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1. Temperature Value Selection Repeat the operation above but select the F parameter from within the Set Variable Window and assign it to Panel_ 2 display Starting Data Display Select the Start Logging option from the QLOG menu list to start receiving data from the barometer The small USB media converters use LED indicators to show that data is being transmitted across the network These LED status indicators should now flash at the data logging rate Son Viewing the Sensor Data amp Log Logger al QLog View Edit ame Select the LCD option from the View menu option et The View Data Window will appear and display the specified number ManualCommand of panel meters to the main display Manual Entry Clear Titles jF Auto Assign Save i oor View Data Window E Qlog Logger E iew Dai QLog Edt SSS en LCD Channel 0 mV Channel 1 mV Devii Chart 1 ple View naen i 1 Lt Li w ssx l m Lia oo Li tt ta A es ing Channel 2 mV Channel 3 mV Chart 4 f E see mamu OD T amu A E Ltt _I I 31 31 3IMPRESSSPRESURO37 Channel 4 mV Channel 5 mV i i ne ae 1 l S Lt tt LI tt il Channel 6 mV Channel 7 mV Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 3 How to connect the Barometer to a PC using the SDI 12 network The following page shows how the Barom SDI12 sensor to a PC using the USB SDI12 media con2. 0 8 0 8 Deg C 40 to 85 2 2 Deg C Operating Range 40 to 85 Deg C Power Supply 10 12 18 Volts Idle mode SDI 12 0 5 RS 485 1 1 mA Active measurement SDI 12 2 1 RS 485 2 6 mA Physical Dimensions L 50 80 All models mm W 38 10 H 19 05 Vent Tube diameter 4mm All models Table of Commands The following commands are used to take readings from the barometer sensors SDI 12 Command Description aM Start measurement aD0 Obtain data a Press mbar mH20 4 C Temp Deg C RS 485 Command aM Start measurement aD0 Obtain data a Press mbar mH20 4 C Temp Deg C The Barom SDI12 and Barom 485 models can be configured to supply data values in different engineering units SDI 12 Command RS 485 Command aXR axR Results string list Default A C E A mbar B mH20 C Pascal D mbar E Temperature aXl n aXl n where n integration period in milli seconds 1000 mS 1 second Example Using the Barom SDI12 sensor change the ID number form 0 factory default to 7 and use an integration period for Ye second 0A7 change ID 7 further detail on page 5 7X1 500 integration period for sample measurement 500 mS Barometer Connection to USB SDI12 Pro and USB 485 Pro media converters 12V DC US8 SDI12 Pro fata f CONTROLS Barometer Module Part No Barom SDI12 Part No Barom 485 Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 8 Connecting the Barom SDI12 to a RS 485 network The d
3. Window will appear port number for the USB media converter Setup the desired sample rate USB Comm Port number and log file name 4 Select Scan for devices option Q LOG will scan the network for all supported sensors automatically and will identify the barometer 5 Select View menu option from the main menu and select LCD from the list that appears A Window with panel meters will be displayed Use the Number of panels options to set 1 row x 2 items as highlighted below Set the number of panel meter 1 Row x 2 Data Items For a single sensor set the panel meter display to show a View Data Number of panels gt 1 0x1 Colours gt Titles 3 8 Units 4 2x2 Save 6 3x2 6 28 1 row of 2 x data items Q LOG will display 2 panels on to the screen and these will be configured to show temperature and pressure 9 3x3 8 4x2 8 2x4 10 5x2 10 2x5 12 4x3 12 3x4 16 4x4 Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 2 Panel Meter Data Selection Now that the barometer is installed and identified by Q LOG then the temperature and pressure data has to identified and displayed The Q LOG menu system The table of commands on page 8 shows that the sensor returns the parameters a Press mbar mH20 4 C Temp Deg C when it is instructed to send data Note a ID number The most common parameter displayed is barometric pressure in mbar This example will display pressure in
