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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Revision History ............................5 Primary Functions ............................6 Leak Detection ............................. 6 Burst Detection (Optional) ........................6 Syrinix Severity Score S3 ........................6 Specification ..............................7 System components ............................ 8 SIM Installation and Configuration ......................10 6.1 To install the SIM card: .......................... 10 To configure PIPEMINDER-T to use the SIM card: ..................
  • Page 3 Page 3 of 32 15. Transient Sensitivity Adjustment (S3) ....................... 28 16. Data Download ............................29 17. Common Problems ............................ 30 18. Further Help and Advice ..........................31...

  • Page 4: Safe Usage Of Pipeminder-T

    Syrinix for guidance. 6. Use only electrical attachments and accessories supplied by Syrinix. Syrinix cannot be responsible for the performance of the instrument when used with non-approved parts. A USB cable is provided in the box.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Page 5 of 32 Revision History Document Number Date Revision PT-EN26-001_ 02/01/2018 PT-EN26-001_ 01/03/2018 PT-EN26-001_ 03/03/2018...

  • Page 6: Primary Functions

    A fusion of sensors that include a hydrophone in direct contact with the water and a geophone in contact with the pipe wall enables PIPEMINDER T to precisely identify small leaks in advance of becoming catastrophic failures. High resolution pressure monitoring and analysis allows the user to manage pipeline assets and identify associated risks within their networks.

  • Page 7: Specification

    Page 7 of 32 4. Specification GENERAL • Functions Automatic leak detection • Pressure & flow delivery (when used with customer supplied flow meter) • Burst detection with real time notification (when used with customer supplied flow meter) • Real time pressure transient monitoring (optional) •...

  • Page 8: System Components

    Page 8 of 32 *Note: More detailed specifications regarding the battery can be found in the Syrinix rechargeable battery operation and maintenance manual System components Part no. 100769 Control Unit...
  • Page 9 Page 9 of 32 Part no. 100755 Part No. 100183 Sensor Head Sensor Head O Ring Part no. 101601 Part no. 101610 Part no. 101602 12V 100Ah Rechargeable battery Battery to control unit 2 meter lead 12V 10A Battery charger Part no.

  • Page 10: Sim Installation And Configuration

    Page 10 of 32 6. SIM Installation and Configuration • PIPEMINDER-T Units provided with a SIM card data plan will not require SIM installation and configuration upon initial receipt and will be ready to deploy immediately. • All users who have a requirement to install a new or replacement SIM card please refer to Chapter 6.1 before deployment.

  • Page 11: To Configure Pipeminder-T 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 12 Page 12 of 32 Figure 4: TRM Config Application Figure 5: Configuration editor on RADAR...

  • Page 13: Site Selection

    Once the sensor head installation is complete the unit is submersible (1.5m for 2 weeks continuous). The installation should be carried out in dry conditions. If the installation site is known to exceed these submersible parameters, then Syrinix should be notified at date of order.

  • Page 14: Kiosk Bollard And Utility Chamber Requirements

    Page 14 of 32 Figure 7: PIPEMINDER-T Sensor Head 8.2 Kiosk Bollard and utility chamber requirements Each PIPEMINDER-T sensor head has an accompanying enclosure to house the System components and rechargeable battery unit. The requirements below are quite general with only the following specific requirements. In the case of bollard installations, the equipment is installed off site onto the steel mounting plate and delivered to site as a complete unit to be mounted on the pre-constructed base.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Check GPS signal If any of the above checks fail, then the system should not be deployed. This should be reported to the designated prime contractor or Syrinix technical support for further advice. 9.4 Sensor head cable installation (Kiosk/Bollard/Chamber) 1. Using the rope pull the Cable through the cable conduit between the Chamber and the Kiosk/bollard or chamber.

  • Page 16: Sensor Head Installation Onto Pipe

    3. Remove the head from the valve. If the head is very tight, a large stilson may be used – alternatively, Syrinix can supply a special purpose spanner for removal. 4. Take care that the gate valve is not unscrewed from the pipe with the sensor head.

  • Page 17: Earth Cable Installation

    Page 17 of 32 9.7 Earth cable installation 1. The earth cable used should be of sufficient cross-section to provide a low impedance path to the earthing point. 2. Once the sensor head is correctly fitted remove the earth cable securing bolt as shown. Figure 8. 3.

  • Page 18: Control Unit Connection

    Page 18 of 32 9.8 Control Unit connection 1. Place the rechargeable battery case horizontally at the bottom of the chamber/kiosk with the lid uppermost. 2. Remove dust cover, then connect battery lead to rechargeable battery case. 3. Connect GPS/Cellular antenna directly to the control unit via two connectors as marked on case. Dependant on the installation environment the antenna should ideally be installed externally to chamber/kiosk*.

  • Page 19: Start-Up Sequence

    PIPEMINDER-T requires reliable 3G signal strength to allow for the transmission of data to and from Syrinix’s cloud-based RADAR platform. It is recommended that a survey is performed to establish cellular strength prior to installation and where possible the antenna should be located above ground in clear site of the sky.

  • Page 20: Flow Meter Connection

    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-T can indicate whether the burst is upstream or downstream of the installed location.
  • Page 21 Page 21 of 32 Figure 8 shows the flow meter breakout box with example connections made for an ABB Aquamaster cable. Cable colours and functions are given in Table 3. 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”...

  • Page 22: Signal Strength

    1. Connect the PIPEMINDER-T to the PC using the supplied USB lead; 2. Start Syrinix Device Manager; 3. Select device on Transfer Files tab; 4. Select files to download either directly or by using the bulk selection tool in the bottom left;...

  • Page 23: Battery Life

    In case of any doubt as to the impact of specific actions on battery life please contact Syrinix for further information.

  • Page 24: Devices, Sites And Groups

    Page 24 of 32 https://radar.syrinix.com The username and password issued to you by Syrinix will be required for access to RADAR. Training on the full use of RADAR is provided by Syrinix upon purchase of PIPEMINDER-T. More advanced guidance can be found in RADAR on the RADAR help and resources guide.
  • Page 25 Page 25 of 32 Table 6: Configuration Parameters.
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  • Page 28: Transient Sensitivity Adjustment (S3)

    Page 28 of 32 Table 6: Configuration Parameters 15. Transient Sensitivity Adjustment (S3) When initially manufactured, the devices are configured with an S3 Sensitivity of 130. This setting is deliberately conservative to avoid the situation where the devices continually detect transient events on active pipes.

  • Page 29: Data Download

    Page 29 of 32 16. 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 30: Common Problems

    Page 30 of 32 17. Common Problems 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) CSQ Reported OK but Communications Fail (above ground). •...

  • Page 31: Further Help And Advice

    • Initial system set up • Troubleshooting • System failure If extra help and guidance is required please contact Syrinix technical support in your region. REGIONAL CONTACT DETAILS SYRINIX TECHNICAL SUPPORT United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)8000-868-860 support@syrinix.com North America Tel: +1(844)279-7464 Ext. 3...
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