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ECHO
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
October 2022
QR 775031 A6
340 The Bridge Street, Suite 204
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
(256) 430-3366
www.adsenv.com

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  • Page 1 In-1   ECHO Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual October 2022 QR 775031 A6 340 The Bridge Street, Suite 204 Huntsville, Alabama 35806 (256) 430-3366 www.adsenv.com...
  • Page 2 All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Notice of Proprietary Information The information contained herein represents the latest information available at the time of publication. ADS LLC reserves the right to make any changes or modifications to the content of this document, without notice, to reflect the latest changes to the equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Service ..............1-14 C H A P T E R 2 Initial Configuration and Activation Activating the ADS Installed SIM Card ......2-2 Downloading the QstartXML Software and Bluetooth® Driver Installing the Bluetooth Driver........2-3 Installing the QstartXML Software ....... 2-3 Creating and Configuring the Monitor Location ....
  • Page 4 General LRD Sensor Problems ......6-23 A P P E N D I X A SpecificationsA-1 ADS ECHO Monitor (9000-ECHO, 9000-ECHO-4VZ) Printed Circuit Board (ADS p/n 9000-0001) ..A-2 Sensor Specifications ..........A-3 Part NumbersB-1 A P P E N D I X B Table of Contents ...............

  • Page 5: Introduction And Overview

    C H A P T E R 1 Introduction and Overview ™ The Intrinsically Safe ADS ECHO is a cost-effective, easy-to-use, level monitoring system for overflow prevention. It provides continuous collection system monitoring, from early warning of level increase, to surcharge detection.

  • Page 6: System Component Overview

    ADS ECHO Monitor ADS ECHO Monitor The ECHO measures depth of flow using proven ADS echo ranging technology with advanced digital signal processing. A single, high-powered transducer housed inside a tuned parabolic reflector reliably reads up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the bottom of the reflector.
  • Page 7 Maintaining the monitor time and date • Measuring the wireless signal strength • Performing power management • Transmitting the stored and current data to the user’s PC, ADS FlowView ™ , a user’s email address, or an FTP Server • Initiating event and alarm notification The MPU allocates portions of memory to firmware (permanently stored software) and data storage.

  • Page 8: Fcc Part 15 And Industry Canada Compliance

    MPU components on the board. Battery The ECHO monitor is powered by an internal 9-volt alkaline battery pack (ADS p/n 9000-0004) mounted inside the enclosure. This battery pack provides the power for operating the monitor, handling communication, and sustaining the monitor wake-up circuitry. The monitor measures the battery voltages and signals a warning when the available power is low.

  • Page 9: Cellular Modem Information And Compliance

    If a customer-supplied antenna is preferable or required, consult an ADS representative prior to installing the antenna to ensure it will adequately support ECHO communications and compliance. If using the 9000-ECHO-4VZ, customers must use the ADS supplied antenna (9000-0080) if installing the antenna in the manhole.

  • Page 10: Echo System Certification

    The sensors housed in the ECHO monitor are approved IS sensors. Power The ECHO is powered by an internal 9-volt battery pack (ADS p/n 9000-0004). Note: Using a battery pack that is not ADS p/n 9000-0004 will void the warranty and IS certification of the monitor. Telemetry ®...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Restrictions

    Installing and/or swapping SIM card in the monitor If there are any questions about the procedures, warranty information, or level of service that can be performed on a monitor, please contact ADS through the contact information listed at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 12: Iecex (International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive) Hazardous Area Compliance

    EC Type Examination Certificate Sira 16ATEX2112X can also be used to substantiate conformance to applicable EU laws for IS equipment. Note: To access the latest version and entire content of the certificate, please contact ADS. IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive) Hazardous Area Compliance The ECHO is covered by certificate IECEx SIR 16.0043X.
  • Page 13 Introduction and Overview First Page of the ECHO IECEx Certificate of Conformity...

