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     Specifications 

A-21 

ExPAC (ADS p/n 8000-0377) 

The ExPAC (External Power and Communication unit) enables the 

 to receive power from an external DC source and 

supports Modbus communications.  

ExPAC 

Enclosure 

Rectangular, ABS Plastic, DIN rail or wall mount, 
IP20 

Dimensions 

5.7 inches (145 mm) wide x 3.6 inches (91 mm) 
high x 1.6 inches (41 mm) deep 

Weight 

0.55 pounds (0.25 kg) 

Operating 

Temperature 

-4

q

 to 122

q

 F (-20

q

 to 50

q

 C) 

External Power 

Requires DC power input between 9 to 36 volts 
and a minimum of 15 watts 

I.S. DC output of 8 to 11.8 volts, 500 mA 

Connectors 

One RS-485 (3 terminals), one RS-232 (DB9), 
one USB type B, one 9-to-36-volt DC input (3 
terminals), monitor communications (5 terminals), 
and one DC out (3 terminals) 

Certifications 

Associated Apparatus certification for use with 
approved equipment in Zone 0 (equivalent to 
Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D, in the U.S.) and 
Zone 0 in the EU via SIRA/ATEX/CSA/UKCA 

Sira 09ATEX2027X, IECEX SIR09.0020X,      
CSA 13CA2671180X, UKCA CSAE 
22UKEX1159X 

 

Summary of Contents for 507165

Page 1: ...ADS Intrinsically Safe TRITON Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual July 2022 QR 775027 A15 340 The Bridge Street Suite 204 Huntsville Alabama 35806 256 430 3366 www adsenv com ...

Page 2: ...Teflon is a registered trademark of E I du Pont de Nemours and Company Telit is a registered trademark of Telit Communications PLC Telog is a registered trademark of Trimble Water Corporation Trimble water is a registered trademark of Trimble Water Corporation Verizon is a registered trademark of Verizon Trademark Services LLC All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademar...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents iii part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of ADS LLC ...

Page 4: ...ardous Area Compliance 1 13 IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive Hazardous Area Compliance 1 18 CSA Hazardous Area Compliance 1 20 Declaration of Conformity 1 28 Product Warranty 1 30 New Product Warranty 1 30 Out of Warranty Product Repairs 1 30 Troubleshooting Fee 1 31 Shipping 1 31 Service 1 32 C H A P T E R 2 System Overview 2 1 TRITON Flow Monitor 2 5 Communications 2 5 P...

Page 5: ...itor 3 20 Connecting to the Monitor in the Field 3 22 Connecting Directly to the Monitor 3 23 Connecting to the Monitor through the ExPAC 3 24 C H A P T E R 4 Configuration and Activation 4 1 Hardware and Software Compatibility 4 2 Starting QstartXML 4 2 Setting Up the QstartXML Parameters 4 3 Configuring the Monitor Location 4 7 Create and Configure the Monitor Location 4 7 Configure the Monitori...

Page 6: ...epth and ParaFlow Sensors 5 80 Securing the Sensor Cables in the Pipe and Manhole 5 95 Connecting the Sensors and Sampler to the Monitor 5 97 Securing the Dryer Tube to the Monitor 5 99 C H A P T E R 6 External Power 6 1 Installation 6 2 DC Power Requirements and Consumption 6 3 Mounting the XIO or XBUS 6 4 Mounting the Recommended Power Supply 6 6 Mounting the ExPAC 6 10 Wiring the AC Power Sourc...

Page 7: ...Third Party Device to a Digital Output on the XIO 9 16 C H A P T E R 10 Modbus 10 1 Establishing a Modbus Connection 10 2 Setting Up a Serial Connection 10 2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 10 9 Configuring the Monitor for Modbus Applications 10 10 Modbus Data Registers 10 11 Register Addresses for Entity Data 10 11 C H A P T E R 11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 11 1 Maintaining the System Comp...

Page 8: ...ecifications A 1 TRITON Flow Monitor ADS p n 8000 FST IM A 1 Intrinsically Safe Sensors A 6 USB Serial Interface ADS p n 8000 0337 A 20 ExPAC ADS p n 8000 0377 A 21 Power Supply ADS p n 508293 A 22 XBUS ADS p n 8000 0427 A 23 XIO ADS p n 8000 0400 A 24 A P P E N D I X B Part Numbers B 1 A P P E N D I X C Monitor Activity Codes C 1 A P P E N D I X D Third Party Logger Support D 1 Telog Ru 33 or Ru ...

Page 9: ...d monitoring surcharges z Managing inter agency billing z Monitoring sewage handling facilities wastewater treatment plants and pump stations The battery or externally powered TRITON monitor provides exceptional accuracy and reliability in measuring open channel flow depth and velocity to determine flow rate quantity in pipes This flow data is the essential element required to successfully perform...

Page 10: ...ted to be present on a constant basis are classified rated as Zone 0 equivalent to Class I Division 1 in North America The TRITON flow monitor Model 8000 FST IM has been certified and tested to worldwide IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive standards The IECEx scheme allows demonstrated compliance for use in Zone 0 equivalent to Class I Division 1 in North America areas in the...

Page 11: ...rements Note TRITON models include the 8000 FST IM 4WW 8000 FST IM 4VZ 8000 FST IM EP 4VZ 8000 FST IM GL and 8000 FST IM EP GL TRITON System Certification The TRITON unit and associated telemetry equipment are certified for use only with approved ADS battery packs sensors communication cables and telemetry equipment Connection of any non approved devices could result in unsafe operation and will i...

Page 12: ...sically safe housing to accurately determine state of flood gate positioning in water control and management systems ADS p n 8K 0528 x Long Range Depth Sensor Performs downward ultrasonic depth measurement and air temperature measurements and mounts within 12 inches 305 mm of the underside of the manhole cover ADS p n 8K CS6 C1 10 z ParaDepth Sensor Performs downward ultrasonic depth and air tempe...

Page 13: ...ximum of 300 feet 91 m Note Detailed descriptions and specifications for the sensors are available in Chapter 2 System Overview and Appendix A Specifications Power The TRITON flow monitor is powered by an internal 12 volt IS battery pack ADS p n 8000 0043 or an external DC power source through an external power and communications unit ExPAC ADS p n 8000 0377 external Modbus interface unit XBUS ADS...

Page 14: ...e if the Telog unit is installed in the manhole with the monitor Installation and IS Considerations When installing the TRITON flow monitor carefully follow any local regulations for the installation of IS equipment For example many clients only allow the use of special hazardous area tools flashlights radios etc in manholes Some clients will not allow the use of an electric drill either battery p...

Page 15: ...ment ADS Model 8000 FST IM shall only be used in the hazardous area when it has been fully assembled no maintenance of internal parts or battery changes shall be undertaken unless the unit is located in a safe area z The 8000 FHK FST IM Monitor Assembly common line is connected to the metal enclosure therefore when it is powered by the External Power and Communications Unit ExPAC the Monitor Assem...

Page 16: ...8 and the Sampler Cable ADS p n 8000 0348 Note The Triton Telog Comm Cable ADS p n 8000 0054 01 also may be connected to the COMM EXT PWR connector on the TRITON to provide communication between the Telog Ru 33 or Ru 35 and the monitor However because the Ru 33 nor Ru 35 are not certified for IS operation an installation involving a connection between these units will not be considered intrinsical...

Page 17: ...e procedures may be performed in the field but they must be performed as described in this manual z Installing and swapping monitor z Installing and swapping sensors z Installing and swapping battery pack z Swapping fuses in power regulator in monitor z Installing and swapping SIM card on monitor port z Replacing pressure depth sensor dryer tube and desiccant beads z Installing and swapping ExPAC ...

Page 18: ...the monitor Changes or Modifications Changes or modifications to the TRITON flow monitor not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance will void the IS certification Personnel performing installation of the TRITON flow monitor should carefully follow the guidelines contained in this manual when installing and maintaining the monitor Failure to strictly adhere to these guidelines c...

Page 19: ... drawing depicts the interconnections allowed for the TRITON It is intended for use by inspection professionals for audit certificate compliance however it is a good tool for understanding the structure of the TRITON flow monitoring system ...

Page 20: ...1 12 ADS TRITON Manual Control Drawing ...

Page 21: ... outside the hazardous area Cellular Modem Information and Compliance Wireless telemetry is provided via a third party FCC and carrier approved commercial HSPA GSM Verizon LTE M or WorldWide LTE_M modem inside the TRITON monitor and a corresponding antenna Two antenna options are available through ADS However customers may obtain their own antennas to accommodate specific needs or requirements If ...

Page 22: ...ied out in accordance with the applicable code of practice z If the equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances then it is the responsibility of the user to take suitable precautions that prevent it from being adversely affected thus ensuring that the type of protection is not compromised Aggressive substances such as acidic liquids or gases that may attack metals or solven...

Page 23: ...Introduction 1 15 TRITON ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA Certification Label Combo Sensor ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA CSX Series Certification Label ...

Page 24: ...1 16 ADS TRITON Manual Long Range Depth CS6 ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA Certification Label Inclinometer ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA Certification Label Sampler Cable ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA Certification Label ...

Page 25: ...Introduction 1 17 USB Serial Interface ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA Certification Label ExPAC ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA Certification Label Direct Connect Interface Cable ATEX IECEx CSA UKCA Certification Label ...

Page 26: ...ADS IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive Hazardous Area Compliance The TRITON is covered by certificate IECEx SIR 09 0020X TRITON Reference IECEx standards IEC 60079 0 Edition 7 0 2017 12 IEC 60079 11 Edition 6 0 2011 06 and IEC 60079 26 Edition 4 0 2021 02 This IECEx certificate can also be used to substantiate conformance to applicable international standards for IS equipmen...

Page 27: ...Introduction 1 19 CS6 LRD Sensor Certificate of Conformity ...

Page 28: ...2 Amd 1 18 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60079 0 19 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60079 11 14 UL 61010 1 2018 Third Edition UL 60079 0 Seventh Edition and UL 60079 11 Sixth Edition The following CSA certificate can also be used to substantiate conformance to applicable Canadian standards for IS equipment Note The certificate displayed on the following pages was current at the time of publication of this manual To access th...

Page 29: ...Introduction 1 21 CSA Certificate of Compliance Page 1 of 7 ...

Page 30: ...1 22 ADS TRITON Manual CSA Certificate of Compliance Page 2 of 7 ...

Page 31: ...Introduction 1 23 CSA Certificate of Compliance Page 3 of 7 ...

Page 32: ...1 24 ADS TRITON Manual CSA Certificate of Compliance Page 4 of 7 ...

Page 33: ...Introduction 1 25 CSA Certificate of Compliance Page 5 of 7 ...

Page 34: ...1 26 ADS TRITON Manual CSA Certificate of Compliance Page 6 of 7 ...

Page 35: ...Introduction 1 27 CSA Certificate of Compliance Page 7 of 7 ...

Page 36: ...kept on file at the facility responsible for repair and maintenance of this equipment A copy of the relevant DoC also must be shipped with each product If you have any questions about the DoC please contact ADS LLC by telephone at 1 877 237 9585 or email at adssupportcenter idexcorp com Sample TRITON Declaration of Conformity Page 1 ...

Page 37: ...Introduction 1 29 Sample TRITON Declaration of Conformity Page 2 ...

Page 38: ...replacements will be performed only by ADS Any unauthorized repair or replacement will void this product warranty Any repair or replacement will be covered by this new product warranty for ninety 90 days from the date that such repaired or replaced product is shipped from ADS This warranty is available only if the product has been installed and operated in accordance with the procedures outlined i...

Page 39: ...port duties fees taxes and other related charges are the responsibility of the owner THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY FOR ADS PRODUCTS NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE ONLY REMEDY IN NO EVENT WILL ADS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES Warranty Return Informatio...

Page 40: ...1 32 ADS TRITON Manual Service For service or warranty issues please contact ADS customer support Telephone 1 877 237 9585 Email adssupportcenter idexcorp com ...

Page 41: ...ve Doppler peak velocity sensor a pressure depth sensor and a water temperature sensor It also contains an Accelerometer sensor to measure sensor rotation and slope for ease and accuracy of installation x Inclinometer This sensor which mounts on any flat surface of the wastewater collection side of the flood gate allows angle measurements to accurately determine the state of the flood gate positio...

Page 42: ...lso contains an Accelerometer to measure sensor rotation and slope for ease and accuracy of installation x Peak Combo Sensor This sensor which mounts at or near the bottom of the pipe contains an upward looking ultrasonic depth sensor a continuous wave Doppler peak velocity sensor pressure depth sensor and a water temperature sensor x Surface Combo Sensor This sensor which mounts at the top of the...

Page 43: ...nting bar installed below the manhole cover The TRITON monitor can support up to two sensors at one or two separate locations in the pipe These sensors display exceptional durability and accuracy even under harsh and turbulent flow monitoring conditions Typical TRITON flow monitoring system installation Communication between the monitor and the user s office or field computer can occur over TCP IP...

Page 44: ...collection and diagnostic purposes Configuration involves defining the information file XML for storage in the user s local directory and building the necessary code and variables for the site The XML file contains information such as pipe characteristics monitor identification active sensors sensor offsets data log rate and other parameters necessary for measuring the flow both accurately and eff...

Page 45: ...N monitor Wireless Communication Wireless communication occurs over the 3G 4G UMTS HSPA network the Verizon LTE M network or the AT T LTE M network using TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The TCP IP networks facilitate high speed low cost efficient digital communication in coverage areas using static and dynamic IP address services ADS TRITON monitors supporting Verizon networ...

Page 46: ...ts or through a standard A to B USB cable when using external power Processor Board TRITON top with processor board attached The processor board is the source of all monitor activity The board is responsible for all of the monitor s high level functions including the following x Managing user communication with the monitor x Controlling the timing at which the sensors fire i e take readings x Retr...

Page 47: ...nd signals through analog and digital outputs and requests and receives data and status information through analog and digital inputs The board allocates portions of memory to firmware embedded software in the monitor that can be upgraded remotely and data storage The board also includes the monitor clock random access memory RAM and Flash The monitor uses RAM while taking readings and processing ...

Page 48: ...2 8 ADS TRITON Manual Connector Ports Monitor top with sensor and communication power sampler connector ports no SIM card enclosure ADS Model 8000 FST IM 4WW ATT ...

Page 49: ...nsor and communication power sampler connector ports no SIM card enclosure ADS Model 8000 FST IM 4WW VZW The connector ports located on top of the monitor can receive up to two sensors a communication device and or power cable and an antenna ...

Page 50: ... point Refer to Connecting Sensors to the Monitor in Chapter 3 Sensor Installation and Connection for more information x COMM EXT PWR Communication and External Power Port This port supports one of the following communication power sensor or sampling options at a time Direct on site communications with the TRITON monitor through the Qstart XML software installed on a field computer using a USB ser...

Page 51: ...nternal 12 volt IS battery pack ADS p n 8000 0043 02 04 The battery pack resides within the TRITON enclosure and powers monitor operations A battery fuse board is attached to the battery pack to achieve intrinsic safety TRITON 12 volt battery The power regulator built into the dome assembly that covers and protects the processor board is critical to intrinsically safe operation It regulates the vo...

Page 52: ... AC or DC source through an external power and communications unit ExPAC ADS p n 8000 0377 external Modbus interface unit XBUS ADS p n 8000 0427 or external input output device XIO ADS p n 8000 0400 located outside the manhole near the power source These units regulate the power coming to the monitor and can provide Modbus ExPAC or XBUS and analog and digital input and output interfaces XIO betwee...

Page 53: ...System Overview 2 13 ExPAC XBUS ...

Page 54: ...d 8000 FST IM EP 4WW VZW specifically designed for receiving external DC power that do not include the battery pack However battery powered TRITON monitors ADS p n 8000 FST IM 4WW ATT and 8000 FST IM 4WW VZW may be converted to receive external power using a special kit available through ADS p n 8000 0434 xxx Powering the monitor through an external source is particularly advantageous at a locatio...

Page 55: ...bottom of the pipe and or from within or outside of the flow A sewer system s hydraulics are much more stable and uniform in the incoming pipe than in the manhole invert or outgoing pipe Therefore in installations when accurate flow rate is desired mount the sensors to a stainless steel expandable ring or stainless steel band and install the sensors in the pipe upstream from the manhole Installing...

Page 56: ... leverages dual depth technology and provides ultrasonic depth measurements to full pipe and pressure depth measurements during surcharge conditions AV Gated Sensor Velocity Sensor The AV Gated sensor measures average velocity by measuring velocity at multiple discrete points within the flow and the returning reflected signal is processed using a digital signal processor from which average velocit...

Page 57: ...measurements during surcharge conditions To provide the depth of the flow the sensor sends an ultrasonic signal upward that bounces off the water surface air interface The travel time from the sensor to the flow surface and back is converted to distance which translates into the depth of the flow AV Gated upward looking ultrasonic depth signals bouncing off water surface ...

Page 58: ...cal current This current is digitized by a sensor processor board and the value is sent to the monitor processor board A vent tube on the back of the diaphragm equalizes for atmospheric pressure The pressure transducers used in the AV Gated sensor is a 0 10 PSI 0 0 68 Bar AV Max Sensor The AV Max sensor with a standard 35 foot 10 6 m ADS p n 8K CS9 10 35 mounts at the bottom center of the pipe and...

Page 59: ... a morning object in relation to a stationary point The moving objects represent particles in the flow The stationary point is the velocity sensor and the signal received is the reflection of the sound wave emitted by the velocity sensor off the particles Based on this information the sensor determines the peak velocity of the oncoming flow The peak velocity is then converted to average velocity b...

Page 60: ...e depth sensor also can measure depths greater than full pipe that may extend up into the manhole during surcharge conditions Water pressure impacts a diaphragm in the transducer that varies an electrical current This current is digitized by a sensor processor board and the value is sent to the monitor processor board A vent tube on the back of the diaphragm equalizes for atmospheric pressure The ...

Page 61: ...the reflector where it is concentrated and aimed at the same transducer The monitor measures the travel time elapsed between transmission and reception of the reflected sound signal Based on the elapsed time and the speed of sound the monitor determines the air range The range represents the distance between the sensor face and flow surface The monitor calculates the depth of the flow by subtracti...

Page 62: ...nclosure up near the manhole lid The Submersion sensor is a reliable digital capacitive sensor that triggers an alarm when fully submerged ParaDepth Sensor The ParaDepth sensor with a standard 30 foot 9 1 m cable ADS p n 8K CS8 D1 00 30 IS mounts at the crown of the pipe and measures ultrasonic depth and air temperature Patent Number 10648847 It can also be mounted in the manhole using the ADS Top...

Page 63: ...onitor measures the time of flight between transmission and reception of the reflected sound signal Based on the elapsed time and the speed of sound the monitor calculates the air range to the surface The range represents the distance between the bottom of the sensor and flow surface The monitor calculates the depth of the flow by subtracting the range from the pipe diameter and the height of the ...

Page 64: ...ot 9 1 m cable ADS p n 8K CS8 V2 10 30 IS mounts at the top of the pipe It can also be mounted in the manhole using the ADS Topside Retrieval System The ParaFlow sensor measures ultrasonic depth surcharge pressure depth surface velocity surcharge peak velocity and air temperature using five 5 independent sensors Patent Numbers 10648847 and 11029190 ...

Page 65: ...path The monitor measures the time of flight between transmission and reception of the reflected sound signal Based on the elapsed time and the speed of sound the monitor calculates the air range to the surface The range represents the distance between the bottom of the sensor and flow surface The monitor calculates the depth of the flow by subtracting the range from the pipe diameter and the heig...

Page 66: ... toward the flow surface The surface velocity transducer is rear firing aimed toward the back parabolic reflector The surface velocity uses rapid pulses to measure the motion of the surface ADS does not recommend using this sensor for measuring velocity at locations with smooth flow surfaces or velocities of less than 1 foot per second 0 3 m s It is also recommended that the ParaFlow Sensor be ins...

Page 67: ...ll Surcharge Pressure Depth Sensor The surcharge pressure depth sensor in the ParaFlow Sensor measures pressure depth using the same technique as the other combo sensors except from the top of the pipe Since it can provide an accurate depth only when submerged the data from this sensor is useful only under full pipe or surcharge conditions The ParaFlow Sensor supports pressure measurement of 0 10 ...

Page 68: ...th of the flow Upward ultrasonic depth signals bouncing off water surface Pressure Depth Sensor A pressure transducer in the Peak Combo Sensor also measures the depth of the flow over the sensor The monitor can use this data for comparison with other depth measurement devices in less than full pipe conditions The pressure depth sensor also can measure depths greater than full pipe that may extend ...

Page 69: ... at a specific frequency upward into the flow The sound wave bounces off particles in the flow and returns to the sensor The velocity sensor measures the change in the sound wave s frequency from transmission to reception This change is used to determine the peak velocity of the flow based on the Doppler effect Peak Combo sensor Peak Velocity transducer The Doppler effect describes the shift in fr...

Page 70: ...r face that bounces off the flow surface and returns to the other crystal The monitor measures the travel time elapsed between transmission and reception of the reflected sound signal Based on the elapsed time and the speed of sound the monitor determines the range The range represents the distance between the sensor face and flow surface The monitor calculates the depth of the flow by subtracting...

Page 71: ...ge Surface Combo Sensor The Surface Combo sensor with a standard 30 foot 9 1 m cable ADS p n 8K CS5 V2 XX 30 1H mounts at the top of the pipe and measures ultrasonic depth surcharge pressure depth surface velocity surcharge peak velocity and air temperature using five 5 independent sensors FLOW ...

Page 72: ...sed time and the speed of sound the monitor determines the range The range represents the distance between the sensor face and flow surface The monitor calculates the depth of the flow by subtracting the range from the pipe diameter It compensates for the speed of sound in the air using the temperature recorded by a temperature sensor housed within the ultrasonic depth sensor The ultrasonic depth ...

Page 73: ...or ADS does not recommend using this sensor for measuring velocity at locations with smooth flow surfaces or velocities of less than 1 foot per second 0 3 m s Measuring velocity using the surface velocity sensor Surcharge Peak Velocity Sensor This sensor measures the velocity of the flow during surcharge conditions using the same methodology as the Peak Combo Velocity Sensor Therefore it will meas...

