Inthe FloDar U Sonic Level Settings section select the Transducer Type standard or extended range 3 Ifthe sensor height is known enter the value in the sensor height field The sensor height is the distance from the bottom of the flow channel to the top of the sensor frame If the sensor height is not known do the following a Click ENTER The U Sonic Height window opens b Click TAKE SAMPLE The sensor measures the distance to the liquid surface c Inthe Measured Level field enter the depth of the liquid in the channel The sensor height is then calculated and shown in the Sensor Height field U Sonic Height Distance To Surface in Measured Level 19 in Sensor Height 38 5000 in ilki Take Sample Cancel Calibrtation Success Click OK The U Sonic Height window closes If there is sediment in the flow channel ent
14. Repaired data 3 6 3 Use the scatter plot Use the scatter plot when it is necessary to reconstruct the entire set of data First select a span of accurate data with the line chart to populate the reconstruction table Then change to the scatter plot view to reconstruct the data 1 2 Complete step 86 to step 94 to in Use a recontruction table on page 17 Click on the SCATTER PLOT button The data from the reconstruction table is shown in the scatter plot in a different color from the rest of the data set Figure 5 If necessary edit the data in the reconstruction table The data points on the scatter plot are updated to show the new values In the Data Reconstruct panel select Table gt Reconstruct The entire set of data is updated to match the table data Figure 5 Save the reconstruction file and close the Data Reconstruct panel Note To reverse the reconstruction select the Raw Data view and click the UNDO button Figure 5 Data before and after reconstruction 18 Section 4 Device communication Refer to the safety information in the user manual for the device before any connections are made to the device When the driver for a device is installed Flo Ware can communicate directly with the device for various purposes such as data collection and site configuration 4 1 FL900 series logger 4 1 1 Initial setup 4 1 1 1 Install the FL900 driver Pre requisite Before the FL900 logger is att
15. S port number is specified in the Flo Dar setup the menus are the same for the Sensor Port 1 Flo Dar and the Sensor Port 2 SVS screens If an SVS is not used make sure that the Use SVS Sensor check box is not selected 4 1 4 6 1 Calibrate the surcharge level Calibration of the surcharge level sensor is usually not necessary when the auto calibration function is enabled The value for the surcharge level should be zero during normal flow conditions If the value is high or drifts replace the desiccant cartridge 28 1 Click on the Advanced Settings tab in the Sensor Port 1 FloDar menu and click CALIBRATE The Surcharge Level Calibration window opens Figure 9 Click TAKE SAMPLE The sensor measures the surcharge level When complete the value is shown in the Sensor field If the measured depth is not zero or the measured value enter zero or the measured value in the Actual field The offset is calculated and shown The offset is used to adjust the measured value to the correct value Click OK Change any of the surcharge level settings if necessary Option Description Level Calibration Shows the current value for the level calibration Stability Variance Changes the required stability for auto calibration Trigger Count Changes the required number of stable readings for auto calibration Auto Range Min Negative value limit for auto calibration Auto Range Max Positive value limit for auto calibration Click WRIT
16. ached to a computer make sure that Flo Ware is installed on the computer The FL900 Series Driver must be installed on the PC to communicate with the logger 1 Find the link for the FL900 Series Driver on the Flo Ware CD or from the website http www hachflow com p_soft_floware_down html 2 Click on the link and run the application The install wizard starts 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the driver Use the recommended settings 4 1 1 2 Attach the logger to the computer Pre requisite Make sure that the FL900 driver is installed on the computer Connect only one logger to the computer 1 Attach the logger to the computer Figure 6 2 WhenaUSB cable is attached for the first time the Found New Hardware wizard opens Run the new hardware wizard to install the USB driver for the logger When finished the message Your new hardware is installed and ready to use is shown Figure 6 Attach the logger to a computer 19 Device communication 4 1 1 3 Attach a sensor to the logger Pre requisite Make sure that the connection status is offline The IP67 rating of the sensor connector is applicable only when the cap is installed on unused connectors The number of sensors that can attach to the logger varies with the model of the logger 1 Ifthe sensor cable has connectors on both ends attach the cable to the sensor first 2 Attach the sensor to any SENSOR port on the logger Figure 7 Tighten t
17. agree with the sensor and port configurations on the logger 3 Click on Sensor Port 1 sensor name 4 Select the units in the Unit Preferences section These units can be different from the logged units that are specified in the Datalog Setup menu 5 Click on the Flow Settings tab and select the shape of the flow channel 6 Enter the dimensions of the flow channel 7 If the flow channel is odd shaped a table is shown A cross section of the shape can be divided into parts and the area of the parts can be entered into the table 8 Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings 9 Ifan SVS sensor if used complete the following steps a Click on the Surcharge Settings tab b Select the Use SVS Sensor check box c Select the sensor port on the logger where the SVS is attached 27 Device communication d Change any of the SVS settings if necessary Option Description Reversed SVS Sensor Select if the Flo Dar sensor is installed in the reverse direction Conductivity Trigger The conductivity value that starts the Flo Dar surcharge mode secondary trigger Distance Turn On The distance that starts the SVS operation primary trigger Distance Switchover The distance that starts the Flo Dar surcharge mode primary trigger Surcharge Level Trigger The surcharge level that starts the SVS operation secondary trigger SVS Velocity Multiplier The multiplier that is used to adjust the SVS measurements Note After the SV
