Panel Mounted Connectors; Customizable Gland Plate; Magnetic Mounting Feet - Xylem Ai1 Series Quick Start Manual

The sensor plate can be drilled and customised to suit a wide variety of sensors depending on the application, as
shown in Figure 15. The acrylic plate is 6mm thick and can take threads from M3 to M20. Care should be taken for
fine threads or threads with excessive force. When drilling and tapping, use a lubricant such as WD40 and take care
when finishing the hole or the acrylic may crack from the edges. It is best to use progressively larger drills and using
a light force when pushing down on the drill

5.2.2 Panel mounted connectors

For easy servicing of water quality sensors, panel mounted
connectors may be used for easy connect and disconnect. This
is particular attractive on buoy mounted systems for easy
sensor cleaning and calibration, without opening the bottom
plate in the field. As shown in Figure 15 , the Ai1 is mounted
on a bracket that allows the easy tilting of the station to expose
the instrument tube through the centre of the buoy. The
sensor is connected with a Subcon panel mount connector to
allow quick disconnect without allowing water ingress or
having small loose parts easily dropped in the water
Figure 15 – Buoy mounted Ai1 with panel mount connector

5.2.3 Customizable Gland Plate

The 6mm acrylic is easily drilled and threaded to suit various
gland sizes, with a selection of glands included in the Ai1 kit.
The plate has been marked with 3 laser engraved pilot
marks for the ideal gland locations, although any location
may be used. Replacement gland plates are available as a
spare part.
Figure 16 - Bottom plate fitted with M12 and M16 glands for waterproof cable entry

5.2.4 Magnetic mounting feet

4 x 20mm high strength magnetic feet may be provided for quick mounting of the Ai1 to steel structures, without
drilling. On suitable surfaces, the magnetic feet have a holding force > 10kg.
Figure 17 - Ai1 with magnetic feet to a mobile pump system, for temporary monitoring of pump operation. No drilling, easy relocation.