
FIGURE 8-6. DIN rail mounting
8.9 Field installation
This section discusses installation of a simple VWIRE 305 field station. Unlike the quickstart, a
field station includes a data logger to control and collect data from the VWIRE 305. Capacity of
the power supply is CRITICAL. VWIRE 305 field stations require continuous AC power or large
solar panels and batteries. See
(p. 16). If switching back and forth between
DVW Toolbox and data logger control, cycle the power after each switch to let the VWIRE 305
adapt to the new connection.
8.9.1 Field installation equipment
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Vibrating wire sensor
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VWIRE 305 analyzer
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GRANITE data logger
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Power supply
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Computer
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DVW Toolbox software
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LoggerNet software
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RJ45 cabling
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USB link with GRANITE data logger for initial setup. Other communications link may be
needed for long term monitoring.
(p. 20) provides a general schematic of a simple field station.
VWIRE 305
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