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TRUBLUE USER’S MANUA

Water Level, Conductivity, and Barometric Pressure Data Loggers 

 

TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 

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TRUBLUE USER’S MANUA

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 08/2016             

 

Page 2 

Contents

 

Introduction 

 

Notice 

 

History 

 

TruBlue Series Overview 

 

 4    

Using the TruWare Software 

 

 5 

Connections and Field Installation 

 

 7 

 

Types of Interface Cables 

 

 7 

 

Connecting to the Field Cable 

 

 8 

 

Connecting to a Computer or Device 

 

 9 

 

Communication Cable Options 

 

10 

Sealed Construction 

 

11 

Internal Clock Synchronization 

 

11 

General Field Installation 

 

11 

10 

Cable Protection 

 

11 

11  

Conductivity 

 

12 

 

Types of Conductivity Measurement 

 

12 

 

Actual Conductivity 

 

12 

 

Specific Conductivity 

 

12 

 

Calibrating the Conductivity Sensor 

 

12 

12 

Maintenance 

 

14 

13 

Troubleshooting 

 

15 

14 

Warranty and Product Return Procedures 

 

17 

15 

Appendix A: TruBlue Connection Diagrams 

 

18 

 

850-00857 USB to Backshell  Comm Cable 

 

18 

 

850-00855 Technicians Comm Cable 

 

19 

 

850-00856 USB to Hirose Comm Cable 

 

20 

 

850-00858 Hirose to Flying Leads Comm Cable 

 

21 

 

852-XXXXX Stainless Steel Suspension Wire 

 

22 

 

851-XXXXX Direct Read Interface Cable 

 

23 

 

853-XXXXX Interface Cable   

 

24 

 

860-00825 Anti-Fouling Screen 

 

25 

 

860-00100 RS-485 to SDI-12 Convertor 

 

26 

               

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TruBlue 255 LEVEL

Page 1: ...CONNECTIVITY SENSORS TRUBLUE USER S MANUAL 08 2016 Page 1 TruBlue User s Manual FOR WATER LEVEL CONDUCTIVITY TEMPERATURE AND BAROMETRIC PRESSURE DATA LOGGERS 255 LEVEL 275 BARO 285 CT 555 LEVEL 585 C...

Page 2: ...1 9 General Field Installation 11 10 Cable Protection 11 11 Conductivity 12 Types of Conductivity Measurement 12 Actual Conductivity 12 Specific Conductivity 12 Calibrating the Conductivity Sensor 12...

Page 3: ...HNICAL SUPPORT While this manual provides extensive guidance for everything from setup through maintenance we understand that there s nothing like getting an expert on the phone to provide quick answe...

Page 4: ...L Level Temperature High Accuracy Yes Vented or Absolute 585 CTD Conductivity Level Temp Yes Vented or Absolute KEY FEATURES User friendly TruWare software included free of charge Fully sealed design...

Page 5: ...s the software program designed specifically to manage TruBlue data loggers and the data they collect Used together a TruBlue data logger and TruWare are ideal for monitoring groundwater and surface w...

Page 6: ...schedules for connected data loggers Extract data from a previously initiated test View save and export test data and real time readings View data as a table or dynamic self updating graph displaying...

Page 7: ...E 852 STAINLESS STEEL SUSPENSION WIRE PART NUMBER 852 XXXXX Is a low cost suspension solution intended for use only with absolute transducers Wire is available in configurable lengths from 0 999 feet...

Page 8: ...le in the other near the backshell While applying slight pressure to push the two parts together slowly rotate the data logger assembly in the backshell until the keys align When that happens the hous...

Page 9: ...provides lifetime moisture protection for vented gage water level data loggers A GORE TEX plug prevents water droplets from entering the filter while allowing air to pass freely to the internal silic...

Page 10: ...ld It features the Hirose connector to quickly link to the vent filter connector and unique USB RS 232 conversion connector at the opposite end This same cable also provides external power to the data...

Page 11: ...able extending up Although it may be operated in any orientation anything other than this vertical position will result in a slight zero offset in the measured data If the data logger will be operated...

Page 12: ...CTIVITY UNITS microsiemens per centimeter S cm default millisiemens per centimeter mS cm A means of expressing what the actual conductivity of a solution would be at a standard reference temperature 2...

Page 13: ...a Meter View window displaying a conductivity reading A With the TruBlue inserted in the calibration solution hold the mouse pointer over the conductivity reading and right click to get to the Conduc...

Page 14: ...been chemically attacked eroded or physically altered A slow degradation of the sensor is hard to spot until it s too late Cleaning should be done with a combination of soaks and rinses in a solution...

Page 15: ...ransients can travel distances of a mile or more 3 TRANSDUCER RESPONSE TO PRESSURE LEVEL INPUT CHANGES BECOMES SLUGGISH This is usually a sign that the sensing end of the transducer has become fouled...

Page 16: ...aning solution Growth can be reduced by utilizing the 860 00825 Anti Fouling Guard to protect the sensor You can also coat the transducer with marine grease This may be the most effective and inexpens...

Page 17: ...766 1500 or toll free at 1 800 745 8008 during normal working hours Eastern Standard Time Be prepared to supply the following information when requesting the RMA Data logger part number Serial number...

Page 18: ...iagrams THE 850 00857 USB TO BACKSHELL COMMUNICATION CABLE The 850 00857 USB to Backshell Communication Cable is universal to vented gage and absolute data loggers This NON SUBMERSIBLE communications...

Page 19: ...cludes built in conversion to RS 232C and USB as well as a DC input connector The 3 foot coiled cable can remain connected to an RS 232C modem port and communicate with a PDA handheld via USB Connect...

Page 20: ...n Diagrams Continued THE 850 00856 USB TO HIROSE COMMUNICATION CABLE The 850 00856 USB to Hirose Communication Cable is the newest and most streamlined cable offering This cable provides connection fr...

Page 21: ...data is stored in the on board memory Polled data is sent to a network capable auxiliary logger or telemetry system that capture the live data and transmits from a remote location These devices often...

Page 22: ...Continued THE 852 XXXXX STAINLESS STEEL SUSPENSION WIRE The 852 suspension wire assembly is intended for use with absolute transducers to suspend the unit This assembly includes a stainless steel or t...

Page 23: ...ny Non Vented data logger as a long term deployment solution This Direct Hirose to Backshell design allows for the user to leave a non vented data logger deployed in the field while still maintaining...

Page 24: ...droplets from entering the filter while allowing air to pass freely to the internal silica gel desiccant The filter housed in corrosion resistant grade 316 stainless steel provides surge protection a...

Page 25: ...dix A TruBlue Connection Diagrams Continued THE 860 00825 ANTIFOULING SCREEN Extend TruBlue conductivity data logger deployments in high bio fouling environments with a TruBlue Anti fouling Screen mad...

Page 26: ...sing out of the sale resale use or misuse of the product Users of TE Connectivity products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each such product for the specific applicati...

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