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- Page 1 Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com FL16 Flow Logger Covers USB (FL16U) and Serial (FL16S) Versions Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. 11390 Amalgam Way Gold River, CA 95670 T: 800-876-1172 Int’l: (916) 638-3429, F: (916) 638-3270 globalw@globalw.com 11/30/09 01-497 - 1 -...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Congratulations on your purchase of a Global FL16 Flow Logger. This instrument has been quality tested and approved for providing accurate and reliable measurements. We are confident that you will find the logger to be a valuable asset to your applications. Should you require assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help. -
Page 3: Checklist
Global Water’s obligations under this warranty are limited to, at Global Water’s option: (I) replace or (II) repair; any products determined to be defective. In no case shall Global Water’s liability exceed the products original purchase price. -
Page 4: Fl16 Specifications
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com FL16 Specifications: Logger: Power Supply: Two 9VDC Lithium batteries standard 8 VDC Min. to 24.0 VDC Absolute Maximum Standby Current: 65uA Typical Logging Current: 5mA Typical + sensor current Operating Temperature Industrial, -40ºC to +85ºC (Battery may not apply) - Page 5 Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Level Sensor: Sensor Element: Silicone Diaphragm, Wet/Wet Transducer Range: Level: 0-3 feet Temperature: 32°-122°F (0°-50°C) Linearity and Hysteresis: ±0.1% FS Accuracy: Level: ±0.1% FS at constant temperature ±0.2% over 32° to 70°F range Temperature: Smaller of 0.5°F or ±1% of reading...
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Page 6: Introduction
The FL16 flow software has the ability to calculate and display water flow and velocity in partially full pipes using the Manning’s equation, has over 40 pre-stored flume and weir equations, and can access user-defined lookup tables that correlate water level to flow. -
Page 7: Software Compatibility
2) CDROM Drive 3) RS-232 COM Port (for FL16S) or USB Port (for FL16U) Note that the software provided with the FL16 data loggers is for running on desktop and laptop computers only. PDA software is not currently available. - 7 -... -
Page 8: Software Installation
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com VIII. Software Installation: Global Logger Installation: This software is for use on Windows based desktop and laptop computers only. Insert the software installation CD and run the Setup program in the “Flow Monitor Software” folder. This will install the Global Flow Monitor application in the Program Files folder and automatically put the Global Flow Monitor icon on the desktop. - Page 9 Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Click Next. 2) Do not let Windows automatically install the software. Click “Install from a specific location”. Click Next. 3) Specify the location of the driver. Make sure the Global Logger CDROM is in the CD drive and click “Search removable media”...
- Page 10 Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com 6) Two drivers are sometimes required so the Hardware Wizard repeats the exact same process again. As before; a: do not let the Windows Update do a search, b: tell Windows to search from a specific location instead of automatically installing software, c: tell Windows to search from removable media (CDROM).
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Page 11: Direct Connection
38400 which is required when using the Global Access software. There are 3 ways to connect to the FL16 data Loggers, direct connection through the RS-232 serial port (FL16S only) or USB port (FL16U only), as well as dial out through an installed modem (requires FL16S only with external serial modem). -
Page 12: Modem Connection
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Serial connection (FL16S) is generally done using the serial cable provided with the logger through the 9-pin COM1 connector at the back of the computer although COM2 can also be used. Next, select the desired baud rate from the “Baud Rate” menu. Generally, the fastest rate of 115,200 is used although;... - Page 13 Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Use initialization file Browse Select the modem’s COM port Sample initialization text file: This is for reference and applies to an external US Robotics modem only. ATM1 ; speaker off when connects AT&B1 ; fixed serial port rate AT&D2 ;...
- Page 14 Global Water. The remote modem is configured by setting DIP switches. They should be set to auto-answer on, DTR Normal, carrier detect normal and smart mode. Global Water can provide external modems and interface cables at an additional cost if requested.
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Page 15: Main Screen
800-876-1172 • globalw.com Main Screen: The main screen is where the status and option menus are accessed. The FL16 data logger will continue to log at normal intervals while connected to the Global Logger software. While connected, the logger will draw an addition current from the power supply of 5-10mA so it is advised that, if you plan to not access the logger for extended periods of time, you disconnect to increase battery life. - Page 16 In the Help menu; Help allows you to view the on-line help files (see section X, Page 16), About shows contact information and revision information for the Global Logger software and Firmware Version displays the FL16 Data Logger revision number.
- Page 17 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Records: This field indicates the number of data recordings in memory. Logging State: This shows whether the FL16 is currently logging or waiting to be started or stopped by the alarm timers. These features are described in detail later.
