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In-Situ Level Troll 700 Datalogging Water Level Probe User Manual

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2. 69 Extra Large Desiccant 0 220 220 cece cece cece ccc nce ec ccc cecceeeceeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeees 70 Desiccant Refill 70 Installing Desiccant with Twist Lock Connectors 70 Installing Outboard Desiccant 11 Using the Desiccant Refill Kit 2 essel 11 Antifouling cc 72 TROLL Shield Nose Cone 02 20 02 ooo ccc cee cece ceeceecteaeteseeeeeeeeeees 72 O ring Inspection and Replacement 72 Cleaning and Storage 73 Cleaning the Instrument 2 22 02 0 22 c cece cece cece c ccc cc cece ce oaaao aooo ranan onn 13 Twist Lock Connectors 2 0 22 2 20 2 ccc cece ccc ec cecceccecceceeceeceececeeeeteeeeseseeeee 73 Storage MOO 73 Factory Calibration and Service 2 2 0 2 cece cece cece ence cce ccc cceccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 14 In House Factory Calibration 14 Return Materials Authorization RMA Form 14 Obtaining Repair Service 14 Guidelines for Cleaning Returned Equipment 15 11 Decontamination and Cleaning
3. Apply a fixed correction 0 PSI C Enter one or more values manually Select the Use a BaroTROLL file option Click the browse button to the right of the file field Select a BaroTROLL file and click the check mark Ew Values from the BaroT ROLL file will be displayed in the next window You can edit these values if necessary 6 Click the right arrow button 7 Select the log file s you intend to correct and click the check mark 8 Compensated data files can be viewed or exported from the Data tab BaroMerge Output Your original log file is not changed A new corrected log file with the same name and path is created The original wsl extension is replaced by Baro Merge wsl 1 800 446 7488 58 www in situ com Disconnecting an Instrument from the Software Click the plug icon S in the lower right corner of the screen to disconnect the instrument from the software Disconnect the instrument from the TROLL Com Communication Device Attach a desiccant pack if you are using a vented cable Connect to a Data Logger or PLC Controller The instrument can be connected to a data logger or controller via a stripped and tinned RuggedCable System for communication using one of the following protocols e Analog 4 20 mA e SDI 12 e RS485 Modbus e RS232 Modbus with a customer supplied converter Stripped and tinned RuggedCable System includes a female connector on one end that connects to t
4. A generous stabilization time is always desirable especially in long term deployments Even though the cable is shielded temperature stabilization stretching and relaxing can cause changes to readings If you intend to monitor water levels to the instrument s stringent accuracy specifications allow up to 60 minutes for the probe and cable to stabilize to the environment 1 800 446 7488 38 www in situ com BaroTROLL Instrument Installation The BaroTROLL Instrument is designed to log barometric pressure from 0 to 16 5 PSIA 1 14 bar 33 59 inHg at the surface near a submerged non vented Level TROLL Instrument or Aqua TROLL 200 Instrument BaroTROLL data may then be used to correct the water level data for barometric pressure fluctuations See page 14 Programming the Baro TROLL Instrument Connect the BaroTROLL to Win Situ 5 Software and sync the clock See page 51 Set up a log with the same start time and sample interval as you set up in the non vented level instrument See page 51 Installation After the BaroTROLL Instrument is programmed install itin a protected location above the water level near the submerged water level instrument One installation configuration option is shown below using a twist lock hanger and a suspension wire To prevent flooding of the BaroTROLL electronics attach the twist lock hanger before you install the BaroTROLL Do not submerge the Baro TROLL Instrument 1 800 446 7488 39
5. Click Control Panel Open the Device Manager Click the arrow next to Ports Com and LPT and locate the USB Serial Port listing The number listed next to this entry is your COM port address er m c I9 Steps for Windows 7 systems 1 Minimize the Win Situ Software 2 Click the Windows Start button and open the Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound and open the Device Manager 4 Click the arrow next to Ports COM and LPT and locate the USB Serial Port listing The number listed next to this entry is your COM port address Steps for Windows XP systems 1 Minimize the Win Situ Software 2 Click the Windows Start button and open the Control Panel 3 Double click the System icon Click the Hardware tab and open the Device Manager 4 Click the plus sign next to Ports COM and LPT and locate the USB Serial Port listing The number listed next to this entry is your COM port address The following steps apply for all Windows operating systems 1 800 446 7488 50 www in situ com 1 Once you have determined the correct COM port address in your operating system reopen Win Situ 5 Software Close any open windows in Win Situ Software Click Preferences Click Comm Settings and then click the Port Number menu oc X X scroll down to find the correct COM port address Click the check mark to accept the changes 6 Click the yellow Connect button in the lower right corner to establish a connection
6. A The shipping boxes have been performance tested and provide protection for the instrument and its accessories Warranty See the product specification tables for warranty information Contact Information Mailing and Shipping Addos Phone 970 498 1500 international amp domestic In Situ Inc Fax 970 498 1598 221 East Lincoln Avenue int t in sit Fort Collins CO 80524 nternet www in situ com U S A Support 800 446 7488 U S A amp Canada 1 800 446 7488 7 www in situ com Product Specifications Level TROLL 400 Instrument General Temperature ranges Diameter Length Weight Materials Output options Battery type amp life External power Memory Data records Data logs Log types Fastest logging rate amp Modbus rate Fastest SDI 12 amp 4 20 mA output rate Real time clock Sensor Type Material Calibrated Range Usable Depth Burst pressure Accuracy 15 C4 Accuracy FS Resolution Units of measure Temperature Sensor Accuracy amp resolution Units of measure Warranty Footnotes 1 800 446 7488 Level TROLL 400 Operational 20 80 C 4 176 F Storage 40 80 C 40 176 F Calibrated 5 50 C 23 122 F 1 83 cm 0 72 in 21 6 cm 8 5 in 197 g 0 43 Ib Titanium body Delrin nose cone Modbus RS485 SDI 12 4 20 mA 3 6 V lithium 10 years or 2M readings 8 36 VDC 2 0 MB 130 000 50 Linear Fast Linear and Event 2 per second 1
7. EN61326 Summary We confirm that the equipment referenced above without reasonable doubt will fulfill the requirements conceming electromagnetic compatibility according to the above mentioned standards harmonized with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC The Level TROLL 700 was tested and found to be in compliance in the month of January 2006 Date of Issue August 30 2013 3 sc Ben Kimbell Vice President of Research and Development 1 800 446 7488 19 www in situ com Level TROLL 500 Instrument Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer In Situ Inc 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 USA Declares that the following product Product name Level TROLL Model Level TROLL 500 Product Description The Level TROLL measures and logs level and temperature in natural groundwater and surface water is in compliance with the following Directives 89 336 EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive F3I23IEEC for Safety Directive and meets or exceeds the following international requirements and compliance standards Immunity EN 61326 1997 Electric Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Emissions Class A requirements of EN 61326 1997 Electric Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Supplementary Information The device complies with the requirements of the EU Directives 89 336 EEC and 3 23 EEC and the CE mark is affixed accordingly Couple Todd Campbell New Pr
8. 00 coco ccc ccc cece nce c ccc ec cee ce cece ceeecceeceseeeeseeee 41 Tab ce 43 1 800 446 7488 4 www in Situ com Logging Tab eee 46 Sensors Tab ssssssssssssssssssssssssss sese ses selsellrllzll2lz2l22l22l2 223223223 223 223222 48 Device Setup Tab ooo aaao anana aooo c ccc cc ccc cccceeeeeceececceececceceeeeteceeceecetceteeees 49 8 Using Win Situ 5 Software ______ 05050050005000000000050005005005000500500000050005050505050 50 Connecting an Instrument to the Software 50 Selecting the Correct COM Port 50 Setting the Instrument Time 51 Adding a New Site 51 Log 5 1 0 51 Logging Method Descriptions _ 2 2 22222 2 2 2 52 Logging Methods for Long Term Monitoring 52 1 52 Linear Average 22 2 0 c ccc ce cence ec cec ccc cecccccccecceeeeeeeeeceeceeceteeteeteeeseeeee 52 EVON oaea e ree E 52 Logging Methods for Aquifer Testing eese 53 True Logarithmic 00 0a000000aa000a000 cece cece cc cece cece cc
9. Click the Logging tab 2 Click the New button i 1 800 446 7488 51 www in situ com The New button may be disabled or may show a warning if an active log already exists on the instrument or if the instrument is polling live data see the Home screen or if the device already contains its maximum number of logs 3 Select the Site where the set of data will be logged and supply a name for the log 4 Click the right arrow to continue after each step 5 Select the parameters you intend to measure choose the measurement units and specify the order in which the selected parameters will be logged 6 Select the logging method you intend to use See page 52 7 Select the log interval A log interval is how often a measurement will be taken and stored 8 Select the start condition stop condition and specify how to handle full device memory 9 If you selected Level or Depth as a parameter to measure specify how you intend to log this parameter See page 53 10 The final screen summarizes the log setup Click the check mark to write this information to the instrument Logging Method Descriptions The following is a list of log types and their descriptions The log types that are available on an instrument vary depending upon the capabilities of the instrument Logging Methods for Long Term Monitoring Linear Linear log type measures and records at a user defined fixed interval of one minute or more This m
10. Form 76 12 Troubleshooting 2 5 2522522 2222222 oaaao oaa aaa roana araro nnan 77 13 Declarations of Conformity and Similarity _ _ _ 79 1 800 446 7488 6 www in situ com Introduction The Level TROLL Instrument is a compact modular system for measuring level and temperature in natural groundwater surface water industrial waters and other installations Scope This document is intended to describe the characteristics operation calibration and maintenance of the instrument Communication registers and SDI 12 programming information can be found in the Modbus and SDI 12 Reference Guides on the In Situ Inc website Serial Number Location The serial number is engraved on the instrument housing It is also programmed into the instrument and is displayed when the instrument is connected to a computer running Win Situ Software Certification see the Declarations of conformity at end of this manual Unpacking and Inspection Your instrument was carefully inspected before shipping Check for any physical damage sustained during shipment Notify In Situ and file a claim with the carriers involved if there is any shipping damage Accessories may be shipped separately and should also be inspected for physical damage and the fulfillment of your order Please save packing materials for future storage and shipping
