Watchdog Tracker LT
Website Configuration
Select & setup unit configuration
1.
Locate the serial number from the label on
the back of the Watchdog Tracker unit.
2.
Logon to Pipeline Watchdog
https://secure.pipelinewatchdog.com
3.
Select the “My Network” menu and click
on “Search the Network”.
4.
On the search page, select the “Serial
Number” option in the “Search By” field.
5.
Input the serial number for your unit in the
“Criteria” field and click on “Search” to
locate the site for the unit.
6.
Click “Go To Site” for the unit to access
the site page. *If the unit is not found
contact
Technical Support at 913-825-
6366 or email
for
assistance before proceeding.
7.
On the “Site Page” click “Configure Unit”
on the right side of the screen
in the “Unit
Information” section.
8.
Select the field application setting
appropriate for the site at which the unit
will be deployed.
9.
Review and change the default channel
activation and alarm settings if necessary
to match your application.
10.
Review and change the Sampling,
Logging, and Reporting Time intervals if
necessary.
11.
C
lick on “Send Configuration” to queue
the configuration to download to the unit
when it is activated.
12.
This completes the configuration selection.
If a configuration change is required at
any time, repeat these steps and send a
new configuration to the device.
Configurations are transmitted to the unit
on the next communication from the unit.
Watchdog Tracker LT
Field Installation
The Tracker LT is sent from the factory with the
connection cable routed through a cordgrip on the
back/bottom of the enclosure. There is an access
hole on the side of the unit used for routing the cord
when it is necessary to mount the unit directly post,
junction box, etc. If re-routing the cable, use the
cordgrip on the side hole, and cap the bottom hole
with the plug from the side hole.
Note: When mounting the Tracker, use the included
“riser pipe adapter” for installation on the top of the
riser pipe, or use the mounting holes on the case
flanges for mounting to a durable surface.
Mounting the Tracker to a PVC
marker pole
1.
Thread the connection cable through the hole
in the base of the adapter.
2.
Secure the adapter to the monitoring unit using
the supplied nuts and bolts.
3.
Wire the unit according to the wiring diagram in
the next column for the appropriate field
application (test station, bond, etc.).
4.
Secure the unit to the riser pipe using screws,
or bolts
.
Mounting to a post, utility pole, or
junction box
1.
Re-route the connection cable through the side
hole, using the cordgrip, as described above if
necessary, and plug the hole on the bottom of
the unit.
2.
Secure the unit
to the pole using 5/8” wood
screws with washers (for wooden posts), or
5/8” self-tapping metal screws with washers
(for metal poles and junction boxes. The
mounting hardware is not supplied with the
Tracker unit.
3.
Wire the unit according to the wiring diagram in
the next column for the appropriate field
application (test station, bond, etc.).
.
Watchdog Tracker LT
Connection
Connecting the Tracker to the
measurement points at the site
1.
Connect to the terminals at the measurement
points using standard crimp-on ring or spade
connectors (not supplied). If connecting to
bare wire leads use in-line splices or wire nuts.
2.
Connect leads from the connection harness as
appropriate for the field application using the
following wiring guide:
Wire Color
Connects to:
Brown
Pipe Structure
Yellow
Reference Cell
Blue/Wht
Protected Coupon* or
Structure 2
Wht/Red
Bond Shunt+
Wht/Yellow
Bond Shunt
–
*
If “On Potential” and “Off Potential” is to be
m
easured, the “Protection On/Off” switch in the
test station must be set to the “Off” position.
Illustrated wiring diagram is on the previous page.
Note: Not all wires are used in all applications.
“Tape off” any unused wires to insulate from
interference or shorting.
