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V1.0 

 

6.0    MAINTENANCE 

 

 
The 

Geosense

®

 Wi-SOS 100 

is maintenance free. 

 
However, the 

Geosense

®

 Wi-SOS 100’s 

outer casing should be kept clean and 

protected when not installed. 

7.0   TROUBLESHOOTING 

 

NOTE: As the Geosense

®

 Wi-SOS 100 is used with a sensor it is important to make 

sure that if there is a problem is it the Wi-SOS 100 node and not the sensor which 
is faulty. 

Fault Possible 

cause 

Remedy 

Red light upon start-up 

Insufficient signal strength 

Move to a more open location 

 

Temporary GPRS network issue  Test net work with a smart phone 

 

Damaged unit 

Send back to Geosense for  
assessment 

No lights or sound 

Empty battery 

Contact Geosense 

Readings not as expected 

Incorrect wiring 

Check wiring or contact Geosense 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensor not working 

Check sensor 

8.0 SPECIFICATION 

 

 

Channels 

Single channel and dual channel available 

Accuracy 

0.1% (16-bit ADC) 

Electrical 

0-20mA, single ended voltage 

Switched power output max 

50mA 

Flash memory 

300k 

Channel sampling rate 

Standard 15 min, variable (1min to 24hr) but will effect 
battery life. 

2G GPRS Frequencies 

900/1800/850/1900 Mhz 

Weight 255g 

Dimensions L X W X H (mm) 

110 x 55 x 40mm 

Working temperature range 

-5 to 60 C° 

Battery life 

5 years @ 15 min sampling rate  

Download frequency 

Standard 1 per day, variable but will affect battery life 

Summary of Contents for Wi-SOS 100

Page 1: ...V1 0 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Wi SOS 100 WIRELESS DATA TRANSMITTER ...

Page 2: ...2 V1 0 ...

Page 3: ... 5 0 INSTALLATION 5 1 Geosense Wi SOS 100 Wiring details 5 2 Using a magnet to force website connection 5 3 Magnet activation 5 4 Logging into Geosense sensor platform 5 5 Using the map feature 5 6 Using the Geosense sensor platform 5 7 Using the sensor platform to read data 5 8 Exporting data to excel 6 0 MAINTENANCE 7 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 0 SPECIFICATION 9 0 SPARE PARTS 10 0 RETURN OF GOODS 11 0 ...

Page 4: ...is sent to a central website via the cloud The nodes can be read wirelessly from any PC laptop as well as smartphones and tablets via an internet web browser Designed to be used with Tilt meters Tilt Beams Piezometers Displacement transducers Total Pressure cells Particular features of the Geosense Wi SOS 100 are CE compliant IP68 Waterproof casing Cloud data storage Remote access Secure website B...

Page 5: ...d to last 5 years at 15 minute reading intervals but may change depending on reading frequency This eliminates the need for external battery packs and thus placing the Geosense Wi SOS 100 is a lot more flexible Geosense Wi SOS 100 comes with a fully integrated GSM SIM card The SIM card comes fully set up and is tailored to the country in which they are being used in This gives the customer absolut...

Page 6: ... With the reduction in size of electrical components and the ever increasing amount of electrical electronic devices such as mobile phones two way radios safety control systems signalling generators welding equipment power cables etc in all environments especially construction sites there is a huge potential for devices to interfere with each other Geosense Wi SOS 100 has been designed and tested ...

Page 7: ...2004 108 EC Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE 2002 96 EC Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances RoHS 2002 95 EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC Equipment description Wireless data transmitter Make Brand Geosense Model Wi SOS 100 Compliance has been assessed with reference to the following harmonised standard EN 61326 1 2006 Electrica...

Page 8: ...electronic items therefore but there is a risk of damage if incorrectly handled They and their associated equipment should always be handled with care during transport storage and installation Once the shipment has been checked see below it is recommended that the Geosense Wi SOS 100 remains in its original packaging for storage or transport 4 1 Packaging Geosense Wi SOS 100 s are packed for trans...

Page 9: ...9 V1 0 3 0 MARKING The markings found on the Geosense Wi SOS 100 are shown below FRONT SIDE ...

Page 10: ...oof rating of IP68 care should be taken to not damage the outer casing as this would compromise the protection and possibly lead to failure of the product The Geosense Wi SOS 100 is supplied with the sensor wires already attached and care must be taken to not damage these wires When not being used the Geosense Wi SOS 100 should be cleaned and stored inside ...

