Summary of Contents for TE Connectivity TruBlue 255 LEVEL
- Page 1 TruBlue User’s Manual FOR WATER LEVEL, CONDUCTIVITY, TEMPERATURE AND BAROMETRIC PRESSURE DATA LOGGERS 255 LEVEL 275 BARO 285 CT 555 LEVEL 585 CTD /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
850-00856 USB to Hirose Comm Cable 850-00858 Hirose to Flying Leads Comm Cable 852-XXXXX Stainless Steel Suspension Wire 851-XXXXX Direct Read Interface Cable 853-XXXXX Interface Cable 860-00825 Anti-Fouling Screen 860-00100 RS-485 to SDI-12 Convertor /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 2... -
Page 3: Introduction
Addenda will be distributed as deemed necessary. All computer programs supplied with your products are written and tested on available systems at the factory. Measurement Specialties, A TE Connectivity Company assumes no liability for other computers, languages, or operating systems. We reserve the right to change the specifications without notice. -
Page 4: Trublue Series Overview
Field upgradeable firmware • Quick-disconnect cable assembly • RS-485 output with SDI-12 protocol • Optional SDI-12 for connectivity to 3rd party SDI-12 devices • Optional auxiliary battery pack for rapid sampling measurement /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 4... -
Page 5: Using The Truware Software
With its highly visual interface and powerful features, TruWare makes it easy to manage your TruBlue data logger. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 5... - Page 6 Calibrate the conductivity sensor (if available) for monitoring the electrical conductance (below). For detailed instructions on using TruWare, please see the TruWare User’s Manual that comes with the software and is also available at our website. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 6...
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Page 7: Connections And Field Installation
Includes power and communications conductors as well as a reference pressure vent tube. Cables are available in configurable lengths from 5-999 feet. It should be used with all vented TruBlue data loggers. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 7... -
Page 8: Connecting To The Field Cable
(A) Data logger /cable mating key (B) the open (connecting) end of the cable assembly is also sometimes called the “backshell” (C) Data Logger O-Rings FIGURE 6.2: DATA LOGGER + CABLE ASSEMBLY /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 8... -
Page 9: Connecting To A Computer Or Device
HIROSE CONNECTOR WITH CAP GORE-TEX FILTER When deploying a data logger with an Interface Cable Assembly, it is NOTE: very important to make sure the electrical connector is covered with the supplied cap. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 9... -
Page 10: Communication Cable Options
THE 850-00858 HIROSE TO FLYING LEADS COMMUNICATION CABLE The best choice to connect an interface cable to terminals requiring flying leads, such as, an external data logger. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 10... -
Page 11: Sealed Construction
Crimping the vent tube with tight bends or crushing it within the cable can block the reference pressure port of the water level data logger. This will prevent the reference from registering atmospheric or temperature-related pressure changes, resulting in measurement offset errors /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 11... -
Page 12: Conductivity
C. Insert the TruBlue logger into the solution in the test beaker, making sure the conductivity “slot” is completely submerged, and gently stir the solution with the datalogger. D. Remove the TruBlue logger and discard the solution E. Ideally, repeat steps A-D … (Cont’d.) /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 12... - Page 13 E. Select Save. Remove the CTD datalogger from the solution. Close the “Conductivity Calibration” window. F. Take a reading in solution; it should be near or around 47,600 uS. It may take a few readings to collect before reaching your target level. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 13...
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Page 14: Maintenance
Never attempt to clean the unit’s nose piece or diaphragm with a sharp or hard object. This WARNING. could dent the sensor diaphragm and cause permanent damage to the data logger. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 14... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Our cable is shipped coiled and consequently takes time to straighten when installed. To prevent cable stretch with lengths greater than 200 feet (60 m), secure the Kevlar fibers (just under the cable jacket) to your junction box or other secure object. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 15... - Page 16 Offset errors are more prominent in low-pressure applications with the sensing end of the transducer lying flat or pointing upward. Offset adjustments can be made thru TruWare software. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 16...
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Page 17: Warranty And Product Return Procedures
1000 Lucas Way Hampton, Virginia 23666 Incoming freight charges are the customer’s responsibility. The customer is also responsible for paying shipping charges to and from Measurement Specialties Inc., a TE Connectivity company for any equipment not under warranty. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL... -
Page 18: Appendix A: Trublue Connection Diagrams
This NON-SUBMERSIBLE communications cable can be used to set-up tests and to retrieve test data from all TruBlue data loggers. The cable is intended to be used temporarily and is not intended for permanent attachment. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 18... -
Page 19: 850-00855 Technicians Comm Cable
Type B POLYURETHANE JACKET, MATTE BLACK 0.160± .010 4-40 Thumb Screws POS 6-16 VDC INCHES 36.0 Inches when fully extended Protocol Switch DB9F Connector Connector, Waterproof Miniature Hirose #HR30-6PA-6P (71) /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 19... -
Page 20: 850-00856 Usb To Hirose Comm Cable
This cable provides connection from the Hirose connector of our Interface Cables directly to your PC or device USB port. This allows data collection without removing the data logger from its deployed position. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 20... -
Page 21: 850-00858 Hirose To Flying Leads Comm Cable
The 850-00858 Hirose to Flying Leads Communications Cable provides a connection from the Hirose connector of the 853 Interface Cable to terminals requiring flying leads. This connection also requires that both baud rates in TruWare (under Advanced Systems Settings) be changed to 1200. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 21... -
Page 22: 852-Xxxxx Stainless Steel Suspension Wire
This assembly includes a stainless steel or titanium backshell, carabiner, and FEP coated stainless steel suspension wire. This option should be considered when long term monitoring is being employed, or security and cost are an issue. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 22... -
Page 23: 851-Xxxxx Direct Read Interface Cable
851 Interface cable is available in either 316 Stainless Steel or Titanium and Polyurethane or ETFE cable. 851–XXXXX Direct Read Interface Cable requires the 850-00857 USB to Hirose Note: communication cable for operation. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 23... -
Page 24: 853-Xxxxx Interface Cable
HIROSE CONNECTOR WITH CAP GORE-TEX FILTER NOTE: When deploying a data logger with an Interface Cable Assembly, it is very important to make sure the electrical connector is covered with the supplied cap. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 24... -
Page 25: 860-00825 Anti-Fouling Screen
Extend TruBlue conductivity data logger deployments in high bio-fouling environments with a TruBlue Anti-fouling Screen made from 90/10 copper nickel alloy. This Field Installable accessory securely attaches to the instrument with a compression fitting and titanium set screw. /// TRUBLUE USER’S MANUAL TE CONNECTIVITY SENSORS 08/2016 Page 25... -
Page 26: 860-00100 Rs-485 To Sdi-12 Convertor
TE Connectivity‘s obligations shall only be as set forth in TE Connectivity‘s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will TE Connectivity be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of the sale, resale, use or misuse of the product.
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