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- Page 1 HERMIT 2000 Environmental Data Logger Model SE2000 Operator’s Manual September 1994 Software Version 3.4...
- Page 2 In-Situ will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, perfor- mance, or use of this material. In no event shall In-Situ Inc. be liable for any claim for direct, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of, or in connection with, the sale, manufacture, delivery, or use of any product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Level Type..............15 1 Introduction ..........1 Flow Type ..............15 What’s New in Software Version 3.4 ........1 Dual Type ..............15 How To Use This Manual ........... 1 Exiting the Test Setup Menu ..........15 2 Getting Started ..........2 5 Setting Up Transducers ...... - Page 4 8 Viewing Stored Data ........27 Appendix A: Accessories ....... 45 Scanning the Data ............27 Standard Accessories ............45 Changing the Input Channel .......... 28 Optional Accessories ............45 Viewing the Start Time ............. 28 Appendix B: Installation, Maintenance, Viewing the Reference Level ..........
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Page 5: Introduction
MIT 2000, you have the ability to: How To Use This Manual • Measure and record parameters such as level, flow, pressure, tem- perature, conductivity, and pH using standard In-Situ transduc- This manual has been designed to enable you to gain the maxi- ers. -
Page 6: Getting Started
2 Getting Started In this section, we will discuss many topics in relatively few pages so to perform. When the instrument is asleep, only its internal clock that you can “get on board” fast. For this reason, some of the more and keyboard circuits remain active (the data storage memory is sophisticated concepts are greatly simplified or reserved for later sec- non-volatile and requires no power to retain stored information). -
Page 7: Program/Control Keys
The HERMIT 2000 prompts for a nu- Program/Control Keys meric value by displaying a question Use these keys to select a specific POWER SETUP SETUP SETUP mark and an underline cursor. control or programming feature SAVE ALARM TEST of the HERMIT 2000. Most of The default or currently programmed BACK- START... -
Page 8: Display Control
Now key in several digits, but don’t The backlight will switch off automatically when the HERMIT 2000 press the ENTER key. goes to sleep. The POWER SAVE Key Press the CLEAR key and hold it Press the POWER SAVE key and release it. The HERMIT 2000 will down. -
Page 9: System Self-Test
For our example, we will record pressure for a few minutes using a and the most recent error code gen- standard In-Situ pressure transducer. erated. The watchdog is an internal electronic circuit that resets the HER- MIT 2000 when normal operation is upset by nearby lightning strikes, static discharges, and other similar types of electrical surges. -
Page 10: Defining The Test
The indicated tests are then erased Defining the Test and the data storage is set up for our The process of collecting a set of data with the HERMIT 2000 is re- new test. ferred to as “running a test.” The first step in running a test is to define the basic test conditions. -
Page 11: Selecting The Number Of Transducers
. . . and we are returned to the test Selecting the Number of Transducers setup menu. Next, we need to program the number of input channels and trans- ducers (abbreviated XD in the displays and on the keyboard) that will be recorded during the test. -
Page 12: Starting The Test
Note: The warmup delay is rarely specified on third-party transduc- The HERMIT 2000 will record a transducer reading once every ers and must often be determined by experiment. In-Situ’s standard minute until you STOP the test or all the available data storage space transducers use a warmup delay of 50 mSEC unless specified other- is used up. -
Page 13: Stopping The Test
Note: Tests can be subdivided into steps by re-starting the test in Stopping the Test coincidence with a particular test event, such as the change in pump- To stop data recording, press the STOP key. STOP ing rate during a stepped-rate pump test. When you first start a test you are automatically in step 0. -
Page 14: Time Of Day Clock
3 Time of Day Clock The HERMIT 2000 maintains an internal, battery powered, time of Note: If the instrument is not idle, the ENTER prompt will not be day clock. The clock remains operational when the instrument sleeps, displayed and the ENTER key will be ignored. keeping track of the month, day of the month, and the time of day in The HERMIT 2000 first prompts for hours, minutes, and seconds. -
Page 15: Setting Up A Test
4 Setting Up a Test In Section 2, the SETUP TEST function was used to program the . . . the available data point capacity four basic parameters of a test: and test time in days is displayed . . . •... -
Page 16: Sample Rate Options