11. USB converter is In compliance with the following Directive 89 336 EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive T3 23IEEC for Safety Directive and meets or exceeds the following international requirements and compliance standards Immunity EN 61326 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Industrial Location Emissions Class A requirements of EN 61326 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Supplementary Information The device complies with the requirements of the EU Directives 69 336 EEC and 3 23 EEC and the CE mark is affixed accordingly Couple Todd Campbell New Product Development Program Manager In Situ Inc June 17 2006 C 1 800 446 7488 82 www in situ com BaroTROLL Instrument Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer In Situ Inc 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 USA Declares that the following product Product name Level TROLL Product name Baro TROLL Product Baro TROLL measures and logs barometric pressure and temperature is In compliance with the following Directives 89 336 EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive f3 23 EEC for Safety Directive and meets or exceeds the following international requirements and compliance standards Immunity EN 61326 1997 Electric Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Emissions Class A requirements of EN 61
12. and take another reading to ensure that the instrument shows reasonable change The instrument could be wedged against the well casing with a loop of cable hanging below An instrument in such a position could become dislodged and move while it is logging data which would record a false change in the water level e For accurate measurements the instrument should remain immobile while it is logging data e Make sure that the uphole cable end is protected The vented cable must be protected with a desiccant and the non vented cable must be protected with a dust cap The uphole cable end must be positioned above the highest anticipated water level Avoid placing this end in a location that might flood e Do not deploy instruments in such a way that ice may form on or near the sensor or cable connections Ice formation is a powerful expansive force that can over pressurize the sensor or otherwise cause damage Damage associated with ice formation is not covered by the instrument warranty e Do not allow vented cable to bend enough to obstruct the internal vent tube The recommended bend radius is 13 5 mm 0 54 in which is twice the cable diameter R Bendradius 13 5 mm 0 54 in D Cable diameter 1 800 446 7488 3 www in situ com Stabilization Time After you have installed the instrument allow it to stabilize to the environment for about 10 minutes before logging data The T95 response time for temperature is less than 9 minutes
13. connections Ice formation is a powerful expansive force that can over pressurize the sensor or otherwise cause damage that is not covered by the warranty Pressure Range The instrument can withstand pressures of up to two times 2X the rated range of the pressure sensor without damage although it may not read correctly at such pressure If the pressure range is exceeded by 3X the sensor will be destroyed Batteries Internal batteries in the instrument are not user replaceable The approximate percentage remaining is displayed on the Win Situ 5 Dashboard when the instrument is connected in software If batteries are completely exhausted external power and battery pack options are available See page 22 1 800 446 7488 68 www in situ com Desiccant Pack Options Small Desiccant The Small Desiccant is a disposable cap that ships with In Situ Inc products The small desiccant is meant to protect the instrument and cable only during shipping and should not be used for deployments Large Desiccant The Large Desiccant is a replaceable desiccant pack designed for low humidity environments or deployments where maintenance occurs frequently The large desiccant is available with a plastic or a titanium twist lock connector EMI ARR T p q Ai Description Part Number Large Desiccant Titanium 0051810 Large Desiccant ABS 0053550 Outboard Desiccant The Outboard Desiccant is a replaceable desiccant pack designe
14. hard surface or sustain other mechanical shock Protect the instrument from temperature extremes Store instruments properly e Level TROLL Instruments store within the temperature range 40 C to 80 C 40 F to 176 F 1 800 446 7488 T3 www in situ com Factory Calibration and Service In House Factory Calibration Factory calibration of In Situ Inc instruments should be performed every 12 to 18 months or when the unit data appears to drift significantly Factory calibration includes a thorough cleaning full functionality check and adjustments of the pressure sensor temperature sensor and conductivity sensor when applicable over the entire calibrated temperature range Return Materials Authorization RMA Form To obtain a factory calibration fill out and return the online Return Materials Authorization RMA form located at www in situ com Return authorization Obtaining Repair Service If you suspect your system is malfunctioning and repair is needed you can help assure efficient servicing by following these guidelines 1 Call or email In Situ Technical Support Have the product model and serial number available 2 Be prepared to describe the problem including how the product was used and the conditions noted at the time of the malfunction 3 If Technical Support determines that service is needed they will ask your company to fill out the RMA form and pre approve a specified monetary amount for repair char
15. logging instruments such as the RDO PRO Probe or the Aqua TROLL 400 System Time is displayed on the left Device Time is displayed on WE aa 7 aa the right Clocks are updated once every two seconds When the c a Device Time is displayed in red it differs from the current System Time and should be synchronized The Time Sync button is used to write the current PC time to the us instrument If you need to set the instrument clock to a time other than the system PC time use the Set Clock button on the Device Setup tab Meter View shows the last known parameter values displayed with current units and time stamp Readings are sized to occupy the entire screen This is the default display in the Home tab If the type is black the readings are updating in real time List View is a running list of the most recent records New readings are continuously added to the top of the list and old readings scroll off the bottom Graph View shows a real time trend graph of the selected parameters The Snapshot button records one set of readings 1 800 446 7488 44 www in situ com Screen Element Definition The Record button logs data to a CSV file that can be opened ina E spreadsheet program This is not the same as recording data in a log on the instrument The Start Stop button starts the display of real time readings The typeface darkens and readings are continuously updated until you click the button again to sto
16. unless you are corresponding with the In Situ Inc technical support team However you can use this screen to set up communication protocols if you are connecting the instrument to a PLC or data logger WS win Situ amp 5 File Edit View Tools Preferences Help m Level TROLL 500 53 8 20 2012 8 20 2012 11 57 32 11 57 27 Manual Time Set 8 20 2012 11 57 27 am 25 Set Clock Device Firmware Update Available Firmware Versions Update Level TROLL 500 v2 02 Dee Analog Setup SDI 12 Setup Modbus Setup Alarm Setup See the online Help for more details 1 800 446 7488 49 www in situ com Using Win Situ 5 Software Connecting an Instrument to the Software When you open Win Situ 5 Software you are asked if you want to connect to your device Click Yes Synchronize the instrument clock to the PC clock n Parameters and measurements are displayed in light gray on the home screen if a connection is established Click the Play button to view live readings The software displays an error message if a connection cannot be established Selecting the Correct COM Port If you are using a USB TROLL Com select the correct COM port by following the steps below If you are using a serial TROLL Com the Win Situ Software should default to the correct COM port which is usually COM 1 Steps for Windows 8 systems Right click the Start screen oelect All Apps
17. 326 1997 Electric Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Supplementary Information The device complies with the requirements of the EU Directives 89 336 EEC and 3 23 EEC and the CE mark is affixed accordingly s al Todd Campbell New Product Development Program Manager In Situ Inc January 17 2006 C 1 800 446 7488 83 www in situ com
18. 5 03 AM S N 111860 101 Screen Element be Er t Ll E 1 800 446 7488 Definition The Sites button allows you to add edit or delete a site Click the drop down arrow next to the button to view the list of sites The Device Memory gauge turns yellow when the internal memory is used Note Non logging instruments do not have internal memory however the gauge shows 100 percent green when power is applied The Device Battery gauge turns yellow as the battery is depleted This example shows 80 percent of the battery remaining green and 20 percent used yellow Note Non logging instruments do not have internal batteries however the gauge shows 100 percent green when power is applied 43 Www in situ com Screen Element Definition The Logging Status icon Green The instrument is actively logging data Gray The instrument has no logs pending or running Non logging instruments always show a gray status icon Yellow The instrument has log data that was collected according to specific instructions in the Pending or Suspended state The Alarm icon provides additional instrument status information Green No alarms or warnings Yellow One or more warnings Red One or more alarms n Move the cursor over the alarm icon to view a description Click the Device Setup tab for detailed information on the alarm or warning Note Disregard the Device Reset alarm for non
19. 5 mm 0 54 in 127 kg 280 Ibs 1 219 m 4 000 ft for RS485 Large and extra large desiccant packs available with titanium ABS or stripped and tinned termination 2 years Specifications are subject to change without notice Suspension Wire 304 stainless steel 7 x 7 strand 15 mil polyester elastomer insulation 0 28 kg 30 m 0 60 Ib 100 ft 122 kg 270 Ib with proper clip tightening Specifications are subject to change without notice 13 www in situ com About the Pressure Level Sensor A pressure transducer senses changes in pressure measured in force per square unit of surface area exerted by water or other fluid on an internal media isolated strain gauge In Situ Inc offers instruments with either absolute non vented or gauged vented pressure sensors The Absolute vs Gauged Comparing Absolute and Gauged Pressure Sensors technical note describes the difference between absolute and gauged pressure sensors and explains the proper use of each type of sensor in different applications See WWW in situ com technical notes Absolute Pressure Sensor An absolute or non vented pressure sensor measures all pressure forces detected by the strain gauge including atmospheric pressure P Ar The unit of measure is PSIA pounds per square inch absolute measured with respect to zero pressure The back of an absolute pressure sensor is sealed from the atmosphere Therefore the front of the absolute pressure sen
20. Hg inHg cmH O inH O Level mm cm m in ft 0 1 C 0 01 C or better Celsius or Fahrenheit 3 years Up to 5 year extended warranties are available for all instruments call for details See See page 8 11 www in situ com BaroTROLL Instrument The titanium BaroT ROLL measures and logs barometric pressure and temperature Use the BaroT ROLL in conjunction with non vented In Situ Instruments Win Situ BaroMerge Software simplifies post correction of water level data by automatically subtracting barometric readings from data collected by a non vented instrument to compensate for changes in pressure due to barometric fluctuations General Temperature ranges Diameter Length Weight Materials Output options Battery type amp life External power Memory Data records Data logs Log types Fastest logging rate amp Modbus rate Fastest SDI 12 amp 4 20 mA output rate Real time clock Sensor Type Material Calibrated Range Usable Range Burst pressure Accuracy 15 C4 Accuracy FS Resolution Units of measure Temperature Sensor Accuracy amp resolution Units of measure Warranty Footnotes 1 800 446 7488 BaroTROLL Operational 20 80 C 4 176 F Storage 40 80 C 40 176 F Calibrated 5 50 23 122 F 1 83 0 72 21 6 8 5 197 g 0 43 Ib Titanium body Delrin nose cone Modbus RS485 SDI 12 4 20 mA 3 6 V lithium 10 years or 2M readin
