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- Page 1 Slimline series VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual Document: 101513-02 Contents Toerringvej 7 Roedovre 2610 Denmark - Tel. +45 9244 8080 info@metricorr.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6 Satellite – communication ................35 Satellite modem & placement .................... 36 Power & LED indicators ....................... 36 Webservice Subscription ..................... 37 Setup in Webservice ......................38 6.4.1 Example: 25h interval measurement campaign ................39 MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 2 | 45... - Page 3 Major update, new pictures and Webservice updated Operation Guide ICL-C & MasterLink. Already reviewed by LBT and FGa. Draft R001 2020-11-08 This version is based on the previous ICL & MasterLink operation guide by FrB, 2018-11-14. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 3 | 45...
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Page 4: Scope
3. Compact housing 4. Lithium battery The MetriCorr remote monitoring system uses an online WebService, where all the data from site are uploaded and stored. The unit consists of a MasterLink module and an ICL-C module, where both modules are configured and controlled from WebService. -
Page 5: Vl100 & Masterlink Unit
2 VL100 & MasterLink Unit 2.1 VL100 & MasterLink – with optional COM/Ethernet The Slimline VL100 measurement module is fitted into a standard slimline housing, which allows for an optional COM or Ethernet board in the MasterLink module. Figure 1. VL100 & MasterLink without battery, as shipped... -
Page 6: Vl100 & Masterlink - Compact
2.2 VL100 & MasterLink – compact The Slimline VL100 measurement module is included in the same housing as the MasterLink. All connectors are placed on the top of the module. (No connectors or buttons on the bottom) Figure 3. VL100 & MasterLink, compact version without battery, as shipped... -
Page 7: Vl100 & Masterlink W/Lithium Battery
2.3 VL100 & MasterLink w/lithium battery The Slimline VL100 measurement module is included in the same housing as the MasterLink. A lithium battery is placed in the bottom half of the enclosure. All connectors are placed on the top of the module. -
Page 8: Vl100 & Masterlink - Specifications & Accessories
Standard accessories: Antenna LTE with 1m wire and adhesive pad Protective caps for connectors Power cable with DC connector Yellow wire 1m, 4mm banana connectors Black wire 1m, 4mm banana connectors MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 8 | 45... -
Page 9: Configuration
The device is transmitting data to the WebService. Transmitting 3 short (0.5 milliseconds) consecutive flashes repeated every second. The device is Off. 5 short (0.5 milliseconds) flashes per second for 5 seconds. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 9 | 45... -
Page 10: Webservice - General
It is possible to create more sensors in webservice, where each of them holds data. I.e. this is useful, if you have installed several physical sensors (voltage measurement points) down a pipeline and you want to collect data manually using a VL100 as a handheld instrument and MetriCorr’s “Logger app”. MetriCorr VL100 &... - Page 11 Indicate type of logger, in example: ICL, VL-100 or ICL-C Serial number AN02792653 Serial number of VL100e Channel 1 SN LBT-POT1 Serial number of POT-sensor (Component) Options Setup Link to the Setup page History Link to the History page MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 11 | 45...
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Page 12: Setup Of Vl100 & Masterlink In Webservice
VL100-MasterLink can be setup for a weekly "Intensive mode" campaign. On the" Your defined Masterlink" page, click on the “Setup” link. (See the previous page). Now the Setup page is shown on the next page. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 12 | 45... - Page 13 In the following sections, the setup page will be described in detail. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 13 | 45...
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Page 14: Communication Interval
You can also request the unit's position (estimated latitude, longitude by GNSS) by checking the 'Get Position' box. The retrieved data will be displayed in the 'MasterLink' table on next scheduled 'wake up'. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 14 | 45... -
Page 15: Sample Interval & Start Time
The 'Latest Registration' text shows when the next measurement is currently due to occur. All updates will be performed at this time. This can be 'forced' by physically restarting the MasterLink. Remember to 'Save request' beforehand. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 15 | 45... -
Page 16: Intensive Measurements
1. Every Monday, starting at 10:15 AM, for a period of 2 hours 2. Every Wednesday, starting 8:45 PM, for a period of 4 hours 3. Every Thursday, starting 3:00 AM, for a period of 30 min MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 16 | 45... -
Page 17: Assigning Sensors/Components To The Vl100
“P-ANXXXXXXXX”. It is possible to change the name (S/N) of any “POT sensor” by pressing “Edit”. You can also create a new “POT sensor” manually by click “Component” -> “POT sensor”: MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 17 | 45... - Page 18 You can also add a comment in the field below. Press “Submit” to store your new sensor. ”Pipeline” and ”Tag (location)” Finally, you can assign a “Pipeline” name and “Tag (location” to each of your defined “POT sensors”. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 18 | 45...
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Page 19: Installation
(without solar charging) at 1-hour measurement intervals and weekly uploads is supplied with the junction box. Once the junction box is securely mounted in place, the onsite installation/set up of the RMU can commence. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 19 | 45... - Page 20 VL100 module Interior of Solar Junction Box as Battery and solar connected. Figure 8: MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 20 | 45...
- Page 21 VL100 module – ICL-C – RMU Unit - Battery – Power connector to Slimline VL100 – Solar Charge Controller – Antenna – Input: Pipe (black) & reference (yellow) – Power from solar panel (Note.: Picture missing input connectors for LC + and LC -) –...
