Valeport TideMaster, Operating Manual

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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Description ........................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Mounting Template ............................................................................................... 3
1.4 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 3
2 Installation ................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Equipment Supplied.............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.1 TideMaster Logging Unit .............................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Pressure Transducer ................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 Shortening the Transducer Cable ................................................................................ 6
2.3 VRS20 Radar Level Sensor .................................................................................. 6
2.3.1 Boom Mounting ............................................................................................................ 7
2.3.2 Direct Mounting ............................................................................................................ 8
2.3.3 Levelling ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.4 Wiring ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.4.1 Junction box ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Calibration .......................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Pressure Sensor ........................................................................................................ 10
2.4.2 VRS-20 Radar Level Sensor ..................................................................................... 10
3 Powering the Unit ..................................................................................... 11
3.1 Alkaline Battery Warning .................................................................................... 11
3.2 To Turn the TideMaster On................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 Delayed Start ............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 To Turn the TideMaster Off................................................................................. 11
3.4 Changing Batteries ............................................................................................. 12
3.5 Battery Life Scenarios ......................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 Scenario A .................................................................................................................. 13
3.5.2 Scenario B .................................................................................................................. 13
3.5.3 Scenario C.................................................................................................................. 14
3.5.4 Scenario D.................................................................................................................. 14
4 Running TideMaster Express ................................................................... 15
4.1 Installation .......................................................................................................... 15
5 Communications ....................................................................................... 16
5.1 RS232 Communications ..................................................................................... 16
5.2 Bluetooth Communications ................................................................................. 16
5.2.1 Specification ............................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Pairing ........................................................................................................................ 17