21. Innovations m Water Mon q Level TROLL 400 500 700 struments Information subject to change without notice In Situ In Situ logo Baro Merge BaroT ROLL HERMIT iSitu Pocket Situ RDO RuggedCable RuggedReader TROLL and Win Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In Situ Inc 2013 All rights reserved Copyright 2013 by In Situ Inc All rights reserved This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of In Situ Inc Mailing and Shipping Address Phone 970 498 1500 international amp domestic In Situ Inc Fax 970 498 1598 221 East Lincoln Avenue Int t TE E Fort Collins CO 80524 eben ue U S A Support 800 446 7488 U S A amp Canada In Situ Inc makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to its fitness for a particular application In Situ will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material In no event shall In Situ Inc be liable for any claim for direct incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the sale manufacture delivery or use of any product In Situ and the In Situ logo Win Situ TROLL Baro Merge BaroTROLL HERMIT iSitu
22. Pocket Situ RDO RuggedCable RuggedReader TROLL and Win Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In Situ Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Tefzel and Delrin are registered trademarks of E DuPont de Nemours and Company Viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers Kellems is a registered trademark of Hubbell Inc Alconox is a registered trademark of Alconox Company Lime A Way is a registered trademark of Reckitt Benckiser iPod and iPhone are trademarks of of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by In Situ Inc is under license NIST is a registered trademark of the National Institute of Standards and Technology U S A Other brand names and trademarks are property of their respective owners HE The presence of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE marking on the product indicates that the device is not to be disposed via the municipal waste collection system of any member state of the European Union For products under the requirement of WEEE directive please contact your distributor or local In Situ Inc office for the proper decontamination information and take back program which will facilitate the proper collection treatment recovery recycling and safe disposal of the de
23. ROLL Instrument can be deployed with a non vented instrument to compensate level data for changes in atmospheric pressure Make sure the clocks on both instruments are synchronized and install the BaroTROLL in a location that will never be submerged in water See page 39 Non Vented Level TROLL Instrument Range Effective Range Usable Depth PSIA PSIA Meters Feet 30 15 5 106 9 11 35 100 85 5 197 300 285 5 200 658 500 485 5 341 1120 1000 985 5 693 2273 Effective range for psia sensors is limited by an estimated 14 5 PSI atmospheric pressure at sea level 1 800 446 7488 34 www in situ com Vented Level TROLL Instrument Range Usable Depth PSIG Feet 10 900 3447 351 1153 Verify Instrument Depth After you have installed the instrument it is possible to connect the instrument to a computer or RuggedReader open the software and take a reading to verify the installation position If the reading confirms that the instrument is in the correct position you can secure it as described below During log setup there was an option to Remind Me Later for setting a level reference If you set the log to remind you later ensure that the instrument is submerged and set the level reference when prompted See page 53 Secure the Cable The RuggedCable System includes a Kellems grip near the up hole end You can compress the wire mesh and slide the grip to the desired location on the cable Pull on the grip to tighten it on the c
24. Wire aaan aaao oaaao c ccc ec cnc ce cee eeceectcteteceesecetesteetceeseeesesteeeeeee 63 Modbus Master ce 64 Modbus Master with RS232 Converter Required 65 Power Connections 66 1 800 446 7488 5 www in situ com Communication Protocols _ 2 00 ooo e eee b bebe bbb bbe beceeeeees 66 Redundant Logging 2 2 2 cece cece cece cc ccc cece 67 10 Cleaning and Maintenance _ 68 OVerview __ 68 Operating Considerations 0 22 22 cece ccc cece cece ec ceccecceceecceceeeeeeeeseesseeeeseeee 68 Temperature aaan occ ccc ccc ccc ec ccc ccc ccc ccecececeeceneseeceeesteceeeeteseeesseeteceteetees 68 Pressure Range 68 Batteries 220 cece ccc cece ccc ccc cc cece cece ec ee cece eeeeeceeececeeceeeeeeeeeeseetsseseeees 68 Desiccant Pack Options 2 0 220 2 occ cece cece ccc ec cece ccc cecceeceeeeteceeeetecetceteseeeeees 69 Small Desiccant 00 20 naana aoaaa aooaa ahaaa aana AALL LLDD DLLD LLL LLDD L aranana 69 Large Desiccant 69 Outboard Desiccant
25. able Use the loop on the Kellems grip to anchor the cable to a convenient stationary object such as the In Situ well dock installation ring To install the Kellems grip to the installation ring insert the loop into the locking clip on the well dock and position the assembly at the top of a well casing 1 800 446 7488 35 www in situ com 1 Well Dock Installation Ring Kellems Grip 3 Instrument Installed in Well Install the Desiccant A Vented cable must be protected with a desiccant pack that is properly sized for site conditions Desiccant Desiccant protects electronics from condensation which can cause irreparable damage and loss of data Indicating desiccant changes from blue to pink as it becomes saturated with moisture I Desiccant stages from left New nearly expired replace now expired 1 800 446 7488 36 www in situ com Itis extremely important to use a properly sized desiccant for your deployment and to change desiccant often Desiccant should be changed before the entire volume has turned pink and you should use enough desiccant to effectively keep cables instruments and electrical boards dry until your next scheduled maintenance Desiccant life span is dependent on site conditions Installation Guidelines e Never let the instrument fall freely down a well Doing so will damage the sensor e After you have installed the instrument verify the water level reading Move the instrument
26. and extends the length of deployments For optimum performance the TROLL Shield Nose Cone should be replaced every 12 months or sooner if site conditions are extremely harsh Description Part Number TROLL Shield Nose Cone 0081480 O ring Inspection and Replacement Examine O rings for wear dryness discoloration stretching cracks nicks and brittleness Replace when any of these conditions are present Replacing O rings on a regular schedule regardless of O ring condition is the best way to protect against damage Perform the following steps to replace an O ring 1 Remove and discard the damaged O ring 2 Use aclean dry soft cloth to clean the O ring groove to remove dirt or residue 3 Lubricate the new O ring using high vacuum grease a Wash your hands thoroughly b Apply a small amount of grease to the pad of your index finger and rub your index finger and thumb together to spread the grease evenly c Inspect the new O ring and remove any debris stuck to it d Rub your fingers around the O ring until there is a thin layer of grease on the entire O ring 4 Install the O ring in the groove and remove any excess lubricant with a clean cloth Do not allow water or lubricant to enter the connector 1 800 446 7488 72 www in situ com Cleaning and Storage Cleaning the Instrument Clean the instrument body with water and a soft brush or plastic scouring pad or soak overnight in a mild acidic solution s
27. atteries are low Default units are being used Only one active log can reside in the device at a time an active log is a log that is Ready Pending Running or Suspended as shown in the Status column of the Logging Tab The device has its maximum number of logs already stored the Level TROLL 300 500 and Baro TROLL have a capacity of 2 logs The log as configured would exceed the device memory Possible Solution Make sure cable connections are tight and connectors are clean and dry Make sure the cable is securely attached to the instrument Make sure the correct COM port is selected select Preferences Comm Settings to verify Make sure the communication settings in Win Situ and in the instrument match To reset the device communication settings to the serial defaults click Reset all Devices in the Comm Settings dialog Preferences Comm Settings Make sure the internal battery has voltage remaining or external power is supplied See www in situ com Technical notes and scroll to the Communications and Software Technical Notes section for more information Click the Sensors tab select the sensor click the configure button and select the desired units for each parameter in the Sensor Setup window Stop or delete the log if possible Alternatively configure the new log after the active log is completed Download and then delete a log you no longer need This will make room for an a
28. be if necessary to trim the conductor wires However you must reinstall the desiccant after trimming and connecting the wires 1 Cutoff the knot at the bottom of the vent tube extension 2 Firmly attach the vent tube extension to the cable vent tube Cover at least 6 4 mm 0 25 in of the cable vent tube for a secure attachment 3 Use the attached hook and loop strap to secure the desiccant to the cable below the stripped wires 4 Remove the red dust cap from the black nylon cap to allow air to reach the cable s vent tube Outboard desiccant is attached to the cable vent tube Desiccant is secured to the cable with a strap Using the Desiccant Refill Kit 1 Remove the black nylon vent cap from the top of the desiccant 2 Pourout and discard the used desiccant Check the glass wool in the bottom of the container and replace if necessary The glass wool prevents the desiccant beads from falling out the cable end of the desiccant pack If the wool glass does this effectively there is no need to replace it when refilling the desiccant 1 800 446 7488 T 1 www in situ com 3 Fill the container with fresh desiccant Replace the vent cap Reattach to cable if removed Antifouling TROLL Shield Nose Cone The copper TROLL Shield Nose Cone is designed to reduce macro and micro fouling of the pressure sensor on Level TROLL and Aqua TROLL Instruments Reduced fouling on the sensor improves measurement accuracy
29. ble Connect TROLL Com Communication Device serial connection for field use Direct Connect TROLL Com Communication Device serial connection programming only not submersible 4 USB port on a PC laptop Direct Connect TROLL Com Communication Device USB connection programming only not submersible Cable Connect TROLL Com Communication Device USB connection for field use 1 800 446 7488 30 www in situ com Connecting RuggedCable Systems Connect the Instrument to the RuggedCable 1 Remove the protective caps from the instrument and cable Ensure that the O ring on the instrument connection is clean Locate the flat side of each connector and notice the pins on the instrument connector and the slots on the cable connector LL X Slide back the sleeve on the cable connector yoo S Position the instrument and cable flat edges so they will connect properly Insert the instrument connector firmly into the cable connector Slide the cable sleeve toward the instrument until the pin on the instrument fits into the hole in the slot on the cable connector Hold the textured section of the sleeve in one hand and the instrument in the other Push and twist until you hear a click The click ensures the cable and instrument are securely attached Connect TROLL Com Communication Device to the RuggedCable System 1 If a desiccant is present remove the desiccant from the cable Hold the