  • Page 14: Emc (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Compliance1-10

    1-10 ADS ECHO Manual EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Compliance The ECHO is tested and certified to comply with US, Canadian, and other international standards for Electromagnetic compatibility. The ECHO bears the CE mark. ECHO EMC Certificate of Conformity...

  • Page 15: Csa Hazardous Area Compliance

    A copy of the relevant DoC must also be shipped with each product. If you have any questions about the DoC, please contact ADS LLC by telephone at 1-877-237-9585 or email at adssupportcenter@idexcorp.com.
  • Page 16 1-12 ADS ECHO Manual Sample ECHO Declaration of Conformity – Page 1...
  • Page 17 Introduction and Overview 1-13 Sample ECHO Declaration of Conformity – Page 2...

  • Page 18: Product Warranty

    (2) years following the date of shipment from ADS. During this warranty period, upon satisfactory proof of a defect, the product may be returned for repair or replacement, at ADS’s sole option. No returns will be accepted unless the Owner has prepaid shipping and has received a prior authorization return number from ADS.

  • Page 19: Initial Configuration And Activation

    C H A P T E R 2 Initial Configuration and Activation For the most streamlined setup process, ADS recommends that communication with the ADS ECHO™ monitor be established in the office prior to leaving for installation. This chapter will cover all the initial steps for configuration and activation of the monitor, and preparing the monitor for installation: •...

  • Page 20: Activating The Ads Installed Sim Card

    SIM Punch-out Card AT&T (top) and Verizon LTE-M (bottom) Wait for a return email from ADS. The email will contain the IP address of the SIM card and its associated phone number. Using a permanent marker, write the IP address and its associated phone number on empty space on the card and save the card for future reference, as needed.

  • Page 21: Downloading The Qstartxml Software And Bluetooth® Driver

    Initial Configuration and Activation Hold the Blue ADS magnet (ADS p/n 8000-0460) on the WAKE activation point for 25 to 30 seconds until the SENSE LED illumines magenta. Hold the magnet for an additional 1 to 2 seconds, then quickly remove the magnet. The SENSE light will begin to rapidly flash a green light and the COMMS LED will be a solid green until connected to the network.

  • Page 22: Launching The Qstartxml Software

    ADS recommends using the Bluetooth connection for initial configuration and activation of the monitor. Launching the QstartXML Software Launch the QstartXML software by selecting Start > All Programs > ADS LLC > QstartXML > ® ® QstartXML from the Microsoft...
  • Page 23 Note: The user will not be notified of differences in the XML before the overwrite occurs. Select the Use ADS Dates for CSV checkbox to store collected data in CSV files using the ADS date format. When this option is not selected, QstartXML stores the CSV data in the local Windows- configured regional date format.

  • Page 24: Qstartxml Main Screen

    ADS ECHO Manual QstartXML Main Screen Once the settings have been configured, launching the QstartXML software will open the main screen. QstartXML Main Screen The Monitor section displays and allows the user to modify details related to monitor identification, communication, and sampling rate. The Functions section includes the capabilities for performing various operations involving the monitor as well as accessing the online help for QstartXML.
  • Page 25 Initial Configuration and Activation QstartXML Main Screen Showing the New Default Location Enter a name for the new location in the Location Name field. This associated drop-down list contains all the locations available in the local network designated previously on the Settings dialog as the Data Path.

