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Summary of Contents for Syrinix PIPEMINDER S
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Safe Usage of PIPEMINDER-S ........................4 Revision History ............................5 Introduction ..............................6 Primary Functions ..........................6 Syrinix Severity Score (S3) ........................7 Timekeeping ............................7 Specification ............................8 Frost Protection ........................... 9 System Components ..........................10 SIM Installation and Configuration ......................12 To install the SIM card: ........................ - Page 3 Page 3 of 32 Flow Meter Input Modes ........................27 Plotting Data ............................27 Data Download ..........................28 Event Source Identification ........................29 PIPEMINDER-S Deployment ......................29 PIPEMINDER-S Manual GPS Time Synchronisation ................29 Source Identification ......................... 30 Common Problems ............................ 32 CSQ Reported as 99,99 at Start-Up.
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Page 4: Safe Usage Of Pipeminder-S
7. Do not place PIPEMINDER-S, accessories or battery pack on or near a heat source. 8. Do not incinerate. Syrinix hereby declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC, R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and further... -
Page 5: Revision History
Page 5 of 32 2 Revision History Document Number Date Changes 100592 November 2014 First Release 100593 November 2014 Added antenna options 100789 July 2016 Update for PIPEMINDER-S 100953 February 2018 Notes on frost protection 100692 March 2018 Notes on Timekeeping... -
Page 6: Introduction
2GB of Flash storage; and/or • sent to Syrinix's servers using the GPRS modem. For the daily summary data, the minimum, mean and maximum streams are calculated using every sample (at 128 S/s for pressure and 1 S/s for flow) of the 15 minute window. -
Page 7: Syrinix Severity Score (S3)
Upon deployment it is important to consider the intended use of the PIPEMINDER-S device. For applications that require a high degree of time accuracy Syrinix have made available software which incorporates a Network Time Protocol (NTP) function. NTP is a method to synchronise all participating device clocks within 50 to 100 milliseconds of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) via the cellular network. -
Page 8: Specification
Page 8 of 32 3.4 Specification General • Functions Real time pressure transient monitoring • Burst event data (in conjunction with Flow meter) • Pressure & flow delivery (when used with customer supplied flow meter) • Interface Remote managed alerts (SMS, Email) •... -
Page 9: Frost Protection
Page 9 of 32 3.5 Frost Protection It is possible to permanently damage the pressure transducer if it is not protected from frost. Under these conditions the pressures exerted by the expansion of freezing water can exceed the maximum burst pressure of the transducer. -
Page 10: System Components
Page 10 of 32 4 System Components... - Page 11 Page 11 of 32 101667 Figure 2: Device overview...
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Page 12: Sim Installation And Configuration
Initial configuration is best carried out somewhere comfortable and clean with a reliable internet connection. The following procedure will have been carried out by Syrinix if the SIM card and details were sent to us prior to PIPEMINDER-S being delivered. Before starting you will need: •... -
Page 13: To Configure Pipeminder-S To Use The Sim Card
2. Ensure that the side bar is visible by clicking the symbol 3. Download and install Syrinix Device Manager from the Help and Resources section 4. Select the device that you wish to configure from the Select a Device drop down box 5. - Page 14 Page 14 of 32 Figure 4: Configuration editor on RADAR...
