FL900 Series Full User Manual - English/Europe
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1. Electro static Discharge ESD and indicates that care must be taken to prevent damage with the equipment This symbol indicates radio waves Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems after 12 August of 2005 In conformity with European local and national regulations EU Directive 2002 96 EC European electrical equipment users must now return old or end of life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no charge to the user Note For return for recycling please contact the equipment producer or supplier for instructions on how to return end of life equipment producer supplied electrical accessories and all auxiliary items for proper disposal gt 6 English Confined space precautions ADANGER Explosion hazard Training in pre entry testing ventilation entry procedures evacuation rescue procedures and safety work practices is necessary before entering confined spaces The information that follows is supplied to help users understand the dangers and risks that are associated with entry into confined spaces On April 15 1993 OSHA s final ruling on CFR 1910 146 Permit Required Confined Spaces became law This standard directly affects more than 250 000 industrial sites in the United States and was created to protect the health and safety of workers in confined spaces Definition of a confined space A confined space is any location2. set at a specific level to alert the account manager of a low level thus prompting a field visit to change the batteries and prevent lost data If the logger contains a port for a rain gauge the Rain channel is also shown To include a Logger channel in the datalog select the check box next to the channel name b Expand the tree for each Port 1 Sensor Name channel group to view the available channels for the sensor If the check box next to Logger or Port 1 is selected all of the channels in the group are automatically selected c To include a Sensor channel in the datalog select the check box next to the channel name The log channel count increases each time a channel is selected Note For loggers with multiple sensor ports the port number is added to the channel name For example Velocity 3 is the velocity channel name for sensor port 3 English 25 Logger Power Supply Rain Porti Flo Dar Level Velocity Flow Temperature Surface Velocity Distance FR a 5 To set the logging interval for a channel group a Click on the channel group name for example Port1 Flo Dar The logging intervals are shown b Select the interval from the drop down list The primary logging interval is used for normal operation The secondary logging interval is used during alarm conditions Note The logging interval cannot be set for an individual sensor channel 6 Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings A mes
3. wireless option 21 Add the logger to the FSDATA Gener 21 Configure Flo Ware for remote communication nn 22 Verify the telemetry wireless option 23 Verify the telemetry with Flo Ware nnn 24 Troubleshooting telemetry nennen nn rn 24 Use the mobile SMS Opto sirrien ana lia ai 24 Modbus communication eeeeeeennnnnnnnnnn 25 Dee Tt WEE 25 Make a basic logger program 25 Calibrate the sensor with the Cal Wizard i 26 S te installati n 2 2 2 2 ee eg een 27 Hang from a cable culinaria ai io li se 27 Install on a wall bracket e 27 ELE E le 27 Clean the instrument RA Lease nen ose 28 Replace the batteries ii 28 Replace the desiccant tt retestrrtntttesterttttntt testrenn tn nsttes ennenen 28 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ccceee Communication failure Replacement parts and accessories Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Specification Details Dimensions W x D x H Enclosure 25 4 x 22 x 40 cm 10 0 x 8 7 x 16 0 in PC ABS structural foam Environmental rating NEMA 6P IP68 24 hours at 1 8 m 6 ft submersion Weight model FL900 4 5 kg 10 Ib with no batteries 6 3 kg 14 Ib with 2 batteries and 8 2 kg 18 Ib with 4 batteries Operating temperat
4. Description Item no Antenna traffic rated burial 824 960 1850 1990 MHz 8537600 Antenna half wave 824 894 1850 1990 MHz US 5228400 Antenna half wave 870 960 1710 1880 MHz EU 5255300 Antenna traffic rated manhole lid 824 896 1850 1990 MHz US 5255400 Antenna mini wing 824 960 1710 2170 MHz US 6241804 Extension cable 15 ft 5244000 Extension cable 70 ft 5249100 External devices Description Item no Rain Gauge with 100 ft cable 8542800 Connector for Rain Gauge to FL900 8547700 AV9000 Analyzer Module required to attach a Submerged Area Velocity Sensor 8531300 30 English External devices continued Description Item no IM9001 Interface Module required to attach a Sigma 950 Flow Meter 8549800 For samplers refer to www hach com for part numbers and accessories English 31 32 English 0 0 OTT Hydromet GmbH OTT France Ludwigstrasse 16 Europarc de Pichaury Bat D2 87437 Kempten 13799 Aix en Provence Cedex 3 Tel 49 0 8 31 5617 0 Tel 33 0 4 42 90 05 90 Fax 49 0 8 31 5617 209 Fax 33 0 4 42 90 05 95 info ott com info ottfrance fr www ott com www ottfrance com OTT Hydromet GmbH OTT MedioAmbiente Branch office Austria C Teide n 5 Planta Baja Local n 2 Weidegut 76 Parque Empresarial La Marina 4223 Katsdorf 28700 San Sebastian de los Reyes Madrid Tel 43 0 7235 8899 8 Tel 34 0 91 651 47 69 Fax 43 0 7235 8899 1 Fax 34 0 91 659 02 09 m schi