4. Value RS 485 Command 0M Y 0DO where 0 number zero Return 0 1034 45 103400 21 00 or similar the sensor should show the current barometric setting Installation 1 Ensure the media converter is installed and identified by the PC The media converter drivers will automatically be installed so long as an Internet connection is available on the PC The driver software for the media converters is Microsoft Accredited The Comm port used by the media converter has to be Identified and noted before Q LOG can be activated Use the operating system control panel to select System Resources The Comm port is generally identified under Port from within this menu 2 Connect power to the Barometer using the USB media converter It does not matter which model of the sensor is to be used All the media converts are identified by their Comm Port number within Q LOG and the type of network used is transparent to the User when using Q LOG a QLog Logger a x Logging Configuration 2 S The handheld USB media contains a sensor power supply Qlog View Edit ae power SUPP Y teen 3 The power supply required for this sensor range is 12 VDC 10 mA BRA Logging Interval 10 Second Stop Logging Fie Name 3 Start Q LOG software B omman d test txt Select Q LOG option from the main menu E Select Configuration Option and a new Logging Configuration i i Note Comm Port 6 is the
5. amp Digital Barometer Module Water Services User Manual Release 2 Part Numbers Barom RS485 amp Barom SDI12 model Last updated Sept 2015 Introduction The digital barometer modules are low cost and power devices that have been designed to provide barometric values for data recording applications The barometers are can be used in many different applications and are ideally suited for use with PIEZO RM range water level sensors The sensors provide barometric pressure values directly in the same engineering units as to the water level sensors making analysis of ruselt a simple operation Table of Contents Page No Description 1 Models pay Warranty Provisions Quick User Guide ai How to connect the Barometer to a PC using the res camas S SDI 12 network Somir 5 A Complete Water Level Recording Solution using the AquaLOG Model Part No Barom RS485 Model Pad No Barom SDIt2 Data Logger Setting the network ID number Address Measurement Operations with AquaLOG Data Logger RS 485 12V DC SDI 12 12V DC Barom Sensor Maintenance Operations Data Installation RS 485 7 F Gnd p ang Physical Dimensions Technical Specifications o A A fo E a o Connecting the Barom SDI1 2 to a RS 485 netwo rk Top View looking into Power Connector Top View looking into Power Connector What We Provide Warranty Provisions Keynes Controls Ltd warrants the Barom SDI12 and Barom RS485 model digital barometers
6. for one year from date of purchase by the end user against defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions To exercise this warranty contact Technical Support at the phone or e mail address listed below for a return material authorization RMA and instructions Complete warranty provisions are posted on our website at http www aquabat net The information in this document is subject to change without notice Keynes Controls Ltd has made a reasonable effort to be sure that the information contained herein is current and accurate as of the date of publication Keynes Controls Ltd makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to its fitness for a particular application Keynes Controls Ltd will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material In no event shall Keynes Controls Ltd be liable for any claim for direct incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the sale manufacture delivery or use of any product HOW TO CONTACT US Technical Support Keynes Controls Ltd Riseley Business Park Part Numbers used in this document Riseley Berkshire RG7 1NW Part Number Description Further Details Barom SDI12 Digital barometer SDI 12 network http Awww aquabat net Barometer barometer digital html Barom 485 Digital barometer RS485 network Sa
7. mbar and temperature in Deg C and will only use a 1 row x 2 panel meter display Factor default ID 0 From the View Data Window select Link option a list of Panel options appears There are only 2 panels meters to be used Select Panel 1 menu option and the Variable Window will appear View Data Window E View Data Select Variable Edit CPanel DD Panel 2 Panel 3 Panel 4 Panel 5 Panel 6 Panel7 Panel 8 Panel 9 Panel 10 Panel 11 Panel 12 Panel 13 Panel 14 Panel 15 Panel 16 O a E Name Units feco m i Press the Select button adjacent to the D Time himis Select cell to make Q LOG use this data item in the Sl amni Panel_1 display meter lt ovrozezrAxzartratmonawrg Water Temp Type mbar into this cell to display the correct pressure units on the panel meter display Type Deg C into this cell to display the correct pressure units on the panel meter display The Variable Window will appear very similar to the one above The units displayed by Q LOG are set in this Window by simply typing them into the cell under the Units column Full details for Unit selection can be found the User manual Once all the parameters are set into the Variable Window select the OK button to store the parameters and settings The pressure data value from the Barometer has now been selected
