In-situ VuLink CI Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 VuLink CI Operator’s Manual In-Situ, Inc | 221 E. Lincoln Ave | Fort Collins, CO 80524 | USA 2022-01-18 | 0094842...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using VuLink with an FTP Server ..............................16 Connecting a Pulse Instrument to VuLink ..........................18 Setting Up a Pulse Instrument with VuSitu ..........................19 Add the instrument to VuLink..............................19 Configure it.....................................19 Understanding VuLink SIM Cards ..............................21 Updating VuLink ....................................21 Controls .......................................22 Specifications ....................................23 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 3: Symbols
WEEE Directive: Disposing of VuLink at the end of its useful life In accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive of 2005 and later Directives, VuLink should not be discarded with regular household waste. Check local electronic/electrical waste regulations before disposing of a VuLink device. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 4: Safety Information
A blinking red and green battery LED indicates a problem with the batteries. Do not deploy the VuLink in this condition. Check batteries and reinstall as necessary. Installing the Antenna Use only In-Situ recommended cellular antennas. Maintain a safe distance of at least 14cm from the antenna and VuLink when the device is in operation. 1-970-498-1500... -
Page 5: Required Components
View data, manage Communicate with VuLink on any instruments, create Bluetooth-enabled mobile device alarms, and modify and the VuSitu mobile app. VuLink settings in your browser. Batteries In-Situ recommends Saft LM33600 batteries for your VuLink. Find them at https://bit.ly/2Qmtmwe. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 6: Accessories
Part #: 0101000 To attach pulse instruments and devices that don’t have a Twist- Lock connector, use the Load-Bearing Universal Adapter. Mounting Kit Part #: 0095570 The Mounting Kit lets you attach VuLink to a pole, wall, or other structure. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 7: How It Works
How it Works Topic header Using VuLink in any manner not specified by the manufacturer (In-Situ) may impair the device’s built-in protections. Carabiner VuLink hangs from the top of a well with the detachable carabiner. VuLink Telemetry Device VuLink provides power to monitoring instruments, transmits data to the cloud, and notifies you when maintenance is required. - Page 8 VuLink Quickstart Guide Create a HydroVu account. Go to the telemetry page. Visit hydrovu.com and create an account. Click the telemetry page link in the menu on the left side of the page. Then click Add a VuLink. Scan the QR code on your Attach the antenna and connect an instrument.
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Page 9: Setting Up Vulink
Press Save. the screen. and sync with HydroVu Connecting to a cellular network can take up to 10 minutes the first time VuLink powers up or when VuLink hasn’t been powered up in several weeks or months 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 10: Adding Instruments
All five LEDs illuminate when VuLink is powered on. The color of an LED indicates status. Battery status Solid green Blinking red Battery power is at least Battery power is 75%. between 25% and 50%. Solid red Blinking green Battery power is less Battery power is than 25% between 50% and 75%. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... - Page 11 Cloud connection status Blinking green Blinking red Connecting and Unclaimed device uploading data to HydroVu Solid red Solid green Failed to connect to HydroVu.com Upload successful Bluetooth connection status Blinking blue Ready to connect Solid blue Bluetooth connected 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...
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Page 12: Logging With Vulink
Pressing the VuLink button for 5 seconds or longer will stop the active VuLink log. Create a new log in VuSitu to configure custom log settings. If no user-created log is configured, VuLink will automatically create a default log to collect all parameters at 1 hour intervals. Logs on connected instruments are not affected. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 13: Using Hydrovu
Use HydroVu to create logs, configure alarms, and modify VuLink’s settings. Sidebar Menu Options/HydroVu Pages View your data See Locations Create and edit dashboards Configure telemetry devices Manage alarms Upload data Set up notifications Edit calculated parameters Manage users 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 14: Using Vulink With Vusitu
Connected Telemetry Device Screen Access help Access menu. information. View and make changes to instruments connected to a VuLink. Specifiy a destination Create and for uploads, modify logs. like HydroVu or an FTP Adjust VuLink server. and instrument settings. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 15: Creating Alarms
Tap Settings from the To create an alarm, tap Select the parameter Add a real-time alarm. menu, and then choose that should trigger the Real-Time Alarms. alarm and set the limits. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 16: Using Vulink With An Ftp Server
Tap Upload Missing Tap Start. Access the Telemetry Enter a starting date and Data. Cloud Service screen as time, or a starting record shown above. number. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... - Page 17 Read the pop-up If the upload is message about data successful, VuSitu charges. Tap Send Data if displays a confirmation. you wish to continue. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...
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Page 18: Connecting A Pulse Instrument To Vulink
Universal Adapter. Refer to the following table when connecting a pulse instrument to VuLink via a Rugged Cable. Rugged Cable Wire Legend Wire Color Signal Brown Pulse Output Black Ground Power (optional) Blue Unused Green Unused White Unused 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 19: Setting Up A Pulse Instrument With Vusitu
Press the Add button in Press OK to dismiss it. VuSitu. Configure it. Tap the Connected Tap the instrument. Select low or high Low frequency: Choose Instruments dropdown. frequency. one of the three built-in parameters or create a custom parameter. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... - Page 20 Enter a minimum and maximum value. maximum frequency in the pulse instrument message. hertz. configuration. A custom parameter can be anything you want (for example, snow or precipitation), but you must select one of VuSitu’s built-in unit types. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...
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Page 21: Understanding Vulink Sim Cards
SIM fails, VuLink uses the built-in SIM instead. Built-in SIM If an external SIM card isn’t present, VuLink uses its built-in SIM for all communication. Updating VuLink The automatic update option ensures that VuLink always has the current firmware. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 22: Controls
Controls LEDs on VuLink’s control panel indicate the device’s status. 1 Carabiner 2 Bluetooth status 3 Battery status 4 Connection status 5 Network connection status 6 Cloud connection status 7 Antenna 8 Power 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com... -
Page 23: Specifications
B12(700), B13(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B28(700) Protocols HTTPS (HydroVu), SMS (alarms) Built-in free** global roaming (see Network List Addendum for details: Data Provider in-situ.com/VuLinkNetworks), additional single 4FF slot for 3rd party SIM support Antenna SMA-M connector Up to 3m accuracy, built-in antenna... - Page 24 Device: IP68 System: Up to IP68 per antenna specification Protocols Modbus over RS-485, SDI-12, Pulse low/high frequencies (max 40 khz) 1 In-Situ Twistlock (supports multiple instruments via Rugged Cable Splitter, Connectors TROLL Net Hub, or Load-Bearing Universal Adapter) Simultaneous Up to 8 instruments (total maximum of 75mA provided to connected...
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