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OTT Orpheus Mini Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Groundwater Datalogger OTT Orpheus Mini...
  • Page 2 OTT Orpheus Mini firmware: from V 1.41.0 OTT Orpheus Mini operating program: from V 1.52.0 The OTT Orpheus Mini firmware version can be found in the "Advanced opera- tion" mode, "OTT Orpheus Mini" window of the operating program. The version of the operating program can be found via the "Info"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8 Determining and displaying instantaneous values (observer function) 9 Downloading data 10 Exporting data 11 Displaying data 12 Protecting the OTT Orpheus Mini and OTT Orpheus Mini operating program with a password 13 Date and time settings 14 Deleting the data memory...

  • Page 4: Scope Of Supply

    2" without recess and for universal installation Cable suspension unit on request for OTT Orpheus Mini system lengths of > 100 m CD-ROM OTT Orpheus Mini Software 56.552.000.9.7 OTT Orpheus Mini operating program for PC and...

  • Page 5: Basic Safety Information

    Handle the pressure probe cable carefully: Do not kink the cable or pull it across sharp edges! Do not make any changes to or retrofit the OTT Orpheus Mini! If changes or retrofits are made, all guarantee claims are voided.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    SMS text messages or using the packet oriented mobile radio transmission service GPRS (general packet radio service). The OTT Orpheus Mini is installed simply by hanging it in observation wells of 1" in diameter and above. Various adapters/suspension brackets are available as accessories for this purpose.
  • Page 7 Top cap of three components: communication unit, pressure probe cable and pressure probe with datalogger. OTT Orpheus Mini system length = length of communication unit + cable length + length of pressure probe with datalogger. (The Observation well system length is required when ordering an OTT Orpheus Mini.

  • Page 8: Installing, Checking, And Exchanging Batteries

    The OTT Orpheus Mini begins measurements within a few seconds of the batteries being inserted (there is no on/off switch). If the OTT Orpheus Mini is to be taken out of service ¨ remove the batteries. This will prevent the batteries from draining prematurely and will stop any recording of unusable measurements.
  • Page 9 Battery lifetime With a sample interval of 1 hour and 50 m system length (without OTT ITC) Lithium batteries: at least 5 years Alkaline batteries: at least 1.5 years (high quality battery types) Note At 0 °C, alkaline batteries drop to approximately 50 % of their original 20 °C capacity and at –10 °C they drop to approximately 35 % due to their design.

  • Page 10: Installing The Ott Orpheus Mini

    6 Installing the OTT Orpheus Mini System length up to 100 meters The installation of the OTT Orpheus Mini is carried out by suspending it in the observation well. The necessary accessories and type of installation varies depending on the diameter of the observation well and the design of the top cap: 1"...
  • Page 11 Fig. 4: Installation accessories – Part 2. Adapter ring 1" Suspension bracket Fig. 5: Accessory adapter plates 3" and 5". 1 = hole for OTT Orpheus Mini Adapter plate 5" 2 = hole for contact gauge 3 = Recess for screws on the top cap...

  • Page 12: Installing In 1 Observation Wells

    6.1 Installing in 1 observation wells Required accessories: Adapter ring for 1" observation wells. Install the OTT Orpheus Mini as follows Preliminary work: If not already done, install batteries (see Chapter 5). Open the observation well cover. Determine the current depth with a contact gauge and make a note of it.

  • Page 13: Installing In 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 Or 6 Observation Wells, Top Cap With Adapter Plate Recess

    6.2 Installing in 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 or 6 observation wells, top cap with adapter plate recess Required accessories: OTT top cap with appropriate sized recess and the matching adapter plate. Install the OTT Orpheus Mini as follows Preliminary work: If not already done, install batteries (see Chapter 5).
  • Page 14 Fig. 8: Installing the OTT Orpheus Mini. O-ring Communication unit Recess Adapter plate Top cap...