After pressing F4 you are given one The amount of storage and the num- last chance to back out! ber of days that can be run at the se- lected rate are displayed . . . Key in the erase code as shown in the display and press ENTER. -
Page 17: User-Defined Sampling
The log sampling mode of the HERMIT 2000 solves these problems User-Defined Sampling by using the sampling schedule outlined below. The “USER” sample mode allows you to design a custom sampling program for your test. The program consists of eight distinct sam- Standard Log Schedule pling cycles which you define. -
Page 18: The Number Of Transducers
When you have set the sample rate and number of points for cycle The Number of Transducers #1, you will be prompted for the same information for cycles #2 From the test setup menu, press F3 through #7. to program the number of transduc- For cycle #8, there are only two rate ers (#XDs). -
Page 19: Function Type
The dual type selection is used with dual-parameter transducers such the transducer connected to the input channel. as In-Situ’s conductivity/temperature and pH/temperature transduc- • The data reduction equations that will be used to convert the ers. This type of transducer permits the recording of two parameters raw output of the transducer to meaningful results in the with a single input channel. -
Page 20: Setting Up Transducers
5 Setting Up Transducers After setting up the basic test parameters using the SETUP TEST You will be prompted to enter the I.D. function, you need to identify the transducers that will be connected The current setting of the I.D. is to each input channel. -
Page 21: Reading A Transducer
• OFFS Offset — Set to zero if not specified. will vary depending on the data type • DELAY Warmup delay — For an In-Situ transducer, set to 50 of the input channel. mSEC unless specified otherwise. You will probably have to de- Press ENTER to take repeated read- termine this value by experiment for third-party transducers. -
Page 22: Programming Level Types
Scale factor = 100 - 10 = 90 GPM full scale Offset = 10 GPM • DELAY Warmup delay — For an In-Situ transducer, set to 50 mSEC unless specified otherwise. You will probably have to de- You can have readings in any other units of flow by multiplying all termine this value by experiment for third-party transducers. -
Page 23: Adjusting For Specific Gravity
H = P × U / SG Setting the Reference Level where Head value Press F3 to select the REF. option from Pressure in PSI the transducer menus. Conversion units: 2.30667 feet of water/PSI or 0.703072 meters of water/PSI Key in a value for the reference level SG = Specific gravity (fluid density/water density) and press ENTER. -
Page 24: Level Setup Procedure
• DELAY Warmup delay — For an In-Situ transducer, set to 50 mSEC unless specified otherwise. You will probably have to de- Adjust the transducer setting until the head reading indicates termine this value by experiment for third-party transducers. -
Page 25: Adjusting For Specific Gravity
Programming Dual Types inside diameter of the pipe. You can use any convenient units of The dual type input allows you to interface with one of In-Situ’s measure as long as both diameters are in the same units. unique dual parameter transducers such as conductivity/tempera- 2. -
Page 26: Setting Up Alarms
You can use the SCAN keys to review or edit the coefficients individu- If you wish to display uncompensated primary values, set coefficient ally. Press CLEAR to return to the transducer menu. C8 to zero. Refer to the specific dual-mode transducer manual for other options you may have. -
Page 27: Programming The Alarm Limits
Programming the Alarm Limits Low Limit Press F2 to select the LOW option To access the alarm menu, press the SETUP from an input’s limit menu. SETUP ALARM key while in the READY display. Alarm ALARM limits may be programmed in any test mode. The on/off status of the low alarm limit is shown in brackets. -
Page 28: Viewing The Alarm Status
Viewing the Alarm Status Select a new test number if necessary. An immediate indication of an alarm is given by ALM in the READY dis- Press F1 to select the ALARM option play. in the test setup menu. Press SETUP ALARM to access the The current on/off status of the alarm menu. -
Page 29: Running A Test
7 Running a Test Before starting a test, use the following checklist to be certain that Immediate Start Option all parameters have been properly programmed. Press F1 while in the start menu to select the IMMEDIATE start option. • Check that the clock indicates the correct date and time. The HERMIT 2000 will start the test and record the first data point. -
Page 30: Delayed Start Option
If you have selected the DELAYED Delayed Start Option start option . . . Press F2 while in the start menu to select the DELAYED start option..the instrument will wait until the programmed delayed start time . . . Key in the date and time that you wish to have the HERMIT 2000 start . -
Page 31: While The Test Is Running