8. 12 Barometer Module 6 Barom Sensor Maintenance Operations Both of the Barom SDI12 and Barom RS485 sensors are supplied in an encapsulated immersion proof dust proof enclosure as standard The sensors will operate even after a short duration immersion in water Fig 8 Pressure Port Sensor Vent tube 5mm Silicon Tubing For optimum performance After any immersion in water be that accidental under testing of if the instrument becomes flooded as part of its routine operation 1 Check that no dirt has collected or blocked the sensor vent tube Any blockage in the vent tube can corrupt the results Clean out the vent tube using clear tap water 2 Remove the power supply cable and check to see that there is no build of any dirt on the connectors Remove and unwanted material and re connect the supply KEYNES CONTROLS Barometer Mocks ver 2 Installation l Drill 2 x 4 mm holes in line but spaced 89 mm apart into the panel or wall to be used to mount the Barometer In the case of enclosures supplied with a Barom version sensor then locate the barometer module onto the panel and secure with the plastic caps that will have been included with the product The caps offer fast installation and removal for servicing operations Ensure that the Barometer vent tube port is clear of any obstruction A blockage in the vent port can cause errors the barometric measurement When fitting the barometer make sure a
9. 3 52 00 Next Log 13 52 10 l T T Tr Ww Ti SDI 12 Port on the AquaLOG Use the Q LOG formulae to apply barometric Laptop PC Computer corrections to the water height data values Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 4 SDI 12 12V DC a SDI 12 Port on Barom DI12 H gz z E g KEYNES CONTROLS 1 SDI 12 Data 2 N A 3 12V DC Q LOG software The Q LOG software gives the User the ability to configure the supported sensors using a pull down menu system and without any prior knowledge of any programming Use the Q LOG software to set the sensors to the same engineering units The Barom SDI12 and PIEZO RM can both be set to supply data values in units of metres m A Complete Water Level Recording Solution using the AquaLOG Data Logger The drawing below shows how the SDI 12 digital barometer module is connected with a PIEZO RM range liquid level sensor to create a complete water level recording system The 6 port expansion hub has been shown in order to simplify the wiring installation The barometer and liquid level sensor have unique ID numbers in order that the logger can identify the results from the individual sensors The PIEZO RM level sensor and the barometer provide data values in the same engineering units The logger can be configured to undertake the local barometric correction and or store the individual data values ESS BESE a a I O U Top View lo
10. ddress of the barometer module initially set to ID 0 is changed to ID 7 Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 5 Measurement Operations with AquaLOG Data Logger The following section details the integration and measurement operations of the Barom SDI12 barometer with the AquaLOG data logger The Barom SDI12 will operate with any 3rd party SDI 12 based data logger however the simplest way of making and storing measurements is with the AquaLOG data logger unit 1 Connect the Barom SDI12 to the AquaLOG as shown iat the top of page 4 For full instructions in the use of the AquaLOG see the product User Manual The AquaLOG is configured using a menu system in exactly the same way as described for the Barom SDI12 and uses a terminal program to display the in built menu system Details for the serial port connection and port settings are shown in page 2 Upon connection of power and the terminal connection the following menu will be displayed Main Menu ee The Barom SDI12 sensor can be configured using the Transparent mode feature 2 Zigbee Mode Settings f the A LOG t 3 GPRS Mode Settings ot the Aqua menu System 4 USB Memory Stick Settings 5 SDI12 Setup See the AquaLOG User manual page 10 for further details 6 Formulas 7 Alarms 8 Logging Operations 9 Diagnostics A System Maintenance AP LOP Terminal Port Setting Configuring the AquaLOG to make a barometric measurement Default settings for the AquaLOG terminal port are Selecti
