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OTT HydroMet SensorLink 1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Compact Datalogger OTT SensorLink 1000 k 1 0 0 o r L i n S e n s b r a n M e t y d r o T T H a n O P o w e...
  • Page 2 We reserve the right to make technical changes and improvements without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 Basic safety information 3.1 Markings and symbols used in the instruction 3.2 Explanation on safety information used 3.3 Note the following for safe and trouble-free operation of the OTT SensorLink 1000 4 Introduction 5 Installing the OTT SensorLink 1000 5.1 Insert the SIM card...

  • Page 4: Scope Of Supply

    – 1 Compact datalogger with integrated cellular modem for connecting the OTT SensorLink 1000 OTT RLS 500 radar sensor; two detachable short rod antennas (for cellular modem and Bluetooth); installation sockets for connecting the OTT RLS 500 and an optional solar panel; options for power supply, cellular modem, preset mea- sured value units and accessories included in the scope of supply ➝...
  • Page 5 – metric measurement units – installation accessories for poles – with radar sensor OTT RLS 500 – 2 meters connecting cable to the OTT RLS 500 – with housing bracket for OTT RLS 500 – Operating instructions OTT RLS 500 in German –...
  • Page 6 SenL1k-Manual-S ▶ SenL1k-S-Cbl—33ft Accessories Extension cable for solar panel – Length: 10 m / 33 ft Connecting cable to the OTT RLS 500 RLS500CBL – – Variant code (supplementary to order number) – M9-socket « M9 plug – Cable lengths 2 m / 7 ft...

  • Page 7: Basic Safety Information

    Definition Please note: … Information that prevents potential damage or malfunction on the OTT SensorLink 1000. 3.2 Explanation on safety information used The safety information used in these operating instructions is classified according to the nature and severity of a particular hazard. The hazard levels defined are...

  • Page 8: Note The Following For Safe And Trouble-Free Operation Of The Ott Sensorlink 1000

    Further information ➝ see Chapter13, Technical Data. ▶ Do not make any changes or retrofits to the OTT SensorLink 1000! If changes or retrofits are made, all guarantee claims are voided. Furthermore, the radio approval required for its operation is void! ▶...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    4 Introduction The OTT SensorLink 1000 is an IP-capable (Internet Protocol) compact datalogger specially designed for hydrometry. It is designed for connection to an OTT RLS 500 radar sensor. By combining these components, a compact and self-sufficient mea- suring station for precise, non-contact determination of water levels in surface waters can be realised.

  • Page 10: Installing The Ott Sensorlink 1000

    Danger of explosion due to spark formation and electrostatic discharge! The use of the OTT SensorLink 1000 in explosive atmospheres can lead to the danger of iginition of this atmosphere. An explosion resulting from this involves the risk of very severe material and personal damage.

  • Page 11: How To Insert The Sim Card

    5.1 Insert the SIM card For communication and data transmission over the cellular network, you will need a suitable SIM card for the cellular modem integrated in the OTT SensorLink 1000 (mini-SIM card type). Remark: Insert the SIM card before installing the OTT SensorLink 1000. This offers the advantage that this can be done conveniently and regardless of the weather (indoors) on a workbench.
  • Page 12 Carefully tighten the four hexagon socket screws again (max. 4 Nm). Please note: If you have to open the housing of the OTT SensorLink 1000 after a longer operating phase (e.g. to replace the SIM card), the rubber seal in the housing cover must be checked for wear/potential damage and replaced if neces- sary.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Cellular And Bluetooth Antenna

    5.2 Connecting the cellular and Bluetooth antenna The two short rod antennas for cellular radio and Bluetooth are included with the OTT SensorLink 1000. They are not connected on delivery and are enclosed sepa- rately in the transport packaging. How to connect the cellular and Bluetooth antenna ■...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Housing

    Variant code for installation accessories: "W" (for wall mounting) ■ Attach the wall mount of the OTT SensorLink 1000 to a suitable surface using 4 screws (Ø: 3,5 … 4.5 mm). Select suitable wood screws (+ dowels) or machine screws (+ nuts) depending on the surface.
  • Page 15 Variant code for installation accessories: "P" (for poles) ■ Fix the pole mount at the back of the OTT SensorLink 1000 to a pole using the included pole clamp (for Ø: 1.5" … 2"; with optional pole clamp (accessories) for Ø: 2" … 3").