5. FCC Approved as a Modular Device under a TCB Grant of Authorization FCC ID AU792U09G17825 8 English e IC Approved as a Modular Device under Certificat D Acceptabilite Technique C REL ID 125A 034 Modem MTSMC G2 IP GSM FCC Approved as a Modular Device under a TCB Grant of Authorization FCC ID AU792U09D24824 IC Approved as a Modular Device under Certificat D Acceptabilite Technique C REL ID 125A 0033 Opinion Compliant under the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC to the essentials requirements of Article 3 2 according to the assessment procedures in Article 10 5 and Annex IV for class 2 equipment and marked as CE1177 Certification The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 The equipment may not cause harmful interference 2 The equipment must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to this wireless communication equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Any change to the equipment will void the Industry Canada certification and FCC grant Product overview The FL900 series flow loggers are used in open channel flow monitoring studies such as inflow amp infiltration 1 amp 1 combined sewer overflow CSO capacity and planning and sto
6. Hazardous Locations and RF Exposure Hazards Some sensors have RF radiation exposure hazards and are used in explosive atmospheres See sensor manual warnings and instructions before connecting a sensor to the logger The number of sensors that can attach to the logger varies with the model of the logger Some sensors must attach to an external module that is used as an interface between the sensor and the logger Figure 10 shows the AV9000 Area Velocity Analyzer module on the side of the logger and the connection to a submerged area velocity sensor 1 Ifthe sensor cable has connectors on both ends attach the cable to the sensor first 2 Attach the sensor or module to any SENSOR port op the logger Figure 9 or Figure 10 Tighten the connector by hand Note For rain gauges attach the sensor to the RAIN connector 3 Ifthe sensor uses an external module attach the module to the logger then attach the sensor to the module Figure 10 4 Ifthe sensor cable has a desiccant hub align the desiccant hub vertically and make sure that the air port points down Figure 9 16 English Figure 9 Attach a sensor to the logger Attach an external module An external module must be used as an interface between some sensor types and the logger The external module is mounted on the side of the logger Figure 10 on page 17 Refer to the documentation that is supplied with the module for mounting instructions Attach a sampler T
7. NOTICE Be sure to enter the serial number and SVC correctly to prevent communication failure 1 Go to the website http fsdata hach com to access the FSDATA server 2 Enter the user name and password User name the default user name is the 8 digit customer ID number Password the default password is HachWebData 3 Go to Instruments gt Instrument Manager Record the SVC Server Verification Code from the upper left corner of the screen gt Click ADD NEW The Add Instrument window opens Enter the serial number SN of the logger Figure 14 Select the Instrument Type Select the Active check box and click OK The instrument is shown in the Instrument Manager ee Configure Flo Ware for remote communication Pre requisites The logger must be attached to the computer An account with a network provider must be set up and the server must be configured The settings for remote communication must be entered into Flo Ware and then written to the logger 1 Open a communication session with the logger a Open Flo Ware b In the Options panel select FL900 Series gt Communications The FL900 series driver window opens ES c Click the CONNECT button 2 The Communications window opens d Select the port on the computer where the logger is attached serial or USB and click OK Note If the sensor mismatch message is shown select Create new program based on sensors connected e Make sure that the co
8. Nozzles Kennison 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 or 36 in diameter half and not half California Pipe 91 cm 36 in diameter and less 4 English Table 1 Primary devices supported continued Primary devices Type Details Flumes Parshall 1 2 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144 180 240 300 360 480 and 600 in throat width Palmer Bowlus Leopold Lagco 4 6 8 10 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 36 42 48 60 and 72 in flume 4 6 8 10 12 15 18 20 21 24 27 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 and 72 in pipe diameter HS 0 4 0 6 0 8 and 1 0 ft flume H 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 5 2 2 5 3 and 4 5 ft flume HL 3 ft and 4 ft flume Trapezoidal 12 in 45 SRCRC 2 in 45 WSC 8 in 60 V small 60 V large 60 V and extra large 60 V Cutthroat 1 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 48 and 72 in throat width 8 36 54 and 108 in length of rectangular cutthroat RBC 50 75 100 150 and 200 mm flume Montana 1 2 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144 180 240 300 360 480 and 600 in throat width British Rectangular 1 2 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 144 180 240 300 360 480 and 600 in throat width San Dimas More than 0 in flume Manning equations Circular More than 0 in diameter 0 1 0 slope 0 0010 0 75 roughness coefficient Rectangular More than 0 in width mor