18. al Click OK The Custom Unit Editor window opens Define the units of measure for the chart and report labels Standard unit of measurement enter the units and abbreviation Unit of measurement for totals enter the units and abbreviation to use for totals If the standard unit involves a rate select the rate of measurement Click OK The Custom Properties window opens Enter a name for the custom theme Make selections on the General Marks and Attributes tabs to define all of the attributes for the new custom theme Click OK To add data select the Raw Data view Type the data in the new column or paste data from a program such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software All charts and text reports will reflect the selections that were made for the custom theme To view data in a chart open a data file and click Chart in the View panel 3 4 1 About charts Charts allow the user to see the data in a graphical format Charts can show trends anomalies maximums minimums and totals Data can be shown in 4 different types of charts e Combination shows data as a line a bar or an area One theme can be shown as a data line for example and another theme can be shown as a bar Bar shows data as vertical bars The summary type for the theme must be set to show total values The total values are calculated based on the data interval Each theme is shown as a portion of each bar Pie shows data as a area The summary ty
19. asis for the reconstruction and click OK The Data Reconstruct panel is shown In the Data Reconstruct panel select Table gt New The Reconstruction Table Properties window opens Note To edit a reconstruction table that was previously saved from the same site select Table gt Open Update the options as follows e Decimal Precision set the decimal precision for the 2 themes The higher the precision for the base theme the longer it will take to populate the table with data e Base Theme Data Range select the approximate minimum and maximum values of good data for the base theme as seen in the line chart e Notes enter a comment about the site for future use Click OK A data reconstruction table is added to the Data Reconstruct panel The left column of the table shows the Base Theme The right column of the table shows the theme to be reconstructed In the chart select a span of data that is known to be accurate First left click the start of the data then right click the end of the data span The selected data for both themes will change color Make sure that the selected span includes only accurate data Note If the Pan or Zoom buttons are enabled the data cannot be selected In the Data Reconstruct panel select Table gt Populate with Data The velocity data will be added to the velocity column Some of the data cells will be empty Use one of the options that follow to fill in the empty data cells e Select a
20. b Line Baror Changes the appearance of the theme in a line bar or area pie or scatter chart Area The available attributes change with the theme that is selected on the General tab 3 3 2 Edit site information 12 The user can view and edit information about the site that is associated with the data file This may be necessary after data entry errors are made in the field Each supported instrument will have its own site information attributes 1 Right click the theme name from the Themes panel 2 Select Site Information The Site Information window opens 3 Edit the site information and click OK Note Refer to the help system for the associated instrument for more details about Site Information Operation 3 3 3 Delete a theme A theme can be removed from a project at any time 1 2 3 Right click the theme name to be removed from the Themes panel Select Delete Theme A confirmation window opens Click YES to delete the theme 3 3 4 Make a custom theme A Custom Theme adds a new column in the raw data view for user data such as infiltration inflow temperature pH or maximum allowable flow 1 3 4 Charts Click Custom Theme in the Options view and select New The Data Interval window opens Enter the start time and end time If the project is new select the data interval Note Ifin an existing project the interval that was set when the first file was added to the project is used for the data interv
21. dditional data spans to populate the table with more data e Enter a reasonable value for the velocity using the keyboard e interpolate over blank cells click and drag to highlight data from above the first empty data cell to below the last empty data cell Select Edit gt Interpolate The table is updated with the linear interpolated data The start and end cells are used as reference points e Change to the Scatter Plot view and click in the scatter plot where the data should likely be refer to Use the scatter plot on page 18 Select a span of inaccurate data in the chart First left click the start of the data then right click the end of the inaccurate data span The selected data for both themes will change color Make sure that the selected span includes the data to be reconstructed Note If the Pan or Zoom buttons are enabled the data cannot be selected In the Data Reconstruct panel select Table gt Reconstruct The theme is updated to show the correction Figure 4 Select Table gt Save to save the table Enter a file name and location to store the file Note This table can be used for future data reconstruction at the same site Close the Data Reconstruct panel to exit the reconstruction session Note To reverse the reconstruction select the Raw Data view and click the undo button 17 Operation Figure 4 Data before and after reconstruction 1 Valid data 2 Incorrect data 3
22. e Station ID Mobile Data Number Primary dial number Secondary dial number Option Server IP Address Port Number Primary Call Interval Secondary Call Interval SMS to E mail Gateway SMS Service Center Server Verification Code Description Makes the modem active If the modem is not used deselect this option to save battery power Selects the type of modem refer to the label on the logger Options GPRS Verizon Sprint Dialup GPRS only sets the modem frequency to be used Options 850 900E 1800 1900 850 1900 North America 900E 1800 EU 900E 1900 MHz Wireless only selects the mobile provider Options EU Mobistar 1 EU Mobistar 2 US AT amp T Cingular US TMobile GPRS only the access point name is entered automatically when the network provider is selected If the network provider supplied a user name and password enter the information f the network provider supplied a user name and password enter the information Verizon or Sprint only this information is supplied by the network provider Verizon or Sprint only this information is supplied by the network provider Verizon or Sprint only this information is supplied by the network provider Dialup only this information is supplied by the internet service provider Dialup only this information is supplied by the internet service provider 4 Change any of the options for the server Description Internet serv
