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Hydro-Logic

Flexi Logger 100

User Manual

6 April 2018

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Contents

Introduction and general information ..................................................................................... 5

Main features of the Hydro-Logic

Flexi Logger 100 .......................................................... 5

Support website ................................................................................................................. 6

Sales enquiries .................................................................................................................. 6

Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 6

Safety and important information ....................................................................................... 6

Revision history ................................................................................................................. 7

Specification ......................................................................................................................... 8

Sensor inputs .................................................................................................................... 8

Sensor power supply ......................................................................................................... 8

Data storage ...................................................................................................................... 8

Communications ................................................................................................................ 8

Power ................................................................................................................................ 8

Mechanical ........................................................................................................................ 9

Getting started .................................................................................................................... 10

Switching the logger on and off........................................................................................ 10

Connecting to Timeview .................................................................................................. 11

Recording test data from the sensor ................................................................................ 11

Hardware configuration and installation .............................................................................. 13

Device overview .............................................................................................................. 13

Status LED flash patterns ................................................................................................ 14

Sensors ........................................................................................................................... 15

SDI-12 sensors ............................................................................................................ 15

4-20mA sensors ........................................................................................................... 21

Tipping-bucket rain gauges .......................................................................................... 23

Sensor wiring ............................................................................................................... 24

Vented cables .............................................................................................................. 25

Approved sensors ........................................................................................................ 25

Pre-wiring and configuration service ............................................................................ 25

Outdoor siting .................................................................................................................. 26

Pole top enclosure ....................................................................................................... 26

Antennas...................................................................................................................... 28

SIM cards ........................................................................................................................ 30

Using your own SIM ..................................................................................................... 30

Summary of Contents for Hydro-Logic Flexi Logger 100

Page 1: ...www hydro int com LoggerSupport Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...8 Data storage 8 Communications 8 Power 8 Mechanical 9 Getting started 10 Switching the logger on and off 10 Connecting to Timeview 11 Recording test data from the sensor 11 Hardware configuration and installation 13 Device overview 13 Status LED flash patterns 14 Sensors 15 SDI 12 sensors 15 4 20mA sensors 21 Tipping bucket rain gauges 23 Sensor wiring 24 Vented cables 25 Approved sensors 25 Pre ...

Page 3: ... Configuring sensors 42 Recording interval 43 Water level with respect to datum 44 External antenna configuration 45 Sending data to a server 45 Timeview 45 Other systems 45 Automatic data transfer 47 More frequent data transfer 48 SIM and time zone settings 49 Call performance and diagnostics 50 Timeview data collection and configuration 51 Finding your data on Timeview 51 Resetting logger clock ...

Page 4: ...gic Flexi Logger 100 User Manual 6 April 2018 Page 4 of 62 End to end testing 58 Viewing alarms on plots 59 Battery life 60 Estimating battery life 60 Maximizing battery life 61 EU declaration of conformity 62 ...

Page 5: ...c Flexi Logger 100 contacts a telemetry server typically once per day and transfers data to it Main features of the Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 The main features of the logger are shown below The sensor plug allows connection to external sensors and will be supplied connected to a sensor if you have ordered the Pre wiring and configuration service This manual is designed to help you gain a thorou...

Page 6: ...esented in this manual Hydro International is continually improving its products and reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Warranty The warranty terms for this product can be found at www hydro int com LoggerSupport The Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 is suitable for use only with approved sensors batteries and communication cables Connection of any non approved component...

Page 7: ...Feb 2018 T Campbell First version 2 02 22 Feb 2018 T Campbell Edited and restructured 2 03 27 Feb 2018 T Campbell Alarms added minor fixes 2 04 29 Mar 2018 T Campbell Comments incorporated from DJ and RR EU DoC updated 2 05 6 April 2018 T Campbell 8 16 channel options added to specification DJ ...