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31. ces General Settings 2 Thelog is copied to the connected PC into your Win Situ working directory folder View or change the working directory using File Settings 3 Atthe end of the download Win Situ gives you the option of viewing the data e Select Yes and the log is displayed in the Data screen e Select No and the Logging screen appears You can view the data at any time by selecting itin the Data tab Viewing Logged Data 1 To view the data stored in the instrument you must first download the data A connection to an instrument is not needed after the data log has been downloaded 2 Select the Data tab 3 On the left side of the screen select the log you want to view To expand a folder shown in the navigation tree double click the folder The content of the data log is displayed on the right side of the screen in text or graph format To switch between view formats click the Text or the Graph button in the control panel To customize the text or graph view select Preferences Graph Settings or Preferences Data View Settings These options apply to all downloaded data until you change the options 1 800 446 7488 56 www in situ com Using BaroMerge Software BaroMerge Software is used to post correct absolute non vented level sensor data to eliminate barometric pressure effects from the measurements BaroMerge Software can be accessed through the Win Situ 5 Software Tools menu BaroMerge provides thr
32. d to attach to the vent tube of the stripped and tinned cable Description Part Number Outboard Desiccant 0051380 1 800 446 7488 69 www in situ com Extra Large Desiccant The Extra Large Desiccant is a replaceable desiccant pack designed for high humidity environments or deployments where maintenance occurs infrequently The extra large desiccant provides six times the drying capability of the Large Desiccant Description Part Number Extra Large Desiccant 0090420 Desiccant Refill Kit The Desiccant Refill Kit supplies desiccant for the Large Desiccant Extra Large Desiccant and the Outboard Desiccant It also contains replacement glass wool Description Part Number Desiccant Refill Kit 0029140 Installing Desiccant with Twist Lock Connectors 1 Remove the protective dust cap from the bottom of the desiccant pack if applicable 2 Remove expiring desiccant if present from the cable by grasping the textured section of the cable connector one hand and the desiccant in the other Twist in opposite directions to unlock the desiccant from the cable 3 Attach the new desiccant pack to the twist lock connector on the cable Ej 1 800 446 7488 70 www in situ com Installing Outboard Desiccant Vented cable must be installed with outboard desiccant to protect the cable and instrument electronics from condensation in high humidity environments The desiccant can be removed from the vent tu
33. dditional log on the device Edit the log and select a longer sampling interval If available select the wrap data option This causes more recent data to overwrite older data when memory is full For a log with a scheduled start select None as the stop condition or select a stop time that is closer to the start time www in situ com Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The instrumentis actively polling continually updating real time readings in the Home tab Return to the Home tab and stop real time Cannot configure level or other readings by clicking the Play button parameters using the Configure button on the Sensors tab The Sensor Setup screen is shown but the Configure button is dim The instrument has an active log a log thatis Ready Pending Running or Suspended as shown in the Status column of the Logging tab Only one active log can reside in the device ata time Stop or delete the log if possible Alternatively configure parameters after the log is complete 1 800 446 7488 78 www in situ com Declarations of Conformity and Similarity Level TROLL 400 Instrument EMC Verification Declaration of Similarity Equipment Type of equipment Measurement instrumentation Product name Level TROLL 400 Model Level TROLL 400 Manufacturer In Situ Inc 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 USA Category Standards Emission EN 61326 amp FCC Part 15 Subpart B Immunity
34. e to collect data using its internal batteries and clock A port powered RS485 converter like that shown for Modbus connections may be used for temporary connection of the Level TROLL to a serial port on a PC 1 800 446 7488 67 www in situ com Cleaning and Maintenance Overview It is important for users to perform scheduled maintenance on their instruments to sustain the accuracy and longevity of the probes and cables The frequency of this maintenance depends on the characteristics of the deployment site including humidity levels and the degree of fouling Users should be aware of the conditions at their deployment sites and develop appropriate maintenance schedules to replace desiccant clean the instruments and send in the instruments for factory calibration Users should check instruments often during the first portion of the deployment to determine the frequency of maintenance General maintenance should be performed as often as possible In Situ Inc recommends that you send your instrument in for factory service at least every 12 to 18 months Operating Considerations The instrument has been designed to withstand harsh field conditions However as with any electronic instrument it can be permanently damaged if used outside its operating specifications Temperature Review the instrument specifications to determine the operating range Do not deploy instruments in such a way that ice may form on or near the sensors or cable
35. ee options to correct data e Fixed Correction A single offset value is applied to all selected log data Use this option if you Know the barometric pressure of the site during the log and know that it did not change Manual Entry Specify two or more correction values to apply to the log data Use this option if you wish to manually enter a data set of barometric pressure values BaroTROLL log file Absolute level sensor data points are individually corrected to reflect barometric pressure changes that were logged by a BaroT ROLL instrument during the approximate time period T Win Situ Baro Merge x Win Situ BaroMerge Select compensation method Apply a fixed correction 0 Psi C Enter one or more values manually C Usea BaroTROLL file BaroMerge Input BaroTROLL File Log files that contain absolute data can be barometrically compensated using values logged by the In Situ Inc BaroTROLL Instrument Select this method when you have access to a BaroTROLL log file covering approximately the same time period as the data file you intend to correct To use this correction method you need the name of the BaroTROLL log file and the name s of the absolute log file s you want to correct 1 800 446 7488 57 www in situ com 1 From the Tools menu in Win Situ 5 Software select Win Situ BaroMerge ii Win Situ Baro Merge xj Win Situ BaroMerge Select compensation method
36. er AC Adapter The AC adapter provides 24 VDC 0 75 A AC input 100 250 V and includes a North American power cord The TROLL Com Communication Device includes an external power input port for connection to the AC adapter Description Part Number AC Adapter 24 VDC 0052440 Use only In Situ Inc s AC adapter Damage to the instrument caused by the use of third party converters is not covered by the warranty External Power External Battery Packs External battery packs can significantly increase the life of an instrument either for long term deployments or to preserve an aging instrument TROLL Battery Pack The sealed submersible TROLL Battery Pack supplements internal battery power when an instrument is used for fast frequent sampling or during long term deployments When this power source is connected the instrument will use the external battery source first and switch to the internal batteries when external battery power is depleted Total battery life depends on the sampling speed Description Part Number TROLL Battery Pack 0051450 1 800 446 7488 22 www in situ com The sealed submersible TROLL Battery Pack supplies 14 4 V When this power source is connected the Level TROLL will use the external battery source first and switch to the internal batteries when external battery power is depleted 0 5 second sampling interval 1 2 months 2 3 months 1 second sampling interval 1 minute or longe
37. ethod is used for long term studies landfill monitoring stream gauging tidal studies and background monitoring prior to aquifer testing Intervals are measured in days hours or minutes Linear Average Linear Average log type can smooth out anomalous highs and lows that may occur in a data set for example when a water wave passes over the instrument Each stored measurement is the average of several rapid measurements This method is used for long term studies stream gauging tidal and open water studies where trends are more important than accuracy Intervals are measured in days hours minutes or seconds Event Linear Eventlog type combines basic fixed interval logging of specified parameters with the ability to log data at a faster interval when a single parameter event condition is present 1 800 446 7488 52 www in situ com Logging Methods for Aquifer Testing True Logarithmic True Logarithmic log type captures early time water level data during aquifer testing Measurements are very closely spaced at the start of the test 4 measurements per second and move further apart on a logarithmically decaying schedule as the test progresses There are 40 measurements per log decade This log type is commonly used for rapid step drawdown pump tests constant rate pump tests and slug tests Fast Linear Fast Linear log type measures and records at a user defined fixed interval of one minute or less The interval is small seconds
38. ges When the form and pre approval is received Technical Support will assign an RMA Return Material Authorization number 4 Clean the product as described in the manual 5 Ifthe product contains a removable battery remove and retain it unless you are returning the system for a refund or Technical Support states otherwise 6 Carefully pack your product in its original shipping box if possible 7 Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the box 8 Send the package shipping prepaid to In Situ Inc ATTN Repairs 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 The warranty does not cover damage during transit In Situ recommends insurance for all shipments Warranty repairs will be shipped back prepaid Outside the U S Contact your international In Situ distributor for repair and service information 1 800 446 7488 T4 www in situ com Guidelines for Cleaning Returned Equipment Please help us protect the health and safety of our employees by cleaning and decontaminating equipment that has been subjected to potential biological or health hazards and labeling such equipment Unfortunately we cannot service your equipment without such notification Please complete and sign the form on page 76 or a similar statement certifying that the equipment has been cleaned and decontaminated and send it to us with each instrument e We recommend the glassware cleaning product Alconox available from In Situ and from laborator
