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Hach FL900 Series User Instructions
Hach FL900 Series User Instructions

Hach FL900 Series User Instructions

Flow logger with modem option
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User Instructions
Antennas for flow products
Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not
observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a precautionary statement.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public disposal
systems. Return old or end-of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user.
Product components
Make sure that all components have been received. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the
manufacturer or a sales representative immediately.
Required equipment/software
Make sure that the following requirements are available:
FL900 Series flow logger with modem option
Remote host computer operating FSDATA
Portable computer operating FSDATA Desktop
Activated wireless account
FL900 Series Flow Logger
Verify the telemetry (wireless option)
The user can manually send a call to the server to make sure that the network communication is good.
1. Temporarily attach the antenna to the logger to test the antenna and the cell coverage at the site location
before installation.
2. Touch the magnet to the call initiation target
3. Look at the modem LED indicator during the call (45 to 90 seconds) and wait for a change:
LED goes off—the connection to the server is good.
LED flashes red—the connection to the server failed.
Note: If the connection failed, refer to the instrument user manual for more information.
(Figure
1). The modem LED indicator changes to green.
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Summary of Contents for Hach FL900 Series

  • Page 1 Make sure that all components have been received. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer or a sales representative immediately. Required equipment/software Make sure that the following requirements are available: • FL900 Series flow logger with modem option • Remote host computer operating FSDATA • Portable computer operating FSDATA Desktop •...
  • Page 2: Installation

    Figure 1 Call the server 1 Call initiation target 2 Magnet Installation W A R N I N G Electromagnetic radiation hazard. To meet regulatory radio safety requirements for this modem, do not use or install the device with an antenna that is not supplied by the manufacturer. Make sure that all antennas are kept at a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9 in.) from all personnel in normal use.
  • Page 3 Figure 3 Blade antenna attached Traffic rated manhole lid antenna Required tools: • 31.75 mm (1¼ in.) open-end wrench • Large nylon Ty-wrap cable ties 1. Unpack the antenna (Figure 4) or disassemble the antenna from the instrument. 2. Make sure that the manhole lid has a 25.4 mm (1 in.) hole for the antenna neck to fit into. Note: Do not use the pick hole.
  • Page 4 Figure 5 Manhole lid installation 1 Antenna top 5 Antenna cable 2 Manhole lid 6 Antenna threaded neck 3 Flat washer 7 Lock washer 4 31.75 mm (1¼ in.) nut Mini-wing antenna The mini-wing antenna can be attached to an interior wall or to a window for a longer term deployment or the antenna can be attached to a manhole lid for a short term deployment.
  • Page 5: Required Tools

    Traffic rated in-road/burial antenna Required tools: • Asphalt saw or auger: saw capable of cutting 127 mm (5 in.) in diameter and 95.3 mm (3.75 in.) deep into a road surface or ground • Asphalt chisel • Hammer drill with 19.1 to 25.4 mm (¾ to 1 in.) asphalt drill bit (for antenna cable installation) •...
  • Page 6: Replacement Parts

    HACH COMPANY World Headquarters P.O. Box 389, Loveland, CO 80539-0389 U.S.A. Tel. (970) 669-3050 (800) 368-2723 (U.S.A. only) U.S.A. – orders@hach.com International – intlsupport@hach.com flowtechsupport@hach.com www.hachflow.com © Hach Company/Hach Lange GmbH, 2010, 2018. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 04/2018, Edition 2 *DOC276.53.80113*...