While the Test is Running Stopping the Test In most cases, all the HERMIT 2000 data reduction functions are Press the STOP key while in the READY STOP available to you while a test is running. The exceptions are (1) the display. -
Page 32: Changing The Input Channel
The Reference Level for that chan- Changing the Input Channel nel will appear. This is the PSI head You can access the data for other input channels by using the spe- value at the moment the Reference cial function keys. Press F1 to increase the input number, F2 to de- was entered. -
Page 33: Selecting The Print Width
Selecting the Plotter Type The menu shows four parameters. From left to right these are: Graphics output is supported by most of In-Situ’s field printers and many compatible printers. The plot size and plot command formats • Baud rate—pressing F1 selects between 300, 1200, 2400, vary with the type of printer, so you must program the HERMIT 2000 and 9600 baud. -
Page 34: Testing The Rs232 Port
Several single-spaced test lines will be Testing the RS232 Port output to the print device. If the lines A special RS232 port test feature is available in the dump data menu are not single-spaced or appear garbled that will allow you to test your port configurations without having to in any way, check the RS232 param- collect and dump data. -
Page 35: Print Formats
You can use the multi-column format with 24-col- if any data points are to be skipped. umn printers such as In-Situ’s SE1004B by selecting a print width of An increment of 1 prints every data 25 columns. An example of a one-input printout in the multi-col- point, an increment of 2 prints every umn format is shown below. -
Page 36: 24-Column Mode
(elapsed time plus four input chan- the HERMIT 2000, such as when transferring data to a PC or com- nels). patible using In-Situ’s HERMIT-DM program, set the print width to 24 columns. This format will restrict you to printing or transferring one input SE2000 channel at a time. -
Page 37: 11 Plotting Data
You can even plot partial data from a test that is still running. y-axis Note: The plot function is intended to work with an In-Situ or com- (data) patible field printer. It is not recommended that you use the plot function to transfer data to a computer as the data will not be in a format suitable for processing. -
Page 38: Plot Types
Scaling of a linear x-axis requires the entry of three parameters: printer you choose. On a printer that uses 8 ½ x 11 inch paper such as In-Situ’s GFP-80, the plot will fit on a single page. Section 11: Plotting Data... -
Page 39: Logarithmic X-Axis Scaling
This is an example of what might be considered a poor choice of x-axis scaling. The time scale is so long that little infor- mation can be extracted from the plot. Logarithmic X-axis Scaling Scaling of a logarithmic x-axis in the semi-log or log-log modes To scale the x-axis, press F2 to select requires the entry of only two parameters: the X-AXIS option from the axes... -
Page 40: Y-Axis Scaling
Skip the divisions prompt by just There are no restrictions on the range of the y-axis endpoints in pressing the ENTER key. The current either the positive or negative direction. You can even swap the po- setting of the number of divisions will larity of the endpoints. -
Page 41: Generating A Plot
Next key in the change in value that Select the input channel to be plot- you wish to plot to and press ENTER. ted. Only one input can be plotted at Choose a log cycle increment such a time. as 1, 10, 100, and so on. Select the start and end percentages Note: The logarithmic y-axis always plots between divisions that are of the test data. -
Page 42: 12 Running A Pump Test
12 Running a Pump Test The scenario presented in this section uses a HERMIT 2000 to col- Next enter the parameters for each of the pressure transducers that lect time-drawdown data during a pump test. Detailed keyboard and will be used to measure level. display sequences are omitted to permit using this section as a check- 3. -
Page 43: Recording The Drawdown
5. Lower pressure transducers that will be used to measure levels • If the instrument is close enough to the START into the wells and set them below the lowest anticipated draw- pump start switch, the IMMEDIATE start STEP down. Connect the transducers to the HERMIT 2000. option can be used. -
Page 44: 13 Long-Term Monitoring
13 Long-Term Monitoring For the example in this section, we will use the HERMIT 2000 to With a 16K byte HERMIT 2000, we record spring runoff in a mountain creek that is otherwise dry the can record data for 76 days or rest of the year. -
Page 45: Starting The Test
5. Install the pressure transducer in the bottom of the creek bed in The HERMIT 2000 will enter the de- such a manner as to insure that it will not be moved by the flow layed start mode. Once it goes to sleep, of water. -
Page 46: 14 Hardware Interfacing
The alarm relays are of a mechanical latching type so that the correct position If any of these resources are not available to you, contact In-Situ’s is maintained even when the HERMIT is asleep. -
Page 47: Rs232 Port
