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Patroller II User Manual
HWM-Water Ltd
(Palmer Environmental)
Ty-Coch House
Patroller II User Manual
Llantarnam Park Way
MAN-096-0001
Cwmbran, NP44 3AW
Issue J
United Kingdom
Pages 2
Date 04-November-2010
Tel: +44(0)1633 489479
Updated by: Alaina Tan
Fax: +44(0)1633 877857
Proof-read by: Paul Giffard (Issue I)
Email:
info@hwm-water.com
Web:
www.hwm-water.com

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  • Page 1 Patroller II User Manual HWM-Water Ltd (Palmer Environmental) Ty-Coch House Patroller II User Manual Llantarnam Park Way MAN-096-0001 Cwmbran, NP44 3AW Issue J United Kingdom Pages 2 Date 04-November-2010 Tel: +44(0)1633 489479 Updated by: Alaina Tan Fax: +44(0)1633 877857 Proof-read by: Paul Giffard (Issue I) Email: info@hwm-water.com...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The charger must only be used indoors to charge the batteries in the equipment. Note: HWM-Water Ltd. SHALL not be liable for any consequential damages, losses, costs or expenses arising from the misuse of this equipment however caused.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Benefits of Use ............................... 12 Operational Benefits ..........................12 Economic Benefits ............................. 12 Patroller II Interface Equipment ........................14 Patroller II Interface Unit Features ......................15 Permalog® Plus Features ..........................16 Permalog® 3 Features ..........................17 Permalog® Logger Deployment Instructions ....................18 Permalog®...
  • Page 4 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-I MAN-096-0001-ICONTENTS Checkbox: Enable GPS deployment ...................... 27 Setup Permalog Cowl ............................. 28 General Tab ..............................28 Setup Tab ..............................29 History Tab ..............................30 Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) ........................31 P+ Quick Information ..........................31 Important information ..........................
  • Page 5 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-I MAN-096-0001-ICONTENTS To edit an existing logger ........................... 46 To delete a logger ............................47 Edit Permalog (Applicable for New Permalog)..................48 To add a New Logger to the database ....................48 To edit an existing logger in the database ..................... 48 Permalog Details ............................
  • Page 6 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-I MAN-096-0001-ICONTENTS Shift Tab ..............................62 Lift Tab ..............................63 Options Tab ............................64 Fast Patrol ..............................65 Auto-Import Permalog Software CSV ......................66 Battery Installation ............................68 WARNING: ..............................68 Important Information on Use ........................69 Sounder Options ............................

  • Page 7: Contents Of Figures

    Figure 4: Default Main Icons Screen after First Installation & Fully Populated Main Icons Screen ..21 Figure 5: Patroller II PDA - Application Startup Splash Screen ..............23 Figure 6: Patroller II PDA - Main Icons Screen ................... 24 Figure 7: Menu ->...
  • Page 8 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J CONTENTS of FIGURES Figure 30: Data Capture - History ........................ 55 Figure 31: History - View All Graphs ......................56 Figure 32: History - L+S History ........................57 Figure 33: Data Capture – Aqualog ......................59 Figure 34: Aqualog Downloaded Graph tab ....................

  • Page 9: Contents Of Tables

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J CONTENTS of TABLES CONTENTS of TABLES Table 1: Patroller Icons ..........................21 HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental – Your Gateway to the Latest Technology, Solutions and Services...

  • Page 10: Warnings

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Warnings Warnings Patroller Unit When charging from a 12v vehicle supply, if the engine is switched off the unit must be disconnected prior to restarting the vehicle, failure to do this may result in permanent damage to the charge circuits.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Unit. Permalog® Plus loggers can be fully configured without having to be removed from the chamber. Patroller II is compatible with both Permalog® 3 and Permalog® Plus loggers. HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental – Your Gateway to the Latest Technology, Solutions and Services...

  • Page 12: Benefits Of Use

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Benefits of Use Benefits of Use Operational Benefits • 100% of distribution system permanently monitored. • Finds more leaks more quickly than traditional methods. • Responds rapidly to new mains bursts, improving service to customers.
  • Page 13 With over 50,000 units’ deployed world wide, it’s easy to see why the Permalog range is one of the most highly respected Leak Noise Loggers in the industry. HWM-Water Ltd (Palmer Environmental), your gateway to the latest technology, solutions and services.

