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Operator's Manual
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TROLL
MP Handheld Instrument
SMAR
Information subject to change without notice. In-Situ, In-Situ logo, Baro Merge, BaroTROLL, HERMIT, HydroVu™, iSitu, Pocket-Situ, RDO,
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RuggedCable, RuggedReader, SmarTROLL™, TROLL, VuSitu, and Win-Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In-Situ Inc.
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0099172 | Rev. 003 | 11/2013
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  • Page 1 ™ TROLL MP Handheld Instrument SMAR Information subject to change without notice. In-Situ, In-Situ logo, Baro Merge, BaroTROLL, HERMIT, HydroVu™, iSitu, Pocket-Situ, RDO, © RuggedCable, RuggedReader, SmarTROLL™, TROLL, VuSitu, and Win-Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In-Situ Inc. 2013.

  • Page 2: Cleaning Procedure

    Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by In-Situ Inc. is under license. NIST is a registered trademark of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Level, Depth, Pressure Sensor Specifications Barometric Pressure Sensor Specifications (Battery Pack) Conductivity Sensor Specifications Dissolved Oxygen RDO Fast Cap (Optical Sensor) Specifications ORP Sensor Specifications pH Sensor Specifications Air Temperature Sensor Specifications (Battery Pack) Temperature Sensor Specifications (Probe) 5 Battery Pack Specifications 6 Instrument Overview Instrument Description 7 System Components...
  • Page 4 Delete all Logs by Site Restore Data 12 iSitu Sensor Calibration About Calibration Calibrate Multiple Sensors with Quick-Cal Solution Calibrate the Rugged Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Calibrate the Conductivity Sensor Calibrate the Depth Sensor Zero in Air Setting the Depth Reference Calibrate the pH Sensor Calibrate the ORP Sensor 13 Low-Flow Pump Testing...
  • Page 5 Cleaning Procedure 4 15 Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction This manual is intended to describe the characteristics, operation, calibration, and maintenance of the SmarTROLL™ MP Instrument. Serial Number Location The probe serial number is on the product label affixed to the probe body. The battery pack serial number is on a sticker affixed to the battery pack casing.
  • Page 7 Black polyurethane. Standard lengths available: 1.5 Cable m, 4.6 m, 9.1 m, 30.5 m, 76.2 m (5 ft, 15 ft, 30 ft, 100 ft, 250 ft) Warranty 2-years Specifications are subject to change without notice. Apple, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.

  • Page 8: Level, Depth, Pressure Sensor Specifications

    Sensor Specifications Level, Depth, Pressure Sensor Specifications Accuracy Typical ±0.1% FS @ 15° C; ±0.3% FS max. from 0 to 50° C Range 76 m (250 ft); absolute (non-vented) Resolution ±0.01% FS or better Sensor Type Fixed Response Instantaneous in thermal equilibrium Time Units of Pressure: psi, kPa, bar, mbar, mmHg, inHg...

  • Page 9: Conductivity Sensor Specifications

    0 to 50 mg/L Resolution 0.01 mg/L Sensor Type Fixed with replaceable RDO Fast Cap (life: 1 year typical) Response T90: <30 sec. T95: <45 sec. Time Units of mg/L, % saturation, ppm Measure EPA-approved In-Situ Methods 1002-8-2009 1003-8-2009 Methodology 1004-8-2009...

  • Page 10: Orp Sensor Specifications

    ORP Sensor Specifications Accuracy ±5.0 mV Range ±1400 mV Resolution 0.1 mV Sensor Type Replaceable pH/ORP combo sensor Response <15 sec. Time Units of Measure Methodology Std. Methods 2580 pH Sensor Specifications Accuracy ±0.1 pH unit from 0 to 12 pH units Range 0 to 14 pH units Resolution...

  • Page 11: Temperature Sensor Specifications (Probe)

    Temperature Sensor Specifications (Probe) Accuracy ±0.1° C Range -5 to 50° C (23 to 122° F) Resolution 0.01° C or better Sensor Type Fixed Response <30 sec.; temperature sensor only Time Units of Celsius, Fahrenheit Measure Methodology EPA 170.1...

