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1. s Open Pipe layout menu Recording Setup The number in Create Pipe Layout brackets shows how many logging Download Pipe layout area sessions are left Hard Drive or can be stored across a 4 Correlate Network ta a File Server Correlation analysis can be undertaken On site with a Lap Top PC ar can be i downloaded from the Correlating Pods ata Save later time Furthermore the collected data ican be re analysed from the files stored an Save After Each Stage the PC s hard drive arfile server with alternative filter settings and correlation processors if required Getting Started Pipe layout toolbar This help bar may be increased in size by dragging its left side ar made full size with ithe maximise button It may be removed from the display with its Close button or via the View Menu option The View menu may also be used to display the bar after it has been removed The initial state ofthe help bar may be 2 canfiqured in the Startup options found an ete Ar a G a the options General page Tools menu wae Options Join Text Comment 3 23 3125 3126 A wizard bar is provided to quide vau The next step is to create a pipe layout Creating a pipe layout is explained in the Pipe Layout section within the Dealing With Data chapter of this manual REMEMBER TO SAVE REGULARLY PAGE 8 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 18 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Locali
2. Iw Monitor USB Parts Prompt when USB device connection changes Synchronization Confirmation Iv Prompt on detailed setup Prompt on quick setup Help Find Available Ports Incorrect Sensor Type soundsens Error If the wrong sensor type is selected you may see an error during communication During download Ehe Following errors occurred Mo Loggers Connected The options are Change the sensor type from the drop down menu Pre Production Sensor Production Sensor The original SoundSens logger Production Sensor II Dark blue plastic logger Production Sensor Ill Otherwise known as SoundSens i SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 56 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation RADCONN TECHNOLOGIES LTD Change Sensor Type MEN Window Help Options Import Export From the Tools menu click Options Alca RIDE rae Export Pipe Layout Edit Pipe Layout Id s Options MEE General Configure the startup appearance and operation of Soundsens Select the ho ft de and t units type Set the pi terials datab th po software mode and measurement units type Set the pipe materials database pa Cancel General Communications ecording Defaults Pipe Layout Correlation Exhaustive Correlation GA rtp e Display Wizard Bar W Display Help Bar Click the Communications tab Reload last workspace v Maximize Aut
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4. bi e e ase Ps IEEE a E Mo Scheduled Recordings ars Z Exhaustive Correlation High Resolution fe x E Pipe Layout ME Mosa IE ESc ESL ES Correlation Average 1 Jan 22 2001 2 30 04AM 2 Jan 22 200 Open 102 60 m 88 6 E a 14 26 m s 1 MATS IN 5 148 80 m g vU CELL EI Recording Setup 284 41828m 301 187 156 pl B 93 50 m a 871 CELL 298 4039m 301 1 86 9 Create Pipe Layout A 708 234 as ngam 298 1 ul a 45 20 m y A AAA AAA Download 292 8 60 m 301 1 69 9 j a ca on Correlate save Save After Each Stage Av Text Comment To begin the correlation process manually after opening a data file click the Perform Correlation button or click Correlate on the left menu bar SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 41 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Z Exhaustive Correlation Hi esolution Dx a TE ETT E Baum SIEA After correlation has finished a istance Domain the software sorts the data Average 1 Jan 22 2001 02 30 04AM 2 Jan 22 2001 02 45 04AM 3 Jan 22 2001 03 00 04AM Aeg The most likely leak 292 1426m 298 1 88 8 _ rra o correlations will be at the top rre us 1 1 IB Pipe Layout 5 8 2 al The location of each possible B leak is marked on the map by red markers A Text Comment
5. Diameter Material Sound Velocity A RNC FN mc c e nes ere MCN ER ad f P1 252 0 16 Cast Iron 4072 feeUsec a i PERRA ULM a M ed P3 910 o 6 Cast iron 4072 feet sec P4 i20 n Cast Iron 4072 feet sec Leak ID Leak Position Correlation Between Confidence Recording Time rd M M M as nett D 42 251 a from 4 4 gt 3 ae 77 5 Dec 12 2011 09 26 24AM i N rm e o vas dt x_ AA a a M L4 370 g from 4 4 gt 2 77 795 Dec 12 2011 09 31 24AM L5 366 6 from 4 4 gt 2 75 3 Dec 12 2011 09 26 24AM I L6 366 1 from 4 4 gt 2 86 5 Dec 12 2011 09 21 24AM a eee ee E poe A A um RR los ee E c A MERLUERS Printed Dec 18 2011 11 48 26AM Recorded Dec 12 2011 09 21 24AM HE DCONN SoundSens CAMy Documents SoundSens Medway 201 1 Leak Check Winthrop Street Dec 12th ssd TECH NOLOGIES LTD Leak Localisation amp Correlation Attachment C Residential Meter Error per a Previously Conducted Water Audit Residential meters in the Medway system include a basic water meter usually located in the basement and box register located outside the house The outdoor register or Box provides the numbers that the meter reader records manually The box shows total cubic feet in 100 cubic foot increments The outdoor register operates through a wire connected to
6. Page 36 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Adding connecting pipe work to the map After dragging and dropping the loggers onto the pipe layout area and adding the join points you can start adding the connecting pipes bo A B B B B Jain Text Comment ES 4 25 tf 2b Seat Click the pipe icon once and then move the mouse pointer over one of the loggers Click and hold the mouse button down over the first logger and then move the mouse to the logger you wish to connect it to ___ Radcom SoundSens Pipe Layout 2 21 Hd a e egl 68 la uus Wizard Bar x GE FT 32 SoundSens New Search ES Topics Search Results Fam Open he Introduction Getting Started Wizard Bar Connecting the Hardware Configuring a Recording Recording Setup Pipe Properties Introduction Create Pipe Layout v Select from materials database SoundSens is a powerful software package used with SoundSens CP Correlation Pod Material PVC Y Download Length 1000 00 Metres ofthose leaks using correlation techniques jQ d The Leak noise data is stored by the Sound Velocity 660 00 mtrs sec Diameter 12mm Correlation analysis can be undertaken On Aro site with a Lap Top PC or can be O a Cancel downloaded from the Correlating Pods ata Save later time Furthermore the collected data can be re analysed from the files stored on Save After
7. Introduction Getting Started Wizard Bar Connecting the Hardware Configuring a Recording Introduction SoundSens is a powerful software package pipe work and determine the actual position fof those leaks using correlation techniques The Leak noise data is stored by the SoundSens software onto the PC s internal Hard Drive or can be stored across a Network to a File Server Correlation analysis can be undertaken On site with a Lap Top PC or can be downloaded from the Correlating Pods at a later time Furthermore the collected data can be re analysed from the files stored on the PC s hard drive or file server with alternative filter settings and correlation processors if required Getting Started AA This help bar may be increased in size by Westend RG dragging its left side or made full size with AAA the maximise button gt It may be removed from the display with its E Close button or via the View Menu option The View menu may also be used to display the bar after it has been removed 3725 3726 The initial state of the help bar may be Iconfiqured in the Startup options found on x SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 34 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Pipe Layout Toolbar o Gf A B B B B Fipe Jain Text Comment 3rz3 3rzh 3rzb afer The pipe layout toolbar at the bottom of the pipe layout area shows Pipe J
8. Please Note When the loggers have been programmed the display will switch off after 20 seconds to save battery power Wake up the display by pressing any key It should show the current recording session countdown time or the time and date if recordings have finished 14 31 04 02 07 Recording in progress SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 27 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Set Recording 2 2am Start Set Recording 2 2 am Start Press OK Press any key to wake up display Time and Date should be displayed A recording session will be set up with the following settings Press MODIFY twice Display should read 3 Recordings 20sec Duration Set recording 2 1 hour Intervals 2 am Start This is not shown on the display The display will show The number of loggers programmed Setting up depends on the number of loggers in the recordings case Each 0 shown on the right represents a Followed by logger in the case 8 Loggers 0000 Programmed 0000 The display will then change to a countdown timer showing the time until the recording starts and the number of recordings left number in brackets If a recording is taking place then the display will show the following message 14 31 04 02 07 Rec 00 00 00 3 Please Note When the loggers have been programmed the display will switch off after 20 seconds t
9. Clark Road Liberty Drive Short Street Jasmine Road Trotter Drive Alder Street Lost Hill Drive Blue Robbin Lane Survey Test 10 Date December 5 2011 West Street Granite Street Old Summer Street Main Street Ardmore Circle Daffodil Lane Millbrook Road survey Test 11 Date December 5 2011 Milford Street Gray Squirrel Drive Fisher Street Little Tree Road Rustic Road Village Street Country Lane Survey Test 12 Date December 6 2011 Waterview Drive Village Street Sherwood Drive Franklin Street Stagecoach Way Norfolk Avenue Lincoln Street Mann Street Wellington Street High Street Survey Test 13 Date December 7 2011 Carol Lane Meryl Street Gorwin Drive Survey Test 14 Date December 8 2011 Lovering Street Sunset Drive Florence Circle Grace Terrace Meadow Road Pond Street Survey Test 15 Date December 8 2011 Evergreen Street Mahan Circle Maple Lane Grove Street Temple Street Dellar Road Maple Street Priscilla Road Adam Street Winthrop Street Clover Lane survey Test 16 Date December 9 2011 Winthrop Street Ohlson Circle survey Test 17 Date December 12 2011 Winthrop Street Hill Street Cider Mill Road Homestead Drive Fairway Lane Holliston Street Woodland Pond Ellis Street Walnut Lane survey Test 18 Date December 12 2011 Village Street Richardson Street William Street Forest Road Phillips Street Guernsey Street Wellington Street Samoset Circle Sha
10. HNNL NN Graph Colours Configures the sples and colours used to display data graphs and fonts For axis and graph text Select Defaults to return to the default settings 4 ii Select a new line colour and style and then click OK SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 54 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Graph Options tab Configures the functionality of the graph Options Graph Options Configures the functionality of the graph ha Lancel Pipe Layout Correlation Exhaustive Correlation Graph Colours 4 Graph Options Cursor Line Grid Display Peak Position as Text value on Graph J Auto Scale Graph Text with Graph Size SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 55 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Troubleshooting Carry Case Not Communicating with PC or Laptop Using Serial RS232 Cable Check the communications port Change the communications port number by Tool gt Options Communications tab clicking the drop down menu and selecting a Options different one Communications Select the comm part to use to connect the soundens suitcase to A Lel the PC Use Help Find Available Ports for more information on available ports UT Sensor Type Production Sensor III m Port COMS
11. SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 42 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Click once on the recording graph and the blue circles will indicate which two loggers have been correlated between A third smaller blue circle will show the possible leak location Radcom SoundSens barrack road 3 ssd mE Fie Comms Correlation View Tools Window Help 012 0 9 uS 08 Be E No Seed can iis x 7 Exhaustive Correlation High Resolution D New x e La Distance Domain gt Correlation Average 1 Jan 22 2001 02 30 04AM 2 Jan 22 2001 02 45 04AM 3 Jan 22 2001 03 00 04AM px Open B 102 60 m 292 14 26 m 298 149 90 m Recording Setup 294 118289 m 301 93 60 m 298 4039m 301 83 70 m 294 8009m 298 dud i 48 20 m g Pipe Layout ma 860m 30 1 69 Download NL A El RS 2 32g Correlate Create Pipe Layout Save Click once on recording graph a5 5 Loggers circled Possible leak location Av Pipe Join Text Comment Double click on the recording graph to see a close up view 75 Correlation 292 gt 298 PEE 1 Jan 22 2001 02 30 044M e INE amp amp amp amp amp 36 3e Bn Jan 22 2001 02 30 04 AM 14 26 Pietres Relative Amplitude 0 000 20 000 40 000 60 000 80 000 100 000 Cursor 88 8 B 292 A Distance Time Real Time Absolute Sampled Data Yu 102
12. i x 1 Jan 22 2001 02 30 044M 2 dan 2 24001 0445 044M This drop down menu reduces the number of If two or more graphs are being graphs on the screen viewed this drop down menu selects which one is on top If two or more graphs are being viewed this button cycles through them putting each one on top in turn SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 45 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Reveal Advanced Graph Options Cursor 20 5 Men aga 1436 Click the small up arrow on the bottom left of the graph to reveal the advance graph options see below 292 25m ricis m Y Time Real Time Absolute Sampled Data Correlation Band Pass Filter Hz 292 298 Upper 1000 Jan 22 2001 D2 30 D4AM Lower n Correlation Logger 1 Logger 2 Serial number 282 230 id Serial number Jan 22 2001 04 3d 0451 Date and time of recording To see the correlation graph between two different loggers just change the serial numbers shown in the drop down menus for logger 1 and logger 2 and then click Apply To superimpose another recording taken between the same two loggers over the existing graph select it from the time and date drop down menu and then click Apply To change the Band Pass Filter adjust the figures and then click Apply SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 46 of 63 SoundSens User