39. gs 8 36 VDC 1 0 MB 65 000 2 Linear 1 per minute 1 per second Accurate to 1 second 24 hr period Piezoresistive titanium 30 psia usable up to 16 5 psi 1 14 bar Vacuum over pressure above 16 5 psi damages sensor 0 1 FS 0 2 FS 0 005 FS or better Pressure psi kPa bar mbar mmHg inHg inH O 0 1 0 01 or better Celsius or Fahrenheit 3 years Up to 5 year extended warranties are available for all instruments call for details See See page 8 12 www in situ com RuggedCable System General Operating temp range Jacket options Vent options Conductors Cable diameter Connector diameter Weight Minimum bend radius Break strength Maximum cable length Desiccant pack required for vented systems Warranty Suspension Wire General Material Coating Weight Break strength 1 800 446 7488 RuggedCable System 25 to 80 C 13 to 176 F TPU thermoplastic polyurethane Tefzel ETFE fluoropolymer generic equivalent to Teflon Non vented absolute Vented gauged with desiccant used to mitigate moisture humidity 6 conductors 24 AWG polypropylene insulation TPU 6 7 mm 0 265 in Tefzel 6 35 mm 0 25 in 18 5 mm 0 73 in Non vented TPU 16 kg 300 m 35 6 Ibs 1 000 ft Non vented Tefzel 14 kg 300 m 32 Ibs 1 000 ft Vented TPU 14 kg 300 m 32 Ibs 1 000 ft Vented Tefzel 14 kg 300 m 32 Ibs 1 000 ft 2X cable diameter 13
40. he device s built in non volatile memory For installation and file exchange Windows requires Windows Mobile Device Center to be installed on the computer Earlier versions on Windows require Microsoft ActiveSync 1 800 446 7488 28 www in situ com Getting Started This section provides an overview of the initial steps necessary to prepare the instrument to log data e Select the appropriate TROLL Com Communication Device This determines the hardware connections and may influence the software installation The drawing on the following page shows the function of the different TROLL Com Communication Device models e Install the software e Connect the hardware e Open the software and establish communication with the instrument Select a TROLL Com Communication Device The subsequent figure shows the function and connection features of the TROLL Com Communication Device models e A Direct Connect TROLL Com might be preferred for programming an instrument that will be deployed on a suspension cable RuggedCable System and a Cable Connect TROLL Com are required if you intend to communicate with the instrument while it is deployed However you can program the instrument with any TROLL Com e Aserial RS232 TROLL Com is required for use with a RuggedReader Handheld PC 1 800 446 7488 29 www in situ com A iH TIED 1 Serial port PC laptop and RuggedReader Handheld Ca
41. he instrument The uphole end terminates in stripped and tinned wires for connection to a PLC controller or data logger A shorter length Stripped and tinned RuggedCable System with a male connector is available to convert a female to female RuggedCable System to a stripped and tinned configuration 1 800 446 7488 59 www in situ com I 0 PLC or Data Logger Stripped and tinned RuggedCable System with female connector Short stripped and tinned RuggedCable System with male connector RuggedCable System with female to female twist lock connector Instrument Oc1 C5o n5 1 800 446 7488 60 www in situ com Wiring Refer to the diagrams on the following pages for wiring information Make sure that you trim and insulate unused wires The shield must be wired to a chassis ground or earth ground Signal Color Pin GndRewm Black 16 ExtPower Red HA CEN m MEZ M SDI 12 White 1 1 800 446 7488 61 www in situ com Analog 4 20 mA 2 Wire PLC or Data Logger 4 20 mA BROWN _ 12 36 VDC 1 800 446 7488 62 Level TROLL Www in situ com SDI 12 3 Wire 1 800 446 7488 901 12 WHITE EXT PWH RED Data Logger 9 6 16 VDC GND RETURN BLACK R5485 GREEN RS485 BLUE Max cable length 200 ft 501 12 sensor 63 Www in situ com Modbus Master Digital PLC EXT PWR RED 12 36 VDC GND RETURN BLACK RS485 GREEN RS485 BLUE Optional but h
42. heric Pressure Sensor 15 Configuring Depth and Level for PLC or Data Logger 16 4 System Components 17 Instrument MN WM Wuuuaggsga aa 17 RuggedCable System 22 22 22 cece cece cece cece c cece cence eceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeees 17 Vented or Non Vented Cable 2 52 2 2 2222222 17 Jacket 6 0 110 17 Customizable Cable Lengths 17 Cable Termination 2 0 22 ccc ccc ccc cc cece ahaaha Aaaa AAAA ALAALA Aaaa Laaa anaana 17 SUSPENSION Wire aaao eee cece ccc cece cece 19 Communication Cables 2 2 2 2 222 20 Cable Connect TROLL Com Communication Device 20 Direct Connect TROLL Com Communication Device 21 Power Options ce 22 Internal Power Batteries sss III me o 2 22nn 22 Adapter Sie 22 External Power External Battery Packs 22 TROLL Battery Pack 0200 00 00 2 o oaaao aaao ccc cence naaa cence ec eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 22 1 800 446 7488 3 www in situ com TROLL Replaceable Battery Pack
43. ighly recommended Modbus Slave 1 800 446 7488 64 Www in situ com Modbus Master with RS232 Converter Required Digital PLC arhin 1206 GND RETURN BLACK 5232 TXD Gnd 12V 85485 AS232 RXD 5485 BLUE Converter Voltage limited by converter EXT PWR RED CONVERTER GND RETURN BLACK E Port Powered R5485 converter TS such as B amp B Electronics Model RS485 GREEN PIN 5 GND Modbus 5 g Slave eN2mp O m Required if port power is not available 1 800 446 7488 65 www in situ com Power Connections The Red wire provides power for Modbus and SDI 12 modes The Brown wire provides power for the 4 20 mA mode If power is present on the Brown wire and not on the Red wire the device enters the 4 20 mA mode automatically and stays in the 4 20 mode until power is removed from the Brown wire or is applied to the Red wire The Red wire has priority lf power is applied to the Red and Brown wires at the same time the device will operate in Modbus or SDI 12 modes but not in 4 20 Communication Protocols The device automatically switches between Modbus and SDI 12 modes depending on which of the two interfaces has activity Modbus and SDI 12 cannot be used at the same time The communication protocol that is currently in use will block communication on the other Win Situ 5 Software provides options for configuring analog SDI 12 communications and Modbus communicat
44. ions on the Tools tab WS Win Situ 5 File Edit View Tools Preferences Help Leg E uf M A Level TROLL 500 S N 105813 Device Information Name Manufacture Date Set Name Firmware Version 20 Hardware Version Device Status Sensor Low Sensor Calibration Sensor Malfunction Hardware Reset Device Malfunction lm Battery Disable Power Management Low Memory Clear Status Factory Reset Boot Version Set Clock Available Firmware Versions Level TROLL 500 v2 02 Diagnostics 501 12 Setup Alarm Setup Go Offiine For additional information on Modbus 501 12 communications including the SDI 12 commands and Modbus registers see www in situ com Technical notes and scroll to the Communications and Software Technical Notes section 1 800 446 7488 66 www in situ com Redundant Logging The instrument is capable of internal logging while participating in a Modbus SDI 12 or analog network However Win Situ 5 Software cannot communicate with the instrument while it is transmitting Modbus SDI 12 or 4 20 mA analog data and the instrument cannot receive or respond to Modbus SDI 12 or 4 20 mA analog commands while connected to a PC serial port If the PLC or data logger loses data the data that was logged internally on the instrument can be retrieved using Win Situ 5 Software If the PLC or data logger experiences power loss the instrument will continu
45. lable The Level TROLL 700H meets the surface water specification of 0 01 foot For accuracy under all operating conditions instruments are calibrated over the full pressure and temperature range Each instrument includes a serialized NIST traceable calibration report General Temperature ranges Diameter Length Weight Materials Output options Battery type amp life External power Memory Data records Data logs Log types Fastest logging rate amp Modbus rate Fastest SDI 12 amp 4 20 mA output rate Real time clock Pressure Sensor Type Material Calibrated Range Usable Depth Burst pressure Accuracy Resolution Units of measure Temperature Sensor Accuracy amp resolution Units of measure Warranty Footnotes 1 800 446 7488 Level TROLL 700H Operational 20 80 C 4 176 F Storage 40 80 C 40 176 F Calibrated 0 40 C 32 104 F 1 83 cm 0 72 in 21 6 cm 8 5 in 197 g 0 43 Ib Titanium body Delrin nose cone Modbus RS485 SDI 12 4 20 mA 3 6 V lithium 10 years or 2M readings 8 36 VDC 4 0 MB 260 000 50 Linear Fast Linear Linear Average Event Step Linear True Logarithmic 4 per second 1 per second Accurate to 1 second 24 hr period Piezoresistive titanium Gauged vented 15 psig 11 m 35 ft Max 2x range burst gt 3x range 0 01 foot up to 10 ft and 0 1 of reading gt 10 ft 0 005 FS or better Pressure psi kPa bar mbar mm
46. le System and to a serial or USB port This communication cable is weatherproof and withstands temporary immersion in water IP67 compliant RS232 TROLL Com Cable Connect part number 0056140 pictured or USB TROLL Com Cable Connect part number 0052500 2 External power input 3 Vent 4 Twist lock connector 1 800 446 7488 20 www in situ com Direct Connect TROLL Com Communication Device The Direct Connect TROLL Com Communication Device connects directly to an instrument and to a serial or USB port This option is intended for programming a non vented instrument that will be deployed without a RuggedCable System RS232 TROLL Com Direct Connect part number 0056150 or USB TROLL Com Direct Connect part number 0052510 pictured External power input 3 Vent Snap on connection to instrument 1 800 446 7488 21 www in situ com Power Options Internal Power Batteries Internal batteries are not user replaceable The approximate percentage of the power remaining in an internal battery is displayed on the Home Screen when an instrument is connected to Win Situ Software The instrument is powered by 3 6 VDC supplied by a sealed non replaceable AA lithium battery Battery life depends on sampling speed The battery typically lasts for 10 years or 2 000 000 readings whichever occurs first When an instrument is wired to a data logger or PLC controller power to the instrument is supplied by the data logger or controll
47. me has been previously scheduled If you did not specify a stop condition when you defined the log the log will run until the instrument is out of memory or battery power or until you manually stop it A log that has been stopped cannot be resumed If you intend to 1 2 9 4 resume log later you should suspend a log rather than stop it To manually stop a log the instrument must be connected to the software Select the Logging tab lai Select the running log you intend to stop Click the Stop Log button amp Downloading Data to a PC This procedure copies the data log from the instrument to a PC It does not remove the data log from the instrument After a log is downloaded it can be exported to a CSV file format that can be used by spreadsheet programs The time shown in the log name is the time the log was downloaded o o o ox With an instrument connected select the Logging tab al Select the log you intend to download Choose a Running Suspended Stopped or Deleted log Click the Download button In the next screen select one of the three download options e All data e New data data logged since the last download 1 800 446 7488 55 www in situ com e ime interval to download New data is downloaded by default to a new log file To append new data to the last download of this log be sure the option Append logs on download is selected in the General Settings dialog Preferen
