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AD375MA
User Manual
04-2023 – 01-03-001

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  • Page 1 AD375MA User Manual 04-2023 – 01-03-001...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Obligations of the Operator ........................26 Dismantling / Disposal ..........................26 Appendices Part X 10.1 Appendix A Surge Protection ........................28 10.2 Appendix B SDI-12 to RS232 Interfacing ..................... 29 10.3 Appendix C Changing Pulley Sizes ......................31 © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 3: I Disclaimer

    HyQuest Solutions or KISTERS AG. Other product documentation and the information contained in it, names used may or may not be the trademarks of even if HyQuest Solutions has been advised of the their respective owners. possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of Delivery § AD375MA Shaft Encoder Unit w/axle and its knurled bolt w/set screw § Allen key suitable for set screw § Manufacturing Compliance Certificate © 2023 HyQuest Solutions © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    HyQuest Solutions website. § Disposal instructions: After taking the HyQuest Solutions AD375MA out of service, it must be disposed of in compliance with local waste and environmental regulations. The HyQuest Solutions AD375MA is never to be disposed in household waste! §...
  • Page 6: Part I Introduction

    Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the device. HyQuest Solutions manufactures, sells, installs and operates quality instrumentation, data loggers and communication technology. Products are designed with passion for environmental monitoring and with a deep understanding of the quality, accuracy and robustness needed to fulfil the requirements of measurement practitioners in the field.
  • Page 7: Part Ii Installation

    Float and counterweight should pass each other and should have adequate clearance from the sides of the Borehole. © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 8 So with Lithium Backup set to “Yes”, the lithium battery will allow the water level to be tracked in the unlikely event that the external 12V power is not present.) © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 9 Installation © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 10 Installation Shaft Encoder Typical Bore Hole Set Up Using Guide Pulleys. © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 11 Installation © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 12 Installation © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 13: Part Iii Configuration

    (e.g. assume ML420 interval is 15 mins and warmup is 1 sec then TXI=015/01) (The AD375MA 4-20mA current is ready 200mS after loop power is applied) Note: Setting the 4-20mA range to the smallest possible will give the best resolution on a 4-20mA interface! © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Cut restraining strap § Insert batteries one at a time (pay attention to the correct polarity) § Fit a new restraining strap (150mm cable tie) § Replace enclosure lid ensuring a proper fit § Tighten the four screws © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 15: Screwless Terminals

    An adequate 12VDC (9 to 30VDC) battery and charger option should be used if the optically isolated 4-20 mA current loop is to be powered continuously and independently of the telemetry module or data logging equipment. The AD375MA must have +12VDC power (9.0V to 16VDC) connected for correct operation. © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 16: 4-20Ma Interface

    (When "RS232" is selected the critical SDI-12 timing is removed) 4mA/20mA Allows the 4mA level and 20 mA level to be viewed and changed. (Select button must be pressed and Level: held for 10 secs to enter "Set 4mA Level" mode) © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 17: Sdi-12 Compliant Commands

    Change Address from a to b aAb! b<CR><LF> Address Query a<CR><LF> Start Measurement aM! or aMC! atttn<CR><LF> Send Data aD0! a<value><CR><LF> a<value><CRC><CR><LF> Start Verification atttn<CR><LF> (Refer Note 2) Start Concurrent Measurement aC! or aCC! atttnn<CR><LF> Continuous Measurements aR0! or aRC0! a<value><CR><LF> © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 18 Set/Get 4mA Level aX2! Get the water level when 4mA will be output on 4-20mA loop aX2+0005.0! Set the 4mA Level to 5.0m (Acceptable values are 0000.0 to 9999.9) (Value should be less than the 20mA Level) © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 19 Set the BattV measure feature to OFF (default from factory) (Result of aM! is a0001<CR><LF> and aD0! is a+0001.234<CR><LF> where +0001.234 is the water level) aX17+1! Set the BattV measure feature to ON (Result of aM! is a0003<CR><LF> and aD0! is a+0001.234+3.6+12.8<CR><LF> © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 20 (This also saves the calibration) aX97+03! Increment the 20mA Calibration by three steps (This should be done while accurately measuring the current on the 4-20mA loop) (If the calibration is changed, always finish by sending aX97+00! to save it) © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 21: Part V Maintenance

