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INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS

Seametrics • 253.872.0284 

Page 13 inwusa.com

Miscellaneous

Sensor:

  There are no user-serviceable parts, other than the batteries. If problems 

develop with sensor stability or accuracy, contact INW. If the sensor has been exposed to 

hazardous materials, do not return it without notification and authorization.

Cable:

  Cable can be damaged by abrasion, sharp objects, twisting, crimping, crushing, 

or pulling.   Take care during installation and use to avoid cable damage.   If a section 

of cable is damaged, it is recommended that you send your sensor back to replace the 

cable harness assembly.  

End Connections:

  The connectors used by INW are not submersible, but are designed 

to be splash-resistant.

MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for INW LevelSCOUT

Page 1: ...PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA C e rtified Compa n y ISO 9001 2008 INW LevelSCOUT Level Temperature Smart Sensor and Datalogger ...

Page 2: ...VELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Seametrics 253 872 0284 Page 2 inwusa com 1997 2016 Seametrics All rights reserved INW is a Division of Seametrics Registered trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...leshooting 14 Erratic Readings 14 Zero Readings When Pressurized 14 Grounding Issues 14 Appendix A Technical Specifications 15 General Specification 15 Logging 15 Power 15 Temperature 15 Level 16 Wiring and Component Information 16 Appendix B Settings and Calibration 17 Preparation 17 Submergence 19 Depth to Water 20 Elevation Above Sea Level 21 Staff Gauge 22 Appendix C Alternate Connection Optio...

Page 4: ...us Lite or Aqua4Plus control software Once programmed the unit will measure and collect data at the time interval programmed Replace your analog sensor datalogger with the INW LevelSCOUT as a stand alone unit or network with other INW Smart Sensors While most will use the LevelSCOUT with INW s Aqua4Plus Lite or Aqua4Plus software it is by no means limited to that software You can use your own Modb...

Page 5: ...elevation the pressure exerted on our bodies decreases as there is less of this fluid above us It should be noted that atmospheric pressure at a given level does vary with changes in the weather One standard atmosphere pressure at sea level at 20º C is defined to be 14 7 PSI pounds per square inch There are several methods to reference a pressure measurement Absolute pressure is measured with resp...

Page 6: ...4Plus Software The LevelSCOUT comes with the Aqua4Plus Lite host software that is installed on your PC or laptop Use this software to program the datalogger to retrieve data from the logger to view collected data and to export data to external files for use with spreadsheets or databases Refer to the Aqua4Plus Lite software manual for details on installing and using Aqua4Plus Lite LevelSCOUT can a...

Page 7: ...ed cap is securely placed on the weather resistant connector at the top of the cable Do not install such that the connector might become submerged with changing weather conditions The connector can withstand incidental splashing but is not designed to be submerged The sensor can be installed in any position however when it leaves the factory it is tested in the vertical position Strapping the sens...

Page 8: ...refer to the software instruction manuals for further details Real Time Monitor Click Single to get a single reading Click Start to get a reading once a second for 60 seconds Click Stop to stop the reading Note These are snapshot readings and are not recorded on the sensor The Real Time Monitor gives a snapshot of the current readings on the sensor INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ...

Page 9: ...k the Start button to send the schedule to the sensor and begin recording Note The LevelSCOUT is limited to only one phase Using the Logging Schedule Window describe the test steps for your particular test Retrieving Data from the Sensor Datalogger Click on the file you want to retrieve Click the tool button Select a file location Click Save Click Start Select the data file you are ready to retrie...

Page 10: ... or tool button to view data as a table Click the tool button to view data as a graph Navigate to the desired file then click the Open button The File Display window displays your data in a tabular format The Graph Window displays your data on an X Y coordinate graph INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ...

Page 11: ...nter a name for the file Select a file type Click Save A Word About Units Readings from the LevelSCOUT Smart Sensor can be displayed in various units such as PSI Ft H2O or mm H2O for level or degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit for temperature Select the units you want from the Options Display Units menu or from the Configure Menu Program Configuration Set Computer Display Units INSTALLATION AND...

Page 12: ...y replace the battery itself but must replace the entire compartment Reset the Battery Life Calculator if you change the battery IMPORTANT NOTE When changing batteries it is important to reset the Battery Life Calculator If the battery life calculator is not reset the remaining life information will be incorrect Access the Battery Life Calculator from the Configure Menu Battery Information and Res...

Page 13: ...ardous materials do not return it without notification and authorization Cable Cable can be damaged by abrasion sharp objects twisting crimping crushing or pulling Take care during installation and use to avoid cable damage If a section of cable is damaged it is recommended that you send your sensor back to replace the cable harness assembly End Connections The connectors used by INW are not subme...