  • Page 26: Selecting And Editing Devices

    ADS ECHO Manual 10. For Height, enter the distance from the bottom of the pipe to the crown (top or peak) of the pipe. For Width, enter the horizontal distance across the widest portion of the pipe (this is disabled for circular installations).
  • Page 27 Initial Configuration and Activation Select the devices that are desired to assign to the current location from the Available Devices dialog box. To select multiple devices, press and hold down the Control (Crtl) key on your keyboard while selecting the individual devices. The device must be highlighted in the selection box to ensure QstartXML includes the device in the XML.
  • Page 28 • Advanced – Select this button to access the Advanced Parameters dialog. Note: Modifications to the Advanced Parameters should only be performed by ADS personnel or under their guidance. Therefore, ADS recommends leaving the default settings in place. Advanced Parameters Dialog •...
  • Page 29 ECHO to read higher, a negative offset lower. If the adjustment necessary to have the ECHO LRDEPTH readings match the manually measured depth readings is greater than 1-2 inches (25 to 50 mm), ADS recommends reconfirming manual measurements and/or adjusting the March and September temperatures.
  • Page 30 2-12 ADS ECHO Manual Editing the Time Zone Device Time Zone Device Dialog • Time Zone – Select the time zone in which the selected ECHO monitor is located. Time Zone is a required device and must be configured before monitor activation.
  • Page 31 High Level alarm when it is in use. ADS recommends setting this value at least 2 inches higher than the value designated for High Level.
  • Page 32 Server – Enter the numeric IP address for the FTP server to which the monitor will deliver data. The ADS FTP server numeric IP address is 64.14.232.6. This FTP server is for internal ADS use only. Customers wishing to use the ADS FTP server should contact ADS Client Services to see what arrangements can be made.
  • Page 33 CSV Format – Select the option corresponding to the type and format of the data the monitor will upload to the FTP server. − ADS – Choose this option to deliver all the entity data from the monitor to the designated FTP server. −...
  • Page 34 Store – Select this checkbox to store the temperature of the monitor at the designated sample rate. Modem Setup Tab Note: The following Modem Setup process only applies to monitors with ADS supplied AT&T private static or customer supplied SIM cards. Monitors using ADS supplied AT&T public static or Verizon LTE-M SIMs already have the identifying information necessary for wireless communication.
  • Page 35 Initial Configuration and Activation 2-17 Enter or edit the password corresponding to the APN in the Value 2 field. Click the Add button to add the APN or modifications to the table, and then click on the OK button. The new APN should be available for selection from the Provider drop-down list on the Modem Setup tab or the modified information should display in the Username and/or Password fields once the corresponding provider/APN is selected.

  • Page 36: Activating The Monitor

    ADS SMTP server, please provide the external static IP address to ADS Client Services. They will see if the IP address can be added to the permitted list of IP addresses supported by the server.
  • Page 37 In QstartXML, verify the configuration parameters are correct, select the desired Location, and select Bluetooth for the Connect type. Hold the blue ADS Magnet (P/N 8000-0460) on the Bluetooth activation point on the ECHO monitor. Hold it until the COMMS LED (closest to the T-handle) begins flashing deep blue. This should take approximately 5-10 seconds.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Modem Power Parameters

    2-20 ADS ECHO Manual Configuring the Modem Power Parameters QstartXML enables the user to configure the monitor for uninterrupted modem communications or for modem downtime during specific periods throughout each day of the week. Using the Modem Power option in QstartXML to configure the monitor to power down the wireless modem during specific hours of the day conserves battery power.
  • Page 39 Initial Configuration and Activation 2-21 Modem Power Configuration Dialog Click on one of the following buttons in order to apply power saving settings for all seven days of the week: Set All On – Choose this button to configure the monitor to provide uninterrupted power to the modem 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Page 40: Verifying Wireless Communication

    2-22 ADS ECHO Manual Note: For all future communications following the initial activation, change the Connect designation to Wireless to perform remote communications if the ECHO has a public static or private static SIM card installed. Verifying Wireless Communication It is recommended that wireless communication be verified before installation of the monitor.

  • Page 41: Hardware Installation

    Investigating Site Characteristics • Gathering Parts and Supplies, as needed Note: The Blue ADS Magnet is safe to use around computers, cellular phones, and other electronic devices. It is not powerful enough to risk negatively affecting or damaging devices. •...

  • Page 42: Investigating Site Characteristics

    Mounting Bar, as needed 8000-0450 or 9000-0097-S Wall Mount, as needed 8000-0484 Note: The Blue ADS Magnet is safe to use around computers, cellular phones, and other electronic devices. It is not powerful enough to risk negatively affecting or damaging devices.

