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- Page 1 INW PT2X Pressure/Temperature Smart Sensor and Data Logger Instructions PROUDLY MADE IN THE 9001:2008...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting Problems/Probable Causes/Things to Try ..........................Page 26 Warranty Seametrics Limited Warranty ...............................Page 27 IF USING ALKALINE BATTERIES—PREVENT BATTERY LEAKAGE! PT2X sensors are typically shipped with lithium batteries. If, however, you are using alkaline batteries, be aware that under some circumstances alkaline batteries can leak, causing damage to the sensor. -
Page 3: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION PT2X INSTRUCTIONS The INW PT2X Smart Sensor is an integrated data stainless steel or titanium, PTFE, and fluoropolymer, this logger and pressure/temperature sensor and is ideal for sensor provides high-accuracy readings in rugged and monitoring groundwater, well, tank, and tidal levels, as well corrosive field conditions. -
Page 4: Specifications
Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric. 1 Higher pressure ranges available upon request 2 ±0.25% accuracy FSO (max) at this range 3 Depth range for absolute sensors has 14.7 PSI subtracted to give actual depth allowed. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 4 inwusa.com... -
Page 5: How Pressure Sensors Work
That is, the net pressure on the diaphragm is due entirely to the depth of submergence. Absolute pressure is given as Pa = Patm + kd (where k is 2.307 feet of water) Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 5 inwusa.com... -
Page 6: Initial Inspection And Handling
Don’t support sensor Lower gently to prevent over edge of well May close off vent tube with the connector damage May nick or fray the and/or weaken internal Use a strain relief device cable wires Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 6 inwusa.com... -
Page 7: Installation
Connecting via RS232 Serial Port Computer Cableless Sensor Configuration Connect the weather-resistant connector to your computer’s serial port as shown below. Connecting sensor to your computer using a USB to Serial adapter and an interface cable. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 7 inwusa.com... -
Page 8: Cable Wiring
® • Read a PT2X via SDI-12 protocol. • Display readings from a PT2X on a panel meter. If you want to use one of these methods, see page 14. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 8 inwusa.com... -
Page 9: Battery Life Calculator
INW can provide an optional 1/4” NPT input adapter which is interchangeable with the standard end cone for those applications where it is necessary to directly attach the sensor to a pipe, tank, or other pipe port. If the Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 9 inwusa.com... -
Page 10: Settings And Calibration
7. Click the Apply button to accept the new slope and the Configure Menu | Settings and Calibration. offset. Step-by-step instructions will be displayed on the right 8. Click the OK button, to save your changes to the side of the window. sensor. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 10 inwusa.com... -
Page 11: Submergence
When taking readings on an absolute sensor, you will need to SUBRACT the current barometric pressure to get submergence. See the Barometric Compensation Utility Application Note (LT-14304) for information on how the Barometric Utility can help automate this process. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 11 inwusa.com... -
Page 12: Elevation Above Sea Level
When taking readings on an absolute sensor, you will need to SUBRACT the current barometric pressure to get elevation. See the Barometric Compensation Utility Application Note (LT-14304) for information on how the Barometric Utility can help automate this process. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 12 inwusa.com... -
Page 13: Operation
Click the Start button to save The Graph the schedule to the sensor and begin recording. window displays your data on an X Y coordinate graph. Using the Logging Schedule Window, describe the test steps for your particular test. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 13 inwusa.com... -
Page 14: Exporting Data
Modbus or via SDI-12, will return values using these units. (Note: These settings do not affect the units used on the Aqua4Plus/Aqua4Plus Lite display. Refer to the software manual for details.) Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 14 inwusa.com... -
Page 15: Power Consideration
Addresses for PT2Xs with firmware lower than 2.0 Zero based One based Pressure 62592 62593 Temperature 62594 62595 Addresses for PT2Xs with firmware 2.0 or higher Zero based One based Temperature 62592 62593 Pressure 62594 62595 Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 15 inwusa.com... -
Page 16: Reading Via Sdi-12
Change address to <b> Request Measurement <a>M! <a>0022<cr><lf> Request all measurements <a>D0! <a>+22.0512+12.0512<cr><lf> Read temperature and pressure <a>M1! <a>0021<cr><lf> Request temperature measurement only <a>D0! <a>+22.0512<cr><lf> Read temperature <a>M2! <a>0021<cr><lf> Request pressure measurement only <a>D0! <a>12.0512<cr><lf> Read pressure Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 16 inwusa.com... - Page 17 <a>CC2! <a>0021<cr><lf> Request pressure measurement only with CRC <a>D0! <a>12.0512{crc} <cr><lf> Read pressure For further information and SDI-12 examples, see INW application note, “PT2X SDI-12 Interface Specification” available from our web site at inwusa.com. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 17 inwusa.com...
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Page 18: Maintenance
Pressure element becoming a light pink, which indicates full saturation and time to replace. Replacement desiccant and hydrophobic Water inlet filters can be purchased from Seametrics. To Change the Desiccant: End cone • Pulling gently remove the black tube fitting from Gently twist off the end cone and carefully remove debris the clear desiccant tube. -
Page 19: Sensor/Cable/End Connections
Menu - Battery Information and Reset. If you have put in new batteries, checkmark the box “I have just put in fresh batteries.” Click Save and Close. Be sure to reset the Battery Life Calculator when changing batteries! Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 19 inwusa.com... - Page 20 This can be done by holding in your hand, using a vise, or using pliers, as follows. Cableless Sensor—gripping on knurled area Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 20 inwusa.com...
- Page 21 3. Find a hard surface and place the cableless cap down onto it. This will allow you to press down with your weight to compress the square ring. Continue to Removing the Housing in next column. Connector connected properly Cableless Sensor Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 21 inwusa.com...
- Page 22 Push top cap in before twisting and locking 6. Gently press down until the assembly stops and then twist it into place. It will click in and decompress the gasket when it is fully engaged. Properly completed—black ring uncompressed Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 22 inwusa.com...
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Page 23: Entering Depth-To-Water Reference After Data Collection
Ctrl key and click on each of the slope and/or offset had been entered, this is fine. other files you want to convert. Then click OK. The program will take these into consideration and no changes need to be made here. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 23 inwusa.com... - Page 24 (Refer to the graphing section of have the same file names but with an extension of the software instruction manual for details on using .a4b. A compensated file will be created for each graphing features.) original data file. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 24 inwusa.com...
- Page 25 Pressure from the original data file (absolute pressure) Barometric Date/Time: The time of the reading in the barometric file that was used for each line in the data file. Exported Data from the Compensated File Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 25 inwusa.com...
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Page 26: Problems/Probable Causes/Things To Try
Maintenance section). Loose or broken wires in connector Repair or return for evaluation and repair Damaged cable, broken, cracked, or fraying Replace cable No apparent damage upon visual inspection Return for evaluation and repair Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 26 inwusa.com... -
Page 27: Seametrics Limited Warranty
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SEAMETRICS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SEAMETRICS BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SEAMETRICS AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. - Page 28 Seametrics • 19026 72nd Avenue South • Kent, Washington 98032 • USA LT-14310r21.1-20161216 (P) 253.872.0284 • (F) 253.872.0285 • 1.800.975.8153 • inwusa.com 12/16/16...
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