581 Rapid Transfer Device (RTD)
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1. Teledyne Isco Inc Lincoln NE 68501 USA 800 775 2965 lab instruments 866 298 6174 samplers amp flow meters Sales amp General Information 800 228 4373 USA amp Canada Phone Repair service Fax 402 465 3001 Email March 8 2011 P N 60 1002 040 Rev E IscoService teledyne com a TELEDYNE ISCO A Teledyne Technologies Company2. Manufacturer s Name Teledyne Isco Inc Manufacturer s Address 4700 Superior Lincoln Nebraska 68504 USA Mailing Address P O Box 82531 Lincoln NE 68501 Equipment Type Environment Laboratory Equipment for Light Industrial Commercial Environments Trade Name Model No 581 RTD Year of Issue 1996 Standards to which Conformity is Declared EN 50082 1 Generic Immunity for Commercial Light Industrial Environment EN 61010 1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Standard Description Severity Applied Performance Criteria IEC 801 2 Electrostatic Discharge Level 3 6kV contact discharge B Level 3 8kV air discharge B IEC 801 3 Radiated RF Immunity 27 MHz to 500MHz A Level 2 3 V m IEC 801 4 Electrical Fast Transient Level 2 1kV on ac lines B CISPR11 RF Emissions Group 1 Class A Industrial Scientific EN 55011 and Medical Equipment We the undersigned hereby declare that the design of the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standards as of November 8 1996 A William Foster USA Representative 4 TELEDYNE ISCO A Teledyne Technologies Company William Foster Director of Engineering Teledyne Isco Inc 4700 Superior Street Lincoln Nebraska 68504 Phone 402 464 0231 Fax 402 464 4543 60 9003 433 Rev B Teledyne Isco One Year Limited Warranty Factory Service for Teledyne
3. collected Partition A Partition B Text Report A Text Report B 4 000 Site Overhead Total Bytes Collected B 2 581 Rapid Transfer Device Appendix B RTD Storage Calculation B 4 Available RTD RTD memory is available as long as you do not exceed 255 instru Memory ments or 943 kilobytes of data with version 2 0 software B 3 581 Rapid Transfer Device Appendix B RTD Storage Calculation B 4 581 Rapid Transfer Device Appendix C 4200 Series Connectors The following figures demonstrate how to connect the 581 Rapid Transfer Device to the interrogator port of an Isco Model 4200 Series Flow Meter Before connecting the RTD to a Model 4200 Flow Meter check the key position of the interrogator connector Figure C 1 shows an interrogator connector with the key posi tioned at the top As shown in Figure C 2 the RTD will easily plug into the connector If your interrogator connector s key is at any position other than the top you may find that access is obstructed by cables or lim ited by the mounting of the flow meter Your flow meter can be modified to reposition the key Contact the Isco Customer Service Department A Position Figure C 2Connector key position C 1 581 Rapid Transfer Device Appendix C 4200 Series Connectors C 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISM1 A Application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC The EMC Directive 73 23 EEC The Low Voltage Directive
4. in Progress An average file transfer for a 6712 Sampler will take several minutes Large trans fers will take even longer Transfer Complete Disconnect the RTD when this light is solid RED Flashing 00090 Solid S Transfer Error Unplug the RTD and try again Memory Full The memory is almost full Data collected by the RTD must be uploaded to a computer file before collecting more data When the green light stops blinking the RTD resets the instru ment s slate mode partitions The 6712 Sampler s memory parti tions are an exception To reset the sampler s partitions refer to the 6712 Sampler Instruction Manual 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 1 Operation 1 3 Uploading Data to a You can upload the data collected by the RTD to your personal PC computer with Isco software The software you choose will depend on your needs once the data is uploaded e SAMPLINK uploads each instrument s text reports for easy printing and viewing e TEXTLINK uploads text reports and detailed data for printing and viewing It can also format the detailed data for use with your office software e Flowlink 4 uploads text reports and detailed data for complete management of your monitoring data You con trol the data as site files in a database It is ideal for ana lyzing viewing editing and printing In addition you can produce custom graphs summaries and reports Your personal computer must have a
