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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL REV. D Amazon Bubbler Shown With Optional Display AMAZON BUBBLER Item#361756REF D84-06 0816...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS & WARRANTY This user manual is a guide for the Amazon Bubbler. For more information, updated manuals, brochures, technical notes, and supporting software on the Amazon Bubbler please refer to ysi.com/Amazon or contact your sales representative. For additional assistance, please contact us at +1.435.753.2212 or sales@waterlog.com Warranty.................1 Logging / Data Menu........ -
Page 3: Warranty
Contents & Warranty “PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY YELLOW SPRINGS INSTRUMENTS CO., INC. are warranted by Yellow Springs Instruments Co., Inc. (“YSI”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twenty four (24) months from date of shipment unless otherwise specified in the corresponding YSI pricelist or product manual. -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
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Page 5: Bubbler Features
Ch1: Introduction The Amazon is a “Powered by Storm” bubbler system. Like its H-3553T predecessor, the Amazon is a “compact- combo” system because of its small size and built in calibrated pressure sensor with the bubbler system. Designed to produce a precision constant mass flow of gas, the Amazon system is used to measure fluid levels in applications such as surface water (streams and lakes, etc.), ground water and tanks. - Page 6 CH1: INTRODUCTION Features: • Provides a continuous gas flow • Battery operated – Low power • Microprocessor controlled, “smart” gas system • One-piece manifold eliminates many potential sources of leaks • Digital pressure gauge provides a visual indication of the tank pressure •...
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Page 7: Chapter 2: Getting Started
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Page 8: What's In The Box
CH2: GETTING STARTED Before installing, setup and operation of the Amazon bubbler system in the field read through this section for a general overview of what you have and how to use it. What’s In The Box? When unpacking your Amazon, make sure all the components ordered are received and undamaged from shipping (any concerns please let us know at +1-937-767-2772 or support@waterlog.com). -
Page 9: Product Description
Ch2: Getting Started Common Optional Items: • H-355-DES - Desiccating Air Dryer • H-355-INS - Orifice Installation Kit • H-355-OL - Orifice Line (1000 ft minimum) • H-355-DP - Replacement Air Dryer Desiccant • H-SDI-CABLE - 4-Conductor SDI-12 Communication Cable Please verify you have received these components and any other optional equipment you may have ordered. - Page 10 CH2: GETTING STARTED Identify Front Panel Connections Display and Control Buttons (Display Optional) Power and Status LEDs Cal Button Purge Button Tank Button Wi-Fi Button Note: All buttons on the top panel are capacitive buttons and therefor may not work if using gloves.
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Page 11: Initial Testing
Ch2: Getting Started Initial Testing Before installing the Amazon bubbler system in the field, it is a good practice to test the system in the shop or lab. This will help preparations for a successful field install. Power Up Follow these steps to power up the Amazon: 1. -
Page 12: Using The Amazon Web Interface
CH2: GETTING STARTED Main Menu The Main Menu lists all sub-menus. Move the cursor to the desired sub-menu with the up and down buttons and press enter. The cancel button will take you back a screen. To set up the site ID and set the date and time, navigate to the System Setup Menu and press enter. -
Page 13: Usb Wi-Fi Connection
Ch2: Getting Started USB Wi-Fi Connection To wirelessly connect to the Amazon, either plug in the USB Wi-Fi adaptor, or if the Wi-Fi adaptor is already connected to the Amazon, press the Wi-Fi button on the top panel to enable the Wi-Fi connection. -
Page 14: Amazon Graphical User Interface
CH2: GETTING STARTED Windows Driver Installation Windows 7 Driver Installation First-Time use of the Amazon with a PC will attempt to automatically install the drivers for the Amazon. As the drivers will not be automatically discovered, the driver will need to be manually installed. This can be done through the Device Manager. To open the Device Manager, first navigate to the Control Panel, then System and Security >... -
Page 15: Chapter 3: Installation
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Page 16: Water Depth
CH3: INSTALLATION The Amazon bubbler system includes a fully integrated digital pressure transducer specifically designed for water level monitoring. The Amazon directly measures dry gas over a broad temperature range. WARNING! Before proceeding with the installation, please consider the following site preparation steps to help prevent problems later. -
Page 17: Orifice Line
Ch3: Installation Orifice Line The position and installation of the orifice line is vital to a successful and accurate Amazon installation. These are just a few of several things to consider when installing or checking an orifice line installation. Refer to Appendix A and Application Note 1005 for more detailed information about orifice line installation (http:// www.waterlog.com/media/pdfs/orifice-line-installation_001.pdf). -
Page 18: Chapter 4: Setup & Operation - Software
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Page 19: Software Interface
Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software There are three ways to setup the Amazon bubbler system; through the software interface, the SDI-12 interface, and through the keypad display interface. This chapter will focus on setup using the software interface. The keypad display is covered in chapter 5 and the SDI-12 commands are covered in chapter 6. Software Interface Once a connection to the Amazon has been established with either the Wi-Fi connection or USB connection cable, open a web browser and navigate to http://172.20.20.20/. - Page 20 CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE System Date Clicking either the box or the calendar icon will bring a monthly calendar forward. Just click on the current day and the date will be set. System Time The System Time format is in a 24-hour notation (hh:mm:ss). Once the time is set, the clock will wait to begin counting until Enter is pressed or clicking anywhere outside the box.
