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Device for water mains monitoring
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  • Page 1 AQUALOG PQ EVO Device for water mains monitoring Revision A - Edition 06/2025 USER MANUAL, USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING...
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  • Page 3: Introduction

    • use and service the equipment properly; • correctly apply the safety alerts and procedures recommended. COPYRIGHT 2025 © PIETRO FIORENTINI S.P.A. DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing intRoDUction REv. A Use, maintenance and warning manual...
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  • Page 5: Revision History

    1.1 - REVISION HISTORY Revision index Date 06/2025 Tab. 1.1. DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing intRoDUction REv. A Use, maintenance and warning manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1 - INTRODUCTION ........................3 1.1 - REvision HistoRY ..........................5 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION ....................11 2.1 - mAnUfActURER iDEntificAtion ......................11 2.2 - iDEntificAtion of tHE PRoDUct ...................... 11 2.3 - REgULAtoRY fRAmEwoRK ......................... 11 2.4 - wARRAntY ............................11 2.4.1 - REfEREncE oPERAting conDitions ....................12 2.5 - ADDREssEEs, sUPPLY AnD stoRAgE of tHE mAnUAL ..............
  • Page 7 4 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ..................25 4.1 - gEnERAL DEscRiPtion ........................25 4.2 - PowER sUPPLY DEvicEs ........................26 4.2.1 - BAttERiEs ............................26 4.2.2 - connEctoRs .............................27 4.2.2.1 - cABLE gLAnD vERsion ......................27 4.3 - intEnDED UsE ............................28 4.3.1 - EnvisAgED UsE ..........................28 4.3.2 - REAsonABLY foREsEEABLE misUsE ....................28 4.4 - tEcHnicAL DAtA ..........................
  • Page 8 7 - INSTALLATION ........................53 7.1 - gEnERAL wARnings ........................... 53 7.2 - instALLAtion PRE-REQUisitEs ......................53 7.2.1 - ALLowED EnviRonmEntAL conDitions ..................53 7.3 - cHEcKs BEfoRE instALLAtion ......................54 7.4 - instALLAtion PRocEDURE ......................... 55 7.4.1 - EQUiPmEnt AssEmBLY AnD sim insERtion ..................55 8 - CONFIGURATION ......................
  • Page 9 10 - UNINSTALLATION AND DISPOSAL ................. 85 10.1 - gEnERAL sAfEtY wARnings ......................85 10.2 - QUALificAtion of tHE oPERAtoRs in cHARgE ................85 10.3 - infoRmAtion REQUiRED in cAsE of nEw instALLAtion ..............85 10.4 - stoRAgE of tHE BAttERiEs ......................85 10.5 - infoRmAtion REQUiRED in cAsE of RE-instALLAtion ..............
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  • Page 11: General Information

    PiEtRo fioREntini s.P.A. guarantees that the equipment was manufactured using the best materials, with high quality workmanship, and complies with the quality requirements, specifications and performance set out in the order. the warranty shall be considered null and void and PiEtRo fioREntini s.P.A. shall not be liable for any damage and/or malfunctions: •...

  • Page 12: Reference Operating Conditions

    Removing, rewriting or editing the pages of the manual and their contents is not allowed. PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. shall not be held liable for any damage to people, animals and property caused by failure to adhere to the warnings and operating procedures described in this manual.

  • Page 13: Language

    PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. at the addresses specified in paragraph 2.1 (“Identifi- cation of the manufacturer”). WARNING! PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. shall be held liable for the information provided in the original manual only. 2.7 - SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Applied Rating Plates

    The rating plate contains the identification details of the equipment and its accessories to be cited in case of need to PiEtRo fioREntini s.p.A. Type of plate Image AQUALog PQ Evo Tab. 2.7. WARNING! Removing nameplates and/or replacing them with other plates is strictly not allowed.

  • Page 15: Description Of The Nameplate

    2.8.1 - DESCRIPTION OF THE NAMEPLATE the following information, described in tab. 2.8, is shown on the nameplate: Pos. Description fast Logo manufacturer’s Address Equipment model Equipment overhaul status serial number Power supply voltage Average power consumption safety pictogram cE marking Tab.