  • Page 14: Patroller Ii Interface Equipment

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Patroller II Interface Equipment Patroller II Interface Equipment The Patroller is supplied with all the cables and accessories required for normal operation. The standard Patroller kit includes: - • Patroller Bluetooth Interface Unit fitted with rechargeable battery pack •...

  • Page 15: Patroller Ii Interface Unit Features

    4) LED Displaying Battery and Communications Status 5) On/Off Button 6) Carry Handle 7) Injection Moulded Casing 8) Battery Compartment Figure 1: Patroller II Interface Unit HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental – Your Gateway to the Latest Technology, Solutions and Services...

  • Page 16: Permalog® Plus Features

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J ® Permalog Plus Features Permalog® Plus Features The main features of the Permalog® Plus are listed below:- 1) Antenna 2) LED 3) Lifting Hook Insert 4) IP68 Rated Housing 5) Stainless Steel Accelerometer Figure 2: Permalog® Plus HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental –...

  • Page 17: Permalog® 3 Features

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J ® Permalog 3 Features Permalog® 3 Features The main features of the Permalog® 3 are listed below:- 1) Antenna 2) LED and Infrared Communication Window 3) Lifting Hook Insert 4) IP68 Rated Housing 5) Stainless Steel Accelerometer Figure 3: Permalog®...

  • Page 18: Permalog® Logger Deployment Instructions

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J ® Permalog Logger Deployment/Re-Deployment Instructions Permalog® Logger Deployment Instructions Ensure that both the screw thread on the aerial and the lower recessed screw-hole in the Permalog® are clean, then screw the aerial into the lower screw-hole firmly by hand. Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted to make a watertight seal.

  • Page 19: Pairing Interface Unit To Pda (Bluetooth)

    Pairing Bluetooth devices differs on each PDA model/make; please refer to your PDA manual for specific instructions. The following is based on a Dell Axim X51 PDA unit:- 1. Turn the Patroller II Interface Unit on by pressing the on/off button located on the front of Figure 1 the unit. See 2.

  • Page 20: Changing The Pda Power Settings

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Changing the PDA Power Settings Changing the PDA Power Settings To stop the PDA going into standby mode whilst carrying out a patrol, you can configure the Power Saving options. The following is based on a Dell Axim X51 PDA unit:- From the main PDA screen Go to “Start”, navigate to “Settings”.

  • Page 21: The Patroller Icons

    MAN-096-0001-J The Patroller Icons The Patroller Icons From Patroller II PDA Software version 4.4.0.X onwards, the icons the user will see on the main icons screen will depend on what has been permitted by the Administrator. On first Figure 4 installation, the only icon available will be that of the ABOUT icon, see Figure 4: Default Main Icons Screen after First Installation &...
  • Page 22 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J The Patroller Icons Patroller Setup - Configures the Interface unit. (Page 43) Lift + Shift - Configures Lift + Shift Mode. (Page 62) P+ Setup - Configures Permalog Plus options. (Page 31) Import DMA - Imports previously saved DMA information.

  • Page 23: The Patroller Ii Pda Software

    Press the power button on the front of the Interface unit to switch the unit on (See The system will automatically initialise Bluetooth communications. Start the PDA Patroller application. Figure 5: Patroller II PDA - Application Startup Splash Screen Unlike version pre-version 4.4.0.x, a normal user will no longer have to enter a password. Figure 5...
  • Page 24 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J The Patroller II PDA Software Figure 6: Patroller II PDA - Main Icons Screen HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental – Your Gateway to the Latest Technology, Solutions and Services...

  • Page 25: Pass-Code Screen

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Pass-code Screen Pass-code Screen Figure 4 To access the pass-code screen, in the main icons screen shown in , select “Menu” at Figure 7 the bottom left corner of the screen (See ) and select “Option (Pass-code Access Figure 8 Only)”, the screen shown in...