23. e and time of the sample e Sample status success or failed Sample number Sample bottle number Refer to the Tabular view on page 35 for a description of the available user options 4 1 6 Troubleshooting 4 1 6 1 View diagnostic information The user can view diagnostic information to help solve a problem or to confirm normal operation 37 Device communication 1 Click on the Diagnostics tab 2 Select one of the menu options Option Event Log Current Status Sensors Modem Alarm Log Description The date and time event number event text and event data is shown for all events in the tabular format Refer to the Tabular view on page 35 for a description of the available user options When online real time general information such as the power supply voltage is shown The measured channel values are shown and are updated at the same interval that is set in the logger program If a sampler is connected the volume before the next sample is taken is shown When online the user can download a sensor diagnostic file sdf for use by technical support The file is saved in the location that is specified in the settings Technical support may ask the user to take a sample or to run diagnostics for a specified time 1 hour 1 day or 1 week to get additional diagnostic information When online information about the modem and the signal strength is shown The registration status should show home The CALL
24. e channel alarms can be set A maximum of 16 channel alarms can be set 1 2 3 Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window Click on the Alarms menu To set a channel alarm click on the Channel Alarms tab a Click on the ADD ALARM button The Add Channel Alarm window opens b Select the channel from the drop down list Device communication c Select the type of alarm low low low high high high and click OK The channel alarm is shown in the main section d Enter the trigger value and deadband An alarm starts when the channel value is equal to the trigger value An alarm stops when the channel value goes above low alarm or below high alarm the deadband value Figure 10 Low alarm example C 700 7 60 7 40 7 20 6 80 6 60 6 40 1 Channel value 3 Low alarm stops 5 Trigger value 2 Low alarm starts 4 Deadband 6 Time e Select the actions that will start during an alarm condition Option Description Send SMS from logger Send an SMS text message from the logger useful when the server cannot be contacted Send Email from logger Send an email message from the logger useful when the server cannot be contacted Trigger sampler When a sampler is attached start a sampling program Switch to secondary log Switch to secondary log interval the secondary log interval interval is used Switch to secondary call Switch to secondary call
25. ed range Max Velocity Cutout Forces the velocity to a substitute value when the measurement is outside of a user specified range Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings The velocity calibration is complete Velocity Multiplier FloDar Velocity fps Actual Velocity 4 21 fps Multiplier 1 0120 iki Calibrtation Success 4 1 4 7 Flo Tote setup Cal Wizard The sensor can be configured and calibrated with the calibration wizard The sensor must be installed in the process and must be online for calibration If the flow channel is odd shaped refer to Flo Tote setup manual on page 32 1 Click on the Programming tab inthe FL900 Series Driver window If online the attached sensors and ports are shown If offline click on the Datalog Setup menu Select the sensor s from the drop down list in the Port Assignments section that agree with the sensor and port configurations on the logger Click on Sensor Port 1 FloTote Select the units in the Unit Preferences section These units can be different from the logged units that are specified in the Datalog Setup menu Click on the CAL WIZARD button The Calibration Wizard window opens Select the options on each screen and click NEXT Option Description Number of samples The number of times the sensor is sampled for the calibration measurements 1 2 or 3 Flow parameters The shape and dimensions of the flow channel circular rectangular trapezoidal or U s
26. elp window various default settings such as file paths can be SEMA NES Download all data downloads all data from the logger 4 1 2 4 Menu tabs Use the tabs to access the various menu options Programming sets all of the user adjustable parameters in the logger Data allows the user to view data tabular and graph and get sample history from a site file that has been downloaded from the logger Diagnostics contains the event log alarm log current status of the logger and real time modem and sensor diagnostics Utilities contains tools such as firmware updates 4 1 3 Connect to the logger When a communications session is started the connection status changes from offline to 22 1 online In the FL900 Series Driver window click the CONNECT button The Communications window opens Select the computer port COM or USB from the drop down list For COM ports select the communications protocol for the computer Note When a USB cable is attached to the computer a virtual serial port e g USB COM3 is assigned Click OK The driver reads the logger program and looks for sensors that are specified in the program A Sensor Mismatch message is shown for the following situations e The current logger program does not include an attached sensor The current logger program includes a sensor that is not attached e The current logger program includes a sensor that is attached to an i
27. er address supplied by the manufacturer Internet connection information supplied by the manufacturer The frequency that the logger calls the server not to exceed the logging interval Options 5 6 10 12 15 30 60 minutes 2 3 4 6 12 24 hours The frequency that the logger calls the server during an alarm condition Options 5 6 10 12 15 30 60 minutes 2 3 4 6 12 24 hours GPRS only completed automatically when the provider is selected GPRS only completed automatically after the provider is selected The customer specific ID that connects an instrument to the customer account during telemetry 4 1 4 4 Datalog setup Use the datalog setup menu to specify which channels will be recorded in the datalog A channel can be a reading from an attached sensor the battery voltage from the logger or a 25 Device communication statistical value based on a sensor reading A channel must be selected before any data can be saved A maximum of 16 channels can be selected Note If channels are added to or removed from an existing program all data in the logger will be erased Be sure to download the data from the logger to a safe location before the modified program is written to the logger 1 Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window If online the attached sensors and ports are shown 2 If offline click on the Datalog Setup menu Select the sensor s from the drop down list in the Port A