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14. 00 Metres Change the pipe diameter su Sound Velocity 850 00 mirs sec from the drop down menu here Diameter 12mm Click OK to keep the changes or Cancel to leave unchanged REMEMBER TO SAVE REGULARLY PAGE 8 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 38 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Download loggers The loggers can be collected when the recordings have finished If you leave the SoundSens software running then you will see the following information to help you tell when the recordings are being done and when they are finished 00 00 36 5 4 Time shows how long until the recording starts The number in brackets shows how 8 soundSens many recordings are left to do When is says No Scheduled Recordings it means all the recordings have been finished SoundSens The SoundSens software must be left running for this to work If the software is stopped then the counter will reset back to showing No Scheduled Recordings Note When the loggers are put back in the case for downloading they can go back in any order Wizard Bar x ON With the SoundSens software running and the USB cable ew connected between the laptop and the suitcase click the Download button Open a G Downloading All Recordings Recording Set 1 Suitcase 1 Position 1 3731 Recording Setup Estimated Time Remaining 1 min 32 sec SOUndSen
15. 12 9 2011 12 17 12 Service Leak Total annual volume of drinking water produced 362 427 000 GPY Estimated loss as a percentage of total annual volume 5 2 Attachment B 2011 Water Distribution System Leak Detection Survey Methodology and Report RADCOM SoundSens user guide available from manufacturer direct web link not available Town of Medway Leak Detection Survey Operator James D Liston 30 Years of Experience Please see Resume PDF attachment Equipment use SoundSens correlating datalogger system manufactured by Radcom Technologies LTD Please see attached Data Sheet Equipment is always operated per SOP I helped in development of these procedures The equipment is maintained per schedule set forth by Radcom Radcom recommends the batteries in the logger be replaced every 5 years I replace every 2 years The equipment does not require calibration But a Calibration check is performed every week See SoundSens User guide PDF attachment Survev 1 The SoundSens deployment decisions are made based upon the configuration of the distribution system being surveyed The loggers are placed on contact points necessary to perform an accurate survey The logger spacing is determined by the distance between hydrants and or valves in the distribution system being surveyed At intersections where a hydrant does not exist a main line valve is utilized as a contact with only one valve needed per intersection Liston Utili
16. 60 m 1254 01 tr sec o m eee 14 26 m 88 34 m 08 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 43 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Basic Recording Graph Two logger serial numbers between which correlation has taken place Logger 1 Logger 2 Leak location shown as distance from logger 1 PE Correlation 292 gt 298 Sele METETE B 1 dan 22 2001 02 30 0425 M 14 26 Metres m E Distance between loggers a Sound velocity shown in brackets d 0 000 20 000 40 000 60 000 80 000 100 000 CHI sor pj 102 80 m 1254 01 82 e 36 6 M 3 e 203 14 26 m oo 24 m L me Heal Time amp bsolute Coherence Sampled Data Leak distance from logger 1 and logger 2 290 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 44 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Recording Graph Advance Features Zoom functions Zoom X Zoom Y Zoom XY Zoom Out One Step Zoom Out Fully Listen to recordings from loggers 3e kellot X Left logger Both loggers Right logger Stop playback Graph viewing options 11 Jan 22 2001 02 30 04AM Q
17. Bar ere 5 Open SoundSens Organiser Pipe Layout Recordings Recording Setup 2 Create Pipe Layout 3 Download 1 Recording Setup A Correlate eave Connect the carry case to your PC or Laptop id lid To setup a quick recording either click the Recording Setup button on the Wizard Bar left image or click the 7 button on the menu bar circled above Quick Recording Series Setup This is the Quick Recording Series Setup window which will pop up after clicking the Start Series of Attimemas gt fura fiar LLE Recording Setup button O walt fis EET Cancel Sample Period seconds d i Small Diameter Metal 10 Large Diameter Metal 20 Plastic 30 C User Defined 14 25 14 13 40 24 14 55 34 15 10 44 Quick recording setup is explained in detail next i i e Number of Recordings f Recording Interval 15 Minutes Memory Usage MES SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 13 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The time line shows a series of logging A un 14 10 04 14 25 14 14 40 24 14 55 34 15 10 44 sessions as dark blue lines SEE o DIAGRAM BELOW Lo 1 1 1 1 If the time line is red then check the 07 56 14 23 06 14 38 18 14 53 28 15 08 36 Start Series At Time Date values are not in the past SEE NEXT DIAGRAM Start Series IE At Time Date 03 07 2007 14 10 00 EE I
18. Each Stage the PC s hard drive or file server with alternative filter settings and correlation processors if required Correlate Getting Started This help bar may be increased in size by dragging its left side or made full size with the maximise button It may be removed from the display with its Close button or via the View Menu option The View menu may also be used to display the bar after it has been removed Join Text Comment The initial state ofthe help bar may be confiqured in the Startup options found on V Pipe Properties Ed selecting a material from the drop down list A E n A a a will set a sound velocity Un tick Select from Select from materials database maa e a r da anne Maternal PE velocity Enter the pipe length Length i 000 00 Metres Sound Velocity 550 00 mirs sec Select the pipe diameter from the drop down menu Diameter SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 37 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Changing Properties on Pipe Layout mef amp Pipe Layout 3 e D wel Remove d Make Survey Sweep Right click on the pipe you want to By change and select Pipe Properties from the menu 170 00 m Edit Pipe Layout Id s Pipe Properties Disable Pipe 150 00 m 100 00 m Join Text Comment ae zs Change the pipe material here Material PE Length 000
19. Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens Software Advanced Configuration mm i Tools Window Help From the Tools menu click Options Options This is intended as a general guide to the SoundSens software options For further assistance and explanation please contact the Radcom technical support team Import Export Import Pipe Layout Export Pipe Layout Edit Pipe Layout Id s The General tab Software start up options These changes will take effect next time the software is started Wizard bar Help bar The blue bar found on the left Found on the right hand side hand side of the screen of the screen E General Configure the startup appearance and operation of S undsens Select the A L i software mode and measurement units type Set the pipe rp terials database path pee General Communications Recording Defaults Pipe V vout Correlation Exhaustive Correlation le bLartup W Display Wizard Bar i Display Help Bar Reload last workspace Iw Maximize Automatically Save Document after major operations Software Mode Measurement Units f Normal f Metric C Advanced t Imperial mm C Program Files Radcom TechnolagiessS ou o Ticking this box Ticking this box CAMMY Documents Sounds ens makes the software makes the software fill auto save your work the screen when it is
20. Ltd Page 23 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD For the last setting number of recordings if a value is selected that uses more than the available memory in the logger then exclamation marks will be shown as a warning For example if the recoding length is set to 60 seconds and the number of recordings is set to 4 then the display will show NUMBER OF RECORDINGS 4 The exclamation marks show that the logger memory will overflow if this combination of settings is used In this situation use a lower number of recordings or a shorted recording time If the loggers contain any data then it will be downloaded before the new recording is set up This ensures that the data in the loggers cannot be lost accidentally by setting up a new recording All recordings will be available for download in the SoundSens software SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 24 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Downloading Data To The Carry Case Data can be held in the carry case and downloaded to a PC or Laptop at a later stage To download data after a recording 1 Place the pods back into the case in any order or position and lower the front panel 2 Press MODIFY to cycle through the menu options until you see Download Data 3 Press OK to start the download A message will be displayed during data transfer After downloadi
21. MEMO A AGM NER ERE TEE TET 25 Sounasens Case User Interface mesias 26 vlla HEEEEEE 26 Set Recording 1 30 Minute Delay ocoooccocccocccococonocononononononcononocanocanonanoncncnnonos 27 nes pe 0 PAPA e MAPA 28 Sel User DEINE RECO Ol descuenta ira rua copa cotteiro taza 29 Download Data From Loggers to Carry Case ooccocccoccccncocococococononononconnnononononaninancnnns 30 zs Retor eiB im 31 Sel Dre snactgid es55009 999 02 09 905 99 293 9 200 9 995 5005 020 0 005 0105005 005 9 0 000 sico cados 32 BCAG WII DA biota 33 Sata A PIDO ay OUT 33 PIP Layout Men Ulsa as 33 Add a background image optiONal ocoocccoccconcconcccncocncononanonononnncncnnnnonanonanononss 34 PDE Layout TOO MO a eese a dics A 35 Putting loggers on the MA ccccceccseeceeceeeceeceecaeeceeceeeceeseecaeeceesueeeueseesaeeseesaesaeesas 35 Putting text comments on the map coccccccoccncnconconoconcononnnconcononancononnnnanonnonnncnnonnnnanens 36 Adding connecting pipe work to the Map occocccccoccoccoccocicccoccocnnnnccnonncononnonnnancnncnncnnnos 37 Changing Properties on Pipe Layout ooccooccocccocncococoniconocononononcnnonocanonanonanoncnonnonos 30 Download loggers casvjertortcconclicosntalaintcrorlripcr escri atosdiceerdsa 39 SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 3 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisati
22. Very long distances Upto6 Metal 10 Seconds X 500 10 20 Seconds 1000 8 Metal 20 Seconds 400 20 30 Seconds 800 Upto6 AC 10Seconds 100 20 Seconds 50 8 AC AN Seconds 80 30Secnds 50 3 Upto4 MDPE PVC 30 Seconds 50 60 Seconds 100 ee AS 4 MDPE PVC 60 Seconds 120 Seconds 300 Steel Lo aa 20 Seconds 60 Seconds 1000 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 21 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Overnight Quick Recording Setup This sets up a recording session which will start at 2am Three recordings will be made each 20 seconds long one hour apart Recording start time 2am Interval between recordings 1 hour Length or each recording 20 sec Number of recordings 3 Check the table at the bottom of this page to see if it is suitable for your test 1 Press MODIFY to cycle through the menu options until you see Set recording 2 2 Press OK to start the recording setup If the loggers contain any data then it will be downloaded before the new recording is set up This ensures that the data in the loggers cannot be lost accidentally by setting up a new recording All recordings will be available for download in the SoundSens software When the recording setup is complete the screen will show a confirmation message e g 4 LOGGERS eris PROGRAM
23. View Menu option The View menu may also be used to display the bar after ithas been removed The initial state ofthe help bar may be configured in the Startup options found on Y SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Run the SoundSens software from the Start menu as Illustrated here pan The opening screen for the SoundSens Page 7 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation RADCONN TECHNOLOGIES LTD Connect the carry case to the PC Serial RS232 Communication Cable The male end of the cable plugs into the Master Serial connector on the carry case and the female end plugs into your laptop or PC See next page for further information MASTER USB SLAVE SERIAL SERIAL USB Communication Cable The A end rectangle shape plugs into your PC or laptop and the B end square shape plugs into the USB connector on the carry case Fosud yes US ua ie 4 This message will appear indicating the Sensor Type Production Sensor IT software has detected the case Port M SoundSens i USB Bridge Controller Coms y cancel See next page for further information SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 8 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Information regarding connection via Serial RS232 When you connect the carry case to your laptop or PC via the Serial RS232 cable the PC will not do anything You mu
24. X M A A A rr ne te nce L1 _ 68 10 from 1 1 gt 2 88 7 Dec 09 2011 09 23 12AM 12 09 4 from 1 d 2 l 88 0 Dec 09 2011 09 33 12AM E L3 69 4 from1 1 2 8809 Dec 09 2011 09 33 12AM Evergreen Street P M A RG BAG EANDEM i e a A Printed Dec 18 2011 11 47 37AM Recorded Dec 09 2011 09 33 12AM HU DCONN SoundSens CAMy Documents SoundSens Medway 201 1 Leak 7 Evergreen Street ssd TECHNOLOGIES LTD Leak Localisation amp Correlation Mic T aw Page No T m Liston Utility Services Date ce dn aec d 19 Mauriello Drive Stoneham MA 02801 2775 Ownership Public Private Easement Phone 781 635 7711 Fax 781 435 1480 Leak indication classification Leakage Control Report Water Report Weather A Company Town of Medway Address 155 Village Street Mss Teor ant AAN P i A Pa eer Ye YT T REN tis PEN GM AAA Wy or EATON IAN Doce y e perat Zap TENA E LES RA Ee UAE S Airset OT RATER TERT GU ARO OERS BE ARS Latt VATES La City Medway State Massachusetts 02053 ART REST RCS Ca RE AE OS S TES Y YN SRT OLSEN Fn IR AUFS RAN Rr AG ARM E SEE e ELE E HE MARAT EA E NI RR EN t a a RAR Yi EINE AAA M AMI act TERES postr AAA MANI CE te 2 RTARTA eor CHE RE UR GS URS Tun VALL tH A t NR tutte Lug RIS ITO LAC ro Ne ca eius O O A e PT B Lo ARAA en a Leak appears Cover to be on Indication of Leak I2 Nem Tm LA ROA VT EUST Water c
25. and correlation processors if required Getting Started This help bar may be increased in size by dragging its left side or made full size with i the maximise button It may be removed from the display with its a Close button or via the View Menu option Ge ha Ar The View menu may also be used to display the bar after ithas been removed Pipe Join Text Comment The initial state of the help bar may be confiqured in the Startup options found on Y Putting joins on the map To add a join on the map click once on Join and then click once on each place that you need a join Only use a join amp Go A B B B B Fipe Jain Test Comment 3 23 32b 3726 ae fora change in pipe direction or pipe material REMEMBER TO SAVE REGULARLY PAGE 8 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 35 of 63 SoundSens User Guide TECHNOLOGIES LTD Leak Localisation and correlation Putting text comments on the map To add a text comment click Text Comment and then click on the map where you wish to see a text comment Qu 9 A gt 8 3 3 8 3 23 3 25 3 25 Irr Pipe Join Pipe Layout Vc ala En Text Comment Hello world Tt Orientation Horizontal Y Vertical 905 Vertical 270 El Text Comment Place Text Comment Type your text comment here and pick a text direction then click OK SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd B im lt
