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MLTDR-W-50S
User's Guide
Revision C
September 2021

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  • Page 1 MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide Revision C September 2021...
  • Page 2 (12) months from date of shipment unless Copyright and Trademark specified otherwise. This warranty does not apply to any Canary Systems® products which have been © 2021 Canary Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. subjected to conditions beyond the definition of No part of the contents of this book may be “normal...
  • Page 3 High-Risk Activities Revision History Products of Canary Systems® are not fault-tolerant Date Rev. Comments and are not designed, manufactured or intended for use as on-line control equipment in hazardous 02/02/2018 Pre-Release Draft environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft...
  • Page 4 ▪ CAN-MLTDR-WW-50 User's Guide for information on the previous iteration of the MLTDR-W. Technical Support Canary Systems may be contacted directly via phone or email. Ongoing support via phone, email, and virtual  meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom is available through the purchase of a support ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    A.5 Installing the TDR Cable Connector .............................. 56 A.6 Connecting the Adaptor Cable ..............................61 Appendix B ‒ Vibrating Wire Measurement Configuration ..................... 62 B.1 Direct Connect Configuration ................................ 62 B.2 Multiplexer Configuration ................................66 B.3 Configuring Vibrating Wire with an AVW200..........................69 MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Introduction

    Should you encounter problems with your MLTDR, see the troubleshooting suggestions in Section 6. For further assistance, contact Canary Systems at the address listed in the front of this manual. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Theory Of Operation

    (A properly sealed cable end using an epoxy seal kit) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 8 Note - TDR monitoring does not provide absolute movement data, the reflection coefficient is simply a relative measure of the signal reflection. However, continued observation of reflections can provide indication of continued deformation or a stabilization of the failure. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Operating Temperature: -40 to +70° C (-40 to +160° F) Enclosure Size (L x W x H): 61 x 51 x 25cm (24” x 20” x 10”) Enclosure Mounting (L x W): 64 x 35.5cm (25.25” x 14”) Weight: 41.1kg (90.6 lbs) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 10 Contact Resistance: 75mΩ Contact Isolation: 1500V Coil Resistance: 1028Ω Relay Operate Time: ~2ms Relay Release Time: ~1ms Relay Max Voltage: 125VAC, 110VDC Relay Max Switching: 2A Relay Life (Minimum): 108 Cycles Transient Protection Threshold: 75V Transient Current Limit: 1kA MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 11: Connections

    Section 1 ‒ Introduction 1.4 Connections Connections to the MLTDR-W-50 are provided at the bottom of the enclosure: (Connections highlighted at the bottom of the MLTDR-W enclosure) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 12: Items List

    Section 1 ‒ Introduction 1.5 Items List The accessories delivered with the MLTDR-W-50, as well as several optional items, are included in the table below. Contact Canary Systems for more information on these items and optional equipment. Quantity Included Item...
  • Page 13 Section 1 ‒ Introduction The battery is packaged separately, and includes terminal mounting hardware. (50 AHr batteries with terminal mounting hardware) (A 40W solar panel and solar panel mounting equipment is included with the MLTDR-W-50S) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 14 (Optional Uni-Strut mounting kit) (Accessories included with the coaxial cable) Contact Canary Systems if any of these items are required for installation and were not ordered. Additional accessories are required for installation. These are usually provided from a local electrical supplier, but on request can be provided by the factory: ▪...

  • Page 15: Section 2 - Installation

    The enclosure can be mounted upright to a fixed mounting pole or wall. The MLTDR-W enclosure provides four mounting holes capable of accepting 1/4" - 20 bolts. Optionally included with the MLTDR-W are two Uni- Strut Brackets, four bolts and two U-bolt pipe clamps for mounting. (Installation of MLTDR-W enclosure on mounting pole) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 16 Orient the enclosure so that the door can be freely opened for service. ▪ Use the copper ground wire and clamp to secure the ground wire between the ground rod and enclosure. See the following sections on installing the solar panel, antenna, battery and attaching the coax connections. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Solar Panel Installation

    The other key criteria for solar panel installation is the tilt angle. The following chart illustrates the variability between summer and winter and latitude. Insolation is a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface and recorded during a given time. (Insolation throughout the year at differing latitudes) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 18: Ac Adaptor Installation

    An AC adaptor may be used in place of the solar panel for AC powered applications. Installation is simple. The adaptor includes a mil-spec connector to connect to the bottom of the enclosure. Use the appropriate AC power cord for connecting to a standard AC receptacle. Contact Canary Systems for 220VAC cord and plugs.