Page 14: ...ng Issues It is commonly known that when using electronic equipment both personnel and equipment need to be protected from high power spikes that may be caused by lightning power line surges or faulty equipment Without a proper grounding system a power spike will find the path of least resistance to earth ground whether that path is through sensitive electronic equipment or the person operating th...

Page 15: ...olatile memory A serial communication link RS485 provides communication to the host computer Length cabled version 6 6 16 7 cm Length cableless version 5 1 12 9 cm Diameter 0 875 2 22 cm Body Material 316 stainless steel or titanium Wetted Materials 316 stainless steel or titanium acetal fluoropolymer Communication RS485 Modbus RTU Direct Modbus Read Output 32 bit IEEE floating point Internal Math...

Page 16: ...mHg mmHg Bars mBars kPa Accuracy 0 05 FS 20 C 0 10 FS 0 C to 40 C Resolution 0 0034 FS typical Maximum Operating Pressure 1 1 x FS Over Range Protection 3x FS for 300 psi2 1 75 FS Burst Pressure 600 psi approx 1350 ft or 410 m Wiring and Component Information White Purple Yellow Brown Blue Shield 12 VDC Vaux Modbus D Modbus D SDI 12 Not used Ground 1 2 3 4 5 5 Pin Connector Depth range has 15 PSI ...

Page 17: ...s elevation in relation to sea level To return values relative to a staff gauge Preparation Run Aqua4Plus Lite or Aqua4Plus and scan for sensors On the Sensor Map click the sensor you want to adjust From Aqua4Plus Lite Select the units you want to use for measurements i e psi feet of water inches of mercury etc Set this from the Configure Menu Program Configuration Set Computer Display Units Open ...

Page 18: ...INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Seametrics 253 872 0284 Page 18 inwusa com Sample Settings and Calibration Window SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION ...

Page 19: ...dings have stabilized click the Accept button in the pop up box Compute Second Calibration Point Place sensor in the fluid you are measuring at a second precise known level In the Ref box for the second point enter this level or pressure Click second Measure button When readings have stabilized click the Accept button in the pop up box Applying Slope and Offset Click the Apply button to apply calc...

Page 20: ...from the top of the well or other reference point Enter this value in the DTW box Click the Measure button When readings have stabilized click the Accept button in the pop up box Applying the Slope and Offset Click the Apply button to apply the calculated values The calculated slope and offset will be transferred to the fields near the top of the window Click OK to save the values to the sensor Ve...

Page 21: ...her measuring device determine the depth to water from the top of the well or other reference point Enter this value in the DTW box Click the Measure button When readings have stabilized click the Accept button in the pop up box Applying Offset Click the Apply button to apply the calculated offset The calculated offset will be transferred to the offset field near the top of the window Click OK to ...

Page 22: ...auge Enter this value in the Staff box Click the Measure button When readings have stabilized click the Accept button in the pop up box Applying Offset Click the Apply button to apply the calculated offset The calculated offset will be transferred to the offset field near the top of the window Click OK to save the values to the sensor Verifying Settings Using the Real Time Monitor take a few readi...

Page 23: ... RS485 RS232 adapter and an interface cable Connecting with a USB Serial Adapter USB to Serial cables are readily available from many electronics and computer stores as well as numerous sites on the Internet INW has tested and recommends the Keyspan USA 19HS It is available from INW as well as from many sites on the Internet Install as follows Plug into USB port Install the drivers provided with t...

Page 24: ...own box open the Communications dialog box from the Options menu Increase the Highest COM port number up to a maximum of 15 Connect the sensor to your computer using a USB to Serial adapter and an interface cable Interface Cable PC or Laptop Computer USB Port USB to Serial Adapter RS232 RS485 Adapter Sensor Screw Sensor cap Cableless Configuration ALTERNATE CONNECTION OPTIONS ...

Page 25: ...or example degrees Fahrenheit for temperature or feet of water for level set these units using Aqua4Plus Aqua4Plus Lite From Aqua4Plus select Direct Read Units from the Configure Advanced menu From Aqua4Plus Lite select Set Direct Read Units from the Sensor configure menu On the popup box click the down arrows next to the channel types you want to change and then select the units you want For leve...

Page 26: ...s have been requested the sensor goes back to sleep Because of this the first reading you get will be old If you are taking readings at intervals of less than four seconds simply ignore the first reading all remaining readings will be current On the other hand if you are taking readings at intervals of greater than four seconds take a reading ignore it wait one second take another reading Record t...

Page 27: ...nt that equipment is altered or repaired by the Buyer without prior written approval by the Seller all warranties are void Equipment and accessories not manufactured by the Seller are warranted only to the extent of and by the original manufacturer s warranty THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL WRITTEN EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNE...

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