Page 8: ... Switched 12V 120mA output current Configurable warm up Data storage Storage capacity 29768 16 bit readings total divided over the enabled non derived channels Channel structure standard Up to 8 channels with 16 point look up tables for engineering value conversion optional Up to 16 channels with linear look up tables Storage intervals 10s 30s 1m 2m 5m 10m 15m 30m 1h 2h 3h 4h 6h 8h 12h Storage int...

Page 9: ... Dimensions mm W 87 D 75 L 240 270 with connectors Construction Aluminium extrusion with polycarbonate end caps O ring seals on all external mating surfaces DIN rail clip for surface mounting Protection Notes IP68 will withstand 1 2m immersion for 48 hours without significant ingress 1 All connectors must be mated or have sealing caps fitted 2 data communications may not function when immersed 3 g...

Page 10: ...d in the OFF state Press and hold the power button A until a green flash is seen in the LED window B The logger is now ON You should see a blue LED flash every two seconds There are other patterns of LED activity which are described in Status LED flash patterns You can switch the logger off by pressing and holding the power button until you see a red flash The logger is now off Note that the inter...

Page 11: ...uld be able to see that your logger has connected successfully If the mobile data signal is poor the logger will try several times to transfer data to Timeview so there is no need to press the dial out button more than once Recording test data from the sensor If you have ordered the Pre wiring and configuration service the sensor can be immediately connected to the large SCA connector on the logge...

Page 12: ...d Now leave the logger to record some data The logger will be configured to take measurements every 5 or 15 minutes so leave it for half an hour or so Finally either press the dial out button to send data to Timeview or read the logger with Harvest You should now see data points from your sensor s in the Harvest plot or the Timeview Logger Profile ...

Page 13: ...m is used to transfer data to a remote data collection system via either an internal and or external antenna The modem includes a standard SIM interface The orange lines show the power distribution There is an internal battery which can typically provide years of operation External power can also be used An HLC is a small on board rechargeable battery which provides boost power for the modem and s...

Page 14: ...nternal external antenna selection Irregular green logger sending commands to modem not data Blue red regular modem on but no signal or unable to register Double blue regular modem on and registered with network Blue red blue regular alarm present but not registered on network Triple blue regular alarm present registered on network dialling out Solid blue comms active waiting to receive Solid blue...

Page 15: ...nits using the industry standard SDI 12 protocol An SDI 12 sensor uses 3 wires and is connected to the Flex Logger 100 sensor connector as shown Sensor address Before you can read an SDI 12 sensor you need to specify the sensor address by configuring the logger with Harvest Follow the steps in Connecting the device to ensure that you can communicate with the logger First you need to find the addre...

Page 16: ...t will be displayed Now you can test the sensor by reading it using that address Run the command Start Wizard Advanced logger options SDI 12 Request Measurements from Sensor If you see measurements in the log above the sensor is working OK When you configure the logger for this sensor you need to specify this address in the SDI 12 tab ...

Page 17: ...Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 User Manual 6 April 2018 Page 17 of 62 You also need to specify which parameters you want to log with the Enabled check boxes ...

Page 18: ...you are likely to see If they don t you will get gaps in your data when the sensor is outside this range Addressing multiple SDI 12 sensors Follow the above procedure to address and test each sensor Give each a unique address starting at 0 When you are configuring the logger use the Add Sensor button in the SDI 12 tab It will create a new SDI 12 tab and you can set the address of each sensor ...

Page 19: ...ational offers two products to help with this Two Sensors If you have two sensors a CA SPLITTER part no PDA9100 1005 can be used to neatly connect them to the logger The two connector leads are different lengths so the connectors can both fit inside the steel tubing below a PT enclosure Use Size 8 Key Clamp so there is enough space for both sensor cables The CA SPLITTER can be used with vented sen...

Page 20: ...ower This junction box is too large to fit inside a PT Enclosure Power for SDI 12 sensors The Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 provides 12V power for sensors Up to 120mA current is supplied the total for all connected sensors must not exceed this Sensor power is not continuous it is switched on 5s before sensor activation Additional warm up is provided as requested by the sensor Most SDI 12 sensors wo...