Page 11: ...t is vital to check all the equipment in the shipment soon after taking delivery and well before installation is to be carried out Check that all components that are detailed on the shipping documents are included 5 1 Installation Geosense Wi SOS 100 Wiring details During installation the following wiring procedure should be observed If the client chooses to use their own specified cable the colou...

Page 12: ...tput from Wi SOS 100 V Loop X X Return from sensor S Loop X X Ground G Ground G Wi SOS 100 Sensor 15 v output from Wi SOS 100 V Loop X X Return from sensor S Loop X X Ground G Ground on box G Wi SOS 100 Sensor 15 v output from Wi SOS 100 V Voltage X Return from sensor S Signal S Ground G Ground G ...

Page 13: ... correct position 5 2 Using a magnet to force a website connection Using a small supplied magnet supplied with each unit the Geosense Wi SOS 100 can be forced to attempt an immediate connection to the website A successful connection will validate the GPRS coverage at the chosen installation and also upload details of signal strength to the website 2 Hold the magnet in this position until the blue ...

Page 14: ...a successful activation 6 Upon a failed connection the light will turn red and a negative descending tone will sound to indicate a failure 4 Wait for 30 40 seconds during which time the blue light will flash and a short activity tone will both sound approximately every 5 seconds NOTE if this is the first time the Geosense Wi SOS 100 has been activated since shipping this process may take several m...

Page 15: ...Geosense Wi SOS 100 uses GSM to upload its data therefore by using a mobile phone you can check that you are in an adequate reception area C Damaged Geosense Wi SOS 100 unit The unit has been damaged since last used Check connections to sensors have not mistakenly fed high voltages in the device ONCE THE UNIT AND SENSOR HAS BEEN INSTALLED PLEASE CONTACT GEOSENSE ON 44 0 1359 270457 TO ALLOW UNIT T...

Page 16: ...w the individual readings as specific times Navigation bar 1 move graph 2 Zoom in 3 Zoom out 4 Move backwards 24hrs 5 Move forward 24hrs 6 Save graph 7 Export to excel CSV 8 Toggle markers 9 Add comment 10 Toggle comments 11 Compare data with previous data 12 Email graph 13 Toggle horizontal grid 5 7 Using the sensor platform to read data On the main screen you will see a graph with the data from ...

Page 17: ...nd file as required 5 5 1 Using the Map feature You can use the map feature to view on a map where each node is situated To open the map simply click the world icon in the top bar 5 5 2 Using the Map feature Using the drop down menu choose the desired site to view its location PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAP FEATURE IS ONLY A VISUALISATION FEATURE FOR VIEWING THE LOCATION OF THE SENSORS ...

Page 18: ...hone Damaged unit Send back to Geosense for assessment No lights or sound Empty battery Contact Geosense Readings not as expected Incorrect wiring Check wiring or contact Geosense Sensor not working Check sensor 8 0 SPECIFICATION Channels Single channel and dual channel available Accuracy 0 1 16 bit ADC Electrical 0 20mA single ended voltage Switched power output max 50mA Flash memory 300k Channel...

Page 19: ...S The Geosense Wi SOS 100 does not have any replaceable parts apart from cable which if damaged can be repaired 9 2 ACCESSORIES The Geosense Wi SOS 100 comes with a magnet for activation Any magnet can be used for this if the one supplied is misplaced ...

Page 20: ...aim See Limited Warranty Conditions This covers defects which arise as a result of a failure in design or manufacturing It is a condition of the warranty that the Geosense Wi SOS 100 must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and has not been subject to misuse In order to make a warranty claim contact Geosense and request a Returned Equip ment Report Form QF034 T...

Page 21: ...l be at the expense of the Purchaser Return shipment covered by this warranty shall be at the expense of the Manufacturer Unauthorised alteration and or repair by anyone which causes failure of the unit or associated components will void this LIMITED WARRANTY in its entirety The Purchaser warrants through the purchase of the Geosense Wi SOS 100 equipment that he is familiar with the equipment and ...

Page 22: ...22 V1 0 Geosense Ltd Nova House Rougham Industrial Estate Rougham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9ND England Tel 44 0 1359 270457 Fax 44 0 1359 272860 email info geosense co uk www geosense co uk ...

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