11. ll connect to any suitable data logger or acquisition system that supports the RS 485 network and industry standard commands as shown in the Table Or of Commands on page 8 mmim RS 485 Port on the Barometer Tilt Y Axis Top View lookin into connector E CONTROLS Barometer Module 12V DC Range 0 Gnd 0V 12V DC External Power i ZEZ ETT i Bl r eae sae A s tai Fa A Chasrat 1 4 Z 5 e gat areas PR ek oe a4 ha tt emt ee dd m ZEZ TE 4 5 f RS 485 Network USB RS485 Pro Expansion HUB ahoo 12V DC al Ng D I Power Supply y C trois Ltd x Keynes Controls I te P o D c oc Refer to the PIEZO RM User manual for connection details Additional RS 485 Network http www aquabat net support manual piezo rm manualv105 pdf Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 9
12. me as above PIEZO RM Digital water level sensor http www aquabat net PIEZOSummary piezo sensorsv1 html SDI12 HB Hand held SDI 12 USB media converter http www aquabat net SDI12HBconv sdil 2hb mediaconvert html USBS12v1 USB SDI12 digital network media converter http www aquabat net USBSDI usbs12mediav1 html USB 485v1 USB RS485 digital network media converter http www aquabat net USB485 USB RS485mediav1 html Q LOG Data Recording and Display Software http www aquabat net QLOGFree qlogv2 htm for SDI 12 and RS 485 intelligent sensors Copyright 2012 Keynes Controls Ltd Keynes Controls withholds the right to change the specification of this product without notice Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 1 Quick User Guide The following guide describes the basic operations needed to make a test reading under user control from the barometer module The easiest way to test and configure the Barom range of sensors is by the Q LOG application software It does not matter which model the procedure for testing the device and making configuration changes is the same when using the Q LOG software Download and install the free Q LOG application from http www aquabat net QLOGFree qlogv2 html Default factory set SDI 12 RS 485 ID number 0 For Users familiar with programming an SDI 12 RS 485 device using the industry standard commands then for a factor new sensor use SDI 12 Command OM Start measurement and ODO Read Data
13. oking into connector olofofo Gnd m Q i Oo SDI 12 Port on Barometer Batch No 3815 12V DC SDI 12 Port on AquaLOG SDI 12 Data s a ae Sa Wi gt Meee Ul eee ie SDI 12 Port on the 7 A o e g 3 AquaLOG i k F Sei ee ee SDI 12 Network anne ans 3 Expansion HUB gt AquaLOG a N A 1 SDI 12 Data o lt op N A 2 N A 2 o op Gnd 3 12V DC PIEZO RM Pin outs VIEW DOK NO IMIG cable port PIEZO RM Refer to the PIEZO RM http www aquabat net support manual piezo rm manualv105 pdf User manual for connection details ID water level sensor Setting the network ID number Address In order to operate with a data logger or acquisition system the sensor ID number often has to be changed from the factory default ID 0 to another free address Changing ID address SDI 12 Command The Barom SDI12 ID address can be changed under software control For example To change the Barom SDI12 address from ID 0 to ID 5 issue the command xAy Where x start ID number y New SDI 12 ID number Standard SDI 12 command Example OA5 the ID address of the barometer module initially set to ID 0 is changed to ID 5 Changing ID address RS485 Command Prefix For example To change the Barom 485 address from ID 0 to ID 5 issue the command xAy Where x start ID number y New SDI 12 ID number Standard RS 485 command Example 0AT the ID a
14. on option 5 SDI 12 Setup from the AquaLOG Main Menu 9600 Baud n D i The following menu similar to that below will appear i one No parit SDI12 Setup pe 1 Powerup delay ms 500 Note 2 Powerdown delay ms 0 3 Device 1 Command D 1M 1D0 In this example the Barom SDI12 has ID 1 and the results will be 4 Device 2 Command 5 Device 3 Command 6 Device 4 Command 7 Device 5 Command Example 8 Device 6 Command 9 Device 7 Command A Device 8 Command written into the data table starting at cell D If the Barom SDI12 has 3 x SDI 12 parameters configured for output B Device 9 Command then the results for this example will be written into cells C Device 10 Command U Up T Top DEF Enter Device 1 Command Within the AquaLOG data table Sample rate The sample rate for the Barom SDI12 data is set within the AquaLOG as the rate in which measurements are made From the AquaLOG main menu select option 8 Logging Operations and the following menu will appear Select option 1 to assign the sample rate Logging Operations At the command prompt enter the new sample 1 Sample Rate Period seconds 30 2 Logger Info Enter Sample Rate Period seconds 60 1 reading min 3 Download Data 4 Reset Logger i U Up T Top For 1 min sample rate 60 pe ORRE 1 hour sample rate 3600 To start readings at the new rate press the Menu Activation Button on the AquaLog Enter Sample Rate Period seconds Barom SDI12 SDI
