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- Page 1 INW LevelSCOUT Level/Temperature Smart Sensor and Datalogger PROUDLY MADE IN THE 9001:2008...
- Page 2 INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS ©1997 - 2016 Seametrics. All rights reserved. INW is a Division of Seametrics. Registered trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 2 inwusa.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting with a USB/Serial Adapter ..................23 Appendix D: Reading the LevelSCOUT via Direct Read ..........25 Setting Units for Direct Read ......................25 Reading Via Modbus RTU ....................... 26 ® Limited Warranty/Disclaimer - INW LevelSCOUT ............27 Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 3 inwusa.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Introduction What is the LevelSCOUT? The INW LevelSCOUT Smart Sensor is an integrated datalogger and level/temperature sensor and is ideal for site assessments, tidal studies, environmental monitoring, surface water discharge measurement, and aquifer level monitoring, as well as aquifer storage and recovery. -
Page 5: How Pressure/Level Sensors Work
TABLE OF CONTENTS INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS How Pressure/Level Sensors Work Liquids and gasses do not retain a fixed shape. Both have the ability to flow and are often referred to as fluids. One fundamental law for a fluid is that the fluid exerts an equal pressure in all directions at a given level. -
Page 6: Installation And Operation
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Installation and Operation Power The LevelSCOUT comes with a 1/2 AA 3.6v lithium battery. Connecting the LevelSCOUT to a Computer In its cabled configuration, the sensor cable is terminated with a weather-resistant connector. In its cableless configuration, the sensor is terminated with a weather- resistant connector inside a screw-cap. -
Page 7: Installing The Sensor
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Sensor The LevelSCOUT measures level. The most common application is measuring liquid levels in wells and tanks. In order to do this, the sensor must be installed below the water level at a fixed depth. The installation depth depends on the range of the sensor. -
Page 8: Collecting Data
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Collecting Data Following is a brief overview on using Aqua4Plus Lite or Aqua4Plus to collect data. Please refer to the software instruction manuals for further details. Real Time Monitor Click Single to get a single reading. - Page 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Setting up Data Recording Click the tool button. A Logging Schedule window will open. Refer to the software manual for details in describing your schedule. Click the Start button to send the schedule to the sensor and begin recording. Note: The LevelSCOUT is limited to only one phase.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Viewing Data • Click the tool button to view data as a table. • Click the tool button to view data as a graph. • Navigate to the desired file, then click the Open button.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Exporting Data to .csv or .xls Files • Click the tool button to view data as a table. • Click on the tool button. • Select a file location and enter a name for the file.
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Changing Batteries The LevelSCOUT is powered by a single 1/2 AA 3.6 lithium battery. In most situations the battery will last for years. If you need to replace the battery, contact INW for information on getting it replaced. You cannot simply replace the battery itself but must replace the entire compartment. -
Page 13: Miscellaneous
MAINTENANCE INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Miscellaneous Sensor: There are no user-serviceable parts, other than the batteries. If problems develop with sensor stability or accuracy, contact INW. If the sensor has been exposed to hazardous materials, do not return it without notification and authorization. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Erratic Readings Erratic readings can be caused by a poor connection, damaged cable, moisture in the unit, or a damaged transmitter. In most cases, erratic readings are due to moisture getting into the system. The first thing to check is the connection. Look for moisture between contacts or a loose or broken wire. -
Page 15: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Appendix A: Technical Specifications General Specification The INW LevelSCOUT is a microprocessor based digital intelligent sensor designed to measure and record level, temperature, and time, utilizing state-of-the-art low power, battery operated circuitry. Level is measured with an extremely rugged and stable piezo-electric media-isolated pressure element combined with an analog-to-digital converter. -
Page 16: Level
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Level Transducer Type Silicon strain gauge Transducer Material 316 stainless steel Ranges Absolute 30, 50, 100, 300 FtH2O (max. depth) 35, 81, 196, 658 mH2O (max. depth) 10, 24, 59, 200 Units PSI, FtH2O, inH2O, cmH2O, mmH2O, mH2O, inHg,... -
Page 17: Appendix B: Settings And Calibration
SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Appendix B: Settings and Calibration Settings and calibration values can only be changed when there is no data on the sensor. Be sure to retrieve any data and then erase the data on the sensor before proceeding. - Page 18 SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Sample Settings and Calibration Window Seametrics • 253.872.0284 Page 18 inwusa.com...
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Page 19: Submergence
SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Submergence One-Point Calibration: -- Computing Offset -- • Place sensor in the fluid you are measuring at a precise known level. • In the Ref box for the first point, enter this level or pressure. -
Page 20: Depth-To-Water
SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Depth-to-Water When using the Depth-to-Water setting, you may want to change the channel label at the top of the Settings window to read “Depth” or “Depth-to-Water”. NOTE: Be sure to use the same units for all measurements in this calculation. For example, if you have the program set to display in Ft H2O then be sure to enter the barometric pressure and depth-to-water readings in Ft H2O. -
Page 21: Elevation Above Sea Level
SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Elevation Above Sea Level When using the Elevation setting, you may want to change the channel label at the top of the Settings window to read “Elevation”. NOTE: Be sure to use the same units for all measurements on this page. For example, if you have the program set to display in Ft H2O then be sure to enter the elevation, barometric pressure, and depth-to-water in Ft H2O. -
Page 22: Staff Gauge
SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Staff Gauge When using the Staff Gauge setting, you may want to change the channel label at the top of the Settings window to read “Staff Gauge”. NOTE: Be sure to use the same units for all measurements on this page. For example, if you have the program set to display in Ft H2O then be sure to enter the barometric pressure and staff gauge readings in Ft H2O. -
Page 23: Appendix C: Alternate Connection Options
ALTERNATE CONNECTION OPTIONS INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Appendix C: Alternate Connection Options INW recommends connecting the sensor to your computer using the INW USB cable. However, when using Aqua4Plus, the sensor can also be connected using an RS232 serial port or a USB-to-Serial cable, as described below. (Note: Aqua4Plus Lite can only communicate using the INW USB cable.) - Page 24 ALTERNATE CONNECTION OPTIONS INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS • On the Aqua4Plus software, select the COM port noted above. (If you do not see your new COM port in the dropdown box, open the Communications dialog box from the Options menu. Increase the Highest COM port number, up to a maximum of 15.)
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Page 25: Appendix D: Reading The Levelscout Via Direct Read
READING VIA DIRECT READ INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Appendix D: Reading the LevelSCOUT via Direct Read While the LevelSCOUT comes with INW’s easy to use Aqua4Plus Lite or Aqua4Plus software, you can also use standard Modbus RTU equipment to easily take readings, so ®... -
Page 26: Reading Via Modbus ® Rtu
READING VIA DIRECT READ INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS Reading Via Modbus ® Taking Measurements Reading Registers Read measurements using Modbus function 03 – Read Holding Registers. Readings are located in two registers each, starting at address 62592. (PT2X register addressing is zero based, i.e., starts at zero. If your equipment uses one based addressing, you will need to add one to the register addresses.) -
Page 27: Limited Warranty/Disclaimer - Inw Levelscout
INW LEVELSCOUT INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER - INW LevelSCOUT SUBMERSIBLE LEVEL /TEMPERATURE SENSOR A. Seller warrants that products manufactured by Seller when properly installed, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Seller’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacing or repairing the part or parts or, at Seller’s option,... - Page 28 Seametrics • 19026 72nd Avenue South • Kent, Washington 98032 • USA (P) 253.872.0284 • (F) 253.872.0285 • 1.800.975.8153 • inwusa.com PN 6D275-NI / 9D0750r3.0-20160212 2/112/16...
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