  • Page 16: Glossary Of Units Of Measurement

    2.9 - GLOSSARY OF UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Type of measurement Unit of measurement Description sm³/h standard cubic metres per hour sm³ standard cubic metres m³/h cubic metres per hour Consumption and Volumetric flow rate m³ cubic metres Litres per second Litres Pressure ˝wc...

  • Page 17: Qualified Professional Figures

    2.10 - QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL FIGURES Qualified operators in charge of using and managing the equipment throughout its technical service life to be used as indicated: Professional figure Definition Qualified operator able to: • handle materials and equipment. • carry out all the operations necessary to properly install the equipment; Installer •...
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  • Page 19: Safety

    3 - SAFETY 3.1 - GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! • It is strictly forbidden to repair or make any modifications to the equipment. • For information and warnings regarding replacing batteries, refer to chapter 9 in this manual. ATTENTION! Authorised operators must not carry out operations or services on their own initiative that do not fall with- in their competence.

  • Page 20: Safety Instructions For Installation

    3.1.1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION the AQUALog PQ Evo series versions must be installed and commissioned in accordance with the applicable regula- tions and standards. NOTICE! PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage resulting from failure to comply with the instruc- tions and from misuse.

  • Page 21: Personal Protective Equipment

    3.2 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT the following table shows the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its description; an obligation is associated with each symbol. Personal protective equipment means any equipment intended to be worn by the worker in order to protect them against one or several risks that are likely to threaten their safety or health during work.

  • Page 22: Obligations And Prohibitions

    WARNING! If there are any functional faults, do not operate. Immediately contact PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. for the necessary directions. DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing sAfEtY REv.

  • Page 23: Safety Pictograms

    NOISE LEVEL the AQUALog PQ Evo series has no moving parts. for the value of the noise generated by the equipment and further information, contact PiEtRo fioREntini s.p.A. ATTENTION! The obligation to use earmuffs or ear plugs to protect the hearing of qualified professional figures (refer- ence paragraph 2.10) remains in the event that the noise in the installation environment of the equipment...
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  • Page 25: Description And Operation

    4 - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 4.1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION AQUALog PQ Evo is a water mains monitoring datalogger suitable for operation in harsh environments. this device enables the monitoring of various physical quantities in applications characterised by hard-to-install conditions and power failures.

  • Page 26: Power Supply Devices

    4.2 - POWER SUPPLY DEVICES the AQUALog PQ Evo Evo appliance is powered by a battery pack equipped with two Lithium thionyl chloride cells, which guarantees high operating autonomy and easy installation. AQUALog PQ Evo can also be powered from external sources: •...

  • Page 27: Connectors

    4.2.2 - CONNECTORS 4.2.2.1 - CABLE GLAND VERSION The cable glands used to connect the equipment are metal, screwed directly onto the box, which is fitted with appropriate threaded holes. Each cable gland has an o-ring that guarantees iP68 protection. Fig.

  • Page 28: Intended Use

    “improper use”, PiEtRo fioREntini s.p.A. shall not be held liable for any damage caused to people or property, and any type of warranty on the equipment shall be deemed void.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    4.4 - TECHNICAL DATA General features External Enclosure fibreglass Casing protection rating iP68 (immersion for 100 days at a depth of 1 metre) Connectors stainless steel cable glands Antennas External Operating ambient temperature from -25°c to + 60°c range Storage temperature range from -25°c to + 70°c Mechanical and electrical classes m2 E2...

  • Page 30: I/O Channels

    External antenna bracketed to the AQUALOG PQ EVO device suitable for installation in a thermowell or on stations where external ele- ments could mask the GSM field External antenna on the AQUALOG PQ EVO device and drivable suitable for installation outside the thermowell with a dedicated external pocket Tab.

  • Page 31: Wiring

    Tab. 4.20. Note: The PINs of terminal block M1 are numbered from left to right fig. 4.44 shows the connection of a pressure transducer to channel 1 of the device AQUALog PQ Evo, represented as a resistor bridge. Fig. 4.4. Pressure input terminal block...

  • Page 32: Analogue Pressure Inputs

    4.8.2 - ANALOGUE PRESSURE INPUTS it is possible to sequentially supply 2 4-20 mA transmitters and to read 4-20 mA signals in the following mode: • passive: use terminals 'vx+' to supply the current loop and 'vx-' to connect the signal. •...

