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Manual | NEP-695  

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V20221009 

 

 

Manual 

NEP-695  

Long-life logging probe 

Version: 20221009 

Status: Final 

Confidentiality: Not confidential 

Date: 09 October 2022 

Author: Vic Grosjean 

 

 

www.observator.com

 

Summary of Contents for ANALITE NEP-695

Page 1: ...5 Status Final Not confidential Page 1 51 V20221009 Manual NEP 695 Long life logging probe Version 20221009 Status Final Confidentiality Not confidential Date 09 October 2022 Author Vic Grosjean www o...

Page 2: ...695 Manual NEP 695 CR300 Videos NEP 695 NEP 5000 Reference documents Type of document tool Product type and name incl url Software NEP 5000 CFG files NEP 5000 Datasheet NEP 5000 Manual NEP 5000 Appli...

Page 3: ...ent Controller 2022 04 18 Updated product images change battery section Observator Australia Document Controller 2022 07 30 Finalised the change battery section Observator Australia Document Controlle...

Page 4: ...rement over a set period of time Event logging through scripting for instance if the turbidity or temperature is above 20NTU it will start high speed logging Ability to connect multiple NEP 5000 senso...

Page 5: ...are 28 8 2 Retrieve the collected data 34 8 3 Clear up the memory 38 8 4 Getting started with scripting 39 8 5 Loading the script into NEP 695 logger using the PC200W software 39 9 Appendix A Default...

Page 6: ...Manual NEP 695 Status Final Not confidential Page 6 51 V20221009 11 4 Power estimation 48 11 5 Example code 49 12 Appendix D How to configure other SDI 12 sensors 50...

Page 7: ...olution for data buoys and river monitoring applications Typical use includes applications such as 1 Monitoring of streams and rivers 2 Monitoring of water storage bodies including stratification stud...

Page 8: ...ing the sensor in an unknown chemical Always use the charger provided to power the probe Do not intend to use the NEP 695 with logging probes that are not approved by your supplier Only use tap water...

Page 9: ...Manual NEP 695 Status Final Not confidential Page 9 51 V20221009 3 Specification Dimensions Length 541 6mm Diameter 88 9mm Mechanical Weight 2 4kg including batteries...

Page 10: ...bidity temperature reading in auto range Statistical measurement over a set period of time Event logging through scripting Ability to have 90 degree NEP 5000 with 180 degree NEP 5000 sensor providing...

Page 11: ...found in the box NEP 695 logging probe NEP 695 Turbidity temperature long life logging probe with loaded script DC charging adapter NEP 695 charge Charger adapter for NEP 695 including the adaptor fo...

Page 12: ...r first NEP 5000 order only SubConn female pigtail NEP CFG SF Only included in the shipment when the NEP 5000 has a male SubConn connector Wiring is different for SDI 12 and RS422 RS485 Universal Seri...

Page 13: ...ly available from the website Accessories Case NEP CASE Wiper replacement kit NEP WIPER KIT comprising of 4 silicon wipers and a hex fastening key Shroud NEP SHRD D Delrin protective shroud NEP SHRD C...

Page 14: ...n module USB cable and a SubConn female pigtail Only for NEP 5000 with male SubConn connector Wiring is different for SDI 12 and RS422 RS485 Calibration solutions NEP CAL GSF Brown bottle for calibrat...

Page 15: ...9 O ring replacement kit for NEP 695 NEP 695 ORI Spare battery for NEP 695 NEP 695 BAT Note Additional customised accessories are also available for long term deployment or multiple sensor configurati...

Page 16: ...e Adjust the NEP 5000 male connector to fit the female NEP 695 connector Turn the NEP 695 moving part clockwise to attach the logging probe to the NEP 5000 sensor Always loosely hold the NEP 695 movin...

Page 17: ...configurations Users may apply the following configuration diagram to power multiple NEP 5000 sensors up to 9 sensors in parallel Figure 6 B Connect NEP 695 to multiple NEP 5000 Note Please contact y...

Page 18: ...oy deployments Important note Never apply pressure to the body of the sensor Always attach the NEP 695 using the attachment point on the top part Do not use cable clamps Do not crush the body of the s...

Page 19: ...nt Users may apply the following power diagram to power the NEP 695 using a PV panel for long term usage or remote deployment Figure 6 C Power NEP 695 using a solar panel Note Additional customised ac...

Page 20: ...ke sure to let the water evacuate and dry the lid completely Undo the protecting cap from the logging probe by turning anti clockwise until turning has no longer any effect Then firmly disengage the c...

Page 21: ...status Check the Light Emitting Diode LED status If the LED is flashing usually once every 10 seconds you will need to manually switch off the switch To avoid any risk of water ingress falling onto t...

Page 22: ...nually switch off the probe the LED will no longer be flashing Partially place the control lid back on you only need to screw a few threads for the lid to hold in place Hold the main body of the probe...

Page 23: ...probe up side down and partially lift the orange tape just enough to see where the battery is connected Press on the battery connector pin use a tool or nails as necessary while pulling the connector...

Page 24: ...e connector head before placing the battery into the probe the battery should be placed exactly with the same orientation as before and it should fully align with the cable Partially hold the battery...