  • Page 12: Battery Pack Specifications

    Battery Pack Specifications Battery Type Four 1.5V AA lithium or alkaline batteries Operating -5 to 50° C (23 to 122° F); 95% relative humidity, non- temperature condensing Storage -40 to 65° C (-40 to 149° F); 95% relative humidity, non- temperature condensing Dimensions &...

  • Page 13: Instrument Overview

    Instrument Overview Instrument Description The smarTROLL MP Handheld Instrument is comprised of a mobile display, Battery Pack, cable, and multiparameter water ® quality probe. The optical Rugged Dissolved Oxygen (RDO ), conductivity, pressure, and temperature sensors are integrated into the probe. The pH/ORP and the RDO Sensor Cap are replaceable.

  • Page 14: Probe Dimensions With Restrictor On

    Probe Dimensions with Restrictor On Total length with connector 281.81 mm (11.1 in.) Total length without connector 269.11 mm (10.6 in.) Restrictor length 118.24 mm (4.7 in.) Diameter 47 mm (1.85 in.) Probe Dimensions with Restrictor Off Sensor length 81.09 mm (3.2 in.)

  • Page 15: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors include optical RDO (Rugged Dissolved Oxygen), pH/ORP, conductivity, pressure, and temperature. Pressure sensor 76 m (250 ft) pH/ORP sensor Conductivity sensor Temperature sensor RDO Sensor...

  • Page 16: Probe Setup

    Probe Setup The probe is shipped with a storage plug and protective dust caps in place. Dust cap protector on the RDO Sensor. (Install the RDO Cap before deploying the instrument.) pH/ORP storage plug. (Remove the storage plug and install the pH/ORP sensor before deploying the instrument.) Install the Batteries The 4 AA batteries that are shipped with the battery pack are likely to last for 80 hours of continuous use.
  • Page 17 1. Twist the cable connector counterclockwise to remove the cable from the battery pack. 2. Slide the lever on the battery compartment to release the cover. 3. Install the 4 AA batteries according to the +/- indicators engraved on the outside cover. 4.

  • Page 18: Installing The Sensors

    Installing the Sensors 1. Twist the restrictor off the probe. 2. Locate the RDO Sensor Cap container and remove the cap. 3. Remove the dust cap from the RDO Sensor. 4. Align the flat edge of the RDO Sensor with the slotted edge of the RDO Cap and press the cap into position. Push until the cap is firmly in place.
  • Page 19 Important: Avoid touching the sensor lens and the sensing material on the top of the cap. 5. Remove the orange plug from the pH/ORP port. 6. Remove the pH/ORP sensor from the storage bottle. Keep the bottle for future sensor storage. 7.

  • Page 20: Isitu Overview

    Overview About the iSitu App The iSitu App is the user interface and control application for In-Situ handheld water quality instruments. You can use iSitu on the Apple iPod Touch, and iPhone for up to five devices per purchased license.
  • Page 21 4. Turn Bluetooth on. 5. Press the Home button (round button on the mobile device frame) to show all apps. 6. Tap the iSitu icon to open the iSitu App. 7. If you are prompted to allow iSitu to use your current locations, tap OK. If you allow iSitu to use your current locations it will enable the mapping feature for site setup.
  • Page 22 8. Live readings appear on screen.

  • Page 23: Live Readings Screen

    Live Readings Screen The Live Readings screen is also referred to as the Home screen. If you touch the Home icon within the app you will return here. Live readings update every 10 seconds. Sites button - setup sites, select another site Site photo (optional) Record/Stop button - records sensor readings every 10 seconds Sensor readings - updated every 10 seconds...

  • Page 24: Change Parameters And Units

    Change Parameters and Units 1. From the Home screen, tap any parameter field. 2. Swipe the left side of the parameter pick wheel to find the appropriate parameter. 3. Swipe the right side of the parameter pick wheel to select the appropriate unit. 4.

  • Page 25: Isitu Sites

    iSitu Sites About Sites A site represents the physical location at which the instrument collects data. For example, you can create a site to represent a lake, gauging station, well, tank, number, or nearby landmark. If you do not set up a site, your data will be associated with Default Site. The site name is displayed at the top of the Live Readings screen.
  • Page 26 3. Tap the New Site button. The Site Details screen appears. 4. Tap the Name field. Type the name for the new site and tap Return. 5. To add a description, tap the Description field. Type a description and tap Return. A description is optional. 6.