Page 74: ...nsor is useful only under full pipe or surcharge conditions The Surface Combo Sensor offers three options for pressure measurement 0 5 PSI 0 0 34 Bar 0 15 PSI 0 1 03 Bar and 0 30 PSI 0 2 07 Bar Inclinometer Sensor The Inclinometer sensor utilizes an integrated accelerometer in a sealed and intrinsically safe housing to accurately determine angle measurements for ascertaining orientation of flood g...

Page 75: ...US Inside of XIO showing I O terminal block power supply and ExPAC Analog Inputs and Outputs The monitor can support up to two 4 20mA analog inputs and two 4 20mA analog outputs The analog output capability may be used to provide information or signals to third party systems such as monitors from other vendors The TRITON sends out information through the outputs at the same interval used when taki...

Page 76: ...itor s sample rate The digital outputs serve as relays to notify other third party systems concerning certain flow conditions detected by the TRITON Conditions typically involve flows crossing established thresholds that trigger events The TRITON refreshes the state of these outputs every 15 seconds Modbus Modbus is a protocol that enables communication to occur between multiple devices connected ...

Page 77: ...ing the SIM Card Note Request the SIM activation within 48 hours of monitor installation and before heading to the field to install the TRITON x Configure and activate the monitor in office Refer to Chapter 4 Configuring the Monitor Location and Activating the Monitor Perform these steps in the field once the above steps are complete x Install the Sensors Refer to Chapter 5 Sensor Installation and...

Page 78: ... As well as providing an overview of communications this chapter contains information and instructions concerning the following z Activating the SIM card z Installing the Antenna z Replacing the SIM card as necessary TRITON 8000 FST IM 4WW ATT 8000 FST IM EP 4WW ATT 8000 FST IM 4WW VZW and 8000 FST IM EP 4WW VZW come with the SIM cards pre installed z Connecting the antenna for wireless communicat...

Page 79: ...DS recommends using ADS antenna p n 9000 0094 or 0096 with the TRITON monitor This antenna supports the frequencies used by the 4WW 4VZ and GL TRITON models The user must maintain a distance of 9 inches 229 mm from the antenna whenever the modem is in operation Note The ADS antenna comes with two options for cable length 12 feet 4 39 m ADS p n 8000 0094 and 3 feet 0 91 m ADS p n 8000 096 The short...

Page 80: ...5 850 B8 900 The wireless device must contain a SIM Subscriber Identity Module card provisioned with specific account and network information Wireless communications and the quality of service depend on local conditions and service providers An optimal location for flow monitoring may not offer the best wireless network coverage The user is responsible for finding the most reliable network for the...

Page 81: ...ices for more information on using private addresses Then the user can connect to a monitor through QstartXML provided the location has been properly configured Consult the QstartXML online help for further information on wireless setup and use Currently dynamic IPs may be used only for uploading data wirelessly from the monitor to an FTP site or an ADS Web based software database Communicating di...

Page 82: ...8000 0561 VSIM Once received install the SIM card in the SIM Card Holder Refer to Replacing the SIM Card in Chapter 11 for more information on replacing the SIM card in monitors with a SIM card enclosure on the monitor top 2 Request activation of the new ADS SIM card by emailing ADSEODIP idexcorp com Include the serial number of the specific TRITON monitor and the last four digits of the SIM card ...

Page 83: ...umber Using a permanent marker write the IP address and its associated phone number on empty space on the card and save the card for future reference as needed 4 Wait at least 15 minutes from receipt of email before proceeding to the next section Note The SIM card should not be activated more than 48 hours before the modem is initialized ...

Page 84: ...onitor communications will not occur if the antenna is underwater Therefore consider whether the monitor needs to communicate during surcharge conditions when deciding on the antenna placement Note For wireless communication it is very important to test the TRITON to verify the entire system functions and confirm network quality of service Perform this validation before deploying to the field and ...

Page 85: ...or successful monitor communications z Extension cables 16 foot 4 9 m ADS p n 509154 49 foot 14 9 m ADS p n 509155 for antenna as needed z 8 mm anchor bolts with washers and nuts z Medium sized non rotating demolition hammer with a 0 5 inch 13 mm 0 75 inch 19 mm or 1 inch 25 mm masonry chisel sharpen the chisel before use and bushing tool or an abrasive saw or grinder z Masonry drill bits for dril...

Page 86: ...gun for regular sized tubes z Appropriate tools for cutting and removing tarmac or dirt for burying antenna z Patching and sealing materials for tarmac and for sealing the cable hole into the manhole z Cable ties for securing cable coils z Generator or other power source for hammer drill z Dry sand z Commercial asphalt cold patch compound approximately 1 cup z Scotch kote electrical sealing compou...

Page 87: ...na is inside the manhole with the manhole lid closed Note The antenna should be installed as close to the manhole lid as possible Note The antenna must be installed horizontally for optimal signal strength with ADS logo facing upwards 1 Use a cable tie to secure the antenna to a manhole rung or monitor mounting bracket if available Position the antenna as flat and parallel to the manhole lid as po...

Page 88: ...ion instructions are applicable for installing the antenna in the road ground or under other paving materials ADS TRITON Antenna Install a wireless antenna in the road in the dirt or under other paving materials in the following way Note While this section describes the process for installing this antenna all wireless antennas provided ...

Page 89: ...able base material Select a location where the antenna will experience minimal direct impact from road traffic where possible Make sure the location exists beyond the manhole s iron rim beneath the road surface This will enable you to access the manhole corbel when drilling the channel for the antenna cable Verify that no buried utility cables exist in the area in which drilling will occur for the...

Page 90: ... if mesh is encountered or resistance occurs Hole Running from Antenna Installation Location to Manhole 5 Thoroughly clean out the hole for the antenna of all debris using a shop vacuum with a brush 6 If the protective cap is not present on the connector at the end of the antenna cable clean the connector and tape it up with rubber stretch tape for protection against damage and debris while it is ...

Page 91: ...er the asphalt and then pound the sand lightly into the surface The sand must be used to ensure the asphalt does not adhere to objects such as vehicle tires while drying ADS recommends dusting the surface with sand once again before leaving the site Antenna in cavity with patch 10 Coil the slack antenna cable and secure it away from the other cables in the manhole Slack enables the technicians to ...

Page 92: ...ith electrical duct seal or as required to prevent infiltration into the manhole Note Do not connect the antenna cable to the monitor until after installing the SIM card when applicable INSTALLATION RING ULTRASONIC DEPTH SENSOR PEAK COMBO SENSOR FLOW SURFACE COMBO SENSOR OR ANTENNA CABLE CHANNEL CORBEL ANTENNA CABLE TRITON MONITOR TM ...

Page 93: ...IP address operations as well as SIM cards provisioned by other carriers for dynamic IP address operation Please contact ADS if you have specific questions about your SIM card provider and compatibility of the provider s SIM card with the TRITON monitor The TRITON monitor performs wireless communications through an internal modem that is supported by a SIM card located in the Regulator Modem bowl ...

Page 94: ...s will void the monitor warranty agreement and the IS certification Note Move the monitor away from the hazardous area before opening the monitor to replace the battery Note To replace a SIM card in a TRITON monitor which has a SIM card holder on the monitor top refer to Chapter 11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the SIM Card for instructions Replace the SIM card in the TRITON monitor Re...

Page 95: ...e attached power regulator dome by pulling it straight up from the canister The battery rests at the bottom of the canister and an 18 inch long cable extends from the battery pack to the top Placing the top next to the monitor left and disconnecting the cables at the plastic white connectors right 5 Place the top next to the canister and then disconnect the battery cable from the dome cable and se...

Page 96: ... 8 The SIM card holder in the enclosure functions based on spring action Therefore press the exposed edge of the SIM card into the holder and release The card should pop out slightly freed from its secured position 9 Slide the SIM card completely out of the holder 10 Insert the new SIM card into the groove in the holder on the inside of the enclosure notched edge first with the contacts Dome secur...

Page 97: ...irtight seal on the monitor Once the top has been torqued down after manufacture the sealing gasket develops a memory profile of the canister lip Reassembling the two pieces in the same orientation as before helps the gasket mate correctly with the canister lip Note Be careful to avoid pinching the battery cable when applicable between the canister sealing lip and the gasket on the monitor top dur...

Page 98: ...lly coil and secure the remaining slack antenna cabling as necessary Slack enables the technicians to remove the monitor from the manhole for maintenance or service activities with the antenna still connected Note Remember to avoid bundling the antenna and sensor cables together This can significantly diminish antenna and sensor signal strength disrupting communications and limiting sensor accurac...

Page 99: ...erface box and the potted 10 pin metal cable connector and the 6 foot 1 8 m standard USB A to B cable USB Serial Interface Cable Note A Direct Serial Interface cable ADS p n 8000 0054 also may be used to connect directly to the TRITON However using this cable may result in significantly slower data transmission than when using the USB Serial Interface cable In addition the Direct Serial Interface ...

Page 100: ...ommends clicking on the setup executable link in the Comments column corresponding to your operating system to initiate the installation process Then simply follow the installation steps as instructed Once the driver is installed connect from a laptop or office computer to the monitor in one of the following ways based on the application Connecting Directly to the Monitor 1 Attach the two cables c...

Page 101: ...e 4 Designate the appropriate local USB port on the computer for communication through the QstartXML software For more information refer to the QstartXML online help Connecting to the Monitor through the ExPAC 1 Insert the Type A connector from the standard USB cable into the proper USB port on the computer 2 Insert the Type B connector from the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the ...

Page 102: ... Connecting the Standard USB Cable to a Laptop and ExPAC 3 Designate the appropriate local USB port on the computer for communication through the QstartXML software For more information refer to the QstartXML online help ...

Page 103: ...ons on the following activities concerning monitor configuration and activation z Starting and configuring Qstart XML z Creating and configuring a monitor location z Configuring the monitoring point installation pipe table including setting Gain z Selecting and editing devices usually attached sensors z Activating the monitor This chapter also includes the procedures for running diagnostics and pe...

Page 104: ...activation diagnostics and data collects Starting QstartXML Before traveling to the field for installation configuration and activation activities install the QstartXML software on the field computer Once installed start the QstartXML software from an office or field computer by selecting Start All Programs ADS LLC QstartXML from the Microsoft Windows start menu or double clicking on the QstartXML...

Page 105: ...e QstartXML Parameters The Settings dialog displays the first time you run QstartXML following installation and can also be accessed through the main ADS QstartXML dialog The Settings dialog allows you to designate settings corresponding to configuration and data files ...

Page 106: ...limeters and velocity in meters per second 5 Select the format in which you want to save data collected from the monitor from the Data Format drop down list ADS represents the ADS proprietary Bin format CSV comma separated value represents a format generally compatible with most spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel Select Both to collect both the ADS and CSV file formats 6 Select the A...

Page 107: ...wn which you want QstartXML to use in all CSV files This selection should be appropriate for the current Windows regional setting on the local computer and will be used in all QstartXML generated CSV files to indicate the appropriate decimal placeholder for numerical values For example users with the English United States regional setting will use the default of period to indicate a period symbol ...

Page 108: ...fault Location field indicates the location which QstartXML will use as a template from which to create all new locations when users choose the New button If you have not designated a default location clicking New will populate the parameters based on QstartXML s default configuration This field remains blank until you designate the default location on the Settings dialog 12 Click on the OK button...

Page 109: ...sers must then perform a monitor activation to download the specific elements of the XML to the monitor memory in order to initiate monitor operations Following is the general process for creating a new monitor location z Create and configure a monitor location in QstartXML z Configure the monitoring point s for the monitor location z Select and edit devices for the monitor location Note If remote...

Page 110: ...clicking New will populate the parameter fields based on QstartXML s default monitor configuration The ADS QstartXML dialog displays the default parameters for a new location 2 Enter a name for the new location in the Location Name field or select an existing location from the drop down list This list contains all the locations available in the local or network directory designated previously on t...

Page 111: ...drop down list 7 Verify or select the interval at which you want the monitor to scan the sensors to detect whether a threshold has been crossed in the Scan Rate drop down list 8 Enter or edit the distance in inches or mm from the manhole rim to the bottom center of the invert for the Manhole Depth 9 Verify or select the method through which you will communicate with the monitor from the Connect dr...

Page 112: ...ng a request you want the monitor to wait before returning the requested data to the third party system in the Delay Response field This field typically does not need editing Click on the OK button 12 Select the Save button to save the current parameters on the dialog to the local directory or network 13 Continue to enter the monitoring point information and assign and edit the devices Configure t...

Page 113: ...epth sensor is installed upstream from the weir wall enter the distance from the face of the sensor to the bottom of the channel If the ultrasonic depth sensor is mounted directly over the weir wall enter the distance from the face of the sensor to the crest of the weir Const K This field is read only for most weir installations except Rectangular and Trapezoidal weirs with Constant K values The m...

Page 114: ...e downstream edge Flume Range Enter the distance from the face of the sensor to the bottom i e floor of the flume at the designated measurement point for the flume Width Enter the distance across the throat of the flume Capacity Enter the maximum capacity of the flume based on any parameters applied and or measurements taken at the location for the application Lookup Height Enter the distance from...

Page 115: ... value designated in the Height field and does not require editing Quantity MGD Enter the quantity that will correspond to each depth on the Lookup table Click on the OK button to save any changes and entries made on the Lookup Table dialog and exit the dialog Note Clicking on the Reset button will set all quantities designated in the Lookup table to 0 00 This will not modify the values entered in...

Page 116: ...containing the depth sensor you want to use for the UNIDEPTH entity from the Depth drop down list ADS recommends using the default of AUTO 7 Select the combo sensor containing the velocity sensor you want to use for VELOCITY entity from the Velocity drop down list ADS recommends using the default of AUTO 8 Enter the depth of the silt at the bottom of the pipe at the monitoring point in the Silt fi...

Page 117: ...d edit the devices for each monitoring point Most devices should require only minimal if any modification to the associated parameters 1 Click on the browse button located to the right of the Devices list box The Available Device list box displays the devices applicable to the TRITON monitor series TRITON Monitoring Point 1 Available Devices list ...

Page 118: ...e last device you want to include Note Do not assign two devices of the same type to the same monitoring point When data collection occurs QstartXML will overwrite the collected data from the first device with the data from the second device of the same type This also will occur when collecting data using other ADS software products Therefore assign only one of the two devices of the same type to ...

Page 119: ...ges to your local directory or network Refer to the following alphabetical device listing for more information on editing devices Device See Page Advanced Diagnostic 4 18 Advanced Modem Setup 4 19 Advanced Notification 4 21 Analog 4 22 Alarms 4 25 AV Gated 4 27 Data Delivery 4 39 Flow 4 42 Flow Loss 4 43 Inclinometer 4 44 Long Range 4 46 AV Max Peak Combo 4 50 Sampler 4 62 ParaDepth Smart Depth 4 ...

Page 120: ...itor battery voltage readings Store Only at Midnight Select this option to store the monitor s battery voltage at midnight This option is selected by default and should be sufficient for most applications Store Every Reading Select this option to store the monitor s battery voltage at the monitor s configured sample rate z Temperature Select the Store checkbox to store internal temperature TEMP at...

Page 121: ...Point Name information corresponding to the carrier s SIM card to ensure access to the provider s network Advanced Device Modem Setup dialog Edit the Modem Setup device using the following information z Provider Identify the host name of your ADS supplied private static SIM or your non ADS supplied SIM If the host name you want is not included on the list use the Edit button to add a new Provider ...

Page 122: ...entication Protocol in which a challenge string is used for authentication Select None in cases where the authentication protocol is unknown or not required This information will be given to you by your wireless SIM provider ADS recommends using the default selection None z Edit Select Edit to edit an existing APN or Provider Select the Edit button to modify or add an APN z Highlight the correspon...

Page 123: ...rough email and cellular phones with text messaging SMS capability The Notification tab allows users to configure up to five 5 email and phone numbers to receive email or SMS alerts directly from the monitor when the following conditions arise z Alarm events when configured z Alarm Return to Normal when configured z Daily Check in optional Text messages from the TRITON contain basic information co...

Page 124: ...password for the server through which the monitor sends notification to the recipient s z Email Address Enter designated email address for the monitor The default value of TRITONPlus administrators com does not need to be changed SMS Enter up to five 5 phone numbers for SMS text notification The default Start Hour and End Hour allow each Recipient to receive all notifications regardless of time of...

Page 125: ...be modified if necessary z ID Input the Modbus identification corresponding to the external analog Modbus module This value is typically found in the customer s external analog module s user guide z Input Output Select whether the attached analog device is for analog inputs or analog outputs z Register Enter the Modbus register corresponding to the external analog Modbus module This value is typic...

Page 126: ...iable Enter the value corresponding to the minimum data value for the selected Entity for analog outputs or for the minimum data value corresponding to an analog input This value is used for scaling the data value z MaxVariable Enter a value corresponding to the maximum data value for the selected Entity for analog outputs or for the maximum data value corresponding to an analog input This value i...

Page 127: ...nidepth readings you want the monitor to average to minimize the impact of erroneous readings on the data z Enable Select the checkbox corresponding to any alarm which should be configured in the monitor z Low Level Define the depth at which the monitor will trigger a Low Level alarm to indicate that the flow depth at the location has fallen below a predefined threshold ADS recommends entering a L...

Page 128: ...rm The High High value must set to zero 0 when this feature is not in use or greater than the value entered for the High Level alarm when in use ADS recommends setting the High High value at least 2 inches higher than the High Level value z Overflow This event indicates that the TRITON monitor s internal pressure sensor has detected the site is experiencing overflow conditions where the flow is ab...

Page 129: ... in the following sections z Physical Offset The Physical Offset for the AV Gated sensor should always be 0 00 as the sensor should always be installed at the bottom center of the pipe unless mounted on a Silt Mount Adapter z Channel Select the channel number of the port on top of the monitor to which the device is physically connected z Pipe Height This field displays the pipe height at the monit...

Page 130: ...t Typical Flow exhibits a typical diurnal pattern This is the default setting Wet Stagnant Flow remains in the pipe but moves only during wet weather events Usually Dry Pipe typically remains dry except under wet weather conditions Electronic Offset Enter the difference that exists between the depth sensor readings and the manually measured depth The default value is 0 Deadband Select the distance...

Page 131: ...r under the guidance of trained ADS personnel Therefore ADS recommends leaving the default settings Auto in place Modify the parameters as necessary and then select OK once complete DAC Gain Choose the method for managing the amplification of the analog signal that returns to the sensor Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manual Se...

Page 132: ...aker quieter amplification larger pipes typically require stronger louder amplification Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manual Select this option to enter the percentage of full amplification at which to transmit the signal Enter a percentage between 10 and 100 percent where 100 percent represents maximum amplification ...

Page 133: ...aying the Pressure tab Edit the following parameters corresponding to the pressure depth sensor in the AV Gated sensor z Enable Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor begins taking pressure depth readings at the designated interval once activated This option is selected by default ...

Page 134: ... option is selected by default z Automatic Calibration Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor automatically calibrates questionable or erroneous pressure depth data to read consistently with the ultrasonic depth data The monitor will maintain a running average of the difference between the pressure depth and the ultrasonic depth data throughout the day At midnight each day the monitor applies ...

Page 135: ...owing parameters corresponding to the Doppler velocity sensor in the AV Gated sensor Note The velocity parameters corresponding to the AV Gated sensor typically should not require editing However if modifications are necessary ADS does not recommend making changes to these parameters without proper training or assistance ...

Page 136: ... Bidirectional Choose this option for monitoring points that potentially experience reverse flows The AV Gated sensor typically is positioned facing upstream into the flow Choosing this ensures the monitor analyzes both positive and negative values returned from the velocity sensor Forward Choose this option for monitoring points where reverse flows are not expected and to ensure the monitor only ...

Page 137: ...a velocity reading of 0 Using a Minimum Velocity of 0 05 and getting an actual velocity reading of 0 06 causes the monitor to store a 0 06 velocity reading z Maximum Velocity Select the maximum expected velocity that will occur at the site for the monitor to use in fine tuning the velocity data The default setting is Auto which serves to optimize the range and resolution of the velocity data sampl...

Page 138: ...hoose the method for managing the amplification of the analog signal that returns to the sensor Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manual Select this option to enter a fixed value between 12db lower amplification and 12db high amplification at which to amplify the signal Ping Amplitude Choose the method for managing the amplificat...

Page 139: ...l Enter a percentage between 10 and 100 percent where 100 percent represents maximum amplification Temperature tab AV Gated The temperature sensor measures the temperature of the flow at the location at which the sensor is installed The temperature is logged at the same interval as the other entity data The AV Gated sensor uses temperature data to calculate the speed of sound in water Edit AV Gate...

Page 140: ...hannels correspond to the sensors connected to those channels ports on the monitor The option selected here should be consistent with the option selected for the Channel in the Device Parameters section at the bottom of the dialog Note The stored temperature value is the actual water temperature reading from the AV Gated sensor z Store Data Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor logs the tempe...

Page 141: ... monitor memory to an ADS hosted system database or to an FTP site at a user designated interval To upload the data to an FTP site you must know the address of the FTP site the folder at the FTP site in which you want the monitor to place the data and the username and password the monitor must use to access the site Edit the Data Delivery device ...

Page 142: ...termine the appropriate interval based on the sample rate for the monitor and the number of entities for which the monitor records data A faster sample rate and or a greater number of entities may require a more frequent interval for data delivery x Fast Select the interval at which you want the monitor to upload data to the selected FTP destination while under alarm conditions z Server Enter the ...

Page 143: ...d through which the monitor can access the FTP site Note The Username and Password must contain 20 characters or less Characters beyond this limit will be truncated and result in Data Delivery failure z CSV Format Select the desired format of the data delivery file ADS format will show all available entities GE format will group readings and their corresponding quality values in rows rather than d...

Page 144: ...ow device in the following way z Flow Type Select the method trough which you want the monitor to calculate flow rate based on depth and velocity or depth only data from this drop down list Available options include QContinuity QWeir QFlume QLookup or QManning dependent upon the pipe installation selected and the parameters entered z Store Data Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor stores the...

Page 145: ...Select Flow default to trigger an alarm based on a flow rate calculated by the monitor An alarm is triggered if the flow rate falls below the threshold for typical flow rates Select Depth to trigger an alarm based on flow depths An alarm is triggered if the flow depth level measured by the monitor falls below the threshold of typical depth levels z Percentage Choose the percentage of the average d...