  • Page 19: Antenna Installation

    Type-N female. The following illustration depicts assembly of the bracket and pipe clamps. The antenna mounts to the side of pole using the included pipe clamps for 1.5” (50.8mm). (Antenna assembly with bracket and pipe clamps) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 20 Be sure to connect a ground wire from the surge arrestor to the installed earth ground stake. One end connects to the antenna, the other to the connector on the bottom of the MLTDR-W station. (Surge arrestor installation) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Battery Installation

    3. Position the battery with the terminals facing forward and lift over the bracket to drop into the back of the panel, as shown below. Bring the terminal leads up over the battery. (The terminal leads positioned over the battery after it has been placed in the enclosure) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 22 5. Once properly installed, the power needs to be turned on. The MLTDR-W is shipped with the switch in the OFF position, move the switch to the right to turn power ON. (The ON/OFF switch of the battery charger, currently in the OFF position) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Tdr Cable Connection

    This is recommended to protect the coaxial connector which helps keep dust and water out of the cable. Electrical mastic may be used to seal the conduits. (The interior of an enclosure with a single coaxial monitoring cable and a MicroMux connected to multiple Vibrating Wire instruments) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 24 They should not be sealed permanently in case they need to be dismantled for troubleshooting or repair. Electrical mastic may be used to seal the conduits. (Multiple Coaxial Monitoring Cables with BNC Connectors highlighted) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Section 3 - Wi-Fi Adaptor Configuration

    Serial Port. For additional configuration options such as GUI Configuration over Wi-Fi or GUI Configuration over Serial Port refer to Canary Systems Application Note: canary_an29 - Using the Lantronix SGX 5150 Serial Device Server found (http://canarysystems.com/support/application-notes/).
  • Page 26 9. Keep holding the “!” key for about 10 seconds until a “!” character appears in the terminal window 10. Release the “!” key and type “xyz” within 5 seconds 11. The SGX 5150 prompt should appear in the window: (the prompt may appear multiple times) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 27 Blue text indicates command responses from the SXG 5150. Hint - Only the most important responses for the SGX 5150 are shown. Connection is complete once WLAN and SIGNAL lights on the SGX 5150 turn on, this may take a few minutes. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 28: Section 4 - Multilogger Configuration

    Configure the station programming ‒ See Section 4.2 ▪ Configure data collection ‒ See Section 4.3 4.1 Communications Configuration When first launching MultiLogger, a blank Network Manager configuration form is shown: (A blank Network Manager configuration shown in MultiLogger, with the Add button highlighted) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 29 Click the Save button in the toolbar to save the changes. (The new Socket added to the Gateway in MultiLogger) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 30 Hint ‒ The exact model of logger can be checked by viewing the interior of the MLTDR-W enclosure. A prompt displays for selecting the Logger Configuration File. Select Assign a new Configuration File and press Accept. (Assigning a new Logger Configuration File to the CR6 datalogger) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 31 W. The port is entered following the IP address, separated with a colon. The default port is 10001. (Updating the IP address of the MLTDR-W with that of the installed and configured Wi-Fi adaptor) Press the Save button on the toolbar to save the changes. The Network Manager updates with the saved configuration. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 32 Once saved, the Logger form becomes available for the MLTDR-W. The Logger form is used for configuring the station and manage its functions. The Logger form can be accessed by clicking on the Logger form icon in the toolbar: (The Logger form icon highlighted in MultiLogger) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Programming Configuration