The alarm connection illustrated below is used to turn on a 12 VDC beled as INPUT, DATA IN, RECEIVED DATA, RD, RxD, or a similar audio alarm when a high alarm occurs. phrase, then the device is DTE; otherwise it is DCE. The pins on the RS232 cable of the HERMIT that must be connected properly are listed below. -
Page 48: Transducers
Transducers other than those provided by In-Situ may be adapted for use with the HERMIT. Mating connectors must be ordered sepa- rately from In-Situ. Do not use any other type of connector as this will compromise the integrity of waterproof operation. -
Page 49: Appendix A: Accessories
• Factory-installed lithium battery pack Transducers • Serial interface cable kit for connection to the RS232C port, in- All of In-Situ’s transducers come to the customer ready to use: fully cluding: calibrated and complete with cable, reel, and pre-wired connectors. -
Page 50: Appendix B: Installation, Maintenance, & Service
Notify possible to accidentally plug a cable or accessory into the wrong con- In-Situ and file a claim with the carriers involved if there is any nector (e.g., external power into an input channel), but don’t worry, such damage;... -
Page 51: General Connector Installation And Removal
General Connector Installation and Removal CAUTION Cables and accessories may be installed or removed as often as your If a connector jams during installation, it may be upside needs require. To install connectors, observe the following proce- down or blocked by dirt or other foreign objects. Attempting dures. -
Page 52: External Power Installation
Power Pack External Power Installation The HERMIT 2000’s internal lithium battery pack is designed to sup- The wall-mounted power pack converts the 120 VAC available at a ply the instrument and its connected transducers with clean, reli- wall socket to power suitable for the HERMIT 2000. able power for several years. -
Page 53: Rs232 Installation
RS232 Installation CAUTION If the connector jams during installation, it may be upside down or blocked by dirt or other foreign objects. Attempting The RS232C port on the front to force it further may result in damage to the connector or panel of the HERMIT 2000 al- instrument. -
Page 54: Calibration
In-Situ’s Product Service Calibration facility, or by interfacing of peripherals not provided by In-Situ. In- The HERMIT 2000 is designed to maintain its accuracy specifica- Situ shall have no obligation to modify or update instruments once tions through its useful service life without requiring periodic cali- manufactured. -
Page 55: Appendix C: Shipping Instructions
Since hazardous materials shipping regulations are subject to fre- the Section How to Obtain Repair Service in Appendix B. Damage quent changes, we have prepared a separate leaflet entitled “In-Situ sustained during transit is not covered under your warranty. In-Situ Inc. -
Page 56: Appendix D: Error Messages
Appendix D: Error Messages The following errors are generated by the HERMIT 2000 under fault conditions. The most recently generated error number can be dis- played using the self-test function. A large number of recorded er- PLT ABORT Plotting aborted due to an illegal or rors indicates that the instrument may require service. -
Page 57: Appendix E: Specifications
Appendix E: Specifications HERMIT 2000 with Lithium Battery RS232C Interface Output voltage swing ±4 VDC min, ±5 VDC typical General Input voltage range ±15 VDC max, ±3 VDC min Dimensions 25.4 x 40.6 x 28 cm (10 x 16 x 11 in.) Baud rate Programmable 300 to 9600 baud Weight... -
Page 58: Appendix F: Datatransfer
2. Enter the file name(s) and set the communication parameters, then press <F1>. 3. Prepare your HERMIT instrument. This entails setting the com- Version 1.4, July 1992. Copyright © 1989, 1990, 1992, by In-Situ Inc. munication parameters and getting the HERMIT 2000 to display All rights reserved. -
Page 59: Preparing The Pc
the message “Press CLEAR to abort.” Refer to Sections 9 and 10, You have an option to create another file containing only the earlier in this manual, or see pages 56-57 below. numeric data (no header information is included) upon trans- fer. -
Page 60: Transferring The Data
25-pin head connector at the other end, a gender changer or cable Transferring the Data adapter is usually necessary to be able to plug into a serial (RS232) 1. Once you have entered the file name(s) and selected the com- communications port. -
Page 61: Dumping Data
characters (corresponding to 1 column of data) to 255 charac- Transferring the Test Line ters (24 columns of data). A special test feature is available in the dump data menu that will allow you to test your HERMIT-to-PC setup before dumping data. 3. -
Page 62: The Accessory Cable
HERMIT to recognize that an exter- nal device is connected. Data are output via TD. If these remedies do not solve the problem, contact In-Situ Inc. for The DTS and RD inputs are used for handshaking. CTS high indi- assistance.
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