Page 146: ...al to trigger false Flow Loss alarms but there is more of a potential to miss an actual alarm Conversely choosing High has a higher potential to trigger false Flow Loss alarms but the least potential to miss an actual alarm z Clear Pattern History Choose this checkbox to clear at activation the historical flow or depth pattern in the monitor and recreate a new flow or depth pattern history Editing...

Page 147: ...ore Data Choose this checkbox when you want to store data from the Inclinometer device attached to the monitor Selected by default z Threshold Enter the degrees which will trigger a Tilt alarm for the TRITON monitor This value defaults to 5 ...

Page 148: ...for more detailed instructions on how to take this measurement x Channel Select the channel number of the port on the top of the monitor to which the sensor device is connected x Electronic Offset optional Enter the difference that exists between the Long Range Depth readings and manually measured depth within the invert The default value is 0 x Store Data Select this checkbox to ensure the monito...

Page 149: ...will be used to calculate those ranges the monitor should ignore while the sensor is firing For example choosing a value of 10 will cause all ranges measured within ten inches 254 millimeters from the face of the sensor to be ignored x Temperature Choose the method for computing the air temperature in the manhole as it relates to sensor signal ADS recommends leaving this at the default Compensated...

Page 150: ...allations with no interference Select 11 for the highest power setting which would be most useful in long range installations with interference x Gain Control Choose the method for managing the amplification of the analog signal that returns to the sensor Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Recommended Manual Select this option to ...

Page 151: ...ed to the bottom when determining a depth measurement The values below are default values and should suffice for most installations If monitoring in an extremely cold or hot zone they may need to be adjusted If monitoring in the southern hemisphere these values should be reversed March Default assumed temperature at the bottom of manhole in March winter The default is 55o F 13o C September Default...

Page 152: ... edit the individual tabs as described in the following sections z Physical Offset Enter the measured physical offset for the sensor at the time of installation if it was installed offset from the bottom center of the pipe Refer to Chapter 3 Sensor Installation and Connection for instructions on measuring the physical offset The default physical offset is 0 z Channel Select the channel number of t...

Page 153: ...ow Type Select the option that best reflects the kind of flow conditions that typically occur at the monitoring point from the drop down list Typical Flow exhibits a typical diurnal pattern This is the default setting Wet Stagnant Flow remains in the pipe but moves only during wet weather events Usually Dry Pipe typically remains dry except under wet weather conditions z Electronic Offset Enter th...

Page 154: ...ITON Manual at the monitoring point yet above the confirmed dropouts that have been detected z Store Data Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor logs the depth data to memory This option is selected by default ...

Page 155: ...n of the analog signal that returns to the sensor Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manual Select this option to enter a fixed value between 12db lower amplification and 12db high amplification at which to amplify the signal Ping Amplitude Choose the method for managing the amplification of the analog signal that is sent out or t...

Page 156: ...bo 1 Parameters dialog displaying the Pressure tab Edit the following parameters corresponding to the pressure depth sensor in the AV Max or Peak Combo Sensor z Enable Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor begins taking pressure depth readings at the designated interval once activated This option is selected by default z Electronic Offset Enter the difference that exists between the pressure ...

Page 157: ...oneous pressure depth data to read consistently with the ultrasonic depth data The monitor will maintain a running average of the difference between the pressure depth and the ultrasonic depth data throughout the day At midnight each day the monitor will apply a new offset based on the most recent difference in the running average If the firmware detects a sufficient difference between the ultraso...

Page 158: ...g parameters corresponding to the Doppler velocity sensor in the AV Max or Peak Combo Sensor Note The velocity parameters corresponding to the AV Max and Peak Combo Sensors typically should not require editing However if modifications are necessary ADS does not recommend making changes to these parameters without proper training or assistance ...

Page 159: ...ions that typically occur at the monitoring point from the drop down list Typical Flow exhibits a typical diurnal pattern This is the default setting Wet Stagnant Flow remains in the pipe but moves only during wet weather events Usually Dry Pipe typically remains dry except under wet weather conditions z Sensitivity Select the appropriate velocity sensor sensitivity from the drop down list A sensi...

Page 160: ...ld be the preferable option would be for measuring velocity in an outgoing line following two incoming lines in the manhole Backward Bidirectional Choose this option when the AV Max or Peak Combo Sensor is installed facing downstream and to ensure the monitor analyzes flows moving both away from and toward the face of the sensor This option would be beneficial for example when using a weir to meas...

Page 161: ...eported in Diagnostics where the raw velocity readings are used for comparison against the manual measurements z Enable Scrubbing Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor confirms questionable or erroneous velocity readings based on the historical relationship between the ultrasonic depth and velocity data for the location z Advanced Select this button to access the Advanced Parameters dialog Ad...

Page 162: ...ipes typically require weaker quieter amplification larger pipes typically require stronger louder amplification Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manual Select this option to enter the percentage of full amplification at which to transmit the signal Enter a percentage between 10 and 100 percent where 100 percent represents maxim...

Page 163: ...re in AV Max or Peak Combo Sensor readings The channels correspond to the sensors connected to those channels ports on the monitor The option selected here should be consistent with the option selected for the Channel in the Device Parameters section at the bottom of the dialog Note The stored temperature value is the actual water temperature reading from the AV Max or Peak Combo Sensor z Store Da...

Page 164: ...nally powered TRITON monitors you must configure one of the analog output devices on the XIO device dialog with the appropriate entity for the sampling application through QstartXML and connect the XIO directly to the sampler z Type Select the triggering method you want to use to initiate sampling operations from Depth Flow Rate or Flow Total Trigger values are based on readings returned from the ...

Page 165: ... the selected Type for which you want the sampler activities to initiate For example if Depth is the selected Type enter the corresponding threshold value in inches or millimeters at which you want the monitor to pulse the sampler z Samples per wakeup Select and enter or use the up down arrows to indicate the total consecutive number of times you want the monitor to pulse the sampler within a sing...

Page 166: ...log Edit the following parameters corresponding to the downward looking ultrasonic smart depth sensor as necessary Note Edit the parameters for an Ultrasonic Depth Sensor equipped with the pressure option through the Surface Combo Sensor device Refer to page 4 69 for more information Parameters Note Under normal conditions the parameters in this section Parameters should not require modification ...

Page 167: ...g the Power setting to High power z Blanking Select the distance from the horizontal face of the ultrasonic depth sensor within which to ignore data potentially representing erroneous readings Select the Auto option default to ensure the monitor disregards depths occurring within a distance from the horizontal face of the sensor equivalent to 5 percent of the range from the sensor face to the bott...

Page 168: ...Auto in place Modify the parameters as necessary and then select OK once complete DAC Gain Choose the method for managing the amplification of the analog signal that returns to the sensor Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manual Select this option to enter a fixed value between 12db lower amplification and 12db high amplification...

Page 169: ...his location z Channel Select the channel number of the port on top of the monitor to which this device is connected Temperature The temperature sensor measures the air temperature in the pipe to apply when calculating the speed of sound in air Note Under normal conditions the parameters in the Temperature section should not require modification However if additional adjustments are necessary refe...

Page 170: ...4 68 ADS TRITON Manual z Store Data Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor logs the temperature data to memory This option is selected by default ...

Page 171: ... Depth tab Edit the following Device Parameters at the bottom of the dialog and then edit the individual tabs as described in the following sections z Physical Offset Enter the physical distance from the face of the sensor to the crown top of the pipe Refer to Chapter 5 Sensor Installation and Connection for instructions on measuring the physical offset z Channel Select the channel number of the p...

Page 172: ...ic smart depth sensor in the ParaFlow and Surface Combo Sensors z Electronic Offset Enter the difference that exists between the smart depth sensor readings and the manually measured depth when applicable The default value is 0 Note An electronic offset is rarely needed An offset greater than 0 5 inches 13 mm typically indicates that the physical offset or pipe height has been measured or recorded...

Page 173: ...ongly recommends leaving this option selected for most applications Choose one of the other options only when spikes in the data are occurring beyond 5 percent of this range and under direct consultation with an ADS representative z Store Data Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor logs the smart depth data to memory This option is selected by default z Advanced Select this button to access th...

Page 174: ...n to enter a fixed value between 12db lower amplification and 12db high amplification at which to amplify the signal Surcharge Detection Select the Disable checkbox to prevent the monitor from implementing the Surcharge Detection function when processing smart depth data For locations that typically do not experience surcharges disabling Surcharge Detection eliminates the processing time required ...

Page 175: ...ox to ensure the monitor begins taking velocity readings at the designated interval once activated This option is selected by default z Store Data Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor logs the velocity data to memory This option is selected by default z Transmit Frequency Select the frequency at which to transmit the signal ADS recommends leaving the default setting Low for most applications...

Page 176: ...re positioned facing upstream toward the oncoming flow This is the most common option for selection ADS recommends using this setting for most monitoring applications It also requires less processing time and conserves power Backward Choose this option for monitoring points at which the ParaFlow or Surface Combo Sensor has been positioned facing downstream and to ensure the monitor only analyzes f...

Page 177: ...asurements z Enable Scrubbing Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor confirms questionable or erroneous velocity readings based on the historical relationship between the depth and velocity data for the location z Advanced Select this button to access the Advanced Parameters dialog Advanced Parameters dialog Note Modifications made to the Advanced Parameters should be performed only by or unde...

Page 178: ... the amplification of the analog signal that is sent out or transmitted from the sensor Smaller pipes typically require weaker quieter amplification larger pipes typically require stronger louder amplification Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manual Select this option to enter the percentage of full amplification at which to tra...

Page 179: ...sor and Surface Combo sensor at the same monitoring point or an AV Max sensor and ParaFlow ADS recommends maintaining the same settings for all the parameters corresponding to both Peak Velocity Velocity tab on the Edit Peak Combo Parameters dialog and Surcharge Peak Velocity Peak Velocity tab in the Edit Surface Combo Parameters dialog to ensure consistency between the velocity readings However y...

Page 180: ...y sensor The default is Forward Bidirectional Choose this option for monitoring points that potentially experience reverse flows The Paraflow and Surface Combo Sensors typically are positioned facing upstream toward the oncoming flow Choosing this ensures the monitor analyzes both positive and negative values returned from the velocity sensor Forward Choose this option for monitoring points where ...

Page 181: ...readings at the location measure at least 10 feet per second fps on a regular basis ADS recommends choosing the 15 fps option for this parameter z Transmit Frequency Select the frequency at which to transmit the signal ADS recommends leaving the default setting High for most applications However if hydraulic conditions at the site are resulting in questionable or erroneous readings consider applyi...

Page 182: ...cation at which to amplify the signal Ping Amplitude Choose the method for managing the amplification of the analog signal that is sent out or transmitted from the sensor Smaller pipes typically require weaker quieter amplification larger pipes typically require stronger louder amplification Auto Select this option to allow the monitor to automatically optimize the amplification of the signal Manu...

Page 183: ...following parameters corresponding to the pressure depth sensor in the ParaFlow or Surface Combo Sensor z Enable Select this checkbox to ensure the monitor begins taking pressure depth readings at the designated interval once activated This option is selected by default z Electronic Offset Enter the difference that exists between the pressure depth readings and the value equal to the pipe height m...

Page 184: ...reactivate the ADS TRITON monitor when the manhole is surcharged The Pressure sensor will not work properly if this is done If it is imperative that the monitor be reactivated disable Automatic Calibration before reactivating Temperature tab ParaFlow Surface Combo Edit the parameters corresponding to the temperature sensor in the ParaFlow or Surface Combo Sensor in the same way in which you edited...

Page 185: ...e Zone of the monitor not the QstartXML host computer Enable the Daylight Savings Rule to adjust the time for Daylight Saving Disable to Daylight Saving Rule to maintain standard time throughout the year When applicable select the Sync Time to Cellular Tower checkbox when you want the monitor time to adjust to the nearby cellular tower time every 12 hours based on activation time This option is se...

Page 186: ... to specify how to process the incoming analog signal from an analog device connected to the XIO device z Entity Select the entity type corresponding to the incoming analog signal to ensure the correct unit of measure is applied to the resulting data The XIO device supports the following analog inputs depth DEPTH_A1 velocity VEL_A1 quantity Q_A1 temperature TMP_A1 PH PH_A1 as well as a generic ana...

Page 187: ...tor storage interval If this checkbox is not selected the stored analog input value when the Store Data checkbox is selected will be the most recent analog input reading Checkbox is selected by default z Store Data Select this checkbox when to store the analog input to the monitor memory at the monitor s storage interval This value is averaged or actual value depending on whether the Average check...

Page 188: ...e to use when manually testing the analog output signal This value will be used with the Enable Manual checkbox for testing the analog output signal Important Be sure to activate the monitor after changing the Manual or Enable Manual parameter in order for the new parameter to take effect z Enable Manual Select this checkbox when you want to manually test the analog output signal to output the val...

Page 189: ...nd Activation 4 87 Entity Choose the corresponding MLI event to which you want to relay output the current status to a digital device The current event status will be updated and output at each monitor sample interval ...

Page 190: ...ther configuration parameters necessary to ensure monitoring activities reflect the specific site conditions and project requirements The monitor requires these files and information to properly measure and record the flow Activate the monitor in the following way 1 Attach the wireless antenna to the monitor 2 Select the monitor you want to activate from the Location Name drop down list in the Mon...

Page 191: ...le rate selected for the monitor Important Note When installing a TRITON monitor with an AV Gated AV Max ParaDepth or ParaFlow sensor the next step after the monitor activation and sensor installation is to verify the sensor is installed properly with a Sensor Rotation and Sensor Slope of no more than 5 degrees The closer the Rotation and Slope are to zero the better Proceed to Running Sensor Diag...

Page 192: ...itor activation and Telog connection Designating the Data for Retrieval Use the appropriate software application supporting the RTU to designate the entity and monitor data you want the unit to retrieve for the SCADA or other process control system Refer to Chapter 9 Modbus to view the entity and monitor data available for retrieval and to determine the associated register addresses required for o...

Page 193: ...etailed instructions 4 Compare the data collected from the monitor to the output values obtained through Modbus The data collected through QstartXML reflects an average of the readings taken over a specific interval the values retrieved through the Modbus interface represent the current persistent data in the monitor from the last interval readings Therefore the values compared may not be exactly ...

Page 194: ...o run diagnostics on a sensor from the Location Name field in the Monitor section on the ADS QstartXML dialog 2 Click on the Connect button in the Functions section QstartXML initiates and establishes communication with the monitor The status bar displays Ready once a connection has been successfully made 3 Select the Monitoring Point 1 or Monitoring Point 2 tab which contains the device you want ...

Page 195: ... value PRESSK and PRESSK2 Note After an AV Gated AV Max ParaDepth or ParaFlow sensor installation the sensors must be verified as being properly installed within the 5 degrees from the bottom center of the pipe Following the monitor activation get online with the monitor select the AV Gated or AV Max Peak Combo Ultrasonic tab or the Smart Depth tab for the ParaDepth or ParaFlow sensor and Read Onc...

Page 196: ...ick on the OK button once you are finished running diagnostics for all the appropriate sensors corresponding to the current device This saves any changes made to the parameters to the local directory or network Clicking on the Cancel button closes the device dialog without saving any parameter modifications 11 If any changes have been made to any of the device parameters you must reactivate the mo...

Page 197: ... Click on the Save button to save any changes in the device parameters to the local directory or network 15 QstartXML generates a log entry for each user initiated diagnostic reading taken by the monitor that includes the sensor fired date and time at which the measurement was taken current device parameters corresponding to the sensor and readings and associated results This entry or entries are ...

Page 198: ...anually in the field These comparisons help to verify that the sensors are functioning properly and determine whether specific device parameters may require modification Note Confirmations for TRITON monitors equipped with SIMs with dynamic IP addresses must be performed serially Confirmation Screen Confirm the sensors in the following way ...

Page 199: ... surface Air DOF Bat Represents the distance or range from the ultrasonic depth sensor face crystal surface to the flow surface 5 Enter the distance measured manually from the bottom of the pipe to the flow surface in the Depth field or the range from the pipe crown sensor face as applicable to the flow surface in the Range field The measurement perspective depends on the option selected in step 4...

Page 200: ...If the sensor reading is low add a positive electronic offset 13 If the sensor reading is high add a negative electronic offset Note Exercise caution when applying an electronic offset Use an offset only when you are confident in the accuracy and reliability of the manual measurements and physical offset of the sensor If a difference exists between the manual velocity measurements and the velocity...

Page 201: ...s no need to reactivate the monitor 18 Click on the green Hangup button in the Functions section to disconnect from the monitor QstartXML generates a log entry of the confirmation activity which includes the field and monitor readings the name of the crew and any associated comments and saves it to the local directory or network It also generates a log entry for each user initiated reading taken b...

Page 202: ...lue in the Start date or time field select the value and enter a new value or use the up down arrows to advance through the numbers until you reach the desired value 4 Designate the date and time up to which you want to collect data from the monitor in the End field The end date and time in QstartXML default to the date and time on the local computer To edit a particular value in the corresponding...

Page 203: ...pe drop down list clicking and dragging from the top left boundary of the data you want to view on the graph to the bottom right boundary of the data and then releasing 10 Use the scroll bars on the table to navigate to the specific data you want to view Sort the data in the table by clicking on the heading corresponding to the data you want to sort Clicking on the DateTime heading enables you to ...

Page 204: ...4 102 ADS TRITON Manual information at the time of the collect You can view the contents of the entry through the log viewer in QstartXML ...

Page 205: ...n QstartXML initiates and establishes communication with the selected monitor and downloads the new firmware to the monitor The status bar indicates when the download is complete 4 Once the firmware download is complete click on the green Hangup button in the Functions section to discontinue communication with the monitor 5 Wait at least 30 seconds and then click on the Activate button The compute...

Page 206: ... Name drop down list in the Monitor section on the ADS QstartXML dialog 2 Click on the Logs button in the Functions section The location name Logs dialog displays 3 Select the type of log you want to view from the Log Type drop down list The Logs list box displays all the logs available in the local directory or network for the selected location and log type 4 Select the date and time correspondin...

Page 207: ...installed in the sewer pipe a short distance upstream from the manhole invert Installing the sensors upstream minimizes the hydraulic effects and erroneous data readings caused by foamy waters waves in the flow sewer noise non laminar flow and obstructions in the manhole Following is the basic procedure for installing the TRITON monitor and sensors at a location z Investigate the Site Characterist...

Page 208: ... the Submersion Sensor to the manhole frame z Install the ParaDepth or ParaFlow Sensor in the Manhole using the ADS Topside Retrieval System This process involves installing a Mounting Bracket in the manhole installing the sensor on the Sensor Bracket seating the Sensor Bracket on the Mounting Bracket Once installed the sensor can be retrieved topside using the Topside Retrieval Tool that comes as...

Page 209: ...anholes Note Manhole and sewer system work involves confined space entry and is inherently dangerous Therefore installers and technicians must comply with all federal state and municipal regulations concerning confined space entry ADS is not responsible for any injuries damages claims or liability resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this installation guide or the installation of any A...

Page 210: ...ocities However please note that a limited degree of roughness in the flow is necessary to ensure the sensor signal can adequately reflect off the flow surface z Absence of Significant Silt Buildup at Pipe Bottom Silt present at an otherwise favorable site must be accounted for to obtain accurate flow measurements The sensor may require positioning up the side of the pipe to ensure it remains out ...

Page 211: ...e the installation method to employ for installing the sensors Standard Installation Select this option to install sensors in round pipes from 8 inches 200 mm to 48 inches 1219 mm in diameter Standard installations involve attaching sensors to an adjustable stainless steel ring that mounts inside the pipe Special Installation in the Pipe Select this option to install sensors in non round pipes or ...

Page 212: ...ing accurate flow calculations Therefore irregularly shaped pipes will require additional measurements Refer to the QstartXML online help for more information Note All relevant pipe dimensions and measurements are required for entry in the QstartXML software during monitor configuration and activation The software primarily requires pipe shape height and width during these activities z Manhole Dep...

Page 213: ...d to ensure the entire system functions and to verify network quality of service before installation This check should be done before field deployment and again at the monitoring site before installing the monitor Refer to Chapter 3 Communication for more information Standard Installation Performing a standard sensor installation involves the following process z Gathering the parts and supplies z ...

Page 214: ... Monitor mounting bracket washer split lock SS 517 8001274 00 1 as needed Hook SS 2 piece w hardware for hanging monitor on manhole rung Alternative to ADS p n I40 0009 8000 0021 1 as needed Bracket mounting sliding for ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo or Ultrasonic Depth Sensors mounting plate 8000 0307 02 1 as needed KIT SYSTEM MOUNTING BRACKETS TOP SIDE includes Mounting Hardware Kit 8000 0655 ...

Page 215: ...ensor surcharge velocity sensor and air temperature sensor 8K CS8 V2 10 30 IS 30 ft 9 1 m or 100 ft 30 5 m cable Up to 2 1 per monitoring point Peak Combo Sensor upward ultrasonic depth sensor pressure depth sensor peak velocity sensor and water temperature sensor 8K CS4 xx 35 1H 35 ft 10 6 m or 100 ft 30 5 m cable 2 Up to 2 1 per monitoring point Surface Combo Sensor downward ultrasonic depth sen...

Page 216: ...t Device XIO 8000 0400 1 as needed External power communications cable from ExPAC to monitor 8000 0378 xxx 4 1 as needed External power grounding kit also used to convert a battery powered TRITON monitor to external power 8000 0434 xxx 4 1 as needed Sampler cable for flow proportional sampling 8000 0348 01 1 as needed Sampler cable for level activation sampling 8000 0348 02 4 M3 x 10mm flat head m...

Page 217: ...the part number Standard lengths are 10 ft 3 0m 25 ft 7 6m 50 ft 15 2m 75 ft 22 8m 100 ft 30 5m 125 ft 38 1m 150 ft 45 7m and 200 ft 61 0m All other lengths must be custom ordered 4 The external power communications cable and the ground cable included in the external power grounding kit can be ordered to specific lengths up to 800 ft 243m Note the desired length in feet in the xxx portion of the p...