  • Page 15: Top Cap Without Adapter Plate Recess

    Required accessories: Top cap with attachment screw for the upper part of the top cap. Suspension bracket. Install the OTT Orpheus Mini as follows Preliminary work: If not already done, install batteries (see Chapter 5).
  • Page 16 Screw Communication Infrared unit interface Suspension O-ring bracket Caution: For top caps with installed suspension brackets, never completely remove the screw in the top cap! Otherwise, the suspension bracket and the OTT Orpheus Mini will fall into the observation well!

  • Page 17: Installing In Observation Wells Beginning At 2 Diameter Without A Top Cap

    6.4 Installing in observation wells beginning at 2 diameter without a top cap For this installation case, an individual solution to fasten the OTT Orpheus Mini must be found depending on the measurement station. Example: fix a suspension bracket with an M6 Allen bolt/nut laterally at the upper end of the observation well.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Ott Orpheus Mini Operating Parameters

    7.2 Setting up the PC/OTT Orpheus Mini communication link In the following chapters, establishing a communication connection between the OTT Orpheus Mini and a PC is a pre-requisite for the subsequent steps. The follow- ing description illustrates the various methods of setting up this communication link.
  • Page 19 The OTT Orpheus Mini infrared interface has a radiation angle of approx. ±15 °. Caution: OTT Orpheus Mini connected to OTT ITC: Establishing a communi- cation connection can take up to a minute! (This is always the case if the OTT Orpheus Mini attempts to communicate with the OTT ITC (e.g. SMS message) and the OTT ITC is open at the time.)

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Ott Orpheus Mini Operating Parameters

    "Set date/time" (see also Chapter 13). Caution: The operating program automatically corrects any summer time PC adjustments. Click the "Connect" button ¨ "Warning: Reset the OTT Orpheus Mini and delete data memory additionally?" Confirm with "Yes" (recommended for initial installation and reinstallations).
  • Page 21 Fig. 13: Setting the OTT Orpheus Mini operating parameters with the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program. The "Advanced operation …" button is only visible if the "Advanced operation …" check box is activated in the "Options" window. OTT Orpheus Mini...

  • Page 22: Storing/Loading The Ott Orpheus Mini Configuration

    Modem/ITC deactivated connected In addition, the OTT Orpheus Mini records the supply voltage at a sample and storage interval of 1 hour (see online help). 7.4 Saving/loading the OTT Orpheus Mini configuration The functions "Load from PC" and "Save to PC" are provided to archive the OTT Orpheus Mini configuration on a PC.

  • Page 23: Importing/Exporting The Ott Orpheus Mini Configuration

    To transfer an Orpheus Mini configuration via diskette or e-mail, for example, the functions Import/Export are available. Likewise, a configuration can be sent via Export as an XML file to the OTT Hydras 3 user software. In the process, the OTT Hydras 3 user software applies all of the measurement station/sensor configura- tions to an OTT Hydras 3 operating range.
  • Page 24 To export a configuration (OTT Hydras 3) This export type is required to transfer an OTT Orpheus Mini configuration to the OTT Hydras 3 application software. This " * .XML" file is read in via the Hydras 3 function "File", "Import Station Configuration (XML)".

  • Page 25: Determining And Displaying Instantaneous Values (Observer Function)

    - logger (Observer registration). Various options can be set concerning the observer: Selection possibility in the start window of the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program: – Direct and exclusive calling of the Observer or –...
  • Page 26 Start the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program. Set up the PC/OTT Orpheus Mini communication link (see Chapter 7.2). Depending on the option set: In the start window of the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program, either select "View Instantaneous values" or "Setup Device"...

  • Page 27: Downloading Data

    Click the "Download data" button ¨ the operating program copies the mea- sured values from the OTT Orpheus Mini to the PC. The data are then available in the program directory of the operating program.

