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- Page 1 User Guide: Multilog LX2 Installation and Setup This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read, understand, and follow the instructions in the manual and also any documents shipped with the device.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................1 1.1. Documentation and Support of Product ..............1 1.2. Operating Temperature .................... 1 1.3. Viewing Data ....................... 2 Overview ..........................3 2.1. Device Overview ......................3 2.1.1. Physical Features & Connector Identification ..........3 2.2. - Page 3 5.5. Connecting Unterminated Cable Wires to Equipment ......... 23 5.6. Status Input ......................23 5.7. External Battery ....................... 23 5.7.1. Via a Captive Cable (with connector)............... 23 5.7.2. Via a Shared Connector / Cable ............... 24 5.8. SonicSens 2 ....................... 24 5.8.1.
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Page 4: Introduction
1. I NTRODUCTION The “Multilog LX2” is a multi-purpose data logger device. Several models are available. Please contact your sales representative for help with selection of an appropriate model for your application. HWM also provides a software tool for logger setup, known as “IDT”. -
Page 5: Viewing Data
1.3. V IEWING To view logger data remotely, a viewing tool (website) is used. Various websites are available. Each website presents data associated with logger installation sites. The choice of website will depend on the type of sensors used and their application. Data from your logger can also be viewed locally using IDT during a site visit. -
Page 6: Overview
EATURES ONNECTOR DENTIFICATION The Multilog LX2 logger family is flexible in design and can be built to suit a variety of uses. An example is shown in Figure 1and Figure 2. The top face of the logger includes an infrared communications window. -
Page 7: External Battery (Option)
2.2. E XTERNAL ATTERY PTION Certain logger models have a connector that allows an External Battery to be connected. These provide the logger with additional power capacity. An example is shown in Figure 3. Various battery capacities are available. Always use HWM supplied batteries to ensure compatibility and safety. -
Page 8: Software Tool (For Logger Programming And Tests)
2.4. S OFTWARE FOR LOGGER PROGRAMMING AND TESTS A software tool, known as “IDT” (Installation and Diagnostic Tool), is available for checking or making adjustments to the logger setup and also for testing the logger operation on-site. 2.4.1. IDT (PC VERSION Refer to the IDT (PC version) User-Guide (MAN-130-0017) for details of how to prepare your PC for communicating with the logger. -
Page 9: Enhanced Logging (Options)
2.6. E NHANCED OGGING OPTIONS Section 2.5 gave a description of logger operation that is available as standard on most Multilog-LX2 logger models; The logger normally samples data at the set sample period, and records datapoints at the set log period. However, certain models offer options for making additional recordings (of logged data) at higher-than-normal sampling rates. -
Page 10: Server Integration - Storing And Viewing Data
NTEGRATION TORING AND IEWING The Multilog LX2 logger includes an interface (referred to as a modem) that provides access to the internet via the cellular mobile communications network. A SIM card is used to give access of the network. Measurement data is initially stored within the logger, until the next call-in time. The data can then be uploaded to the server using an encrypted format. -
Page 11: Installation Accessories
The DataGate server can also forward any alarms received from the logger to all users that have subscribed to them; one logger alarm message can therefore be distributed to multiple DataGate users. DataGate can also (by arrangement with your sales representative) be used to export logger data to other servers. -
Page 12: Activating The Logger And Communications Link
3. A CTIVATING THE OGGER AND OMMUNICATIONS 3.1. L OGGER CTIVATION ROCESS FOR FIRST TIME USE When shipped from the factory, the unit is in ‘shipping mode’ (deactivated; not logging or calling in). This mode is suitable for shipping or long-term storage. To use the logger, it must first be activated. -
Page 13: Interfaces And Sensor Types (Summary)
4. I NTERFACES AND ENSOR YPES UMMARY Note: Support for specific interfaces or functions vary and are dependent upon the model supplied. Sensors provide information for various physical parameters, and this information is transferred to the logger via an appropriate electrical interface. Each interface has associated logger settings for initiating the measurement and also to correctly interpret the numeric data obtained. - Page 14 For antenna, a different type of connector is used. Refer to section 5.16. The Multilog-LX2 supports a variety of sensors and parameter measurements. Examples are given below: (Dependant on model number ordered). • Pressure. Examples: - Direct connection to an internal transducer (sometimes referred to as an ‘internal’...