9. OTT DOC026 52 80015 FL900 Series Flow Logger 08 2013 Edition 6 User Manual Table of Contents Specifications eee 3 General information iii 5 Saf ty IMTOMMALOMS sd esis ce eeesasectdasescetechdecasbeesdesneshesehde cn steecevesapdvecd dee Vable ene decn ebeasedidenst 6 Use of hazard information i 6 Precautionary labels i 6 Confined space precautions s esseeeseestee estee tet ttre tettre testtttn tnne teet tt enneren enne 7 Certifications EE 7 A o LEAN e Ee Ae aE he er EE E E Reeg 8 Country specific approval for Wi Fi devices A 8 Certification aea a a a aa aeaa tin ina 9 Product overvieW u ara nana ei ER Ed EEN ii 9 Product COMPONENTS e eeeett eetEkgeECESENAEEN EEN niunia net 11 Apply power to the Logger e een 12 Install the EE 12 Attach an external power supply optional 14 System Startup E 15 Install the Flo Ware FL900 Driver 15 Attach the logger to the computer 15 Attach a sensor or external devices to the Jogger nennen nennen nenn nennen 16 Attach an external mod le en nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ernennen ern 17 Attach a Sample tse ccc para ia i 17 User interf ce 4 222 22er BEI 18 Program a unit equipped with a Modem 0 0 ccccecccc ee ceeeeteeeeeeteneee 18 Set up the wireless account 18 Install a SIM card GPRS O0N1Y nenn 19 Set up a GPRS modem based account 21 Attach an antenna
10. PIN disabled A minimum of 10 MB of data per month SMS optional but required to transmit alarm notifications to an email or mobile number 2 Record the data number for the modem APN number Install the SIM card in the logger Refer to Install a SIM card GPRS only on page 19 4 Use the modem diagnostics in Flo Ware to verify operation refer to the Flo Ware documentation ooo Ge Attach an antenna wireless option Electromagnetic radiation hazard Make sure that the antenna is kept at a minimum distance of 20 cm 7 9 in from all personnel in normal use The antenna cannot be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters An antenna can be attached to the instrument for wireless communication Various antenna options are available Refer to Replacement parts and accessories on page 29 Attach an antenna directly to the logger or attach an antenna cable to the ANTENNA connector Figure 13 Figure 13 Attach Half wave antenna Add the logger to the FSDATA Server Pre requisite Serial number of the logger English 21 Figure 14 Serial number location HACH COMPANY Gaas PO BOX 389 LOVELAND CO MODEL FL904 XX XX NEMAAX 6P SIN YYMMXXXXXXXX pos 15 VOLTS 8 18V 2 5 WATTS MADE Protected by one or more of the following US patents and related patents worldwide 4 459 858 5 421 211 5 506 791 5 544 531 IN USA 5 633 809 5 684 250 5 691 914 5 811 688 6 208 943
11. and active on the host server e Make sure the modem is enabled and the Hach IP address has been correctly entered If the problem persists contact technical support Use the mobile SMS option The FL900 modem can be configured to send or receive SMS messages Refer to the Flo Ware documentation for configuration information During a predefined alarm condition e g battery or high level an SMS message can be sent directly from the logger to an email address or a mobile telephone This message is sent in addition to the alarm messages that are sent from the server A mobile telephone can be used to send an SMS message to the logger Table 3 The logger looks for new SMS messages during each call to the server If the message requires a response from the server the SMS message is forwarded from the logger to the server on the next call Table 3 SMS message commands SMS Command Action CURR or STATUS Receive the current status of the FL900 and any sensors connected to it SVC Receive the current value of the Server Verification Code SVC XXXXXXXX To set the current value of the Server Verification Code using a text message 24 English Modbus communication The Modbus protocol can be used for communication with this instrument Attach an external network device such as a PLC to the RS232 interface on the instrument to read data as it is logged Refer to the Modbus communications section of the Flo Ware sof
12. batteries Explosion hazard Incorrect battery installation can cause the release of explosive gases Be sure that the batteries are of the same approved chemical type and are inserted in the correct orientation Do not mix new and used batteries Fire hazard Battery substitution is not permitted Use only alkaline batteries NOTICE Do not over tighten the cover Tighten until the cover just touches the O ring then tighten one quarter to one half turn maximum from O ring contact Keep the O ring lubricated with silicone grease The instrument can use two or four 6 V batteries for power Use two batteries for short term use or four batteries for long term use for battery life refer to Specifications on page 3 When only two batteries are used put both batteries on the same side of the compartment A A or B B Refer to the illustrated steps that follow Changes in temperature and pressure can cause the battery compartment cover to be difficult to remove by hand If this occurs a tool can be used to remove the cover Figure 5 Figure 5 Battery cover removal 12 English English 13 Attach an external power supply optional Potential explosion hazard The instrument is not approved for use in hazardous locations The instrument can be powered by an external long life battery an SD900 power supply or other source that can supply power in the specified range refer to Specificati