26. financial gains increased system knowledge and reduced disruption to customers and is therefore essential to any conservation program An overview of the pertinent system information the survey methodology and results can be found in the Leak Detection Survey Report Attachment B The report addresses the requirements for the leak detection survey and leak repair The leak detection survey was funded through grant money supplied by MassDEP Attachment A is the Leak Detection Survey Summary Four leaks were service leaks the other was a leaking hydrant After the leaks were identified their leakage was estimated The combined estimated loss from the leaks was 36 gallons per minute gpm Following the repairs the water savings was estimated at 51 840 gallons per day or 18 921 600 gallons per year Applying Medway s cost to pump and treat water storage distribution system operation and maintenance costs of 0 00127 gallon the annual water savings was approximately 23 900 which would have been lost revenue not to mention a wasted resource This is a significant savings for any Department and illustrates the effectiveness of leak detection and more generally a water conservation program Saving 18 9 million gallons each year is a significant amount of water not only for public water professionals but for the public as well Following the identification of the leaks Medway promptly sent out a crew for repair Leaks were repaired and the lea
27. software will display this message if the 1 Upload Completed Successfully setup worked Click OK to continue Deploy SoundSens correlation pods i e loggers on site You should have sufficient time to deploy the pods before the run starts As you deploy make a note of the SERIAL NUMBER of the Pod and it s location on site CONTINUED SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 16 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Quick recording setup with Multiple Cases Connect the suitcases together as shown in the section Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together Follow the instructions from the section Quick recording setup At the stage of upload you will notice the software communicates with each suitcase and each logger within in turn SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 17 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD After uploading the settings to the loggers the SoundSens software will look something like this Radcom SoundSens Pipe Layout SEs on ER X File Comms Correlation View Tools Window Help lols a 6 eB eS 8 9 8 D Op ZETA E soundSens New i Eearch E This countdown timer rice sesch Besuts shows how much time 5 is left before the logging Wise sta rts Connecting the Hardware Configuring a Recording
28. started SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 47 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The General tab continued Options EE General Configure the startup appearance and operation of Soundsens Select the 2 software mode and measurement units type Set the pipe materials database path a eee be Cancel i amp rieral amrmarinicatinns Becardina Mets Pine auc orrelation Exhaustive Correlation GA Start the SoundSens software in Advanced or Normal mode In Advanced mode you will see options such as those seen at the bottom of the correlation graph Change the measurement units between metric and imperial Automatically Save Document after major operations Software Made Measurement Units f formal f Matric Advanced t Imperial Pipe Materials Database Program Filez H adcam T echnalagies s5 aundS Default Open Path EAMy D acuments s S aundS ens The default location The location of the pipe for the SoundSens materials database data files SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 48 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Communications tab Options El E i ez Communications Select the comm port ta use to connect the soundens suitcase to the PE Use Help Find Available Ports for more information on available parts 3 rera E ls Cancel Sensor Typ
29. the median residential water rate of 6 31 per 100 cubic feet to the unmetered flow associated with the 132 replaced meters Based on a water audit previously conducted in Medway 5 8 residential service meters under registered an average of 9 7 see Appendix C There are a total of 3 307 residential meters therefore with 132 replaced approximately 4 0 of the meters were replaced The total volume delivered 260 million gallons per year MGY based on the Annual Statistical Report ASR therefore 10 4 MGY or 1 345 100 cubic feet were delivered through the 132 replaced meters Applying the median water rate of 6 31 per 100 ft or 746 3 gal approximately 8 490 was saved due to accurate billing p A second calculation methodology confirms the quantity of water and monetary savings Assuming a household size of four 4 and applying Medway s ASR residential gallons per capita day of 63 gallons person day the 132 replaced service meters failed to meter approximately 12 1 million gallons annually Extending this to a dollar amount assuming the median water rate 5 employed by Medway of 6 31 per 100 ft or 746 3 gal the savings from accurate billing statements is over 10 160 The fourth task was to implement and enhance Medway s Water Conservation Outreach and Education Program This collaboration was funded partially by grant monies from MassDEP and partially by the Town of Medway as a financial match A conservationist conduct
30. the meter inside the house At every 100 cubic feet a pulse 1s transmitted through the wire and the outdoor register indexes one digit 4 data sets were tabulated and the outside reader compared to the inside meter The difference between the two readings was calculated as a percentage of the inside meter reading Within the 41 meters sampled the outdoor registers under read the metered volume by 9 7 Page No Sd Sev iut eripe tran aoa UO Aen OM OS SEIN RRS TS TEMERE n S AUN YI ESPECIE sa e Liston Utility Services Date eeebhe eN a A PEDES ATER Mea Sore be ea iara A x 19 Mauriello Drive Stoneham MA 02801 2775 Ownership Public Private Easement Phone 781 635 7711 Fax 781 435 1480 Leak indicatio n classifica on 1 4 HB Hi Leakage Control Re un rt M Water Re Weather Company Town of Medway Address 155 Village Street TITIUS ae da aT E NRI CR ALRITE BE Se o eA Ds Ek KAG a Ne ang FAT PA PAUSE PCS HOCH LES Toa tits to mtem att e O Ta cj Pede sert MADRAS RTI SE EAST IS aia Lt Lia x ES TS AAA IN AST rt MORAS MON a ta t CSI maed City Medway State Massachusetts 02053 MEY RESID CORTE ARANA ET IEE SCE MIDI LAN EEN AI ATTE Bh TO UH ER MI TET BALE ERAN EET Me bis MOI TESS TEL ESL EL TE P OS BT SIME PRO n n PERALTA CUNTUR TTE BA OPES GR AE tet LISSE IS p eed gro M S NY ABUS SET MR fet Ss e Lane eB RID aO ctos RMR ASE T as ORC INU Me Paar 2 ees Presa e T x TU es i an ed Address Te E I Adr A
31. when both programmed correlations have been finished The loggers are then downloaded into SoundSens leak correlation software The software then automatically correlates every set of loggers that are connected If the correlation shows an indication of leakage the actual pipe information is imputed to accurately pinpoint the location of the leak Pipe size material and distance between 2 loggers Additional correlations may be performed to check leak location is deemed necessary If a leak is found from the correlation the street is marked where the leak is The town is then notified of the leak 3 The survey is time and date stamped the leak correlated is also time and date stamped 4 Weather and traffic conditions do not affect the logger correlating system 5 SoundSens are loggers that store leak noise data and uses that data to correlate for the leak underground water leakage Town of Medway Leak Detection Survey 6 SoundSens loggers are a correlator as well 7 SoundSens correlator will be used to pinpoint the sound created by underground water leakage 8 SoundSens correlator will be used to survey the entire water distribution system 9 Ground Material of leak site will be documented as well as weather conditions 10 Pipe Material should be documented on Distribution Map provided by town 11 Service pipe material may not be known by the town 12 Miles of main surveyed will be documented in Final Report 13 See Proposal
32. AT E um y di TEAT UM Tieni Ine La Rn Ar 2v Nin esi rale en DN a eo at 2 a GA RIA E m CORRI ARS PR RE du oi tea e A a UD TRESTE NT CATR RP AR ED SADA SCA EEEE ant sett Loa se P S far SE SITAS ee PETER ETARE IE ARAFAT FASEA TRE FAME SOLA DU UE rc PA La SS A TA BUENO A EIN Ty I Indication of Leak Leak Detected at Leak appears Cover to be on Concrete Man eua A Cb MA NCC AME SANTA NOR DICHA SERE pone edi Water Correlation 1 estimated Leakage PRADA ere ue R7 INS VER DS ERDAS re EA Ra eT LER 1 GPM E APARTAR TES FETA JT erts R Ze L AT ATTE STEEN AY EE SEVA uut af RA TESLA Ra a A a med TRESPASS SAAN LN CEST RECETTES SEAT BAS GENI ASE MD M Be fee MEAN ITA ILE adr OR TEC s tat TOTES etn Pe T Y 2 E m Ina eene me is le ma Bin n MR ree ears 2 Peres A educa nere a ets exilis PM te MMM sie ae ot IU TEETH nime st iere HT t ETSI tn OHH rnm iiu ARE us Remarks MONI Gem tat i SCR WO D PE TY TRO STU LAIT DTU DM Mn RARE em vata rye HR AIT pe EAS ETE REEL SS SCARE AERIS ELE GRANT RACES BTA TP AB SAPS UEP ORE REEL IRN S ASPET IE STAT VC BENESET EATERS NER ESET WPT STR TET NOP faac e In De IPP PETERS TP ES IT TRAN BE MIP TPIS PESTS BAS CI tam RM DT AEU satt Meu A TAB rur rS ar STET S AIEO e grin PA BIPITITTTITTUITITIHIBTIMTMTUTBETNTIHHTULITALIUITINTARETHRENTT TIT ES A PRETEREA tS ET NO PSI NIRE TESS AUREIS STE e t et
33. Application 1 KB mainlogo i register 160 x 119 Text Document b Bitmap Image 1 KB Radcom Software Installer The Radcom Software Installer window will pop up Click the SoundSens button SoundSens 1321 A Radcom Technologies Ltd Sentry House i 110 Romsey Industrial Park Greatbridge Road Romsey Hampshire Copyright 2005 Radcom Technologies Ltd SoundSens InstallShield Wizard When the Installation Wizard begins click Next to continue Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SoundSens The InstallShield Wizard will install SoundSens on your computer To continue click Next InstallShield lt Back is Next gt A oosooooseo SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 60 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation RADCONN TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Ag ree to the license and then click next RADCOM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LICENCE AGREEMENT Carefully read all the terms and conditions of this agreement prior to using this RADLOG Software By breaking the media seal you indicate your acceptance of these terms and conditions Licence Y ou have the non exclusive right to use the enclosed Program on a single CPU You may physically transfer the Program from one CPU to another provided that the Program is used only by the licensed com
34. ECTION Kenneth L Kimmell Commissioner BUREAU OF RESOURCE PROTECTION Beth Card Assistant Commissioner DIVISION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES Steven J McCurdy Director This project has been financed partially with federal funds from the U S Environmental Protection Agency USEPA to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MassDEP under a Water Conservation Competitive Grant The contents do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of EPA nor of MassDEP nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use Table of Contents Projeci SUMAN Rp 2 SUCCESS 4 Difco eS A E s 10 Lessons Learned ii A a a A ES 11 Recommendations for Follow up to Project cce eee eee eee eene neenon oret 12 Attachments cai tias 13 Project Summary The Medway Department of Public Services Water and Sewer Division goals for the Water Conservation Grant were to promote water conservation locate and repair leaks identify and reduce unaccounted for water loss and water demand from the drinking water works and distribution system especially during the summer months The source of water supply is located within the Town of Medway sufficient water supply is a current challenge The project included replacing residential water meters completing a comprehensive leak detection survey and conducting consequen
35. MED 000 The number of loggers programmed is displayed and the right side of the screen shows a map of the positions of the programmed pods O represents a logger present and a shows a vacant position If this differs from the actual positions of the loggers below the most likely explanation is that the windows on top of the pods are dirty or that an object is on top of the loggers Short distances Metre Long distances Metre Very long distances Upto6 Metal 10 Seconds X 500 10 20 Seconds 1000 8 Metal 20 Seconds 400 20 30 Seconds 800 Upto6 AC 10Seconds 100 20 Seconds 50 8 AC AN Seconds 80 30Secnds 50 3 Upto4 MDPE PVC 30 Seconds 50 60 Seconds 100 ee AS 4 MDPE PVC 60 Seconds 120 Seconds 300 Steel Lo aa 20 Seconds 60 Seconds 1000 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 22 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Custom Recording Setup This option sets up a recording with user defined settings Press MODIFY to cycle through the menu options until you see Recording Setup Press OK to start For each setting number use the MODIFY key to change the value Press OK to move to the next setting po I The options available are 1 Recording Start Delay e 1 5 10 15 30 or 60 minutes e Atthe beginning of an hour press modify to cycle thr