- Page 21 Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software Battery Voltage (Max) Each time the Amazon measures the battery voltage it checks to see if the current voltage is greater than the maximum value detected and then updates the maximum value if needed. A high value may indicate a faulty regulator.
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Page 22: Bubbler
CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE Next Tx The date and time of the next transmission are displayed. This indicates the next time data from the Amazon will be pushed to Storm Central. Last Tx The date and time of the last transmission are displayed. This indicates the last time data from the Amazon was pushed to Storm Central. - Page 23 Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software Level Units Level Units are the units of measure of the Current Level. These units will also be displayed on the key pad display. Level Units are selected from a pull down menu. When the desired units are selected from the menu, the Amazon provides the corrected slope value.
- Page 24 CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE Purge Sustain The time that the purge is sustained can be selected between 10 and 30 seconds. Like the purge pressure, some conditions require a longer or shorter purge time. Generally 20 seconds is adequate.
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Page 25: Data
Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software Temperature The temperature of the main circuit board of the Amazon is displayed. The units are selected on in the Systems Setup page. Error Code The Amazon is continually monitoring its own functions and health. The numbers displayed represent an error code to determine which functions are not performing properly. - Page 26 CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE Timed. The “Timed” mode enables data values to be recorded on a timed interval called the Logging Rate. When this mode is selected the Amazon will record data at each timed interval. External Only. When External Logging Mode is enabled, the Amazon will record the measured data each time it receives an SDI-12 Command from a SDI-12 Recorder.
- Page 27 Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software To Date/Time Select the end date and time of the last record in the data set to be retrieved. Time in the 24- hour (hh:mm:ss) format. Generate Select the desired location to copy the data to by selecting “To PC”...
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Page 28: Sdi-12
CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE SDI-12 The Amazon supports all standard SDI-12 commands and uses some SDI-12 extended commands for setup operation. SDI-12 standard and extended commands are normally sent from a SDI-12 master device (recorder) like the Storm 3 data logger. Chaper 6 covers these commands in detail. -
Page 29: Modbus
Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software 4 – 20 mA Status The 4 to 20 mA status provides current level measurements in Level Units and the corresponding milliamps value. If a Min Level of 6 feet and Max Level of 20 feet had been entered, and the current water level where 8.45 feet, then the corresponding mA output would be 13.8 mA. - Page 30 CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE Modbus Enabled The Modbus Enabled setting determines whether the Amazon will communicate with a Modbus master device. The Amazon can be used as a Modbus slave. If Modbus Enabled is set to No, then Modbus communication is disabled in the Amazon.
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Page 31: Cell Modem
Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software Cell Modem Cell Modem is currently under development and is temporarily disabled. Modem Settings COM Port Model GSM Settings Service Provider Access Point Name APN Username APN Password GSM Freq Band CDMA Settings Cell Modem Screen of the Graphical User Interface Activation Status Storm Central... - Page 32 CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE Storm Central Settings Systems Settings provide three configurable settings that affect the Amazon and how it displays data. Transmit Rate Configures how frequently to connect and transmit data to Storm Central. This function is independent of the auto-log rate and will send all data not previously sent.
