AquaTelemetry Instruction Manual
10401-01193 Rev H
4. Final Setup and Test
4.1. Testing the Installation
When the installation is complete and the primary power applied, the AquaTelemetry unit
will automatically register with the mobile phone network. After registration, the
AquaTelemetry unit will display the network signal strength on the signal LEDs. The unit will
then enter a low power standby mode where it will wait for the first scheduled logging time
to occur or for an SMS message to be received. When the unit enters standby mode, the
yellow LED will flash once briefly every five seconds.
When in standby mode, the unit can be woken up by
momentarily
pressing the test button
located near the sonde connections.
Do not hold the test button down as this will cause
the unit to enter PC Mode.
When the button is pressed, the AquaTelemetry unit will
display the network signal strength on the signal LEDs in accordance with the table shown
in section
After several seconds, the unit will return to standby mode.
Check the unit is receiving a good network signal. The signal value reported on the LEDs is
in the range 0 – 5. A minimum signal strength of 3 is recommended for reliable operation. If
the signal strength is less than 3, try repositioning the unit, or if applicable, the external
antenna or using a more sensitive model.
Once the signal level is satisfactory, test the operation of the system by sending the
AquaTelemetry unit an SMS message.
The message should contain a single word:
level
.
Watch the signal LEDs on the AquaTelemetry unit. As soon as you have sent the message,
the AquaTelemetry unit should leave standby mode and display the network signal level on
the LEDs in accordance with the table shown in section
If all is well, the AquaTelemetry unit will reply with the 'Level' SMS messages, detailed
below, before returning to standby mode:
Level Message content
Brief explanation
SITE= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Site identifier
LEVEL AT HH:MM DD/MMM/YY
Current time and date of reading
LEVEL=XX.XXXm
Current water level over sonde
TEMP=XX.XXC
Current sonde temperature
RATE= +XXXXmm/min
Rate of level change since last reading
ALERT= NONE (or LEVEL X or RATE)
Alert status
BATTERY=XX.XX V
Battery voltage
Check the data received in the text message is correct with reference to the following
paragraphs.
1. The site identifier will be either the AquaTel's serial number or, if it has been set up,
a valid site name.
2. The time and date should be correct for the instant the message was sent. If the time
and date are not correct, the real time clock in the AquaTelemetry unit must be reset
using the AquaTel PC Utility as detailed in section
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