Page 218: ...rent ring sizes exist and each ring is adjustable within about 3 inches 76 mm to fit pipes of different diameters Assemble the ring in the following way Note These instructions generally apply to overlapping rings However the 6 inch 152 mm 8 inch 178 to 211 mm 10 inch 229 to 262 mm and 12 inch 279 to 312 mm rings do not have an overlapping section Therefore these non overlapping rings will require...

Page 219: ...band through the flanges in the ring stabilizer making sure the flanges face the outside of the ring and the spreader mechanism screw faces the inside of the ring Sliding the ring stabilizer onto the ring 3 Slide the ring stabilizer all the way around the ring until it is about 4 inches 102 mm from the welded metal band at the other end of the ring ...

Page 220: ...5 14 ADS TRITON Manual Moving the ring stabilizer into position 4 Position the ring with the downstream edge edge with the holes facing you ...

Page 221: ... plate with the keyholes should be extending out from the upstream edge of the ring opposite the edge with the holes for securing the sensor cable Sliding the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Ultrasonic Depth Sensor mounting plate onto the ring 6 Move the sensor mounting plate around the ring Note Steps 7 and 8 apply only to overlapping rings Proceed directly to step 9 for non overlapping rings 7 ...

Page 222: ...ing stabilizer into position 9 Perform the following based on the ring type Overlapping Insert the spreader mechanism screw completely through the hole at the open end of the ring Non Overlapping Insert a spreader mechanism screw through the hole at the left end of the ring so that the end of the screw extends inside the ring Ring stabilizer fully connected ...

Page 223: ...ng you the four spreader bars facing toward the inside of the ring and the shoulder bolts pointed outside the ring 13 Place a washer and then the downstream left spreader bar over the spreader mechanism screw Orienting and attaching the spreader mechanism 14 Place the upstream left spreader bar onto the same screw 15 Lightly turn the hex nut onto the screw ensuring that it passes through the holes...

Page 224: ...preader bars 16 Turn the ring until the spreader mechanism is in the 12 00 position 17 Align the spreader mechanism screw so that the head is visible through one of the ring size adjustment holes Aligning the screw head and adjustment hole ...

Page 225: ...e spreader mechanism screw and hex nut 19 Insert the second spreader mechanism screw through the following hole based on the ring type Overlapping Appropriate ring size adjustment hole on the outside of the ring Non overlapping Last hole on the other free end of the ring inserting the screw from the outside of the ring 20 Slip the large washer onto the screw on the inside of the ring ...

Page 226: ...ITON Manual Place the washers onto the second spreader mechanism screw 21 Place the spreader bars over the screw and tighten a hex nut on the screw Spreader mechanism attached to the ring view from inside the ring ...

Page 227: ...e Ring The following sections provide instructions on mounting the AV Gated Sensor the AV Max Sensor and Peak Combo Sensor to the ring To ensure the most accurate flow data standard pipe installations require proper positioning of the sensors on the ring as well as in the pipe When facing upstream and viewing from the downstream edge of the ring the sensors should be mounted on the ring in the fol...

Page 228: ...e AV Max sensor can be rotated as much as 15 degrees up left side of the pipe without using a special mounting device A Silt Mount Adapter can be used to mount the AV Max sensor 30 degrees up the left side of the pipe the 7 00 position when a higher elevation is necessary However keep in mind that a physical offset measurement must be taken when mounting the sensor in any position outside the bott...

Page 229: ...ace Combo Sensor or Ultrasonic Depth Sensor Mount the sensor at the twelve o clock position top of the pipe with the spreader mechanism in the ten or two o clock position Caution Handle all sensors and cables with extreme care The sensors and cables contain delicate mechanisms and electronics Keep sharp objects away from sensor cables and avoid stepping or placing heavy objects on the cable during...

Page 230: ...ing way 1 Use two M3 X 10mm stainless steel flathead screws do not substitute any other screws to attach the sensor at the bottom of the ring opposite from the ParaDepth ParaFlow or Surface Combo Sensor Ultrasonic Depth Sensor ADS recommends installing AV Gated AV Max and the Peak Combo sensors within 5 degrees of the pipe centerline Important If the AV Gated AV Max or Peak Combo will be installed...

Page 231: ...lightly elevated portion of the top of the Silt Mount Adapter The elevated portion of the adapter should insert easily into the inset portion of the bottom of the sensor Orient the sensor so that the sensor cable is exiting the sharp or wedged side of the adapter From the bottom of the adapter use two M3 X 10mm stainless steel flathead screws do not substitute any other screws to secure the sensor...

Page 232: ... at 30 degrees up the left side of the pipe and below the flow surface once installed The nose of the sensor should be facing the same direction as the upstream edge of the ring Securing the AV Gated AV Max or Peak Combo Sensor Silt Mount Adapter assembly to the ring 2 Orient the ring so that the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo sensor Ultrasonic Depth sensor mounting plate is ADAPTER SENSOR ASSEM...

Page 233: ... Combo sensor cables to the ring helps prevent debris from collecting between the cable and the ring or catching on the loose cable It also prevents the loose cables from disrupting the flow Secure the cable in the following way 1 Starting at the appropriate sensor location begin securing the sensor cable with 4 inch 2 mm x 100 mm cable ties through the pre drilled holes along the downstream trail...

Page 234: ...ltrasonic Depth Sensor The ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Ultrasonic Depth sensors are not mounted prior to installation of the ring The ring mechanism and sensor mounting plate are assembled as detailed in Assembling the Ring beginning on page 5 12 After the ring is installed at the monitoring site the sensor is inserted into the mounting plate and leveled as described in the following section ...

Page 235: ...ot exceed 5 degrees from the 6 00 position If a greater rotation beyond 5 degrees is needed then a Silt Mount Adapter must be used Install the AV Gated sensor and then verify the sensor is correctly positioned After activating the monitor perform a Diagnostic reading on the AV Gated Ultrasonic sensor and verify the Sensor Slope and Sensor Rotation values are not greater than 5 0 See Chapter 4 Runn...

Page 236: ...otated off the bottom centerline up to 30 degrees up the left side of the pipe with the Silt Mount Adapter For best performance ADS recommends sensor rotation of less than 5 degrees when no adapter is used After activating the monitor perform a Diagnostic reading on the AV Max Ultrasonic sensor and verify the Sensor Slope and Sensor Rotation values are not greater than 5 0 See Chapter 4 Running Se...

Page 237: ... flush against the inside surface of the pipe to avoid obstructing the flow or catching debris Verify that the underwater sensor with or without silt adapter is flush with the pipe surface Any elevation of the sensor or significant deterioration or imperfection in the pipe surface around the sensor can create an open space in which debris can become trapped An elevated sensor also can misdirect th...

Page 238: ...ghten the ring against the pipe completely at this point 5 Mount the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Ultrasonic Depth sensor to the ring by inserting the studs on the back of the sensor into the keyholes on the sensor mounting plate at the top of the ring and sliding the sensor back in a downstream direction until it is fully in place The sensor cable should exit the downstream edge of the ring O...

Page 239: ...contacting the metal connector at the end of the sensor cable or any other sharp object with the Teflon coated crystals on the sensor 6 Using a 24 inch 500 mm or 1000 mm carpenter s level orient the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Ultrasonic Depth sensor at the top of the pipe so that the sensor face is parallel and level from side to side with the flow surface and pipe crown To protect the cryst...

Page 240: ...eft with a rubber mallet until it is level Warning Tapping the mounting plate with the sensor attached could damage the sensor Always remove the sensor before tapping the plate with a mallet Reattach the sensor to the mounting plate and recheck the level For the ParaDepth and ParaFlow sensors QstartXML can be used to determine sensor rotation and slope See Chapter 4 Running Sensor Diagnostics for ...

Page 241: ...e there should be no Physical Offset for this sensor unless a Silt Mount Adapter is being used AV Max Peak Combo Sensor Physical Offset Manually measure the depth of the flow from the bottom of the pipe to the flow surface and then measure the distance from the nose i e front end of the AV Max Peak Combo sensor to the flow surface Subtract the second measurement from the initial depth of flow to d...

Page 242: ...ParaFlow Physical Offset Measure the distance from the crown top of the pipe to the face of the sensor to determine the physical offset Typical offsets range from 2 63 to 2 75 inches 67 to 70 mm Physical Offset of the ParaDepth ParaFlow Sensor SILT WATER SURFACE PHYSICAL OFFSET CENTER PIPE DEPTH DISTANCE FROM SENSOR NOSE TO SURFACE ...

Page 243: ...ne the physical offset Typical offsets range from 1 25 to 1 50 inches 32 to 38 mm Physical Offset of the Surface Combo or Ultrasonic Depth Sensor Note These offsets are required when configuring the monitor using the QstartXML software 11 Secure the sensor cables from the ring to the location at which the monitor is mounted in the manhole Refer to Securing the Sensor Cables in the Pipe and Manhole...

Page 244: ...o or Ultrasonic Depth Sensor z Securing the cables to the band Before beginning the installation conduct a thorough investigation of hydraulic and other site conditions The hydraulics of a site directly affect the monitor s ability to accurately measure flow depth and velocity In addition measure the horizontal and vertical pipe dimensions carefully Even slightly inaccurate pipe dimensions can sig...

Page 245: ...owing supplies before performing a special installation to prevent any costly delays When ordering specify the TRITON monitor special installation hardware In addition please indicate the type of mounting hardware desired for mounting the monitor mounting bracket wall rim mount or hook rung mount ...

Page 246: ...th sensor peak velocity sensor and water temperature sensor 8K CS9 10 35 35 ft 10 6 m or 100 ft 30 5 m cable 1 as needed Inclinometer Angle Tilt sensor installed on flood gates or other components where angle of change is needed 8000 0528 1 as needed Long Range Depth Sensor downward ultrasonic depth sensor typically installed near top of manhole structure 8K CS6 C1 10 10 ft 3 05 m cable Up to 2 1 ...

Page 247: ... ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo or Ultrasonic Depth Sensors mounting plate 8000 0307 02 1 as needed Adapter silt mount for Peak Combo Sensor 8000 0271 1 as needed Special Surface Combo Sensor Ultrasonic Depth Sensor install band SS 12 in long Use with corresponding mounting plate 8000 0307 02 700 100238 00 As needed by length Stainless steel mounting band Contact ADS 1 as needed Sensor surcharge...

Page 248: ...mm thread stainless steel nut As needed 3 8 in 10mm stainless washer 15 11 in 5mm x 300mm cable ties 25 4 in 2mm x 100mm cable ties 15 8 in 4mm x 200mm cable ties 15 in 7mm x 400mm anchor cable ties 1 Models 8000 FST IM 4WW XXX include the 12 volt battery pack Models 8000 FST IM EP 4WW XXX for external power do not include the battery pack 2 Pressure depth transducers indicated by xx in the sample...

Page 249: ...s for the installation z Battery powered hammer drill with assorted bits including the following at a minimum inch 6 mm x 6 inch 150 mm masonry bit 3 8 inch 10 mm x 4 inch 100 mm minimum length masonry bit 5 16 inch 8 mm carbide tipped bit z Heavy 4 pound 1 5 Kg hammer z Rubber mallet z 24 inch 610 mm carpenter s level z Nut driver set or socket set English plus 13 mm for canister hardware z Wrenc...

Page 250: ...ing these sensors z band mount z band mount Both mounts require almost identical installation methods The only significant differences are that the band mount allows the installer to secure the band to both sides of the pipe wall and to position the sensor at the bottom center of the pipe These options are not possible using the band mount Therefore the band mount is the preferable method for moun...

Page 251: ...roximately of the circumference of the pipe 2 Locate the sensor at a position on the band based on installing the long end of the band end extending almost completely up one side of the pipe on the left side of the incoming pipe upstream from the manhaole and the existence of silt at the bottom of the pipe ADS recommends reserving the left side of the pipe for the long end of the band to accommoda...

Page 252: ...n Mount the sensor onto the inside of the band with two M3 x 10 mm countersink screws making sure the blunt end i e nose of the sensor is facing the upstream edge of the ring edge opposite cable tie holes If mounting holes do not exist on the band at or near the desired mounting location for the sensor drill holes in the band using a 7 32 inch 3 mm drill bit Attaching Sensor to band 4 applies only...

Page 253: ...athead screws do not substitute any other screws to secure the sensor to the adapter The predrilled screw holes in the adapter and in the bottom of the sensor should be in alignment if the sensor is seated properly on the adapter Seating and securing the AV Gated AV Max or Peak Combo Sensor to the Silt Mount Adapter Use two M3 x 10mm stainless steel flathead screws do not substitute any other scre...

Page 254: ...at the flow surface 7 Mark the pipe wall through the lowest hole with a drill and install a inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolt with a pneumatic drill 8 Secure the band to the anchor bolt with a washer and nut 9 Conform the band to the pipe wall around to the long end of the band so that it is flush with the pipe wall 10 Install a inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolt through the pre drilled hole ...

Page 255: ...mount an AV Gated AV Max or Peak Combo sensor in a pipe using the band mount 1 Use a hacksaw to cut the band to the appropriate length Cut the band so that once installed it will run almost completely down the left side of the pipe 2 Determine the best location on the band to mount the sensor Intend on installing the band on the left side of the incoming pipe upstream from the manhaole to accommod...

Page 256: ...screws to secure the sensor to the adapter The predrilled screw holes in the adapter and in the bottom of the sensor should be in alignment if the sensor is seated properly on the adapter Use two M3 x 10mm stainless steel flathead screws do not substitute any other screws to secure the adapter to the band at the appropriate location on the band to ensure the sensor will be positioned between 15 an...

Page 257: ...sensor securely against the pipe wall and prevent the end of the band from twisting in the flow or catching debris 10 Conform the portion of the band above the flow surface to the pipe wall and install an inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolt nut and washer every 12 to 24 inches 305 to 610 mm up to the top of the band Completed band mount in pipe 11 Measure the physical offset for the sensor by man...

Page 258: ...avy flow Securing the Cables to the Band Securing the underwater sensor cable to the band helps prevent debris from collecting between the cable and the band or catching on the loose cable It also prevents the loose cables from disrupting the flow Secure the cable in the following way 1 Starting at the appropriate sensor location begin securing the sensor cable with 4 inch 2 mm x 100 mm cable ties...

Page 259: ...2 special installation methods are available for mounting the Ultrasonic Depth sensor and one 1 for the Surface Combo Sensor z Standard Mount This mount is used for mounting the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo or Ultrasonic Depth sensor in the pipe during special installations z Surcharge Mount This mount primarily is used for mounting the Ultrasonic Depth sensor in the manhole at sites where the...

Page 260: ...he sensor 1 Position the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Sensor Ultrasonic Depth sensor mounting plate in the center apex of the pipe and scribe a mark on both sides of the mounting plate 2 Center the 12 inch 305 mm mounting band allowing the band to extend about 5 25 inches 133 mm beyond each side of the scribed location 3 Conform one end of the curved band to the pipe configuration and spot dri...

Page 261: ...end of the plate with the keyholes facing upstream and the two band slots facing up Sliding the mounting plate for the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Ultrasonic Depth Sensor onto the free end of the mounting band 7 Align the sensor mounting plate with the scribe marks and conform the other end of the curved band with the pipe PLATE MOUNTING SENSOR MOUNTING BAND ...

Page 262: ...long the metal band until it is level from side to side with the flow surface and pipe crown and tighten the nuts securely with a nut driver For more information refer to the instructions on leveling this sensor in Installing the Ring in the Pipe beginning on page 5 28 11 Install the ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Ultrasonic Depth sensor onto the mounting plate by inserting the studs on the back...

Page 263: ... To protect the crystals on the sensor use a block of wood of uniform dimensions between the level and the flat face of the horizontal ultrasonic depth sensor portion of the sensor 13 Determine the Physical Offset for the Surface Combo sensor or Ultrasonic Depth sensor by measuring the distance from the crown top of the pipe to the face of the sensor horizontal surface with the two ultrasonic crys...

Page 264: ...o or Ultrasonic Depth Sensor 14 Determine the Physical Offset for the ParaDepth ParaFlow sensor by measuring the distance from the crown top of the pipe to the face of the sensor as shown in the picture below Measuring the Physical Offset of the ParaDepth or ParaFlow Sensors ...

Page 265: ...ects away from sensor cables and avoid stepping or placing heavy objects on the cable during installation Avoid contacting the metal connector at the end of the Surface Combo or Ultrasonic Depth Sensor cable or any other sharp object with the Teflon coated crystals on the sensor Long Range Depth Sensor Installation Performing a standard Long Range Depth Sensor installation involves the following p...

Page 266: ...5 60 ADS TRITON Manual z Installing the Submersion Sensor z Measuring the physical offset ...

Page 267: ...treet or ground surface z Manhole with rungs If there are no rungs in the manhole drill an anchor point into the manhole wall to secure the tether and therefore the Mounting Bar in case it becomes dislodged z An iron manhole frame with a diameter between 21 inches 530 mm and 28 inches 710 mm and a frame depth of 3 inches 76 mm or more Manhole frames greater than 28 inches 710 mm in diameter requir...

Page 268: ...hook rung mount Quantity Description ADS P N 1 TRITON flow monitor battery or externally powered 8000 FST IM 4WW XXX 8000 FST IM EP 4WW XXX 1 Monitor mounting bracket flange for mounting monitor to manhole rim or wall I40 0009 3 Monitor mounting bracket bolt hex SS M8 X 30mm 508058 3 Monitor mounting bracket washer flat SS 517 8001254 00 3 Monitor mounting bracket washer lock SS 517 8001274 00 1 a...

Page 269: ...d Measuring Manhole Depth 1 Tether Carpenter s level or other flat rigid item to keep from losing it in the flow This will be used as a measuring reference point 2 Extend Grade Pole outside of the manhole and confirm all latches to keep from losing an unsecured section in the flow 3 Double check your Grade Pole scale Many pole scales display feet and inches while some are in fractions of feet 4 Pl...

Page 270: ...where the Grade Pole crosses the bottom of level or other flat rigid item Record measurement Recording measurement for manhole depth Installing the Mounting Bar The Mounting Bar is designed to securely position the Long Range Depth Sensor within a standard manhole frame that is between 21 inches 533 mm and 28 inches 711 mm ...

Page 271: ...ut extensions a Wall Mount Bar must be installed Refer to Installing the Wall Mount Bar for installation instructions Perform the following procedure to install the Mounting Bar 1 Hang large loop from the Mounting Bar tether behind top rung Passing Mounting Bar tether behind top rung 2 Use the J Hook to pull the large loop under the rung and back up towards you Using J Hook to pull tether up from ...

Page 272: ...her to the top rung 4 Position the bar in the manhole frame so the sensor has a clear view of the manhole invert Perform the following adjustments to ensure proper sensor positioning Ensure the point of measurement is properly positioned over the invert and flow Point of Measurement ...

Page 273: ...parallel to the flow Parallel Mount If the invert is offset from the center rotate the Mounting Bar appropriately so the sensor housing can be pointed directly at the invert Mount Rotation to Offset Accommodation If the invert takes a bend as it runs through the manhole rotate the Mounting Bar appropriately to accommodate the bend ...

Page 274: ...urface is 8 inches 200 mm to 12 inches 305 mm and is mounted within the manhole frame Note Mount the bar sufficiently deep to prevent it from being dislodged when the manhole lid is opened Positioning the Mounting Bar in the manhole frame Note The Mounting Bar may be positioned at greater than 12 inches 305 mm from the street level however the goal of the installation should be to maximize the lev...

Page 275: ...rame to ensure that the bar will provide a level sensor mounting surface Ensuring Mounting Bar is level 7 Twist the locking nut counterclockwise to extend the mounting bar spanning the diameter of the frame Ensure the bar is secure by grabbing and vigorously pulling on it to confirm it will not move Confirming secure positioning ...

Page 276: ...r Extension Rods for frames 36 inches 914 mm to 44 inches 1118 mm Add Extension Rods to the Mounting Bar as follows 1 From the un tethered end of the Mounting bar carefully pry the black rubber foot off the end of the gray threaded plug Removing the black rubber foot 2 Unscrew and remove the gray threaded plug Removing the gray threaded plug 3 Screw and hand tighten the Extension Rod onto the end ...

Page 277: ...Note When adding two Extension Rods repeat the process on the tethered end ensuring that the Mounting Bar tether remains secured at the end after the Rod is added Installing Wall Mount Bar Wall Mount Bar with bracket If the manhole or manhole frame will not accommodate a standard Mounting Bar with or without extensions utilize the Wall Mount Bar ADS p n 8000 0484 for installation Install the Wall ...

Page 278: ...t Bar bracket to the manhole wall with anchor screws for each of the bracket holes Securing bracket to the manhole wall 4 Screw the Wall Mount Bar into the bracket secured to the wall Screwing Wall Mount Bar into installed bracket Installing the Long Range Depth Sensor onto the Mounting Bar The user friendly design of the Long Range Depth Sensor is configured to facilitate easy installation Note T...

Page 279: ...g shroud bracket 2 Position sensor under Mounting Bar and bring hinge over bar and tighten thumb screw Positioning and tightening sensor bracket to Mounting Bar 3 Ensure that the bar remains level and the bubble on the sensor is centered Maintaining proper level ...

Page 280: ...n Sensor on Manhole Frame Attach the Submersion Sensor to the manhole frame as close to the top of the rim as possible The Submersion Sensor senses when flow depths reach it and will cause the TRITON to send out a Submerged alarm when the sensor goes under water Make sure the wire from the Submersion Sensor is hanging from the bottom of the sensor ...

Page 281: ...ce tethered level or other flat rigid item across the open manhole frame Note During installation or if re installation is required always measure the physical offset making sure to reactivate the monitor if the measurement has changed Refer to Chapter 4 Configuration and Activation for more information 2 Place your fingers on the edge of the sensor and place Carpenter s Rule on your fingers so th...

Page 282: ...pe This will ensure the sensor measures the range above the flow surface at the location the flow enters the manhole This method of mounting the sensor requires a special surcharge bracket ADS p n I40 0010 and sliding adapter bracket ADS p n 8000 0299 Mount the sensor in the following way Note Handle the Ultrasonic Depth Sensor and the Surface Combo Sensor with care Do not expose the sensors to ex...