36. PDF attachment Reporting l Each leak identified will be documented 2 A diagram will be provided for each leak located 3 Each leak failure will be documented along with specific ground cover material 4 Leakage will be estimated 5 Each leak will be classified based upon estimate 6 Classification provided in proposal see attached proposal 7 Survey data will be totalized in simple chart 8 Miles of main surveyed will be documented 9 Weather Condition along with temperature will be reported on Leak Report Sheet See attached leak report sheet Follow up Surveyor will most likely not present during repair but not sure It will depend when the town does the repair Estimated leakage should be verified by drop in master meter consumption If when leak is repaired a picture can be taken by town at time of repair to better estimate leakage if needed Date Time Weather Conditions during repair Town will need to provide this data Each area will be retested after leak repair y Se i ilt aur ton Ut 19 Mau JS January 1 2012 Correlation Water Leak Detection Survey Town of Medway MA Department of Public Works 155 Village Street Medway MA 02053 Ihe Town of Medway Massachusetts contracted the services of Liston Utility Services to perform a correlation leak detection survey on their water distribution system Beginning November 28 2011 and continuing through December 15 2011 Liston Utility serv
37. Sensor Production Sensor II Production Sensor III Cancel Pre Production Sensor Production Sensor The original SoundSens logger Production Sensor Il Dark blue plastic logger Production Sensor III Otherwise known as SoundSens i The port drop down menu is usually picked automatically Found Mew USB Device Sensor Type Production Sensor III ul Port ES S5oundsens i USB Bridge Controller COME m Soundsens i USB Bridge Controller COME Found New USB Device Click Select to continue Sensor Type Production Sensor 111 Port ES CP2103 USB to UART Bridge Controller COME SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 10 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together To communicate with multiple cases you need to connect them together using SoundSens serial communication cables and then via USB to the PC The suitcase lid will have an arrangement of D shape communication ports and a USB port There are variations on the lid as shown below CANCEL MODIFY MASTER SLAVE SERIAL SERIAL us MASTER PON Note You can not chain together 4 pod kits but one 4 pod kit can be connected to the end of a chain of 8 or 6 pod kits SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 11 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Commun
38. Transmittal Haley and Ward Inc Civil and Environmental Engineers 63 Great Road Maynard MA 01754 978 648 6025 office 978 648 6068 fax To Malcolm Harper From Greg Eldridge Myles Killar Company MassDEP CERO Date June 12 2013 Re Medway Water Conservation Grant 10 05 WCG Project Report Job MDY 107 CC Dave D Amico Via Mail X Overnight Courier For your information Approved For your review Approved as noted For your signature Returned to you for correction e Message Enclosed you will find the Final Project Report for Medway If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me MEDWAY WATER CONSERVATION GRANT PROJECT PROJECT NUMBER 10 05 WCG YEARS PROJECT CONDUCTED 2011 2013 PREPARED BY MEDWAY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES WATER AND SEWER DIVISION AND HALEY AND WARD INC PREPARED FOR MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF RESOURCE PROTECTION AND U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 1 MEDWAY WATER CONSERVATION GRANT PROJECT PROJECT NUMBER 10 05 WCG PREPARED BY MEDWAY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES WATER AND SEWER DIVISION AND HALEY AND WARD INC PREPARED FOR MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF RESOURCE PROTECTION AND U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 1 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY amp ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Richard K Sullivan Jr Secretary DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROT
39. an existing annual event and the thought was that better results could be obtained and resources used more effectively by integrating outreach efforts into this established festival Difficulties Potential problems were minimal with this grant Each task incorporated planning management and collaboration built into the performed work Maintaining clear and effective communication between all involved parties proved difficult at times but did not result in setbacks Lessons Learned One year was an appropriate amount of time to conduct a comprehensive leak detection survey follow up leak repairs perform meter replacement and implement a public outreach and education program Potential problems were minimal with this grant because each task incorporated planning and management built into the performed work The leak detection survey was planned between the water superintendent and the leak detection surveyor The Public Outreach and Education was conducted with participation between the Department of Public Services the Medway Water amp Sewer Commissioners civil engineering management consultant Haley and Ward Inc and a water conservationist To further improve the meter replacement program a few recommendations can be made Meter testing and calibration would be a very helpful component to add to the program but it must be stressed that standards such as AWW A s are modeled and followed strictly as discussed above These i
40. anne A 7 SS I VV lg O o e aea E E E sar A E E E E 7 JS EO T T Connect the carry case to the Placido qe DR PORE RE peawness 8 Information regarding connection via Serial RS232 occonccccncccncocnconoconconnnonnnnnncanonancnns 9 Information regarding connection via USB ooccoccccccccncocncocncococanononconnnonnnononanonanonnnss 10 Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together 11 GOMMUNICALIOA TOS c lindes 12 REMEMBER TO SAVE REGULARLY sionismo cnosudssieasmdesnenandusxneandesnnaandesnatty 12 ame dies po 9 0 T SETUD AE e E EE A EAEE A EA AE 13 Quick recording setup with Multiple Cases eseeseeeem 17 vivehuiineidlice 19 Basic Gary Case 6 lt 1 2 e 9 ui conassst ci bddeP O 0 0 20505 ee reer een pL Bre ere 19 ecu y2R 20 FRE CONGIN O ODIO 20 Daytime Quick Recording Setup occocccocncoccconiconocononononconononanonononanonnnnnnonanocanenanenones 21 Overnight Quick Recording Setup oocooccconccccoccncocncococonocononononononcnnanonanonanonanencninconos 22 Custom Recording o SlUD asss odds poropesio bites hi rentre tisinesivti acid idea 23 Downloading Data To The Carry Case ocooccccccnocococononcncnnononononnconanonnnnnnnnnnonoronanenanenncs 25 Viewing Stored Data Details succus avete dpa tut DR THEME ME REM MA PUMA 25
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42. ced Water Correlation EI SRE Na ADE LOR CS a o EAE A tPA TEATS Service Estimated Leakage ba POOR LTAT STE PRAE IA GNSS IB E Di Ka SEEN AAN DAS UNA rere V te thc er r7 p T ETSI TR EEE CITY EAL F Ses A rry im P E H e m j oa E dr M ae if mu Joe 1 i Gyms amp H Do ds es enit b dy Th O itemm E E SS AIVENCTCATTMIEIEC MITES EVE n IIT PHI Srt n er n m OIE YT TT TT E E epo natae m Sos i e n vr DOTT emet enn e e ERES SUPE rm eem i Circi metre mt e err mmm tente mni ESTE IUE Y t dm e SER yn ei erecta SR UTI ee om i SSH ie RE ree Tere PT RTI eese m tttm E ue Vni ECCO dt NOD yal ee a O lihro iiri le i Gu TPAS NEATA UO UN AA AS E LEIA EEIE LTR SAPE LNT RCPS ERR E a Peer RA Faris MP FS Ser i Re Meme ERES AS Ve ipaam rst nir OT a ORTH ESS rr aeee e A rn UE A hae vtr oie E a NS DAI E elkon th Jer 1 HN RU Qe etn 2 i it 5 ps R nt 2 d MEME M HN ecu AS i PR NETOPIA ITED NLL TRENT TOSE ASEE A MT BEAR ra IS tete TR S EU am REE Spare SUNT MAPA SIN CUT So ata eee UA STORE T per T Pe ete LP SD ERIE TUN Cae zi RIEN STAIR PCA ORL EEN H E A Dmm 2 A ES 1 eo gt A ey FN 7 8 En wh f p NANOS A Praia Le ee ee A ETT CT EIU ATA TIOGA TIM FERMI O O H EEERRRMMMEMMN TEE SIR RASA SAS ITI ar i tra NUT FUP INE STE ACCRUE FS PRS nae dto E TIR IR A uae En E P aN ERE wh ij EC n Relative Amplitude eno Toug ER LA A KE Pipe ID Length
43. e Production Sensar Ill Set the default sensor Port COMA logger type Iv Monitor USB Ports Prompt when USB device connection change Synchronisation Confirmation Set the default jv Prompt on detailed setup communication port Prompt on quick setup Help Find Available Ports SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 49 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Recording Defaults tab The default recording options Change the Notch filter value for filtering out mains frequency interference This is set when the software is installed but can be changed here for UK it should be set to 50Hz Options JE glez Recording Default Select the Match filter setting mans power frequency and the n default recording configurations for use with quick recording setup Cancel Notch Filter 50Hz Low Pass Filter High Default Recording Durations Small Diameter Metal ho Seconds Large Diameter Metal ES Seconds Plastic 0 30 Seconds i Mi CS Seconds L To LP These are the default recording durations for selected pipe materials You can change them to suit your area For further information please contact the Radcom technical support team SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 50 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Pipe Layout tab The pipe layout area optio
44. e appropriate utility or department in developing and implementing quantification methodology This can be achieved by working with management and stressing the importance of tight water use records Still harder to quantify are unmetered miscellaneous losses such as bleeders unauthorized connections and theft A good strategy for keeping records in these instances would be first identifying each event that occurs isolating it and estimating the water use as an individual occurrence It is recommended that the successful elements of the Public Outreach and Education program be replicated annually such as the Medway Pride Day festival booth with education handouts Maintaining relations and communication with local organizations is a great way to perpetuate Medway s outreach program Additionally materials such as flyers and mailers could be distributed throughout the community Attachment A 2011 Leak Detection Survey Summary and Reporting Forms ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED Eu ION ER LOCATION LEAKAGE LEAKAGE LEAKAGE GPM GPD GPY 12 5 2011 12 12 12 TO Fisher gt i 5 760 2 102 400 Service Leak 12 9 2011 12 17 12 7 Evergreen St 5 256 000 Service Leak 5 256 000 15 840 5 781 600 525 600 60 Winthrop St 12 12 2011 12 19 12 Service Leak 15 Delmar Rd 12 8 2011 12 17 12 Hydrant Leak Total estimated loss 36 GPM gallons per minute 51 840 GPD gallons per day 18 921 600 GPY gallons per year 43 Lovering St
45. e had 8 loggers and was Set 01 PODS 08 recorded on 30 1 07 at 17 09 17 09 30 01 07 Press OK Display will show Press OK ll This indicates that the first Here you have the option of deleting the last recording held in the case By default NO is selected If you want to delete the last recording press Modify set 02 PODS 08 17 49 30 01 07 Press OK Display will show Press MODIFY Display will show gt Remove Last Set Yes No Press OK Display will show Remove Last Set Yes No Press OK Display will return to Stored Data Set OK To View y Removed And then the display will return to Stored Data OK To View SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 31 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Set Time and Data Set Time and Date Press any key to wake up display Time and Date should be displayed Press MODIFY six times Display should read Set Time Date OK To Start Time and Date Displayed Press OK Set Hour Press Modify to change value Then press OK Set Minutes Press Modify to change value Then press OK oet Day Press Modify to change value Then press OK Set Month Press Modify to change value Then press OK Set Year Then press OK to set the time SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 32 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Local
46. e seen as an indication to download data and re charge The charge in the carry case battery pack should last approximately two months depending on how frequently it is used To charge the batteries plug the supplied mains charger into the charging socket next to the battery status LED While charging the LED will flash ORANGE When the batteries are charged the battery status LED will flash GREEN even if the charger is still connected SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 6 of 63 RADCONN TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Setting Up SoundSens Setup With PC Start the software Set Program Access and Defaults W Windows Catalog g gt A Windows Update Tr emobile Microsoft Update GPRS Manager ee m Accessories mr a Fi Check Point VPN 1 SecureClient SLUIOTLCHGEO Fi F Secure Anti Virus Client Security osile Games e iPass f Microsoft Office Andy Barnes Fi Microsoft Outlook with Business Contact Manager Fr Microsoft Works e Internet A Pegasus Opera II Internet Explorer e Sonic E mail E Startup Microsoft Office Outl f Adobe Reader 7 0 Internet Explorer Paint Microsoft Works Task Launcher Ay vei MSN Outlook Express e Windows Media Playe PowerDVD Remote Assistance Wind M 33 uo e Windows Media Player e a NETS 43 Windows Messenger our Windows QW windows Movie Maker A Files and Settings Traf 7 Dell Tru
47. eMobile 5100 Wizard Fi Intel Network Adapters mete All Programs A Log Off o Shut Down Radcom SoundSens Untitled File Comms Correlation View Tools Window Help SoundSens EER a w W 5 BB e s ay ee Ly Wizard Bar x untitled SoundSens Organiser Pipe Layout Recordings Recording Setup Create Pipe Layout Download Correlate Save Save After Each Stage No Scheduled Recordings 5 SoundSens Search Topics Search Results Wizard Bar Connecting the Hardware Configuring a Recording S O W a re Introduction SoundSens is a powerful software package used with SoundSens CP Correlation Pod Loggers to identify the presence of leaks in pipe work and determine the actual position ofthose leaks using correlation techniques The Leak noise data is stored by the SoundSens software onto the PC s internal Hard Drive or can be stored across a Networkto a File Server Correlation analysis can be undertaken On site with a Lap Top PC orcan be downloaded from the Correlating Pods at a later time Furthermore the collected data can be re analysed from the files stored on the PC s hard drive or file server with alternative filter settings and correlation processors if required Getting Started This help bar may be increased in size by dragging its left side or made full size with the maximise button It may be removed from the display with its Close button or via the