5. serial RS 232 port and Isco s SAMPLINK TEXTLINK or Flowlink software installed Connect the RTD to your PC with the RTD Power Cable This cable powers the RTD through a wall outlet connection and links the RTD to the PC s serial port To upload text reports with SAMPLINK 1 Run SAMPLINK version 3 00 or higher by typing SAM PLINK at the DOS prompt and pressing Enter 2 Answer the prompts on the screen 3 SAMPLINK stores data in files with an smp file name extension To upload text and data with TEXTLINK 1 Run TEXTLINK by typing TEXTLINK at the DOS prompt and pressing Enter 2 Answer the prompts on the screen 3 Save the report data to a file or send it directly to a printer Before TEXTLINK saves the data to a file you must specify a for mat with the file name extension A TXT file name extension will create an ASCII text file for word processing A CSV file name extension will create a comma separated values file for matted for importing your data into spreadsheets To upload data with Isco s Flowlink 4 Refer to instructions in the Flowlink Tutorial 1 3 1 Non Isco Data Transfer You can also upload text reports to your PC using a serial com Programs munications program Use the following configuration settings e 9600 baud e 1 stop bit e 8 data bits e No parity To transfer data with your serial communications program 1 Run your communications program When the program opens communications
6. will remain constant when the transfer is successfully completed With this light constant you can be sure that all the data has been collected and stored within the RTD M Note The RTD is powered by the instrument to which it is con nected To prevent unnecessary power consumption from bat tery powered instruments remove the RTD as soon as the data transfer is complete 1 1 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 1 Operation 1 2 1 Slate Partition Reset The red light reports two other RTD conditions Memory Full and Transfer Error A constant red light indicates a Memory Full condition There is not enough RTD memory available to collect data reports from another instrument similar to the one now connected Check the green light to see if the last transfer was successful Uploading the data reports from the RTD to your PC files will allow the RTD to reuse the memory A blinking red light reports a Transfer Error The RTD was unable to complete the transfer Unplug the RTD wait briefly and repeat step 1 If that does not work after several tries check the voltage level of the instrument s power supply then make sure the connection between the RTD and the instrument is clean and dry If this fails call the Isco Customer Service Depart ment Table 1 1 Reading the Indicators LIGHT INDICATES YELLOW Flashing 0000 Power The RTD is on and running its program GREEN Flashing 00090 Solid zz Transfer
7. with the RTD you will see a question mark at half second intervals on the monitor 1 3 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 1 Operation 1 4 RTD Data Capacity Press the key a few times until a line identifying the RTD appears and the cursor follows a gt prompt 2 Upload the reports using one of the following options a Set your program to capture a text file At the gt prompt type REPORT in capital letters and press the Enter key The RTD will transmit new reports using xon xoff protocol The memory space occupied by these reports in the RTD is now available for col lecting new files from a sampler b Set your program to capture a text file At the gt prompt type REPORT DUMP using capital letters and press the Enter key The RTD will transmit all new and old text reports still in memory using xon xoff protocol Use this option to recover old files no longer available with REPORT A large amount of data will be transmitted The memory space occupied by the new reports in the RTD is not released by this option To free the memory space the REPORT option should be used before collecting new files 3 When the RTD transfer is complete it sends a at half sec ond intervals At this point you can safely disconnect the RTD and exit the communications program The RTD can collect data from a maximum of 255 Isco instru ments or until the maximum storage capacity of over 900 000 bytes is reached When you reach eithe