Page 283: ...ermination keep in mind that the maximum range of the sensor is 10 feet 3 05 m 2 Press the bracket firmly against the manhole wall 3 Identify the three pre drilled holes at the top of the bracket and spot drill the manhole wall through the middle hole with a drill 4 Remove the bracket and drill and mount a inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolt 5 Secure the top of the bracket to the manhole wall wit...

Page 284: ... adaptor bracket ADS p n 8000 0299 into the mounting plate on the surcharge bracket Inserting the Sliding Adapter Bracket into the sensor mounting plate on the surcharge bracket 12 Attach the Ultrasonic Depth Sensor to the sliding adapter bracket by inserting the studs on the back of the sensor into the keyholes on the adapter bracket and sliding the sensor back until it is fully in place The sens...

Page 285: ...ns between the level and the flat face of the horizontal ultrasonic depth sensor portion of the sensor If it is slightly out of level make horizontal adjustments to the bottom portion of the bracket by moving it to the left or right The oval bottom mounting holes allow minor horizontal adjustments 14 Drill and mount a inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolt in one of the other pre drilled holes at th...

Page 286: ...g the QstartXML software Topside Retrieval System applies to ParaDepth and ParaFlow Sensors This section includes the procedure for installation of the ParaDepth and ParaFlow sensors using the ADS Topside Retrieval System The installation involves x Installing the Topside Wall Mount Bracket in the manhole x Securing the ParaDepth or ParaFlow sensor to the TopSide Sensor Bracket and installing on W...

Page 287: ...Brass Slide NOTE Tools are listed in standard SAE sizes Select equivalent metric SI tools as needed All anchor bolts nuts and washers must be stainless steel Obtain the following supplies from ADS before performing the Topside Retrieval System installation to prevent any costly delays The list below only covers the retrieval system it does not include monitor installation parts and supplies Quanti...

Page 288: ...5 82 ADS TRITON Manual Topside Wall Mount Bracket Topside Sensor Bracket ...

Page 289: ...vert ADS finds that often the output side of the invert best meets this criteria x If installing a ParaFlow sensor position the Wall Mount Bracket immediately above or as close as possible to the crown of the pipe to ensure that the surcharge velocity sensor will be able to read flow velocity during surcharged conditions Warning When using the Retrieval Tool to either remove or re install the sens...

Page 290: ... guide or the installation of any ADS equipment 1 Determine which wall upstream or downstream the Wall Mount Bracket will be installed on 2 Mark a spot approiximately one inch 25 4 mm above the crown of the pipe that is centered over manhole invert This is where the lower tab of the Wall Mount Bracket will be placed Mark Lower Tab Position for Mounting Bracket 3 Drill a hole using the hammer drill...

Page 291: ...to side Confirm Level Side to Side 7 Drill a hole through the upper tab using the hammer drill and hammer the Lag Bolt into place 8 Place a washer and nut on the Lag Bolt and finger tighten 9 Re confirm that the Wall Mount Bracket is level in both front to back and side to side Once confirmed tighten nuts The installation of the Wall Mount Bracket is now complete ...

Page 292: ...5 86 ADS TRITON Manual Confirm Level Front to Back Installed ParaDepth ParaFlow Wall Mount Bracket ...

Page 293: ...istent uneven run stainless steel nuts onto the top and bottom Lag Bolts followed by stainless steel washers before placing the bracket on the bolts Adjust the nuts behind the bracket to more easily level the bracket front to back 10 Attach the ParaDepth ParaFlow sensor to the Sensor Bracket taking care that the sensor is properly oriented for the position of the Wall Mount Bracket ...

Page 294: ...Sensor to Sensor Bracket 11 Cable tie the sensor cable to the Sensor Bracket threading the cable ties through the holes along the edge of the Sensor Bracket Cable Tie Sensor Cable to Sensor Bracket 12 Seat the Sensor Bracket on the Wall Mount Bracket ...

Page 295: ...nsor Prior to Exiting the Manhole 1 Once the sensor is positioned on the Topside Wall Mount measure the Physical Offset of the sensor the distance above the crown of the pipe This distance will be input as a negative number when configuring the sensor in QstartXML There are two ways to measure the Physcial Offset See illustrations below and refer to Chapter 4 Configuration and Activation for more ...

Page 296: ...5 90 ADS TRITON Manual Directly Measure the Physical Offset Sensor Face to Crown of Pipe Physical Offset Indirectly Measure the Physical Offset Sensor Face to Invert Pipe Height Physical Offset ...

Page 297: ... the cable 2 Coil any extra ParaDepth or ParaFlow cable and use a cable tie secure it to a manhole rung or the monitor handle Testing Removal and Reinstallation of Sensor Using Topside Retrieval Tool 1 Using the Topside Extendable Retrieval Tool unhook the cable from the hook mounted on the manhole wall Warning When using the Retrieval Tool to either remove or re install the sensor care needs to b...

Page 298: ...Topside Extendable Retrieval Tool down the manhole to the Sensor Bracket extending the pole as necessary Run the Topside Extendable Retrieval Tool Down the Manhole 3 Position the hook through the loop on the Sensor Bracket and turn counter clockwise then slowly raise the sensor to the top of the manhole ...

Page 299: ...p on the Sensor Bracket Turn the Hook Counter Clockwise to Loosen and Raise Sensor Bracket 4 As a safeguard as the sensor is being raised out of the manhole simultanesouly retreive the sensor cable to minimize the distance the sensor could fall if it comes off the pole hook ...

Page 300: ...lower the Sensor Bracket down the manhole and seat the Sensor Bracket on the Wall Mount Bracket Twist the Sensor Bracket loop clockwise to lock the bracket back in place Sensor Bracket Securely Looped on Pole Hook 6 Again use caution when rasing the Topside Retrieval Tool after the sensor reinstallation ...

Page 301: ...n 8 inch 4 mm x 200 mm cable tie attached to a plastic anchor installed at the top of the pipe Drill a hole of the appropriate size for the shank of the plastic anchor in the pipe crown Refer to instructions with the anchors Drive the plastic anchor into the pipe with a hammer until it is flush and secure Run the cable tie through the loop in the plastic anchor and around the cables Tighten the ca...

Page 302: ...e cables every 18 to 24 inches 457 to 610 mm up the side of the manhole to the monitor location Loose cables could present a manhole safety hazard or increase the potential for sensor or monitor damage to occur If plastic anchors will not serve as adequate anchors based on the structure of the manhole wall install inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolts instead Warning Make sure the connector end of...

Page 303: ...specific channel and when applicable and possible correspond the channel number to the monitoring point For example consider always assigning the AV Gated Sensor to Channel 1 and the second sensor to Channel 2 The TRITON also enables the user to connect a water quality sampler to the monitor for flow proportional or level based sampling operations ADS offers three 25 foot 7 6 m cable options for c...

Page 304: ...nd moisture Clean off any debris and dry any surface moisture Compressed air is useful for removing moisture from the inside of the connectors or ports pin and socket surfaces 4 Verify that the waterproof seal is present inside each sensor cable end connector The bright orange or green rubber seal should sit at the bottom of the connector with the pins protruding through the seal 5 Connect each se...

Page 305: ...alve exists only for testing purposes during the manufacturing process Do not attempt to fill the monitor with air or pressurize the monitor Securing the Dryer Tube to the Monitor The Peak Combo AV Gated and Surface Combo sensors each contain a pressure depth sensor with an associated dryer tube For each combo sensor connected to the monitor you must secure the corresponding dryer tube attached to...

Page 306: ... sure the black end cap on the dryer tube is removed before installing the monitor in the manhole 3 applies only when a second dryer tube is present Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other dryer tube but attach it to the other vertical portion of the handle on the opposite side of the monitor ...

Page 307: ...t output unit XIO ADS p n 800 0400 for compliance with IS certification Note When installing an ExPAC XBUS or XIO ADS recommends locating the unit in close proximity to the DC power source to maximize the net power available to the unit Note The externally powered TRITON ExPAC XBUS and XIO are not equipped with backup power Therefore in the event of an interruption or loss of power at the power so...

Page 308: ...for the ExPAC when a power supply is required However please note that the customer may use another AC to DC converter power supply if desired to support the ExPAC provided it can supply from 9 to 36 volts of power at a minimum of 15 watts x A power cable running between the external DC source i e power supply and the ExPAC power input The customer must supply this cabling of the appropriate lengt...

Page 309: ...nd a minimum of 15 watts as measured available at the ExPAC not at the power source output ADS offers a power supply ADS p n 508293 for this application However if you choose not to use this recommended power supply the alternate power supply must be a high quality industrial type power supply with ripple no greater than 250mV P P When long cable runs are required size the supply and cabling to en...

Page 310: ...data over 50 seconds 90 mA Note Measurement cycle involves firing Peak Combo Sensor and Surface Combo Sensor and running MLI Mounting the XIO or XBUS Note These instructions apply only to applications involving an XIO or XBUS If the monitor will not receive external power through an XIO or XBUS proceed to the next section Mounting the Recommended Power Supply Mount and secure the XIO or XBUS in su...

Page 311: ...e brackets and screws are included with the XIO XBUS Refer to the following figure for details on how to secure the mounting brackets to the unit Attaching the mounting brackets to the back of the XIO XBUS 3 Identify the location on the wall other solid structure or rack at which you want to mount the XIO XBUS 4 Secure the XIO XBUS to the surface or rack through the mounting brackets using appropr...

Page 312: ... the power supply pre mounted to a DIN rail in the XIO XBUS enclosure Mount and secure the power supply in such a way that takes into account the specific environment in which it will be located For outdoor installation mount it inside a secure weatherproof enclosure minimum NEMA IP66 that will provide the best protection against the elements and excessive heat or cold The operating temperature ra...

Page 313: ...g way 1 Notice the inset on the back of the power supply that includes a wedge at the top and a small notch at the bottom to secure the power supply to the DIN rail Slide the top edge of the DIN rail up into the top wedge on the back of the power supply Sliding the top edge of the DIN rail into the wedge on the back of the power supply 2 Notice the sliding tab running down the middle of the back o...

Page 314: ... rail Pressing down the sliding tab from the top 3 Push the bottom edge of the rail into the inset on the back of the power supply and release the sliding tab The spring mechanism will allow the notch to return to its original position completely securing the power supply to the DIN rail ...

Page 315: ...External Power 6 9 Power supply firmly secured to the DIN rail Front view of power supply mounted to DIN rail ...

Page 316: ...2q F 20q to 50q C Therefore make sure the enclosure is also located under an awning or other structure to prevent direct sun exposure For indoor installation mount the ExPAC inside an enclosure or in a location that prevents tampering or potential damage from occurring The ExPAC is designed for mounting on a 35 x 7 5 mm DIN rail or securing to another surface or structure through the four predrill...

Page 317: ...right tab displayed in open released position Using a screwdriver to open release the red tabs 2 Notice the horizontal inset across the back of the ExPAC Slide the lower edge of the DIN rail down into the small groove at the bottom of the inset on the back of the ExPAC ExPAC RED TABS SCREWDRIVER ...

Page 318: ...wer edge of the DIN rail into the bottom groove on the back of the ExPAC 3 Press the top edge of the DIN rail flush against the back of the ExPAC completely into the inset Pressing the upper edge of the DIN rail against the back of the ExPAC ...

Page 319: ...ess down the red tabs using your finger or a screwdriver until they click into place securing the ExPAC to the DIN rail Tabs in closed locked position securing the ExPAC to the DIN rail Front view of ExPAC mounted to DIN rail ...

Page 320: ...not available secure the ExPAC to a solid surface or structure using suitable fasteners i e screws through the four predrilled holes on the outer edges of the unit Mounting the ExPAC directly to a wall or other structure using screws through the 4 pre drilled holes in the unit ...

Page 321: ...r source to the power supply Customer supplied cabling may be used WARNING When hard wiring to the AC supply ensure that the AC source is de energized and that all applicable lockout tagout and other electrical safety measures are followed In addition do not turn on power until all wiring and connections are complete from the AC source to the TRITON monitor 2 Run the cable from the AC power source...

Page 322: ...gland Note When positioning the cable inside the XIO XBUS or other enclosure maintain a small space between the cable and the right side of the ExPAC 6 Loosen the screws on the AC input terminals at the bottom front of the power supply XIO XBUS AC POWER CABLE CABLE GLAND ...

Page 323: ...nd tightening the corresponding terminal screw Connect the hot typically black or red wire from the power cable to the line L terminal on the power supply Connect the neutral typically white wire from the power cable to the neutral N terminal on the power supply Connect the earth ground typically green wire from the power cable or electrical panel chassis to the earth ground terminal on the power ...

Page 324: ...he XIO or XBUS proceed to the next section Running the Ground Wire Instructions for installing and wiring the power supply to the ExPAC have not been included for applications involving an XIO or XBUS The next step in connecting the monitor to external power involves running two wires between the power supply and the ExPAC ADS recommends using 18 to 22 gauge stranded wire However for runs longer t...

Page 325: ...trip the individual wires on both ends to prepare for connecting to the terminals on the hardware 2 Loosen the screws on one of the V and one of the V DC output terminals front top corner on the power supply DC output terminals on power supply DC OK V V DC OUTPUT TERMINAL CONNECTIONS POWER SUPPLY ...

Page 326: ...terminal screw Then insert the other end of the same wire into the hole corresponding to the negative DC input terminal on the ExPAC and tighten the associated terminal screw 5 Insert the end of the other wire into the hole corresponding to the V DC output terminal on the power supply and tighten the associated terminal screw Then insert the other end of the same wire into the hole corresponding t...

Page 327: ...External Power 6 21 Wires exiting DC output terminal on power supply POWER SUPPLY DC OUTPUT TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ...

Page 328: ... or another enclosure to house the ExPAC The XIO and XBUS both come from the factory with a short ground wire running from the ExPAC to one of two ground terminal blocks that are adjacent to the ExPAC For these applications you must run a ground wire from one of the ground terminal blocks to the existing earth ground outside the XIO XBUS and then run another ground wire from the other ground termi...

Page 329: ... between a ground terminal block and the existing earth ground ADS recommends using at least a 12 gauge ground wire For applications that do not include the XIO or XBUS you must acquire two ground terminal blocks that can accommodate 18 to 10 gauge wires and obtain an 18 gauge ground wire to run from the ExPAC to a ground terminal block Install the ground wiring in the following way 1 applies only...

Page 330: ...18 gauge ground wire into the terminal and tighten the screw 18 gauge ground wire inserted into DC input terminal on ExPAC Loosen the terminal screw corresponding to the top terminal of one of the new ground terminal blocks Insert the other end of the 18 gauge ground wire into the terminal and tighten the screw ExPAC DC INPUT TERMINALS 18 Gauge GND wire ...

Page 331: ...round terminal blocks 2 Loosen the terminal screw corresponding to the bottom terminal of one of the ground terminal blocks next to the ExPAC and insert one end of the 12 gauge ground wire into the terminal and tighten the screw DC Input Terminal ExPAC Ground Terminal Blocks 18 Gauge GND Wire ...

Page 332: ...cable gland on the right for the XIO XBUS or through an available cable exit route from the inside of the existing enclosure The cable gland referenced for the XIO XBUS is the same gland through which the AC power cable enters the unit DC Input Terminal ExPAC Ground Terminal Blocks 18 Gauge GND Wire from 12 Gauge GND Wire Earth Ground Outside Enclosure to ...

Page 333: ...ng terminal of the 10 gauge ground wire from the external power grounding kit ADS p n 8000 0434 xxx up through the cable gland on the right on the XIO XBUS or up through an available cable route from the outside of the existing enclosure The cable gland or entry entry route referenced is the same gland route through which the AC power cable and other ground wire are exiting the unit CABLE GLAND GN...

Page 334: ...he other ground terminal block 7 Gently pull on the ground and power cables from the outside of the enclosure to remove any excess cabling inside the enclosure 8 applicable only to the XIO and XBUS Hand tighten the plastic nut on the cable gland to secure the cables and prevent moisture or debris from entering the inside of the enclosure through the cable entry point 10 Gauge GND Wire TRITON Monit...

Page 335: ...munication external power port COMM EXT PWR The other end includes loose wires for connecting to the terminals on the ExPAC One end of the ground cable has a metal ring terminal for attachment to one of the bolts on the monitor top referred to as the ground connection facility The other end of the ground cable should have been connected to the inside of the ExPAC enclosure XBUS or XIO based on the...

Page 336: ... terminal block connectors from the ExPAC to simplify the process of loosening the terminal screws inserting the wires in the terminals and re tightening the screws 4 Insert the lighter gauge i e smaller diameter wires into the associated terminals on the COMMS terminal block connector based on the color of the wire and tighten the corresponding terminal screws Refer to the color guide for the wir...

Page 337: ...heavier gauge i e larger diameter red and black wires into the associated RED and BLK terminals on the DC OUT terminal block connector and tighten the corresponding terminal screws Refer to the color guide for the wires on the label at the bottom of the ExPAC in front of the DC OUT terminal connector COMMUNICATION CABLE COMMS CONNECTOR 5 4 3 2 1 G N K U D R R L L E O G B B R TERM WIRE CONNECTION D...

Page 338: ...nal block connector back into the corresponding port on the ExPAC when applicable 9 Gently pull on the communication cable from the outside of the enclosure to remove any excess cabling inside the enclosure 10 Hand tighten the plastic nut on the cable gland to secure the cable and prevent moisture or debris from accessing the inside of the enclosure through the cable entry point COMMUNICATION CABL...

Page 339: ... the ground connection facility washers and also helps secure the monitor top to the canister You may encounter some resistance to removing the bolt from the retaining washer located between the monitor top and the canister Retaining washer from bottom of monitor top 13 Remove and discard the used retaining washer 14 Remove the internal tooth washer and the washer with the guide tabs i e two sides...

Page 340: ... Slide the new retaining washer from the external power grounding kit in between the monitor top and the canister positioning it so that it is properly aligned with the bolt hole 17 Insert the bolt with the stacked washers and ring terminal back through both the hole in the monitor top and the new retaining washer back until it contacts the threads in the hole on top of the canister Bolt with ring...

Page 341: ...ity 19 Attach the other end of the communication cable to the COMM EXT PWR port on the top of the monitor If the monitor will be in a manhole ADS recommends wrapping rubber stretch tape around the entire cable connection extending 1 to 2 inches onto the cable beyond the connection ...

Page 342: ...er supply when applicable Power supply or appropriate DC power source is connected to the ExPAC Ground wire is connected to both the XIO XBUS ground terminal block ExPAC as applicable and the existing earth ground Communication cable is connected to both the monitor and the ExPAC Grip fittings on the cable glands are tightened securely and XIO XBUS or other enclosure cover is closed and latched 2 ...

Page 343: ...ED is illuminated on the power supply when applicable and that both the ExPAC DC IN and DC OUT LEDs also are illuminated For more information on locating and interpreting the LEDs on the ExPAC refer to Chapter 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...

Page 344: ...to ensure you receive the appropriate installation hardware wall rim mount ADS p n I40 0009 or rung mount ADS p n 8000 0021 Before installing the monitor at the site activate the monitor to verify that the monitor is configured correctly for the application and that the battery pack is operating at an adequate voltage Make any necessary changes to the configuration before mounting the unit Refer t...

Page 345: ...7 2 ADS TRITON Manual use of this installation guide or the installation of any ADS equipment ...

Page 346: ...eight coming from the cables z The hook must be closed to prevent accidental dislodging from its support rung The hook has two pieces a curved portion that goes over the rung and a straight portion which closes the hook underneath the rung The hook must be closed and the clamping bolt nut tight enough to ensure that the straight closure remains in position SERVICE LOOP SHOWN FOR CLARITY GSM ANTENN...

Page 347: ... easily during service visits using the mounting bracket extension handle Select a location that provides only a minimal potential for the monitor to experience surcharge conditions Select a location that will prevent the manhole lid from potentially damaging the monitor during removal or when rotating in the opening Select a location that will allow personnel to enter exit the manhole without rem...

Page 348: ... bottom of the bracket onto the monitor mounting flange with two M8 x 30 mm stainless steel bolts two M8 stainless steel lock washers and two M8 stainless steel flat washers supplied with the TRITON when shipped Bolting the mounting bracket to the flange welded to the monitor 6 Carefully lower the monitor into the manhole and place the keyhole of the mounting bracket over the anchor bolt ...

Page 349: ...he mounting bracket Monitor installed in the manhole 8 Neatly coil and secure the excess sensor and communication cables in the manhole to simplify future monitor service activities Secure the cables to plastic anchors or inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolts using 14 inch 5 mm x 300 mm cable ties Note Be careful to avoid damaging the sensor cables during installation activities Even small pinhole...

Page 350: ...ring service visits using the mounting bracket extension handle Select a location that provides only a minimal potential for the monitor to experience surcharge conditions Select a location that will prevent the manhole lid from potentially damaging the monitor during removal or when rotating in the opening Select a location that will allow personnel to enter exit the manhole without removing moni...

Page 351: ...al size bit In addition spray cutting oil or another lubricant into the hole while drilling and tapping Drilling the hole in the manhole rim 4 Use a 3 8 inch x 16 threads per inch 10 mm tap that matches the stud thread to cut threads in the hole Twist the tap clockwise turn and then back out turn before continuing deeper ...

Page 352: ...to clear the metal debris by backing the tap almost completely out of the hole and then screwing it back into the hole Lubricate the hole between threading 6 Place two 3 8 16 hex nuts with a 3 8 inch washer in between onto one end of a 3 8 inch x 2 inch stud Placing two nuts and a washer onto the stud ...

Page 353: ...to bind the two nuts together on the stud Binding the nuts together with the washer in between 8 Install the stud into the tapped hole using the outer nut to engage the wrench Continue turning the nut clockwise until the stud is seated at least inch 20 mm deep in the hole Installing the stud into the hole in the manhole rim ...

Page 354: ... steel bolts two M8 stainless steel lock washers and two M8 stainless steel flat washers 12 It may be necessary to drill new holes in the flange 13 Carefully lower the monitor into the manhole and place the keyhole in the bracket over the outer nut on the stud Note ADS strongly recommends attaching a security line to the monitor before lowering it into the manhole to prevent the monitor from accid...

Page 355: ... simplify future monitor service activities Secure the cables to plastic anchors or inch x 2 inch M6 x 55 mm anchor bolts using 14 inch 300 mm cable ties Note Be careful to avoid damaging the sensor cables during installation activities Even small pinholes in the cable can cause a sensor to malfunction or fail ...