48. milliseconds and the test is usually of short duration due to the volume of data logged and the impact of very fast sampling on battery life Step Linear Step Linear log type measures and records data according to a number of user defined elapsed time intervals or steps within a schedule Both the elapsed time and the number of measurements within each step can vary After completing the elapsed time for each step the schedule will automatically move to the next step Up to 10 separate steps can be defined About the Level Reference A Level Reference also called an offset is a user specified starting point for logged Level readings It is entered in the Logging Setup Wizard when a log is configured or it can be stored in the device without configuring a log using the Configure button in the Sensors tab Depth mode does not require that you enter a Level Reference The Level Reference can be any value you choose Here are some examples e Elevation lf you calculate the water level above mean sea level MSL and enter this as the Level Reference then elevations above MSL will be logged e Depth to Water lf you measure the depth to the water surface DTW from the top of the well casing and enter this as the Level Reference then DTW also called drawdown values will be logged e Gauge Height or Stage Logged readings track water level as related to markings on a nearby staff gauge e Zero A Level Reference of 0 effecti
49. n 0051470 NPT Adapter Cable Extender The cable extender connects two lengths of RuggedCable System to meet varying installation needs Description Image Part Number Cable Extender 0051490 Twist Lock Hanger The Twist Lock Hanger is used with a suspension wire to install a non vented instrument when the user does not require direct communication Part Number image Description Twist Lock Hanger titanium for Level TROLL 500 700 BaroTROLL 0051480 1 800 446 7488 24 www in situ com Bulkhead Connector The panel mounted bulkhead connector provides connection between RuggedCable System and a controller panel Part Number Image Description 0053240 ae Bulkhead Connector Locking Well Cap Description Part Number Locking Well Cap 2 0020360 Locking Well Cap 2 vented 0020370 Locking Well Cap 4 0020380 Locking Well Cap 4 vented 0020390 1 800 446 7488 25 www in situ com Well Dock Installation Ring The well dock installation ring provides installation support for 2 4 and 6 well casings Description Part Number Well Dock Installation Ring 2 0004690 Well Dock Installation Ring 4 0004700 Well Dock Installation Ring 6 0020650 1 800 446 7488 26 www in situ com RuggedReader Handheld PC The RuggedReader Handheld PC is a multi purpose field ready computer designed for Windows Mobile operating systems Win Situ Mobile Software provides the fea
50. nits of measure Temperature Sensor Accuracy amp resolution Units of measure Warranty Footnotes 1 800 446 7488 Level TROLL 500 Operational 20 80 C 4 176 F Storage 40 80 C 40 176 F Calibrated 5 50 C 23 122 F 1 83 cm 0 72 in 21 6 cm 8 5 in 197 g 0 43 Ib Titanium body Delrin nose cone Modbus RS485 SDI 12 4 20 mA 3 6 V lithium 10 years or 2M readings 8 36 VDC 2 0 MB 130 000 50 Linear Fast Linear and Event 2 per second 1 per second Accurate to 1 second 24 hr period Piezoresistive titanium Gauged vented 5 psig 3 5 m 11 5 ft 15 psig 11 m 35 ft 30 psig 21 m 69 ft 100 psig 70 m 231 ft 300 psig 210 m 692 ft 500 psig 351 m 1153 ft Max 2x range burst gt 3x range 0 1 FS 0 05 FS 0 005 FS or better Pressure psi kPa bar mbar mmHg inHg cmH O inH O Level in ft mm cm m 0 1 C 0 01 C or better Celsius or Fahrenheit 3 years Up to 5 year extended warranties are available for all instruments call for details See See page 8 9 Www in situ com Level TROLL 700 Instrument General Temperature ranges Diameter Length Weight Materials Output options Battery type amp life External power Memory Data records Data logs Log types Fastest logging rate amp Modbus rate Fastest SDI 12 amp 4 20 mA output rate Real time clock Sensor Type Material Calibrated Range Usable Depth Burst pres
51. oduct Development Program Manager In Situ Inc January 17 2006 C 1 800 446 7488 80 www in situ com Level TROLL 700 Instrument Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer In Situ Inc 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 USA Declares that the following product Product name Level TROLL Model Level TROLL 700 Product Description The Level TROLL measures and logs level and temperature in natural groundwater and surface water is in compliance with the following Directives 89 336 EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive T3I23IEEC for Safety Directive and meets or exceeds the following international requirements and compliance standards Immunity EN 61326 1997 Electric Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Emissions Class A requirements of EN 61326 1997 Electric Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Supplementary Information The device complies with the requirements of the EU Directives 88 336 EEC and 3 23 EEC and the CE mark is affixed accordingly Couple Todd Campbell New Product Development Program Manager In Situ Inc 17 2006 C 1 800 446 7488 81 www in situ com TROLL Com Communication Device Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer In Situ Inc 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 USA Declares that the following product Product name TROLL Com Model USB TROLL Com Product Description RS485 to
52. og with a scheduled stop the scheduled stop time is shown For a log without a scheduled stop time this column is blank e Stop Time For a Pending or Ready log this column is blank For a Running log the time of the last data point is shown For a Stopped log the actual stop time is shown e Status Each log has a specific status See Log Status for details 1 800 446 7488 46 www in situ com e Used Size Kilobytes of instrument memory allocated for this log For a Pending or Ready log the current size of the log configuration is shown For a Completed log the size of the entire log file is shown For a Running log the current size of the log up to the last data point is shown Log Status The status of each log in the instrument is displayed in the Logging tab by a symbol beside the log name and in the Status column E Ready Manual Start log is ready to start 3Pending Scheduled start log is ready to start at its programmed time or when you click the Start button s Running The log is actively logging data suspended The log has been paused stopped temporarily 4 Stopped The log has been stopped either manually or on a schedule Deleted The log has been marked for deletion and will be deleted from the instrument when memory is needed The software manages this automatically 5 lt Invalid The log as programmed cannot be run Ready Pending Running and Suspended logs are conside
53. om Configuring Depth and Level for PLC or Data Logger When you configure level using the Sensors tab the settings are stored in the instrument and are available for use in Modbus SDI 12 or 4 20 mA analog communication A different configuration can be selected when you set up a log 1 Connect the instrument to the software 2 Click the Sensors tab Pi 3 Select the level pressure sensor and click the Configure button The Sensor Setup window appears Configure Sentinel Offline Values 0 000 Bi aS 4 Inthe Sensor Setup window select the Level parameter then click Configure The Level Setup Wizard opens Logging Setup Wizard What do you want the output to be Ground Water C Depth to Water DTW Drawdown C Elevation Surface Water i Corse y a D Mz 5 In the Level Setup Wizard select the options you want For more information view the Help in the Win Situ 5 Software 1 800 446 7488 16 www in situ com System Components Instrument The Level TROLL Instrument is completely sealed and contains no user serviceable parts The instrument includes pressure and temperature sensors a real time clock microprocessor sealed lithium battery data logger and memory Options include a vented or non vented pressure sensor in a variety of ranges RuggedCable System RuggedCable Systems are custom built durable direct read cables that include the following items e Titani
54. omponent is called the Win Situ Software Manager and is needed to install Win Situ Mobile on the RuggedReader 2 Click the Win Situ Mobile link and follow the instructions to install the Win Situ software Manager to your local hard drive If using Windows 7 ensure that Windows Mobile Device Center is installed If using an operating system prior to Windows 7 ensure that Microsoft ActiveSync is installed on the desktop or laptop PC and a Guest connection or partnership has been established between the computers 3 Connect the RuggedReader to the PC establish a connection in Microsoft ActiveSync open the Win Situ Software Manager and follow the instructions to install Win Situ Mobile on the RuggedReader Win Situ Sync Software To synchronize log files from the RuggedReader to a PC after collecting data in the field install Win Situ Sync from the CD or website 1 800 446 7488 33 www in Situ com Field Deployment Program the Instrument In order to set up a log or download data you must connect the instrument to a computer running Win Situ 5 Software RuggedReader Handheld PC running Win Situ Mobile See page 50 Position the Instrument Place the instrument at the desired depth Position the instrument below the lowest anticipated water level but not so low that the pressure sensor range might be exceeded at the highest anticipated water level Refer to the tables below to determine usable depth A BaroT
55. otocol 1 RuggedCable System with female to female connectors Stripped and tinned RuggedCable System with female connector Stripped and tinned RuggedCable System with male connector 3 short length that converts a cable with a twist lock connector to a stripped and tinned cable 1 800 446 7488 18 www in situ com Suspension Wire Polyurethane coated stainless steel suspension cable can be used to deploy instruments with non vented pressure sensors such as the Level TROLL 400 Instrument the non vented Level TROLL 700 Instrument and the BaroTROLL Instrument Suspension wire is appropriate to use when direct communication with the instrument is not necessary during deployment Description Part Number Suspension Wire 300 feet 0066450 Suspension Wire 150 feet 0066460 Suspension Wire 50 feet 0066470 1 800 446 7488 19 www in situ com Communication Cables The TROLL Com Communication Device provides an interface between the instrument and a desktop laptop PC or the RuggedReader Handheld PC for calibrating and programming the instrument and for profiling and downloading data The TROLL Com Communication Device is offered in either a cable connect or direct connect configuration including a 0 9 m 3 ft vented polyurethane cable external power input jack and vent with replaceable membrane Cable Connect TROLL Com Communication Device The Cable Connect TROLL Com Communication Device connects to an instrument s RuggedCab
56. p Several actions cannot be performed bemin while the Start button is active for example you cannot change units configure a new log or configure level for a pressure sensor This is not the same as starting a log on the instrument Start and stop instrument logs from the Logging tab 1 800 446 7488 45 www in situ com Logging Tab The Logging tab displays a list of logs in the instrument When you click the Logging tab it may take a moment for the software to retrieve information from the instrument Win Situ 5 Smt File Edit View Tools Preferences Help VA E 90 gt i Level 700 S 8 30 2013 2 8 30 2013 XU 2 07 30 PM 2 07 30 PM Type Start Time Scheduled Stop Time Stop Time Status Used Size Kbytes Linear 8 30 2013 3 00 00 PM Pending 64 Log Information Columns across the Logging screen show information about the logs in the instrument Symbol This is a graphic representation of the information in the Status column e Site The site that was specified when the log was configured e Log Name The name that was entered when the log was configured e Type The logging method that was selected when the log was configured e Start Time For a Pending log the scheduled start time is shown For a Ready log that has not yet started this column displays Manual For a Running or Stopped log the actual start time is shown e Scheduled Stop Time For a l