28. er the amount in the Sediment field Click the CALIBRATE button The U Sonic Level Calibration window opens Click TAKE SAMPLE The sensor measures the distance to the liquid surface and uses the sensor height information to calculate the liquid level After approximately 45 seconds the level measurement is shown NO da a 29 Device communication 8 Ifthe measured depth is different enter the measured value in the Actual field The offset is calculated and shown The offset is used to adjust the measured value to the correct value 9 Click OK 10 Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings The level calibration is complete U Sonic Level Calibration Sensor in Actual ol in Offset 1 8700 in ill i OK Take Sample N Cancel Calibrtation Success 4 1 4 6 3 Calibrate the velocity 30 Calibrations must be done at the location where the sensor is installed The sensor does not need to be calibrated again unless it is moved Be sure to complete the level calibration before the velocity calibration is started 1 Click on the General Settings tab 2 Inthe FloDar Velocity Settings section select a Velocity Method Mean Vel use for circular flow channels e Vel Multiplier use for non circular flow channels 3 Ifthe velocity and flow are known enter a site multiplier a Click the GENERATE button The Velocity Multiplier window opens b Click TAKE SAMPLE After approximately 45 seconds the measured ve
29. f the month at 24 00 hours These data files can be combined into one data file that is exactly one month long Note Some instruments that are supported by Flo Ware allow the user to select the exact span of data In this case a data file can be created with the exact span that is needed 1 Click the FILE OPEN button and select the file type and path in the Open File window 2 Highlight one or more file names and click Create data file The Select Data Span window opens Note To open multiple files highlight the first file then hold down the Ctrl or Shift key and highlight additional files 3 Select or enter the start date and time the end date and time and click OK The Save File window opens 4 Enter a name for the file and click Save Data and project files can be deleted if necessary 11 Operation 1 Click the FILE OPEN button and select the file type and path in the Open File window 2 Highlight the file name to delete and click Delete A confirmation window opens 3 Click YES to delete the file 3 2 3 4 Copy files to a new location 3 3 Themes A data or project file can be copied and pasted to a different location on the computer or network 1 Click the FILE OPEN button and select the file type and path in the Open File window 2 Click the check box next to one or more file names 3 Click Copy Checked files to Select the new location on the computer or network and click OK The files are copied and
30. hae eee mat eee 20 4 1 2 User interface and navigation 1 ll alare iia 20 4 1 2 1 Driver window description 20 4 1 2 2 Connection status a a nn 21 A A NAO eee es 21 4 1 2 4 Menu tabs iene a A 22 4 1 3 Connect to the loggeF w ccioiarin tirada deidades einer 22 4 1 4 Make alogger Progr Misrin erneit a a aa aaa aa rigate 23 4 1 4 1 Site information 24 4 1 4 2 Communications settings ocal 24 4 1 4 3 Communications settings remote cooononcnnnnncccnnnnonoconnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 24 Table of Contents ANAA Datalog SU nido lea tandas 25 4 1 4 5 Flo Dar setup Cal Wizard tentten reeereenn ennn 26 4 1 4 6 Flo Dar setup manual i 27 4 1 4 7 Flo Tote setup Cal Wizard e 31 4 1 4 8 Flo Tote setup manual e 32 RS ai ARI ANIA IENA LO ERO ARIANNA 32 4 1 4 10 Set sampler options nono a ee a eiia ia 34 AiO MIOW datacenters 34 4 1 5 1 Download data ise e e dida iaia 34 4 1 3 2 Open a site Me iii A A ea 34 415 3 Tabular ViOW cantidad 35 4 1 5 4 Graphivi6W iaa liebe lola aaa 36 4 1 5 5 Sample log la alati 37 4 1 6 Troubleshooting enron ie a lalla datate 37 4 1 6 1 View diagnostic information rotor at datar 37 4 1 6 2 Manual USB driver installation 38 4 1 7 Update the firmware nnen nnrnttttttttttttttttttt
31. hapea Sensor offset The difference between the measured level and the actual level Sediment value The amount of sediment in the flow channel Actual level The liquid level depth in the flow channel Ifthe sensor height was measured indirectly the liquid level must be measured manually Actual velocity The user can measure the velocity with a different instrument and enter the value optional 31 Device communication 8 When the Calibration Complete screen is shown click FINISH The Calibration Wizard window closes Note The Calibration Complete screen shows the values that were entered by the user and the values that were measured by the sensor If the values are different the calibration adjustment value or multiplier is shown Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings 4 1 4 8 Flo Tote setup manual The Calibration Wizard is the easiest method to set up the sensor Use the manual setup for odd shaped flow channels or to adjust some of the calibration parameters The sensor must be installed and online 4 1 4 9 Set up alarms 32 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window If online the attached sensors and ports are shown If offline click on the Datalog Setup menu Select the sensor s from the drop down list in the Port Assignments section that agree with the sensor and port configurations on the logger Click on Sensor Port 1
32. he connector by hand Note For rain gauges attach the sensor to the RAIN connector 3 Align the desiccant hub vertically and make sure that the air port points down Figure 7 Figure 7 Attach a sensor to the logger 4 1 2 User interface and navigation 4 1 2 1 Driver window description From the Options panel in Flo Ware select FL900 Series gt Communications The FL900 Series Driver window opens Figure 8 The FL900 Series Driver window has tabs and buttons to complete tasks or access menus The connection status is shown on the bottom bar Connection status on page 21 20 Device communication Figure 8 FL900 Series Driver window FL900 Series Driver 0 1 0 5 Site Information Communications Datalog Setup Sensor Porti S 5 I i i I 1 i I i Sensor Port FloDar i f Sensor Port3 Site Location 3rd amp Main I 1 1 l I I I Model Number FL904 Site Identification Unique name here Sensor Port4 Alarms Time Zone tanmr 07 00 Mountain Time US amp Canada Sampler E Memory Mode wrap xi N i i i i i i i i i i i i i i I i i i 1 E i fie 9 L i 1 1 1A Site Motes ini i o z 1 i i i i I I i i i i i i i i i i I i i L GPS Coordinates I I I i I 1 a a Latitude N 42 0 000 hddemm mmm I
33. locity is shown c In the Actual Velocity field enter the known velocity The multiplier value is calculated and the value is shown in the Multiplier field d Click OK e Repeat steps a d to make sure the velocity is stable 4 lf the average velocity is not known a velocity profile should be completed a Click on the Diagnostics tab and then the Current Status menu b Record several real time velocity readings from the Channel Info section c Calculate the average of the real time velocity readings d Complete a velocity profile The Open Channel Profiling Handbook is a good reference on velocity profiling e After the velocity profile is completed repeat steps a c f Compare the average velocity from the real time readings to the velocity profile g Calculate the multiplier to convert the Flo Dar velocity to the profiled velocity h Click on the Programming tab and go to the Flo Dar sensor port menu i Enter the multiplier in the Site Multiplier field in the General Settings tab 5 Change any of the velocity settings if necessary Device communication 6 Option Description Site Multiplier Adjusts the Flo Dar velocity to the profiled or known value Min FFT Limit Narrows the processing window of the velocity measurement Max FFT Limit Narrows the processing window of the velocity measurement Min Velocity Cutout Forces the velocity to a substitute value when the measurement is outside of a user specifi