Page 356: ...sensor connects to the COMM EXT PWR port on the ADS TRITON monitor Install the Inclinometer when the flood gate is in the closed position Once installed it measures the angle differential from the closed position and reports this with the ANGLE entity recorded at the monitor wake up interval The ADS TRITON monitor can be configured to send an alert when the angle exceeds a Tilt threshold The defau...

Page 357: ...es confined space entry and is inherently dangerous Therefore installers and technicians must comply with all federal state and municipal regulations concerning confined space entry ADS is not responsible for any injuries damages claims or liability resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this installation guide or the installation of any ADS equipment 1 Ensure the flood gate is in the cl...

Page 358: ...Inclinometer 8 3 ...

Page 359: ...t the sensor is at 90º 180º or completely flat Inclinometers installed in the positions shown below will not record accurate angle measurement data Improper Inclinometer installation positions 4 Attach the inclinomenter securely to the flood gate using one of the following three methods ...

Page 360: ...Inclinometer 8 5 Construction adhesive Inclinometer attached using Construction Adhesive Two 8 stainless steel screws hole diameter 4 67 mm 0 184 in Inclinometer attached using Stainless Steel Screws ...

Page 361: ...and Activation for more in depth instructions on how to configure and activate an ADS TRITON monitor Inclinometer Data When activated with an Inclinometer data collected from the TRITON will include the ANGLE entity Data for the ANGLE entity will either be positive points or negative points when the gate opens dependent on the installation position of the sensor on the flood gate The following ill...

Page 362: ...dy of water ANGLE will be positive values when the gate opens inward toward the wastewater collection system ANGLE data will be positive values when the gate opens out to the receiving body of water ANGLE data will be negative values when the gate opens inward toward the wastewater collection system ...

Page 363: ...S TRITON Manual ANGLE data will be negative values when the gate opens out to the receiving body of water ANGLE data will be positive values when the gate opens inward towards the wastewater collection system ...

Page 364: ...rier for both external power and communication to the monitor External power is essential for these input and output operations This chapter provides general information on how to use configure and connect these inputs and outputs Note Do not attempt to connect to a third party system or connect interrupt supply of a signal to another system without an owner representative present Under some circu...

Page 365: ...ing a qualified electrician instrumentation technician or owner representative to connect ADS equipment to the signal source Consider the examples and general procedures included in this chapter to ensure a successful installation ...

Page 366: ...form the following procedure to connect each third party instrument or device up to two to an analog input terminal on the ADS XIO Note Make sure external power is available but not turned on to the monitor before connecting the signal wiring If it is not available you cannot complete testing which may require return visits by the owner representative and or electrician or instrument technician fo...

Page 367: ...hat correspond to the analog signals within the 4 20mA range and the specific kind of data you want the monitor to store Refer to Chapter 4 Configuration and Activation for instructions on supplying this information in QstartXML 3 Connect the analog input wires to the ADS XIO in the following way Note Make sure the power is turned off to the third party device and XIO Release the latches and open ...

Page 368: ... the stripped ends of the positive wire into the hole corresponding to terminal 1 or 3 on the I O terminal block in the XIO Insert one of the stripped ends of the negative wire into the hole corresponding to terminal 2 or 4 on the I O terminal block in the XIO XIO MODULE CABLE GLAND 2 WIRES ...

Page 369: ...put adds 22 ohms to the loop If too much load is added the signal will clip and cause the data to flat line at a lower level than the true peak which will result in understated peak levels or flows If only one device is connected to the analog signal sufficient current is probably available to drive the XIO input If more than two devices are attached to the analog signal loop ADS strongly recommen...

Page 370: ...o full scale However each device is different and in some applications there is no way to simulate maximum output When this occurs calculate the load by measuring the voltage that drives the loop and then measuring the resistance added by each device on the loop The owner s instrumentation representative should conduct this load calculation because it requires toggling power to different devices a...

Page 371: ...transferred Connecting a Third Party Device to an Analog Output on the XIO Note Connecting the third party device to the XIO requires a customer supplied cable ADS recommends 18 to 20 gauge shielded twisted pair standard control cable Consider using Alpha Wire M213202 SL005 or General Cable C7106A 41 10 cable For more information contact ADS Client Services Perform the following procedure to conne...

Page 372: ... Activation for instructions on supplying this information in QstartXML 3 Configure the device or instrument receiving the analog signals with the range and engineering units corresponding to the 4 20mA from the TRITON 4 Connect the analog output wires from the customer supplied cable to the ADS XIO in the following way Note Make sure the power is turned off to the third party device and XIO Relea...

Page 373: ...he stripped ends of the positive wire into the hole corresponding to terminal 5 or 7 on the I O terminal block in the XIO Insert one of the stripped ends of the negative wire into the hole corresponding to terminal 6 or 8 on the I O terminal block in the XIO XIO MODULE CABLE GLAND 2 WIRES ...

Page 374: ...correct value from the monitor in the following way Enter a test value in the Manual field corresponding to the appropriate Analog Output 1 or 2 section of the XIO Device dialog in QstartXML and select the Enable Manual checkbox This value must fall within the range designated in the associated Min and Max Value fields Note ADS recommends testing both analog outputs at the same time I O TERMINAL B...

Page 375: ...tivation for instructions on activating the monitor Disconnect from the monitor Contact the customer representative to verify the receiving instrument is producing the same value Upon confirmation return to the XIO Device dialog in QstartXML deselect the Enable Manual checkbox es and click on the OK button 7 Re activate the monitor ...

Page 376: ...er is available but not turned on to the monitor before connecting the signal wiring If it is not available you cannot complete testing which may require return visits by the owner representative and or electrician or instrument technician for wiring problems 1 Configure the Digital Input 1 or 2 component of the XIO Device through QstartXML to indicate the digital input is active and whether you w...

Page 377: ...he outside of the XIO to feed the wires through Feeding wires up through left cable gland in XIO Insert one of the stripped ends of one of the wires into the hole corresponding to terminal 9 or 11 on the I O terminal block in the XIO Insert one of the stripped ends of the other wire into the hole corresponding to terminal 10 or 12 on the I O terminal block in the XIO XIO MODULE CABLE GLAND 2 WIRES...

Page 378: ...or is activated with the appropriate digital input parameters Allow the monitor to record data from the digital input for at least two intervals in an inactive state and two intervals in an active state Collect the data from the monitor Verify that the data accurately represents the states of the inputs corresponding to the date time stamps I O TERMINAL BLOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...

Page 379: ... the following procedure to connect each third party device up to two to a digital output terminal on the ADS XIO Note Make sure external power is available but not turned on to the monitor before connecting the signal wiring If it is not available you cannot complete testing which may require return visits by the owner representative and or electrician or instrument technician for wiring problems...

Page 380: ... XIO Release the latches and open the clear front door on the XIO Run the wires up through the left cable gland on the XIO into the enclosure ADS recommends using 18 gauge wiring You may need to loosen the plastic nut on the cable gland on the outside of the XIO to feed the wires through Feeding wires up through left cable gland in XIO XIO MODULE CABLE GLAND 2 WIRES ...

Page 381: ...device to Terminals 13 and 14 digital output terminals on the I O terminal block Connect the other ends of the wires to the third party device based on the vendor s specifications Close and latch the door to the XIO 3 Restore power to the customer s device and the ADS XIO I O TERMINAL BLOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 1 2 I1 I2 R1 R2 NC 4 20 mA Analogue Outputs 4 20 mA Analogue I...

Page 382: ...our event triggers in QstartXML to force an event and subsequent return to normal to occur over a limited period of time If you choose this testing option remember to reset your event triggers and reactivate the monitor following the test Modify the environmental conditions at the monitoring location to trigger an event and return to normal over a limited period of time ...

Page 383: ... essential connection and reference information regarding communication and data exchange through a serial connection involving the TRITON ExPAC XBUS and RTU It also addresses Modbus wireless data exchange and Modbus data registers Note An RTU remote terminal unit is an example of the kind of customer supplied equipment that uses Modbus acquired data Many other types of equipment may be connected ...

Page 384: ...pport Modbus Setting Up a Serial Connection Two Modbus ports are available on the ExPAC through which to communicate RS 232 and RS 485 Note When both connections are available ADS recommends using the RS 485 connection It has a greater immunity to noise supports longer cable runs without signal degradation and is easier to wire The required port settings are 19200 baud rate 8 data bits no parity 1...

Page 385: ...e only when the ExPAC is housed within an XBUS or other enclosure Open the door of the enclosure and run the cable through the appropriate entry point into the enclosure For an XBUS this entry point will be the left cable gland at the bottom of the enclosure You may need to loosen the plastic nut on the cable gland on the outside of the XBUS or other enclosure to feed the cable through ExPAC RS 48...

Page 386: ...e wire D from the cable into the negative terminal on the connector refer to the label adjacent to the port and tighten the terminal screw 6 Insert the positive wire D from the cable into the positive terminal on the connector and tighten the terminal screw 7 Insert the ground wire GND SHL from the cable into the ground terminal on the connector and tighten the terminal screw XBUS CABLE GLAND RS 4...

Page 387: ...e Identify the pins for the D and D signals and the GND or SHL 9 applicable only when the ExPAC is housed within an XBUS or other enclosure Gently pull on the cable from the outside of the enclosure to remove any excess cabling inside the enclosure Hand tighten the plastic nut on the cable gland when applicable to secure the cable and prevent moisture or debris from entering the inside of the encl...

Page 388: ...1 applicable only when the ExPAC is housed within an XBUS or other enclosure Open the door of the enclosure and run the cable through the appropriate entry point into the enclosure For an XBUS this entry point will be the left cable gland at the bottom of the enclosure You may need to loosen the plastic nut on the cable gland on the outside of the XBUS or other enclosure to feed the cable through ...

Page 389: ... and separate the wires from the cable and attach re attach the DB 9 connector to the cable based on the pin out referenced in the following table Pin Name Direction Notes 1 DCD Input 2 RX Output 3 TX Input 4 DTR Input 5 GND 6 DSR Internally connected to RTS and CTS 7 RTS Internally connected to DSR and CTS 8 CTS Internally connected to DSR and RTS XBUS CABLE GLAND RS 232 CABLE ...

Page 390: ... terminal connector on ExPAC 4 applicable only when the ExPAC is housed within an XBUS or other enclosure Gently pull on the cable from the outside of the enclosure to remove any excess cabling inside the enclosure Hand tighten the plastic nut on the cable gland when applicable to secure the cable and prevent moisture or debris from entering the inside of the enclosure through the cable entry poin...

Page 391: ...o the SCADA or process control system Consider the following when using a wireless connection x While not required ADS strongly recommends powering the TRITON for any continuous Modbus communications through an external source using an ExPAC or XBUS x Establishing wireless TCP IP communication may take several minutes Therefore consider this initial delay in communication when setting up the host ...

Page 392: ...et 4R This includes information such as the rate at which Modbus updates the data available to the RTU Telog or Ayyekka unit and Modbus slave ID for facilitating communication between the ExPAC and the RTU or the TRITON and the Telog Ru 33 Ru 35 or Ayyekka Wavelet 4R This configuration occurs through the QstartXML software Refer to Chapter 4 Configuration and Activation for instructions on enterin...

Page 393: ... all values are floating point unless otherwise defined Register Addresses for Entity Data The following table contains the entities currently available for output and the associated register addresses Note The units of measure are based on the units of measure with which the monitor has been activated except for those noted within the table Note Modbus holding registers start at 40001 To address ...

Page 394: ...iption QstartXML Entity Standard Units of Measure Registers Peak Velocity from Peak Combo Sensor or Velocity from AV Gated PEAKVEL_1 for Peak Combo or VELOCITY for AV Gated Feet per Second 40001 40002 Upward Ultrasonic Depth from Peak Combo or AV Gated Sensor UPDEPTH_1 Inches 40003 40004 Pressure Depth from Peak Combo or AV Gated Sensor PDEPTH_1 Inches 40005 40006 Water Temperature from Peak Combo...

Page 395: ...allons per Day 40025 40026 Second Flow rate based on QContinuity FLOW2 Millions of Gallons per Day 40027 40028 Peak Velocity from the monitor RAWVEL Feet per Second 40029 40030 Monitor Battery Voltage daily BTYVOLT Volts 40031 40032 Flow Rate Threshold from monitor QTHRESHOLD Millions of Gallons per Day 40033 40034 Average Flow Rate from monitor QMLI_AVG Millions of Gallons per Day 40035 40036 Ave...

Page 396: ...1 FLOW_TOTAL Thousands of Gallons 40051 40052 Ultrasonic Depth from sensor connected to Channel 1 CH1 U1 Inches 40053 40054 Peak Velocity from Peak Combo Velocity from AV Gated or Surface Velocity from Surface Combo CH1 V1 or DV1 Feet per Second 40055 40056 Pressure Depth from Peak Combo or AV Gated sensor CH1 P1 Inches 40057 40058 Surcharge Peak Velocity from the Surface Combo Sensor CH1 PV1 Feet...

Page 397: ...c Depth from sensor connected to Channel 2 CH2 U2 Inches 40073 40074 Peak Velocity from Peak Combo Velocity from AV Gated or Surface Velocity from Surface Combo Sensor CH2 V2 or DV2 Feet per Second 40075 40076 Pressure Depth from Peak Combo or AV Gated sensor CH2 P2 Inches 40077 40078 Surcharge Peak Velocity from the Surface Combo Sensor CH2 PV2 Feet per Second 40079 40080 Temperature from the sen...

Page 398: ...ndard Units of Measure Registers Depth Conversion Coefficient Inches 40137 40138 Velocity Conversion Coefficient Feet Per Second 40139 40140 Volume Conversion Millions of Gallons per Day 40141 40142 Temperature Conversion Type Fahrenheit 40143 40144 Scan Wakeup Rate n a 40197 40198 Note Temperature Conversion Type will be reported as 9800 for Fahrenheit and 9801 for Celsius ...

Page 399: ...ions The design of the monitor enables the user to perform general diagnostics and troubleshooting to prevent isolate and correct many problems easily These serve to minimize unnecessary monitor downtime and data loss This chapter provides routine maintenance instructions as well as general diagnostic and troubleshooting guidelines for isolating and correcting monitoring system problems Note Remov...

Page 400: ...enance activities ADS permits within the monitor chassis are battery pack battery PCB regulator modem unit and fuse replacement Therefore do not handle alter modify remove or replace any other components inside the monitor Such actions will void the monitor warranty agreement and the IS certification Note All monitor maintenance should be done with the monitor in a non hazardous area Gathering Rep...

Page 401: ...e z Inspect the monitor for general integrity Verify that nothing more than surface corrosion is present and that the monitor has no obvious mechanical defects Replace the monitor if necessary z Perform monitor data confirmations These can occur from a remote location where wireless communication is available z Review the applicable logs in QstartXML to verify the status of the monitor clock commu...

Page 402: ...help for detailed information on performing confirmation procedures Obtaining Uploading the Monitor Hardware Configuration Uploading the monitor s hardware configuration parameters can assist in monitor troubleshooting The uploaded information displays the IMEI number firmware version and details on the sensor hardware connected to the monitor and the channels to which they are connected Use Qstar...

Page 403: ...erforming the following 1 Open QstartXML and select the monitor from the Location Name drop down list 2 Select the Upload button to establish communications with the monitor and automatically perform the location information upload process QstartXML provides feedback concerning whether the information matches between the computer and the monitor and the user chooses whether to update the computer ...

Page 404: ...essage LED STATUS Window on Monitor Top Each character displayed in the LED represents a specific activity Refer also to Appendix C for a list of these characters and the activities to which they correspond The presence of a yellow light at the upper left portion of the LED display indicates the monitor is awake or involved in active communication Note Initiating the diagnostic code sequence using...

Page 405: ...representing monitor activity are displaying in the window Therefore verify that the LED window is blank and in clear view before attempting to initiate the code sequence Perform the following steps to initiate the LED diagnostic codes 1 Hold the ADS magnet against the red dot located next to the WAKE label for several seconds 2 Move the magnet away from the monitor once the flashing A displays in...

Page 406: ...on may not be relevant or available based on the type of communication used by the monitor When no information is available for a particular communication type the applicable codes will display zeros z indicates modem initialization z indicates code initiation z is followed by the modem s model number z is followed by the wireless provider s number z is followed by the battery voltage to two decim...

Page 407: ...st message to the address configured in the monitor through QstartXML Checking the Monitor Battery Voltage Check the battery voltage through the diagnostic codes initiated on the monitor LED STATUS window using the blue magnet or in QstartXML before installing the monitor and after collecting data The projected life for the internal monitor battery pack is 15 months at a 15 minute sample rate for ...

Page 408: ...ion Once communication is established the Monitor Status window displays the current status information for the monitor including the current battery voltage The status bar on the ADS QstartXML dialog also displays the current battery voltage QstartXML will display the battery voltage on the status bar in red if it is low 3 Review the Monitor Status that displays once communication has been establ...

Page 409: ...ion with the monitor Replacing the Monitor Battery Pack Note The only service or maintenance activities ADS permits within the monitor chassis are battery pack battery PCB regulator modem unit SIM card replacement as applicable and fuse replacement Therefore do not handle alter modify remove or replace any other components inside the monitor Such actions will void the monitor warranty agreement an...

Page 410: ... a replacement 12 volt battery pack ADS p n 8000 0043 02 to replace the existing battery pack when the battery voltage is low or falls below the previously specified level Replacing the 12 volt battery pack involves a relatively simple process Note Battery pack replacement involves removing the existing PCB for reuse with the replacement battery pack Therefore do not discard or replace the PCB unl...

Page 411: ...ce in a dry location 4 Brush off the monitor enclosure and remove the 4 bolts securing the top to the canister using a 13 mm nut driver Note Make a note of the orientation of the monitor top to the canister before removing the bolts Keeping proper orientation between the canister and the top is critical to maintaining the water and airtight seal on the monitor 5 Wipe away any debris or moisture th...

Page 412: ...side However do not disconnect the battery cable while the monitor is awake e g taking readings or communicating When the monitor is awake characters and lights display on the LED STATUS window Note Keep the underside of the top the regulator dome and the top gasket free of dirt mud and other debris Debris and dirt can compromise the seal of the monitor once it is reassembled In addition inspect t...

Page 413: ...t to the monitor left and disconnecting the cables at the plastic white connectors right 8 Lift out the battery pack from the canister using the white handle band attached to the top of the pack 12 volt battery pack outside canister with retainer plug on top ...

Page 414: ...and disconnect the PCB from the battery pack in the following way 12 volt battery pack without retainer plug Carefully move the thick red band securing the PCB to the side of the battery pack off of the PCB Carefully disconnect the PCB from the battery pack at the white plastic connector ...

Page 415: ...ttery pack and then secure the PCB to the side of the pack with the red band 11 Run the loose cable from the battery pack through the hole in the underside of the retainer plug and then seat the retainer plug on top of the battery pack Be sure to pull the excess cable through the plug before fully seating the plug 12 Lower the battery pack into the monitor canister and then connect the cable from ...

Page 416: ...p Reassembling the two pieces in the same orientation as before helps the gasket mate correctly with the canister lip Note Be careful to avoid pinching the battery cable between the canister sealing lip and the gasket on the monitor top during reassembly The cable also can get trapped between the two parts while tightening the bolts on the monitor top preventing an effective air watertight seal an...

Page 417: ...and reconnect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA port on the monitor or the landline PSTN modem module to the COMM EXT PWR port on the monitor 16 Check the new battery voltage by activating the diagnostic codes in the LED STATUS window on the monitor using the blue magnet The internal voltage should now be well above 7 5 volts Refer to Note Initiating the diagnostic code sequence using the magnet al...

Page 418: ...h Sensor gently with a soft brush and wipe the sensor with a clean moist cloth Note The crystals on the Surface Combo Sensor are covered with a Teflon coating Therefore do not use a wire brush or other abrasive metallic device to clean these sensors z Verify that the face of the ParaDepth or ParaFlow sensor are level side to side and front to back using QstartXML software Refer to Chapter 4 Config...

Page 419: ...e or the desiccant contained within the dryer tube on a regular basis or as necessary Desiccant can absorb moisture only when it is blue in color Pink desiccant indicates that it can no longer absorb moisture Therefore if the desiccant appears either colorless or pink upon inspection replace the dryer tube or desiccant immediately Replacing the Dryer Tube Replace the pressure depth sensor dryer tu...

Page 420: ...ccant When replacing the desiccant inside the pressure depth sensor dryer tube use indicating beads that are approximately 0 16 inches 4 1 mm in diameter Smaller beads may be able to escape the dryer tube entering the clear plastic tubing leading to the sensor connector The desiccant beads of the appropriate size for this dryer tube are available through ADS p n 901 11055 00 Replace the desiccant ...

Page 421: ...ur out the old desiccant beads from the dryer tube 5 Refill an equivalent amount of new desiccant beads into the tube 6 Carefully replace the foam packing into the dryer tube 7 Replace and tighten the nut on the dryer tube 8 Secure the dryer tube to the monitor using cable ties when applicable 9 Use the View or Read All function in the QstartXML software to fire the sensor and verify that the sens...

Page 422: ...or The original SIM card must be un paired from the modem before swapping in a new SIM card Replacing the SIM Card in Monitors with a SIM Card Enclosure on the Monitor Top Replace the SIM card ADS p n 8000 0560 ASIM AT T 8000 0561 VSIM Verizon or customer supplied in monitors with a SIM Card enclosure on the monitor top in the following way Note The only service or maintenance activities ADS permi...

Page 423: ...ay any debris or moisture that could enter the SIM card enclosure on the monitor top once the cap is removed from the enclosure 4 Release and remove the reusable plastic tie running between the locks holding the cap on the SIM card enclosure SIM card enclosure with plastic tie 5 Pull out the locks securing the cap to the enclosure and remove the cap from the enclosure ...

Page 424: ...e new SIM card IP address applies only to static IP addresses and ICCID number You will need this information to update the monitor configuration in the QstartXML software and provide the ICCID number to ADS or customer network provided to activate the new SIM card The IP address is printed directly on the SIM card or on a label affixed to the card 9 Insert the SIM card into the groove in the hold...