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Page 33: System Setup
System Setup Advanced options for configuring the Amazon are located in the System Setup section. System Settings Systems Settings provide three configurable settings that affect the Amazon and how it displays data. Timeout (sec) In order to maximize power consumptions, the Amazon system reduces power by going to sleep after no activity is detected. - Page 34 CH4: SETUP & OPERATION - SOFTWARE Wireless ID Enter the ID name that will identify the Amazon bubbler on the Wireless Network Connection. The name of the Wireless ID has no length restrictions and can contain letters, numbers, hyphen, underscore, and period. Security Mode The Amazon provides a security gate into the functionality of the system.
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Page 35: Ethernet
Ch4: Setup & Operation - Software Load Select the location where the Firmware has been saved, this can be either the PC to USB Flash Drive. Select Choose File. If the PC was selected as the location of the firmware file, then a directory from the attached PC will be displayed. -
Page 36: Chapter 5: Setup & Operation - Keypad
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Page 37: Keypad - Display
Ch5: Setup & Operation - Keypad There are three ways to setup the Amazon bubbler system; through the software interface, the SDI-12 interface, and through the keypad display interface. This chapter will focus on setup using keypad display. The software is covered in chapter 4, and the SDI-12 commands are covered in chapter 6. Keypad - Display The Amazon’s optional keypad display provides complete functionality required to configure the Amazon, retrieve logged data, and configure communication settings. -
Page 38: Sub Menu Editable Fields
CH5: SETUP & OPERATION - KEYPAD Sub Menu Editable Fields To edit fields inside the sub-menus, navigate by moving the cursor up and down to the desired field and press enter. If the setting is editable the first character will be highlighted in black. Change the character by pressing the up and down buttons. -
Page 39: Bubbler Menu
Ch5: Setup & Operation - Keypad Averaging Time On the logging interval, programmed request, or manual request, a measurement is initiated by the Amazon. The Amazon will measure as fast as possible and then calculate the average of these readings to obtain the recorded or returned value. The longer the Averaging Time selected (entered as seconds), the more samples will be used in calculating the average. - Page 40 CH5: SETUP & OPERATION - KEYPAD Purge Pressure Purging forces a blast of air through the orifice line in order to remove any sediment or debris from the line. A line that has restriction due to obstructions can provide a false pressure reading. The pressure at which the Amazon purges the line during the purge process can be set between 40 and 90 PSI.
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Page 41: Logging/Data Menu
Ch5: Setup & Operation - Keypad Error Code The Amazon is continually monitoring its own functions and health. The numbers displayed represent an error code to determine which functions are not performing properly. In addition to the error code, a directive is provided on the Home Screen. There are four directive that may be posted: User Service, Factory Service, Call Support, Set Clock. -
Page 42: System Setup Menu
CH5: SETUP & OPERATION - KEYPAD External Only. When External Logging Mode is enabled, the Amazon will record the measured data each time it receives an SDI-12 Command from a SDI-12 Recorder. Timed+External. Both the Timed and External Logging Modes are enabled. Logging Rate The rate at which data is recorded when Timed or Timed+External Logging Modes are enabled is entered in 24-hour notations (hh:mm:ss). - Page 43 Ch5: Setup & Operation - Keypad Copy Log to USB The event data logged as a text document can be copied directly to a USB Flash Drive connected to the Amazon USB port. A USB Flash Drive must be connected to the Amazon before selecting the Copy Log to USB.
- Page 44 CH5: SETUP & OPERATION - KEYPAD Voltage The Amazon displays the current battery voltage from the systems +12 VDC input. Even though the battery voltage display will briefly rise and fall, the only voltage reading saved to your data will be at each logging interval.
- Page 45 Ch5: Setup & Operation - Keypad Date Format Select the desired date format that the Amazon will use to display the date stamp and record the date stamp. System Date Edit the current Date on the Amazon. The date format can be changed in the Date Format selection field. System Time Edit the current Date on the Amazon.
