OTT HydroMet SUTRON Accubar SDI-12 Operational Manual

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Summary of Contents for OTT HydroMet SUTRON Accubar SDI-12

  • Page 1 Accubar® SDI-12 Barometric Pressure Sensor Operational Manual...
  • Page 2 Sterling, VA 20164 +1 703 406-2800 sales@otthydromet.com www.otthydromet.com All rights reserved. All content is the intellectual property of OTT HydroMet. Reprinting, duplication and translation (even as excerpts) are only permitted with the prior written consent of OTT HydroMet. Subject to technical change.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Scope of supply Order numbers and variant code Product variants Accessories and spare parts About this manual Other applicable documents General signs and symbols Explanation of warnings General safety instructions Intended use Potential misuse Personnel qualification Operator obligations Personnel obligations Correct handling Risk of electrical shock...
  • Page 4 Maintenance schedule Troubleshooting 10.1 Error elimination Repair 11.1 Customer support Notes on disposing of old devices Technical data 13.1 General technical data 13.2 Electrical data 13.3 Dimensions and weight <4>...
  • Page 5: Scope Of Supply

    1 Scope of supply The following items are included with delivery: ® – Accubar SDI-12 Barometric Pressure Sensor – Cable – Mounting feet (optional) <5>...
  • Page 6: Order Numbers And Variant Code

    2 Order numbers and variant code 2.1 Product variants Variant Order number Accubar SDI-12 Barometric Pressure Sensor, 0.2 mB @ 20 °C 5600-0120-3A Accubar SDI-12 Barometric Pressure Sensor, 0.3 mB @ 20 °C 5600-0120-3B Accubar SDI-12 Barometric Pressure Sensor, 0.4 mB @ 20 °C 5600-0120-3C 2.2 Accessories and spare parts Item Order number Barometer Pressure Port 5600-0121 <6>...
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    3 About this manual 3.1 Other applicable documents The following documents contain further information on installation, maintenance and calibration: – Operations & Maintenance Manual Accubar ® SDI-12 Barometric Pressure Sensor – Data Sheet 3.2 General signs and symbols The signs and symbols used in the operational manual have the following meaning: Practical tip This symbol indicates important and useful information.
  • Page 8: Explanation Of Warnings

    3.3 Explanation of warnings To avoid personal injury and material damage, you must observe the safety information and warnings in the operating manual. The warnings use the following danger levels: WARNING WARNING This indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If the hazardous situation is not avoided, it may result in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 9: General Safety Instructions

    4 Do not change or convert the product in any way. 4 Do not perform any repairs yourself. 4 Get OTT HydroMet to examine and repair any defects. 4 Ensure that the product is correctly disposed of. Do not dispose of it in household waste.
  • Page 10: Risk Of Electrical Shock

    4.7 Risk of electrical shock Live parts can cause electric shocks in the event of contact. 4 Never take measurements on live electrical parts. 4 Never touch live electrical parts. 4.8 Certification CE (EU) The equipment meets the essential requirements of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. FCC (US) FCC Part 15, Class "A"...
  • Page 11: Product Description

    5 Product description 5.1 Design and function The barometric pressure sensor is suitable for data collection and monitoring applications. The sensor requires minimal energy, has high accuracy, and remains accurate even when a periodic calibration schedule is not maintained. Outfitted with SDI-12 outputs, the sensor is designed for datalogger compatibility. The sensor retains its high standard of accuracy in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +60°C and at elevations between 700 meters below and 5600 meters above sea level.
  • Page 12: Transport, Storage, And Unpacking

    6 Transport, storage, and unpacking 6.1 Transport 4 Transport the product always in its original packaging. 4 Ensure that the product is not mechanically stressed during transport. 6.2 Storage 4 Store within specified temperature ranges. 4 Store in dry area. 4 Store in original box where possible.
  • Page 13: Installation

    7 Installation 7.1 Mechanical installation 7.1.1 Required tools and aids The following tools and aids are required: – Allen key, 4 mm – wrench, 8 mm – open-ended wrench, 16 mm or ⅝" 7.1.2 Installing device The device can be mounted in any position. To prevent moisture from entering the device through the cable and tubing, it is recommended that the connections face downward.
  • Page 14: Commissioning

    8 Commissioning 8.1 Starting the device The device comes configured from the factory at SDI-12 address 0 and ready to make barometric pressure readings in mB (hPa). 4 Connect the device cable to the SDI-12 data recorder. 4 Issue the basic SDI-12 start measurement command M to address 0 ( 0M! ). ð...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    The following maintenance intervals are recommended: Interval Activity Performed by Annually 4 Check all cables for damage. Operator Annually 4 Check the tubing for leaks. Operator Annually 4 Check and set the elevation offset. Operator Annually 4 Have a calibration check performed. OTT HydroMet <15>...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    10 Troubleshooting 10.1 Error elimination Error Possible cause Corrective action No data Fault wiring 4 Check all wiring and terminations. No data No power 4 Check fuse in the data recorder and power at sensor. There is no fuse in the sensor itself.
  • Page 17: Repair

    11 Repair 11.1 Customer support 4 Have repairs carried out by OTT HydroMet service personnel. 4 Only carry out repairs yourself, if you have first consulted OTT HydroMet. 4 Contact your local representative: www.otthydromet.com/en/contact-us 4 Include the following information: – instrument model –...
  • Page 18: Notes On Disposing Of Old Devices

    In accordance with the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG; national implementation of EU Directive 2012/19/EU), OTT HydroMet takes back old devices in the Member States of the European Union and disposes of them in the proper manner. The devices that this concerns are labeled with the following symbol: 4 For further information on the take-back procedure contact OTT HydroMet: OTT Hydromet Corp.
  • Page 19: Technical Data

    13 Technical data 13.1 General technical data Specification Value Operating and storage temperature -50 °C to +70 °C (-58 °F to +158 °F) Calibrated temperature range -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to +140 °F) Humidity range 0 to 100 % (non-condensing) Range 500 to 1100 mB (hPa) 14.8 to 32.5” Hg Elevation -700 to 5600 m (-2300 to 18 300 ft) Accuracy...
  • Page 20: Dimensions And Weight

    13.3 Dimensions and weight 65 mm (2.6”) Ø 3.9 mm (Ø 0.15”) 52 mm (2.05”) Accubar with hidden mounting screws 96 mm (3.8”) 65 mm (2.6”) 6 mm (0.24”) 82 mm (3.23”) Accubar with R mounting feet <20>...
  • Page 21 65 mm (2.6”) 8 mm (0.3”) 41 mm (1.61”) Accubar with L mounting feet Specification Value Dimensions packed (length x height x width) 127 x 127 x 77 mm (5 x 5 x 3 in) Dimensions unpacked (length x height x width) 67 x 67 x 41 mm (2.6 x 2.6 x 1.6 in) Excluding cable gland, hose barb and mounting feet Weight packed 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs.) Weight unpacked...
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