Page 21: ...ut with 12V switched power up to 120mA It can be used for either loop powered or 3 wire 4 20mA sensors Loop powered sensors are wired as shown below If there is a vent tube cut it off inside the connector body and ensure it is not blocked Process signals where the loop is powered should be wired as shown A loop isolator should be used ...

Page 22: ...Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 User Manual 6 April 2018 Page 22 of 62 The sensor is powered for a user specified warm up period before a measurement is taken Long warm up periods will reduce battery life ...

Page 23: ...rs use a volt free contact These types of sensors should be wired as shown below Use a length of screened cable and connect the screen to the G terminal Do not connect the screen to anything at the sensor end If an SDI 12 sensor is using pin 1 for data you can use the second digital input on pin 2 If you do this no 4 20mA input will be available ...

Page 24: ...minals for connecting the sensor wires Replacement plugs are available part no PDA1100 3195 Wiring diagrams for most compatible sensors can be found in Harvest Software when configuring the logger Fitting the sensor plug Strip back 30 mm of outer insulation including any foil or braided screen Assemble the cable and plug components as illustrated above before wiring the sensor Wire the sensor to t...

Page 25: ...sor connector has loose terminal pins which allow barometric pressure to pass from the sensor vent tube through both mating connectors and out through the Gore membrane There is no need to drill the sensor connectors When installing cut off the vent tube and unused conductors and about 10mm beyond the end of the outer insulation Do not crush the end of the vent tube Approved sensors Hydro Internat...

Page 26: ...ational PT Enclosure part no PDA1100 3065 is a compact pole top outdoor enclosure designed for the Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 The enclosure is made of GRP fibreglass and stainless steel and allows mobile data signals to pass out from the internal antenna Do not mount an external antenna inside the PT enclosure If you use one it should be routed outside the PT enclosure with an extension cable an...

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Page 28: ...ernal antenna must be mounted outside of all enclosures Examples of conditions that may require an external antenna Installing the logger in a metal enclosure kiosk or cabinet Installation in remote sites with weak network coverage External antennas for metal enclosures If the logger is inside a metal enclosure a low profile teacake antenna part no PDA9100 3315 is recommended which mounts in a 25m...

Page 29: ...ector Do not locate the antenna beside metalwork or cables it needs to be in the open or surface mounted depending on the antenna type Avoid areas where the antenna may be overgrown with vegetation The external antenna connector is fitted with a sealing cap to protect the connector when not in use If an external antenna is not used the cap must be fitted to protect the antenna connector Other type...

Page 30: ...re installed Using your own SIM Many clients successfully use their own SIMs with the Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 Both Private APN and fixed IP SIMs can be used You can still use Timeview with your own SIM but you must purchase an Own SIM Timeview package The following points are important if you are using your own SIM The SIM must be data enabled Roaming SIMs are recommended A contract SIM is re...

Page 31: ...seal screws that secure the cap Use a Phillips 1 screwdriver The SIM holder is a push push type Push the SIM in once it clicks into place Push it again to release The SIM must be correctly oriented contacts down cut corner in first or it will not click into place Refit the access cap making sure the sealing O ring is securely fitted to the cap and the edges of the extrusion are clear of wires The ...

Page 32: ...teries or battery pack will void the product warranty Replacement batteries can only be obtained from Hydro International and approved distributors Storing the logger Store the Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 with a battery fitted This must be done to prevent internal components from becoming entirely discharged and causing permanent damage Replacing the Battery This work must be undertaken in a dry ...

Page 33: ...ing the open access end Once the battery is pushed into the enclosure connect the battery lead to the connector on the logger circuit board Tidy the wires through the board cut out then press the battery and board gently into the enclosure Refit the access cap making sure the sealing O ring is securely fitted to the cap and the edges of the extrusion are clear of wires The seal screws should be ti...

Page 34: ...s pdf These batteries are classified as Class 9 Dangerous Goods and are subject to regulations UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries and UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment They must be packaged securely and labelled as shown along with the UN3090 or UN3091 designation They must not be taken on passenger aircraft Disposal Disposal should be done in accordance with the applicable regulat...