13. d to transmit alarm notifications to an email or mobile number a Give the MEID number to the provider If requested give the carrier model also found on the transmitter label b Record the data number for the modem 3 Use the modem diagnostics in Flo Ware to verify operation refer to the Flo Ware documentation Figure 12 Transmitter Label Example for Carrier Model and MEID number TRANSMITTER CONTAINED WITHIN SPRINT CDMA2000 1xRTT CARRIER MODEL MTSMC C1 IP oca FCC ID AU792U09G17825 IC CERT 1254 0034 m MEID XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Install a SIM card GPRS only pan Potential Instrument Damage Delicate internal electronic components can be damaged by static electricity resulting in degraded performance or eventual failure NOTICE The instrument enclosure can break if the cover screws are over tightened Tighten the cover screws by hand with a maximum torque of 2 0 Nm 20 in Ib Make sure that the gasket is lubricated with grease If the instrument contains a GPRS modem a SIM card from the mobile carrier must be installed Refer to the illustrated steps that follow English 19 20 English Set up a GPRS modem based account Note If requested provide the IMEI and modem carrier model found on the transmitter label on the logger 1 Contact a wireless provider and request an activated SIM card with the following capabilities GPRS data
14. data and update the logger with the new program Set Logger Clock Synchronize to Computer Clock the logger uses the date and time settings of the computer Set Logger Clock the logger uses the date and time settings that are set by the user If the unit has a modem the logger automatically uses the date and time settings of the server The installation is complete The Status light should flash green if the programming was successful 26 English Site installation Multiple hazards Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document Hang from a cable NOTICE Do not use the handles to hang the logger The handles are not designed to hold the weight of the logger The logger can hang from a cable for installation in an area such as a manhole 1 Connect a cable to the eye bolts on the top of the logger Refer to Figure 16 2 Hang the cable from a strong support such as an optional spanner bar Figure 16 Hang the logger from a cable Install on a wall bracket The logger can be attached to a wall pole or ladder Refer to the documents that are supplied with the hardware for installation instructions Maintenance document N Multiple hazards Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the English 27 Biological hazard Obey safety handling protocols and wear all of the personal protective equipment required when ha
15. e device receiving the interference 4 Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the interference 5 Try combinations of the above Wi Fi devices Network and access point security is the responsibility of the customer that uses the wireless instrument The manufacturer will not be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages caused by a breach in network security Country specific approval for Wi Fi devices 7 9 in from all personnel in normal use The antenna cannot be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters Electromagnetic radiation hazard Make sure that the antenna is kept at a minimum distance of 20 cm Products with the wireless option contain a modular RF Wi Fi device and are approved as a modular device under a TCB Grant of Authorization Modem MTSMC C1 GP CDMA United States FCC ID AU792U09G17825 e Canada IC ID 125A 034 Modem MTSMC G2 IP GSM United States FCC AU792U09D24824 Canada IC ID 125A 0033 Country IS031662 letter code Country 15031662 letter code Austria AT Poland PL Belgium BA Portugal PT Denmark DK Spain ES Finland FI Sweden SE France FR United Kingdom GB Germany DE Iceland IS Greece GR Norway NO Hungary HU Switzerland CH Ireland IE Turkey TR Italy IT Netherlands NL Mexico MX Regulatory RF device approvals Modem MTSMC C1 GP CDMA
16. e history 2000 sample events maximum in non volatile flash memory Datalog 325 000 data points 1128 days for 3 channels at 15 minute log intervals PC communication Remote communication optional USB RS232 Baud rates 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Wireless modem CDMA2000 1xRTT or GPRS English 3 Specification Details Protocols Modbus RTU Mobile Terminated SMS Mobile Originated SMS Timebase accuracy 0 002 synchronized every 24 hours with server software and modem Supported sensors Flo Dar Flo Dar with SVS Flo Tote Rain Gauge Ultrasonic Submerged Area Velocity Sigma 9501 Sampler interface Compatible with Sigma 900 Standard Sigma 900 Max and Hach SD900 to support set point sampling flow pacing and sample history logging Certifications Logger CE Optional AC power supply UL CSA standards cETLus CE Modems FCC NB IC others may be available contact the manufacturer for more information Warranty 1 year 1 This device attaches through an external module Refer to External devices on page 30 Table 1 Primary devices supported Primary devices Type Details Weir V notch 22 5 120 notch Contracted rectangular Non contracted rectangular Cipolletti Compound V notch 22 5 120 notch 0 61 cm 0 24 in notch height contracted and non contracted ThelMar 6 8 10 12 and 15 in
