EE-400 User Manual
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1. 6 SCO 5 mic nee ee 2 Reset Total events issues 12 Resistive level sensor iii 6 Resistive Level sensor 22 SD CO 14 SLE MEME 9 SensorMaid ie 17 SAR 19 SEIVICBS 2 Shutdown device 14 Software update 13 Table of content 4 Reale ee 13 N uss t E 14 Temperature RP 11 Re ae 11 DS Onde 19 Total Events 10 Turn on the SCO counter 10 BITE AE A 12 18 Bi sa 11 15 OY A 5 Rcx 6 NY OS POTENT 13 VOOR a md 17 SA 3 VAIO sea 6 NS a 3 Maid Labs echnologies EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 252. PRO ES 14 LOCKING THE SCREEN E ER 14 SHUTDOWN DEVICE ane oem eee ne nn 14 INFO 3 15 USB 4 o 9A 15 MONTRO PE PORT PP 15 COPY DS ERN A RENT 16 T 17 RE aed EE E OEA 17 MAIDDEVICES CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE cccccccccccccccccscscccccsccccccccccccccccscecsceccccccccccccccccccececscececcccccccccccccccecececscececes 17 ACCESSORIE o E E dad 21 STAINLESS STEEL BRACKET FOR MAID LABS DEVICES 90 ANGLE 9 21 STAINLESS STEEL BRACKET FOR MAID LABS DEVICES 45 ANGLE 0 45 21 INSTALLING 45 AND 90 DEGREES ANGLE BRACKE Urnsoscssncatanscuedaamedmadmeedarnoteniamaelbeheinediam duiodsiansielnudodeaiebiiedauuabnendenanesemedaanedaamucatumesoueaanmons 22 RESISTIVE 22 CHECK VAIVE SENSOR
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4. 23 INDEX a 24 Contacts MAID Labs inc 944 Andr Lin Granby Quebec Canada J2J 1N2 T 450 375 2144 Web site www maidlabs com Email info maidlabs com Product Application Unless otherwise specified this manual contains the information required to install properly operate and maintain the EE 400 device and its accessories Product Description The EE 400 is an event encoder that can run on batteries for several months Each digital recording is time stamped The unit can store several million enteries over a period of several years The download is via a USB key that can be used to change the device settings or to update its internal software The backlit display lets you view each current event as well as stored events EE 400 Maid Labs Inc 5 Options Accessories Power supply 120V 12 VDC 2A MLPS2 Resistive Level sensor MLSNR Check Valve Open sensor MLDOC Use and Maintenance Environmental Conditions It is the user s responsibility to ensure that this product is not exposed to an environment for which it is not designed These conditions may include a range of extreme operating temperatures extreme humidity vibration or abnormal shock extended submersion or potentially explosive atmospheres Cleaning If the sensor measurements are not what they should be this can be caused by fouling of the sensors Periodic
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6. To 07 45 18 12 22 22 14 23 25 15 35 13 14 31 35 15 00 26 09 12 16 09 41 14 11 15 25 10 25 51 10 15 15 09 32 05 09 32 15 14 21 44 Internal software Duration 00 00 15 02 00 59 01 20 00 00 33 12 00 00 21 00 00 03 00 00 05 00 00 10 01 14 09 00 00 02 00 00 15 00 00 06 00 00 05 00 00 29 Maid Labs Inc For the current month the dates following the creation of the monthly report are not posted This and the file creation date are two ways of knowing when the monthly report was made Each event detail is shown starting from line 36 of the report when Excel is opened Please insert Lhe usb drive BACK 17 MerMaid Data This data is added to the subfolder named MLDATA This contains the monthly files of the device serial MM YY mldata visible to the MerMaid software only Files already present on the key will not be copied except the file for the current month Raw data Raw data is stored in a simple format within a text file For each selection the entire file may be copied the last week or the last month All 113113 The recorded data are in Universal Time UTC Date amp Time setup section Spe hata see p 11 explains how to see the difference with the local time GMT BACK ENTER All in the menu allows to copy the digital data battery voltage temperature of the instrument and the analog input on the USB By selecting Digital the Digital t
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8. EE 400 O Maid Labs Inc p 18 The Configurator allows Create a new file Open an existing file if the configuration of the device has already been performed or Create from an existing file which allows you to enter the parameters of a device already created By default the Configurator starts the process of creating a new file when the button is selected Intemational United States g MaidDevices Configurator Welcome This wizard allows to create the configuration file for the EE 400 Pressure Maid LevelMaid OverHow Meter SensorMaid and Volucalc Lo ED _ Create a new file Open an existing file Create from an existing file EUR Options For a first configuration you may select the Length Area Volume Options link on the bottom left corner of the Meters m Squared meters m Feet ft Squared feet ft e Inches in E Centimeters cm e LI window Two menus are available General US gallons US gal imp gallons UK gal and Units By default it will open on the Cubic meters m Units menu If you select United States E the standard units seen in the USA will Rain Temperature Flow immediatly appear However it is possible to Millimeters mm Celsius degrees e Inches in Fahrenheit degrees F Millions of gallons day MGD button when the units selection is complet