  • Page 33: Serial Input

    4.8.4 - SERIAL INPUT ANALOGUE INPUT - mV/V cell signals Terminal Terminal Description Image block oUt1 n.a. oUt2 n.a. vPower n.a. +vultra transmitter power supply RX/B signal input tX/A n.a. signal loop ground Tab. 4.23. Fig. 4.6. Serial input terminal block DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing DEscRiPtion AnD oPERAtion REv.
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  • Page 35: User Interface

    5 - USER INTERFACE 5.1 - LOCAL COMMUNICATION INTERFACE the main local communication interfaces are: • wi-fi. • Bluetooth. ATTENTION! Wireless communication can be Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The setting is performed on the RTU firmware. For changing the local communication interface, see section 5.1.3 'Changing the Wireless (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) Communication Interface'.

  • Page 36: Communication Interface Via Bluetooth

    Fig. 5.8. Rainbow interface for Wi-Fi connection 5.1.2 - COMMUNICATION INTERFACE VIA BLUETOOTH the Bluetooth interface allows communication with the RtU via the Rainbow software without removing the cover. Blue- tooth start-up requires a magnet and a Pc that supports the standard Bluetooth 4.0. to make a Bluetooth connection to the machine, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 37 Fig. 5.9. Bluetooth enabling label Fig. 5.10. Rainbow interface for Bluetooth connection DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing UsER intERfAcE REv. A Use, maintenance and warning manual...

  • Page 38: Wireless Communication Interface (Wi-Fi Or Bluetooth)

    5.1.3 - WIRELESS COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (WI-FI OR BLUETOOTH) changing the wireless communication interface (from wi-fi to Bluetooth or vice versa) can be done via the Rainbow soft- ware. 5.1.3.1 - SWITCHING FROM WI-FI TO BLUETOOTH 1. Place the magnet next to the 'wAKE UP' label. 2.
  • Page 39 9. select the command Enab. BT (Dis WiFi) and press send command to change the connection type from wi-fi to Bluetooth. Fig. 5.12. Rainbow interface for switching to Bluetooth mode 10. If a confirmation message is returned, press OK, disconnect from the connection and wait 2 minutes (peripheral de- vice timeout time), after which time you will be able to connect in the required mode.

  • Page 40: Switching From Bluetooth To Wi-Fi

    5.1.3.2 - SWITCHING FROM BLUETOOTH TO WI-FI 1. Place the magnet next to the 'wAKE UP' label. 2. Run the Rainbow programme from the Pc. 3. select the desired RtU and double-click the mouse. 4. select 'RtU' in the top left-hand corner. 5.
  • Page 41 11. select the command Enab. BT (Dis WiFi) and press send command to change the connection type from Bluetooth to wi-fi. Fig. 5.14. Rainbow interface for switching to Wi-Fi mode 12. If a confirmation message is returned, press OK, disconnect from the connection and wait 2 minutes (peripheral de- vice timeout time), after which time you will be able to connect in the required mode.
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  • Page 43: Transport And Handling

    PiEtRo fioREntini s.p.A.. NOTICE! PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. shall not be liable for any damage to people or property caused by accidents due to failure to comply with the instructions provided in this manual. DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing tRAnsPoRt AnD HAnDLing REv.

  • Page 44: Packaging Content

    6.25 describes the types of packaging used: Ref. Type of packaging Image single box Tab. 6.25. 6.2 - PACKAGING CONTENT AQUALog PQ Evo is shipped with: • battery inside, to be connected; • internal antenna; • wall-mounting bracket. DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing tRAnsPoRt AnD HAnDLing REv.

  • Page 45: Physical Characteristics Of The Device

    6.3 - PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE 6.3.1 - CABLE GLAND VERSION Fig. 6.15. Dimensions AQUALOG PQ EVO, front view Weights and dimensions 114 mm 75 mm 209 mm 190 mm Weight 1 kg Tab. 6.26. DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing tRAnsPoRt AnD HAnDLing REv.

  • Page 46: Lower Side

    6.3.2 - LOWER SIDE Fig. 6.16. Lower side external view Dimensions [mm] 114 mm 75 mm 58 mm Tab. 6.27. DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing tRAnsPoRt AnD HAnDLing REv. A Use, maintenance and warning manual...