Page 425: ... card enclosure and snap the locks in place to secure the cap 11 Replace and reconnect the plastic tie between the locks holding the cap on the SIM card enclosure 12 Change the APN name using Advanced Modem Setup device in QstartXML when necessary 13 Request a SIM deactivation for the removed SIM by emailing ADSEODIP idexcorp com or the network service provider Include the SIM number from the SIM ...

Page 426: ...M EXT PWR port on the monitor for battery powered monitors or a standard A to B USB cable to the USB port on the ExPAC for externally powered monitors Attach the other end of the USB cable to your laptop computer 16 Reactivate the monitor through QstartXML Note You must reactivate the monitor through a direct serial connection before you can resume wireless communications following SIM card replac...

Page 427: ... Sensor cable s from the corresponding port s on the monitor 3 Move the monitor from the hazardous area i e at least 20 feet 6 1 m away from the manhole and place in a dry location 4 Brush off the monitor enclosure and remove the 4 bolts securing the top to the canister using a 13 mm nut driver Note Make a note of the orientation of the monitor top to the canister before removing the bolts Keeping...

Page 428: ...ever do not disconnect the battery cable while the monitor is awake e g taking readings or communicating When the monitor is awake characters and lights display on the LED STATUS window Note Keep the underside of the top the regulator dome and the top gasket free of dirt mud and other debris Debris and dirt can compromise the seal of the monitor once it is reassembled In addition inspect the monit...

Page 429: ...p as if opening like a book Open Regular Modem Bowl Showing Internal SIM Card Holder 10 The SIM card holder in the enclosure functions based on spring action Therefore press the exposed edge of the SIM card into the holder and release The card should pop out slightly freed from its secured position Dome securing Nut SIM Card Holder ...

Page 430: ...t Ensure no cables are caught between bowl and monitor top 15 applicable only to battery powered monitors Reconnect the battery cable to the cable exiting from the hole in the top dome assembly 16 Coil the excess cabling around the inner wall of the canister when applicable and carefully lower the top dome assembly back onto the canister Keeping the proper orientation between the canister and the ...

Page 431: ... 2 50 foot pounds 3 39 Nm to fully secure the top to the canister If the monitor will not seal loosen the bolts and check for a trapped wire or debris on either the gasket or the lip You can increase the torque value on the bolts incrementally to assist in sealing However tighten the bolts evenly to prevent distorting the gasket and do not exceed 45 inch pounds 5 0843Nm 18 Change the APN name usin...

Page 432: ...nitor for battery powered monitors or a standard A to B USB cable to the USB port on the ExPAC for externally powered monitors Attach the other end of the USB cable to your laptop computer 22 Reactivate the monitor through QstartXML Note You must reactivate the monitor through a direct serial connection before you can resume wireless communications following SIM card replacement 23 Establish wirel...

Page 433: ...r corresponding LED lights on top of the monitor ADS p n 508071 508072 and 508073 that may be replaced independently upon failure The 5 volt blue fuse corresponds to the sensors and can be blown due to a shorted sensor If this fuse is blown the monitor cannot detect the sensors The 3 3 volt yellow fuse is associated with the processor board When blown this fuse prevents the monitor from logging da...

Page 434: ...cted 2 Remove the monitor from the manhole 3 applicable only to externally powered monitors Turn off the power to the monitor at the external source and then disconnect the external power communications cable from the COMM EXT PWR port on the monitor 4 Disconnect the antenna cable from the ANTENNA port on the monitor from the COMM EXT PWR port on the monitor 5 Disconnect the sensor cable s from th...

Page 435: ...nitor is awake e g taking readings or communicating When the monitor is awake characters and lights display on the LED STATUS window Note Keep the underside of the monitor top the regulator dome and the top gasket free of dirt mud and other debris Debris and dirt can compromise the seal of the monitor once it is reassembled In addition inspect the monitor seal for damage Placing the top next to th...

Page 436: ...ulator board on the inside of the dome Inside of regulator dome top and underside of monitor top bottom 13 Remove the bad fuse s from the regulator board by gently but firmly pulling and lifting it straight up from the board Notice that the label on each fuse displays a color bar red blue or yellow that corresponds to the color coding on the board adjacent to the fuse Dome securing Nut ...

Page 437: ...the new replacement fuse s into the corresponding holes in the dome without bending the fuse filaments Verify that the color strip on the fuse matches the color on the regulator board adjacent to the holes Make sure the fuse s is seated firmly and securely 15 Realign and reseat the dome against the monitor top and replace the thumb nut to secure the dome to the top ...

Page 438: ...irtight seal on the monitor Once the top has been torqued down after manufacture the sealing gasket develops a memory profile of the canister lip Reassembling the two pieces in the same orientation as before helps the gasket mate correctly with the canister lip Note Be careful to avoid pinching the battery cable when applicable between the canister sealing lip and the gasket on the monitor top dur...

Page 439: ...ully secure the top to the canister If the monitor will not seal loosen the bolts and check for a trapped wire or debris on either the gasket or the lip You can increase the torque value on the bolts incrementally to assist in sealing However tighten the bolts evenly to prevent distorting the gasket and do not exceed 45 inch pounds 5 0843Nm 19 Place the monitor upright on the ground beside the man...

Page 440: ...en the external power communication cable and the COMM EXT PWR port in the same manner 23 Reconnect the sensor s to the appropriate ports s i e Channel 1 and or Channel 2 on the monitor Interpreting the Diagnostic LED Codes on the ExPAC The ExPAC includes LED lights that provide diagnostic insight into the current activities involving communications and power that pertain to the ExPAC and overall ...

Page 441: ...power on Off TRITON power off TX to communication port Blue Flashing Transmitting data to communication port Off Not transmitting data I S TX to TRITON Blue Flashing TRITON transmitting data Off Not transmitting data RX to communication port Red Flashing Receiving data from communication port Off Not receiving data I S RX to TRITON Red Flashing TRITON receiving data Off Not receiving data ...

Page 442: ...lems in other subsystems when the power source or communication lines are faulty z Problems with communications clock readings time stamps and data storage intervals usually arise from faulty processor board components incorrect information entered on the user s PC or low batteries z Failures occurring outside a connector i e between a connector and the field input or output device may arise from ...

Page 443: ...nes for troubleshooting and correcting problems with the TRITON monitor and sensor subsystems General Monitor Problems The following tables contain general troubleshooting techniques for the TRITON flow monitor Problem Time stamp on the collected data is incorrect Possible Causes PC clock may have been set to incorrect time when the monitor was activated Monitor time zone difference for the PC clo...

Page 444: ...time zone setting of the monitor Correct and reactivate if necessary Collect the data from the monitor and replace monitor if defective Problem You receive a Device Time Out message in QstartXML Possible Cause Communications may be marginal Modem may be defective Possible Solutions Re attempt communication with monitor Verify signal strength Check a QstartXML data collect log or check the Status i...

Page 445: ... data within the gap Contact your regional ADS representative Problem Data is missing at the beginning or end of the date range following data collection Possible Causes Monitor activation may have failed Monitor time may be incorrect Monitor s firmware file may be corrupt Possible Solutions Verify whether the monitor has been activated and activate if necessary Check monitor time and reset clock ...

Page 446: ...monitor is logging data only during monitor communications following a firmware upgrade contact your ADS regional representative to clear the monitor memory and reactivate the monitor Contact your regional ADS representative Problem An I O error message displays when communicating with the monitor Possible Causes Communication quality might be marginal Antenna may be defective Processor board may ...

Page 447: ...y pack may be dead or below minimum voltage requirement 7 5 volts internal Wireless network failure SIM card is not properly provisioned Monitor may have lost communication with network and cannot re establish communication Connection type may be incorrectly configured in the monitor Antenna may be defective Antenna may not be attached to the monitor Antenna may not be installed correctly Monitor ...

Page 448: ...ry pack when applicable if it is reading below the minimum voltage requirement Try connecting to other wireless units in the same area other wireless monitor sites If all connections fail for similar IP addresses and or none of the wireless connections are successful there may be a wireless network outage in your area Contact your regional ADS representative for them to investigate a possible outa...

Page 449: ...h the monitor using a USB Serial Interface cable ADS p n 8000 0337 Verify the monitor responds If it does the modem might be faulty If it does not remove the monitor from the hazardous area at least 20 feet away from the manhole disconnect the battery pack wait at least 1 minute and then reconnect the monitor battery pack If remote communication resumes try to connect several times to ensure commu...

Page 450: ... Possible Solutions Verify cable connections to monitor and field computer are secure Verify the port is correct through the Control Panel on your computer Inspect USB serial interface cable for damage Load USB drivers following the instructions on the USB cable applies only if the software provides a Getting Monitor Attention message while attempting to communicate Remove the monitor from the haz...

Page 451: ...le depth is greater than sensor range 20 feet Manhole depth may be incorrect Physical offset may be incorrect Sensor may not be positioned correctly over the invert Something may be obstructing the sensor Sensor and or mounting bar may not be level Possible Solutions Install the sensor within prescribed range Verify the manhole depth and adjust if necessary Verify the physical offset and adjust if...

Page 452: ...d Mounting Bar are level and adjust if necessary Problem Depth readings are erratic Possible Causes Debris is in front of sensor Mounting Bar has become dislodged Sensor cables are in front of sensor Sensor is attempting to measure depths beyond specifications Sensor may be submerged Possible Solutions Clear any debris that may have accumulated on or under the sensor Inspect the Mounting Bar to en...

Page 453: ...r Note Contact your ADS representative for further diagnosis prior to replacing a sensor or monitor Problem Range from ultrasonic depth subsystem is slightly inconsistent with manually measured range Possible Causes Physical offset may be incorrect Pipe height may be incorrect An incorrect Electronic offset has been entered Possible Solutions Verify the physical offset and adjust it if necessary V...

Page 454: ...oam extreme condensation or other substance may be absorbing the pulse Sensor may be faulty Possible Solutions Verify the physical offset Verify the pipe height Verify electronic offset and adjust if necessary Make sure the sensor is level and in good condition Check the hydraulic conditions in the pipe Fire the sensor at a shorter distance onto a hard surface to confirm accuracy Clean dry the sen...

Page 455: ... Clean the sensor Replace the sensor Contact your regional ADS representative Problem Raw ultrasonic depth data shows depths greater than the pipe diameter Possible Causes Physical offset may be incorrect Pipe height may be incorrect Electronic offset may be incorrect Pipe may be surcharged Sensor may be dirty Sensor may be faulty Possible Solutions Verify the physical offset Verify the pipe heigh...

Page 456: ...ssary Clean the sensor Contact your regional ADS representative Replace the sensor Replace the monitor if defective Problem Ultrasonic depth readings are erratic Possible Causes Noise may exist in the sewer pipe Sensor may be dirty Flow may be choppy or foamy Sensor may not be level Possible Solutions Check the flow conditions Clean the sensor Check if the sensor is level and correct if necessary ...

Page 457: ...the Surface Combo Sensor Ultrasonic Depth Sensor Replace the 5 volt blue fuse on the regulator Caution Do not connect a potentially shorted sensor to another monitor until confirming that the sensor is functional i e not shorted using a voltmeter A shorted sensor will blow the 5 volt blue replacement fuse on the regulator of the monitor Problem Sensor reports abnormal temperatures Possible Causes ...

Page 458: ...ceiving a strong return signal close to the sensor face Sensor transmit receive surfaces are dirty Sensor or cabling might be faulty Possible Solutions Verify minimum flow depths are not occurring within sensor deadband Set the deadband on the UpDepth sensor to a setting other than Auto but well below the expected minimum flow depth Fire the sensor several times to verify whether the readings impr...

Page 459: ...e sensor connections Ensure the sensor is installed as closely as possible to the 6 00 position in the pipe silt allowing Contact your regional ADS representative Replace the sensor Replace the monitor if defective Problem UpDepth readings are abnormally low Possible Causes Sensor transmit receive surfaces may be covered with silt Sensor may be physically offset in the flow and the correct physica...

Page 460: ...blue fuse on regulator may be blown Possible Solutions Replace the Peak Combo Sensor Replace the 5 volt blue fuse on the regulator Caution Do not connect a questionable sensor to another monitor before verifying the integrity of the sensor A shorted sensor will blow the 5 volt blue replacement fuse on the regulator in the monitor ...

Page 461: ...blem Monitor often provides a velocity reading of 0 Possible Causes Sensor s velocity transmit receive surfaces may be dirty or the velocity function is broken Minimum flows may be occurring within the sensor deadband extending 1 0 inches 25 mm up from the bottom of the Peak Combo Sensor Cabling between the processor board and the velocity sensor may be bad Velocity parameters may require adjustme...

Page 462: ...eadband extending 1 0 inches 25 mm up from the bottom of the Peak Combo Sensor Velocity function may be broken Possible Solutions Clean the sensor s transmit receive surfaces Verify that minimum flows are occurring outside the sensor deadband Check the sensor connections Check the velocity parameters Contact your regional ADS representative Replace the velocity sensor ...

Page 463: ...ditions as the erratic data Rotate the sensor further toward the center of the pipe if possible Change the Transmit Frequency It should be set to High for optimal performance Reduce the maximum velocity in the device parameters to narrow the range Check the sensor connections Contact your regional ADS representative Replace the sensor Replace the monitor if defective Problem Velocity readings are ...

Page 464: ...the 5 volt blue replacement fuse on the regulator in the monitor Surface Velocity Subsystem The following tables contain general troubleshooting techniques for the surface velocity subsystem corresponding to the ParaFlow and Surface Combo sensor Problem Velocity readings are erratic or incorrect Possible Causes Sensor may be dirty or covered by debris Maximum Velocity setting may require adjustmen...

Page 465: ...volt blue fuse on regulator may have blown Possible Solutions Replace the Surface Combo Sensor Replace the 5 volt blue fuse on the regulator Caution Do not connect a questionable sensor to another monitor before verifying the integrity of the sensor A shorted sensor will blow the 5 volt blue replacement fuse on the regulator in the monitor ...

Page 466: ... Possible Causes Pressure vent tube may be pinched or blocked with water Pressure dryer tube may not be functioning properly Black cap may still be on the dryer tube Desiccant has absorbed too much moisture and no longer allows the dryer tube to function properly Possible Solutions Inspect color of desiccant in dryer tube and replace the dryer tube if necessary Inspect the vent tube along its enti...

Page 467: ...olt blue fuse on regulator may have blown Possible Solutions Replace the Peak Combo Sensor Replace the 5 volt blue fuse on the regulator Caution Do not connect a questionable sensor to another monitor before verifying the integrity of the sensor A shorted sensor will blow the 5 volt blue replacement fuse on the regulator in the monitor Temperature Subsystem The following table contains general tro...

Page 468: ... Causes Temperature sensor may be faulty Cable connecting sensor to monitor may be loose or broken Processor board may be faulty Possible Solutions Examine the sensor connection to the monitor and verify that it is properly connected and secure Replace the sensor Replace the monitor if defective ...

Page 469: ...Solutions Reset breaker Have owner operator restore main power source to station as applicable Verify that the wiring is properly connected inside the XIO XBUS or to the ExPAC and power supply Verify that On LED on the front of the power supply in the XIO XBUS is illuminated If it is not but AC power is live replace the power supply XBUS XIO Verify that the DC OUT LED to the right of the DC OUT te...

Page 470: ... both 4 20 mA outputs XIO Device may not have been properly configured through QstartXML Analog module in XIO may not have been setup properly or may be defective Possible Solutions Verify wiring between XIO output and the external input device has been properly connected Verify that the correct entity has been selected and that the scale has been set properly in QstartXML If necessary adjust the ...

Page 471: ...been selected the scale has been set properly and the appropriate data checkboxes have been selected in QstartXML If necessary adjust the configuration and reactivate the monitor Contact your regional ADS representative Problem Data received at the monitor through the digital input in the XIO from the customer output device is not consistent with output Possible Causes XIO Device may not have been...

Page 472: ...tivate the monitor Contact your regional ADS representative Problem Modbus communication is not successful Possible Causes Wiring to RS 485 or RS 232 port on ExPAC may be incorrect Communication port settings in customer device may be incorrect Modbus ID designated in QstartXML may be incorrect ExPAC may be defective Possible Solutions Verify wiring for RS 485 or RS 232 is correct Verify that the ...

Page 473: ...0 37 inch 6 39 mm thick seamless plastic canister with stainless steel threaded inserts Aluminum end cap attached to canister with four stainless steel bolts and a gasket interface Meets NEMA6P IP68 standard Dimensions 17 75 inches 451 mm long by 8 75 inches 222 mm maximum diameter 6 63 inches 168 mm minimum diameter Weight 30 3 pounds 13 7 kg with 12 volt battery pack Operating Storage Temperatur...

Page 474: ...ncy of communications Connectors U S MIL C 26482 series 1 for environmental sealing with gold plated contacts and interfacial seals Inputs and Outputs x 2 configurable sensor inputs x 1 communication connector for direct interface with a computer external power input and external communications or water quality sampler output cable connection x 1 antenna port x 1 SIM card enclosure with an air pre...

Page 475: ...C1 NV LTE M cellular modem using TCP IP Bands B13 700 MHz NOTE The Verizon LTE M SIM is specifically linked to the modem in the monitor therefore DO NOT attempt to remove or swap the SIM card from one monitor to another For monitors supporting WorldWide network services Modem Telit ME910C1 WW LTE M cellular modem using TCP IP Bands B1 2100 B2 1900 B3 1800 B4 AWS 1700 B5 850 B8 900 B12 700 B13 700 ...

Page 476: ...s I Division 1 Groups C D CSA 13CA2671180X Certified under UKCA United Kingdom Conformity Assessment Intrinsic Safety standards for Zone 0 Hazardous areas CSAE UKCA 22UKEX1159X Calculating the Total Days of Storage Available This section includes a special equation to use in determining the number of days of data that can be stored in the monitor memory based on a specific application Consider the...

Page 477: ...wing is the equation for calculating the total days of storage available in the monitor memory Data Storage Available in the Monitor in Bytes Total Days of Storage in the Monitor Memory Number of Readings Taken per Day for One entity X Memory Consumed for One Entity Reading Date Time Stamp X Number of Entities Logged by the Monitor based on the selected devices For example recording data at a 15 m...

Page 478: ...gh Cable Standard size 35 feet 10 7 m x 0 28 inches 7 2 mm nominal OD polyurethane jacket Extension cables available up to 300 feet 91 4 m Operating Storage Temperature Operating 4q to 140q F 20q to 60q C Storage 4q to 167q F 20q to 75q C Note This sensor will not produce accurate readings in frozen flow Upward Ultrasonic Depth Upward Depth Accuracy 0 5 of reading or 0 125 inches 3 2 mm whichever ...

Page 479: ...epth Pressure Range 0 0 to 10 0 PSI 0 0 0 68 Bar up to 23 06 feet 7 03 m Pressure Accuracy 0 10 0 PSI 0 0 68 Bar 2 8 inches 70 3 mm Pressure Resolution 0 01 inches 0 25 mm AV Max Sensor ADS p n 8K CS9 10 35 This sensor supports upward ultrasonic depth peak velocity pressure depth and measurement of water temperature AV Max Sensor Housing Polycarbonate PC PEEK Blue epoxy filled Dimensions Enclosure...

Page 480: ...ttom of the sensor Frequency 250 kHz 1 MHz Range 60 inches 1829 mm Resolution 0 01 inches 0 25 mm Drift 0 Peak Doppler Velocity Range 30 to 30 feet per second 9 1 to 9 1 m sec Deadband Extending 1 0 inch 25 mm up from the bottom of the sensor Frequency 250 kHz 1 MHz Resolution 0 01 feet per second 0 003 m sec Accuracy 0 2 ft sec 0 06 m sec or 4 of actual peak velocity whichever is greater in flow ...

Page 481: ...les available up to 300 feet 91 m Operating Storage Temperature Operating 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Storage 4 to 167 F 20 to 75 C Note The sensor will not produce accurate readings when ice is built up on the sensor Accuracy 0 25 of range or 0 13 inches 3 2mm whichever is greater in a constant temperature air column Deadband 0 00 inches mm Frequency 75kHz Range 240 inches 6 1 m from bottom of sensor h...

Page 482: ...0 ADS TRITON Manual Operating Storage Temperature Operating 4q to 140q F 20q to 60q C Storage 4q to 167q F 20q to 75q C Note The sensor will not produce accurate readings when ice is built up on the sensor ...

Page 483: ... Extension cables available up to 300 feet 91 m Operating Storage Temperature Operating 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Storage 4 to 167 F 20 to 75 C Note The sensor will not produce accurate readings when ice is built up on the sensor Downward Ultrasonic Depth Accuracy 0 125 inches 3 2 mm Deadband 0 0 inches 0 mm from the face of the sensor Frequency 125 kHz Range 0 0 inches 0 mm to 12 0 feet 3 66 m Resolu...

Page 484: ...inal OD polyurethane jacket Extension cables available up to 300 feet 91 m Operating Storage Temperature Operating 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Storage 4 to 167 F 20 to 75 C Note The sensor will not produce accurate readings when ice is built up on the sensor Downward Ultrasonic Depth Accuracy 0 125 inches 3 2 mm Deadband 0 0 inches 0 mm from the face of the sensor Frequency 125 kHz Range 0 0 inches 0 mm...

Page 485: ...equency Varies based on the parameter settings Range 0 to 42 inches 7 to 1067 mm from the face of the sensor Resolution 0 01 feet per second 0 003 m sec Surcharge Peak Velocity Range 30 to 30 feet second 9 1 to 9 1 m sec Frequency 250 kHz 1 MHz Resolution 0 01 feet per second 0 003 m sec Accuracy 0 2 ft sec 0 06 m sec or 4 of actual peak velocity whichever is greater in flow velocities from 5 to 2...

Page 486: ... up to 300 feet 91 4 m Operating Storage Temperature Operating 4q to 140q F 20q to 60q C Storage 4q to 167q F 20q to 75q C Note This sensor will not produce accurate readings in frozen flow Upward Ultrasonic Depth Upward Depth Accuracy 0 5 of reading or 0 125 inches 3 2 mm whichever is greater Deadband Extending 1 0 inch 25 mm up from the bottom of the sensor Frequency 250 kHz 1 MHz Range 60 inche...