48. ected The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Radcom is not responsible for problems caused by changes made after the publication of the software in the operating characteristics of the computer hardware test instruments or operating systems nor for problems in the interaction of the Program with non Radcom software components Limitation of Remedies Radcom s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be as follows a With respect to defective media during the warranty period Radcom will replace media not meeting Radcom s limited warranty if returned to Radcom with a copy of your receipt b With respect to warranted programs in all situations involving performance or non performance during the warranty period your remedy is 1 the correction or bypass by Radcom of program defects or 2 if after repeated efforts Radcom is unable to make the Program operate as warranted you shall be entitled to a refund of the money paid In no event will Radcom be liable to you for any lost profits lost saving or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the inability to use any program even if Radcom have been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Update Policy In order to be able to obtain updates of the Program during the warranty period
49. ed training on water conservation outreach methods and also planned to assist in outreach at the Department of Public Services educational booth at the annual Medway Pride Day celebration There were a total of fourteen attendees at the Outreach and Education training session including the Director and the Deputy Director of the Department of Public Services a Water and Sewer W amp S Commissioner the W amp S Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent W amp S operators and staff The water conservationist spoke about how to reach out to existing local organizations and combine forces on water conservation education It was explained how water conservation is a community effort wherein the water department schools and community organizations like the local garden club all play a vital role Following the water conservation outreach training the Department of Public Services staff ran an educational water conservation booth of the Town s annual festival Medway Pride Day Educational materials were distributed to the public The grant monies funded educational materials several hours of consultant assistance 1n the form of outreach implementation while the Town funded all personnel hours In the initial work scope an elementary school visit was planned Medway eliminated the school visit and in its place the Department of Public Services erected and manned an educational booth at the Town s annual Medway Pride Day Festival The festival is
50. evels I recommend RADCOM Technologies Multilog Data logger for the solution This logger is a standard 4 channel unit and can be equipped with a telephone line modem or a cellular interface The unit is completely battery powered water proof with a guarantee battery life of 5 years The logger downloads into a very powerful multi licensed software package as well as alarms out for high low and minimum nightline data points The logger can read a 4 20 mA input as well as power its own internal or external pressure and flow sensors 1 4 2012 Liston Utility Services Recommendations Continue leak detection survey to maintain system e That all compound and turbine water meter accounts be investigated for potential unaccounted for water That these accounts be data logged and then sized properly based upon the data results You may also want to look at all 2 inch displacement meters as well I would like to thank the Town of Medway for the opportunity to serve you and look forward to doing your leak detection surveys in the future If you have any questions on the report and or would like to speak further on my recommendations please call me at Our goal is to serve clients to the best of our ability Thank you for choosing to do business with us Sincerely James D Liston Liston Utility Service www listonutilityservices com Um q istonutilityservices com 1 4 2012 Liston Utility Services Liston Utility Services 19 Mauriel
51. h has never had a USB ooundSens case connected to it you should install the USB driver E From the installation CD double click the O cud CL uem USB Drivers folder AUTORON installer MFC Application Setup Information 1 KB mainlaga1 160 x 119 Bitmap Image register Text Document 1 KB Readme setup olrak MFC Application E bes A 1 m Settings t eth Double click the Prelnstaller icon System file ccu slabbus slabbus Security Catalog Setup Information 10 KB 9 KB slabcomm vxd Virtual device driver 24 KB slabser aaaj Syste 2231 KB slabser Security Catalog System file LL MO slabunin2k slabunin uzk i Windows Setup API U2K File Windows R 2000 DDK provider 1 KB Y slabunin u98 slabvcd vxd slabwcr wxd U98 File A Virtual device driver Virtual device driver 1 KB 13 KB 30 KB slabwdm PELE slabvxd slabw2k Setup Information Setup Information 11 KB 5 KB A slabwh95 A slabwhnt System file FEF System File 7 KB HH 6 KB E sa Install Driver Setup Information 5 KB Click Install to install the driver CP210 amp USB ta UART Bridge Controller Driver Set C Program Files SiLabs MCUCP21 Ux Prelnstaller The Prelnstaller program will display this message if the driver installs correctly Click OK to continue SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 63 of 63
52. he recording interval to that time This will help reduce the detection of noise which is due to legitimate consumption This is also partly the reason why we suggest 3 recordings If a logger detects a noise which can be put down to legitimate usage then hopefully on the second or third recording the usage will have stopped e cares E Some combinations of sample periods and je Recording Interval 115 Minutes number of recordings will cause excess r memory usage This is due to memory size emor Usage restrictions in the logger SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 15 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Quick Recording Series Setup After you are happy with the settings in the setup window click OK 14 25 14 14 40 24 14 55 34 15 10 44 Start Senes oR le AtTime Date 03 07 2007 14 10 00 ae C wait 15 Minutes y Cancel Sample Period seconds A Small Diameter Metal 10 _fa Lange Diameter Metal 20 C Plastic 30 User Defined e Number of Recordings Recording Interval 15 Minutes The SoundSens software should Quick Recording Series Setu i E communicate with the suitcase 15 43 12 15 50 72 15 52 32 15 54 42 nitialising Suitcase Estimated Time Remaining O min 12 sec C User Defined A e Number of Recordings f Recording Interval 2 Minutes SoundSens The SoundSens
53. ication Test With the carry case or cases E Radcom SoundSens Untitled connected to your PC or Laptop H click the sixth icon on the menu Wey ay e bar The software will now communicate with the case or cases and loggers The list which pops up shows the logger positions in the case If any Bux loggers have failed to communicate em they will be missing from this list Site Info 00 74 Cn C oh Click Ok Wizard Bar Type a name D New F for your file 5 Open 07 07 03 10 13 34 ssd M dcos 3 07_07_03_15_46_04 ssd ocuments o7_o7_05_ 09 15 00 ssd 1 Recording Setup M a ke sure th e 3 E ee ssd l 07 07 09 10 55 36 ssd 2 Create Pipe Layout f E 4 a m E h de TRIER Ejo7 07 09 1 1 D0 pa not been used y Brom AS Y Savater EachrS My Computer Stage y My Network File name SoundSens Tesi M 3 laces Save as type Sounds ens Document ssd Cancel You will only be prompted to type a file name if you have not clicked save before Every other time you click save the updates will be saved but no other action will be required SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 12 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Quick recording setup Wizard Bar x File Comms Correlation View Tools windo 3 H E Dn New O ae Gl amp BB la i sei E A Wizard
54. ices conducted the comprehensive correlation leak detection survey on the water distribution system of the Fown of Medway MA as outlined in the Scope of work dated August 30 2011 This survey was performed on 74 miles of distribution system to reduce unaccounted for water by 1dentifying hidden and surfaced leaks The leak correlation survey consists of magnetically connecting leak correlating dataloggers to every intersection of the water distribution system to be surveyed This is accomplished by attaching SoundSens Loggers to hydrants hydrant valves mainline valves and or service connections The loggers are programmed to turn on at pre determined intervals and collect leak noise data Once the data has been stored in the loggers they are then retrieved and placed into a docking station for downloading into the leak correlation software for analyzing Once the data from the loggers collected are downloaded into the software a diagram is completed that connects adjacent loggers The data 1s then analyzed for potential leakage When a leak had been identified additional correlations may be performed to pinpoint the exact location of the leak Once completely satisfied with the location the water department is notified and the leak is turned into the water department for repair The survey was performed entirely by James D Liston utilizing Radcom Technologies correlating system SoundSens 1 4 2012 Liston Utility Services During the survey a
55. ide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 20 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Daytime Quick Recording Setup This sets up a recording session which will start after a 30 minute delay Three recordings will be made each 20 seconds long five minutes apart Delay to start of recording 30 min Interval between recordings o min Length or each recording 20 sec Number of recordings 3 Check the table at the bottom of this page to see if it is suitable for your test 1 Press MODIFY to cycle through the menu options until you see Set recording 1 2 Press OK to setup the quick recording If the loggers contain any data then it will be downloaded before the new recording is set up This ensures that the data in the loggers cannot be lost accidentally by setting up a new recording All recordings will be available for download in the SoundSens software When the recording setup is complete the screen will show a confirmation message e g 4 LOGGERS eris PROGRAMMED 000 The number of loggers programmed is displayed and the right side of the screen shows a map of the positions of the programmed pods O represents a logger present and a shows a vacant position If this differs from the actual positions of the loggers below the most likely explanation is that the windows on top of the pods are dirty or that an object is on top of the loggers Short distances Metre Long distances Metre
56. isation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Dealing With Data Creating A Pipe Layout It is possible to either create a basic schematic layout of the underground pipe work or add a background image for illustration purposes Pipe Layout Menu Add map Move pipe layout items Logger correlation background image selection Show Hide pipe layout toolbar Adjust zoom level SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 33 of 63 TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Add a background image optional Pipe Layout Backerond Bitmap Pipe Layout Background Bitmap File Pisa Bitmap Pipe Layout Background Bitmap 4 Horizontal 100 I Vertical 100 Eile Comms Correlation View Tools Window Help oe Ey Al Click the Add Map Background Image button x Click Browse and use the standard windows explorer interface to locate a browse bitmap bmp file to use as a MEE background You must click the Display Bitmap tick box for it to appear on the layout By default it is not ticked At a later stage you can go back to this menu and un tick this option to remove the map 0 a G amp BB BS By uj E x 1 Recording Setup 2 Create Pipe Layout 3 Download 4 Correlate Save After Each Stage Join Text Comment 3723 No Scheduled Recordings SoundSens 7 Search Topics Search Results
57. k detection surveyor returned to the site and confirmed there was no longer any leakage For more in depth information on any of the aforementioned subjects please refer to the Leak Detection Survey Report Attachment B The table below summarizes the water and monetary savings attributed to water conservation grant 4 Work specifically leak detection and repair Task gal year S year Leak Detection amp Repair 18 921 600 S 23 900 The water savings in dollar amount were arrived at by applying Medway s cost to produce and deliver water as described above of 0 00127 per gallon to the leakage found in the leak detection survey The third successful task of the Water Conservation Grant was for Medway to conduct service meter replacement Meter error data was obtained from a recently water audit see Appendix C Meter calibration was not part of the meter replacement work The replacement work was funded by the Medway Department of Public Services Water and Sewer Division as a financial match to the conservation grant During the grant period Medway replaced one hundred thirty two 132 5 8 residential service meters All newly installed meters were the Department s standard Sensus Metering Systems Service meters were replaced by age oldest meters being the priority Exceptions were when the meter failed stopped completely and was no longer registering flow Accurate billing savings was calculated by applying
58. k recording setup Set recording 2 2am start overnight quick recording setup Recording setup Custom recording setup Download data Stored data Set time date SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 19 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Set Time Date Setting the time is rarely necessary as the unit contains an accurate clock and when connected to a PC the time and date are updated Press MODIFY to cycle through the menu options until you see Set Time Date Press OK to enter edit mode Use the MODIFY key to change the value Press OK to move to the next value p IM Recording options There are three options for setting up a new recording 1 Daytime Quick Recording 2 Overnight Quick Recording 3 Custom Recording This table should assist you in deciding weather one of the pre programmed sessions will be suitable or if you need to set up a custom recording Short distances Metre Long distances Metre Very long distances EA Up to 6 Metal 10 Seconds 10 20 Seconds 1000 8 Metal 20 Seconds 20 30 Seconds 800 Up to 6 AC 10 Seconds 20 Seconds 500 8 AC 0 Seconds 80 30Secnds 500 Upto 4 MDPE PVC 30 Seconds 50 60Seconds 100 To j 4 MDPE PVC 60Secods 50 120 Seconds 100 _300 Steel _ 242PP j 20Secods X 500 60 Seconds 1000 SoundSens User Gu