  • Page 47: Equipment Anchoring And Lifting Method

    6.4 - EQUIPMENT ANCHORING AND LIFTING METHOD HAZARD! Using lifting equipment (if necessary) for unloading, carrying and handling packages is reserved only for skilled operators who have been properly trained (and are appropriately qualified if required by the regula- tions in force in the country of installation) and are familiar with: •...

  • Page 48: Forklift Handling Method

    6.4.1 - FORKLIFT HANDLING METHOD HAZARD! It is forbidden to: • transit under suspended loads; • move the load over the personnel operating in the site/plant area. WARNING! The following is not allowed on forklifts: • carrying passengers; • lifting people. WARNING! During all handling operations, pay close attention to avoid impact or vibrations of the equipment batter- ies.
  • Page 49 Step Action Image Sollevare lentamente il carico di qualche decina di centimetri e veri carne la stabilità facendo attenzio- Inclinare il montante all’indietro (verso il posto guida) per avvantaggiare il momento ribaltante e Adeguare la velocità d ne che il baricentro del carico sia posizionato al centro delle forche di sollevamento. garantire una maggiore stabilità...

  • Page 50: Packaging Removal

    • do not install the equipment; • contact PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. and specify the details provided on the equipment rating plate. WARNING! The single piece of equipment is contained in a specifically created cardboard box. Avoid taking the equipment out of the box before its installation.

  • Page 51: Storage And Environmental Conditions

    6.6 - STORAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WARNING! Protect the equipment from blows and impacts, even accidental, until it is installed. if the equipment needs to be stored for an extended period, the minimum environmental conditions for the intended stor- age are provided in tab. 6.31. compliance with these conditions will guarantee the declared performance: Conditions Data A maximum storage period is not defined as it is only limited by the life span of...
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  • Page 53: Installation

    WARNING! It is forbidden to make modifications to the equipment. WARNING! PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. is not liable for damage caused by incorrect installation of the equipment and/ or otherwise different from that indicated in this manual. 7.2 - INSTALLATION PRE-REQUISITES 7.2.1 - ALLOWED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS...

  • Page 54: Checks Before Installation

    7.3 - CHECKS BEFORE INSTALLATION the installation site must be suitable for the safe use of the equipment. the equipment installation area must have lighting that guarantees the operator good visibility during the installation phas- Before installation, it must be ensured that: •...

  • Page 55: Installation Procedure

    Any junction boxes or equipment connected to the controller by cables must guarantee the same degree of immersion tightness. Step Action secure the device AQUALog PQ Evo with the brackets. Unscrew and remove the cover screws. Remove the cover. Disconnect the battery pack.
  • Page 56 to insert the sim card: Step Action insert the sim into the modem slot (fig. 7.17). connect the battery pack. connect via wireless interface. Configure the equipment (refer to chapter “8 - Configuration”). check with the Rainbow instruments that the measurements are correct. make a connection test and check that communication is stable (see paragraphs “8.9 - 2g, 3g, 4g data call communication test”...

  • Page 57: Configuration

    NOTICE! Equipment configuration must be carried out by authorised and qualified personnel. Configuration of the AQUALOG PQ EVO dataloggers can be done via the Rainbow software. Please refer to the software manual for detailed operating instructions. The tool's main features and advanced firmware functionality will be described below.

  • Page 58: Starting The Rainbow Software

    8.2.1 - STARTING THE RAINBOW SOFTWARE to start the software: 1. Launch the Rainbow programme 2. select the desired language (fig. 8.1818) 3. select the desired RtU (fig. 8.1919) NOTICE! If the desired RTU is not present, follow the procedure outlined in section 8.2.2. Fig.

  • Page 59: Opening The Database

    8.2.2 - OPENING THE DATABASE The list of RTUs is paired with a database saved in a file with the extension .sdf. if it is necessary to select an RtU from another list, then proceed as follows: 1. select 'File' at the top left, then 'Open Database' and left-click. Fig.
  • Page 60 3. Check the programme screen for the correct file extension Fig. 8.22. Database verification DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing configURAtion REv. A Use, maintenance and warning manual...

  • Page 61: Rtu Interface

    8.3 - RTU INTERFACE After selecting the RtU from the initial list, the system will display the following screen: RTU NAME FIRMWARE VERSION RTU IDENTIFIER TYPES OF INPUTS SINGLE INPUT CONFIGURATION INTERFACE Fig. 8.23. RTU configuration The following parameters can be configured on this page: 1.