    Use the Configure Input Locations form to define the locations required by the programming. This form is accessible from the Input Locs button on the Program tab. (The Input Locs button on the Program tab of the Logger form) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 34 Add 15 to the number of points for a TDR200, add 12 to the number of points for a TDR100, the signatures will have 1000 points. example above shows Once all locations have been configured for storage, press Accept to return to the Logger form. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 35 The next step is to select the programming to read the data from TDR interface built into the MLTDR-W. This is done using the Data Output option on the Program tab. Select TDR200 and SDMX50. (Selecting the TDR200 and SDMX50 programming and interval) Configure other options as needed, such as the Interval Type. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 36 By default, Channels 2-8 are commented out, and inactive. If the SDMX50/SDM8X50 is being used, the extra channels must be made active by removing the apostrophe from the beginning of the three lines highlighted for each channel being used. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 37 Other parameters should be left at their default settings. For complete instruction parameters see the Canary Systems MultiLogger Application Note canary_man22 - Using the TDR100/TDR200/SDMX50/SDM8X50 with the CR800/1000/CR6 located on the Canary Systems website (https://canarysystems.com/support/application-notes/).
  • Page 38 WARNING – If the Start button is captioned as Update or if data has previously recorded by the logger, it is advised that you Collect before Starting or Updating, as this action will clear any existing data. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 39 Measurements are updated until the Single Interval is met, e.g. if the Single Interval was configured as 1 Hour then measurements will be taken at the top of the next hour and at the top of each hour thereafter. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 40: Data Collection Configuration

    Note ‒ If you are unable to edit this form, the Gateway List is not configured properly. See Section 2 of the MultiLogger User's Guide for more information on the Database Alias and the Data Collection tab. (The MultiLogger Network Manager with Database Alias drop-down highlighted) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 41 Press Save once all settings are configured. MultiLogger can be closed and the data collection will be performed autonomously. You can view collection status at any time by clicking the Data Collection Status tab of the Network Manager. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 42: Section 5 - Database Configuration

    1. Additionally, the Battery_Volts and Panel_Temp Data Elements display immediately in the folder. Note ‒ Do not rename the TDR record. Otherwise, at the next import, another record will be created for this TDR. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 43 Double-clicking an Instrument or Element node in the Tree, expands its respective window containing the survey data and information where it can be viewed and edited. (The Instrument window for the Channel 1 cable, with data and Configuration Side Panel shown) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 44 Adjusted length of the cable in points (Calculated length - Lead TDR_Waveform(1015) Adjusted_Length length) (Configuration parameter Data Elements created automatically within the TDR Instrument record) Hint ‒ Only the Multiplier and Offset Elements affect the data reduction, otherwise they are simply references for the TDR configuration. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 45: Presenting Data

    TDR Chart to the folder selected. It will appear in the Tree beneath its parent node and can be opened by double-clicking. (A blank chart showing where to add an instrument, name and save the chart) See the following sections for more information on the TDR Chart configuration options. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 46 Dataset Configuration Grid, dependent on the Selection Criteria settings, which filter data by the date and time they were recorded. (The Configuration tab of a TDR Chart, with Instrument, Auto Select Recent Datasets fields and base dataset highlighted) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 47 TDR Chart. This can be done manually with the Offset field, or automatically when the Auto Select Recent Datasets feature is checked, in which case the base can be given an offset and each additional dataset is offset at the defined interval. (A TDR chart with three datasets offset equally) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 48 Relative ‒ Uses a selected dataset as a correction to other selected datasets. Typically used to present change in data using an initial dataset. (An absolute-type TDR chart [left] and a relative-type TDR chart [right] plotting the same datasets) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 49 Elevation – Enter the ground elevation to adjust the depth values to reference elevation on the Y-axis. Note ‒ The units for Waveform Start, Waveform End and Elevation must match the units configured. See the MLWeb User's Guide for information on general configuration of charts and specifics on TDR charts. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 50: Section 6 - Troubleshooting

    Coaxial Cable Measurements Are All -99999 This indicates a failed connection to the coaxial cable interface or a failed interface. Verify connections between the control module and coaxial cable interface. If connections check out contact Canary Systems for a replacement interface.