  • Page 43: Gathering Tools And Equipment

    See Installing the Antenna for more information on determining whether to perform an in-manhole or out of manhole antenna installation. Note: If the antenna is to be installed outside the manhole, ADS recommends the antenna be installed prior to installing the ECHO monitor into the manhole.

  • Page 44: Measuring Manhole Depth

    ADS ECHO Manual • Patching and sealing materials for tarmac and for sealing the cable hole into the manhole • Cable ties for securing cable coils • Generator or other power source (for the hammer drill) • Dry sand •...
  • Page 45 Hardware Installation Passing Mounting Bar Tether Behind Top Rung Use the J-Hook to pull the large loop under the rung and upward. Using J-Hook to Pull Tether Up From Top Rung Pass the untethered end of the Mounting Bar through the large loop, “tying” the tether to the rung. Passing Untethered End Through Large Loop...
  • Page 46 ADS ECHO Manual Cinching Tether to the Top Rung Note: If the manhole location does not have rungs, install the tether using anchor bolts. Install a ¼-inch x 2 ¼-inch anchor bolt and secure the tether using an anchor cable tie. Then, attach to the Mounting Bar.
  • Page 47 Hardware Installation Parallel Mount c) If the invert is offset from the center, rotate the Mounting Bar appropriately so the sensor housing can be pointed directly into the invert, as shown in the diagram below. Mount Rotation to Accommodate Offset d) If the invert takes a bend as it runs through the manhole, rotate the Mounting Bar appropriately to accommodate the bend, as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 48: Installing The Stainless Steel Wall Mount Bar

    ADS ECHO Manual With the Mounting Bar in the proper orientation regarding the invert, turn the knob to extend the rod to just short of the manhole frame walls. The Mounting Bar should be installed a minimum of 14 inches (355.6 mm) below the rim of the manhole, which minimizes the risk that the bar would be struck when...
  • Page 49 Hardware Installation Stainless Steel Mount Bar Over the Flow Drill a 3/8-inch (0.95cm) diameter hole through the top mounting hole, into the manhole wall. The hole must have a minimum depth of 1 ¼ inches (3.18 cm). Drilling the First Hole With the anchor nut threaded to approximately one thread from the end of the stud (to protect the threads), hammer one of the anchors from the mounting kit (included) into the drilled hole until seated, then remove the nut.
  • Page 50 3-10 ADS ECHO Manual Installing the First Anchor Bolt Place the top mounting hole of the bracket over the anchor stud and thread and tighten the nut. Securing the Stainless Steel Wall Mount With the First Nut With the wall plate vertical, drill through the lower bracket hole, into the wall. Again, the hole must have a...
  • Page 51 Hardware Installation 3-11 Drilling the Second Hole As in Step 4, drive the remaining anchor stud through the bracket, into the drilled hole, until seated. Then thread and tighten the nut. Securing the Stainless Steel Wall Mount With the Second Nut Use a torpedo level (or similar) to verify the pipe portion of the Stainless Steel Wall Mount is horizontally level.

  • Page 52: Adding Extension Rods To The Mounting Bar

    Adding Extension Rods to the Mounting Bar If the manhole is larger than standard-sized openings, utilize one Mounting Bar Extension Rod (ADS p/n 8000-0481) for frames extending 28 inches (711 mm) to 36 inches (914 mm), and two Mounting Bar...
  • Page 53 Hardware Installation 3-13 Extension Rod From the untethered end of the Mounting Bar, carefully remove the black rubber foot off the end of the gray threaded plug. Removing the Black Rubber Foot Unscrew and remove the gray threaded plug. Removing the Gray Threaded Plug Screw and hand-tighten the Extension Rod onto the end of the Mounting Bar.

  • Page 54: Installing Wall Mount Bar

    If the manhole or manhole frame will not accommodate a standard Mounting Bar with or without extensions, utilize the Wall Mount Bar (ADS p/n 8000-0484) for installation. Select location of Wall Mount Bar installation. Make sure the sensor will have a clear view of the invert.