34. mber of chart pages Project Data Span 8 11 2009 11 35 4M 8 27 2009 11 50 4M Custom Data Span 8 11 2009 11 35 4M 8 27 2009 11 50 4M Chart Length Data Average Operation 1 Select the check box next to Custom Data Span in the Report Settings panel The start and end dates are shown 2 To change the date and time range click on the start time or end time The Date Time window opens Select a new date and time range and click OK 3 Select a chart length to be shown on each page of the chart 4 Select the data interval to be shown The chart view is updated to show the changes 3 4 2 2 Make a template for charts The settings that are made in the Chart Setup window can be saved as a template file for use with other data files 1 Click onthe CHART TEMPLATE button on the Chart toolbar The Template Set Options window opens 2 Select Save Template Set and click Next The Save Template Set Options window opens 3 Select one of the options Save as Default Template the current chart settings are used automatically each time a chart is viewed Click Finish and YES Save Template Set to File the current chart settings can be saved and loaded into a project at any time Click Next Enter a file name and description for the new template Click Finish 3 4 2 3 Use a chart template A chart template can be used as the default setup for charts or it can be imported at any time 1 Clickonthe CHART TEMPLATE bu
35. n Source Sensor Parameter Unit 4 Log Span End 06 11 2010 09 20 00 Porti Flo Tote 3 Level i User Start 5 26 2010 v 15 10 00 Port Flo Tote 3_ Velocity User End 6 11 2010 lo9 20 00 Porti Flo Tote3 Flow ar i By amp 15 csv a H Update Table 05 26 2010 15 10 00 41 05 26 2010 15 15 00 41 05 26 2010 15 20 00 41 05 26 2010 15 25 00 41 05 26 2010 15 30 00 41 05 26 2010 15 35 00 41 05 26 2010 15 40 00 41 05 26 2010 15 45 00 41 05 26 2010 15 50 00 41 05 26 2010 15 55 00 41 05 26 2010 16 00 00 41 05 26 2010 16 05 00 41 05 26 2010 16 10 00 41 05 26 2010 16 15 00 41 ast2812010 16 20 00 41 Mi Erase Logger Data Port USB COM3 Baud 115200 Protocol Modbus RTU Parity None Direct Connect Online Programming Diagnostics n v D 5 4 1 5 4 Graph view The graph view shows the data in a line graph Figure 12 A maximum of 2 channels can be shown The rain gauge and sampler are shown as bars in addition to the 2 selected channels The bars for the sampler are shown in a green color when a sample was collected and in a red color if the sampler failed to collect a sample The following options are available Option Description Show or remove Click on the check box next to a channel and click the UPDATE channels TABLE button to show or remove channels Change the date Change the date and time range and click the UPDATE TABLE button range Copy to the clipboard Click on the copy icon to cop
36. ncorrect port If the Sensor Mismatch message is shown select one of the options and click OK e Use existing logger program ignore the attached sensors and import the program from the logger e Create new logger program based on detected sensors include the attached sensors in a new program The new program can then be written to the logger Device communication MM Sensor Mismatch A conflict was identified in the channel configuration between the logger program and sensors connected to it Select one of the options below to proceed e Use existing logger program Create new logger program based on detected sensors 4 1 4 Make a logger program The logger must have a program to specify all of the necessary parameters for data collection The program can be made when the logger is online or offline When made offline the program is saved to a file and later written to the logger The logger can have only one program When a new program is written to the logger the previous program is erased 1 From the Options panel in Flo Ware select FL900 Series gt Communications to open the driver window Start a communication session Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window Complete each menu option Option Site information on page 24 Communications settings remote on page 24 Communications settings local on page 24 Datalog setup on page 25 Flo Dar setup Cal Wizard
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38. on page 26 Flo Dar setup manual on page 27 Flo Tote setup Cal Wizard on page 31 Flo Tote setup manual on page 32 Set up alarms on page 32 Set sampler options on page 34 Description Specifies general settings such as the model number site ID time zone memory mode and GPS coordinates Contains the remote communication settings for the logger Contains the local communication settings for the logger Specifies which measurements will be recorded what values trigger an alarm and what actions will occur during an alarm condition Sets the sensor units flow channel geometry and the sensor calibration with the calibration wizard Sets the sensor units flow channel geometry and the sensor calibration manually Sets the sensor units flow channel geometry and the sensor calibration with the calibration wizard Sets the sensor units flow channel geometry and the sensor calibration manually Sets the system alarms and specifies the address or number for email or text message notification Specifies the time interval that triggers the sampler to collect samples 23 Device communication 4 1 4 1 Site information The site information menu contains the identification information for the site 1 Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window 2 Complete the information in the Site Information menu Option Model Number Site Identification Site Location Time Zone
39. orts list 4 To add or remove a theme column go to the Themes panel and select or deselect a theme 5 To change the order of themes go to the Themes panel and click and drag the theme name up or down 6 To change the date range a Goto the Report Settings panel b Selectthe check box nextto Custom Data Span The start and end dates and times are shown c Click on the start or the end date and time The Date Time window opens d Select a new date and time and click OK The report will update and show the new date and time 3 5 2 Print a report A paper copy of a report can be made from a local or network printer 1 Openatextreport 2 Click the PRINT button The Print window opens 3 Select the printer the number of pages to be printed and make any necessary changes to the properties Click OK The report is sent to the printer 3 6 Data reconstruction The data reconstruction workspace gives the user the flexibility to analyze data ana if necessary repair or reconstruct the data The example in this section describes the removal of an error in the velocity theme from a flow meter 3 6 1 About data reconstruction When a set of data suddenly shows a large change from a stable pattern the data should be examined to find the cause for the change As an example imagine that the flow and velocity themes suddenly become erratic and go to very low values for approximately 1 day This change can be due to a true decrea