59. ke t masa Company Town of Medway Address 155 Village Street RA AT D us avisa USES RGTR ats E AENOR A BAND s CAS IN S RIA duit MEN mm VASTE eet meae tp EE Heim reri PN PA PINE hte bet EITC MANS RR AN OOS hiai ET Ste TATE pi eh s Yi erit em t Stet ALME City Medway State Massachusetts 02053 MuR CH qiie disse BEES PNT IED NET HENS ele rens TESTE SORS ORE O APS NAG RAS TES REPRE atout Aa EA rel e tPA SEAGER AAA RE am FONTAN RSA Y VEI Der cae MP TE Ste ag LSR ET RET ARE NM te st adapta e ayar M 4 em 4 p E DA e jz El Address be Ub ge AA 4 H A 3 mi de DO boo hu amp od P px e at 5 A LN heme LL E PUGS REE SINNER AEM SAM ARCA Cd o ID AAR Ne ti IRL STG Stee i sal a Ag Ir resi Ed One Natu m cA ATA amid x PPM EE SAPARD SI Mail E aa Wan Ca AN RT Cul TANE a eM AA ENTITY Yo ote 2 Lea uat m Aron A PA AAS RDO NY Tae AE AEA NOn 2 24 a DE ol T Uo N indication of Leak Leak Detected at Leak appears Cover fo be on PLONE IS A SAU de DE CLIP NEA EU SIE SR NNNM 5 lt sonic mA Surfaced Water En Correlation m METRE D Estimated Leakage LCS LEER etri ANOTAR PMMA rt SHIRE ITE ITS LEE APE AD ORT aT THE TPR t IL NS ECM ain Valve i maL trum ie o M AE AI e e E 1 i i t i ae to ft eae A E m E a pps i E i i i i i 5 i dedu i 4 TUUM retenti nur A RAM eme mi ee es eee ewe velare ERE DE TORRENT TTS TNT SES m STN BR XS ERAN ATAR
60. lo Drive Stoneham MA 02180 2775 781 635 7711 781 435 1480 Fax n TA Medway Leak Correlation Survey Tests Survey Test 1 Date November 28 2011 Juniper Road Curtis Landing Hunter Lane Causeway Street Puddingstone Hickory Drive survey Test 2 Date November 28 2011 sun Valley Drive Ellis Street Saddle Hill Road Spruce Road Bridle Path Way Cardinal Lane Hill View Terrace Golden Rod Drive Survey Test 3 Date November 29 2011 Village Street Lewis Drive Lakeshore Drive Chandlewood Drive Island Road Popomatic Street Walker Street Pearl Street Oakland Street Survey Test 4 Date November 29 2011 Gable Way Dean Street Crestview Avenue Queen Way Villa Drive Kelley Street Orchard Circle Henry Avenue Malloy Avenue Survey Test 5 Date November 30 2011 Oakview Circle Oakland Street Vernon Road Chestnut Street New City Road Crooks Street North Street Survey Test 6 Date November 30 2011 Fuller Brook Lane Schoo Street Broad Street North Street Holliston Street Village Street Stanford Street River Street Anderson Street Ave Survey Test 7 Date December 1 2011 Dogwood Lane Azalea Drive Pheasant Run Road Quail Drive Hookset Circle Bayberry Lane summer Street School Survey Test 8 Date December 1 2011 Highland Street Oak Street Fales Street Knollwood Road 2 New Delevopments Milford Street Survey Test 9 Date December 2 2011 Laurelwood Lane Milford Street
61. n countdown time or the time and date if recordings have finished Setting up Recording Followed by The number of loggers programmed depends on the number of loggers in the case Each 0 shown on the right represents a logger in the case 8 Loggers 0000 Programmed 0000 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 29 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Download Data From Loggers to Carry Case Download Data Press OK Display will show Press any key to wake up display gt Downloading From Time and Date should be displayed Loggers Press MODIFY four times Followed by Display should read Downloading 0000 Download Data Complete 0000 OK To Start The number of loggers downloaded in the case is represented by a 0 shown on the right hand side of the display When the download data option is used the data is read from the loggers and held in the memory of the case It can then be downloaded to the SoundSens software at a later stage SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 30 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD View Stored Data View Stored Data Press any key to wake up display Time and Date should be displayed Press MODIFY five times Display should read Stored Data OK To View Display will show recording in the memory of the cas
62. ndustry standards have been refined over decades and will certainly improve any water utilities program and yield water savings Additionally service meter testing would be best conducted regularly throughout the year rather than being batched in large groups over large spans of time With frequent testing the training the operators receive will better be reinforced and retained Finally when each meter is tested the customer s water use history should be recorded along with the meter error The Department will be able to track how water use impacts meter error and looking forward incorporate this knowledge into their meter replacement program Recommendations There are several recommendations for each task which if implemented will improve recording of flows for sources of supply and distribution system measurement systems Annual leak detection surveys are recommended to identify and subsequently repair leaks The Department is encouraged to implement a routine hydrant maintenance and inspection program to check hydrants for unauthorized use and complete shutdown Speaking generally about water loss and unaccounted for water unmetered authorized uses and miscellaneous losses will always be difficult categories to quantify Estimable sources of unmetered use such as fire fighting bleeders water main flushing storage tank overflows sewer system maintenance street cleaning and construction can best be accounted for by working with th
63. ng data from the pods a confirmation message is shown This is the same format used after setting up a recording and shows which loggers have transferred data DOWNLOAD a COMPLETE O Viewing Stored Data Details This option shows a summary of data sets stored in the SoundSens i A set is the collection of data transferred during a download The summary shows the set number number of pods used and the start time of the first recording e g SET 02 PODS U6 09 50 20 7027 07 1 Select the Stored Data option with MODIFY 2 Press OK to view the summary for the first set 3 Press OK to view the next set When all sets have been displayed there is an option to delete the last set Note the delete operation cannot be undone 1 Select the Stored Data option with MODIFY 2 Press OK until all the sets have been seen and the message Remove last set is shown To delete the data use the MODIFY key to select YES then press OK Memory Capacity There is enough memory in the case to hold 4 downloads from 8 SoundSens correlator pods which are full of data When the case and all the pods are full of data you will not be able to record any more and you will see Memory Full on the display Either download the data to a PC or erase some data from the View Data menu One pod will hold approximately 120 seconds of data SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 25 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and c
64. nonons 63 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 4 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Introduction Components SoundSens correlation pods SoundSens carry case ooftware CD Mains charger Download leads 1 x Serial 1 x USB Concept The SoundSens system comprises a powerful software package and the new SoundSens i pods which can be setup in the field with or without a PC Recordings can be stored in the memory of the pod or the unit can be used with a PC to correlate in the field as a multipoint unit carrying out the test straight away or as a delayed test ie over night ooundSens i can store four sets of recording sessions This is equivalent to 4 nights of data storage The SoundSens PC software contains help files for using the PC to setup download and analyse recordings This manual was written using SoundSens software version 3 2 1 and Radcom SoundSens i sensors SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 5 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Charging the Carry Case The carry case contains rechargeable batteries It must be charged for 24 hours before first use Re charge the carry case when the battery status LED starts to flash RED The data will be lost if the unit goes completely flat However the battery low LED will give plenty of notice of a low battery i e days and should b
65. ns F2 Jf Options ilez Jr ur Pipe Layout Enter grid values to set the precision of items placed on the layout and the survey sweep configuration Survey sweep can be used to automaticaly 3 Seay Pipe Layout Grid Survey Sweep Units 10 Y Units 10 Layout Automatically Build f Line Pipe Defaults Star Printer Settings F Mulipl I l C Fitto page Full Size pe ernie Pipe Material Pipe Colour Asbestos Cement Cast Iron o Copper CSS Concrete EE y To change the colour of the pipes on the pipe layout double click on the coloured area Select a new colour from the menu which pops up on the screen and then click OK Edit Pipe Colour e Select the required pipe colour From the list and select OK or double click Ehe required colour Cast Iran a tt i Cancel SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 51 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Correlation tab By default only one peak will be highlighted with it s value displayed on the graph You can change this to a higher number if Mid peak suppression If the logger hears nothing then it may put a large peak in the centre of the correlation graph This option will preferred prevent it from happening Options EE Correlation Configures how peaks should be detected and displayed The kumber of peaks to highlight or a p
66. numm aei TECHNOLOGIES LTD Soundsens A Leak Localisation amp Correlation System b User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Sentry House 10 Romsey Industrial Park Greatbridge Road Romsey Hampshire UK 051 OHR Tel 44 0 1794 528 700 Fax 44 0 1794 528 760 TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Record of Amendments Keep this record in the front of the User Manual When the document has been amended write the amendment number the date the paragraph numbers affected by the amendment and your initials in the table below Amendment Amendment Reason for Re Issue Amended by Number Date Paragraph Number s Amended 1 0 9 July 2007 First draft AMB 1 1 18 July 2007 AMB 1 2 16 Jan 2008 Added information about charging AMB 1 3 28 May 2008 Added more information about changing AMB default sensor type SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 2 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Contents IRECOIGLOTAImODnOImie PIS acne 2 MPO GUC oo nn 005 0 0 0 09 0 000 9009 o ERU c ed DINE ERG ANdC 5 COMPONEN oair Aan E E E E E E E E AE E O MINI RITIENI US UM 5 Qe X re 5 OS FANN the Carny AS Ci c M 6 SEUNG UD SONA SEN aecrcectencancosncauecsuncednescmactessemasitnesimantecseneaeeasossaunsn
67. o begin installation Click install to continue Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 61 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation RADCONN TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens InstallShield Wizard Setup Type E E ahs es rede Select notch filter value for ESE 000000000 electrical noise rejection By OO adig default 50Hz is selected for the O 50Hz United Kingdom United Ki ngdom Then click next Y 5Hz Outside United Kingdom this option can be changed from within the software after installation Tools gt Options gt Pipe Layout SoundSens InstallShield Wizard Click Finish to complete the installation InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing SoundSens on your computer SoundSens Finally close the Radcom Software Installer Please now follow the USB driver instructions Radcom Technologies Ltd El Sent House 110 Romsey Industrial Park Greatbridge Road Copyright 2 2005 Radcom Technologies Ltd Cancel SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 62 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD USB Driver Installation Instructions If you are installing the SoundSens software on a PC whic
68. o save battery power Wake up the display by pressing any key It should show the current recording session countdown time or the time and date if recordings have finished 14 31 04 02 07 Recording in progress SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 28 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Set User Defined Recording oet User Defined Recording Press any key to wake up display Time and Date should be displayed After the loggers have been programmed the display will change to a countdown timer showing the time until the recording starts and the Press MODIFY three times Display should read Recording Setup OK To Start number of recordings left number in brackets Press OK Display will show 14 31 04 02 07 Recording Start Rec 00 00 00 3 Delay 01Min Press OK to accept Display will show If a recording is taking place then the display will show the Length of each following message Recording Press OK to accept Display will show Recording Interval Delay 01Min 14 31 04 02 07 Recording in progress Press OK to accept Display will show Please Note Number of When the loggers have been programmed the display Recording 3 will switch off after 20 seconds to save battery power Press OK to accept Wake up the display by pressing any key It should Display will show show the current recording sessio
69. oin Text Comment and the serial of each logger used Putting loggers on the map Start by selecting a logger and with the mouse button held down drag and drop it from the toolbar onto the pipe layout area It is not important to place the loggers precisely as the software pays no attention to position on the screen The most important data is pipe length and material type which is entered later Radcom SoundSens Pipe Layout 2 File Comms Correlation View Tools Window Help 2151016 BE BS Bs 5 ce Wizard Bar x t Fo 2 ug 9 SoundSens nj x D New Search Topics Search Results c3 Introduction ta Open Getting Started Wizard Bar Connecting the Hardware 1 Recording Setup Configuring a Recording Introduction 2 Create Pipe Layout SoundSens is a powerful software package used with SoundSens CP Correlation Pod Loggers to identify the presence of leaks in pipe work and determine the actual position 3 Download ofthose leaks using correlation techniques The Leak noise data is stored by the SoundSens software onto the PC s internal T Hard Drive or can be stored across a 4 Correlate Network to a File Server Correlation analysis can be undertaken On site with a Lap Top PC or can be downloaded from the Correlating Pods at a E Save later time Furthermore the collected data can be re analysed from the files stored on Save After Each Stage the PC s hard drive or file server with alternative filter settings