9. Naid Labs Technologies User Manual Event Encoder Maid Labs Inc Last Revision February 2013 Registration Thank you for purchasing the EE 400 Please complete and return the registration form The internal software for the products manufactured by Maid Labs Technologies can be updated easily By registering this software you will be able to enjoy the majority of upgrades we will make over the years in firmware provided that your hardware is compatible To access the updates you must provide the following information make a photocopy of this page fill the form below and then return it to us via mail or fax or simply fill out the registration section on our website www maidlabs com Our services and guarantees are only available for registered products If you have several please register them all Name Email Organization Address City Province State Postal Code Name of Product Serial Number Date of purchase EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 2 Warranty Municipal And Industrial Data Labs inc hereinafter called MAID Labs states the following express warranty for any new Maid Labs product sold by an authorized Maid Labs representative MAID Labs guarantees that this product is free under normal use and maintenance of all manufacturing defects and is subject to the following terms and conditions 1 To obtain warranty service a The product registration was made within 7 Seve
10. 10 and 30 seconds while those for the Time before screen close function are 10 30 60 or 300 seconds Creating a lock screen password is also possible at this point in the software Just create a code of 5 numbers between 1 and 4 as explained in the Lock screen password setup section p 13 Choose a destination folder and press to complete the configuration of the device For the unit to read the configuration file the mlcfg must be in the root directory of the USB key and the file name should not change EE 400 Maid Labs Inc Accessories Stainless steel bracket for Maid Labs Devices 90 angle MLSUP90 The stainless steel bracket with a 90 degree angle is ideal for installation in manhole where a vertical view is desired Holes on the sides of the mounting plate are used to attach the probe without straining the sealed thread clamp If it becomes necessary to remove the instrument from its base simply remove the bolts not screwed then slide the instrument a few inches Stainless steel bracket for Maid Labs Devices 45 angle MLSUP45 Sometimes it is not possible to place the instrument at eye level The stainless steel bracket with a 45 degree angle is best used when the position of the instrument is too low to permit easy reading Holes on the sides of the mounting plate are used to attach the probe without straining the sealed thread clamp If it becomes necessary to remove the instrume
11. cleaning is recommended It is important to follow the sensors manufacturer s recommendations Electrical Conditions Each Maid Labs product is designed to operate correctly in a specific range of electrical conditions The product label identifies the main parameters of connection All entries are designed to resist reverse polarity as well as higher voltage to a certain extent It is the user s responsibility to ensure that all electrical connections are made to the products in accordance with the recommendations of MAID Labs and the local electrical code The user should read this manual before connecting the device Power and Batteries This product can work with internal alkaline batteries size C and a 12 to 24 VDC power supply The version of EE 400 with touch buttons and the blue screen serial number 120XXX where XXX represents the serial numbers use standard non rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries are required with an external power supply for the EE 400 with a capacitive keyboard not touch and black LCD screen with serial number beginning with 111XXX where XXX represents the serial numbers DO NOT INSTALL NON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES INTO A DEVICE THAT CHARGES BATTERIES AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT All types of batteries may leak and this could cause damage not covered by warranty The serial number label indicates if external power or rechargeable batteries are required Operating time on batteries The instrument wi
12. instrument The compressed file Config zip will be copied in the main directory of the USB A double click should decompress it Clicking Config exe runs the application The configuration software explanation of the MaidDevices Configurator is on page 17Erreur Signet non defini Reset Total events This function resets the total events contained in the main screen After Are you sure you want reset Total events count to B selecting this function press YES Bko confirm deletion of data from the main screen or CANCEL 1 to return to the previous screen To reset all the total CHMCEL EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 12 events of the instrument go to the Factory Reset operation located on page 13Erreur Signet non d fini Software update MAID Labs is constantly improving its products especially its instruments internal software whether because improvements are suggested or bugs have been found despite all the tests that have been performed on the instrument The latest version of firmware can be obtained from the website www maidiabs com for devices that have been registered Make sure of the reliability of the power source before beginning the start up of the instrument If it runs on batteries and that have a capacity of less than 60 replace them with new batteries before the start up If the unit is operating on external power there should be no power interruption during the update To reduce this risk make