40. pe for the theme must be set to show total values The total values are calculated based on the data interval Each theme is shown as a section of the pie The pie chart should only be used with the same type of data for example flow data Scatter plot shows data as x y data pairs for two different themes The first two checked themes are shown on the chart The first checked theme is shown on the x axis and the second checked theme is shown on the y axis To show the data for different themes select or deselect the check box next to the theme name or change the order of the themes 13 Operation Use the buttons on the chart toolbar to navigate in the chart To move the chart to the right or to the left click on the PAN button then right click on the chart and drag the mouse to the left or right The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT buttons allow the user to increase or decrease the amount of data that is shown in the chart view The chart length can be increased up to 1 year Charts can have multiple pages The page navigator in the main window shows the total number of pages and the page number that is currently shown Click the right or left arrows to go forward or back or enter a number in the edit box and press ENTER on the computer keyboard 3 4 2 Setup charts The appearance of charts can be configured for attributes such as background color titles legends and 3 dimensional effects The changes affect all of the themes in a project
41. s for checked files 6 Click OK The Data Interval window opens 7 Select the time span and data interval Option Description Start Time The start time of the data file is shown initially A different date and time can be selected End Time The end time of the data file is shown initially A different date and time can be selected Data Interval The data interval that is set for the instrument is shown initially A different interval can be selected and the data will be averaged Note Some intervals are not compatible with the intervals set for the instrument For example if the instrument is set to record in 3 or 15 minute intervals the 1 and 5 minute intervals in Flo Ware are not available 8 Click OK The file if a single file and a new project opens in the Raw data view 9 Ifthe file is imported into the current project or if multiple files are opened the Theme Data window opens Select Import side by side or Append string the data together and click OK Option Description Import Data A side by side presentation is useful when the data from many different sites is plotted in one project This presentation is useful for example when comparing upstream and downstream sites within the same project Append Data Data files from the same site can be appended to create long continuous projects that are several months or several years long Make sure to append data only from the same site 10 Operation
42. se in the flow or to a condition such as debris that collected on the sensor Upon examination the level theme shows a stable pattern for this day If the flow actually did decrease the level data is expected to decrease also The conclusion can then be made that the velocity data has an error on that day This error can be removed with the reconstruct option The span of inaccurate data can be replaced with a span of data that is known to be accurate The result will be more accurate data better flow balances and a higher level of statistical confidence The line chart or the scatter plot can be used to remove errors from most data files The line chart is used to repair sections of data Use a recontruction table on page 17 The scatter plot can be used to reconstruct an entire set of data Use the scatter plot on page 18 16 Operation 3 6 2 Use a recontruction table The example that follows shows the removal of an error in the velocity theme based on the level data The level data is referred to as the Base Theme Before reconstruction find a span of data that is considered to be accurate and that follows a noticeable pattern 1 10 11 12 13 Open the data or project file and select View gt Chart Select the Combination Chart from the toolbar Right click the Velocity theme in the Themes panel and select Reconstruct The Reconstruct Velocity window opens Select the Level theme from the drop down box as the b
43. sed the sampler must be attached to the auxiliary port on the logger Use the Sampler menu to specify when samples are taken Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window Click on the Sampler menu In the Pacing Source field select the sensor port that will measure flow for the sampler Enter the volume interval that generates a flow pulse to the sampler For example a sampler can take a sample every 100 gallons of flow Note The sampler can also take a sample during alarm conditions if the Trigger sampler action is set for a channel alarm pro N 4 1 5 View data 4 1 5 1 Download data When data is downloaded from the logger the data includes the channel data the event log the alarm log and the sample history The data is automatically saved as a fl9 file in the default file path 1 Open a communication session with the logger Connect to the logger on page 22 2 Click on one of the download options Option Description G Download all of the data from the logger ES Download only the data that was logged since the last download Y 3 Wait for the data to download When complete a confirmation message is shown Click OK The data is shown in the FL900 window Tabular view on page 35 4 1 5 2 Open a site file Data files that were downloaded previously can be opened when the connection status is offline 1 Make sure the connection status is offline If online click on the DISCONNECT button
44. ssignments section that agree with the sensor and port configurations on the logger 3 Click on the Datalog Setup menu 4 Select the channels to be logged in the Select Datalog Channels section a Expand the tree for the Logger channel group The Power Supply channel is always shown in this group If the logger contains a port for a rain gauge the Rain channel is also shown To include a Logger channel in the datalog select the check box next to the channel name b Expand the tree for each Port 1 Sensor Name channel group to view the available channels for the sensor c Toinclude a Sensor channel in the datalog select the check box next to the channel name The log channel count increases each time a channel is selected Note For loggers with multiple sensor ports the port number is added to the channel name For example Velocity 3 is the velocity channel name for sensor port 3 Logger Power Supply Rain Porti Flo Dar M Level M velocity A Flow Y Temperature M Surface Velocity Distance 5 To set the logging interval for a channel group a Click on the channel group name for example Port1 Flo Dar The logging intervals are shown b Select the interval from the drop down list The primary logging interval is used for normal operation The secondary logging interval is used during alarm conditions Note The logging interval cannot be set for an individual sensor channel
