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Slimline series
ICL-C & MasterLink
Operation Manual
Document: 102272-00
Release date: June 2021
Toerringvej 7
Roedovre
2610
Denmark - Tel. +45 9244 8080
info@metricorr.com

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  • Page 1 Slimline series ICL-C & MasterLink Operation Manual Document: 102272-00 Release date: June 2021 Toerringvej 7 Roedovre 2610 Denmark - Tel. +45 9244 8080 info@metricorr.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MetriCorr Contents 1 Scope ........................ 4 2 ICL-C & MasterLink Unit ..................5 MasterLink module connectors & control ................6 ICL-C module connectors ...................... 7 3 Configuration ....................8 Switch on & Initial Communication ..................8 WebService - general ......................9 3.2.1...
  • Page 3 MetriCorr Unit Pipeline & Location Assignment .................. 41 Alerts ........................... 42 Reports ..........................43 7 Satellite – communication ................44 Satellite modem & placement .................... 45 Power & LED indicators ....................... 45 Webservice Subscription ..................... 46 Setup in Webservice ......................47 7.4.1...

  • Page 4: Scope

    MetriCorr’s Slimline series of remote monitoring equipment. Hereafter referred to as “unit”. 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: Icl-C & Masterlink Unit

    MetriCorr 2 ICL-C & MasterLink Unit The Slimline ICL-C measurement module is paired with a MasterLink control and communications module. They are shipped preassembled as shown: Figure 1. ICL-C & MasterLink as shipped Standard accessories: Antenna LTE with 1m wire and adhesive pad...

  • Page 6: Masterlink Module Connectors & Control

    MetriCorr 2.1 MasterLink module connectors & control The MasterLink module comes with a Status/control button, antenna, and Power supply connectors as standard. Optional interface connectors are available on-demand. Antenna connection Status/control button & LED indicator Power supply connector (with protective cap) Figure 2.

  • Page 7: Icl-C Module Connectors

    MetriCorr 2.2 ICL-C module connectors The ICL-C module's endplate consists of five connectors for the ER probe connection, Line Current Sensor, and Reference electrode to Pipe/structure measurement. ER channel (1) Resistance Range 150 mΩ Repeatability 0.2 µΩ Precision 0.4 µΩ...

  • Page 8: Configuration

    MetriCorr 3 Configuration 3.1 Switch on & Initial Communication Once connected to the antenna and battery, push the 'Status/Control' button ('E' in Figure 3) and release (<0.5s). This will indicate the unit's current status/mode with a series of flashes on the LED built into the button.

  • Page 9: Webservice - General

    MetriCorr 3.2 WebService - general https://data-metricorr.com Log on to using the username and password sent to you as per Section 1. For data safety, it is recommended that your assigned password should be changed on your first login. This can be done in the 'Profile' menu.
  • Page 10 MetriCorr Setup link S/N (ICL_C module) Figure 5." Your defined Masterlinks" page ER probe (component) Line Current (component) "Your Defined MasterLinks" can be any of the following types: ICL, VL100 or ICL_C An overview of the columns in the" Your defined Masterlink" table above is described in Table 2 below:...

  • Page 11: Setup Of Icl-C & Masterlink

    MetriCorr The 'Received Time' should be approximately that of when the unit was powered up. Status should be 'OK.' After the unit has started communication (refer to" Figure 4. LED flash indication" flash pattern, 3rd row), it could take a few moments for the WebService to update. Refresh your browser page if it does not appear within 1 minute.
  • Page 12 MetriCorr Now the Setup page will be shown: In the following sections, the setup page will be described in detail. Slimline series – ICL-C & MasterLink Operation Manual 12 | 54...

  • Page 13: Communication Interval

    MetriCorr 3.2.2 Communication interval Two parameters set the interval between MasterLink communication (wake up) with WebService: 1. Sleep(OK) hours. As long as communication is successful, the MasterLink goes to sleep for example, 168 hours before the next wake-up, where communication and data transfer are established again.

  • Page 14: Sample Interval & Start Time

    MetriCorr 3.2.3 Sample interval & Start time The time between each measurement of ER probe, Line Current Sensor and Pipe-Ref voltage are specified as Sample interval, which can be set by the user according to the part of the Setup page shown below: Start time, HH:MM (UTC) sets the time of the first sample to be measured.