  • Page 55: In-Manhole Antenna Installation Instructions

    If a rung or mounting bar exists in the manhole, use a cable tie to secure the antenna. Position the antenna as flat and parallel to the manhole lid as possible with the ADS logo facing up. If no mounting bar or rung exists or if the ECHO monitor has been installed well-below the manhole rim, install an L-bracket (using a lag bolt) to the manhole wall just below the manhole rim and secure the antenna to the L-bracket.
  • Page 56 Choose a location that is as flat as possible with a stable base material. For optimum operations, the 9000-ECHO-4VZ (9000-0080) antenna must be installed as flat as possible and parallel to the ground with the ADS logo facing up. •...
  • Page 57 12. Sprinkle a thick (approximately 1/8 inch) layer of sand over the asphalt, and then pound the sand lightly into the surface. The sand must be used to ensure the asphalt does not adhere to objects, such as vehicle tires, while drying. ADS recommends dusting the surface with sand once again before leaving the site.

  • Page 58: Connecting The Antenna To The Monitor

    3-18 ADS ECHO Manual Note: Do not bundle the antenna and sensor cables together. This can significantly diminish antenna and sensor signal strength, disrupting communications and limiting sensor accuracy. Note: To prevent signal loss and damage to the cable and antenna, do not kink or bend the antenna cable when coiling.

  • Page 59: Installing Echo Onto Mounting Bar

    3-19 Installing ECHO onto Mounting Bar ADS recommends placing and securing a temporary tether on the ECHO prior to installation in the manhole to prevent it from falling into the manhole while in the process of installing onto the Mounting Bar.

  • Page 60: Measuring Physical Offset Of Echo

    3-20 ADS ECHO Manual Fully tighten the handle, such that the ECHO monitor does not move on the Mounting Bar (either sliding forward or backward, or moving side to side), again ensuring the ECHO stays level during its final tightening. Remove the temporary tether.
  • Page 61 Hardware Installation 3-21 Manhole Depth and Physical Offset Measurements...
  • Page 62 C H A P T E R 4 Final Configuration and Confirmation After installation of the ADS ECHO™ monitor and setting up communication, it is necessary to update the installation parameters and reactivate the monitor for it to begin recording accurate data.

  • Page 63: Updating To Final Configuration

    ADS ECHO Manual Updating to Final Configuration After the ECHO has been installed in the manhole, the monitor’s configuration in QstartXML must be updated to reflect the actual measurements from the site. The Long Range Depth device must be reconfigured. Input the measured values for Manhole Depth and Physical Offset.

  • Page 64: Reactivating The Monitor

    Configuration and Activation 4-3 Reactivating the Monitor When the final configuration settings are complete, the user will need to reactivate the monitor. The process will be the same as the Activating the Monitor section in Chapter 2, with the addition of setting the Accelerometer and performing a test of the LRD sensor.

  • Page 65: Collecting Data From The Monitor

    ADS ECHO Manual Long Range Depth Dialog – Test Collecting Data from the Monitor QstartXML enables the user to collect and review data from the monitor on demand when the ECHO modem is not in the Power Saving mode. On-demand data collection is available from monitors equipped with SIM cards with static IP addresses through wireless, remote communication or monitors equipped with SIM cards having either static or dynamic IP addresses on-site through Bluetooth communication.
  • Page 66 Configuration and Activation 4-5 network directory for the current location. Edit a particular value in the Start date or time field by selecting the existing value and entering a new value or using the up/down arrows to scroll to the desired value.
  • Page 67 ADS ECHO Manual Use the scroll bars on the table to navigate to the specific data to be viewed. Sort the data in the table by clicking on the heading corresponding to the desired data to be sorted. Clicking on the DateTime heading enables the user to switch between viewing the most recent and the oldest data collected from the monitor.
  • Page 68 Modbus holding registers wirelessly through the internal cellular modem. Note: The 9000-ECHO-4VZ using Verizon LTE-M communications does not support Modbus TCP/IP unless the ADS SIM card has been replaced with a SIM card activated on the customer’s Verizon VPN.