Page 35: ...must be removed to use local comms Power Cables are supplied with tinned bare wire at one end and must fit crimp terminals to suit the battery or supply The colour of the wire insulation determines which are the positive and negative wires Brown is positive Blue is negative An internal battery should still be fitted when using external power Provided the external power supply voltage is greater th...

Page 36: ...ows based PCs Pocket Harvest for Windows Mobile based devices You can download Harvest Windows software free of charge from our Support website Install Harvest using the default options If you have an older version of Harvest on your PC you should install the newest version Harvest supports older logger versions but new loggers will not work with old versions of Harvest Connecting the device To re...

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Page 38: ...of 62 Start Harvest and select Start Wizard Read logger Press Next twice selecting the default options Data Since Last Download and Local Now select the COM port that the serial cable is using If you are using a USB cable choose the port labelled Isodaq USB Modem ...

Page 39: ... 6 April 2018 Page 39 of 62 Press Next again and Harvest will read the logger You should see blue and red flashes on the logger status LED and messages in the log on Harvest Once the command finishes one or more data traces will be displayed ...

Page 40: ...ct Configure to access the logger configuration The logger configuration box has tabs which relate to different parts of the logger configuration For now ignore them and hit Next 3 times The configuration from the PC will now be sent to the logger Although you have not changed anything the new configuration will reset the logger clock and clear any time series data that was stored in the logger ...

Page 41: ... in the separate Harvest manual available from our Support website Logger Group and Tag This is an information tab about the way the logger is configured and operating You can also set the Group 1 and Tag 2 here These values are important for identifying your site on Timeview The supply current 3 is also shown here which is useful for Estimating battery life If you change the Group and Tag of the ...

Page 42: ...an skip this part These tabs are used for sensor configuration Press the Change Sensor tick box 1 to access the list of applicable sensors for this channel The drop down list shows sensors that apply to this channel they will be different if you are on a digital channel or 4 20mA Once the sensor is selected you can configure it further depending on the sensor type See the section on Sensors for sp...

Page 43: ...ril 2018 Page 43 of 62 Recording interval You can change how often measurements are taken and stored by changing the Interval parameter 1 If you select intervals below 5m you will shorten the battery life of the logger 5m or 15m are used typically ...

Page 44: ...ne the sensor depth and apply the datum offset during configuration In the example above the water is 2 2m deep with respect to arbitrary datum D The sensor is only d 1 2m deep in the water but when the level is set the offset to the datum is automatically applied so the logger displays levels with respect to the datum here 2 2m This method works for both SDI 12 and 4 20mA water level sensors The ...

Page 45: ...nd configure the logger with this setting Do not enable the external antenna if one is not fitted the logger will try to use it and reduce the battery life Sending data to a server Timeview Do not change the parameters here unless you are using your own telemetry server The ones shown below work for Timeview Other systems The Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 supports many SCADA systems that use the DN...

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Page 47: ... can do this it can be reconfigured remotely to make other changes so it is very important that the logger is set up to transfer data automatically The logger should have shipped pre configured to do this but you should check before you take it to site On the Check in tab the Daily Check in option is set you must ensure that there is a range of times specified for the logger to check in to Timevie...

Page 48: ...ion and reduce battery life It also increases the amount of data transfer so you need to have an Hourly data package enabled on Timeview if you are using a SIM supplied by Hydro International Contact Sales enquiries to arrange this Note that the logger will check in every 3 hours AND daily within the times specified on the Check in Window If you don t want the daily check in the window values shou...

Page 49: ...M you will need to change the parameters 1 so they match those required by the SIM provider See SIM cards You should set the local time zone 2 so that times are displayed with your correct local time on Timeview Note that Daylight Savings or Summer time is not used by these loggers They always display in local standard time ...