15. rawing below shows how the RS 485 version digital barometer module is connected onto the digital network The barometer module is shown in use with a PIEZO RM range intelligent sensor and a PC and this used to create a complete water level recording and display system The barometer and PIEZO RM sensors are both fully encapsulated devices and transmit data digitally across the network for data storage and presentation Any local barometric correction of the water height data values is undertaken in the data recorder or PC A USB RS485 media converter and the Q LOG applications software can be used to record and plot data values onto the PC E Device Setup ea Device ID 31 313KEYNESCOBARO Configuration Barometer r Start Column o z Main Q LOG Window i el all 2 Qlog Logger oo _ _ e Qlog View Edit Device List View Variable View List of devices Q LOG Setup Window gt ID String Configuration Cells Edit Once the Barometer is connected to the to PC using the media converter then the Q LOG software can scan the network and identify the device 31 313KEYNESCOBARO Barometer D F Setup Config OT ONT SS FS The User can select from the menu system all of the configuration properties of the chosen sensor and make adjustments without any prior programming experience HELLO WORLD The Barom 485 wi
16. tmospheric vent into the enclosure being used The sensor wont respond accurately should the sensor cabinet have been made air tight The simplest solution for using the barometer is to drill 2 x small vent holes into the bottom of the enclosure Any condensation will also be vented away from the electronics For long term deployment rain filters should be fitted over any vent holes Vent Tubing 4 For applications where is is not feasible to mount the sensor away from the logger unit due to space wiring power restrictions then a vent tube can be connected onto the pressure port nipple The vent tube outlet can be mounted at a more convenient location and the barometric air supply piped to the pressure port It is a good idea to fit a filter over the vent tube outlet to the atmosphere to prevent the ingress of water to the sensor element Physical Dimensions 1017 6 mm HY M 8 2 mm 41mm Barom SDI12 SDI 12 Barometer Module 7 Fig 9 Atmospheric Vent holes Ground water Filter Technical Specifications The following table details the technical specifications for the barometer sensors Maximum error of pressure reading over the pressure range Barometric Pressure Min Typical Max Units Resolution 0 1 mbar Range 750 1100 mbar Absolute Pressure Accuracy p 750 1100 mbar at 25 C 1 5 1 5 mbar Pressure Long term stability 12 months 1 mbar Temperature Resolution 0 1 Deg software limited Accuracy 20 C
17. verter and forms a very simple data acquisition system The sensor converts the barometric readings into engineering units directly The Barom SDI12 sensor is supported by the Q LOG applications software which can be freely downloaded from the http Awww aquabat net web site In order for the sensors to operate they require a unique network ID number For the example below the Barom SDI sensor has ID 0 and the PIEZO RM sensor will have ID 1 The Barom range of sensor supports ID numbers 0 9 and the extension a z The extended ID range is available on demand Optional External 12V Power Supply 12V DC Li Le Seer I External Power Laptop PC Computer USB SDI12 Pro AquaLOG 3rd Part Logger or S USB SDI12 Pro en Part No USB SDI12 Pro Isolated USB SDI12 media SDI 12 Port converter This device can power up to 10 single channel devices from the USB SDI12 Pro media converter directly from the PC USB port Sensor Connection PIEZO RM water level sensor The image above shows the handheld USB SDI 12 media converter with built in power supply unit This model can be supplied with a mains power supply for continuous data acquisition systems a Edit Links Barometer ttt LIL ot LIL Water Height Deg C mbar Temp 03 02 Deg C Deg C meters Temp meters Water Height Temp o EnS LoggingY Current t record 8546 Current Time 1
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