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Document Number:  ELM0042M  

Release Date

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July 13, 2020 

 

 

 

 

 

VW2106 Vibrating Wire 

Readout Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Содержание VW2106

Страница 1: ...RST Instruments Ltd reserves the right to change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy Copyright 2020 RST Instruments Ltd All rights reserved __________________________...

Страница 2: ...Type 2019 Sep 03 MP JW K Updated Single Field Instrument Connection instructions to include push post terminals Table 4 1 updated for clarity added Section 4 2 Single Field Instrument Connection Olde...

Страница 3: ...8 3 3 Multi Channel Connection 8 3 4 Setting Date and Time 9 3 5 Creating Locations 9 3 6 Importing Parameters 11 3 7 Creating Custom Parameters 12 4 OPERATION 13 4 1 Startup 13 4 2 Storing Readings i...

Страница 4: ...sts 7 Figure 3 6 Set time screen 9 Figure 3 7 Memory screen 10 Figure 3 8 Create location screen 10 Figure 3 9 Selecting the sweep frequency 11 Figure 3 10 Thermistor type 11 Figure 3 11 One sensor co...

Страница 5: ...e VW2106 readout is powered by 3 standard AA alkaline batteries to facilitate replacement in the field Data can be reviewed either on board or downloaded to the computer using RST provided software FI...

Страница 6: ...the readout The multi channel connection instructions are identical for all models 1 1 SAFETY This product is battery operated There are no major safety concerns associated with use It is important to...

Страница 7: ...OFF SCREEN 2 Press Enter and the unit will turn off The following instructions detail how to configure the unit to power off automatically 1 Navigate to the Auto Off screen Figure 2 2 FIGURE 2 2 AUTO...

Страница 8: ...user to select the Speaker On time Use the up down arrows to select the desired time and press Enter The unit will return to the previous menu FIGURE 2 5 SPEAKER ON TIME NOTE KEEP THE UNIT OFF WHEN NO...

Страница 9: ...Green Therm White White Therm Blue Bare Shield CAUTION MAKE SURE THAT THE WIRES ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF DIRT BEFORE INSERTING THEM INTO THE TERMINALS CAUTION ENSURE THAT CABLES HAVE ENOUGH SLACK TO FAC...

Страница 10: ...he wire parallel to the plane of the readout to the left of the post and at a slight angle to the terminal labels as illustrated in Figure 3 3 FIGURE 3 3 CORRECT ANGLE FOR WIRE INSERTION 4 With the po...

Страница 11: ...ently tug on the wire to ensure it has been correctly secured 7 Repeat for all wires Figure 3 5 FIGURE 3 5 ALL WIRES CONNECTED TO TERMINAL POSTS NOTE APPLYING SOLDER TO THE BARE ENDS OF THE CABLE REDU...

Страница 12: ...HAT THE WIRES ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF DIRT BEFORE INSERTING THEM INTO THE TERMINALS CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE TERMINALS ARE FREE FROM DIRT AND DEBRIS BEFORE INSERTING THE WIRES TERMINALS CAN BE BLOWN OUT...

Страница 13: ...d in the unit s memory To ensure accurate historical records of the readout data keep the date and time current The following outlines the steps to set the date and time on the readout 1 Turn on the r...

Страница 14: ...ically create a site called Location X where X is the next storage location available in the unit s memory Make note of the real location name in your field notebook and its relation to the location n...

Страница 15: ...gauge being measured at that location Figure 3 9 and press Enter The default is the B sweep 1200 3550Hz which is the standard range for the RST model VW2100 series piezometers Additional Sweep Frequen...

Страница 16: ...set up custom parameters 1 Scroll to the Monitor Settings screen using the up down arrows and press Enter 2 Select the Custom Setup option and press Enter 3 Select the number of sensors connected and...

Страница 17: ...rn to the previous menu 4 OPERATION This section describes the operation of the VW2106 Readout once the unit has been powered on see Section 2 1 4 1 STARTUP Once powered on an opening screen will appe...

Страница 18: ...he VW2106 readout has 128k of internal memory allowing it to store over 11 000 time stamped readings The following instructions outline the steps required to store readings in the unit s memory 1 Usin...

Страница 19: ...the readings can be scrolled through using the up down arrow 4 4 DATA LOGGING The VW2106 has a basic datalogging function where the user can set the datalogging interval and the number of iterations T...

Страница 20: ...NUMBER 6 The readout will start the data logging process and will end with a message stating Logging completed ESC can be pressed any time to abort the data logging process 4 5 DATA LOGGING THROUGH ST...

Страница 21: ...nsor engineering units are selected and uploaded from the RST Readout Host Software to the VW2106 unit Please refer to the RST Readout Host Software Instruction Manual ELM0084 to set up sensor enginee...

Страница 22: ...REEN TO CONFIRM A READING IS BEING TAKEN WITH AN APPLIED ZERO OFFSET 4 7 DELETING DATA All location information can be deleted from the readout or through the RST Readout Host Software The following i...

Страница 23: ...g to the ring of the wire 1 Simultaneously press the Up and Down arrows for several seconds to enable the audio feature Once enabled a small speaker graphic will appear on the screen 2 Listen to the r...

Страница 24: ...a flat head screwdriver turn the cap on the battery cover one quarter turn counterclockwise 2 Remove the cap 3 To replace the cap ensure the notched on the cap align with the notches on the compartmen...

Страница 25: ...LL 3 BATTERIES WHEN THE BATT WARNING APPEARS CAUTION DO NOT REPLACE BATTERIES IN WET CONDITIONS TO PREVENT WATER INGRESS 5 3 PROTECTING THE DEVICE There are a number of steps that can be taken to prot...

Страница 26: ...so that the unit s software and firmware can be easily updated by the customer by connecting a host computer to the unit via the USB port Please visit http www rstinstruments com for product updates...

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