Page 25: ...age 25 51 V20221009 Lower down the battery and tidy up the 2 cables gently press the cables in each corner the cables should lie flat with the other cables Screw the battery lid on until it is tight A...

Page 26: ...e red LED is flashing on every 10 seconds it means that the probe is logging 7 3 LED indicators When the data logger is powered the red power LED will turn on according to the power and program states...

Page 27: ...to storage In the field wash the probe with fresh water and clean it with a soft cloth In the office we recommend to clean the sensor with fresh water and dry the sensor with compressed air Important...

Page 28: ...ronics flip the probe up side down hold the main body of the probe tight and unscrew the control lid off make sure to let the water evacuate and dry the lid completely Undo the protecting cap from the...

Page 29: ...221009 5 Run the software on to your Windows machine and select Next 6 Select CR300Series data logger and select Next 7 Open the Windows device manager from your control panel find the newly connected...

Page 30: ...Not confidential Page 30 51 V20221009 Figure 8 A Device manager window Select CR300 COM port and select Next Note User may be required to select Install USB Driver prior to selecting the correct port...

Page 31: ...Manual NEP 695 Status Final Not confidential Page 31 51 V20221009 8 Select 115200 baud rate and select Next 9 Select 0 security code and select Next...

Page 32: ...ual NEP 695 Status Final Not confidential Page 32 51 V20221009 10 Select Next 11 Select Yes to test the communication and select Next a few times 12 Setup the clock and select Next a few times or Fini...

Page 33: ...lace the protective cap back onto the probe Firmly press down to engage the O ring and ensure the sealing Once engaged screw the cap by slowly turning clockwise until the cap is fully screwed on Note...

Page 34: ...omputer refer to section 8 1 Download install PC200W software steps 3 4 2 Open PC200W software and select connect 3 Select the Monitor Data tab to observe the temperature and turbidity value in real t...

Page 35: ...Manual NEP 695 Status Final Not confidential Page 35 51 V20221009 4 To start downloading data select the Collect data tab 5 Select New data from data logger then double click on the table...

Page 36: ...Final Not confidential Page 36 51 V20221009 6 Select the table you wish to extract and select OK 7 Select the file output format type e g csv select the location and click Save Note By default the fil...

Page 37: ...NEP 695 Status Final Not confidential Page 37 51 V20221009 8 Finally click on Start data collection to actually save the file and select OK 9 When finished select Disconnect on the PC configuration so...

Page 38: ...emory Before a new deployment users may wish to clear the memory on the NEP 695 probe as follows 1 In the menu select Data logger and File Control 2 Select the file you wish to be removed and click De...

Page 39: ...information If needed users can change the default script to a custom script using the software wizard Please refer to section 8 5 Loading the script into NEP 695 logger using the PC200W software for...

Page 40: ...Manual NEP 695 Status Final Not confidential Page 40 51 V20221009 3 Select Yes then select your script file Note Examples of script files are available in the appendixes of this manual...

Page 41: ...y Turbidity in NTU within a data table Table1 at each scan every 5 minutes The script records the minimum default CR300 Battery Voltage BattV and the processor temperature measurement PTemp_C within a...

Page 42: ...on The following table represents the power estimation for turbidity in auto range ten seconds with optical wipe Logging time min Measurement days Measurement months Average current mAh Total sleep ti...

Page 43: ...ataInterval 0 1440 Min 10 Minimum 1 BattV FP2 False False Sample 1 BattV FP2 Sample 1 PTemp_C FP2 EndTable Main Program BeginProg Main Scan Scan 5 Min 1 0 SW12 1 Delay 0 5 SEC Default CR300 Datalogger...

Page 44: ...and the liquid temperature Liquid_Temp within a data table Table1 at each scan every five minutes The script records the minimum default CR300 Battery Voltage BattV and the processor temperature meas...

Page 45: ...The following table represents the power estimation for turbidity in auto range ten seconds with optical wipe and temperature measurement Logging time min Measurement days Measurement months Average c...

Page 46: ...rue 1 DataInterval 0 1440 Min 10 Minimum 1 BattV FP2 False False Sample 1 BattV FP2 Sample 1 PTemp_C FP2 EndTable Main Program BeginProg Main Scan Scan 5 Min 1 0 SW12 1 Delay 0 5 SEC Default CR300 Dat...

Page 47: ...idity Median Average Minimum Maximum in NTU within a data table Table 1 at each scan every five minutes The script records the minimum default CR300 Battery Voltage BattV and the processor temperature...

Page 48: ...ipe and temperature measurement Logging time min Measurement days Measurement months Average current mAh Total sleep time per hour sec 1 Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible 5 45 1 5 9...

Page 49: ...its Maximum NTU Define Data Tables DataTable Table1 True 1 DataInterval 0 5 Min 10 Sample 1 Wipe_stats FP2 Sample 1 Turbidity FP2 Sample 1 Temperature FP2 Sample 1 Median FP2 Sample 1 Average FP2 Samp...

Page 50: ...How to configure other SDI 12 sensors The NEP 695 is compatible with other SDI 12 sensors Custom scripts and instructions are available to help you configure other SDI 12 sensors Please contact Observ...

Page 51: ...evolved to be a trend setting developer and supplier in a wide variety of industries Originating from the Netherlands Observator has grown into an internationally oriented company with a worldwide dis...

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