  • Page 69: Establishing A Modbus Connection

    ADS ECHO Manual Establishing a Modbus Connection The SCADA or process control system connects to the ECHO through a cellular wireless modem in the monitor using Modbus TCP. Note: The ECHO monitor only supports Modbus TCP/IP connections. Note: The 9000-ECHO-4VZ monitor does not support Modbus communications through the ADS VPN.

  • Page 70: Modbus Data Registers

    Note: Modbus holding registers start at 40001. To address them with a Modbus Read Holding Register command, use an address of 0 (zero), which will return data for register 40001. ADS uses two Modbus registers to return one little-endian floating point number. Registers that are not updated by the monitor will contain a value of 0.0.
  • Page 71 ADS ECHO Manual Description Qstart Entity Standard Units of Registers Measure Full Pipe FULL PIPE 40017-40018 Overflow OVERFLOW 40019-40020 Battery Voltage BTYVOLT Volts 40021-40022 Cellular Signal 40023-40024 Strength...
  • Page 72 • Maintaining the System Components • Replacing System ComponentsTroubleshooting Tools • Troubleshooting Note: Further information on frequently asked questions pertaining to the ECHO can be found on the ADS website at http://www.adsenv.com/content/echo-faqs.

  • Page 73: Maintaining The System Components

    Note: The only service or maintenance activities ADS permits within the monitor chassis are battery pack, SIM card, and processor fuse replacement. Therefore, please do not handle, alter, modify, remove, or replace any other components inside the monitor.
  • Page 74 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Select the type of log you want to view from the Log Type drop-down list. The Logs box displays all the logs available in the local directory or network for the selected location and log type. Available Log Types for ECHO Select the date and time corresponding to the log you want to view from the Logs box, and then click on the View button.

  • Page 75: Replacing System Components

    Check the battery voltage using QstartXML. ADS also recommends verifying the battery voltage after collecting data. Replace the battery pack (ADS p/n 9000-0004) as soon as possible whenever the voltage reads below 6.0 volts or QstartXML provides a Battery Low battery status.
  • Page 76 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Use the enclosed Allen wrench to fully loosen the 6 screws holding the top of the enclosure to the bottom where the battery pack is housed. Disconnect the battery pack cable connector from the PCB. Press and hold down the center tab on the battery pack cable connector and pull it out from the circuit board power cable connector.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Sim Card In The Monitor

    The ECHO comes with a SIM card pre-installed. If a SIM card not supplied by ADS is to be used, the installed SIM card will need to be replaced.
  • Page 78 Disconnect the battery and place the top of the ECHO on an easily accessed workspace. Make a note of the IP address and then insert the SIM card. If installing a SIM card that is not supplied by ADS or is not a public, static SIM, refer to Chapter 2 for configuration of the Modem Setup device prior to reactivating the monitor.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Fuse In The Monitor

    ECHO board. The fuse is a special ATEX/IECEx approved fuse (ADS p/n 508071) that may be replaced upon a power supply failure. The fuse must NOT be substituted with any other type of fuse.
  • Page 80 12. Once the monitor is reassembled and the battery is reconnected, follow the steps of Viewing Monitor Activity Logs. 13. The ADS QstartXML software generates detailed logs of many activities performed involving the monitor, such as activation, data collection, and firmware downloading. These logs, contained in the local directory or network, are available immediately following the activity and for future access to historical information.
  • Page 81 6-10 ADS ECHO Manual 15. Click on the Logs button in the Functions section to display the Logs dialog. Logs Dialog 16. Select the type of log you want to view from the Log Type drop-down list. The Logs box displays all the logs available.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Tools

    SENSE - The LED furthest from the T-handle provides information related to CPU activity, serial ⚫ communication, data logging, and firmware upgrading. ECHO LEDs The use of the blue magnet (ADS p/n 8000-0460) influences the LEDs. These interactions are shown in the tables below. Magnet Interactions with SENSE LED Magnet Functions...