  • Page 62: Analogue Inputs

    8.3.1 - ANALOGUE INPUTS The analogue input configuration page allows the input channel parameters to be set. on this page, the engineering value of the measurement can be displayed on the local communication panel. individual channels can be customised by setting a tAg and a photo. Fig.

  • Page 63: Digital Inputs

    8.3.2 - DIGITAL INPUTS The digital input configuration page allows you to set an alarm on the chosen input, defining polarity and delay. Individual channels can be customised by setting a tAg and a photo. The two digital inputs can be configured as meters. These types of variables count the number of state changes on the selected input.

  • Page 64: Updating Meters

    Fig. 8.27. Meter configuration 8.3.2.1 - UPDATING METERS By navigating to 'RTU ➔ Monitor Diagnostics', it is possible to update the value of the equipment meters: 1. select the tab. “Init Settings” 2. select the relative meter 3. change the meter value 4.

  • Page 65: Serial Input

    8.3.3 - SERIAL INPUT It is possible to configure the measurable variable from an ultrasonic level transmitter. To enable the variable configuration, enable the flag in Fig. 8.29.: Fig. 8.29. Enabling Ultrasonic Flag The Ultrasonic port is thus added to the configurable ports. The setting of this port is the same is that seen in the previous paragraphs.
  • Page 66 there are two ways to measure 'Bottom Distance'. The first methodology is faster but less precise. Once the transmitter is installed in the field, measure the distance D be- tween the bottom and the grey beak of the transmitter as in fig.8.31. Fig.

  • Page 67: Datalogger

    • Disabled: The filter will not make any changes to the read values. • Coarse: The filter will implement a mild modification on the read values. • Fine: The filter will make a noticeable change to the read values. The 'Incremental ultrasonic filter factor' parameter should then be a variable value between 0 and 1. If the value tends to 1, the filter behaviour will be very effective but with a slow response, vice versa if the value tends to zero.
  • Page 68 Fig. 8.34. Analogue variable logging mode Fig. 8.35. Calculated variable logging mode DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing configURAtion REv. A Use, maintenance and warning manual...
  • Page 69 AQUALog PQ Evo offers the possibility of high-frequency sampling of fast transients of the analogue input variable. in water mains, the typical application is the monitoring of the so-called 'water hammer'. the functionality must be enabled in the configuration window of the analogue variables in the 'High Frequency Log' tab.

  • Page 70: Enabling Alarms On Inputs

    8.3.5 - ENABLING ALARMS ON INPUTS Input variables, both analogue and counting inputs (e.g. flow rates), can be alarmed and thus configured for alarm trig- gering. for analogue variables there are 2 minimum thresholds (very low, low) and 2 maximum thresholds (high, very high) with possible activation and clearing delays.

  • Page 71: Configuration Of 2G/3G/4G Communication Parameters

    8.4 - CONFIGURATION OF 2G/3G/4G COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS By navigating to 'RTU ➔ Communication' it is possible to connect the RtU with the scADA via the 2g/3g/4g modem by setting the following connection parameters: 1. set the 'GPRS always off' mode in the 'Outbound' section. 2.

  • Page 72: Configuration Of Lora Communication Parameters

    8.5 - CONFIGURATION OF LORA COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS By navigating to 'RTU ➔ Communication' it is possible to connect the RtU with the scADA via the LoRa modem by setting the following connection parameters: 1. Enable the LoRaWAN Enable flag. 2. set the device's own Application Key under AppKey. 3.

  • Page 73: Local Communication

    the LoRa modem is soldered onto the motherboard as shown fig. 8.45: LoRa MODEM Fig. 8.45. LoRa Modem 8.6 - LOCAL COMMUNICATION By navigating to 'RTU ➔ Monitor Diagnostics', the local communication interface between RtU and Pc can be used. This tool allows Real-Time monitoring of the machine status and all configured inputs.

  • Page 74: Battery Upgrade

    8.7 - BATTERY UPGRADE By navigating to 'RTU ➔ Diagnostic Monitor', the remaining battery value can be initialised: 1. select 'Init Settings'. 2. select 'Type' and 'Qt', then click 'Set battery 1' to initialise the RtU battery. Example: select 'type: 13 Ah' and 'Qt: 3" to initialise a 40 Ah battery (2-cell battery) Fig.