Page 50: ...rage supply current and reduce battery life You can also do External antenna configuration here 2 The Show on Map 3 button will display a browser page with location of the mast used for mobile data transmission not the location of the logger it may be a few km away This feature requires an internet connection on your PC and depends on a third party website which may change over time ...

Page 51: ... way you can monitor your site assets remotely from your desktop The website address is http timeview2 net Finding your data on Timeview You should have received a user name and password for an account on Timeview Go to this website and enter that user name and password Now go to the Logger Search option on the left side of the page Enter the serial number from the logger cap or from the delivery ...

Page 52: ...re will be no data there because there is no sensor connected The logger has been off so the clock will not be accurate Both faults are reported on the plot which has a red border to indicate the error conditions The important field is the Last Checkin Details which should be the time that the logger dialled in Note that this is always Standard Time Daylight Saving or Summer Time is not displayed ...

Page 53: ...ock accurately using Timeview Do this by selecting Configuration Then select Reset Logger Clock and confirm you want to do this The next time the logger calls in the clock will be reset Push the dial out button yellow flash to trigger a call After the logger LED goes back to a 2s blue flash refresh the page on your browser The clock error message should be cleared ...

Page 54: ...quired on Timeview Both the logger and Timeview configuration must be correct for alarms to work properly Logger alarm configuration The Alarms check box 1 is on the sensor tab Once selected you get the alarm config box Set point and alarm condition The are up to 4 alarms for every channel The Alarm Condition field sets how the logger should react when the Set Point is crossed Here we want the log...

Page 55: ...l event The Alpha field can be used to provide some noise reduction in special circumstances but should normally be left as 0 Provided the logger is transferring data to Timeview correctly there is no more alarm setup required on the logger Once you have configured alarms on the logger trigger a dial out to Timeview so that the logger alarm configuration information is transferred See Connecting t...

Page 56: ...names and either email addresses or SMS mobile numbers You can add many recipients to each group Note that SMS messages are charged and you must have credits for them on your Timeview account Contact Sales enquiries to arrange this Message contents The alarm call from the logger contains the channel number set point and direction of the alarm set or return to normal It does not contain descriptive...

Page 57: ...ata on Timeview and select Configuration 1 On the Alarm routing page 1 you can see the alarm set point you configured on the logger 2 Use the drop down selections to choose the channel set point group and message then created the alarm with the green symbol The alarm should now appear in the list Now you need to test it ...

Page 58: ...sor or in this case a cup of warm water Now wait until the alarm is triggered you can tell because the LED on the logger will start flashing blue rapidly as the modem is switched on This will start very shortly after a measurement is taken and for 2m recording this happens on the cardinal points of time look at your PC clock for times like 10 02 10 04 etc assuming you used this PC configure and re...

Page 59: ...s case The logger will dial out again to report the return to normal event Viewing alarms on plots The Graph Dynamic is the best way to view alarms on plots You may need to refresh the page to see recent alarms use ctrl refresh to force a page update Alarms are shown as red circles on plots while return to normal events are green The set point is a red line and the hysteresis band is grey ...

Page 60: ... display the logger configuration If you hover over the Internal label text will show you a conservative battery life estimate 2 Here the average current consumption 1 is 2 2mA For a 64 Ah Lithium battery the life estimate is 3 3 years You can easily do this calculation on a browser Typically for a device calling in once per day the current consumption should be less than 3mA The average current c...

Page 61: ...d while daily calls show that the system is still in correct operation Avoid low signal strength areas modem signal on Harvest 10 Fit an external antenna if necessary to improve the signal but don t use one if the internal antenna works well Use a 5m or 15m storage interval for all channels Shorter intervals will use significantly more power Avoid sensors that require long warm up times or have hi...

Page 62: ... the manufacturer 4 Object of the declaration Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 100 telemetry data logger 5 The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant European Union harmonisation legislation Radio Equipment Directive RED 2014 53 EU Restrictions of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU 6 Applicable standards EN 61010 1 2010 EN 62311 2008 EN 301 489 1 V2 1 1 20...

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