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Page 15: Installation
5. I NSTALLATION 5.1. S UMMARY OF NSTALLATION TEPS Check that an assessment of the work has been done and that any safety • measures are in place. (E.g., Safety precautions, protective clothing and/or equipment being used). Check the logger is suitable for use at the installation site. •... -
Page 16: Logger
Where required, insulate any water-filled tubing connected to pressure • transducers to protect them from frost. (Insulating pipe covers can be supplied upon request at additional cost or sourced locally from a hardware store). Ensure any electrical connections made on site are dry, durable, and water-tight. •... -
Page 17: Locating In Plastic-Lidded Chambers
5.2.2. OCATING IN LASTIC LIDDED HAMBERS Plastic lids usually have a metal plate fitted to the lid, sometimes on the back or internal to the construction of the lid. Internal aerial loggers may be more suitable for plastic lidded chambers, but in most situations a logger with an external aerial should be considered. - Page 18 Multilog LX 2 Installation in Talbot round lid box: The Talbot equivalent of the Atplas has a larger distance between the white ledges at the top of the chamber. If there is vibration, then the logger can slip off and fall to the bottom of the box.
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Page 19: Pressure Sensor Inputs
Example 2: A 6mm plastic tube can be pushed down the outside of the chamber and the logger hung on the protruding end. Figure 16. Logger mount using a plastic tube example 5.3. P RESSURE ENSOR NPUTS 5.3.1. ZERO ACILITY FOR PRESSURE RELATIVE TO LOCAL ATMOSPHERE Pressure sensors supplied by HWM normally measure pressure relative to atmospheric pressure. -
Page 20: Pressure Sensor (External)
A pressure input may be presented as an electrical interface, using a 4-pin MIL-Spec connector (as shown in Figure 10 on page 10). Cabled pressure sensors for the Multilog LX2 are available from HWM. For most situations, sealed type pressure (or depth) sensors are used, and the sensor will be wired directly to the connector, as shown in Figure 18. - Page 21 Where a pressure transducer has a threaded end for connection to the pressure measurement point, fittings may be required to modify the connection (e.g., a quick- release connector for connection to a hose). For example, see Figure 19. Female coupling Straight Pressure on water fitting...
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Page 22: Flow Sensor Input (Meter Pulse Collection)
External Pressure input on logger. HWM pressure transducer will include a calibration details label. Figure 20. Example of a pressure sensor calibration label The calibration process must occur before the re-zero of the pressure sensor. After following the calibration process and re-zero process, the transducer can be located at (or fitted to) its measurement point. -
Page 23: Explanation Of Flow Channels & Input Signals
Connector for External Battery Wires for connection of Flow input (i.e. pulse output from a meter). Refer to cable labels for key to colours / use. Figure 21. Flow - Captive Y-cable A label will be present on the cable which gives some indication of the colours and the corresponding signal. -
Page 24: Via A Glanded Cable (Open-Ended)
(1) Input 1 can be used with a Uni-directional meter (one which only measures forward flow / consumption). In this configuration: Input 1 acts to collect meter pulses, and • input 2 is usually left disconnected (or allocated to use as a ‘Tamper Alarm’, or •... -
Page 25: Via A Logger 4-Pin Bulkhead Connector
A label will be present on the cable which gives some indication of the colours and the corresponding signals (refer to section 5.4.2). In addition, the key will include the external power inputs (EXT_PWR_V+ and EXT_PWR_GND). 5.4.4. IA A OGGER ULKHEAD ONNECTOR The logger may be constructed with a 4-pin connector (see Figure 10 on page 10) which... -
Page 26: Connecting Unterminated Cable Wires To Equipment
5.5. C ONNECTING NTERMINATED ABLE IRES TO QUIPMENT Several cables used with Multilog-LX2 are unterminated. The installer has to make their own connection to the other equipment on site. When making a connection to Multilog-LX2 you will normally need to splice the bare tails together. -
Page 27: Via A Shared Connector / Cable
Figure 26. Captive cable (with connector) for External Battery attachment The interface will be labelled ‘EXTERNAL POWER’ (or similar). 5.7.2. IA A HARED ONNECTOR ABLE The external battery may be connected via one of the options described in sections 5.4 and 5.8.2, where the connector or cable is shared with the Flow Input or SonicSens2 input. -
Page 28: Lns Input (Leak-Noise Sensor / Hydrophone)
When ordered with a temperature sensor from HWM, the sensor will have the correct connector fitted for the Multilog-LX2 logger. The logger input will also be factory calibrated for use with the supplied sensor. 5.10. LNS I NPUT OISE ENSOR YDROPHONE The logger may be constructed with a 4-pin connector (see Figure 10, on page10) for connection of a high sensitivity audio sensor, used for detecting the noise of a leak from... - Page 29 Installation of the Hydrophone-2 sensor: The audio sensor within the Hydrophone-2 unit connects directly to the water inside the pipe via an access point, such as a hydrant (see Figure 28). This gives it a longer range of operation than the LNS, especially in plastic pipes.