  • Page 28: Exporting Data

    CSV – structured text file in CSV format (Comma-Separated Values) Excel – Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program OTT Hydras 3 – raw data format for the OTT Hydras 3 user software OTT MIS – OTT-specific file format for automatically importing into the measurement database of the OTT Hydras 3 user software Using the "Export Options"...

  • Page 29: Displaying Data

    11 Displaying data After downloading to the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program, the measurement and information data can be found in the the "RAWDATA" sub-directory of the program directory (standard setting: "C:\Program files\OTT\OrpheusMini_CTD\ RAWDATA"). For an initial check, you can display the data graphically and numerically and print them out if required.

  • Page 30: Protecting The Ott Orpheus Mini And Ott Orpheus Mini Operating Program With A Password

    OTT Orpheus Mini on this PC. If this occurs, contact the OTT HydroService. The password assigned here only relates to the OTT Orpheus Mini operating pro- gram installed on this PC. The OTT Orpheus Mini itself is not protected by this! How to release a password-protected OTT Orpheus Mini operating program Start the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program.
  • Page 31 OTT Orpheus Mini operating program password.) Click on the "Connect" button. Warning: "Reset OTT Orpheus Mini and delete data memory additionally?" Confirm with "No" ¨ the OTT Orpheus Mini is now protected against unau - thorized operation. Fig. 20: Protecting the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program with a password –...

  • Page 32: Date And Time Settings

    The internal clock of the OTT Orpheus Mini is a high-accuracy, real-time clock. It runs as soon as batteries are installed in the OTT Orpheus Mini. After the batteries are removed, the clock will continue to run for approximately 10 more minutes.

  • Page 33: Deleting The Data Memory

    Updating is carried out via the OTT Orpheus Mini operating program. According to availability, an updated version of the OTT Orpheus Mini firmware can be found on the internet site "www.ott.com" in the "myOTT" area.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Work

    How to clean the pressure probe Open the top cap/observation well cover. Completely remove the OTT Orpheus Mini from the observation well. Remove the black protective cap. Clean the pressure sensor carefully using a brush and water. Lime scale deposits can be removed using a common household scale remover.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Desiccant Capsules

    16.2 Replacing the desiccant capsules Recommended interval: Depending on the level of air humidity at the station, every 12 to 24 months and when replacing the batteries. How to replace the desiccant capsules Open the top cap/observation well cover. Pull the communication unit approximately 80 cm out of the observation well and hold (a second person would be useful).

  • Page 36: Error Messages

    No measured values in database Configuration incorrect? ¨ check configuration* (for advanced operation, see online help). Battery voltage lower than about 3.6 V? ¨ insert new batteries. * The standard factory configuration is located on the "OTT Orpheus Mini Software" CD-ROM .

  • Page 37: Repair

    Telephone +49 831 5617-433 +49 831 5617-439 repair@ott.com Caution: Only have a defective OTT Orpheus Mini checked and repaired by the OTT repair center. Under no circumstances carry out any repairs yourself. Any repairs or attempted repairs carried out by the customer will result in the loss of any guarantee rights.

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    21 Technical data Water level Measuring range 0 … 4 m water column (0 ... 0.4 bar) 0 … 10 m water column (0 ... 1 bar) 0 … 20 m water column (0 ... 2 bar) 0 … 40 m water column (0 ... 4 bar) 0 …...
  • Page 39 – Measured value processing: Calculation of mean; delta storage; scaling function; extreme value storage; limit control of the sample interval – Virtual sensor/virtual terminal – Together with OTT ITC: alarm management; remote data transfer Mechanical Data Can be installed in observation wells –...

  • Page 40: Appendix A - Declaration Of Conformity Ott Orpheus Mini

    Appendix A – Declaration of conformity OTT Orpheus Mini...
  • Page 44 OTT Hydromet GmbH Ludwigstrasse 16 87437 Kempten · Germany Tel. +49 831 5617-0 Fax +49 831 5617-209 Document number 55.440.002.B.E 06-0311 info@ott.com · www.ott.com...

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