- Page 22 (note that the battery MUST be disconnected from the solar charger during charging). Once charged, follow the steps below. Remove the yellow tape from the connector (blue wire) and connect it to the (-) pole on the battery. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 22 | 45...
- Page 23 Step 5: Connect the Solar Charger to the solar panel 6. Finally, check that the circular power connector are connected to the power socket on the MasterLink module. Figure 10: Power connector MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 23 | 45...
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Page 24: Big Fink Installation
ER probe channels The loggers can be mounted within the test post either using factory fitted clips, or brackets depending on the Client's preference. Installation Steps (Big Fink) MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 24 | 45... - Page 25 Big Fink, as shown. NB: if installing in an existing installation, additional connections (e.g., foreign pipeline, coupon, etc.) should also be brought up so that they can be terminated correctly. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 25 | 45...
- Page 26 "Pipe" & "Ref" terminals 5. Antenna and power cable must be connected to the MasterLink module and go through commissioning procedure to start the logger as outlined in Section 3. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 26 | 45...
- Page 27 8. All additional cables should be correctly terminated on either the standard Big Fink terminal board (in the case of the Solar Hat Solution) or on the supplied modified (flat) terminal board in the case of the hat battery solution. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 27 | 45...
- Page 28 These additional connections are NOT necessary for the installation of the Slimline ICL-C since "LC+" & "LC-", "Pipe" & "Ref" cables can be directly connected to the logger from the field without passing through the terminal board. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 28 | 45...
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Page 29: Big Fink Solar Solution
Figure 13: Big Fink Solar Hat general layout & appearance The MetriCorr Big Fink Solar power solution requires only that the power cord is connected to the power supply socket on the MasterLink module, as per step 5 above. Once power is connected, ensure that the logger is ON and set up correctly (see Section 3). -
Page 30: Battery Hat Solution
Figure 15: Big Fink Battery Hat General layout & appearance The MetriCorr Big Fink Battery requires only that power cord connected to connector E (Figure 2), as per step 3 above. Once power is connected, ensure that the logger is ON and set up correctly (see Section 3). -
Page 31: Your Data - Simple Webservice Instructions
5 Your Data – Simple WEBservice Instructions The MetriCorr WEBservice is a powerful tool that allows you to view, treat, and download data as well as associated logger and pipeline information. Here are a few tips to get you going. -
Page 32: Unit Pipeline & Location Assignment
Once a pipeline and tag have been defined, you can assign the 'Sensor Position'. The sensor/probe's pipeline, tag and chainage will be shown in the Data table and can be filtered using the Site, Time and Text filters described in Section 6.1. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 32 | 45... -
Page 33: Alerts
Note, that the example below shows the" POT – Potential" data page ("Pipe"-"Ref" terminals), which all slimline loggers pr default are equipped with. Configure and enable Alerts by selecting a specific parameter 5.4 Reports MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 33 | 45... - Page 34 It is possible to generate a chainage graph for a specific pipeline with average, minimum, and maximum values over a specified period. in the 'Reports’ menu. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 34 | 45...
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Page 35: Satellite - Communication
6 Satellite – communication For areas with no GSM/LTE coverage, Metricorr offers a solution for dataloggers to transmit their measurement data to WEBservice via satellites. Our standard configuration for satellite communication is based on a solar/battery powered Masterlink-datalogger with a satellite modem; all housed in a 40cm x 40cm x 20cm cabinet as shown below. -
Page 36: Satellite Modem & Placement
DIN-rail mounted relay with a green LED indicating when the satellite modem is connected to the 12V battery. The relay is controlled by the MasterLink, which is connected directly to the 12V battery. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 36 | 45... -
Page 37: Webservice Subscription
In WEBservice, press “RMU” -> “Masterlinks” in the top menu as shown below: Your satellite-connected MasterLink will appear in the “Your defined Masterlinks” list as any other MasterLink-datalogger from Metricorr. Here, the “Subscription Category” is set to “Satellite”. MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual... -
Page 38: Setup In Webservice
Masterlinks, since data transfer will only be sent once a day. However, the datalogger will still do measurements once an hour, which is stored in the MasterLink memory to be manually transferred using the Metricorr App. Press “Setup” for the Masterlink you want to configure to enter the setup page shown below. Both Masterlink serial number and the unique satellite serial number and IMEI number are shown in the top right corner. -
Page 39: Example: 25H Interval Measurement Campaign
Cannot be changed by the user. The datalogger performs measurements with 1 hour interval, which are stored in the MasterLink memory. Eoff timer value (ms) Delay for off-potential measurement. Metricorr recommends 200 ms. Probe 1 ER-probe Auto-detected probe by default. It is possible to select probe manually. - Page 40 Hourly measurements can then be collected for example once a year using the Metricorr app to get a more precise picture that will reveal possible interference with trains, AC power lines, etc.
- Page 41 Appendix 1: Junction Box Mounting Guide MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 41 | 45...
- Page 42 Appendix 2: Solar Charger Instructions MetriCorr installed, Genasun models GV-4P-Pb-12V in Solar Junction Box MetriCorr VL100 & MasterLink Operation Manual 42 | 45...
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