  • Page 16: Connecting The Radar Sensor Ott Rls 500

    ■ Align the cable plug in the correct position (note the coding nose) and place it on the the installation socket of the OTT SensorLink 1000; see Fig. 7, step 1. ■ Tighten the union nut by hand; see Fig. 7, step 2.
  • Page 17 Fig. 8: Example installation of an autono- mous level measuring station; consisting of a compact datalogger OTT SensorLink 1000, radarsensor OTT RLS 500 and an optional 5 watt solar panel. Solar panel (optional; max. 2 pcs.) OTT SensorLink 1000 0 0 0...

  • Page 18: Optional: Mounting And Connecting The Solar Panel

    2"-pipe ■ Fix the pole mount at the back of the OTT SensorLink 1000 to a pole using the included pole clamp (for Ø: 1.5" … 2"; with optional pole clamp (accessories) for Ø: 2" … 3"); orientate the solar panel to the south (in the southern hemisphere: to the north).
  • Page 19 For this purpose, the Y-adapter for solar panel connection cable (see accessories) is required. In this case, thw two solar panel connection cables must be connected to the Y-adapter and the adapter itself to the OTT SensorLink 1000.

  • Page 20: Controlling The Power Supply And Exchange Of Lithium Battery

    (no on/off switch available). ▶ If the OTT SensorLink 1000 is to be taken out of operation ➝ disconnect batte- ry/rechargeable battery. This prevents premature draining of the battery/rechargeable battery and the storage of unusable measured values.

  • Page 21: Checking The Battery Status Of The Lithium Battery

    If not yet selected: click on the "Dashbord" button. ■ Click on the "Measure All" button ➝ the OTT SensorLink 1000 starts an instan- taneous value measurement ➝ the measured value "Battery consumption" shows the energy drawn from the battery so far in milliampere hours (mAh).
  • Page 22 Loosen the four Phillips screws in the housing cover (captive; PH2). ■ Remove the transparent plastic cover with the lithium battery. Fig. 11: open housing of the OTT SensorLink 1000. Pin header Housing cover with battery/ rechargeable battery Connection cable...
  • Page 23 Remarks: ▶ The OTT SensorLink 1000 stores the measured values in a non-volatile memory. This means that no data is lost when the lithium battery is replaced. This also applies to storage without batteries over a longer period of time.

  • Page 24: Setting Ott Sensorlink 1000 Operating Parameters

    7 Setting OTT SensorLink 1000 operating parameters 7.1 Operating software "LinkComm" To set the OTT SensorLink 1000 operating parameters, you will need the "Link- Comm" software (operating software) from OTT HydroMet. LinkComm is available for the following hardware: ▶ PCs with Microsoft Windows operating system, version 10 or higher, Release 1607, Build 14393 ▶...
  • Page 25 How to establish a communication connection Remark: The maximum range of BLE is 10 meters (with free line of sight). If the OTT SensorLink 1000 is installed in a closed metal control cabinet, the range may be significantly restricted. ■...