  • Page 26: Menu->Database Import/Export Dma

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Menu->Database Import/Export DMA Menu->Database Import/Export DMA If the Administrator has enabled the display Menu->Database Import/Export DMA, the Menu Figure 7 Figure option on the main icons screen will be different from what was shown in .

  • Page 27: Setup Patroller (Pda Setup)

    Figure 10: PDA Setup Patroller Setup Tab Ensure the ‘Select default device’ is set to ‘Patroller II’ (if instructions have been followed in Pairing Interface Unit to PDA (Bluetooth) Page 19: Click ‘Save’ to save any changes and then clicks the “x” to close the window. The system will return to the main screen.

  • Page 28: Setup Permalog Cowl

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Cowl (General Tab) Setup Permalog Cowl Before connecting the Permalog 3 Cowl to the Interface unit, ensure the communications window on the logger is clean and free from debris. Place the Cowl over the communications window and ensure a good seal is made.

  • Page 29: Setup Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Cowl (Setup Tab) Setup Tab Click the ‘Setup’ tab (See Figure 12) to configure the Permalog. Click view the current configuration settings of the Permalog. Figure 12: Menu - Setup - Permalog Cowl - Setup Tab Please ensure you have clicked ‘Connect’...

  • Page 30: History Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Cowl (History Tab) History Tab Please ensure you have clicked ‘Connect’ and the system is showing ‘Connected’ before you attempt to read up to 12 days level and spread information of the connected Figure 13 logger.

  • Page 31: Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup)

    The sequence for each Permalog is to: 1. Transmit its data every 2 seconds. 2. Listen for a command every 30 seconds. So any command that is sent by the Patroller II could be delayed by up to 30 seconds before that command is executed.

  • Page 32: Important Information

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Discovery Tab Figure 14: P+ Setup - Discovery tab Important information : The user could read one logger at a time but could write to multiple loggers at the same time.

  • Page 33: Procedure To Write The Configuration Set In The Permalogs

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Discovery Tab To edit logger/s: Check the check box with logger/s serial/s. 2. Using the tabs, edit the logger to your requirements. Use the buttons to scroll through tabs not shown on screen.

  • Page 34: Procedure To Read The Configuration Set In The Permalogs

    4. Once you have finished with configuration, select the ‘Discovery’ tab to return to the ‘Discovery’ screen. 5. Ensure that the PDA is connected to the Patroller II by pressing connect in the bottom left hand corner. 6. To find all Permalog+ in the area press the button.

  • Page 35: Patrol Window Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Patrol Window Tab Patrol Window Tab Figure 15 The Patrol Window tab, shown in , display either one particular logger Patrol Window read, or allow the user to configure and write new patrol window configuration to one or multiple P+.

  • Page 36: To Write The Patrol Window To One Or Multiple P

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Patrol Window Tab To write the Patrol Window to one or multiple P+ 1. In “Discovery” tab, check the logger/s to be configured. 2. In “Discovery” tab, check the checkbox for 3.

  • Page 37: Logging Days Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Logging Days Tab Logging Days Tab Figure 16 The “Logging Days” tab, shown in , display either one particular logger Logging Days configuration read, or allow the user to configure and write new Logging Days configuration to one or multiple P+.

  • Page 38: To Write The Logging Days To One Or Multiple P

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Logging Days Tab To write the Logging Days to one or multiple P+ 1. In “Discovery” tab, check the logger/s to be configured. 2. In “Discovery” tab, check the checkbox for 3.

  • Page 39: Time Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Time Tab Time Tab Figure 17 The “Time” tab, shown in , display either one particular logger Real-time clock time read, or allows user to change the loggers’ real time clock. Sync with PDA clock.

  • Page 40: To Write The Rtc To One Or Multiple P

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Time Tab To write the RTC to one or multiple P+ Before proceeding, ensure that the PDA system time is correct. If not, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions of the particular brand of PDA to set the System time of the PDA.

  • Page 41: Utility Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Utility Tab Utility Tab Figure 18 The “Utility” tab, shown in , allows direct communication between a P+ and an interface unit. Specific Default Commands are: Set Patrol Mode: Set the P+ to Patrol Mode.

