INW - TempHion Instruction Manual
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Introduction
What is the TempHion
TM
Smart Sensor?
The AquiStar
®
TempHion
TM
Smart Sensor is a submersible water quality sensor and
datalogger capable of measuring pH, specifi c ions, redox (ORP), and temperature. Each
unit comes with a thermistor based temperature element plus a combination of pH, ISE,
or redox (ORP) elements. (Contact INW for available combinations.)
The TempHion
TM
Smart Sensor is powered internally with two AA 1.5V batteries or
with an auxiliary 12VDC power supply for data intensive applications. The unit is
programmed using a Windows
®
based computer and INW’s easy-to-use Aqua4Plus or
Aqua4Plus Lite software. Once programmed, the unit will measure and collect data on
a variety of time intervals.
Several TempHions, or a combination of TempHions and other INW Smart Sensors, can
be networked together and controlled from one location, either directly from a single
computer or via INW’s Wireless Data Collection System.
The internal processor in the TempHion
TM
Smart Sensor allows for easy calibration,
using the calibration utilities in Aqua4Plus/Aqua4Plus Lite. Once calibrated, this
calibration data is stored in non-volatile memory within the Smart Sensor. When data is
collected, this calibration information is applied to the data, resulting in highly accurate
readings at a wide range of temperatures.
Initial Inspection and Handling
Upon receipt of your smart sensor, inspect the shipping package for damage. After
opening the carton, look for concealed damage, such as a cut cable. If damage is found,
immediately fi le a claim with the carrier. Check the label attached to the cable at the
connector end for the proper cable length.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do
handle the device with care.
Do
refer to Appendix D for storage information.
Don’t
install the device so that the connector end is submerged.
Don’t
support the device with the connector or with the connectors of an extension
cable. Use a strain relief device to take the tension off the connectors.
Don’t
allow the device to free-fall down a well as impact damage can occur.
Don’t
bang or drop the device on hard objects.