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Page 15: Pipeminder-S Deployment
An SMS alert is sent to the configured mobile number; • A section of flow and pressure data containing the event is sent to Syrinix’s servers. PIPEMINDER-S can indicate whether the burst is upstream or downstream of the installed location. For fast burst events, which cause pressure transients, a more accurate location may be possible by following the procedure in section 8, Event Source Identification. -
Page 16: Flow Meter Connections
Page 16 of 32 Additional notes on making the hydraulic connection to the pipeline can be found in 6.8 At the Deployment Site. 6.5 Flow Meter Connections The flow meter inputs share an 8-way connector with the power input (see Error! Reference source not f ound.). -
Page 17: Antenna Selection
Page 17 of 32 6.6 Antenna Selection PIPEMINDER-S is shipped with an omnidirectional antenna with the blade and Chamber antennas being available as optional extras, see Error! Reference source not found.. Guidance on antenna selection is given Omnidirectional Antenna Blade Antenna Chamber Antenna Chamber, metal Requires good signal... -
Page 18: At The Deployment Site
5. The screen will display, in sequence: o The unique serial number of the PIPEMINDER-S; o “PipeMinder Syrinix Ltd”; o “Registering on Cellular Network”; o The IMEI number of the GPRS module and the signal strength at your current location;... -
Page 19: Usb Data Removal And Upload
1. Connect a battery to the PIPEMINDER-S (USB power is not sufficient when copying files off); 2. Connect the PIPEMINDER-S to the PC using the supplied USB lead; 3. Start Syrinix Device Manager; 4. Select device on Transfer Files tab;... -
Page 20: Remote Software Update
When cellular signal is available PIPEMINDER-S has the capability to remotely update system software via cellular network. 1. Open https://radar.syrinix.com 2. Select device to update. 3. Click on the manage tab. 4. Under edit PIPEMINDER settings check the current software version; remote update requires 100892 or higher. -
Page 21: Manual Software Update
Included with PIPEMINDER Set up 1. Ensure that all of the items in the “Prerequisites” table are to hand; 2. Download and install the latest version of the Syrinix Device Manager; 3. Login to RADAR at https://radar.syrinix.com/login 4. Select the relevant device by its serial number from the device list on the left panel. -
Page 22: Battery Life
4. Click on the Update Firmware group below; 5. Follow the instructions displayed on the Syrinix Device Manager; NOTE: The RED heartbeat light must come on. When asked, select the xxxxxx_PMS.bin which was downloaded in step 8 of section 2. - Page 23 Page 23 of 32 Battery performance will also be reduced in areas of poor signal strength, a CSQ score of below 8, or if the unit is left powered on with a damaged or disconnected antenna. Battery life will also be impacted if the device is subjected to extreme ambient temperatures for extended periods of time, such as 0°C<...
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Page 24: Radar
7.1 RADAR Address The RADAR (RADAR) can be found at: https://radar.syrinix.com The username and password issued to you by Syrinix will be required. 7.2 Devices, Sites and Groups RADAR has a hierarchical structure of devices, sites and groups. A device is an individual PIPEMINDER-S. - Page 25 Page 25 of 32 Parameter Function Default Impact on Flash / Modem Battery Life Data Usage S3 Sensitivity Adjusts the visibility on RADAR of Significant if > 7 transient data from the 128 S/s data events per week stored on the device. Modem Delay Setting no longer used.
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Page 26: Transient Sensitivity Adjustment
Page 26 of 32 Burst Flow Burst detection configuration Significant if > 15 Change parameter events per week Flow Mode See Table 1: Flow Meter Modes. Significant if > 15 events per week SMS Transient Send an SMS when a pressure Minimal Alerts transient is detected. -
Page 27: Flow Meter Input Modes
Page 27 of 32 7.5 Flow Meter Input Modes The flow meter inputs can be configured to work with a range of open collector pulse outputs. The mode is set in the “Flow Mode” field of the configuration editor on RADAR (see Table 7: Configuration Parameters). Setting Input 1 Input 2... -
Page 28: Data Download
Page 28 of 32 7.7 Data Download High sample rate data and the 15-minute mean / minimum / maximum / S3 data can all be downloaded from the RADAR as CSV files. The instructions on the Download menu should be followed. The time and date information in the CSV files is in a Unix epoch format which is the number of seconds since midnight January 1, 1970. -
Page 29: Event Source Identification
The time-fix of a transient event is improved the more often a GPS synchronisation is carried out and this is reflected in the accuracy of identifying the likely source, Syrinix recommend no longer than 21 days between GPS re-fixes. -
Page 30: Source Identification
Page 30 of 32 8.3 Source Identification If PIPEMINDER-S devices have been deployed to hydraulically surround the suspected event source (making it “in bracket”) then the following analysis may be applied. Figure 6: Example Deployment Figure 7: Captured Transient Events ( ��... - Page 31 1050 to 1280 m/s Asbestos Cement 900 to 1080 m/s MDPE 340 to 380 m/s Table 2: Example Wave Speeds There are many technical papers, presentations and discussions on source identification and the user is encouraged to contact Syrinix directly for further guidance.
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Page 32: Common Problems
Page 32 of 32 9 Common Problems 9.1 CSQ Reported as 99,99 at Start-Up. • Check that GPRS antenna is connected. • Check that SIM card is installed. • Check that SIM card is correctly orientated (not upside down), see Error! Reference source not found.. 9.2 CSQ Reported OK but Communications Fail (above ground).
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