17. e than 0 in height of the channel 0 1 0 slope 0 0010 0 75 roughness coefficient Trapezoidal More than 0 in bottom width more than 0 in height of the trapezoidal part of the channel more than 0 in top width 0 1 0 slope 0 0010 0 75 roughness coefficient U shape More than 0 in diameter more than diameter 2 in channel height 0 1 0 slope 0 0010 0 75 roughness coefficient Area velocity Circular Rectangular Trapezoidal U shape Level area table 60 point table Tables Head flow 60 point table General information In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation Revised editions are found on the manufacturer s website English 5 Safety information NOTICE The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including without limitation direct incidental and consequential damages and disclaims such damages to the full extent permitted under applicable law The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction Please read this entire manual before unpacking s
18. etting up or operating this equipment Pay attention to all danger and caution statements Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual Use of hazard information ADANGER Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which if not avoided may cause damage to the instrument Information that requires special emphasis Precautionary labels Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a precautionary statement This is the safety alert symbol Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid potential injury If on the instrument refer to the instruction manual for operation or safety information This symbol indicates that a risk of electrical shock and or electrocution exists This symbol indicates the presence of devices sensitive to
19. hat it is compatible with Windows Press the Continue anyway button to finish the installation Pre requisite Before the FL900 logger is attached to a computer make sure that Flo Ware is installed on the computer The FL900 Series Driver must be installed on the PC to communicate with the logger To find driver updates refer to the Flo Ware installation section 1 Find the link for the FL900 Series Driver on the Flo Ware CD or from the website http www hachflow com p_soft_floware_down htmi 2 Click on the link and run the application The install wizard starts 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the driver Use the recommended settings Attach the logger to the computer Pre requisite Make sure that the FL900 driver is installed on the computer Connect only one logger to the computer 1 Attach the logger to the computer Figure 8 2 When a USB cable is attached for the first time the Found New Hardware wizard opens Run the new hardware wizard to install the USB driver for the logger When finished the message Your new hardware is installed and ready to use is shown In the event the wizard does not run or the install fails contact Hach Flow Tech Support to assist with trouble shooting your specific operating system English 15 Figure 8 Attach the logger to a computer Attach a sensor or external devices to the logger Pre requisite Make sure that the connection status is offline Sensor
20. he logger can attach to a Sigma 900 Standard Sigma 900 Max or Hach SD900 sampler for flow paced and set point sampling The sampler also supplies power to the logger and to attached English 17 sensors Connect the auxiliary cable to the AUX port on the logger and to the auxiliary port on the sampler To make a sampler program refer to the documentation that is supplied with the sampler User interface The indicators on the user interface show the status of the instrument and the modem Refer to Figure 11 and Table 2 Figure 11 User interface O 1 Instrument without modem 2 Instrument with modem Table 2 LED status indicators Indicator LED color Description Green Flashes every 3 seconds during normal operation Flashes every STATUS V17 O 15 seconds during sleep mode Red Flashes when an attached sensor does not agree with the logger program an expected sensor is not found or the sensor operation has failed O Green Stays green during a call to the server MODEM W Red Flashes red if the call to the server failed Program a unit equipped with a modem Electromagnetic radiation hazard Make sure that the antenna is kept at a minimum distance of 20 cm 7 9 in from all personnel in normal use The antenna cannot be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters For units without a modem refer to Basic setup on page 25 Set up the
21. ndling an instrument that may have come in contact with biological hazardous materials Wash and decontaminate the instrument with a disinfectant soap solution and rinse with hot water before maintenance or shipping Electromagnetic radiation hazard Make sure that the antenna is kept at a minimum distance of 20 cm 7 9 in from all personnel in normal use The antenna cannot be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters Clean the instrument Clean the exterior of the instrument with a moist cloth and a mild soap solution and then wipe the instrument dry Replace the batteries Replace the batteries with the same type and rating Refer to Install the batteries on page 12 and Specifications on page 3 Replace the desiccant The desiccant is located in the battery compartment To remove the battery cover refer to Install the batteries on page 12 The desiccant absorbs moisture from the air and prevents corrosion to the instrument components The desiccant beads change color when they become saturated Replace the desiccant when the beads change from a yellow to a green color refer to Figure 17 As a best practice replace the desiccant when the batteries are replaced Figure 17 Desiccant replacement Troubleshooting If problems occur in the system try to find whether the problem is with the sensor the logger or the cable connections e Examine all connections to the sen