  • Page 27: Select A Site

    Location Services must be turned on for an accurate location to display on the map. See Settings > Location and Security. 9. Tap the Save button. 10. Tap the Set button next to the site you created. Now you are ready to record data associated with the selected site. Select a Site After a site has been created, you can select it to record data that will be associated with that site.

  • Page 28: Restore A Site

    This procedure sends the site to the trash where you can choose to completely delete it, or restore the site. You cannot delete the default site. Restore a Site 1. It is possible to restore a deleted site. 2. From the Home screen, tap the Sites button. 3.

  • Page 29: Isitu Data

    iSitu Data About Data iSitu allows you to view real-time readings, record readings in ten-second intervals, email data, store data to the mobile device, and transfer data from the mobile device to a PC. Record Data 1. Tap the Record button on the Live Readings screen to record data. The number on the stopwatch icon represents how many 10-second data intervals have transpired.

  • Page 30: View And Email Data From The Selected Site

    1. To view an individual reading, tap the Action icon. 2. Tap View Last Reading. 3. The most recent data in the last ten-second interval appears. Tap the Home icon to return to the Live Readings screen or tap the Envelope icon to email the data. View and Email Data from the Selected Site After you have recorded data, you can email the data as a CSV file that can be opened with common spreadsheet software.
  • Page 31 1. Tap the Action icon. 2. Tap View Log List. This shows a list for only the selected site. 3. To select all logs in the list, tap the All/None button, or to select individual logs, tap them separately.

  • Page 32: View, Email, Or Delete Data From Any Site

    4. Tap the Envelope icon. 5. An email form appears with the logs that were selected attached. 6. Enter an email address in the To: field. 7. Tap the Send button. You can also transfer data to a computer using iTunes. View, Email, or Delete Data from Any Site After you have recorded data, you can email the data as a CSV file that can be opened with common spreadsheet software.
  • Page 33 1. Tap the Data icon. 2. The Data screen displays a list of sites and the number of data logs within each site. Tap the site that contains the data you want to view, email or delete. The selection circle turns red and the View, and Delete, buttons become active.

  • Page 34: Emailing Data From Different Screens In Isitu

    5. Tap the View button. 6. The list of readings within the log appears. Tap the reading you want to view. The selection circle turns red and the View button becomes active. 7. Tap the View button. The data for an individual reading appears. Emailing Data From Different Screens in iSitu Emailing from the Data screen Select one or more sites and email all logs associated with the selected sites.

  • Page 35: Emailing From The Readings Screen

    Emailing from the Readings screen Select one or more readings (from a single log) and email them as one file. The file name will be appended with the word "reading." Emailing from the Data Details screen Emailing from the Data Details view will email all readings in that log Transfer Data to a Computer 1.
  • Page 36 1. Tap the Data icon. 2. Tap the Restore from Garbage Can icon. 3. The contents of the Trash Can are displayed. 4. Tap theAll/None button, or tap the individual logs you want to restore. 5. Tap the Restore button. If you want to permanently delete data from the Trash Can, tap the Delete button.

  • Page 37: Isitu Sensor Calibration

    iSitu Sensor Calibration About Calibration Tap the Calibration icon in the iSitu App to access a list of sensors that are available for calibration. Calibrate Multiple Sensors with Quick-Cal Solution 1. Tap the Calibration icon to access a list of sensors that are available for calibration. 2.
  • Page 38 4. Tap OK. 5. Fill the calibration cup to the fill line with Quick-Cal solution. 6. Place the instrument into the calibration cup, and tap Start. 7. When the calibration is stable, tap the Accept button.