  • Page 75: Alarm Action

    8.8 - ALARM ACTION By navigating to 'RTU ➔ Alarms Action', it is possible to configure the operations to be performed in the event of an analogue or digital alarm. Each type of alarm can be paired with several possible operations. changes require the device to be reconfigured.

  • Page 76: Adding An Alarm Action

    1. Select the AQUALOG PQ EVO to be configured from the Rainbow start page. 2. select the 'RtU' menu at the top left of the AQUALog PQ Evo page. 3. select 'Alarm Action' in the menu.
  • Page 77 Fig. 8.50. Configuration of the new alarm action Fig. 8.51. Removing the old alarm action DEvicE foR wAtER mAins monitoRing configURAtion REv. A Use, maintenance and warning manual...

  • Page 78: 2G, 3G, 4G Data Call Communication Test

    8.9 - 2G, 3G, 4G DATA CALL COMMUNICATION TEST 1. Double-click on the configuration from the list on the 'Rainbow' screen. 2. Activate the local wi-fi connection, refer to section “5.1 - Local communication interface”. 3. select 'Diagnostic monitor' from the RtU menu at the top left: Fig.

  • Page 79: Testing Communication And Sending Lora Packets

    7. check that the system performs the steps in the 'Diagnostics' window (refer to tab. 8.35): Step Modem status Switch-on modem in switch-on Network registration modem in provider cell registration GPRS registration Attempt to touch on the APn GPRS call Attempt to access the centre Data Exchange send packets to the centre...

  • Page 80: Reset

    1. connect the UsB cable to the RtU (via UsB connection kit). 2. Run the 'Rainbow' software. 3. select an RtU type AQUALog PQ Evo. 3. click the "RTU ➔ Monitor Diagnostics" button. 4. select the com port paired with the UsB cable and click 'connect'.

  • Page 81: Maintenance And Functional Checks

    Repair or maintenance work not provided for in this manual may be carried out only if approved by PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A.. PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. shall not be held liable for damage to persons or property resulting from operations other than those described herein or carried out in ways other than as indicated.

  • Page 82: Special Maintenance

    Failure to comply with this document may lead to the risk of explosion, fire, harmful emissions which may have serious consequences for health. ATTENTION! Use only battery packs supplied by PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. ATTENTION! All operations must be carried out: •...
  • Page 83 The fire extinguishers to be used in the event of a fire must be of class D as they are effective in extin- guishing fires in the presence of lithium. ATTENTION! The transport of the battery packs supplied by PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. must be carried out using the original packaging, which complies with the current ADR regulations. ATTENTION! After replacing a battery, it is necessary to realign the remaining battery life indicators.
  • Page 84 to replace the battery pack, proceed as described below: Step Action Unscrew and remove the clamping screws. Remove the cover. Disconnect the battery connector from the housing (A) and take the battery (B) out of the compartment. ATTENTION! Store the replaced communication battery in ADR compliant packaging. insert the connector of the new communication battery into the housing (A).

  • Page 85: Uninstallation And Disposal

    10 - UNINSTALLATION AND DISPOSAL 10.1 - GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS HAZARD! Make sure that there are no potentially explosive ignition sources in the work area set up to uninstall and/ or dispose of the equipment. WARNING! Before proceeding with uninstallation and disposal, make the equipment safe by disconnecting it from any power supply.

  • Page 86: Disposal Information

    10.6 - DISPOSAL INFORMATION NOTICE! • Proper disposal prevents damage to humans and the environment and promotes the reuse of precious raw materials. • Bear in mind that the regulations in force in the country of installation must be complied with. •...

  • Page 87: Disposing Of The Batteries

    10.1 - DISPOSING OF THE BATTERIES Proceed with disposal in compliance with the requirements: • the transport and packaging requirements given in the chapter; • of the legislation in force in the country of installation of the equipment. WARNING! When disposing of the batteries, they must be removed from the equipment, as indicated in Directive 2006/66/EC art.12 paragraph 3.
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  • Page 89: Recommended Spare Parts

    If spare parts not recommended are used,PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. their declared performance cannot be guaranteed. It is recommended to use original spare partsPIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A. shall not be held liable for any damage caused by using non-original parts. 11.2 - HOW TO REQUEST SPARE PARTS NOTICE! For specific information, please refer to the sales network of PIETRO FIORENTINI S.p.A.
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