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14. arrow EHE 3 and ENTER to display the product information 128612 Hardware Wersion 6 Software Version J6 Compil Date 14 2812 Locking screen EAEI From the main menu you can allow restricted access to the device By default if no lock screen password has been set simply press 1234 to have full access to the menus If the lock screen password has been configured see Lock screen password setup p 13 you just enter this password with the device keys The unit automatically locks the screen after 30 seconds or as defined by the user Shutdown device This procedure is recommended when maintenance is done on the device for example battery change This avoids the possibility of recent data loss that would have not yet been stored in the device This function causes a complete shutdown of the unit To return to normal operation simply remove the power supply including batteries and reconnect after a few seconds EE 400 O Maid Labs Inc p 14 EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 15 INFO 3 From the main screen press on key INFO 3 The current month is Show Month automatically preselected Press 2 or YEAR to select the 2012 month year to change and then 2 and 3 to vary among months and years for which data are recorded and press EHTEF 4 BACK YEAR ENTER The next window shows for the desired month the amount and duration o
15. or date entered is turned back When this happens data will be lost after the change In this case the following message will appear Data be lost Continue Editing GMT does not cause data loss Units In the EE 400 only the temperature unit can be selected between Fahrenheit F or Celsius Tenrerature Display Besides the use of the USB key the backlight of the screen is the largest energy consumer of the instrument Screen off 3H sec For maximum battery operation press the ENTER 4 button to select the BACK ENTER BACK ENTER brightness setting then 2 or 3 to vary from 0 off to 100 20 increments and again 4 to accept choice It is possible to close the backlight brightness off and the screen display off after a number of seconds specified by the user Press the ENTER 4 key to accept the selection 2 or B to change it then again to accept the choice Download Settings To read the file created by MaidDevices Configurator select Fead cont Download settings Read conf file file and ENTER 4 Follow the instructions on the screen Or software Parameters can also be configured from the MaidDevices Configurator software This software can be copied to a USB drive from the instrument EBACE enter Simply select from the setup menu Download settings then Cory software then ENTER You will be asked to insert USB key in the
16. EE 400 Height 2 19 in 5 5 cm Width 3 5 in 8 9 cm Length 6 5 in 16 7 cm Height 2 19 in 5 5 cm Total Events Since JJMMAA Length 6 5 in 16 7 cm Width 3 5 in 8 9 cm Maid Labs Inc p 8 Connections In the latest version of the EE 400 the 12 VDC external power supply batteries the connection with the USB connector and the sensor connector float or otherwise are all on the PCB 6 layers tropicalized The water resistant connector keeps its protective properties when a single cable passes through it To keep the box sealed when using the external 12 VDC remember to add silicone or other similar product Plug the sensor here HOO oo On Ome Ka The digital input is commonly used for installing a digital sensor like a float a check valve open sensor p n or a rain gauge If an external 12 VDC power is used make sure you connect the negative connection to the far right of the connector Plug the optional 12 VDC power supply here The USB connector cable is relatively short and is well maintained Avoid unnecessary force when changing batteries Open the case of EE 400 as you can see it in the following picture Due to limited space do not allow the protective sheath of the sensor cable to enter the housing of the EE 400 If the external 12 VDC is used make sure that the wires of the sensor and the power does not o
17. e UK gallons per minute GPM Milions of UK gallons day Cubic meters per day Pressure Volume efficiency Kilo Pascal kPa Liters per watt hour amp PSI US gallons per watt hour Bar Imp gallons per watt hour een change them if needed Press the Apply US gallons per minute GPM Cubic feet per second cfs Language 2 Default English Fran ais Requires application restart to be effective The General menu helps you choose the desired language The configurator will appear in the language of your computer Default but it is possible to change to French or English at any time Cancel 400 Labs Inc p 19 MaidDevices Configurator HMM Click on the icon of the desired iles device In this case EE400 Enter the serial number of the device This number is on a label underneath the A device and also appears on the lt Device Info screen see 14 If the EE400 LevelMaid Flow Maid PressureMaid serial number is incorrect the instrument will not be able to read the configuration intended for it The configuration file created by SensorMaid 1 Volucalc VS MaidDevices Configurator in the main directory of the USB drive is called EExxxx where xxxx is the serial number of the instrument Serial number 114 018 Options The Device Name will be u