  • Page 26: Setting Of Ott Sensorlink 1000 Operating Parameters

    Remarks: ▶ Operation of the OTT SensorLink 1000 does not require the input of location coordinates; the location coordinates are used to display the station location in OTT HydroMet software , e.g. in OTT Hydras 3 or OTT Hydromet Cloud;...
  • Page 27 (software "WISKI" from company Kisters). ▶ Sampling interval 5 s (15 min)… 24 h; time interval at which the OTT SensorLink 1000 determines and saves measured valu- es; (save only if averaging is deactivated). The set mea- surement cycle is based on a fixed time grid (e.g. mea- surement cycle 10 minutes;...
  • Page 28 Remarks:: – The storage delta function generates apericodic time series. – If the storage delta value is not equal to 0 and the OTT SensorLink 1000 contains a measured value for storage, the OTT SensorLink 1000 also sto- res the previous measured value (which did not exceed the storage delta value).
  • Page 29 Data format: – CSV: structured text file in CSV format(Comma-Separated Values) – OTT MIS: OTT-specific file format (ASCII) for automatic import into the measured value database of the user software OTT Hydras 3 – OTTML: OTT-specific file format (OTT Markup Language) based on the markup language "XML"...
  • Page 30 (a click on the symbol behind the input field shows the password). ☑ OTT Hydras 3 Net Server: activate checkbox if the (PHP) scripts are ▶ managed by an OTT Hydras 3 net server.
  • Page 31 The OTT SensorLink 1000 subscribes to the topic configured under "Topic com- mand". Via this topic, information is received from the broker in the form of (OTT- ML) commands (format and content of the commands are identical to an HTTP(S) connection).
  • Page 32 "Large Accounts". ▶ Scheduled time: start time for the set time interval ("Scheduled interval"). ▶ Scheduled interval: time interval, in which the OTT SensorLink 1000 trans- mits measured values by SMS. Value range: OFF, 1 minute ... 24 hours, weekday ▶...
  • Page 33 With the function "SMS Listening" it is possible to activate the mobile modem of the OTT SensorLink 1000 for approx. 1.5 minutes. For this purpose the OTT SensorLink 1000 switches on the cellular modem at a preset time (the cellular modem of the OTT SensorLink 1000 books itself into the cellular network) and after approx.

  • Page 34: Setting Ott Sensorlink 1000 Operating Parameters Remotely

    The OTT Hydras 3 application software thus creates the entire measuring site-/sensor configuration in an OTT Hydras 3 working range. It is also possible to save the configuration of an OTT SensorLink 1000 as so-cal- led "Station" in the "LinkComm" operating software.
  • Page 35 How to export a configuration (OTT Hydras 3) This export type is required to pass on an OTT SensorLink 1000 configuration to the application software OTT Hydras 3. This "*.xml" file can be read in via the Hydras 3 function "File", "Import Station configuration (XML)".

  • Page 36: Creating An Observer Entry (Observer Function)And Adjusting Measured Values

    ("Observer registration general") after it has been read in and trans- ferred to the application software OTT Hydras 3 via the "Info data" | "Station" | "Show" function. They are also visible via "Data" | "View: Events" in the operating software.
  • Page 37 OTT SensorLink 1000. Remark: The offset resulting from the entered control value can then be seen under "Scaling" | "Offset" (rounding error is possible). The OTT SensorLink 1000 now determines all other measured values taking this offset into account.

  • Page 38: Downloading Displaying And Saving Data

    How to display events (info channel) ■ Click the view "Events" ➝ the operating software provides the content of the info channel as a text file (in OTT ML format). (The checkbox "Include Events" must have been activated during download) d) How to display logfiles ■...

  • Page 39: Saving Data

    (file format: "*.xml"; in special cases: " * .txt"). Remark: Events (info data) are available in the OTT-specific "OTT-ML"-format (OTT Markup Language; file format: "*.xml"). Info data is explicitly provided for display and evaluation of data in the OTT Hydras 3 application software.

  • Page 40: Protecting The Ott Sensorlink 1000 With A Password

    OTT SensorLink 1000. Please note: If you lose your password, you will no longer be able to access the OTT SensorLink 1000 with the operating software. In this case, please contact OTT HydroService. How to release a password-protected OTT SensorLink 1000 ■...

  • Page 41: Setting Date And Time

    After removing the lithium battery/the NiMH rechargeable battery on the circuit board, the clock continues to run for approx. 40 seconds. The OTT SensorLink 1000 loses the date and time in the event of a longer power interruption. When the lithium battery/the NiMH rechargeable battery is recon- nected, the OTT SensorLink 1000 will accept the date and time of the last stored measured value, adding one minute to the stored time.