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Page 46: Menu
CH5: SETUP & OPERATION - KEYPAD File Selecting file provides a list of available firmware files saved on the attached USB Flash Drive. Insert the USB Flash Drive then scroll through the available files using the up and down buttons. Update Once the desired file is displayed in the file , push the update button.Software Update Version... -
Page 47: 4-20 Ma Menu
Ch5: Setup & Operation - Keypad 4 to 20 mA Menu The Amazon has the ability to output the level reading as a 4 to 20 mA signal by scaling the measured level reading for the 4 to 20 mA output based on the Min and Max Level values. The Amazon controls the loop current but does not power the loop, so the loop must be externally powered. -
Page 48: Modbus Menu
CH5: SETUP & OPERATION - KEYPAD Calculated Offset Based upon the values entered as the minimum and maximum level, the Amazon calculates the required offset. Modbus Menu Modbus is a standard communication protocol that provides communication between devices. Configured in a Master/Slave relationship, the master sends the slave a command and the slave responds with the requested data. -
Page 49: Ethernet Menu
Ch5: Setup & Operation - Keypad Parity The Parity is only required if RS-485 Mode is selected. Parity provides a simple form of error detection by appending an extra bit to each packet. The master and slave (Amazon) must use the same parity to communicate. -
Page 50: Chapter 6: Sdi-12 Interface
06 / SDI-12 INTERFACE... - Page 51 Ch6: SDI-12 Interface The SDI-12 interface is another way to setup and operate the Amazon. The Amazon supports all standard SDI-12 commands and uses some SDI-12 extended (manufacturer specific) commands for setup operation. SDI-12 standard and extended commands are normally sent from a SDI-12 master device, like the Storm 3 or XL Series data loggers.
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Page 52: Default Setup
CH6: SDI-12 INTERFACE Default Setup The Amazon has many settings that can be change. However, the default setups will normally cover most applications. Table 6-2 shows the default settings for the Amazon. Table 6-2: Amazon Default Setup Setting Default Setting Setting Range SDI-12 Address 0-9 (Standard), A-Z, a-z... -
Page 53: Level Units/Slope
Ch6: SDI-12 Interface interface, send the “aAn!” command and the response should be ‘n’, the new address. Note in Table 6-4, the ‘a’ is the current address of the Amazon and the ‘n’ is the desired new SDI-12 address. Table 6-4: Change the Amazon SDI-12 Address Amazon SDI-12 Address Command Command: aAn! Response: n... -
Page 54: Set Current Level
CH6: SDI-12 INTERFACE Table 6-6: Change the Amazon Level Units/Slope Amazon SDI-12 Level Units Commands Command: aXWSn.nnn! Response: a0021 Command: aXRS! Response: a0011 Command: aD0! Response: a + n.nnn Set Current Level Set current level is setting the water level reading to the actual measured or surveyed value, this could include the elevation (level) or not. -
Page 55: Level Offset
Ch6: SDI-12 Interface Level Offset The level offset is a value that is added to the final level result after the slope/multiplier has been applied. The level offset is normally used to obtain a final level relative to some reference point such as sea level. -
Page 56: Bubble Rate
CH6: SDI-12 INTERFACE Table 6-9: Change the Amazon Level Averaging Time SDI-12 Interface Command: aXWATn! Response: a0021 Command: aXRAT! Response: a0011 Command: aD0! Response: a + nnn Bubble Rate The bubble rate is the average number of bubbles flowing from the end of the orifice line per minute. The standard orifice line tubing that we recommend and calibrate the bubble rate has 1/8 inch inner diameter (I.D.). -
Page 57: Purge
Ch6: SDI-12 Interface Table 6-11: Change the Amazon Bubble Rate Amazon SDI-12 Bubble Rate Command Command: aXWBRnn! Response: a0061 Command: aXRBR! Response: a0021 Command: aD0! Response: a + nn Purge The Amazon has an option built in called purge, the purpose of the purge is to clear out any debris or silt from the end of the orifice line that could cause false pressure readings. -
Page 58: Purge Pressure
CH6: SDI-12 INTERFACE Purge Pressure The purge pressure is the pressure that is used to purge the orifice line. This is normally done to clear the end of the orifice line of debris and or sediment buildup. “False high level” readings can be caused by debris or sediment buildup at the end of the orifice line. -
Page 59: 4-20 Milliamp Output
Ch6: SDI-12 Interface Table 6-14: Change the Amazon Purge Sustain Amazon SDI-12 Purge Sustain Commands Command: aXWPSnn! Response: a0061 Command: aXRPS! Response: a0021 Command: aD0! Response: a + nn 4-20 Milliamp Output The Amazon has the ability to output the level value as a 4-20 milliamp signal. The 4-20 milliamp output is most commonly used in industrial applications with PLC’s or SCADA systems. -
Page 60: Milliamp Max Level
CH6: SDI-12 INTERFACE value in the buffer. To check the new 4-20 milliamp min level, send “aXRIL!” command and wait the responded time. Then send the “aD0!” command to read back the new written 4-20 milliamp min level. Note Table 6-16, the ‘a’ is the current SDI-12 address of the Amazon and the ‘n.nn’ is the desired 4-20 milliamp min level. -