45. t our training programs Get information about our rental program Learn about our Data Delivery Service DDS Program Style Windows XP Themes panel measurement channels Balloon help descriptions of icons and links Options panel language options and device drivers Program style color and style options for Flo Ware View panel main view and data views Main view changes with the selected menu PaWUN Main toolbar icons shown in all windows DD NO Main view tasks links for basic tasks and information 3 2 Raw data The Raw Data view shows the data or project file in a spreadsheet The columns correspond to the themes that are shown in the Themes panel The maximum number of records is limited only by the computer memory Navigation in the Raw Data view is similar to navigation in common spreadsheet software Use the arrow keys on the computer keyboard to move up down left or right Use hot keys such as Ctrl End to move the cursor to the last cell in the spreadsheet Use Ctrl Home to move the cursor to the first cell in the spreadsheet Operation Ho Ware GC Program Ales Ho Ware HoDar HoDar_data csp Operator Raw Data gt a Chart Date Time Level Surcharge Level Distance Main Battery Surcharg Text Reports 8 11 2009 11 35 AM 8 11 2009 11 50 AM Languages 8 11 2009 12 05 PM Custom Theme 8 11 2009 12 20 PM FL900 Series 8
46. the File Driver for each instrument that is used Follow the on screen instructions to install the file Install any associated files that are shown for the instrument 2 2 Install updates The application and drivers are updated regularly for continued improvement Install the updated files for best results PPh gt Make sure that the computer is connected to the internet Open Flo Ware and click on the HELP button The Help About window opens Find the version of the application and drivers that are in use Click on the CHECK FOR UPDATES button An internet browser opens and the download center is shown Compare the version number of the installation files on the download page to the version of the application and drivers that are in use If a newer file is available close the application and install the updated files Installation Section 3 Operation 3 1 User interface Main window Double click the FLO WARE icon on the desktop to open the main window Figure 1 Figure 1 Main window Ho Ware Unsaved Project asa oeiia BeK a Languages Custom Theme Flo Dar Flo Tote 3 Velocity fps Level in Surcharge Level in Flow mgd Pick a task Communicate with an instrument Open afile and create reports Check for software updates Frequently asked questions Documents and manuals Get information abou
47. the sensor port where the SVS is attached Sensor height The distance from the bottom of the flow channel to the top of the sensor frame direct measured by user or indirect measured by sensor If indirect the user must enter the liquid level after the measurement has been sampled from the sensor Calibration screen The calibration measurements are taken Actual level The liquid level depth in the flow channel Actual velocity The user can measure the velocity with a different instrument and enter the value optional When the Calibration Complete screen is shown click FINISH The Calibration Wizard window closes Note The Calibration Complete screen shows the values that were entered by the user and the values that were measured by the sensor Ifthe values are different the calibration adjustment value or multiplier is shown Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings 4 1 4 6 Flo Dar setup manual The Calibration Wizard is the easiest method to set up the sensor Use the manual setup for odd shaped flow channels or to adjust some of the calibration parameters The sensor must be installed and online Be sure to complete the level calibration before the velocity calibration 1 Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window If online the attached sensors and ports are shown 2 If offline click on the Datalog Setup menu Select the sensor s from the drop down list in the Port Assignments section that
48. tion select a file type Flo Ware Project Files previously opened files that were saved as a project e Instrument Files available for an instrument if the file driver for that instrument was installed In the Look In section click BROWSE to select the folder where the data files are located Once a path is selected it will be available from the drop down list In the File Name section click to highlight the data file to open To highlight more than one file press and hold the shift key and then click additional files If a project is currently open the Import Options section is shown Select whether to start a new project or import the data into the current project Operation Figure 2 Open file window __ Description Project Files Type Flo Ware 4 FL900 Series Hach FL900 Series Site Files Flo Tote 3 Tote 3 Files Import Options 2 Import data into new project O Import data into current project Look In Browse l C Program Files Flo Ware data Site ID From File Name 8 11 2009 11 35 36 4M To 8 27 2009 11 20 36 AM O Delete Properties O Create data file O Copy checked files to Cancel 1 Options for highlighted files 4 File type dependent on installed file drivers 2 Data or project files 5 Options for multiple files 3 Path to file location on PC or network 6 Option
49. tional Use Datum WGS84 as the reference location and the format that is shown for Latitude and Longitude When telemetry is used these coordinates are shown on the map in FSDATA Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window Click on the Communications menu Change any of the options Option Modbus Address Baud Rate Parity Protocol Description The address that is used for network communication with the logger default address 2 The baud rate assigned to the logger Even odd or none Modbus RTU default or Modbus ASCII A modem can be used to transmit data to a server or to send email or text messages from the logger The modem can be for wireless or landline dialup communication When a GPRS wireless modem is used the user must first install the SIM card from the mobile provider refer to the documentation for the logger For connection to the internet the user must first configure the server for the instrument and get the Security Verification Code SVC Refer to the user manual for the FL900 logger for more information Device communication Click on the Programming tab in the FL900 Series Driver window Click on the Communications menu If online most of the settings are completed automatically Change any of the options for the modem Option Enable Modem Modem Type Modem Frequency Network Provider Access Point Name Username Password Programming Code Mobil