22. nnection status shows Direct Connect Online 2 Go to Programming gt Site Information Enter the information for the desired site Select Time Zone 3 Click on Communications Complete the Remote Settings information Option Description CDMA 1xRTT No additional configuration is necessary GPRS Select the network provider and the modem frequency For US locations 850 1900 MHz For outside the US contact the provider for the modem frequency Enter the user name and password if applicable 22 English Option Description Primary Call Interval The frequency that the logger calls the server not to exceed the logging interval Secondary call interval The frequency that the logger calls the server during an alarm condition Server Verification Code The account number that allows a connection to the server 4 Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings A message window is shown Option Description Warning all data All data that is stored in the logger is erased when a program is written to the logger will be lost To save the data select No and download the data to a safe location Select Yes to Continue erase all data and update the logger with the new program Set Logger Clock Synchronize to Computer Clock the logger uses the date and time settings of the computer Set Logger Clock the logger uses the date and time settings that are set by the user If the unit has a modem the logger automatically uses the date and time
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24. ons on page 3 and Replacement parts and accessories on page 29 If the logger has both external power and internal batteries the internal batteries are used as an auxiliary power supply When the external power falls below approximately 9 V the internal batteries supply power until the voltage from the external source is above 9 V 1 Install the external power source in a safe location near the logger Be sure to obey all safety precautions for the power supply 2 Attach the cable from the power source to the AUX connector on the logger Figure 6 3 Apply power to the power source if applicable Figure 6 External power options 1 2 conductor power cable Figure 7 3 SD900 power supply 2 Power adapter cable 4 Long life battery 14 English Figure 7 2 conductor power cable wiring oC Sa 3 OO 1 Power 16 AWG red 2 Common 16 AWG black System startup Install the Flo Ware FL900 Driver Note During driver installation this message will appear The following device has not passed the Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows Continuing your installation of this software may impair the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Hach engineers have fully tested this product and determined t
25. or enclosure that has or has the immediate potential for one or more of the following conditions e An atmosphere with an oxygen concentration that is less than 19 5 or more than 23 5 and or a hydrogen sulfide H2S concentration that is more than 10 ppm An atmosphere that can be flammable or explosive due to gases vapors mists dusts or fibers e Toxic materials which upon contact or inhalation can cause injury impairment of health or death Confined spaces are not designed for human occupancy Confined spaces have a restricted entry and contain known or potential hazards Examples of confined spaces include manholes stacks pipes vats switch vaults and other similar locations Standard safety procedures must always be obeyed before entry into confined spaces and or locations where hazardous gases vapors mists dusts or fibers can be present Before entry into a confined space find and read all procedures that are related to confined space entry Certification Canadian Radio Interference Causing Equipment Regulation IECS 003 Class A Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de classe A r pond a toutes les exigences de la r glementation canadienne sur les equipements provoquant des interferences FCC Part 15 Class A Limits Supporting test records reside with the man
26. rm water runoff monitoring Data is collected from attached sensors and logged for future retrieval The sensors can be added or changed in the field Depending on the model up to four sensors can be connected The data can be retrieved directly through a USB or RS232 cable or remotely through a wireless network with Flo Ware desktop software and FSDATA server software Refer to Figure 1 The FL900 Series loggers can also connect to an external power source rain gauge or be used to pace a Sigma sampler The wireless option and the number of available connectors varies with the model of the logger Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 English 9 Figure 1 System overview with wireless option 1 Sensor all models 3 Computer USB or RS232 cable all models 2 Sensor FL902 FL904 only 4 Auxiliary external power or sampler all but FL900 10 English Figure 3 Connectors side 2 1 Sensor FL904 only 2 Sensor FL904 only 3 Antenna option all but FL900 4 Rain gauge all but FL900 Product components Make sure that all components have been received Refer to Figure 4 If any items are missing or damaged contact the manufacturer or a sales representative immediately Figure 4 FL900 series logger components 1 Logger 3 D ring with threaded lock 2 Cable suspension 4 Batteries 6 V alkaline 4x English 11 Apply power to the Logger Install the