8. 581 Rapid Transfer Device RTD Instruction Manual Memory Full e e e eTranster Error qm oPower Up T CE i ML Transfer Complete 8 TELEDYNE ISCO A Teledyne Technologies Company Part 60 9003 085 Copyright 1995 2002 All rights reserved Teledyne Isco Inc Revision J April 20 2011 Foreword This instruction manual is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the operation of the equipment Teledyne Isco recommends that you read this manual completely before placing the equipment in service Although Teledyne Isco designs reliability into all equipment there is always the possi bility of a malfunction This manual may help in diagnosing and repairing the malfunc tion If the problem persists call or e mail the Teledyne Isco Technical Service Department for assistance Simple difficulties can often be diagnosed over the phone If it is necessary to return the equipment to the factory for service please follow the shipping instructions provided by the Customer Service Department including the use of the Return Authorization Number specified Be sure to include a note describing the malfunction This will aid in the prompt repair and return of the equipment Teledyne Isco welcomes suggestions that would improve the information presented in this manual or enhance the operation of the equipment itself Teledyne Isco is continually improving its products and rese
9. Isco Flow Meters Waste Water Samplers and Syringe Pumps This warranty exclusively covers instruments providing a one year covering parts and labor Any instrument that fails during the warranty period due to faulty parts or workmanship will be repaired at the factory at no charge to the customer Teledyne Isco s exclusive liability is limited to repair or replacement of defective instruments Teledyne Isco is not liable for consequential damages Teledyne Isco will pay surface transportation charges both ways within the 48 contiguous United States if the instrument proves to be defective within 30 days of shipment Throughout the remainder of the warranty period the customer will pay to return the instrument to Teledyne Isco and Teledyne isco will pay surface transportation to return the repaired instrument to the customer Teledyne Isco will not pay air freight or customer s packing and crating charges This warranty does not cover loss damage or defects resulting from transportation between the customer s facility and the repair facility Teledyne Isco limited warranty The warranty for any instrument is the one in effect on date of shipment The warranty period begins on the shipping date unless Teledyne Isco agrees in writing to a different date Excluded from this warranty are normal wear expendable items such as charts ribbon lamps tubing and glassware fittings and wetted parts of valves and damage due to corrosio
10. Transfer Device Appendix A Technical Specifications The following table contains technical data for the 581 Rapid Transfer Device including physical dimensions material operational and storage temperatures and power communica tion and storage specifications Table A 1 Technical Specifications for the 581 Rapid Transfer Device RTD General Notes 1 All weights may vary 0 2 Ib 0 1 kg 2 All dimensions may vary A inch 0 64 cm Weight 0 44 Ibs 0 2 kg Dimensions Length 5 2inches 13 2 cm Width 3inches 7 6 cm Thickness 1 9inches 4 9 cm Material Epoxy Operational Temperature 32 to 120 F 0 to 49 C Storage Temperature 0 to 140 F 18 to 60 C Enclosure Totally encapsulated NEMA 4X and 6 IP68 Power 12 volts DC provided by Isco instruments or RTD Power Cable 40 mA average current draw Memory Non volatile programmable Flash Can be field updated through the RTD Power Cable Communications RS 232 serial 8 data no parity one stop 9600 baud Storage Capacity 943 kilobytes with Version 2 0 Software A 1 581Rapid Transfer Device Appendix A Technical Specifications A 2 581 Rapid Transfer Device Appendix B RTD Storage Calculation It is possible to calculate how much data the RTD will collect from a particular instrument This is useful when figuring how much memory is available for other instruments scheduling ser vi
11. ce intervals determining a need for additional RTDs etc To calculate the amount of data that will be collected from an instrument you must first calculate the size of each data report There are two kinds of data reports the detailed data from the instrument s memory partitions and text reports B 1 Data Partition The number of bytes stored in a data partition can be calculated Calculation if the time span reading interval and data storage width are known This information is displayed on the Memory Status screen when the instrument is connected to Flowlink 4 The fig ure below shows a time span of 7 days and 2 hours The reading interval is 5 minutes iof 4 1 Partition Mame Part A t Reading Tupe Level Reading Interval 5 minute s Time Span 7 day s Z hour s Partition Mode Rollover Time of Last Reading 15 68 6067094795 Time of Last Interrogation 13 68 65726795 Figure B 1 Partition Information from Flowlink s Memory Status Screen The data storage width is the number of bytes needed to express the information in each reading It is determined by the reading type of the partition Figure B 1 shows Level which uses 2 bytes reading The table below lists the bytes reading for each reading type Table B 1 Data Storage Width Reading Type Bytes Reading Rainfall pH 1 Dissolved Oxygen Level Velocity Temperature 2 Conductivity 3240 Flow Rates B 1 581 Rapid Transfer Device A
