Operator's Manual
Innovations in
Water Monitoring
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Rugged TROLL
®
100 and 200 Operator's Manual
The Rugged TROLL 100 and 200 instruments are designed to
measure pressure, level, and temperature in natural groundwater
and surface water. They also can be used at industrial sites, landfills,
and other installations.
Both instruments have completely sealed bodies that contain an
absolute (non-vented) pressure sensor, temperature sensor, real-
time clock, microprocessor, lithium battery, and internal memory.
The Rugged TROLL 100 is designed to hang by a backshell hanger
from a suspension wire. The Rugged TROLL 200 can utilize the
backshell hanger or can connect to a cable for easy top-of-well
RS485 communications via RuggedReader® Handheld PC or laptop
PC. Additionally, Rugged TROLL 200 cables with stripped-and-
tinned cable ends can communicate with data loggers, TROLL® Link
Telemetry Systems, or PLC devices via RS485 or SDI-12.
COMMUNICATION ACCESSORIES
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USB or RS232 docking station for the Rugged TROLL 100 and
200 Instruments
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USB or RS232 Rugged TROLL® Com for the Rugged TROLL 200 and
Rugged BaroTROLL® Instruments
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Win-Situ® 5 Software for programming and downloading
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Optional software: Win-Situ® Baro Merge™ for barometric
compensation; Win-Situ® Mobile for the RuggedReader
Handheld PC; Win-Situ® Sync to transfer downloaded data logs
from a RuggedReader to a laptop/desktop PC
OTHER ACCESSORIES
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Rugged TROLL 100 — suspension cable; RuggedReader
Handheld PC; Rugged BaroTROLL for logging barometric
pressure data
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Rugged TROLL 200 — suspension cable; RuggedReader device;
Rugged BaroTROLL for logging barometric pressure data; SDI-12
compatible cable with stripped-and-tinned uphole termination;
RS485 compatible cable with stripped-and-tinned uphole
termination; or Modbus/RS485 top-of-well cable
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Rugged TROLL 200 cable suspension kit: Use this to create a
weight-bearing loop capable of suspending up to 100 lbs (45.4 kg)
of cable and instrument
GETTING STARTED
You will need:
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Rugged TROLL 100 or 200 Instrument
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USB or RS232 docking station or Rugged TROLL Com (for
Rugged TROLL 200 and Rugged BaroTROLL). RS232 model
needed for connection to a RuggedReader device.
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In-Situ Software/Resource CD or Internet connection
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Desktop / laptop PC or RuggedReader Handheld PC
A. Install software from the In-Situ Software CD or
www.in-situ.com.
1. Win-Situ 5 Software (version 5.6.16.0 or higher)
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Click the Win-Situ 5 link and follow the instructions.
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For a USB docking station, be sure to select the “Install USB
Drivers” option.
2. Win-Situ Mobile Software (for the RuggedReader)
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Click the Win-Situ Mobile link and follow the instructions to
install Win-Situ® Software Manager (desktop component of Win-
Situ Mobile).
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If running Windows® XP or earlier, also install Microsoft®
ActiveSync® 4.5 or higher. For Windows® Vista or Windows®
7, download and install the Windows® Mobile Device Center
software to communicate with the RuggedReader unit.
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To install Win-Situ Mobile on the RuggedReader: connect the
RuggedReader to the PC via USB cable; establish a connection
via ActiveSync; launch the Win-Situ Software Manager; click
Win-Situ Mobile; click Install. Be sure to have your In-Situ Software
License Certificate available.
3. Win-Situ Baro Merge Software
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Install Baro Merge Software if you plan to post-correct level data
to compensate for barometric pressure.
4. Win-Situ Sync Software
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Install Win-Situ Sync if you want to automatically transfer
downloaded log files from a RuggedReader to a PC.
B. Connect to the Rugged TROLL Docking Station
(Rugged TROLL 100 or 200)
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Unscrew and remove the
hanger from the Rugged
TROLL instrument.
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Invert the instrument.
Align the notch on the
Rugged TROLL body with
the tab on the rim of the
docking station to ensure
the pins are in contact for
communication.
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Place the Rugged TROLL into
the docking station.
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Connect the docking station cable to the computer.
TIP:
The hanger is the only removable part of the Rugged TROLL
Instrument. Do not attempt to take the instrument apart. There are no
user-serviceable parts in the instrument.
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For Sales & Service Contact
2650 E. 40th Ave. • Denver, CO 80205
Phone 303-320-4764 • Fax 303-322-7242
1-800-833-7958
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