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- Page 1 Turbo Tubidity Smart Sensor with Data Logging For Sales & Service Contact 2650 E. 40th Ave. • Denver, CO 80205 Phone 303-320-4764 • Fax 303-322-7242 1-800-833-7958 www.geotechenv.com PROUDLY MADE IN THE 9001...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Introduction ......................4 What is the Seametrics Turbo Sensor? Initial Inspection and Handling ......................4 Do’s and Don’ts ............................4 Installation and Operation ..................5 Connecting the Turbo to a Computer .....................5 Installing the Aqua4Plus Software ....................5 Installing the Sensor ..........................5 Real-time Data ............................6... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUTION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS What is the Turbo Sensor? Seametrics’ Turbo Smart Sensor is an The internal microprocessor runs on 12 integrated datalogger turbidity/ VDC and automatically turns the turbidity temperature sensor. This sensor networks sensing unit on and off, as needed, to with all of the Seametrics sensors. -
Page 5: Installation And Operation
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the Turbo to a Computer The Turbo cable is terminated with a weather-resistant connector. Connect the weather- resistant connector to your computer’s USB port as shown below. Aux. Box USB to RS485 Sensor Cable Adapter USB Port PC or Laptop... -
Page 6: Real-Time Data
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Real-time Data Connect to sensor and select the Real-time data tab To start real-time readings click Start, readings default to table view. To switch to Real-time graphing view click the graph icon Real-time readings default to a 1 second interval for 1 minute, to adjust enter your desired settings here: To save this data to the Reports section click the button located next to the Single... -
Page 7: Data Logging
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Data Logging Select Set Up Logging from the sensor screen. If there are no files currently on the sensor you’ll see the Set Up Logging button active under the Data Files tab as well as in the upper menu. -
Page 8: Reports
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Reports Data downloaded from your sensor is stored in the Reports section of Aqua4Plus 2.0 for viewing and editing. The files will be saved to default data folder on your PC as well. See Program Settings for default data folder location. In the main view you’ll see a list of reports sorted by date, size, or file name as selected here: You can also search reports by keyword using the search box... - Page 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS You may change the display units within the graph view by selecting the appropriate channel here: Click to switch to full screen graphing view Graph saving and export options are available here: Click to view data as a table Click to view data statistics Seametrics •...
- Page 10 TURBO INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The Information tab is a new feature allowing users to add metadata to their reports such as site location, field notes, or comments. The Schedule tab will display the logging setup details for the report. Click Export to export the report as a .csv file or .a4d file for distribution or use in 3rd party software.
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Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Sensor: There are no user-serviceable not submersible, but are designed to be parts. If problems develop with sensor splash-resistant. stability or accuracey, contact Seametrics. Wiper Blades: The effectiveness of If the unit has been exposed to hazardous the wiper in maintaining a clean optical materials, do not return without notification surface will eventually be compromised,... -
Page 12: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
TURBO INSTRUCTIONS APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Specification The Turbo sensor is a microprocessor based digital intelligent sensor designed to measure and record turbidity, temperature, and time. Wiring White 12 VDC+ (Vaux) Purple Modbus D- Modbus — ® Yellow Modbus D+ with 5-pin connector Brown SDI-12 (Not used) -
Page 13: Appendix B: Field Calibration
APPENDIX B: FIELD CALIBRATION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Calibration can only be done when there are no sessions stored on the sensor. If there are any sessions stored on the sensor, upload any data you want and then erase the session before continuing. Turbidity Calibration The Turbo ships calibrated from Seametrics, however calibration should be checked after shipping as the 0 point may shift. - Page 14 APPENDIX B: FIELD CALIBRATION TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Enter the value of your 2nd point standard and click Measure Aqua4Plus will take 10 readings and display the average. Watch for stability while Aqua4Plus is measuring to ensure an accurate calibration. To accept the second point reading click Ok.
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Page 15: Appendix C: Reading The Sensor
TURBO INSTRUCTIONS APPENDIX C: READING THE SENSOR Reading the Turbo Sensor via Direct Read While the Turbo comes with Seametrics’ easy to use Aqua4Plus software, you can also use standard Modbus RTU or SDI-12 equipment to easily take readings, so as to tie into your ®... - Page 16 APPENDIX C: READING THE SENSOR TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Power On Function If you Cannot Write to the Power On Register In order to save power, the power to the sensing probe on the Turbo is normally If you are reading your device using a meter off, even when the Turbo sensor itself or other device that cannot write the Power is powered.
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Page 17: Reading Via Sdi-12
APPENDIX C: READING THE SENSOR TURBO INSTRUCTIONS Reading Via SDI-12 Addressing Default SDI-12 Address: 0 SDI-12 Command Nomenclature <a> = Sensor address {crc} = SDI-12 compatible 3-character CRC <cr> = ASCII carriage return character <lf> = ASCII line feed character highlighted values indicate variable data SDI-12 Commands... - Page 18 TURBO INSTRUCTIONS APPENDIX C: READING THE SENSOR //*** Concurrent measurement <a>C! <a>0022<cr><lf> // request all measurements <a>D0! <a>+24.2412+458.73<cr><lf> // read: temperature and turbidity <a>C1! <a>0021<cr><lf> // request measurements <a>D0! <a>+24.2412<cr><lf> // read: temperature <a>C2! <a>0021<cr><lf> // request measurements <a>D0! <a>+458.73<cr><lf> // read: turbidity //*** Concurrent measurement with CRC <a>CC! <a>0022<cr><lf>...
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Page 19: Seametrics Limited Warranty
SEAMETRICS LIMITED WARRANTY TURBO INSTRUCTIONS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Seametrics, with respect to Seametrics brand products purchased in the United States of America. Seametrics warrants that products manufactured by Seametrics, when delivered to you in new condition in their original containers and properly installed, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. - Page 20 Seametrics • 19026 72nd Avenue South • Kent, Washington 98032 • USA (P) 253.872.0284 • (F) 253.872.0285 • 1.800.975.8153 • seametrics.com LT-14418r10 20190117 1/17/2019...