12. h the information found in the appendix RTD Storage Calculation 1 5 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 1 Operation 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 2 Parts and Maintenance 2 1 RTD Software Upgrades 2 2 Cleaning Repairs 2 3 Accessories The RTD uses Flash memory to store its software With Flash technology you can upgrade your RTD s software without send ing it back to the factory or replacing a chip Connect the RTD to a computer with the RTD Power Cable and follow the instruc tions received with the Flash Update program The RTD should only require cleaning with soap and water if necessary Keep the connector clean and dry The RTD is not repairable the internal components are com pletely encapsulated for durability If for some reason an RTD fails to operate properly you may be able to fix it by updating its internal software 581 Rapid Transfer Device RTD Includes RTD RTD Power Cable and instruction manual 68 6700 056 581 RTD Includes RTD and instruction manual 60 9004 027 581 RTD Power Cable 60 9004 077 581 RTD Instruction Manual ui 60 9003 085 Sampler Extension Cable 25 ft 60 3774 012 SAMPLINK ti ETA 60 3774 013 TEXN K dialer iaia 60 2544 045 Flowlink 4 Includes software and instruction MANUAL see 60 2544 052 2 1 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 2 Parts and Maintenance 2 2 581Rapid
13. ing it into a 6712 Sampler 4100 Series Flow Logger or 4200 Series Flow Meter The RTD automatically collects the available data reports from multiple instruments and saves each report separately in its 900 kilobytes of storage space Back in the office the RTD connects directly to your PC with its own power cable and Isco software With a few keystrokes the data collected from every new site will be uploaded to files on your PC s hard drive You may choose between Isco SAM PLINK TEXTLINK or Flowlink 4 software depending on how much detail and flexibility you require in your reports When the data reports have been uploaded from the RTD at least once the RTD is ready for use again in the field Although the RTD is rugged it is an electronic device and should be protected from extreme heat or cold such as inside a vehicle Note the storage and operating temperature ratings in Table A 1 Appendix A Technical Specifications The RTD has three colored indicators on one end These lights report the status of the RTD and show the result of each data transfer Table 1 1 explains the purpose of each light To collect data 1 Plug the RTD into the instrument s interrogator connector The interrogator connector is labeled with the interrogator icon shown left 2 While the RTD is operating the yellow light will blink to indicate power then the green light will blink as the data reports are collected 3 The green light
14. n misuse accident or lack of proper maintenance This warranty does not cover products not sold under the Teledyne Isco trademark or for which any other warranty is specifically stated No item may be returned for warranty service without a return authorization number issued by Teledyne Isco This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties and obligations and Teledyne Isco specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The warrantor is Teledyne Isco Inc 4700 Superior Lincoln NE 68504 U S A This warranty applies to the USA and countries where Teledyne Isco Inc does not have an authorized dealer Customers in countries outside the USA where Teledyne Isco has an authorized dealer should contact their Teledyne Isco dealer for warranty service Before returning any instrument for repair please call fax or e mail the Teledyne Isco Service Department for instructions Many problems can often be diagnosed and corrected over the phone or by e mail without returning the instrument to the factory Instruments needing factory repair should be packed carefully and shipped to the attention of the service department Small non fragile items can be sent by insured parcel post PLEASE BE SURE TO ENCLOSE A NOTE EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM Shipping Address Teledyne Isco Inc Attention Repair Service 4700 Superior Street Lincoln NE 68504 USA Mailing Address PO Box 82531