50. tton on the Chart toolbar The Template Set Options window opens 2 Select Load Template Set and click Next The Load Template Set Options window opens 3 Select one of the options Load Default Template Set use the default template to make a new chart Click Finish e Load Template Set from File use a previously saved template for the current project Click Next Select a template file from the drop down box Click Finish 3 4 3 Printa chart A paper copy of a chart can be made from a local or network printer 1 From the View panel select Chart 2 Click the PRINT button The Print window opens 3 Select the printer the number of pages to be printed and make any necessary changes to the properties Click OK The chart is sent to the printer 3 5 Reports Reports of raw data can be shown for different time intervals or as a summary of maximum minimum average and total values 3 5 1 Make a report Use the Text Report toolbar to make a text report 15 Operation Installed Reports X Available Reports Zoom gt Summary Report v Summary Report v 100 Y 1 Open a data or project file 2 From the View panel select Text Reports 3 Select a report type from the Available Reports drop down list on the Text Report toolbar The report is shown in the view window Use the page navigator on the main toolbar to view additional pages Note After a report type is selected it is available in the Installed Rep
51. tttestttetttetteentnnnEEnnE AEEA EAE nn nE nnn EE EEn nEn EE Ent 38 Section 1 General information 1 1 Product overview Flo Ware is a software system for communication with supported instruments The system uses a modular format where plug in file drivers are installed for each instrument type that is used For example one file driver can be installed for a Flo Dar instrument and another file driver can be installed for a Flo Tote instrument Additionally data can be processed from supported instruments at the same time For example data can be plotted from the Flo Tote system and from the Flo Dar system in the same chart or text report Flo Ware options Data charts e Data reports e Data reconstruction and edit functions e International language support e Custom formats for data reports Language editor to make language translation files File Driver options International language support e Communications with devices directly or via modem e Original file type reading Data calculations Other instrument services Compatible programs Instrument specific drivers these plug ins are designed for each instrument type that operates with Flo Ware After the driver is installed Flo Ware will automatically communicate with and record data from the associated instrument Report Designer the Report Designer is used to change the design of text reports The reports can be saved as templates for eas
52. xt or csv file format for use in common applications such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software 1 Open a data or project file in the Raw Data view 2 Click the EXPORT button from the toolbar of the Raw Data view The Export window opens Operation To change the date and time range click on the start time or end time that is shown The Date Time window opens Select a new date and time range and click OK Select a Data Interval The intervals in the exported data file can be different from the intervals in the raw data file For example the raw data file can have 15 minute intervals and the exported data can have hourly or daily intervals Click EXPORT The Save Export File As window opens Enter a file name and location Select either the tabbed text txt or comma separated values csv file format and click SAVE 3 2 3 Open data or project files A data file is created whenever data is transferred from an instrument to the computer Open these files to view and analyze the data When data files are opened in Flo Ware a project file is automatically created The project file contains the charts text reports themes and analysis for the data Save the project to retain the changes that were made When the project file is opened at a later date the project opens up at the point where it was last saved 1 Click on the FILE OPEN button on the main toolbar The Open File window opens Figure 2 In the Type sec
53. y reuse e Language Editor the Language Editor is used to create language files for Flo Ware Once created Flo Ware can translate from English to the selected language e Shape Generator the Shape Generator is used to draw and create odd shape pipes for flow monitoring applications Any shape other than circular or rectangular is considered an odd shape pipe 1 2 PC requirements The computer must have the following minimum requirements e Windows 2000 or XP operating system e Pentium class processor or equivalent 90 MHz 16MB RAM e Video adapter card for 1024 x 768 96 dpi resolution 16 bit color e Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 General information Section2 Installation 2 1 Install the files Two installations are necessary 4 5 Flo Ware contains the main application the Language Editor and the Report Designer File Drivers must be installed for communication with devices Find the link for the Flo Ware 4 installation from the website or from the CD Go to http www hachflow com p_soft_floware_down html Put the CD in the computer If the main window does not open automatically find and open the startcd exe file on the CD Follow the on screen instructions to install the software When the installation is complete a Flo Ware shortcut icon is shown on the desktop Find and install the Flo Ware Help File Follow the on screen instructions to install the file Find and install
54. y the data to the clipboard The data can then be pasted in a spreadsheet or other application Print Click on the printer icon to send the data to a printer Export as image Click on the BMP icon to save the graph in a bmp image format Zoom in Click on the graph and drag to the right to zoom in 36 Device communication Option Description Zoom out Click on the graph and drag to the left to zoom out Pan left right up or Right click on the graph and drag to the left right up or down to move the down graph position Figure 12 FL900 graph view FL900 Series Driver 0 1 0 6 Data Log Settings View Tabular g Sample Lod Chan Source Sensor amater Unit Log Span Start 06 11 2010 11 00 00 Porti Flo Tote3 Level Log Span End 06 11 2010 14 20 00 Porti Flo Tote3 velocity User Start 6 11 2010 11 00 00 Porti Flo Tote3 Flow gpm User End 6 11 2010 v 14 20 00 Port2 Flo Dar Level 2 in i gt Ba S ene Update Graph Programming Quick Graph of Site Deep water spill 0 41 0 41 0 41 0 41 0 41 0 ae fu a n 5 p o a n 2 5 0 41 041 041 0 41 06 11 10 11 00 06 11 10 11 30 06 11 10 12 00 06 11 10 12 30 06 11 10 13 00 06 11 10 13 30 0611110 14 00 Y Leveltin 00 41 Y Velocity fps 00 00 PE Offline 4 1 5 5 Sample log When a sampler is attached to the logger the following sample data is collected and shown in the tabular format e Dat

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