18. e energy consumed by the device The backlight turns on when the keyboard is activated and turns off after a few seconds of inactivity see Display p 12 independently or whether the device is battery powered or AC powered To turn on the screen of a battery operated device lf 12 34 appears at the bottom of the screen with a bare finger press them one at a time in order to unlock the screen If the instrument is asleep press any button for 2 seconds to wake it up The menus The contextual menu The keys of the instrument use a tactile keyboard Do not press more than one key at a time and let 12 seconds between each action except to turn on the screen Usage of the buttons depends on the displayed screen Main screen Total Events shows the number of state changes of the digital input Total Events 8H Since IIMMRHR 2803712 such as the number of events Last JJIMMAR 1 amp 85 l2 Since ODM indicates the date of the first event recorded since the last cumulative reset Last 55 BEBE Batt C Date 16 85 12 Hore Last DOMMYY and Last 55 displays when the last event started and its duration Batt Represents the remaining energy in the batteries assuming that 100 would be for new alkaline batteries providing a combined voltage of 3 volts or more EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 10 If the instrument is a model with an external power 12 VDC supply and rechargeable batteri
19. en deleted using the Technician menu see p 13 Monthly reports are compatible with Excel in CSV format If Excel is installed on the computer the monthly reports will load automatically The filename is composed of an identifier or the name see p 17 or the serial number year and month for which it is created In the example of the monthly report on the next page column width has been adjusted and titles centered If the EE 400 is not installed on the first day of the month N A appears on the lines related to these dates EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 16 2 Date 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 10 8 11 9 12 10 13 11 14 12 15 13 16 14 17 15 18 16 35 Date 36 7 37 8 38 8 39 8 40 9 41 9 42 10 43 10 44 11 45 12 46 13 47 14 48 14 aq 1 23 208 M M Station EE400 2011 02 Site Station EE400 02 2011 Duration N A N A N A N A N A N A 00 00 03 54 00 00 00 00 01 14 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 From 07 45 03 10 21 23 13 03 25 15 02 01 14 31 14 15 00 23 09 12 11 09 41 04 10 01 16 10 25 43 10 15 00 09 31 59 09 32 10 14 71 15 Copy User Manual Maid Labs Technologies EE 400 User Manual EE 400 This will copy the PDF version of the user manual recorded in the internal memory of the instrument to a USB key This may be necessary for major updates of the C Events Quantity N A N A N A N A N A N A e oM N OM b oe
20. es different than the one working only on non rechargeable batteries the battery indicator will change to indicate an external power supply when it is plugged into 120 VAC is the temperature of the device with 3 C precision 23 Haies aoe The date and time displayed should be correct when the instrument is awake If this is not the case press the key 1 to access MENU Configuration Date amp Time zetur and then follow the instructions in this section see p 11 The HEHU 4 button provides access to a menu to configure the instrument or get information on the device device into Lock screen Events Ferort The IMFO button displays on screen Shutdown device Show Month details of recorded events 2812 The USB 4 key allows you to create on Rerorts EREK VERF ENTER the USB drive various files including one oru User Manua Excel compatible file in CSV format 19 Data Raw Data Technician Data containing the monthly report ah IENTER MENU 4j MEHL The 1 key displays four options which includes configuration of the SRE device display information about the hardware and the software of the Lock screen instrument and to display the lock screen function and the shutdown device Shutdown device function ETEF From the main screen press the 4 key to access the menu and then EHTER 4 to reac
21. f events each day of the month To view details of each event of the selected month choose a day by pressing the arrow keys 2 and then press EHTER 4 to display the detailed report The detailed report shows the date and time the event started followed by the period of the event Dur in Hour Minute Second If no day is selected the first event of the month will be displayed as well as the following events In all cases press 2 and 3 to scroll through all the events of the selected month USB 4 To copy event reports user manual data for the MerMaid software raw data USE or technician data on the USB key from the main screen press the USE 4 ERTER User Manua button Mer Maid Data Dats Use a USB key formatted in FAT16 or FAT32 The amount of files on the key Lechnician Data influences the time to copy files It is ideal to reserve a USB key for the m __IENTER downloads of Maid Labs devices Insert a USB key when the following message appears See mam When the transfer is complete a message that you can remove the key will the usb drive be displayed BACK Monthly report The monthly events report will be on the USB in the subdirectory Monthly Reports found under the directory with the name given to the instrument or its serial number in the root directory See Device name on page 17 A file is created for each month of operation of the instrument unless all data have be