15. ppendix B RTD Storage Calculation Table B 1 Continued Data Storage Width Reading Type Bytes Reading All Other Flow Rates 4 Sampler Events Conductivity includes readings reported as Specific Conduc tance Salinity Total Dissolved Solids and Conductivity Apply the Time Span in Days Time Span in Hours Reading Interval and Bytes Reading to the equation below to calculate the number of bytes used in a data partition D x 24 H x 60 DE x B x 1 03 Partition Memory R Used Where D Time Span in Days H Time Span in Hours R Reading Interval B Bytes Reading 1 03 Housekeeping Overhead The example would be applied as follows 7 x 24 2 x 60 x 2 x 1 03 4202 bytes 5 B 2 Text Report Some Isco instruments can generate text reports such as a Sam Calculation pler Combined Results report or a Flow Meter History report All text reports consume memory at the rate of 41 bytes per line of text The number of lines in each text report depends on how the instrument was programmed and the number of events recorded Counting all of the lines and then multiplying by 41 will yield the size of the text report B 3 Instrument Data The total number of bytes that the RTD collects from each instru Calculation ment is the sum of all the text reports partition data and the Site Overhead Site overhead contains information about each instrument and its setup This adds approximately 4 000 bytes to the data
16. r maximum value the RTD will not accept more data until the data already collected is uploaded to a PC After the data reports are successfully uploaded from the RTD the storage space occupied by those reports is made available to collect new data from field instru ments M Note Most Isco instruments allow you to enable or disable certain portions of the data reports You may save substantial RTD storage space by disabling the outputs you do not need The number of instruments you can interrogate with a single RTD depends on each instrument s partition setup and the num ber of events in each text report For example if you have several 4250 Flow Meters programmed to record level and velocity at a five minute interval the RTD would be able to collect 32 of these sites at 16 day service intervals Another example would be several 4150 Flow Loggers recording level velocity flow and rainfall at two minute intervals If you collected data every 32 days the RTD could store the data from four of these instruments However if you did not set up a flow partition and used Flowlink 4 to calculate the flow rate instead the RTD would then be able to collect data from seven instru ments The number of instruments from which you can collect 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 1 Operation will vary with each application It is possible to calculate the number of instruments determine field service intervals or a need for additional RTDs wit
17. rves the right to change product specifications replacement parts schematics and instruc tions without notice Contact Information Customer Service Phone 800 228 4373 USA Canada Mexico 402 464 0231 Outside North America Fax 402 465 3022 Email IscoCSR teledyne com Technical Support Phone 800 775 2965 Analytical 866 298 6174 Samplers and Flow Meters Email IscoService teledyne com Return equipment to 4700 Superior Street Lincoln NE 68504 1398 Other Correspondence Mail to P O Box 82531 Lincoln NE 68501 2531 Email IscoInfo teledyne com Web site www isco com Revised March 17 2009 M Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A dig ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 581 Rapid Transfer Device Table of Contents Section 1 Operation LA Introduction iii dao ani 1 1 1 2 Collecting Data with the RTD ee 1 1 1 2 1 Slate Parti
18. tion Reset LL 1 2 1 3 Uploading Data to a PC 1 3 1 3 1 Non Isco Data Transfer Programs 0 0 eee eee eens 1 3 14 RUD Data Capacitar SES Peas oe aE Laa 1 4 Section 2 Parts and Maintenance 2 1 RTD Software Upgrades area ed eee e R K 2 1 2 27 Cleaning Repairs it A A nee Gee eee Lie 2 1 2 3 Accessories as 2 1 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B RTD Storage Calculation B 1 Data Partition Calculation LL B 1 B 2 Text Report Calculation eens B 2 B 3 Instrument Data Calculation 0 0 0 00 LL B 2 B 4 Available RTD Memory 0 0 cece cette tenes B 3 Appendix C 4200 Series Connectors List of Tables 1 1 Reading the Indicators 0 ete 1 2 A 1 Technical Specifications for the 581 Rapid Transfer Device RTD A 1 B 1 Data Storage Width spor een an a an B 1 List of Illustrations B 1 Partition Information from Flowlink s Memory Status Screen B 1 C 1 Interrogator connector LL C 1 C 2 Connector key position C 1 581 Rapid Transfer Device Table of Contents 581 Rapid Transfer Device Section 1 Operation 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Collecting Data with the RTD Interrogator Icon The Isco Rapid Transfer Device RTD is a data collection unit designed for tough field conditions Its maintenance free pocket sized design requires no battery and is very durable Using the RTD is as easy as plugg
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