  • Page 42: Log Data Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Setup Permalog Plus (P+ Setup) – Log Data Tab Log Data Tab Figure 19 The “Log Data” tab, shown in , display logs date for P+. User could ignore this screen for now. Figure 19: P+ Setup - Log Data tab HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental –...

  • Page 43: Patroller Setup (Setup Interface Unit)

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Patroller Setup (Setup Interface Unit) – System Tab Patroller Setup (Setup Interface Unit) Please ensure you have clicked “Connect” and the system is showing “Connected” before you make any changes. “Production” and “Custom” tabs will not be covered in this user manual.

  • Page 44: Patrol Screen

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Patrol Screen Patrol Screen Figure 21 The Patrol Screen, shown in is the screen for carrying out a patrol. Once connected, if Patrol does not start automatically, click “Start” to initialise the patrol. Figure 21: Patrol Screen As loggers are detected they will appear in the list.

  • Page 45: Drive Mode

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Drive Mode Drive Mode With Patrol selected it is possible, by clicking right on the PDA’s 4 way navigational keypad to enlarge the display details of the currently highlighted P+ logger and then display the latest received logger leak information.

  • Page 46: Deploy Screen

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Deploy Screen Deploy Screen Figure 23 The deployment screen shown in , allows you to view, add and edit loggers in the database. Figure 23: Deploy Screen Filter options: Show all loggers within specific DMA deployment information.

  • Page 47: To Delete A Logger

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Deploy Screen To delete a logger 1. Highlight the logger to be deleted. Permalog Details 2. Proceed to on Page 49. Clicking “x” closes this window and returns you to the main screen. NOTE: You must have a DMA setup prior to adding loggers to a DMA in the Deploy screen.

  • Page 48: Edit Permalog (Applicable For New Permalog)

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Deploy Screen – Edit Permalog (Applicable for New Permalog) Edit Permalog (Applicable for New Permalog) Figure 24 The screen shown in is used for editing existing logger information or to add a new logger to the database.

  • Page 49: Permalog Details

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Deploy Screen – Permalog Details Permalog Details Figure 25 show the Permalog Details Screen. The user could choose to edit or delete these details. To Delete the displayed Permalog Details 1. Click “Delete”. 2. The screen will automatically return to the Deploy screen.

  • Page 50: Data Analysis

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Analysis Data Analysis Figure 26 The database screen shown in allows you to interrogate the database information. Figure 26: Data Analysis Filter options are: Will display only log data of those loggers that are reporting in Leak Leak Only: mode.

  • Page 51: Menu Options

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Analysis Normal: Display logger/s log data by DMA. Normal is the standard Leak status as reported by Permalog. Additional filtering available. Show All, Filter by Leak Only or Filter by Date. Plastic : Display logger/s log data by DMA.

  • Page 52: Dma Setup

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J DMA Setup DMA Setup Figure 27 The DMA Setup screen, shown in , shows the list of DMA’s in the database. DMA’s (District Metered Areas) make multiple logger deployment a lot easier. With most operators covering several large DMA’s it can be easy to lose track of where each logger is situated.
  • Page 53 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J DMA Setup Figure 28: DMA - DMA Details Click the “x” to close this window and return to the main screen. HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental – Your Gateway to the Latest Technology, Solutions and Services...

  • Page 54: Import Dma

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Import DMA Import DMA Figure 29 Import DMA screen, shown in , allows the user to import the DMA of a Permalog PC Software CSV file format. NOTES: It is important that the CSV file used is of the correct format, otherwise the DMA will not be successfully created onto the PDA.

  • Page 55: Data Capture

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: History Data Capture History Figure 30 History mode, see , allows user to download and display 29 days Level and Spread information of P+ loggers. History is split into two tabs, “Discover” and “L+S History”...
  • Page 56 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: History 6. When the process is completed, a new tab for the graph will automatically open. Figure You now have the option to close the graph tab, an example of which is shown in...