Page 61: Modbus Mode Enable
Ch6: SDI-12 Interface Modbus Mode Enable The Modbus mode enable is the setting that determines whether the Amazon will communicate with a Modbus master device. Modbus is an industry standard serial digital interface for interconnecting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), intelligent sensors and other devices. The Amazon can be used as a Modbus slave and has both a Ethernet port and serial RS-485 port for connecting to a Modbus compatible host device. -
Page 62: Chapter 7: Modbus Operation
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Page 63: Modbus
Ch7: Modbus Operation Modbus The Amazon supports a Modbus client protocol interface. Modbus is an industry standard field bus for interconnecting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), intelligent sensors and other devices. The Amazon communicates Modbus via the RS-485 serial port connections; see Chapter 2 Table 2-1 for wiring connections. - Page 64 CH7: MODBUS OPERATION Table 7-3: Amazon Holding Registers continued... Register Description Start Address # of 16-bit Registers Data Type Level Units 17 / “0011” Short Integer Reserved 18 / “0012” Short Integer Baud Rate 19 / “0013” Short Integer Parity 20 / “0014”...
- Page 65 Ch7: Modbus Operation Level Units Select Register The Level Units holding registers allows the user to change the units of the final measured level value. Table 7-4 shows what the level units holding register must be set to obtain the desired units. Table 7-4: Level Units Select Register Options Register Value Level Units...
- Page 66 CH7: MODBUS OPERATION Parity Select Register The Parity holding register allows the user to change the parity of the Modbus RS-485 serial port communication. Table 7-6 shows what the parity holding register should be set to get the desired parity. Table 7-6: Parity Select Register Options Register Value Level Units...
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Page 67: Modbus Command Examples
Ch7: Modbus Operation Level Register The Level holding register holds the current measured water level value. This holding register is a 32-bit holding register. Level is the result of the pressure in the line multiplied by the level slope and added to the level offset. - Page 68 CH7: MODBUS OPERATION Example #2: Write Multiple Registers Command: Format: “aabbccccddddeeffffgggg” Where: aa = 1 byte Modbus address bb = 1 byte function code cccc = 2 byte start address dddd = 2 byte quantity of registers ee = byte count ffff = 2 byte data value gggg = 2 byte crc value Example: 011000010001022000BE41...
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Page 69: Chapter 8: Appendix
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Page 70: Appendix A:orifice Line Installation
CH8: APPENDIX Appendix A: Orifice Line Installation Proper installation of the bubbler orifice line is critical to obtaining a reliable and accurate water level measurement and to provide long term stability in your measurement system. Equipment The equipment that is required for a successful installation includes five products: 1. - Page 71 Ch8: Appendix The line should be installed in an area where the flow of the water will remain relatively calm as compared to the real level changes. The optimal installation will place the line angled slightly down stream and perpendicular to the flow. Optimal installation will place the line angled slightly down stream 3.
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Page 72: Appendix B: Error Codes
CH8: APPENDIX Appendix B: Error Codes The Amazon continually monitors its own health and status. Under Bubbler Settings on the browser screen and Bubbler Menu on the display, Error Codes provide diagnostic tool to manage the bubbler. In addition to the Error Code, an informative directive is posted on the main screens of the display when a problem occurs. - Page 73 Ch8: Appendix - Call Support. Other mechanical causes have created a faulty system. These can often be fixed in the field with qualified technical support. These may be error created by a leak in the orifice line, or debris clogging the line. o Pressure Not Increasing.
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Page 74: Appendix C: Specifications
CH8: APPENDIX Appendix C: Specifications Based on a 60 bubbles/min flow rate PERFORMANCE with a 15 min measurement cycle and Accuracy Pressure Less than or equal to 0.02% of full a 1 purge/day frequency. Average scale output (FSO) over active current 20mA temperature range Surge 20 V DC... - Page 75 Ch8: Appendix This user manual is a guide for the Amazon Bubbler. For more information, updated manuals, brochures, technical notes, and supporting software on the Amazon Bubbler please refer to ysi.com/Amazon or contact your sales representative. For additional assistance, please contact us at +1.435.753.2212 or sales@waterlog.com...
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