  • Page 83: Initializing Echo Activities With Text Messaging Commands

    6-12 ADS ECHO Manual Magnet Interactions with COMMS LED LED Color Magnet Functions Magnet Hold Time Cellular OFF Cellular Not Cellular Registered Registered Indicate Magnet < 1 Second Green On (Solid) Green Slow Detected Flashing Bluetooth Pairing 5-20 Seconds Blue Flashing...

  • Page 84: Upgrading The Monitor Firmware

    CONFIRM command. Upgrading the Monitor Firmware The ADS QstartXML software enables you to download updated firmware to an ECHO monitor that may include new features and capabilities or performance improvements and enhancements. ECHO firmware can be downloaded from http://www.adsenv.com/content/software-downloads.

  • Page 85: Upgrading Modem Firmware (9000-Echo-4Vz Only)

    ADS ECHO Manual Upgrading Modem Firmware (9000-ECHO-4VZ only) Note: The following firmware upgrade should only be performed in instances where ADS has notified the customer that the Verizon LTE-M modem firmware needs updating. Note: This modem firmware upgrade process applies ONLY to ADS monitors equipped with a Verizon LTE-M SIM card.

  • Page 86: Running Diagnostics On The Device

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-15 Schedule FOTA Update dialog Review the Update Available information in the resulting Schedule FOTA Update window. • If the Update Available value is Yes, the Schedule button is enabled. Select the Schedule button to initiate the automated upgrade and then Close the dialog and hang up. The upgrade process will perform automatically at the next monitor wakeup interval and may take several minutes.

  • Page 87: Increasing Bluetooth Dongle Signal Strength

    USB extension cable can be purchased. Ensure it is A Male to A Female. An example is shown below. The dongle will be inserted into the female end of the extension cable. ADS recommends securing the dongle to the cable with Scotch 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing tape...

  • Page 88: Extension Cable With Bluetooth Dongle Connected

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-17 to prevent any risk of the dongle falling into the sewer. If removed for normal use, the tape will not leave any residue on the dongle. Female End of Extension Cable Male End of Extension Cable Extension Cable with Bluetooth Dongle Extension Cable with Bluetooth Dongle Connected...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Direct Serial Connection to the Monitor If the Bluetooth and wireless communication methods are unsuccessful, serial connection to the monitor is available via the direct connection cable (ADS p/n 9000-0028) and a computer running the QstartXML software. Direct Connection Cable Connected to Board Go to http://www.adsenv.com/softwaredownloads.

  • Page 90: Interpreting The Monitor Leds

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-19 Interpreting the Monitor LEDs The LEDs on top of the ECHO monitor provide status information related to activities such as monitor communications, operation, and data transfer. The following tables provide a description of the activities that the colors represent on the LEDs for use in ensuring proper operation, verifying communications, and performing troubleshooting.

  • Page 91: General Monitor Problems

    Cause Circuit board may be faulty. Re-attempt communication with monitor. Possible Solutions Replace the monitor if defective. Contact your regional ADS representative. Problem Gap exists within the collected data. Monitor time may be incorrect. Possible Cause Monitor firmware or variable file may be corrupt.
  • Page 92 Monitor firmware or variable file may be corrupt. Verify the start time of the data collect and recollect. Possible Solutions Verify whether the monitor has been activated, and activate if necessary. Check monitor time, and reset clock if necessary. Contact your regional ADS representative.

  • Page 93: General Communication Problems

    Wireless carrier account has not been activated or set up correctly. Verify the correct cryout address for alarm notification Possible through emailing or text messaging. Solutions Verify that wireless carrier activated and correctly set up account. Contact your regional ADS representative.