22. h the configuration menu This allows you to change all the items listed below Browse the menu with keys 2 and 3 then press EHTER 4 to take action Once the action is completed press 4 Setur Settings to return to the Set uF menu The list of submenus is longer than what is keset Total Events Firmware Ur9rade displayed on the screen Language Torn You can use the MaidDevices Configurator software supplied with the instrument for configuration It facilitates and speeds up the configuration BACK 4 ENTER see MaidDevices Configuration Software p 17Erreur Signet non d fini Date amp Time setup This menu displays the time date and the difference with Universal Time Date amp Time setur UTC also known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT Time 89 45 54 Date 164 646 2612 Time Zone GMT d 66 BACK ENTER EE 400 Maid Labs Inc For time or date modification select the desired field with the arrows 2 or 3 then press the ENTER 4 key cursor appears under the first number that can be changed Keys 2 and 3 changes the value and or HEXT 4 to move to the next variable The data are recorded in Greenwich Mean Time GMT and then adjusted to local time when displaying creating files and reports This prevents data loss caused by changes in daylight savings time to standard time and vice versa Date or time changes can cause data loss when the time
23. ive under applied conditions necessary repairs will be performed at no additional cost for parts and labor when Maid Labs recognizes that such defects are caused by materials or manufacturing This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty given by Maid Labs for Maid Labs products No representative or service maintenance employee is authorized to extend this warranty on behalf of Maid Labs Since each installation may incorporate malfunctions preventing Maid Labs from ensuring the smooth operation of its devices in all circumstances Maid Labs will not refund nor exchange the instruments that were caused by connections to any problematic installation The warranty period is one year on parts and labor from the date of purchase LIMITATION OF DAMAGES To the extent permitted by applicable law under no circumstances is MAID Labs or its affiliates liable to you to a user or a third party for any indirect special consequential or punitive damages of any kind whether in contract or civil including but not limited to personal injury loss of revenue loss of goodwill loss of business opportunities loss of data whatever may have been the predictability of such damages And in no case may the total responsibility of Maid Labs or its affiliates exceed the equipment purchase price received from you from a user or from a third party regardless of the laws by which the cause of action was brought The foregoing does not affect y
24. ll work several days on batteries allowing the user to download its data and calibrate the instrument Each time the device is activated by the user whether to access the menus transfer the data to the USB or update the internal software of the instrument the energy required can reach up to 400 times the normal energy consumption These actions quickly deplete the life of the batteries Installation The EE 400 is not waterproof Avoid placing it in locations where liquids could fall on it or condensation could occur Damage caused by water or excessive humidity voids the warranty EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 6 A desiccant bag is placed inside the instrument in order to minimize or delay damage related to humidity which may affect all electronic products When you open the case to change the batteries be sure to replace the desiccant bag If you think it is inefficient you can order additional ones from MAID Labs The instrument must be placed in a location where there is no risk of being hit or dropped Dimensions 8 89 cm 3 5 in 6 cm 2 36 in 16 68 cm 6 57 in 14 24 cm 5 68 in 400 Maid Labs Inc p 7 When installating the instrument provide enough space at the right of the device for the insertion of the USB key If a pressure sensor with pressure regulator is connected to the analog input avoid bending the probe cable If this happens provide more space to the left of the instrument
25. n days from the date of purchase b The registration form must be completed c The product must be shipped to Maid Labs or to an approved maintenance and repair service center for maintenance shipping is at customer s expense Limitations This warranty does not apply to Repair or replacement of all cabinets batteries connecting wires antennas and accessories Any defect or repair as a result of abuse neglect inadequate care and or misuse Any defect or repair due to failure to follow the recommendations in the user manual Any modification adjustment or repair to Maid Labs products by any other company other than Maid Labs authorized maintenance and repair centers All Maid Labs products whose serial number has been damaged altered or removed The maintenance cleaning or periodic verifications All Maid Labs products that are not the property of the original owner Products purchased from a bankrupt insolvent or non approved representative Any damages caused by fire flood lightning power surges or other events beyond the control of Maid Labs acts of God j The warranty does not cover the elimination of static or electrical interference adjustments or costs of labor associated with removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair k The warranty does not cover damage caused by high humidity water or leaking batteries a b J Q gt 7 If a Maid Labs product is defect