- Page 18 Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Bar Graphs: The bar graphs show a visual representation of the most recent data reading taken by using the Sample Continuously or Get Sample functions. The upper and lower limits of the display are defined by the user as discussed in detail later.
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Page 19: On-Line Help Files
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XII. On-Line Help Files: Clicking on Help displays the on-line help files which contain all of the information contained in this manual. There are 3 ways to access the information. The first tab is Contents which accesses the table of contents for the manual. Clicking on any of... -
Page 20: Get History
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XIII. Get History: Clicking the Get History button begins the downloading of the historical data into an information screen. This screen allows the viewing of the recorded data and also provides a path to export the data to an Excel compatible file (.CSV file). Note that the logger continues to log as data is downloaded. -
Page 21: Setup Menus
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Save to File: Clicking this button allows the data to be exported to an Excel compatible .CSV file. Specify the path and the file name and click the Save button. All flow parameters are stored in the header of the .CSV file for easy reference. -
Page 22: General Setup
A warning message will appear before this action is taken. Help: The Help menu provides access to the on-line help files and Global Water contact information as described previously. XV. General Setup: In the General Setup menu, the logger name, sensor warm-up time, logging mode, logging interval and alarm times are entered. - Page 23 Only change this to a fixed baud rate if planning to use this logger in a telemetry application, such as using Global Water’s Global Access radio modem software. Once programmed in a fixed rate mode, you must set the baud rate in the opening connection menu of the Global Logger II software to this speed, or the logger will not communicate.
- Page 24 Thus, the memory block represents only the newest. If this feature is not checked, the logger will halt recording once the memory is full. Sample-On-Demand: This feature is not supported by the FL16 data loggers. Alarm Times: Check the box...
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Page 25: Analog Setup
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XVI. Analog Setup: The Analog Setup screen sets the engineering units and calibration numbers for each of the analog channels, the endpoints of the bar graphs in the main screen and which of the analog channels are enabled. These channels are calibrated in the same way so a single channel will be discussed. - Page 26 High Raw: This is the raw data value as measured by the FL16 Data Logger that corresponds to the High EU value and is automatically set by the calibration process.
- Page 27 Calibrate: The “Calibrate” button provides a simple 4-step process for calibrating the FL16 Data Logger to a particular sensor. Click the Calibrate button and follow the menu instructions. Click on the High EU field and enter the...
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Page 28: Flow Calculation Setup
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XVII. Flow Calculation Setup: The Flow Calculation menu is where the flow parameters are set. The five modes supported here are No Flow Calculation, Manning’s Equation, Flume, Weir and Table File. When a mode is selected by clicking the button associated with it, only those data fields required for that mode will be displayed, the others will be dimmed. - Page 29 This number is the one most commonly used to adjust the calculated flow velocity to match empirical measurements when calibrating the FL16 to a particular pipe. Flumes Mode: When the Flume mode is selected, a list of pre- programmed flume equations is available.
- Page 30 Connecting the FL16 logger to a computer without this file stored in the correct folder will generate warning messages and will prevent water level data from being converted to flow until the file is found.
- Page 31 Sensor Installed Horizontally: The level sensor supplied with the FL16 has an outer diameter of one inch and the sensing element itself is in the center.
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Page 32: Programming
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XVIII. Programming Program Settings: The Program Settings button at the bottom of the setup menus will cause all the setup and calibration information to be programmed into the data logger. A warning will appear requiring the use to confirm the action. -
Page 33: Calculations
These are text files stored in the folder containing the FL16 Flow software and can be edited in a text editor. The format of these files is described in the header at the top of each one. Adding flumes or weirs to the list... -
Page 34: Modem Cable Diagram
800-876-1172 • globalw.com XX. Modem Cable Diagram (FL16S Only): The following wiring diagram is used to make a cable to connect the FL16S Data Logger to an external modem. A pre-wired cable is available from Global Water. - 34 -... -
Page 35: Maintenance
Check the communication cable. c. If the connection is to the FL16S using the serial cable provided by Global Water, verify that the correct COM port is selected in the connection menu of the Global Logger software. d. If the connection is to the FL16U through the USB port, use the Device... -
Page 36: Customer Support
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XXIII. Customer Support: Call Global Water for tech support: 800-876-1172 or 916-638-3429 (many problems can be solved over the phone). Fax: 916-638-3270 or Email: globalw@globalw.com. When calling for tech support, have the following information ready: 1. -
Page 37: Ce Certification
Batteries Directive: 2006/66/EC; Requirements regarding the proper handling and disposal of batteries and accumulators. Global Water hereby certifies that the product stated above conforms to all directives and standards required for it to bear the CE mark. Dale Daniel Engineering Manager Global Water Instrumentation, Inc.