  • Page 42: Deleting The Database

    12 Deleting the database Please note: The measured values stored in the OTT SensorLink 1000 are irre- vocably lost when the database is deleted! If necessary read out measured values- before deletion! How to delete the database ■ Start the operating software "LinkComm".

  • Page 43: Updating The Ott Sensorlink 1000 Firmware

    Likewise, you should not start any further programs/apps during the copy process and should not open any files. Remark: The measured values stored in the OTT SensorLink 1000 are not lost when the firmware is updated.

  • Page 44: Further Functions Of The Operating Software "Linkcomm

    Represents the communication flow via the Bluetooth interface (BLE) between the operating software and the OTT SensorLink 1000. In addition, special com- mands can be sent to the OTT SensorLink 1000. This function is intended for very experienced and trained users as well as for the OTT HydroService! ▶...

  • Page 45: Export Database

    ▶ Event log Shows all internal activity of the operating software. The event log is intended for very experienced and trained users as well as for the OTT HydroService! ▶ Exit Exits the operating software (not available in the LinkComm-Apps for Android and iOS).

  • Page 46: Maintenance Work

    A replacement seal and a new desiccant sachet are supplied with every new lithium battery/NiMH rechargeable battery. ■ In addition, carry out the necessary maintenance work on the OTT RLS 500 radar sensor. See Chapter 9, Carrying out maintenance work in the operating instructions of the OTT RLS 500.

  • Page 47: Error Messages

    16 Error messages If measurements are faulty or if there is a malfunction, the OTT SensorLink 1000 saves one of the following error messages in the database instead of a measured value. ▶ Err 00 Internal error (automated measurement) ▶...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting/Remedy

    ➝ replace lithium battery/charge NiMH rechargeable battery. Measured values are faulty or not available ▶ Water level values ➝ Check configuration ("Measurements" button). ➝ For further measures, see "Troubleshooting/remedy" in the OTT RLS 500 operating instructions. No measured values in database ▶ Configuration incorrect? ➝...

  • Page 49: Repair

    Please note: Have a faulty OTT SensorLink 1000 checked and repaired only by the OTT repair center! Never attempt to repair the unit yourself! Only a qualified repair followed by a final factory test guarantees the specified measuring accuracy.

  • Page 50: Technical Data

    Bluetooth communication connection to "LinkComm" established lights up continuously red Data transmission via cellular modem is active flashes red once On (re)start of OTT SensorLink 1000 (e.g. after battery replacement) Interface for local communication Type BLE 5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy) Antenna Detachable short rod antenna;...
  • Page 51 Data memory Measurement memory 28 MB Number of stored values approx. 1 000 000 Measured physical quantities water level or depth to water Temperature in the datalogger housing Supply voltage Cellular signal strength (RSSI) Energy drawn from the battery (in mAh) Relative humidity in the datalogger housing Sample interval 5 seconds …...
  • Page 52 OTT SensorLink 1000 complies with the EU directives applicable Eu directives compliance at the time of production; for details, see Declaration of Conformity (www.otthydromet.com/Service & Support/ Product Resources) Product certifications FCC ID for integrated cellular modem HL7800-M N7NHL78M for integrated Bluetooth module BlueMod+S50 OA6-S50 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 53: Annex A - Note On The Declaration Of Conformity

    Annex A – Note on the Declaration of Conformity If necessary, you can download the current version of the Declaration of Conformity for the OTT SensorLink 1000 from our website as a PDF file: www.otthydromet.com/Services & Support/ Product Resources...
  • Page 56 OTT HydroMet GmbH Ludwigstrasse 16 87437 Kempten · Germany Phone +49 831 5617-0 +49 831 5617-209 Document number euinfo@otthydromet.com 5546000BE 02-1224 www.otthydromet.com...

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