26. nt from its base simply remove the bolts not screwed then slide the instrument a few inches EE 400 O Maid Labs Inc p 22 Installing 45 and 90 degrees angle bracket Since the instrument can be positioned to face toward the back or front of the bracket the holes for inserting the bolts to lock up the instrument have not been drilled It s up to you to do so before installing the bracket Two stainless steel bolts 1 4 are included Choose a location easily accessible and secure the bracket through the two holes provided They are 7 inches apart and have a diameter of 0 25 inch The sensor cable should be attached to the side of the bracket in order to limit the force exerted on the sealed thread clamp The remaining length of cable between the waterproof connector and cable clamp helps removal of the instrument from it position when changing batteries or other handling Resistive Level sensor MLSNR The EE 400 is able to detect a change in resistance as small as that produced between two electrodes placed in clean water which IS a poor conductor It is therefore evident that detection will always work in water found in lift stations and manholes The Resistive Level sensor from Maid Labs was designed to be easily installed and maintained Its transparent extremely resistant polycarbonate tube allows the verification of the products seal and the detection of corrosion Large corrosive resistant stainless steel electr
27. odes can be used in very toxic enviroments Good size electrodes are of stainless steel with good resistance to corrosion that can be caused by very toxic environment where they can be used A desiccant bag Is inserted into the tube to reduce moisture Depending on the end use the probe can be installed vertically or horizontally The support can be placed anywhere along the length of the tube EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 23 Check Valve Open sensor The submersible check valve open sensor allows transmission of a dry contact to an event recorder such as the EE 400 Easy to install the mercury free system generates a contact change of state with only two degrees of tilt EE 400 Operation 40 to 99 C and submersible Capacity 100 000 000 state changes A tilt change of 2 degrees is sufficient for a state change Dry contact type C of 1 0A Max Maximum voltage 6 24 Contact resistance 3 Ohms Max at 10 tilt Standard submersible cable of 7 6 meters 25 feet longer on demand Can withstand a drop of 2 meters Dimensions diameter of 3 6 x 1 5 of height Weight without cable 0 3 Ib 1 year warranty O Maid Labs Inc p 24 Index 45 degree 21 PCC SS lt a 21 6 ANO ee 14 AEE 1
28. our territory s statutory rights At Maid Labs Technologies we have made every effort to write a user manual that is easy to use and understand However it is possible that errors may occur in spite of our efforts or that recent hardware or software upgrades might not be in this manual We strongly suggest verifying if a new version of the manual and firmware are available on our website www maidlabs com EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 3 Table of content REGISTRE TION ee a 2 WARRANTY RS ER 3 TABLE OF CONTENT uude Gural uet encens Cual uve ovid onde onde Cura nuits 4 CONTACT Sa en ne cae te EON 5 PRODUCT APPEL ANON nantes annee E ben 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION dune EUM 5 OPTIONS J ACCESSORIES a 6 USE AND MAINTENANCE ane ae ne ta a ronde ct PITE do Ronde 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ccccccccccccccsccccsccaceccacecencecencecsacecencecencecencecencecencecencecencecencecenceceesecenceeencecenseeenceaeeseaesceaeecseecetecsueecs 6 E
29. resets the device to ther factory default settings If this is what you want press in order the keys 3 and 2 The memory will be empty after execution This is equivalent to formating the drive of a computer If es Press 3 then 2 CAMCELI EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 13 Erase Files This feature allows you to select the file to delete from MicroSD card Delete File Assert is a file for tracking bugs if necessary Digital TempBatt and Analog files are explained in the Raw Data section see p 17 When the file for delete is selected press ENTER 4 to access the next ENTER screen then 2 to confirm SD Card Info This function verifies the amount of memory contained in the internal memory SL card Info and the available space drive space With 2 GB of memory it would be very surprising to run out of memory during the life of the instrument which is more than 10 years Copy Manual From USB This feature allows you to update the PDF user manual recorded in the Please internal memory of the instrument which could be necessary when major the usb drive updates of the firmware occur BACK Copy App From USB This feature allows you to update the application MaidDevices Configurator in the internal memory of the instrument which is necessary when major updates of the firmware occur Device Info From the main screen press the MEHL 4 key to access the menu the