  • Page 39: Calibrate The Rugged Dissolved Oxygen Sensor

    8. Rinse the sensors with DI water. Calibrate the Rugged Dissolved Oxygen Sensor The RDO sensor requires very little maintenance. The zero oxygen calibration is optional. 1. Tap the Calibration icon 2. Tap RDO Sensor. 3. Select the method by which you intend to calibrate the sensor. This example demonstrates a two-point calibration. Tap 100% and 0% Saturation.
  • Page 40 4. Place a water-saturated sponge in the bottom of the calibration cup. Place the instrument into the calibration cup, and tap Start. The calibration cup must be vented to barometric pressure. If you are using the calibration cup pictured below, make sure the vented cap is installed. If you are using the twist-on storage cup, set the instrument in the cup, but do not twist it into place.
  • Page 41 6. Remove the sponge and add fresh sodium sulfite solution to the fill line. Place the instrument into the calibration cup, and tap Start. 7. When the calibration is stable, tap the Accept button.

  • Page 42: Calibrate The Conductivity Sensor

    8. To view the calibration report, tap View Report. 9. Rinse the sensors thoroughly with DI water. Calibrate the Conductivity Sensor 1. Tap the Calibration icon to access a list of sensors that are available for calibration. 2. Tap Conductivity Sensor. 3.
  • Page 43 4. Make sure the vented cap is installed on the calibration cup. Fill the cup to the fill line with calibration standard. Place the instrument into the calibration cup, and tap Start. 5. iSitu automatically detects the calibration standard.

  • Page 44: Calibrate The Depth Sensor

    If your calibration standard references 20° C, tap the Thermometer icon and change the reference temperature. 6. Once the calibration is stable, tap the Accept button. 7. To view the calibration report, tap View Report. 8. Rinse the sensors with DI water. Calibrate the Depth Sensor Zero in Air 1.

  • Page 45: Setting The Depth Reference

    Do not perform a "Zero in Air" calibration if a Depth reference is already set because it will result in a faulty calibration. To clear a Depth reference, tap Restore Defaults. 4. Ensure that the pressure sensor is exposed to air and is not submerged in liquid. 5.
  • Page 46 4. Place the instrument in the water at a known depth, and tap the Start button. 5. Tap the Reference Value field and enter the value of the known depth reference.

  • Page 47: Calibrate The Ph Sensor

    A depth reference applies an offset equal to the distance from the pressure sensor to a desired location, such as the bottom of the probe, so that the depth reading is reported from the desired location, rather than from the location of the pressure sensor. Pressure sensor Example of a Depth reference setting 6.
  • Page 48 4. Make sure the vented cap is installed on the calibration cup. Fill the cup to the fill line with the first calibration buffer. Place the instrument into the calibration cup, and tap Start. 5. When the calibration is stable, tap the Accept button.
  • Page 49 6. Fill the cup to the fill line with the second calibration buffer. Place the instrument into the calibration cup, and tap Start. 7. When the calibration is stable, tap the Accept button. 8. To view the calibration report, tap View Report.

  • Page 50: Calibrate The Orp Sensor

    Calibrate the ORP Sensor 1. Tap the Calibration icon to access a list of sensors that are available for calibration. 2. Tap ORP Sensor. 3. Tap 1-Point Calibration 4. Make sure the vented cap is installed on the calibration cup. Fill the cup to the fill line with calibration standard. Place the instrument into the calibration cup, and tap Start.
  • Page 51 5. When the calibration is stable, tap the Accept button. 6. To view the calibration report, tap View Report.

  • Page 52: Low-Flow Pump Testing

    Low-Flow Pump Testing Low-Flow Sampling Low-Flow sampling allows you to automate the collection of well and pumping information, monitor and record the stabilization of key water quality parameters, and automatically generate sample reports that conform to federal and regional regulations. You can set up a template in the office and email it to a technician, or the setup can be done entirely in the field.

  • Page 53: Create A Low-Flow Template From The Desktop

    4. You are prompted to enter your iTunes information. The Low-Flow App will be accessible the next time you tap the Gear icon. Create a Low-Flow Template from the Desktop You can create a Low-Flow template from a desktop or laptop computer and email it to technicians in the field. ®...
  • Page 54 4. Enter project information and click the right arrow button. The Units screen appears. 5. If necessary, select a parameter and then click the drop-down box to select units. 6. Click the right arrow button. The Well Information screen appears.
  • Page 55 7. When you click on a field, the corresponding area of the well diagram is highlighted. Enter the well information. 8. Click the right arrow button. The Stabilization Parameters screen appears. 9. The default stabilization criteria is shown. A selected percentage checkbox indicates that the stabilization criterion for the parameter is based on percentage rather than an absolute value.
  • Page 56 11. Enter the pump information. The total system volume is calculated using the internal pump volume, the tubing inner diameter, and the tubing length. 12. Click the right arrow button. The Purging Information screen appears. 13. Enter the pumping rate you intend to use during the test. 14.