70. omatically Save Document after major operations Software Made Measurement Units Normal Metric C Advanced Imperial Fipe Materials Database CAProgram Files Fiadcam Technologies S aundS Default Open Path cam Y Documents S aundS en Options MEE Communications Select the comm port to use to connect the soundens suitcase to the PC Use Help Find Available Ports for more information on available ports J PEE A The currently selected sensor Is shown here cM8 vw Monitor USB Ports Prompt when USB device connection changes Synchronisation Confirmation Iw Prompt on detailed setup Prompt on quick setup To change the sensor type follow the next instruction Hielo Find Available Ports SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 57 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Options kl EJ El Communications Select the comm port to use to connect the saundens suitcase to A the PC Use Help Find Available Ports for more information on available ports a po General Communications Recording Defaults Fipe Layout Correlation Exhaustive Correlation Le Sensor Type Production Sensor IIl Ele Pre Production Sensor Production Sensor Production Sensor Iv Monitor USE Ports a Synchronization Confirmation gt Prompt on detailed setup Prompt on quick setup Click the drop down men
71. on and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Downloading Loggers Multiple Suitcases ooccooccccccocncocncocncococononanonononcnnncnnnnnnans 40 Sojo AAA EE e OO OO IIA 41 TNE Ba e Recordando iii stc da 44 Recording Graph Advance Features ccooccccccoccconcconocononcncoconanocanonanonnnnnnonanonanenanenanes 45 SoundSens Software Advanced Configuration ooccocccoccconcconconnconnnocnonnonanonnnonnnoncnnanonoss 47 The General tab oooccccccccncccccococonocononononcnnnnonanonononononnnnnnonanonannnanonnnnnrnnanonanenanennnencnnas 47 The General tab continued emisario 48 lied A OO OO 49 The Recording IICTAUINS TAD RN M 50 la A E 51 iI E6803 102 010 EE tates eared E ERATE EEEE T E EE sects 52 The Exhaustive Correlation tab cooccooccconcconioconoconoonnconocanocanonononnnnnnonanonanonanonnnenconos 53 The SAD CODES TD sra split idpispia nicas eTO lado lacada 54 The Graph ODUODS TaD rr 55 OUDIO NOOU METTE E E E EEE E E N 56 Carry Case Not Communicating with PC or Laptop occcocccocccociconccnnconnnocnconinaninanononos 56 ICOM CE SENSOR VO RITTER 56 Change Sensor Type ccccccccscceseceseceeeceeecueeseeceueceeeceeeseeseeesueseueseeeseeesaeeseesaueseeeseeegs 57 yoo NETT 59 q a 59 Iisrall atop IASTUCIONS ea eE A E EE tes sett attese tores rico pcia 60 USB Driver Installation InStructiONS ooccocccocncccnconnconconnconnnocnnoconanonanonnnnonnoncnna
72. ons specify weather to correlate every logger with every other logger in the layout or perform sufficient correlations to ensure full pipe network coverage By default these boxes are not ticked Exhaustive correlation using All Logger Pairs may take significantly longer on a large pipe network SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 53 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Graph Colours tab To access the tabs past Exhaustive Correlation you need to click the right hand arrow as indicated on this diagram Lancel Configures the styles and colours used to display data graphs as well as fonts for axis and graph text select Defaults to return to the default settings Options Graph Colours Styles Graph Line 1 gt Background Graph Line 2 Axis Graph Line 3 Grid Lines Graph Line 4 Limit Lines ___ Graph Line 5 e te Enable Style Change Graph Line 6 Style Graph Line F Soda Enable Style Change Graph Line 8 Style Defaults Axis Fant Arial Te Font Arial m ss Graph Line 1 a Click any of the buttons to change a colour MA Select the colour andor style for the graph item Gradie graph background and create a shaded background in the current graphs colour Sample MM Select Colour Select Style ERE REE
73. orrelation TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens Case User Interface Summary Press any key to Time and Date wake up display First screen is always Press Modify Time and Date oet Recording 1 30 Min Delay Press OK to select an item Further explanation below Stored Data OK To View Press Modify Set Time Date OK To Start Pressing Modify returns to Time and Date SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 26 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Set Recording 1 30 Minute Delay Set Recording 1 30 Min Delay Press OK Press any key to wake up display Time and Date should be displayed A recording session will be set up with the following settings Press MODIFY once Display should read 3 Recordings 20sec Duration Set Recording 1 5 min Intervals 30 Min Delay This is not shown on the display The display will show The number of loggers programmed Setting up depends on the number of loggers in the recordings case Each 0 shown on the right represents a Followed by logger in the case 8 Loggers 0000 Programmed 0000 The display will then change to a countdown timer showing the time until the recording starts and the number of recordings left number in brackets If a recording is taking place then the display will show the following message 14 31 04 02 07 Rec 00 00 00 3
74. ough 2 Length Of Each Recording e 10 20 30 or 60 seconds 3 Recording Interval time between recordings e 1 2 5 10 15 20 30 45 or 60 minutes 4 Number Of Recordings e 10 20 30 or 60 seconds This table should assist in selecting the recording options you need Short distances Metre Long distances Metre Very long distances NENNEN EN Up to 6 Metal 10 Seconds 10 20 Seconds 1000 8 Metal 20 Seconds 20 30 Seconds 800 Up to 6 AC 10 Seconds 20 Seconds 800 d 7 8 AC A Seconds 80 30Secnds 500 To o J j Upto 4 MDPE PVC 30 Seconds 50 60Seconds 100 To 4 MDPE PVC 60Secods 50 120 Seconds 100 _300 Steel 23 2 20Seconds 500 60 Seconds 1000 NOTE On sites with mixed pipe material always select the longest sample period So if you have some 6 and some 8 Metal less than 500 metre lengths select 20 seconds The recording interval needs to be set with local knowledge in mind Think of how long it takes for a toilet to fill in your local area and set the recording interval to that time This will help reduce the detection of noise which is due to legitimate consumption This is also partly the reason why we suggest 3 recordings If a logger detects a noise which can be put down to legitimate usage then hopefully on the second or third recording the usage will have stopped Continued SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies
75. outreach and 2 education program and conservation policies A water conservationist will conduct training on water conservation and outreach methods which will be attended by Department of Public Services administrators Medway Water amp Sewer Commissioners and Water amp Sewer Division operators and staff An educational booth will be planned and staffed at the annual Medway Pride Day celebration by Water and Sewer Division personnel This effort will include teaching practical steps about water conservation and distributing educational and conservation materials Task 4 Meter Replacement Program Purchase and install up to fifty 50 new service meters which will replace meters over ten 10 years old Describe the selection process for choosing which meters to replace Document the make model size and number of particular meters replaced Summarize the requisite savings from accurate billing statements as the result of replaced meters This task is part of the Department s match Successes The first and second tasks of the Water Conservation Grant required the Medway Department of Public Services Water and Sewer Division to conduct a leak detection survey and follow up with repairs An experienced leak detection surveyor conducted a comprehensive leak detection survey of the entire distribution system seventy four 74 miles of water mains with continuing support from the Department Leak detection leads to reduced water loss
76. pany Y ou may not distribute copies of the Program or related documentation to others Y ou may not modify or translate the Program or related documentation without the prior written consent of Radcom You may not use copy modify or transfer the Program or documentation or any copy thereof or permit anyone else to do so except as expressly provided in this agreement Back up and Transfer You may make one 1 copy of the Program solely for your own back up purposes You must reproduce and include the copyright notice on the back up copy Transfer of Program and licence to another party may only be made after written approval from Radcom provided the other party agrees to the terms and conditions of this agreement and completes and returns a Product Registration Form to Radcom If you transfer the Program you must at the same time transfer the documentation and back up copies or transfer the documentation and destroy the back up copies accept the terms of the license agreement Print Y do not accept the terms of the license agreement ee _ lt Beck geo J cea d SoundSens InstallShield Wizard E Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files If you wish to change the location DE reel Sanden te of the installed files you may do so C Rladcom Technologies SoundSens here Click next to continue SoundSens InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready t
77. rcentage confidence may be set all peaks above this pem al Peak Detection Peak Suppression f Number of Peaks iw Mid peak Suppression 10 01 f Percentage Threshold Es Peak Width secs 10 01 Leak Location Markers Out af Brackets Markers i Confidence Colours Iw Distance fram logger Colours from pg x Marker ERES 5 Marker EA to 100 z Background Background Display Threshold on Graph Leak Marker Optimization Default Correlation Graph type Optimise leak markers within 1 Metres LA Distance Domain A MAA AAA Change the default colours of your leak location and out of bracket markers here SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 52 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD The Exhaustive Correlation tab The default option here is All Recordings This will perform correlation using all the recordings in the loggers Use Pop up Significant Correlations to automatically display the graph or graphs for locations most likely to have leaks Options EJE3 ii Exhaustive Correlation S lect All Recordings to corelate all logger recordings Pop up Significant Correlations will automatically display detailed correlation graphs s ence Exhaustive Correlation i All Recordings Pop up Significant Correlations All Logger Pairs if Pipe Layout All Logger Pairs if Survey Sweep x The All Logger Pairs opti
78. s 2 Create Pipe Layout 3 Download Laj 1 Download Completed Successfully Loggers Will Be Excluded A If a ny fa i to commu nicate yOU A The Following laggers will be excluded beacuse they have no recorded data will see this error message 3731 Save SoundSens User Guide ORadcom Technologies Ltd Page 39 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Downloading Loggers Multiple Suitcases Connect the suitcases together as shown in the section Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together Connect the USB cable to the first suitcase Click the Download button The software will ask for conformation about the number of cases If this number is incorrect ensure the USB cable is connected to the first suitcase and that all the cases are connected together correctly If the number of cases is correct then the download can begin After each box of loggers has been downloaded the software will ask for the USB cable to be moved to the next box in the line This process will be repeated until all the connected boxes have been downloaded SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 40 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Correlation After the data has been downloaded correlation begins automatically Hadcom SoundSens barrack road 3 ssd iie Comms Correlation View Tools Window Help S l
79. s for pipe materials and lengths are shown below Short distances Metre Long distances Metre Very long distances Upto6 Metal 10 Seconds X 500 10 20 Seconds 1000 8 Metal 20 Seconds 400 20 30 Seconds 800 Upto6 AC 10 Seconds 100 20 Seconds 50 M 8 AC AN Seconds 80 30Secnds X 500 Upto 4 MDPE PVC 30 Seconds 50 60Secnds 100 4 MDPE PVC 60 Seconds 50 120 Seconds 100 amp 300 Steel 23A 20Seconds X 500 60 Seconds 1000 NOTE On sites with mixed pipe material always select the longest sample period So if you have some 6 and some 8 Metal less than 500 metre lengths select 20 seconds jjj Number of Recordings 5 m Set the number of recordings jer Recording Interval 15 Minutes max 9 and set the recording interval between 1 minute and 3 hours Memory Usage D The recording interval is the gap between the START times of each recording e g if three recordings of 1 minute each are set to start at 1AM with a recording interval of 1 hour then the start times will be 1am 2am 3am If the recording interval is 15 minutes then the start times will be 1am 1 15am and 1 30 am Radcom recommends 3 recordings see explanation below The recording interval needs to be set with local knowledge in mind Think of how long it takes for a toilet to fill in your local area and set t
80. sation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Setup Without PC Basic Carry Case Operation Please note When the carry case is not being used it will switch to a low power standby mode for battery conservation so the carry case display will turn off after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed If you are in the middle of making any changes or setting up a recording session you will have to start again The carry case display can be reactivated by pressing OK CANCEL or MODIFY The first thing you see on the display will always be the time and date You must check that this is correct before setting up a recording However the chances of the time being wrong are very small because every time the SoundSens software communicates with the carry case it will synchronise the time In addition to the time date this screen can also show e BATTERY LOW if the battery needs charging e BATTERY CHARGING when the charger is plugged in e Recording countdown time until next recordings starts if neither of the above apply and a recording has been set up The format for the recording countdown is HH MM SS N HH Hours MM Minutes oo Seconds N Number of recordings remaining Pressing the MODIFY key cycles through the main options To select an option press OK Pressing CANCEL returns to the time date screen Main options Press Modify to cycle through e Time Date Set recording 1 30min delay daytime quic