27. sage window is shown Option Description Warning all data All data that is stored in the logger is erased when a program is written to the logger will be lost To save the data select No and download the data to a safe location Select Yes to Continue erase all data and update the logger with the new program Set Logger Clock Synchronize to Computer Clock the logger uses the date and time settings of the computer Set Logger Clock the logger uses the date and time settings that are set by the user If the unit has a modem the logger automatically uses the date time settings of the server Calibrate the sensor with the Cal Wizard Pre requisite The logger must be connected to the computer and must be online for calibration The sensor can be configured and calibrated with the calibration wizard To calibrate the sensor manually refer to the sensor manuals or Flo Ware manual Click the Programming tab Click on Sensor Port 1 sensor name Click on the CAL WIZARD button The Calibration Wizard window opens Select the options on each screen When the Calibration Complete screen is shown click FINISH 5 Click WRITE TO LOGGER to save the settings A message window is shown pin gt Option Description Warning all data All data that is stored in the logger is erased when a program is written to the logger will be lost To save the data select No and download the data to a safe location Select Yes to Continue erase all
28. settings of the server A pop up screen will show success or failure 5 Go to Data Log Setup tab Select data log channels and logging intervals 6 Click Write to Logger to save Verify the telemetry wireless option The user can manually send a call to the server to make sure that the network communication is good 1 Temporarily attach the antenna to the logger to test the antenna and the cell coverage at the site location before installation 2 Touch the magnet to the call initiation target Figure 15 The modem LED indicator changes to green 3 Look at the modem LED indicator during the call 45 to 90 seconds and wait for a change LED goes off the call to the server was successful LED flashes red the call to the server failed Note If the connection failed refer to Troubleshooting on page 28 for more information English 23 Figure 15 Call the server CALL O 1 Call initiation target Verify the telemetry with Flo Ware 1 In Flo Ware gt FL900 Driver select Diagnostics gt Modem 2 Make sure the registration status is either home or roaming If blank or identify is shown the connection has failed 3 Adjust the antenna for optimum signal strength and quality 4 Click Call Server to make a call to the network A pop up screen will indicate success or failure Troubleshooting telemetry e Make sure the SVC is correct e Make sure the serial number is registered
29. sors Make sure all connections are tight e Remove and examine the sensor connectors for moisture Clean and dry if necessary e Examine the sensors for debris and remove the debris e Examine the Event Log for problem events 28 English Communication failure If a call was sent to the server but the connection failed complete the following tasks Disconnect and apply power to the instrument Adjust the antenna to increase the signal strength Log on to the server and make sure that the serial number was entered correctly and that the SVC used for configuration was recorded correctly e Make sure that the communication settings were entered correctly in the FL900 driver window e Connect the logger to the computer and open a communications session In the FL900 driver window click on the Diagnostics tab and then the Modem menu The Registration Status should be Home e If there is no resolution call technical support Replacement parts and accessories Note Product and Article numbers may vary for some selling regions Contact the appropriate distributor or refer to the company website for contact information Replacement parts Description Item no Battery compartment cover 8524400 Desiccant cap assembly battery compartment desiccant 8754900 Desiccant tube assembly battery compartment desiccant 8535200 Desiccant replacement beads 1 5 can bulk 8755500 Eyebolts 1 4 20 x 2 5 in stainle
30. ss steel 8535500 Gasket top cover 8533300 Logger handle 8524200 Lubricant silicone 0 25 oz 000298HY Magnet assembly 8537800 O ring for battery cover 8533400 Cables Description Item no Cable external power 2 wire 9 ft 8528700 Cable external power 2 wire 25 ft 8528701 Cable communication RS232 8528200 Cable communication USB 8528300 Cable connect to sampler 9 ft 8528400 Cable connect to sampler 25 ft 8528401 English 29 Power Description Item no Battery 6 V lantern 11013M Battery long life alkaline 8542900 Long life alkaline battery pack top cap adapter and cable 8543000 Cable power supply adapter 3 pin to 7 pin 8528600 Power Supply 110 120 VAC US plug requires 8528600 adapter cable 8754500US Power Supply 110 120 VAC Australia plug requires 8528600 adapter cable 8754500AU Power Supply 110 120 VAC EU plug requires 8528600 adapter cable 8754500E U Power Supply 110 120 VAC Italy plug requires 8528600 adapter cable 8754500IL Power Supply 110 120 VAC UK plug requires 8528600 adapter cable 8754500UK Mounting hardware Description Item no Manhole Support Bracket Spanner 18 28 in 9542 Manhole Support Bracket Spanner 28 48 in 9557 Manhole Support Bracket 18 27 in 5713000 Suspension Cable 16 in 8544300 Suspension Cable 30 in and D ring standard 4920 Wall mount Bracket with ladder hanger 8544500 Wall mount Bracket without ladder hanger 8542700 Antennas