  • Page 57: Email Low-Flow Template To A Mobile Device

    Email Low-Flow Template to a Mobile Device 1. Low-Flow templates are by default saved to your computer in My Documents/LowFlow Templates. 2. One way to email a template is to open the LowFlow Templates folder and right-click on the template you want to email.
  • Page 58 4. Tap the iSitu icon. The iSitu app opens with the template loaded. If you would like to save the template to the device, tap the Save button. You can swipe through the screens and edit information before you save changes to the template.

  • Page 59: Set Up A Low Flow Test From A Template

    Set up a Low Flow Test From a Template 1. Tap the Gear icon to access the Low-Flow section of the App. 2. The Project screen appears. 3. Tap the Template button. A list of all saved templates appears.

  • Page 60: Set Up A Low-Flow Test Without A Template

    4. Tap on the template you intend to load, and tap the Load button. Set up a Low-Flow Test without a Template 1. Tap the Gear icon to access Low-Flow and tap Launch. 2. The Project screen appears.
  • Page 61 3. Tap a text-entry field to open the keyboard. 4. Enter the project information. Tap the Return button on the keyboard to close the keyboard. 5. Tap the Next button to continue to the Units screen. 6. If you want to change units, tap the units button and select a different value. 7.
  • Page 62 8. Enter the well information. 9. Tap the Next button to continue to the Stabilization screen. 10. A green checkmark indicates that the stabilization criterion for the parameter is based on percentage rather than an absolute value. Tap a gray box to change from absolute to percentage. 11.
  • Page 63 12. Enter the pump information. The total system volume is calculated using the internal pump volume, the tubing inner diameter, and the tubing length. 13. Tap the Next button to continue to the Purge screen. 14. Enter the pumping rate you intend to use during the test. 15.

  • Page 64: Install The Pump

    17. If you would like to save the test set up information as a template to use again later, tap the Save button. You can save it using the default name, or tap the field and enter a new name. Install the Pump 1.

  • Page 65: Start A Low-Flow Test

    Start a Low-Flow Test 1. After you have entered the setup information, installed the pump, and set up the flow cell you are ready to start the Low-Flow test. 2. From the Purge screen tap the Start button. 3. The test begins and the sample rate countdown is displayed on screen. The parameters appear after the first countdown is complete.
  • Page 66 5. Click on a file and drag it to your desktop.

  • Page 67: Care And Maintenance

    The RDO Fast Sensor Cap has a 1-year typical life (15 months of total usage) after the sensor takes its first reading, or 36 months from the date of manufacture. Follow the instructions included in the RDO Sensor Cap Replacement Kit. Replacement caps are available from In-Situ Inc. or your authorized In-Situ distributor. pH/ORP Sensor Replacement To replace the pH/ORP sensor or to refill the reference junction, follow the instructions in the pH/ORP Sensor Instruction Sheet that is included with the replacement sensor.

  • Page 68: Cleaning The Ph/Orp Sensor

    5. Slide the O-ring onto the sensor, and then slide the bottle cap over the sensor as shown. 6. Place the sensor tip in the buffer and tighten the cap to prevent the glass bulb from drying. Cleaning the pH/ORP Sensor Begin with the gentlest cleaning method and continue to the other methods only if necessary.

  • Page 69: Clean The Optical Window

    4. If extensive fouling or mineral build-up is present, soak the RDO Cap end (while the cap is still installed on the sensor) in commercially available household vinegar for 15 minutes, then soak in deionized water for 15 minutes. Note: Vinegar is safe for all of the sensors on the probe including the RDO Sensor if the sensor cap is on.
  • Page 70 Declaration of Conformity...

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