30. sed to MaidDevices Configurator identify data files copied to the USB drive This is necessary when a key is PL used for multiple devices Identification Language is the one for the operation Device Name 120012 Serial number EE 120012 and the device display French or Hog English Language Time zone LT F nal The Time zone is automatically a LIC OS DE ER E st Connda adjusted to that of the computer that is din running MaidDevices Configurator AC adapter The Power Source section allows to 3 a select the type of device power AC adapter or external battery Options EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 20 MaidDevices Configurator Display options Display setup and backlight options Display Brightness Battery operation Time before backlight close Time before screen close Password Protect device with a password MaidDevices Configurator Select folder where configuration file should be stored Summary Name 120012 Serial number EE120012 File name EE120012 mictg Destination folder C Users Val rie Documents Maid Labs Device configurations Press next to create the file in the selected folder Options Back The Display backlight can be adjusted between 0 and 100 of brightness in increments of 20 The default value is 20 To maximize the operating time on the battery the Time before backlight close function can be selected where the choices are
31. sure that rechargeable batteries have a minimum capacity of 6096 This can be checked on the main display by disconnecting the instrument from the external source Never use alkaline batteries in an instrument made to work with rechargeable batteries They could cause damage to the instrument and people After selecting Software Update insert a USB key that contains the file EE400 hex in the root directory As soon as this file is detected the program begins The software is first copied into the permanent memory inside the instrument then the update itself begins A percentage indicates the progress of each of these steps The instrument reboots when everything is finished Language The instrument can operate in either English or French Press 2 or 3 to select the language and HPPL 4 to accept the displayed language Lock screen password setup The current Password iex By default if no lock screen password has been set simply press 1234 to 1234 have full access to the menus To create a custom lock screen password press EDIT 3 and enter a 5 digit code between 1 and 4 BACK ERASET EDIT Technician The technician menu allows to perform operations and access functions that are normally reserved for an experienced technician Attention in this menu Meister AEs there are functions that could completely erase the memory of the instrument Factory Reset ENTER 0 11 t tod _ x E ps garter eee E This
32. verlap when closing the case The space between the batteries and the bottom of the case has been calculated to allow the height of only one wire Place a folded desiccant bag near the sensor connector before closing the case and make sure the seal is clean before closing the lid Place the desiccant bag folded in half between the batteries and the water resistant connector EE 400 Maid Labs Inc p 9 120VAC 12 VDC external power Use an external power supply MLPS2 120VAC 12VDC 2A only on EE 400 designed to operate with external power see Power and Batteries p 6 Check the polarity of wires before connecting it Digital input The digital input is in a dry contact format Meaning that the contact provided by the sensor must be closed or open but without current i e Relay contacts or float switch The instrument generates low voltage in one of the two connection wires while the other is the return When the instrument detects its own power the contact is closed Sensors can be floats opening valve sensors relays or any type of equipment generating a dry contact provided that the input frequency does not exceed 10 cycles per second 10 Hz Instrument start up When the instrument is powered by adequately charged batteries or external power the instrument automatically saves its input state changes or values even if the display is off If the unit runs on batteries only the display power downs to minimize th
33. xt file will be created This is the list of all events recorded in the following digital format 1 wee 2011 02 10 15 57 44 666 1 The last 1 means that the contact is open F1oad 1 Month and as the contact is closed You can see more than one 1 or because the input state is saved when starting the instrument as well as batteries CHhMCELI changed By selecting Batt amp temr TempBatt txt file is created It contains a record of temperatures and batteries capacities stored every 2 seconds in the following format 2011 02 10 14 36 11 26 50 2 86 26 50 represents the temperature as 2 86 represents the battery voltage in volts MaidDevices Configurator Software Read the Download Settings section on page 12 to learn how to copy the configuration software to a USB key MaidDevices Configurator allows the setup of the following instruments e EE 400 Event encoder FlowMaid level monitor and open chanel flowmeter PressureMaid tap water pressure monitor LevelMaid level monitor through Internet e SensorMaid standard datalogger Volucalc volumetric lift station flowmeter amp energy analyzer At any time in the configuration software three actions are permitted lt Back Returns to the previous window without saving the values of the current window Allows you to continue with the configuration to the next window Cancel Closes the MaidDevices configuration software
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