31. tware documentation for more information Note Historical data cannot be read with Modbus communication Basic setup The information in this manual can be used to make a simple program for the logger and to calibrate the sensors Refer to the Flo Ware documentation for advanced options Complete the sections in the order that they are shown Make a basic logger program A basic program must be written to the logger to specify the channels to be logged 1 Open a communication session with the logger a Open Flo Ware b In the Options panel select FL900 Series gt Communications The FL900 series driver window opens Isl c Click the CONNECT button The Communications window opens d Select the port on the computer where the logger is attached serial or USB and click OK Note If the sensor mismatch message is shown select Create new program based on sensors connected e Make sure that the connection status shows Direct Connect Online 2 Complete the information in the Site Information menu Option Description Site Identification Enter a unique name for the site Time Zone Select the correct time zone for the site 3 Click on the Datalog Setup menu 4 Select the channels to be logged in the Select Datalog Channels section a Expand the tree for the Logger channel group The Power Supply channel is always shown in this group Logging the power supply will provide values for the battery level An alarm could be
32. ufacturer The device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 The equipment may not cause harmful interference 2 The equipment must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressiy approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense The following techniques can be used to reduce interference problems English 7 1 Disconnect the equipment from its power source to verify that it is or is not the source of the interference 2 Ifthe equipment is connected to the same outlet as the device experiencing interference connect the equipment to a different outlet 3 Move the equipment away from th
33. ure Storage temperature 18 to 60 C 0 to 140 F at 95 RH 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Power requirements 8 to 18 VDC from batteries or external power source 2 5 W max Battery life Installation category Varies with sensor type logging intervals telemetry and environment For a 15 minute logging interval with no modem four 6 V lantern batteries at room temperature Flo tote 3 sensor 306 days Area Velocity sensor with AV9000 Analyzer 296 days Flo Dar sensor 185 days Ultrasonic sensor 456 days Note For longer deployments use with Long Life Battery PN 8542900 I Protection class Pollution degree 1 Sensor ports 1 2 or 4 ports Primary devices Contains algorithms to support the primary devices that are shown in Table 1 Connectors Stainless steel connectors Datalog channels 16 maximum Alarms Alarm actions Maximum of 16 channel alarms with high high high low low low options System alarms include low battery low RTC battery low slate memory slate memory full sensor time out sensor ID Start the sampler change the log interval change the call interval send an e mail or a text message SMS from logger or server Logging intervals 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 12 15 20 30 or 60 minutes Primary and secondary intervals for dynamic logging Data storage Event log 1000 events maximum in non volatile flash memory Sampl
34. wireless account Note Adequate cellular coverage from the selected carrier must be verified for each site before a logger with a cellular modem is purchased Network and access point security is the sole responsibility of the customer using the wireless instrument The manufacturer will not be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages caused by a breach in network security When the logger has a modem data can be sent from the logger to the internet for remote access The user must first open an account with a mobile wireless provider The instrument is then 18 English registered to the data hosting server FSDATA and the applicable communication settings are programmed into the logger with Flo Ware If the modem was activated at the factory go to Add the logger to the FSDATA Server on page 21 Pre requisite Make sure that the logger logger test certificate and antenna are nearby Mobile wireless providers use CDMA or GPRS technology for data transmission Note For optimal troubleshooting install the Flo Ware driver add the logger to the FSDATA server and verify telemetry before visiting the deployment site 1 Gather your account information a Find the MEID number from the label b Find the modem carrier model from the label 2 Contact a wireless provider to start service on the modem Request a data plan with a minimum 10 MB of data per month and SMS SMS is optional but require
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