57. per second Accurate to 1 second 24 hr period Piezoresistive titanium Absolute non vented 30 psia 11 m 35 ft 100 psia 60 m 197 ft 300 psia 200 m 658 ft 500 psia 341 m 1120 ft Max 2x range burst gt 3x range 0 05 full scale FS 0 1 FS 0 005 FS or better Pressure psi kPa bar mbar mmHg inHg cmH O inH O Level in ft mm cm m 0 1 C 0 01 C or better Celsius or Fahrenheit 3 years Up to 5 year extended warranties are available for all instruments call for details 1 Temperature range for non freezing liquids 2 Typical battery life when used within the factory calibrated temperature range 3 1 data record date time plus 2 parameters logged no wrapping from device within the factory calibrated temperature range 4 Across factory calibrated pressure range Across factory calibrated pressure and temperature ranges Specifications are subject to change without notice Delrin is a registered trademark of E l du Pont de Nemours and Company 8 Www in situ com Level TROLL 500 Instrument General Temperature ranges Diameter Length Weight Materials Output options Battery type amp life External power Memory Data records Data logs Log types Fastest logging rate amp Modbus rate Fastest SDI 12 amp 4 20 mA output rate Real time clock Sensor Type Material Calibrated Range Usable Depth Burst pressure Accuracy 15 C4 Accuracy FS Resolution U
58. r sampling interval 1 year TROLL Replaceable Battery Pack The TROLL Replaceable Battery Pack supplements internal battery power when a Level TROLL or Aqua TROLL 100 or 200 Instrument is used for frequent fast sampling or during long term deployments When this power source is connected the TROLL instrument will use the external battery source first and switch to the internal batteries when external battery power is depleted Battery life depends on sampling rate This battery pack allows for 1 5 V UM 3 or size AA batteries 8 that are replaced by the user v The TROLL Replaceable Battery Pack is not submersible TROLL if of m 23 In Situ li Fi U I TC 22 E Lio Ave Font Caina Co apart pac Fe dil Tae Description Part Number TROLL Replaceable Battery Pack 0090000 Estimated Battery Lifetime TROLL Battery Pack Level TROLL Family 15 minute logging 1 1 years 1 hour logging rate 1 1 years Logging with all sensors Actual battery lifetime varies based on site conditions TROLL Replaceable Level TROLL Family 15 logging 1 6 years rate 1 hour logging rate 1 7 years Logging with all sensors Actual battery lifetime varies based on site conditions 1 800 446 7488 23 www in situ com Installation Accessories NPT Adapter The 0 25 in NPT adapter allows instrument installation in piping Part Number image Descriptio
59. red active Only one log can be active in the instrument Log Control Buttons You can control the status of a log by selecting the log and clicking the appropriate button in the Logging tab control panel 45 The Start button starts a Ready or Pending log or resumes a Suspended log 9 The Pause button pauses a Running log allowing you the option to resume e The Restart button restarts the selected Running log from the beginning This can be useful during aquifer testing using a logarithmic data collection schedule The Stop button permanently stops the selected Running log Log Operations Use the buttons in the control panel to perform the following actions aiam Create a new log The New button is disabled if a Ready Pending Running or Suspended log is on the instrument When the instrument contains its maximum number of logs the New button is unavailable mm Edit or review the log configuration for a Ready Pending or Invalid log p Delete the log Note that you must delete a log twice before itis permanently removed Download the log to a PC 1 800 446 7488 AT www in situ com Sensors Tab The Sensors tab lists the sensors in the instrument along with their serial numbers and calibration dates Use the buttons in this tab to calibrate and configure sensors E bd F 8 20 2012 P 8 20 2012 WU 11 19 05 AM 11 19 00 AM Serial Number Factory Cal Date Next Factory Cal Date Las
60. reen with Ready in the Status column A log with a scheduled start time is displayed with Pending in the Status column Starting a Pending Log A Pending log automatically starts at the scheduled time without any user intervention J A scheduled log with Pending status can be manually started at any time before its scheduled start Starting a Manual Log With the instrument connected to the software select the Logging tab Select the Ready log you want to start Click the Start Log button M The log starts and the symbol changes The Status column displays Running Suspending Pausing a Log A running log may be temporarily paused For example you might want to reposition an instrument calibrate a sensor or clean a sensor and later resume the log A log can be suspended and resumed three times 1 800 446 7488 54 www in situ com 1 With the instrument connected to the software select the Logging tab 2 Select the log you intend to suspend 3 Click the Suspend button Suspended appears in the Status column Resuming a Suspended Log 1 2 3 To resume logging after a log has been suspended select the Logging tab Select the Suspended log Click the Start Log button Logging resumes Running appears in the Status column The data file will show the time when the log was suspended and the time when it restarted Stopping a Log A log be manually stopped at any time even if a stop ti
61. sor responds to both atmospheric pressure and the pressure head of water above the sensor PATM e 9 14 5 psi Absolute Sensor 1 Sensor back sensor front Water pressure Pw e g 20 PSI e g 14 5 PSI 2 3 4 Atmospheric pressure P ATM 5 Vacuum Gauged Pressure Sensor A gauged or vented pressure sensor eliminates the effects of atmospheric pressure because the vent tube in the cable allows atmospheric pressure to be applied to the 1 800 446 7488 14 www in situ com back of the sensor The unit of measure is PSIG pounds per square inch gauge measured with respect to atmospheric pressure Puy 1 i 20 psi PATM jeg 14 5 psi jeg 14 5 psi Gauged Pressure Sensor 1 Sensor back sensor front Water pressure Pw e g 20 PSI e g 14 5 PSI 2 3 4 Atmospheric pressure P ATM 5 Atmospheric pressure e g 14 5 PSI ATM BaroTROLL Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Barometric pressure applies a direct stress upon open wells and surface water Locally barometric effects can change significantly from location to location as a result of topographical and micro meteorological changes Therefore it is important to compensate for the barometric pressure changes when monitoring water elevation PATM 14 5 psi BaroTROLL Sensor 1 Sensor back Sensor front Atmospheric pressure P e g 14 5 PSI ATM Rl WwW NO Vacuum 1 800 446 7488 15 www in situ c
62. stall the Software 222 2 2 2 3332 2 2 2 2 2 2 33 Win Situ 5 Software 00 20 22 ccc cece ccc cece cece cee 000D PA 000D aaa 2 orraa 33 Win Situ Mobile Software 0 00 0 20 20 c ccc c ccc ccc ec cee cece ccc ccccccceeeeceeceeeeeseeeees 33 To update or reinstall Win Situ Mobile use the following procedure 33 Win Situ Sync Software 2 c cece e cece cece cee ceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeee 33 6 Field Deployment ce 34 Program the Instrument 34 Position the Instrument 34 Verify Instrument Depth sisse IRI Rr AL L naaa 35 Secure the Cable o oo ccc cece cece cece ccc cc ccc ceceeeenceeeeeeeeeetestesseeteeteeteseesee 35 Install the Desiccant 2 202 000 ooo c ccc cc ccc ccecceceeceeceeceeceteeesetttcereeeeeees 36 Desiccant ce 36 Installation Guidelines 37 Stabilization Time _ 2 0 eee cece cece cece cece LLLA LALLA DLLD DLLD LLALL Aaaa aana 38 BaroTROLL Instrument Installation sess 39 Programming the Baro TROLL Instrument 39 Installation 20 ccc cece eee aaa ADDL DDD DEALL DDL DL Laana 39 7 Software Overview 41 First Screen Data Tab 0 0 00
63. sure Accuracy 15 C4 Accuracy FS Resolution Units of measure Temperature Sensor Accuracy amp resolution Units of measure Warranty Footnotes 1 800 446 7488 Level TROLL 700 Operational 20 80 C 4 176 F Storage 40 80 C 40 176 F Calibrated 5 50 C 23 122 F 1 83 cm 0 72 in 21 6 cm 8 5 in 197 g 0 43 Ib Titanium body Delrin nose cone Modbus RS485 SDI 12 4 20 mA 3 6 V lithium 10 years or 2M readings 8 36 VDC 4 0 MB 260 000 50 Linear Fast Linear Linear Average Event Step Linear True Logarithmic 4 per second 1 per second Accurate to 1 second 24 hr period Piezoresistive titanium Absolute non vented 30 psia 11 m 35 ft 100 psia 60 m 197 ft 300 psia 200 m 658 ft 500 psia 341 m 1120 ft 1000 psia 693 m 2273 ft Gauged vented 5 psig 3 5 m 11 5 ft 15 psig 11 m 35 ft 30 psig 21 m 69 ft 100 psig 70 m 231 ft 300 psig 210 m 692 ft 500 psig 351 m 1153 ft Max 2x range burst 3x range 0 05 FS 0 1 FS 0 005 FS or better Pressure psi kPa bar mbar mmHg inHg inH O Level in ft mm cm m 0 1 C 0 01 C or better Celsius or Fahrenheit 3 years Up to 5 year extended warranties are available for all instruments call for details See See page 8 10 www in situ com Level TROLL 700H Instrument Comply with the Office of Surface Water by using the most accurate pressure transducer avai
64. t User Cal Date Next User Cal Date 5 516 3 111860 11 9 2006 10 22 12 11 9 2007 10 22 12 9 22 2011 1 05 41 Calibrate Use the Calibration button to calibrate sensors or to adjust a level reference that is currently stored on the instrument The Calibrate button is not available when the instrument does not support calibration e g BaroT ROLL Instrument 1 With the instrument connected to the software select the Sensors tab 2 Select the parameter you intend to calibrate 3 Click the Calibrate button Configure Use the Configure button to select parameter units and to configure parameters that support configuration Examples include Level Depth Specific Conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids Parameters cannot be configured while the instrument is showing live data on the Home screen or while the instrument contains an active log 1 With the instrument connected to the software select the Sensors tab 2 Select the parameter you intend to configure F Click the Configure button When you configure the Level parameter using the Sensors tab the settings are stored in the instrument and are available for use in Modbus SDI 12 or analog communication If desired a different configuration can be selected when setting up a log 1 800 446 7488 48 www in situ com Device Setup Tab In general you should not use the Device Setup tab
65. t is first established the software displays one reading of all available parameters in light gray You must click the Play button at the bottom of the screen to view real time readings 41 Www in situ com Definition Screen Element 1 800 446 7488 The Logging tab displays list of logs stored in the connected instrument When you click the Logging tab it can take a moment for the software to retrieve information from the instrument The Logging tab is not applicable for non logging instruments such as the RDO PRO Probe The Sensors tab lists the sensors in the connected instrument along with their serial numbers and the dates of factory calibration and user calibration Use the buttons in this tab to calibrate sensors that support user calibration and configure sensors that support configuration The Device Setup tab allows access to instrument information and settings such as instrument name serial number firmware version communication settings diagnostics and factory reset options 42 www in situ com Home Tab The Home tab displays real time readings from a connected instrument When you first establish communication the software displays one reading of all available parameters in light gray You must click the Start button to view real time readings File Edit View Tools Preferences Help T Level TROLL 500 5 Ela 8 16 2012 8 16 2012 Fort Colins 1 Cr 9 25 05 AM 4 9 2