    Internal 3.6V Lithium AA batteries should be replaced every two years. Remove and replace batteries one at a time (ensuring polarity is correct) to ensure processor is not interrupted (use a 3.6 V Lithium battery -AA package). © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 22: Part Vi Troubleshooting

    Remove the 4x screws from the front cover containing the LCD, and press on the ribbon cable connector to check it is firmly plugged in. © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 23 Check the PCB's for water damage – or transient damage (burning on the PCB) – if this is found, the PCBs may need replacing. § If the error does not go away, return the equipment for repair. © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 24: Part Vii Repair

    In rare cases, a product may not be delivered in accordance with your order. In such cases HyQuest Solutions’ return and repair policy applies. For you as a customer, this means the following: 1. Contact HyQuest Solutions using the Repair Request Form made available online: https://cdn.hyquestsolutions.eu/fileadmin/Services/Downloads/HS-RepairRequestForm_EU.pdf...
  • Page 25: Part Viii Technical Data

    -40 °C to +60 °C (encoder only) § -10 °C to +60 °C (standard LCD; -40 °C OLED version available on request) Humidity: 95 % non-condensing Dimensions (L × W × 245 × 125 × 150 mm Mass 1.5 kg © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 26: Part Ix Obligations Of The Operator And Disposal

    Electrical waste and electronic equipment must not be disposed of as household waste! Instead, these old appliances must be collected separately and disposed of via the local collection and return systems. Integrated or provided batteries and accumulators must be separated from the appliances and disposed of at the © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 27 At the end of its service life, the lithium-ion battery must be disposed of according to legal provisions. EU WEEE Directive As players in the environmental market, KISTERS AG and HyQuest Solutions are committed to supporting efforts to avoid and recycle waste. Please consider: §...
  • Page 28: Part X Appendices

    Different suppressors are required, depending on the voltage to be protected. The transient suppressors and the metal cabinets should also be connected to a solid earth at the site. © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 29: Appendix B Sdi-12 To Rs232 Interfacing

    Appendix B SDI-12 to RS232 Interfacing The following schematic is for an SDI-12 to RS232 adapter that can be used for any Hyquest Solutions SDI-12 transducer. The adapter will allow a transducer to be connected to a PC, and will communicate at 1200 baud, 7 bits and even parity.
  • Page 30 (commands sent to the AD375MA are in “red” and the AD375MA replies are in “black”) (Parameter X17 is set to 0 when unit is supplied from the factory – BattV measure is OFF) (What address are you ? reply indicating 0) © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 31: Appendix C Changing Pulley Sizes

    2. If the pulley is 24” = 2.00 ft circumference, then set to Custom, 200 steps/rev, imperial. 3. If the pulley is 450mm circumference, then set to Custom, 450 steps/rev, metric. 4. If the pulley is 200mm circumference, then set to Custom, 200 steps/rev, metric. © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 32 13. Press the SELECT button to stop the units flashing. 14. Press the SCROLL button until you return to the main menu. The model will now be ADxxxxMA where xxxx is the steps per rev. (Eg. A 400mm circumference pulley will be model AD0400MA) © 2023 HyQuest Solutions...
  • Page 33 Contact Data Europe | HyQuest Solutions (KISTERS AG) +49 2408 9385 0 info@hyquestsolutions.eu www.hyquestsolutions.eu Australia | HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd +612 9601 2022 sales@hyquestsolutions.com.au www.hyquestsolutions.com.au New Zealand | HyQuest Solutions NZ Ltd +64 7 857 0810 sales@hyquestsolutions.co.nz www.hyquestsolutions.com.au Latin America...
  • Page 34 © 2023 HyQuest Solutions 04/04/2023...

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