Page 487: ...c 1 52 to 6 10 m sec Pressure Depth Pressure Range 0 0 to 5 0 PSI 0 0 0 34 Bar up to 11 5 feet 3 5 m 0 0 to 15 0 PSI 0 0 1 03 Bar up to 34 5 feet 10 5 m 0 0 to 30 PSI 0 0 2 07 Bar up to 69 0 feet 21 0 m Pressure Accuracy 0 5 0 PSI 0 0 34 Bar 1 4 inches 36 mm 0 15 0 PSI 0 1 03 Bar 4 1 inches 104 mm 0 0 to 30 PSI 0 0 2 07 Bar 8 3 inches 211 mm Pressure Resolution 0 01 inches 0 25 mm ...

Page 488: ...ng x 0 35 inches 8 9 mm nominal OD polyurethane jacket Extension cables available up to 300 feet 91 m Operating Storage Temperature Operating 4q to 140q F 20q to 60q C Storage 4q to 167q F 20q to 75q C Note The sensor will not produce accurate readings when ice is built up on the sensor Downward Ultrasonic Depth Accuracy 0 125 inches 3 2 mm Deadband 1 0 inch 25 4 mm from the sensor face or 5 of ma...

Page 489: ...adband 3 inches 76 mm from the bottom of the rear descended portion of the sensor Minimum Velocity 1 foot per second 0 30 m sec Frequency Varies based on the parameter settings Range 3 to 42 inches 7 to 1067 mm Resolution 0 01 feet per second 0 003 m sec Surcharge Peak Velocity Range 30 to 30 feet second 9 1 to 9 1 m sec Frequency 250 kHz Resolution 0 01 feet per second 0 003 m sec Accuracy 0 2 ft...

Page 490: ...25 mm Ultrasonic Depth Sensor ADS p n 8K CS5 D1 00 30 This sensor supports downward ultrasonic depth Ultrasonic Depth Sensor Housing ABS plastic shell epoxy filled Dimensions 10 61 inches 269 mm long x 2 03 inches 52 mm wide x 2 45 inches 62 mm high Cable Standard size 30 0 feet 9 14 m long x 0 35 inches nominal 8 9 mm nominal OD polyurethane jacket Extension cables available up to 300 feet 91 m O...

Page 491: ...n accelerometer Inclinometer Sensor Housing Solid molded ABS providing high impact and abrasion resistance in a fully sealed device Dimensions Height 0 865 in 2 2 cm Width 2 03 in 5 16 cm Length 3 0 in 7 62 cm Cable 25 ft 7 62 m X 0 28 in 7 1 mm OD polyurethane jacket Weight 1 5 lbs 0 68 kg including 25 feet 7 62 m of communication cable and connector Operating Range 0 to 90º Operating Storage Tem...

Page 492: ...nications with the ADS TRITON monitor It consists of two cables a primary cable with interface box and potted metal connector and a standard USB Type A to Type B cable USB Serial Interface Cable Cable Length Primary Cable 10 feet 3 1 m long USB A to B Cable 6 feet 1 8 m long Construction Primary Shielded 10 conductor cable with polyurethane jacket in line opto isolation PCB in ABS plastic housing ...

Page 493: ...ture 4q to 122q F 20q to 50q C External Power Requires DC power input between 9 to 36 volts and a minimum of 15 watts I S DC output of 8 to 11 8 volts 500 mA Connectors One RS 485 3 terminals one RS 232 DB9 one USB type B one 9 to 36 volt DC input 3 terminals monitor communications 5 terminals and one DC out 3 terminals Certifications Associated Apparatus certification for use with approved equipm...

Page 494: ...ower Supply Manufacturer and Model XP Power DNR60US24 Dimensions 3 60 inches 90 mm high x 1 59 inches 41 mm wide x 4 53 inches 115 mm deep Weight 0 8 pounds 350 g Operating Temperature 40q to 158q F 40q to 70q C Input Voltage 85 264 VAC Output Voltage 24 V Ripple and Noise 50 mV pk pk 20 MHz bandwidth may increase at low temperatures ...

Page 495: ...ches 190 mm wide x 5 03 inches 128 mm deep Weight 4 0 pounds 1 8 kg Operating Storage Temperature 14q to 122q F 10q to 50q C Power Supply XP Power DNR60US24 Refer to page A 22 for specifications and details on the power supply Power Input 85 264 VAC 120 375 VDC 47 63 Hz 1 10 A 110 0 59 A 250 VAC External Power Communications Unit ADS ExPAC Refer to page A 21 for specifications and details on the E...

Page 496: ...s 190 mm wide x 5 03 inches 128 mm deep Weight 5 0 pounds 2 3 kg Operating Storage Temperature 14q to 122q F 10q to 50q C Power Supply XP Power DNR60US24 Refer to page A 22 for specifications and details on the power supply Power Input 85 264 VAC 120 375 VDC 47 63 Hz 1 10 A 110 0 59 A 250 VAC Analog Inputs Two 4 20mA inputs Isolation 1500 VAC Accuracy 0 05 F S Thermal Drift 100ppm C Analog Outputs...

Page 497: ...d 2 A 250 VAC 2A 30 VDC Minimum Load 5 VDC 20 mA External Power Comm Unit ADS ExPAC Refer to page A 21 for specifications and details on the ExPAC Connectors Three cable glands for power cable monitor communication cable and digital and or analog I O cable NEMA4X IP66 protection 5 2 mm DIN rail terminal blocks for I O connection 30 to 12 gauge wire size ...

Page 498: ...0 FST IM EP 4WW VZW TRITON MONITOR EXTERNAL POWER VERIZON LTE M DOES NOT INCLUDE 12 VOLT IS BATTERY PACK Sensors and Sensor and Sampler Cables 8K CS7 10 35 SENSOR CS7 AV GATED UPWARD DEPTH AVERAGE VELOCITY PRESSURE SENSOR 0 10PSI 0 0 0 68 BAR 35 FT 10 6m CABLE 8K CS9 10 35 SENSOR CS9 AV MAX UPWARD DEPTH PEAK VELOCITY PRESSURE SENSOR 0 10 PSI 0 0 0 68 BAR 35 FT 10 6 m CABLE 8K CS8 D1 00 30 SENSOR C...

Page 499: ...OR CS6 LRD CAPSNS 10 8000 0023 xxx xxx represents cable length in feet SENSOR EXTENSION CABLE FOR SENSORS without PRESSURE STANDARD LENGTHS 25 FT 7 6m 50 FT 15 2m 75 FT 22 8m 100 FT 30 5m CUSTOM LENGTHS TO 300 FT 91m 8000 0025 xxx xxx represents cable length in feet SENSOR EXTENSION CABLE FOR SENSORS with PRESSURE STANDARD LENGTHS 10 FT 3 0m 25 FT 7 6m 50 FT 15 2m 75 FT 22 8m 100 FT 30 5m 125 FT 3...

Page 500: ... ANTENNA EXT 4G 3G 3FT SMA IP68 OVERMOLDED 3800 0163 GSM SMARTEQ MINIWING ANTENNA with 15 FT 4 8 m CABLE SMA CONNECTOR GL TRITON only 507165 EXTENSION ANT 15 SMA Female to SMA MALE 507168 EXTENSION ANT 50 SMA Female to SMA MALE 8000 0460 MAGNET BLUE for activating diagnostic codes Topside Retrieval System 8000 0655 A KIT SYSTEM MOUNTING BRACKETS TOP SIDE includes Mounting Hardware Kit 8000 0655 B ...

Page 501: ... FUSE MOLDED 315mA TH SLOW BLOW RED BAND 508072 FUSE MOLDED 140mA 3 3 volt TH SLOW BLOW YELLOW BAND 508073 FUSE MOLDED 100mA 5 volt TH SLOW BLOW BLUE BAND Standard Size Installation Rings w spreader mechanism ParaDepth ParaFlow Surface Combo Sensor Ultrasonic Depth Sensor bracket RING SS STAINLESS STEEL Pipe Diam Range I25 0081 RING SS 6 IN 152mm I25 0082 RING SS 7 8 3 IN 178 211mm I25 0083 RING S...

Page 502: ...VDC 2 5A 60W DIN RAIL 508292 MODULE 4 20mA 2 IN 2 OUT RS485 MODBUS 8000 0400 XIO TWO 4 20mA INPUT TWO 4 20mA OUTPUT TWO RELAY OUTPUT TWO DIGITAL INPUT 8000 0434 xxx xxx represents cable length in feet KIT GROUND EXTERNAL POWER TRITON STANDARD GROUND CABLE LENGTHS OF 10 FT 3 0m 25 FT 7 6m and 100 FT 30 5m CUSTOMIZABLE UP TO 800 FT 243 8m Other mounting hardware 8000 0450 ROD MOUNTING EXPANDING CS6 ...

Page 503: ... ON MANHOLE RUNG I10 0003 SPREADER MECHANISM FOR RING COMPLETE SS I40 0010 BRACKET SURCHARGE with ULTRASONIC SLIDE Note When ordering this bracket you also must order the Sliding Adapter Bracket 8000 0299 for receiving the Ultrasonic Depth Sensor I10 0012 18 IN 610 mm CRANK HANDLE SS 8000 0489 TOOL SPEED HANDLE 18 13MM SOCKET 1 This item is part of the mounting hardware included with the monitor f...

Page 504: ...ludes descriptions of the monitor activities corresponding to the codes Note Some of the activities share a common code Code Monitor Activity Cycling modem power Processing alarms Calculating final updepth waveform from Peak Combo Sensor Reading all the sensor pairs from the downward ultrasonic depth sensor stand alone or integrated sensor in the Surface Combo Sensor Reading the downlooking ultras...

Page 505: ...task Erasing files in modem Encoding CSV data for FTP delivery Processing events Viewing the FTP CSV file send status Hanging up No active events Writing file to modem Measuring peak velocity from the Peak Combo Sensor through NumReadings updepth reading number grabNums number of vpeak grab uPairs number of ultrasonic pairs being fired Connecting to FTP site for 0 5 seconds then for 0 5 seconds Wa...

Page 506: ...essage Reading temperature Reading updepth from the Peak Combo Sensor System startup Blinking decimal Actively communicating through a serial or wireless connection remains on and off an equivalent period of time or actively communicating over an FTP connection remains on twice as long than off Experiencing communication errors between the processor ADS p n 8000 0338 and the regulator modem ADS p ...

Page 507: ...C 4 ADS TRITON Manual ...

Page 508: ...d Party Logger Support The TRITON can be configured to provide data to select third party loggers This appendix contains information regarding the Telog Ru 33 and Ru 35 Recording Telemetry Unit RTU and the Ayyeka Wavelet 4R unit ...

Page 509: ...n requires installing both units in the manhole a hazardous environment However ADS offers an optional extension cable ADS p n 8000 0044 25 that allows you to install the Telog unit outside the hazardous environment Note The Telog Ru 33 and Ru 35 do not possess IS intrinsically safe certification Therefore an installation involving connecting the Telog to the IS TRITON with both units residing ins...

Page 510: ...s configuration Connecting the Monitor to the Ru 33 or Ru 35 Connecting the TRITON to the Ru 33 requires the ADS Triton Telog Comm Cable ADS p n 8000 0054 01 Connecting the TRITON to the Ru 35 requires the ADS Triton Telog Comm Cable ADS p n 8000 0054 02 First connect the black metal connector with gray plastic boot from the comm cable to the COMM EXT PWR port on top of the TRITON Then connect the...

Page 511: ...port the Wavelet Configuring the TRITON to support the Wavelet 4R requires setting three 3 additional parameters in QstartXML when establishing a new location Refer to Create and Configure the Monitor Location in Chapter 4 Configuration and Activation for more information x Modbus ID This represents the Modbus slave ID that will be used by the Wavelet to indicate the specific monitor from which to...

Page 512: ... ADS p n 8000 0054 03 First connect the black metal connector with gray plastic boot from the comm cable to the COMM EXT PWR port on top of the TRITON Then connect the black plastic connector from the comm cable to the 8 pin connector port on the Wavelet 4R Follow Ayyekka Wavelet instructions to set up configure and install the Wavelet 4R Connecting the Wavelet 4R to the TRITON ...

Page 513: ...E 1 A P P E N D I X E Sampler Cable Connections and Specifications This appendix contains information regarding the ADS TRITON sampler cable connections and specifications ...

Page 514: ...required select the proper adapter from the sampler provider Be sure to note that the adapter has the correct male female conversions Sampler Cable Connection Options and Specifications The TRITON enables the user to connect a water quality sampler to the monitor for flow proportional or level based sampling operations ADS offers three 25 foot 7 6 m cable optoins for connecting the sampler to the ...

Page 515: ...nnections and Specifications E 3 x No Pre Wired Connector ADS p n 8000 0348 on application non monitor end of the cable Specifications for ADS Sampler Cable 8000 0348 Raw Wires on application end of Sampler Cable ...

Page 516: ...d Connector ADS p n 8000 0348 01 Specifications for ADS Sampler Cable 8000 0348 01 for Flow Proportional Sampling x Level Actuation 6 ping Pre Wired Connector ADS p n 8000 0348 02 Specifications for ADS Sampler Cable 8000 0348 02 for Level Actuation Sampling ...

Page 517: ...em Setup tab 4 19 alarms testing monitor cryouts 11 9 Alarms device parameters 4 25 analog device 4 22 analog inputs 2 36 9 1 connection 9 3 analog outputs 2 36 9 1 connection 9 8 SCADA 9 8 ANGLE entity 8 6 antenna 1 5 installation 3 10 antenna installation inside the manhole 3 10 outside the manhole 3 11 ANTENNA port 2 10 APN username and password 4 19 ATEX compliance 1 13 hazardous area 1 13 sta...

Page 518: ...V Max general 2 1 install information 5 21 5 24 mounting to the ring 5 24 overview 2 18 physical offset 5 35 upward ultrasonic depth measurement 2 20 verifying the sensor position 5 30 AV Max Sensor 1 4 part number A 7 specifications A 7 B band securing the sensor cables 5 52 battery pack 1 5 2 11 replacement 11 12 voltage minimum 11 9 Battery voltage storage options 4 18 board voltage regulator 2...

Page 519: ...or 4 27 Data Delivery 4 39 Modem Setup 4 19 Peak Combo Sensor 4 50 Surface Combo Sensor 4 69 Modbus 10 1 10 10 D 2 D 4 Telog Ru 33 D 2 Wavelet 4R D 4 configuring a location 4 7 confined space entry 5 3 5 84 confirmations 4 96 11 4 confirming sensors how to 4 96 connecting a laptop directly to monitor 3 22 connecting a laptop to monitor through the ExPAC 3 23 connecting the monitor to a Telog Ru 33...

Page 520: ... 62 Smart depth 4 64 Surface Combo 4 69 Surface Combo Sensor editing surcharge peak velocity parameters 4 77 editing pressure parameters 4 81 editing smart depth ultrasonic parameters 4 70 editing surface velocity parameters 4 73 editing temperature parameters 4 82 Time Zone 4 83 TRITON 4 17 Ultrasonic Smart Depth Sensor editing temperature parameters 4 67 XIO 4 84 Devices Flow 4 42 Flow Loss 4 43...

Page 521: ... 42 5 63 external power consumption 6 3 ExPAC 2 12 ExPAC 1 5 grounding kit 6 29 6 34 installation 6 2 ExPAC 6 10 power supply 6 7 XBUS 6 5 XIO 6 5 monitor COMM EXT PWR port 2 10 requirements 6 3 running the ground wires 6 22 6 29 6 34 supplying to system 6 36 wiring the AC power cable to the power supply 6 15 wiring the monitor to the ExPAC 6 29 wiring the monitor to the XBUS 6 29 wiring the monit...

Page 522: ...e 8 2 indirect communication 3 23 inspection monitor 11 3 sensors 11 20 installation 1 2 band mount Peak Combo Sensor 5 49 3 4 band mount Peak Combo Sensor 5 45 3 4 band mount with silt mount adapter Peak Combo Sensor 5 47 5 50 antenna 3 20 ExPAC 6 10 6 18 6 29 external DC power 6 2 ground wires 6 22 6 29 6 34 IS considerations 1 6 manhole characteristics 5 5 monitor 7 1 manhole rim 7 7 manhole wa...

Page 523: ...rasonic Depth Sensor standard mount 5 54 surcharge mount 5 76 wireless antenna 3 10 XBUS 6 5 6 29 XIO 6 5 6 29 installation types 4 11 flume 4 12 lookup 4 12 pipe 4 11 weir 4 11 installing an inclinometer 8 2 internal modem replacing the SIM card 11 24 internal power 12 volt IS battery pack 1 5 2 11 interval 4 40 intrinsic safety IS 1 2 certified tools 1 6 maintenance 1 9 IP address static and dyn...

Page 524: ...h the ExPAC RS 232 port in the XBUS 10 6 connecting through the ExPAC RS 485 port 10 2 connecting through the ExPAC RS 485 port in the XBUS 10 2 output data registers 10 11 SCADA 10 1 setting up a wireless connection 10 9 Telog Ru 33 D 2 verifying output data 4 90 Wavelet 4R D 4 XBUS 10 2 10 6 mode 4 65 modem 1 5 antenna connection to monitor 3 20 ceritification 1 13 installing the wireless antenn...

Page 525: ...communication 3 3 replacing the battery pack 11 12 replacing the fuses 11 35 replacing the regulator 11 35 replacing the SIM card 11 24 returns 1 31 running sensor diagnostics 4 92 securing the dryer tube 5 99 shipping for warranty work 1 31 specifications A 1 supplying external power 6 36 telemetry 1 5 Telog Ru 33 D 2 testing cryout capability 11 9 torque for bolts 11 19 11 33 11 41 troubleshooti...

Page 526: ...0 P ParaDepth sensor general 2 2 ParaDepth Sensor 1 4 overview 2 22 part number A 11 specifications A 11 ParaDepth Sensor Sensor special installation Topside Retrieval System 5 80 ParaFlow sensor general 2 2 ParaFlow Sensor 1 4 overview 2 24 surcharge peak velocity measurement 2 27 part number A 12 specifications A 12 part numbers monitor B 1 sensors B 1 system components B 1 parts antenna install...

Page 527: ... 60 4 76 4 80 pipe conditions 5 5 dimensions 5 6 securing sensor cables 5 95 shape 5 6 pipe height 4 27 4 51 4 67 4 70 ports 2 9 connecting a water quality sampler to the monitor 5 97 connecting sensors to the monitor 5 97 power 1 5 12 volt IS battery pack 2 3 2 11 battery pack 1 5 2 3 replacement 11 12 checking battery pack voltage 11 9 consumption 6 3 ExPAC 1 5 2 3 2 12 external 6 1 ExPAC 6 18 6...

Page 528: ... 4 100 configuring a location how to 4 7 confirmations 4 96 CSV decimal 4 3 CSV file delimiters 4 3 Dat path 4 3 Data Delivery device parameters 4 39 data formats 4 3 date format 4 3 default location 4 3 editing devices AV Gated Sensor 4 27 Peak Combo Sensor 4 50 Surface Combo Sensor 4 69 firmware updates 4 103 Modem Setup device parameters 4 19 port settings 4 3 Sampler 4 62 Settings 4 3 starting...

Page 529: ... 11 setup 4 90 verifying Modbus output data 4 90 wireless communication 10 9 sensitivity 4 57 4 74 4 78 sensor extension cables 5 42 5 63 sensor temperature 4 38 4 61 4 67 sensors 1 4 1 5 1 2 band mount Peak Combo Sensor 5 49 3 4 band mount Peak Combo Sensor 5 45 3 4 band mount with silt mount adapter Peak Combo Sensor 5 47 5 50 AV Gated editing devices 4 27 AV Gated Sensor overview 2 18 upward ul...

Page 530: ...e Combo Sensor A 16 Ultrasonic Depth Sensor A 18 standard installation 5 7 5 59 mounting Peak Combo Sensor to the ring 5 24 mounting Peak Combo Sensor to the ring using the silt mount adapter 5 24 mounting sensors to the ring 5 21 mounting Surface Combo Sensor to the ring 5 32 mounting Ultrasonic Depth Sensor to the ring 5 32 parts and supplies 5 8 ring assembly 5 12 tools 5 11 storing 11 21 Surfa...

Page 531: ...Sensor 5 49 3 4 band mount 5 45 Peak Combo Sensor 5 45 silt mount adapter 5 47 5 50 3 4 band mount with silt mount adapter Peak Combo Sensor 5 47 5 50 ParaDepth Sensor 5 53 ParaFlow Sensor 5 53 parts and supplies 5 39 5 62 5 81 Peak Combo Sensor 5 44 sensors 5 38 Surface Combo Sensor 5 53 standard mount 5 54 tools 5 43 Ultrasonic Depth Sensor 5 53 standard mount 5 54 surcharge mount 5 76 specifica...

Page 532: ...e surcharge peak velocity parameters 4 77 pressure parameters 4 81 smart depth ultrasonic parameters 4 70 surface velocity parameters 4 73 temperature parameters 4 82 editing devices 4 69 handling and storage 11 21 inspection 11 20 IS certification 1 5 leveling 5 33 measuring the physical offset 5 35 mounting sensor to the ring 5 32 overview 2 31 downward ultrasonic depth measurement 2 32 surcharg...

Page 533: ...11 68 Surcharge Combo Sensor surcharge peak velocity 11 63 surcharge peak velocity 11 63 surcharge pressure depth 11 68 Surface Combo Sensor downward ultrasonic depth 11 53 11 55 surcharge depth 11 68 surface velocity 11 66 temperature 11 70 surface velocity 11 66 temperature 11 70 ultrasonic depth 11 53 11 55 Ultrasonic Depth Sensor downward ultrasonic depth 11 53 11 55 upward ultrasonic depth 11...

Page 534: ...quality sampler connecting to the monitor 5 97 weirs 4 11 wet well 5 5 wireless antenna installation inside the manhole 3 10 outside the manhole 3 11 wireless communication 1 5 2 5 3 3 antenna 1 5 installation 3 10 3 20 Modbus 10 9 parts and supplies 3 8 Verizon network services 2 5 3 3 X XBUS 1 5 2 3 2 12 cable glands 6 36 installation 6 5 installation and wiring 6 29 Modbus 2 36 10 1 RS 232 conn...

Page 535: ...Index In 19 wiring to the monitor 6 29 XIO device parameters 4 84 ...

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