  • Page 51: Appendix A - Tdr Cable Preparation

    The cable should come rolled up on a spool. The free end is the end to send down the drilled shaft or trench. Once the cable is installed and off the roll, the inner end receives a connector. Clean off the cable so that foreign debris does not ruin the connection between the cable and the connector. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 52: Tools And Supplies Required

    The utility knife must be used to strip the outer jacket of the TDR cable. It can cut a person severely if used improperly. The Shake’n Seal kit contains epoxy. The Material Safety Data Sheet should be read and understood before working with it. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Sealing The Downhole Tdr Cable End

    The Downside termination should be a clean open circuit. The cable cutters tend to crush and short the outer conductor to the inner conductor. So, the cable should be cut with the hacksaw before sealing. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 54 30 seconds. Above 100°F (37.7°C), the encapsulant will harden too fast to work with. Prepare the foam plug to fit around the TDR Cable. Tear off the section shown. Form to foam around the TDR cable. Put on the plastic gloves that are included with the kit. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 55 Let the tube fully harden. The diameter of the encapsulate tube is about 1.45” (3.7cm). If the tube will not fit down the well casing as is, then trim off the un-sealed portion until it does. The downside termination is ready to install into the well casing or trench. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 56: Installing The Tdr Cable Connector

    Allow the tool to close with only the force of the inner spring. Do not force the tool closed. The tool is spun clockwise with a single finger resting against (point A) above. The tool will close fully when the cuts are completed. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 57 Remove the outer conductor using pliers at point D. Then slice the inner foam and remove it from the inner conductor. Slice the outer jacket at point C along the axis of the cable to the exposed outer conductor. The dimension of the exposed outer conductor should be about 0.95” (24mm). MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 58 This photo shows the lower body before it is clicked into final position. Press the lower body down onto the cable until it clicks into position. Insert the inner conductor into the flaring tool. The correct hole is labeled as ½”. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 59 Appendix A ‒ TDR Cable Preparation Rotate the Universal Trimming Tool until the outer conductor is flared around the connector lower body. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 60 Use open end wrenches to tighten the connector parts until there is no visible gap between the lower body and upper body. Never turn the upper body on the cable. Only tighten the lower body to the upper body. This is the completed TDR cable termination. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Connecting The Adaptor Cable

    Appendix A ‒ TDR Cable Preparation A.6 Connecting the Adaptor Cable The TDR Cable connector mates with the TDR Adaptor Cable. The other end of the cable mates with the TDR Instrument with a BNC connection. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 62: Appendix B - Vibrating Wire Measurement Configuration

    TDR cable. The CR6 provides connection for three Vibrating Wire gages. A multiplexer such as the Canary Systems MicroMux or MiniMux may also be installed to expand the measurement capability to 4 or 16 instruments.
  • Page 63 Units Conversion: Configure the conversion to alternate output units. ▪ Upper Channel Label: The unique identifier for the instrument temperature measurement. ▪ Upper Channel Device: Configures the temperature measurement to be made. ▪ Upper Channel Units: Configures the units of the temperature measurement. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 64 Appendix B ‒ Vibrating Wire Measurement Configuration Typical settings for a Vibrating Wire Piezometer are shown below with key settings highlighted: (Typical VW piezometer settings configured for Channel 1) For Channel 2 use the CHANNEL selector on the left to select Channel 2. MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 65 Label, Device and Units. When configuring the Upper Channel for a gage connected to the CR6, Vibrating Wire Thermistor must be selected as the Device. (The Upper Channel configured for a gage connected directly to a CR6) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 66: Multiplexer Configuration

    (The location of the Multiplexers button on the Program tab of the Logger form) The Configure Multiplexers form is displayed, showing the MUX selector on the left. Make sure MUX 1 is selected. (The Configure Multiplexers form, with MUX selector highlighted) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 67 When configuring the Channels, Vibrating Wire is the only option for Gage Type in the Measurements group. Example for Channel 1 is shown, using the same example VW piezometer as was used in the previous section. (Typical settings for a VW piezometer connected to a multiplexer) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...
  • Page 68 Select the Upper Channel tab to configure the temperature measurement, if required. When configuring the Upper Channel for a gage connected to a multiplexer, Vibrating Wire Thermistor must be selected as the Device. (The Upper Channel configured for a vibrating wire gage connected to a multiplexer) MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

  • Page 69: Configuring Vibrating Wire With An Avw200

    ▪ Device = AVW200 Thermistor Multiplexer ▪ Model = AVW2xx Multiplexer Channel A ▪ Gate Type = AVW200 VW (Changing this also change other values in the Measurement group.) Multiplexer Upper Channel ▪ Device = AVW200 Thermistor MLTDR-W-50S User's Guide...

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