  • Page 15: Intensive Measurements

    MetriCorr 3.2.4 Intensive measurements There are seven individual periods available. Each of the periods specifies a measurement there will be repeated on weekly basics; all setup is in UTC Time. For example, three periods are enabled in the weekly schedule.

  • Page 16: Assigning Probes/Sensors/Components To The Icl-C

    MetriCorr 3.2.5 Assigning probes/sensors/components to the ICL-C The ICL-C has two channels: Channel 1 (ER probes) and Channel 2 (Line Current Sensor). At the bottom of the setup page, you can assign ER probes to Channel 1 (Probe 1) and a LCS component to Channel 2 (LCS Sensor) using the drop-down list of probes you have linked to your account, see the following section "4.5.1 Create Line Current Sensor".

  • Page 17: Linking Er Probes To Your Account

    MetriCorr 3.2.6 Linking ER probes to your account The slimline ICL automatically recognizes the new ERv2 generation probes, and the data are stored automatically. However, previous-generation probes must be configured manually: Manual ER probe configuration Click “Component” -> “ICL ER Probe”...

  • Page 18: Line Current Sensor

    MetriCorr 4 Line Current Sensor The Line Current (LC) input on the ICL-C is designed to monitor the current flowing in a steel pipe (or other structure), hereafter referred to as "pipe", by measuring the voltage drop across a certain span of the pipe.

  • Page 19: Connections To Steel Pipe Or Other Structure

    MetriCorr 4.2 Connections to steel pipe or other structure A steel pipe is used for this illustration, where the ICL-C MasterLink is placed in the center between the two line current measuring points: The current "I" with an arrow indicates the positive current direction.

  • Page 20: Ac Measurements For A Steel Pipe (Lc Input)

    MetriCorr Example: 12.75" steel pipe, 100-meter span This example indicates the measured voltage range of a steel pipe with the given data: Data for steel pipe Outer diameter 12.75” 324 mm Wall thickness 0.5" 12.7 mm DC resistance 23.3 mΩ/mi 14.5 µΩ/m...

  • Page 21: Webservice - Line Current Sensor (Lcs)

    MetriCorr 4.5 WebService - Line Current Sensor (LCS) The "Line Current Sensor" (LCS) must be created in WebService under "Components" before the LC input can be measured. Furthermore, a DC resistance must be typed into WebService to enable calculated DC currents and graphs.
  • Page 22 MetriCorr Actual value for RLcs,DC to be submitted Figure 6." Edit a LCS certificate" page for typing in a value for DC resistance Parameter Data (example) Comment SerialNo Pipesection_03 The unique name or serial number for a pipe section or part of the...
  • Page 23 MetriCorr Click "Submit" and the actual value for RLcs,DC will be submitted and used for DC current calculations. Alternative way to calculate and submit RLcs,DC It is also possible to enter measured DC voltage and current values for the given pipe section or structure to calculate the actual RLcs,Dc value.

  • Page 24: Defined Specific Resistivity Table

    MetriCorr 4.5.2 Defined Specific Resistivity Table You can define your own materials with specific resistivity values in the "Rho table" described in this section. An example of different types of steel alloys. Click on “Components” -> “R LCS” The window to the right will be shown.

  • Page 25: Data Display - Line Current Sensor (Lc Sensor)

    MetriCorr 4.5.3 Data display – Line Current Sensor (LC Sensor) LC Sensor performs measurements of both the (LC inputs) and the (Pipe – Ref) voltage input simultaneously. Click "DATA" -> "I LCS" to view the LCS sensors linked to your account: To view the collected data from an LCS sensor, click on its "Sensor S/N", for example "A-Pipe Section 08".
  • Page 26 MetriCorr The LCS data window for the selected LCS sensor will now be shown: Graphs: 1. ILcs is the Line Current measurement (LC+ and LC-) 2. Edcon/Eoff is the simultaneous DC voltage measurement (Pipe – Ref) 3. Uac is the simultaneous AC voltage measurement (Pipe – Ref) Click "Download/View Data"...
  • Page 27 MetriCorr An overview of the columns in the" Logged data from (UTC)" table above is described in Table 4 below: Parameter Data (example) Comment Date 15-Jan-2021 13:02:39 UTC time stamp of measurement Pipe – Ref terminals Uac V 0.030 AC voltage measurement in volts µV...