66. textured section of the cable connector one hand and the desiccant in the other Twist in opposite directions to unlock the desiccant from the cable 1 800 446 7488 31 www in situ com 2 Position the TROLL Com and cable flat edges so they will connect properly Insert the TROLL Com connector firmly into the cable connector D cm 3 Hold the textured section of the sleeve in one hand and the TROLL Com in the other Push and twist until you hear a click The click ensures the cable and TROLL Com are securely attached 1 800 446 7488 32 www in situ com Install the Software Win Situ 5 Software Install Win Situ 5 Software from the In Situ software resource CD or from the In Situ website Click the Win Situ 5 link and follow the instructions to install Win Situ 5 to your local hard drive USB TROLL Com Drivers If you are using a USB TROLL Com Communication Device be sure to select the option Install USB TROLL Com Drivers during the Win Situ 5 installation Two drivers will be loaded to your hard drive one for the USB TROLL Com one for the USB TROLL Com serial port Win Situ Mobile Software Win Situ Mobile provides the features and functions of Win Situ 5 on a field portable platform The RuggedReader can be shipped with the software already installed To update or reinstall Win Situ Mobile use the following procedure 1 Install the desktop component of Win Situ Mobile on a PC from the CD or website The desktop c
67. to the instrument Setting the Instrument Time The instrument time and the current PC time are shown at the top of the screen when an instrument is connected to the software xg 8 13 2012 813 2012 JE 118804 AM F 11 18 04 AM The PC time appears on the left the instrument time on the right Both clocks are updated at 0 5 Hz once every two seconds The device time is displayed in red if it differs by more than a few seconds from the current PC time Data logging schedules depend on a correct instrument time To synchronize the instrument time to the current PC time click the Clock Sync button Win Situ writes the current PC time to the instrument Adding a New Site To add a new site to the site database in your working directory do one of the following On the Data tab click the Site Data folder select File New gt Site Or On the Home tab click the Site button to display the site list then click New Enter a name for the site This is the only required field Click Save to save the new site The new site will appear in the Site Data folder and Win Situ will add itto the site database in the working directory on your computer It is now available to select for any instrument log Log Setup The Log Setup Wizard presents sequential screens to help you supply all the information necessary to set up a data log in the instrument To access the Log Setup Wizard the instrument must be connected to the software 1
68. tures of Win Situ 5 Software on the RuggedReader Description Part Number RuggedReader Only 520 MHz RuggedReader only does not M 0057710 include software or communications cable RuggedReader Kit includes 520 MHz RuggedReader Cable 0057720 Connect TROLL Com and Win Situ Mobile Software 1 800 446 7488 27 www in situ com Control Software Win Situ 5 Software Win Situ 5 Software is the control and calibration software for the Level TROLL Aqua TROLL and Rugged TROLL Instruments Win Situ 5 Software provides instrument control for direct readings and profiling long term data logging data downloads data viewing data export to spreadsheet programs selecting units displaying options and tracking battery memory usage Win Situ 5 Plus enables configuration of networks and telemetry Requirements e 400 MHz Pentium II processor e 128 MB RAM e 100 MB free disk space e Internet Explorer 6 01 or higher e Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or higher or Windows XP Professional SP2 or higher or Windows Vista SP1 or higher e CD ROM drive and a serial or USB communications port Win Situ Mobile Software Win Situ Mobile Software provides the features and functions of Win Situ 5 on a field portable platform Requirements e In Situ RuggedReader Handheld PC with Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system e Windows Mobile 5 or later e Serial communications port e Atleast 16 MB for data storage SD card CF card or t
69. uch as household vinegar NEVER submerge the connector portion of the instrument when it is not connected to a cable If the ports near the pressure sensor are clogged with silt or mud try the following procedures e Agitate the instrument vigorously in a bucket of clean water e Apply a gentle rinse of water from a wash bottle e severe cases remove the nose and clean out the holes with a soft brush or pipe cleaner Do not attempt to remove material from the instrument by tapping the instrument against a surface To avoid damage to the pressure sensor diaphragm do not insert any object into the sensor opening or attempt to dig out dirt or other materials You void the instrument s warranty by inserting anything into the sensor opening If contamination cannot be removed using the recommendations above please contact In Situ Inc for cleaning A TROLL pressure sensor with the nose cone removed Do not insert ANY object into the sensor opening Doing so voids the warranty Twist Lock Connectors Keep the pins on all connectors free of dirt and moisture by using the soft protective dust caps when cable is not attached Storage otore the instrument in a clean dry place Place the protective red dust cap on the cable end or store with cable attached to protect the connector pins and O ring Ensure desiccant is the appropriate size and change it when needed Store the instrument where it will not roll off a bench onto a
70. um twist lock connectors for quick reliable connections to the instrument desiccant and communication cable e Metal shield beneath the cable jacket to prevent electrical interferences e Kellems grip for secure instrument deployment e Small desiccant for vented systems for storage only A Non vented cables are marked with VF which means vent free Vented or Non Vented Cable Vented cable is used with vented pressure sensors to produce gauged measurements The cable vent tube ensures that atmospheric pressure is applied to the back of the sensor diaphragm Non vented cable is used with non vented instruments for absolute measurements Compensate absolute measurements by using a BaroT ROLL Instrument and Win Situ Baro Merge Software A Vented cable is shipped with a small desiccant to protect against condensation Larger desiccants are necessary for deployment Jacket Options Tefzel vented or thermoplastic polyurethane TPU vented or non vented Customizable Cable Lengths Cables can be ordered up to 1 219 m 4 000 ft Cable Termination Cables can be ordered with a twist lock termination female connector on both ends that connect to the instrument the TROLL Com Communication Device desiccant and 1 800 446 7488 17 www in Situ com other accessories Cables can also be ordered with stripped and tinned termination for wiring to a data logger or controller using SDI 12 analog 4 20 mA or Modbus communication pr
71. vely sets the probe to zero at the start of the log Changes both positive and negative from the starting water level will be logged Once you have determined the value of your Level Reference the software gives you three options for entering it These control when the level reference is applied 1 800 446 7488 53 www in situ com e New Reference This option is designed to be used with an active software connection when the device is installed in the water A new level reference must be entered while the device s pressure sensor is submerged in its final position in the water This is because the current probe reading is set equal to the Level Reference to create the offset that takes effect at the start of the data log The log header will show the probe reading at the time you entered the Level Reference During log setup the software presents two additional options for entering the Level Reference Set first logged reading Use this option when the instrument will be deployed on wire rather than cable because you will not be able to communicate with the instrument when it is submerged e Remind me to set reference later Use this option to defer the entry of the Level Reference during log setup and set a reminder to enter it when the device is submerged in its final position Starting a Log Every log is programmed for either a manual or a scheduled start A log with a manual start time is displayed in the Logging sc
72. vice 0052210 Rev 009 1 800 446 7488 2 www in situ com Table of Contents 1 Introduction 7 Serial Number Location 00 00 22 ccc cece ccc ccc cece cece ccecececeeceeeeteseteetceetetesetses Certification 2220 c ccc nc cee enc eee AALL DDAA LDD DDALL DLDP LLDD DAAA ALL L naana f Unpacking and Inspection 22 20 2000 ccc cece ccc cce cece cee ceeceeeeeeceeceteeeeeeteseees Warranty AADO Contact Information ce cece eneeeeceneececeeeeteseeeetecetseteeeeses 2 Product Specifications _ 8 Level TROLL 400 Instrument 2 0 000 000 occ ccc cece anaana oaaao aooo annaa anaana onoo 8 Level TROLL 500 Instrument ssl 9 Level TROLL 700 Instrument issues III 10 Level TROLL 700H Instrument 11 BaroTROLL Instrument sss I III Im se err L Loo onan 12 RuggedCable System 0 2 occ cece cece cece cece cceceeceeeeececeeeeeceeeseeeeseeeees 13 SUSPENSION Wire aaao eee cece e ec cee cece cee eeeceeceeeceeceteeeeceeecseeeeesteceeceteseees 13 3 About the Pressure Level Sensor 14 Absolute Pressure Sensor 20 2 0 aoaaa ccc ccc cc cece cnc cecececeeeeteceeeetecerseteseeeteeeess 14 Gauged Pressure Sensor 14 BaroTROLL Atmosp
73. www in situ com 1 Atmospheric pressure water pressure as measured by a non vented pressure sensor 2 Atmospheric pressure as measured by the BaroTROLL Water pressure as measured by a vented pressure sensor or by subtracting BaroTROLL data from non vented pressure sensor data 3 4 BaroTROLL Instrument Do not submerge 5 Non vented Level TROLL Instrument A To merge atmospheric pressure data with water level data See page 57 1 800 446 7488 40 www in Situ com Software Overview First Screen Data Tab When you open Win Situ 5 Software the Data tab appears The left side of the screen contains a file tree where you can view previously downloaded site data as well as data you have exported to Microsoft Office Excel The links on the right side of the screen show where downloaded data are stored on your computer The disconnected plug icon in the lower right corner of the screen indicates that the software is not yet communicating with an instrument Screen Element 1 800 446 7488 Definition The disconnected plug indicates the instrument is not communicating with the software Click to establish communication with a connected instrument The connected plug indicates the instrument is communicating with the software Click to disconnect the software from the instrument The Home tab displays real time readings from the instrument When connection to the instrumen
74. y supply companies e Clean all cables and remove all foreign matter e Clean the cable connectors with a clean dry cloth Do not submerge the connectors e Clean the instrument including the nosecone cable head and protective caps If an instrument is returned to our Service Center for repair or recalibration without a statement that it has been cleaned and decontaminated or if it is the opinion of our Service Representatives that the equipment presents a potential health or biological hazard we reserve the right to withhold service until proper certification is obtained 1 800 446 7488 15 www in situ com Decontamination and Cleaning Form Decontamination amp Cleaning Statement Company Name Address City otate Zip Instrument Type serial Number Contaminant s if known Decontamination procedure s used Cleaning verified by Title Date In Situ Inc 1 800 446 7488 76 www in situ com Troubleshooting In addition to the following troubleshooting items the In Situ Inc website includes instructional videos technical notes and more See www in situ com resources Problem Win Situ 5 Software cannot connect to the instrument Real time readings display the wrong units Cannot add a new log New log exceeds available memory software message 1 800 446 7488 Possible Cause Wrong port is selected communication settings are incompatible cable connections are loose or dirty or b

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