  • Page 57: L+S History

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: History L+S History Figure 32 ‘L+S History’ tab, see , allows the user to download 29 Day Level and Spread. Default Operation of is to get from a specific logger it latest history and the history of the last 29 day.
  • Page 58 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: History 5. Click on the button 6. The system communicates with the selected logger via the interface unit requesting the Level and Spread Data. 7. When the process is completed, the table will automatically be populated as shown in Figure 32 7.1.

  • Page 59: Aqualog

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: Aqualog Aqualog Figure 33 Aqualog mode, see , allows a defined set of P+ loggers to continuously log Level and Spread data over a set time period. Individual loggers are selected by serial number and configured in Aqualog setup then data is downloaded as required.

  • Page 60: Setup Logger For Aqualog Mode

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: Aqualog Setup logger for Aqualog Mode: A normal user will not be allowed to configure the Setup tab beyond the Logging Time Hour Figure 33 as shown in . It is up to the Distributor if the restrictions should be lifted. If the restriction is lifted, the user will be able to perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 61 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: Aqualog Click button when it is enabled to display a new tab which will show a 3D Figure 34. graphical representation of the downloaded data. See To close the graph tab, click on the graph. When prompted, choose either save or exit without saving.

  • Page 62: Lift And Shift

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: Lift and Shift Lift and Shift Lift and shift mode is where non-permanently deployed Permalogs are moved on a daily basis. Typically this consists of a set of between 10 and 100 Permalogs+ and a patroller.

  • Page 63: Lift Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: Lift and Shift Click on the button to confirm deployment. 2.4. Lift Tab Figure 36 Figure 36 shows the “Lift” tab of the Lift + Shift screen. right-image shows loggers shifted in the “Shift” tab being displayed in the “Lift” tab.

  • Page 64: Options Tab

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Data Capture: Lift and Shift Options Tab Figure 37: Data Capture - Lift and Shift - Options Tab In the Options Tab, user is permitted to display loggers by Serial number or by Location number.

  • Page 65: Fast Patrol

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Fast Patrol Fast Patrol Fast Patrol mode does not require a password to be entered; as the DMA route is navigated serial numbers of loggers within range will be displayed then removed correspondingly. Lift Tab Refer to the on Page 63 for information on how to use the screen.

  • Page 66: Auto-Import Permalog Software Csv

    The Auto-Import CSV Screen is a new screen used to detect if there are Permalog CSV files in the Auto-Import folder on the PDA. This folder is accessed by both Patroller II PDA Software version from 4.1.x.x onwards and Permalog PC Software version 6.2.5 onwards.
  • Page 67 , the Auto-Import CSV screen will automatically close where there is no more files to import in the Auto-Import Folder. 5. Note that the Patroller II PDA database is automatically backed up each time (previous backup will be overwritten) in the following folder: \My Documents\Patroller Archives HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental –...

  • Page 68: Battery Installation

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Battery Installation Battery Installation The Patroller is powered by a rechargeable battery pack located in the underside of the unit. To install the battery pack, use a screwdriver to undo the two panel screws a quarter turn.

  • Page 69: Important Information On Use

    Please Note: Only suitable PDA’s are compatible. Please check with your distributor for a list of compatible PDA’s for use with the Patroller II system. Sounder Options Set Sounder can be used with the following numbers entered:...

  • Page 70: Technical Specifications

    Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Technical specifications Technical Specifications Patroller II Radio communication Single frequency digital transceiver (Optional additional single frequency receiver for use with Permalog® 3) Radio frequency UHF (local regulations apply) Controls ON/OFF with LED status Connections Charger...
  • Page 71 Patroller II User Manual MAN-096-0001-J Technical specifications Safety EN60950-1 EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 EN 55024 HWM-Water Ltd (Halma Water Management) Palmer Environmental – Your Gateway to the Latest Technology, Solutions and Services...

  • Page 72: Contact Information

    Web: http://www.hwm-water.com/ Telephone Support: +44 (0) 1633 489479 (Option 5) Note HWM-Water Ltd (Palmer Environmental) reserves the right to change products, services or specifications without notice. Patents The Permalog® system is patented in the United Kingdom: GB2335041, GB2361062, GB2361319, GB2361540 & GB2361541 Patents pending in Europe, United States and Japan Permalog®...

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