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Page 30: Voltage Input (0-1V, 0-10V)
5.11. V (0-1V, 0-10V) OLTAGE NPUT The logger may be constructed with a 4-pin connector (see Figure 9, on page 10) for connection of a sensor which employs an output voltage level as a method of signalling. Both a 0-1V and a 0-10V input interface are available on Multilog-LX2. The logger does not provide power to the sensor;... -
Page 31: Serial Input (Rs485 / Modbus)
The interface will be labelled ‘SDI-12 INPUT’ (or similar). The equipment / sensor must have its own source of power. The pinout of this connector is shown below: Logger bulkhead connector pinout : SDI-12 Signal SDI-12_Data (RS485, Comms_GND (RS485, Unused) Unused) A wide variety of equipment / sensors are available with this interface. - Page 32 compatible with the timing of the power activation. Consult your HWM representative for advice on sensor compatibility or if you have any specific sensor requirements. The interface will be labelled ‘MODBUS INPUT’ (or similar). The port type (active or passive) can be determined by inspection as to whether there is a voltage output control shown within IDT.
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Page 33: Antenna Input (Gps Satellite)
to conserve power. However, the equipment may take some time to power up and be able to take measurement requests. The voltage level and pre-measurement power duration can be set using IDT. When setting the logger for use with your sensor, usually the “generic” settings are suitable. -
Page 34: Antenna (Cellular Communications)
When fitting the antenna to a chamber lid, the lid is required to have a recess drilled out to accommodate the body of the antenna. The recess should be deep enough to protect the antenna from damage. An example of the required steps follows, for guidance: Check the dimensions of the supplied antenna and the thickness of the chamber lid. - Page 35 with your logger, to ensure the radio interface meets approvals requirements (safety, etc). The Multilog -LX2 logger uses a metal “FME” style antenna connector. Prior to connecting the antenna, ensure that Apply a small the connector is dry and clear of dirt and debris; quantity of trapped moisture or contaminants can impair WRAS approved...
- Page 36 Try to avoid placing the antenna in a location where it can be flooded. If this is unavoidable, then place it where the risk is at its minimum. For equipment that is installed in a chamber below ground level, the antenna should be placed above ground level if possible.
- Page 37 Troubleshooting a Call Test failure There are a number of reasons why a Call test may fail. The following points should be checked before calling HWM support for assistance: Possible Problem Solution Network Busy due to excessive traffic. Commonly Retry the test after a few minutes. occurs around schools and at peak travel times.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
6. T ROUBLESHOOTING Any issues should consider all parts of the system (IDT, the user, the logger, sensors, the cellular network, and the server). General checks: Initial checks to be made during a site visit include: Check that the latest version of IDT is being used. •... -
Page 39: Maintenance, Service And Repair
AINTENANCE ERVICE AND EPAIR Unauthorised servicing will void the warranty and any potential liability for HWM-Water Ltd. 7.1. C LEANING Note the safety warnings that are applicable to cleaning. The unit may be cleaned using a mild cleaning solution and a damp soft cloth. Always keep connectors free of dirt and moisture. -
Page 40: Appendix 1: Communicating To Logger Via Sms
8. A 1: C PPENDIX OMMUNICATING TO LOGGER VIA Note: This facility may not be available on your logger, depending on the SIM card fitted. Some SIM cards or networks or service providers do not have SMS messaging available. The logger may contain a “Modem Test Point” identification on the label, as shown in Figure 35. - Page 41 yourid Your Logger ID RT hh:mm ss dd-mm-yy Real Time Clock setting ST hh:mm ss dd-mm-yy First Time the logger was started LR hh:mm ss dd-mm-yy Last Time the logger was re-started Ch1 (A) 0029.0 Channel 1 29.0 units Ch2 (A) 0002.2 Channel 2 2.2 pulses/sec If the CSQ: value in the message is OK, then the installation is complete.
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