  • Page 94: General Lrd Sensor Problems

    Re-orient the sensor to be directly over the invert and/or away from the drop connection, if present. Move ECHO to manhole without drop connection. Clean the sensor area and wipe away any moisture. Contact your regional ADS representative. The ECHO is sending false alarms. Problem Possible Orientation over the invert is incorrect.
  • Page 95 6-24 ADS ECHO Manual The monitor is recording “0” or negative depths Problem Values for manhole depth and/or physical offset in Possible QstartXML are incorrect. Causes The temperature compensation values for March and/or September are outside of reasonable values for the site.

  • Page 96: Ads Echo Monitor (9000-Echo, 9000-Echo-4Vz)

    A P P E N D I X A Specifications This appendix contains specifications for the both ADS ECHO monitors: 9000-ECHO and 9000-ECHO- 4VZ. ADS ECHO Monitor (9000-ECHO, 9000-ECHO-4VZ) The following table contains the specifications for the ECHO monitor. Single assembly, injection-molded, glass-filled Enclosure polycarbonate meeting IP 68 standards.

  • Page 97: Printed Circuit Board (Ads P/N 9000-0001

    Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D, T3 (152°C); Ex ia IIB T3 (152°C) Ga; Class I Zone 0 AEx T3 (152°C) Ga Printed Circuit Board (ADS p/n 9000-0001) The following table contains the specifications for the printed circuit board (PCB).

  • Page 98: Sensor Specifications

    Specifications LED Indicators SENSE LED: Colors indicate Sensor firing, CPU serial communications, data logging, and firmware upgrade activities. COMMS LED: Colors indicate modem communication, power, and registration. Calculating the Total Days of Storage Available This section includes a special equation to use in determining the number of days of data that can be stored in the ECHO monitor memory based on a specific application.
  • Page 99 ADS ECHO Manual Drift 0.00 inches (0 mm) Temperature Actual sensor temperature is used in combination with the seasonal manhole temperature to obtain Compensation the best depth accuracy and precision The Sealed Gauge Pressure sensor is an overflow sensor that can detect surcharge levels near the manhole lid.
  • Page 100 A P P E N D I X B Part Numbers This appendix lists the part numbers for the most commonly ordered and used ADS ECHO system parts. Monitor 9000-ECHO MONITOR, LEVEL, W/PRESS, IS 9000-ECHO-4VZ MONITOR, LEVEL, W/PRESS, IS, VERZ, 4GLTEM...
  • Page 101 ADS ECHO Manual Monitor Replacement Parts 9000-0004 BATTERY PACK, 9-VOLT, RAIII/ECHO 508071 FUSE, MOLDED, 315MA, 250V, TH, SLOW BLOW TOOL, HEX KEY, T-HANDLE, 9”L, 3/32 509063 RETAINER, E-RING, HDUTY, 3/8” SHAFT 509076...
  • Page 102 In-1 Index setting up Qstart parameters ......2-4 troubleshooting ..........6-23 verifying wireless communication ....2-21 activation ............. 2-18 viewing logs ..........6-2, 6-9 reactivation ............4-3 wireless .............. 1-4 activation logs ..........6-2, 6-9 compliance alarms ATEX ..............1-7 editing the notification information ....
  • Page 103 In-2 ADS ECHO Manual editing the alarms device ......... 2-11 tools and equipment ........... 3-3 editing the data delivery device ....... 2-13 intrinsic safety (IS) ..........1-6 editing the long range depth device ....2-9 maintenance ............1-7 editing the notification information ....2-16 tools ..............
  • Page 104 In-3 inspection ............6-2 editing the data delivery device ....... 2-13 installation editing the long range depth device ....2-9 mounting bar ..........3-5 editing the notification information ....2-16 parts and supplies ........... 3-2 editing the time zone device ......2-11 tools and equipment ........
  • Page 105 In-4 ADS ECHO Manual configuring the modem power parameters ..2-20 installing the Bluetooth driver ......2-3 wall mount bar Modbus .............. 5-2 installation ............3-10 troubleshooting ..........6-23 warranty ............... 1-15 verification ............2-21 wireless communication ........1-4...

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