81. st select the correct communications port manually IEEE Window Help Options From the Tools menu click Options Import Export Import Pipe Layout Export Pipe Layout Edit Pipe Layout Id s Then select the Communications tab see below Options SEE Communications Select the comm port ta use to connect the soundens suitcase to the PC Use Help Find Available Ports for more information on available ports 3 non r e Iw Monitor USB Parts Prompt when USE device connection changes Synchronisation Confirmation Iv Prompt on detailed setup Prompt on quick setup Help Find Available Ports Select the correct port from the drop down list For extra help please see page 54 or contact the Radcom technical support team SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 9 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Information regarding connection via USB With the software started connect the SoundSens carry case to the PC using the USB communication cable This message will appear indicating the Found New USB Device tg software has detected the case Sensor Type Production Sensor III Port rd SoundSens i LISB Bridge Controller COMS T cance On the Sensor Type drop down menu you can select the following Found New USB Device Sensor Type Production Sensor IIT Port Pre Production Sensor Production
82. t 19 Mauriello Drive Stoneham MA 02801 2775 Ownershij Phone 781 635 7711 Fax 781 435 1480 Le Leakage Control Report Water Report Weather m SVR Tete sm sa 355 Village Street AAA Town of Medway Company i 5 Ned dt AA City Medway State Massachusetts 02053 E SHRED TAX PU An uH scs OH VI is AAA PTET ISIS POR TANTI ai ETICA EIEN MA CT ya TIS I RES SA A a9 A UE RD taa tn VA ta sn INR Le ques Ys 5 pue b i P 5 a A i l E ay oT H PE NE act is ES i a agen A t we j E pha o a qu Fut yl hy E F fh Ae V wad Tat My h ce Nu frt b LAE CA E t P 2 i jj ree hs E 3 a t Me en Exe my Tree PA ARTE ADO A Acier 4 bee O sete edd Cierre TULANE A BATUR Ca USE Mp Sat Fd SE 4 You roi CET TIRA PET Mk Cs conet SA A e a Rt AAT SRE RS TOTES LM bri We EES Sa LR RW TM BATA UE MNT DIE DID S RARE Ce Po Uer POOR TDI IB Rf EAE ot mj VU AN Ora ern DS BS entia RIS a rito a E Leak Detected at Leak appears Cover to be on indication of Leak con n Main UR EH uo et Pues a rt LC iN eie Man Vave sd Curb Valve Meter Box selected Test i POSI A E Ur S o Sot AENEA SONIC eee Surfaced Water a Corre elation P it riter oho DA SEGA IAEA DARLENE ION LEO e xs P timated Leakage 12 GPM Est B d DUM Ae Int eee ee i Mi Leak Pipe Material SCIANT M PCs UTOR ARI KFZ RED YET ST STEN SAPIEN EA a EL Er I YET ENE SEP LN ene retra OLN Rp esq f f E d
83. t is possible to set a date and time for the recording series to start VIS El NOTE Do not set a start time more than 36 hours in the future Start Series Alternativly you can set the loggers to wait for le AtTime Date a period of time before starting c Kai H5 Minutes E You can set the waiting time between 1 Em E minute and 3 hours 20 Minutes 50 Minutes Make sure you have sufficient time to deploy SM the pods before the run starts LAMP MEAS UA Me MA TAPA ARA HA L ait Recor dira Recording A Firal Iren ad Su Time Quick Recording Series Setup E Black line indicates the time now 14 25 14 14 40 24 14 55 34 15 10 44 Mart Sere DK ES t Time Date 03 07 2007 14 10 00 I EN um wait L ancel Sample Period seconds E e Small Diameter Metal 10 f Large Diameter Metal 20 t Plastic 30 User Defined En E i e Number of Recordings 5 ua Recording Interval 115 Minutes Memory Usage ENNEI 37 First light blue space is Wait time Dark blue lines are recording times SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 14 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation RADCONN TECHNOLOGIES LTD Sample Period seconds select the sample period t EAE This is determined by the pipe material and Large Diameter Metal 20 diameter t Plastic 30 User Defined E Suggested sample period
84. t leak repairs and implementing an Outreach and Education program Additionally quarterly progress reports were completed The funding source grant monies versus Medway s match or monies are described in the Successes section of the report The tasks along with their deliverables as outlined in the project scope are defined below Task 1 Leak Detection Survey Conduct a leak detection survey of the water mains and appurtenances of the water distribution system network This task will consist of a comprehensive leak detection survey of 74 miles of main hydrants gate valves and service connections As part of the leak detection survey use data loggers and a correlator to detect record analyze and pinpoint the sound created by underground water leakage Upon the identification of a leak estimate the flow rate After leaks are repaired re survey the repair sites to confirm that no other leaks remain The survey was completed by Liston Utility Services Task 2 Leak Repair Establish a priority system to implement leak repairs Repairs will be performed in conformance with the Department s water management act permit and with industry standards and will be documented with leak reports including estimates of leakage rates based on visual observation once infrastructure is exposed This task is part of the Department s match Task 3 Public Outreach Program Encourage water conservation through the implementation of a robust public
85. the licensee and persons to whom the Program is transferred in accordance with this agreement must complete and return the attached User Registration Form to Radcom If this registration form has not been received by Radcom Radcom is under no obligation to make available to you any updates Miscellaneous This license agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and shall inure to the benefit of Radcom its assigns and successors Acknowledgement You acknowledge that you have read this agreement understand it and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions You also agree that this agreement is the complete and exclusive statement between the parties and supersedes all proposals or prior agreements verbal or written and any other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement Should you have any questions concerning this agreement please contact Radcom in writing at the relevant address RADCOM Technologies Ltd Sentry House 10 Romsey Industrial Park Greatbridge Road Romsey Hampshire S051 OHR Tel 44 0 1794 528 700 e Fax 44 0 1794 528 760 SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 59 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation TECHNOLOGIES LTD Installation Instructions Soundsens USE Drivers Put the CD in your PC drive and double click the installer icon ls l installer setup Information MI installer MFC
86. total of 5 hydrant A leak report sheet as y Leaks Located Type Location aks were located they onsist ted of 4 service leaks and vell as the correlation data is included in this report s Stated Leakage GPD Service 10 Fisher Street 4 GPM Service 7 Evergreen Street 10 GPM Service 43 Lovering Street 10 GPM Service 60 Winthrop Street 11 GPM Hydrant 15 Delmar Road 1 GPM Total Estimated Leakage 36 GPM 18 921 600 Gallons per Year 18 92 million gallons of water 1 4 2012 Liston Utility Services Conclusion i found the water distribution system to be in excellent condition Unaccounted for water is a very complex issue with many variables involved with undetected leaks being one of those variables A water department requires timely and accurate data from their master meters feeding the distribution system to help determine if and when a leak survey needs to be performed The survey should not be performed solely on the absence of time since the last survey It should be based upon accurate flow data into the distribution system The data that should be look at is total consumption minimum night rates If the consumption starts to rise then at a certain threshold a new leak survey should be performed If a SCADA system is unavailable to monitor master meters then a battery powered telemetry datalogging system should be utilized at all the master metered sites as well as storage tank to monitor l
87. ty Services try s to maintain a maximum distance between sensors to 400 feet This is done because 2 sensors must detect the indication of leakage in order to correlate and pinpoint the location of the leak Leak sound travels at greater distances in metal pipes such as cast and ductile iron pipes Asbestos Cement pipes are not as good but close to iron pipes in terms of leak noise traveling Plastic pipes should have the sensors placed no more than 200 feet apart to accurately detect and pinpoint the presence of leakage o 0 If hydrants are spaced 300 feet apart SoundSens will be deployed every 300 feet Additional sensors will be placed at intersections for more contacts not required To correlate you need at least 2 sensors to hear that same leak 2 Standard Operation Procedure to perform a SoundSens Leak correlation Survey Have a distribution map of the system to be surveyed On site the SoundSens Correlating dataloggers are programmed a delay time to deploy the loggers and then perform 2 separate leak survey correlations The correlations are spaced between 5 minutes and 10 minutes apart Each logger has a specific identity number programmed into it The distribution map is marked where each logger has been deployed In the correlating software a diagram is completed where the loggers are connected as they are placed in the field The information is then saved as a file listing the streets that have been surveyed The loggers are retrieved
88. u and Help Find Available Ports click on the type of sensor you have The options are Pre Production Sensor Production Sensor The original SoundSens logger Production Sensor ll Dark blue plastic logger Production Sensor Ill Otherwise known as SoundSens i Options the PC Use Help Find Available Ports for more information on available ports 3 Cancel General Communications Recording Defaults Pipe Layout Correlation Exhaustive Correlation GA el Communications Select the comm part to use to connect the soundens suitcase to Sensor Type Production Sensor After making YOur selection click Part Ic CMM e OK to save the change i Monitor USB Parts Prompt when USB device connection changes Synchronisation Confirmation iv Prompt on detailed setup Prompt on quick setup Help Find Available Ports SoundSens User Guide Radcom Technologies Ltd Page 58 of 63 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation RADCONN TECHNOLOGIES LTD SoundSens Software License Agreement Carefully read all the terms and conditions of this agreement prior to using this SoundSens Software By attempting to load the Software you indicate your acceptance of these terms and conditions License You have the non exclusive right to use the enclosed Program on a single CPU You may physically transfer the Program from one CPU to another provided that only the licensed compan
89. w Street Kadin Centre Street Chares River Road Area survey Test 19 Date December 14 2011 Howe Street PVC Survey Test 20 December 14 2011 Howe Street Lovering Street Ohlson Circle New Street Survey Test 21 December 14 2011 Holliston Street Main Street Winthrop Street Kennart Road Kenny Drive Koyview Place Survey Test 22 December 14 2011 Skyline Drive Fairway Lane Hickory Drive survev Test 23 December 15 2011 Fox Run Road Stoney Ridge Pond Hawthorne Road Castle Road Survey Test 24 December 15 2011 Hollbrook Street Survey Test 25 December 15 2011 Daniels Road Brandy Wind Road survey Test 26 December 15 2011 A qi E s a eta one Hi i A A Pat a E h K3 ngs ee un ei Aan ud go E fu A T TEM T US nli Y ub V lage street Legion Avenue P rospect street Cole Avenue Cassidy Lane Survey Test 27 December 15 2011 Campbell Street Charles Street Haven Street Village Street m f P avec ar oats ras AS a i D EERE DIA ASSYLEE FANE RAY HE AL LI t tma ESS par i ORs CURAR rm Liston Utility Services Date Porra Acc inam esa nin 19 Mauriello Drive Stoneham MA 02801 2778 Ownership Public Private Easement Phone 781 635 7711 Fax 787 435 1480 Leak Indication classification eakage Control Report T Water Report Weather p BAP PCM STARE rig ORO O PI et VIEN DE PIT AMT DERI V IM ini Py RR LAS tms atre aw Ra NI st ei PEN BA SD EY Py STF Lie AT Aarne t rats a
90. y e m IV SENTO ERU tic MNS RAM Cr CYAN AAA AH EAR Ttc TEITER UETA ERINE D AE ARRAS NE e ESSENT SS USE SEGRETERIA o P ATTIC FRE Ht Sm Ad Ice NATI TU EU OTT ETE HEME ESTER OLN EA RGR Ro woo vnu vq Ku ed pa j SOR NE a i E E her ur bs MC 0 LEON S h ias unc iA ph eter e z on a Mes v e ceu WRRETTES REE STEREOS OS Rt rime rtr PERI rr ENOTES ue TR etim HEA ESS atoms SBA ir UR RC H x ool i E p X E Pipe ID Length Diameter Material Sound Velocity Pa 290 12 Casto 3770 festsec PA S30 8 Ductie iron a072feevsec d pas 90 0 BY Ducie lon 4072 festes le 8 beak ID Leak Position _ Correlation Between Confidence Recording Time 2 i AE ISS roms a ee Pee 009010 0100 60M Lic asd L2 169 3 from 43 13 18 82 196 Dec 05 2011 12 55 16PM I BELLI 13 119 214 Ss E Dec 05 2011 ma L6 172 10 trom 13 13 19 PI Dec 05 2011 01 00 16PM IC DI Printed Dec 26 2011 05 03 40PM Recorded Dec 05 2011 12 55 16PM INN SoundSens G Users Jim Documents SoundSens Medway 2011 Test 11 Milford Gray Squirre Fisher Little Tree Summer Rustic Village to Country Lane ssd TEC H NO LOGIES LGD Leak Localisation amp Correlation Liston Utility Services Page No Date i 4 X a B E a HT SEP MANUI OPI mechan ern ae f p i Private DAMON SD Kn wat adr S P 1 Sa FA re Tae i VENENIS Sai MOTEL Y Easemen
91. y uses the Program You may not distribute copies of the Program or related documentation to others You may not modify or translate the Program or related documentation without the prior written consent of Radcom You may not use copy modify or transfer the Program or documentation or any copy thereof or permit anyone else to do so except as expressly provided in this agreement Back up and Transfer You may make one 1 copy of the Program solely for your own back up purposes You must reproduce and include the copyright notice on the back up copy Transfer of Program and license to another party may only be made after written approval from Radcom provided the other party agrees to the terms and conditions of this agreement and completes and returns a Product Registration Form to Radcom If you transfer the Program you must at the same time transfer the documentation and back up copies or transfer the documentation and destroy the back up copies Copyright The Program and its related documentation are copyrighted You may not copy the Program or its documentation except for your own back up purposes and to load the Program into the computer as part of executing the Program All other copies of the Program and its documentation are in violation of this Agreement Terms This license is effective until terminated You may terminate it by destroying the Program and documentation and all copies thereof The license will also terminate if you fail to compl
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