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A-6842 Koblach

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Sommer GmbH

Strassenhaeuser 27

6842 Koblach

Austria

http://www.sommer.at

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Tel.: +43 5523 / 55 989 - 0

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This manual applies to the discharge measurement system RQ-30 ADMS and RQ-15 ADMS.

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Page 2: ...of the company Sommer This applies also if only excerpts of this manual are copied or passed on The same conditions apply for passing on in digital form Sommer GmbH Strassenhaeuser 27 6842 Koblach Austria http www sommer at Email office sommer at Tel 43 5523 55 989 0 Fax 43 5523 55 989 19 Validity This manual applies to the discharge measurement system RQ 30 ADMS and RQ 15 ADMS ...

Page 3: ...y Information Please read this entire manual before setting up or operating this equipment The non compliance of this manual could result in damage to the equipment Also in the case of non compliance injuries of individuals cannot be excluded totally To make sure that the protection provided of and by this equipment is not impaired do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than spec...

Page 4: ...ge 7 3 2 4 ON OFF switch 7 4 First commissioning 8 4 1 Battery and Sim Card installation 8 4 1 1 SIM Card 9 4 2 Software 10 4 3 Creating a Station with the communicaton assistent 11 4 3 1 Modem Testmode 13 4 4 Connecting to a station 14 4 5 Remote connection via IP Call 15 4 6 Load parameters 17 4 7 Data transmission via HTTP FTP 18 4 8 Modem 18 4 8 1 APN Data 18 4 9 Downloading stored data 19 4 1...

Page 5: ...ed by inflows weirs and downstream standing water bodies show no stable relation between water level and discharge In many situations hysteresis effects with different relations for rising and falling water levels occur Therefore the determination of such relations is affected by a substantial uncertainty Only the additional information of flow velocity given by the RQ allows the calculation of th...

Page 6: ...5 2 2 Housing Dimensions The RQ ADMS radar sensor is embedded in a system housing made of powder coated aluminum ...

Page 7: ...s all measured values The data logger contains a 3G modem via which the recorded data can be sent to user defined servers Additionally this configuration offers the possibility to remotely access the MRL 7 and RQ 30 to change paremeter settings Figure 1 RQ 30 ADMS block diagram RQ 30 MRL 7 Datalogger antenna RS 232 RS 485 ...

Page 8: ...ur RQ ADMS unit 3 2 3 Connector Supply Voltage This connector is used to supply the RQ 30 ADMS device With this connection charging of the internal batteries is performed It is also possible to connect a solar panel for charging the batteries 3 2 4 ON OFF switch Switch Position Function OFF The RQ 30 ADMS unit is switched completely OFF ON The unit is in standard mode of operation 1 Connector for ...

Page 9: ...commissioning The first startup has to be performed in the following order 4 1 Battery and Sim Card installation Remove all four thumbscrews Remove upper housing cover Slide out batterie drawers Instert batteries ...

Page 10: ...le to change or deactivate the PIN number but not within the MRL 7 This has to be done with another device e g a mobile phone The call forwarding option has to be deactivated in every case by the phone provider to disable the mailbox A valid SIM card has to be placed in the marked slot of the integrated modem It is important to assure the correct plug direction The SIM card also has to be placed s...

Page 11: ...S unit To edit the parameters with the PC software Q Commander the Expert mode must be active for more details see Q Commander manual Set Expert mode The PC software Q Commander highlights the edited parameters After uploading the changes to the MRL 7 and the RQ 30 RQ 15 the modified parameters are active for more details see Q Commander manual ...

Page 12: ...ectively that your Bluetooth adaptor is turned on Start the Q Commander Software In the right section of the program under the heading Commands chose Communication assistant The following window opens Choose serial connection if you are using the RS 232 to USB converter or choose Bluetooth if used and press next Make sure the RQ ADMS is connected and supplied then press next Check the dot that is ...

Page 13: ...are scanned Select a name for your new connection or use the default setting provided by the Software proceede with Next The Q Commander now scans automatically for devices Proceed with pressing Yes Exit the communication assistant by pressing Finish ...

Page 14: ...d press to confirm your selection 10 Modem Testmode A number of automatic tests are performed and related information are displayed The modem is initialized The SIM card IMSI is displayed for a short amount of time To freeze the display press and hold hold the button The signal strength is tested and displayed The defined connections are established o The MRL 7 synchronizes its time with the defin...

Page 15: ...14 4 4 Connecting to a station Make sure your station highlighted green is selected Press connect The green rectangele showing your station and connection shows that you are now connected to the station ...

Page 16: ...Connections F8 and press New connection as shown in the image above Choose a Name for your connection and select the IP Call as type Then press Save connection on the left side of the Q Commander window Switch back to Stations F7 and select your Station ...

Page 17: ...The IMSI number can be read from an inserterted SIM card by using the Modem Testmode feature on the MRL 7 see the MRL 7 manual for more details To finish the setup of your IP connection press Save station on the left side of the Q Commander To connect your station via IP Call select your preveiosly defined conection and press Connect ...

Page 18: ...17 4 6 Load parameters Press Connect to open the cennoction to your RQ ADMS Press Download parameters from all devices ...

Page 19: ...nd or FTP The modem supply voltage is controlled by the data logger It is only switched on when a data transfer has to be performed to save on power consumption Additionally the modem is switched on for one hour per day to allow for remote connections to be established with the system To make the modem capable for data transmission a SIM Card has to be inserted Next the APN data and the mobile net...

Page 20: ...r Important For detailed information please refer to the MRL 7 user manual 4 9 Downloading stored data Make sure that the Q Commander Software is connected with your station Press the Transfer data button highlighted red to initiate the download of the stored data on the device ...

Page 21: ...parameterizing the MRL 7 data logger the RQ 30 radar sensor settings have to be adjusted A cross section profile of the riverbed has to be prepared and transferred to the RQ 30 with Q Commander Also a discharge table must be defined and the waterlevel sensor has to be set to the actual water level Important A detailed description of the setting implementation can be found in the RQ 30 user manual ...

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