  • Page 28: Installation

    MetriCorr 5 Installation This section covers the installation of the Slimline units for different applications listed here: 1. Solar Junction box (Solar panel and Lead-acid battery 12V/12Ah) 2. Solar junction box (Satellite modem, solar panel and Lead-acid battery 12V/12Ah), see section 7.
  • Page 29 MetriCorr ICL-C module Interior of Solar Junction Box as Battery and solar connected. Figure 7: Slimline series – ICL-C & MasterLink Operation Manual 29 | 54...
  • Page 30 MetriCorr – ICL-C – RMU Unit - Battery – Solar Charge Controller – Power connector to Slimline VL100 – Antenna – Input: Pipe (black) & reference (yellow) (Note.: Picture missing input connectors for LC + and LC -) – Power from solar panel –...
  • Page 31 MetriCorr Installation Steps (Solar Junction box) 1. Bring the pipe and reference electrode cables into the junction box through the glanded cable entries. Yellow: Reference electrode Black: Pipe Figure 8: Pipe & Reference IN 2. Refer to above: plug in the supplied pipe connection (black - Top) and the Figure 8 reference electrode (yellow –...
  • Page 32 MetriCorr 5. Remove yellow tape from the connector (blue wire from solar panel), insert it into the solar panel terminal marked “Panel –“ and tighten the screw terminal: 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.

  • Page 33: Big Fink Installation

    MetriCorr 5.2 Big Fink Installation The Slimline loggers are designed to fit inside a Big Fink type test post, with probe or sensor as shown in the general illustration. Please note, the illustration below is depicted with a "ICL & MasterLink" from the...
  • Page 34 MetriCorr Installation Steps (Big Fink) Figure 10: Left: Big Fink terminals. Right: Mounting brackets and Clips for Slimline Installation in Big Finks 1. The reference electrode cable and the pipe connection(s) should be available at the top of the Big Fink, as shown.
  • Page 35 MetriCorr ER Probe Connections (ICL module: 2 * ER probe) (ICL-C module: 1 * ER probe) (VL100: no ER probe) Pipe Connection Reference Electrode Connection Big Fink Pole correctly installed Figure 11: Big Fink Test Station ready for installation of Slimline series: “ICL & MasterLink”.
  • Page 36 MetriCorr 6. Clips Squeeze the clips in towards the Slimline unit and insert into the test station, pushing down such that there is room enough for the antenna beneath the Big Fink cap, ensuring the cables are not excessively bent or trapped between the logger and the side of the test post.
  • Page 37 Connections to the existing standard terminal board in the solar solution are possible. 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.

  • Page 38: Big Fink Solar Solution

    Figure 12: 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 39: Battery Hat Solution

    Figure 14: 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 40: Your Data - Simple Webservice Instructions

    6 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 41: Unit Pipeline & Location Assignment

    MetriCorr The graph appearance and the data shown can be changed by using 'Plot Settings' and downloaded as a .jpeg etc. by clicking the three-line symbol (circled above). Data for that probe/sensor can be downloaded in tabular form by clicking 'Download/View'.

  • Page 42: Alerts

    MetriCorr 6.3 Alerts You can define alert values/ limits for specific parameters for specific probes/sensors or an entire group of sensors/probes. Found on the main 'Data' or landing page by clicking 'Alert Settings'. 1. Set alert for all probes shown for this parameter 2.

  • Page 43: Reports

    MetriCorr 6.4 Reports 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. Slimline series – ICL-C & MasterLink Operation Manual 43 | 54...

  • Page 44: Satellite - Communication

    MetriCorr 7 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 45: Satellite Modem & Placement

    MetriCorr 7.1 Satellite modem & placement The installed modem used for satellite communication is the model “RockBLOCK+” produced by “RockBLOCK”, which communicates via the satellite network operator “Iridium”. It is important to place the satellite junction box with unblocked access to the sky. We refer to the guidelines from “RockBLOCK’s”...

  • Page 46: 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”. Slimline series –...

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Example: 24H Interval Measurement Campaign

    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 50: Appendix 1: Junction Box Mounting Guide

    MetriCorr Appendix 1: Junction Box Mounting Guide Slimline series – ICL-C & MasterLink Operation Manual 50 | 54...

  • Page 51: Appendix 2: Solar Charger Instructions

    MetriCorr Appendix 2: Solar Charger Instructions MetriCorr installed, Genasun models GV-4P-Pb-12V in Solar Junction Box Slimline series – ICL-C & MasterLink Operation Manual 51 | 54...
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