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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions 103971...
  • Page 2 Measurable success by Sewerin equipment You settled on a precision instrument. A good choice! Our equipment stands out for guaranteed safety, optimal output and efficiency. They correspond with the national and international guidelines. These operating instructions will help you to handle the instrument quickly and competently.
  • Page 3 Components of the SePem 02 system Fig. 1: Components of the SePem 02 system (carrying box variant) 1 SePem devices (data loggers) 2 Charging adapter for up to six SePem devices; optionally available as carrying case or box 3 Power supply unit for charging the devices 4 Connection cable for the data exchange between SePem software and devices SePem software for evaluating data on the PC (not shown in fig.)
  • Page 4 Commissioning of the SePem 02 system – Brief instructions Before the system is used for the first time ...  Put stickers with device numbers on the SePem devices  Place SePem devices in the charging adapter  Connect the required cables ...
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions Se P e m® 0 2 Electronic Measuring and Data Logging System 103971 - 05.12.2003 - V 1.X...
  • Page 6 For your safety This product may only be used after the operating instructions have been read and understood and only by appropriately trained operators. This product may only be used for its designated purpose, and only in industry and trade. Repair work may only be carried out by appropriately trained persons.
  • Page 7: Operating Procedures

    Used Symbols & Notes on the copyright Used Symbols CAUTION! This symbol is used to indicate dangers which may either result in hazards for the operators or in severe damage - or even destruction - of the product. If you do not pay attention to these warnings serious injuries or accidents may occur and the component, system and/or the processed product may be damaged or destroyed.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Introduction ................9 Safety Instructions ..............10 Intended Usage ................. 10 Inappropriate Usage ..............11 Directives and Requirements .............11 2.3.1 EMC Directive ................11 2.3.2 Low Voltage Directive / Electrical Safety ........11 Application Fields and Requirements for the Site of Operation 12 Other Safety Instructions ............
  • Page 9 Contents Page 7.2.2 Installation on the Conduit Pipe ..........39 7.2.3 Installation on Overground Hydrants .......... 39 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance ......... 40 Starting the Program ..............40 8.2.1 Fading In/Out the Help Assistant ..........42 Calling Up the Help Assistant .............
  • Page 10 Contents Page 11.1.5 Exporting measurement data ............. 89 11.1.6 Printing ..................92 11.1.7 Adjust page settings ..............96 11.1.8 Exiting the SePem software............96 11.2 The Devices menu ..............97 11.2.1 Prepare for measuring ............... 97 11.2.2 Adjust settings ................. 102 11.2.3 Reading out the devices ............
  • Page 11: Introduction

    1 Introduction Introduction The SePem 02 system is designed for detecting leaks and ana- lyzing water piping networks. The system excels in safety, opti- mum performance and efficiency. Beyond that, it complies with all valid national and international directives. This manual will help you to work with the SePem 02 system in no time.
  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Intended Usage SePem 02 is a modular system for acquiring and evaluating measured values. Depending on the installed sensor type, it can be used for a large variety of applications (see chapter 7). Note: The SePem 02 system may only be used by qualified staff of water supply companies, skilled workers, master mechanics/electricians and technicians.
  • Page 13: Inappropriate Usage

    2 Safety Instructions Inappropriate Usage Every type of usage exceeding or deviating from the usage spe- cified in chapter 2.1 is considered as inappropriate. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any injuries or da- mages resulting from inappropriate usage. Directives and Requirements 2.3.1 EMC Directive...
  • Page 14: Application Fields And Requirements For The Site Of Operation

    2 Safety Instructions Application Fields and Requirements for the Site of Operation The following tables contain information on the requirements which must be fulfilled to permit the operation of  the SePem devices and/or  power supply unit and adapter for recharging the batteries. SePem devices Ingress protection of the housing: IP 68 Splash-proof:...
  • Page 15 2 Safety Instructions Power supply unit and adapter Ingress protection of the housing: IP 20 Splash-proof: Permissible relative humidity: up to 90 % (without dewing) Permissible operating temperature range: + 5 °C ... + 40 °C Application in explosion- hazardous surroundings: Power supply/mains supply: 1/N/230 V~ / 50 Hz Protective insulation:...
  • Page 16: Other Safety Instructions

    2 Safety Instructions Other Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions attentively. Pay attention to the instructions on use included this manual! CAUTION! Adhere strictly to all valid accident prevention regulations! Charging Mode Unattended charging using the mains or the car battery is only permitted with the original SEWERIN plug-in power supply and/ or car connection cable! Opening the SePem Devices...
  • Page 17: System Overview

    3 System Overview System Overview You can find an comprehensive view of the individual system components on the front folding page (fig. 1). Components of the SePem 02 System The basic version of the SePem system includes the following components: ...
  • Page 18 3 System Overview electrical contact Guide slot SePem base unit (SePem K) Sensor, shown in the illustration: SePem G (for noise measurements) Fig. 2: Structure of a SePem device Compartments for accumulators/batteries Switch for accumulator/ battery operation Compartments for accumulators/batteries Fig.
  • Page 19 3 System Overview Each SePem device is supplied with four accumulator cells (for- ming a set) and is ready to use immediately after charging. As an alternative, also commercially available, non-rechargeable bat- teries may be used. SePem devices are additionally provided with a charging auto- matism ensuring that the SePem devices after automatically char- ged after being placed in the charging adapter (provided that the charging adapter is supplied with power).
  • Page 20: Charging Adapter

    3 System Overview 3.1.2 Charging Adapter The charging adapter permits to recharge and read out up to six SePem devices at the same time. Depending on the selected equipment variant, the charging ad- apter is either integrated into a carrying case or box (see fig. 4 and 5).
  • Page 21 3 System Overview Fig. 4: Charging adapter with six SePem devices in carrying box Fig. 5: Charging adapter for six devices in carrying case...
  • Page 22: Power Supply Unit And Cable

    3 System Overview 3.1.3 Power Supply Unit and Cable The power supply unit is used to connect the charging adap- ter to the mains. The communication cable PC <-> charging adapter is used to connect the charging adapter to the computer on which the SePem software is installed.
  • Page 23: Accessories

    3 System Overview 3.1.4 Accessories Voltage generator The SePem 02 voltage generator permits to read out signal LEDs at installation sites with no other available power supply. The device generates a voltage pulse which is transmitted to the LEDs of the charging adapter. This permits to read out informati- on on the current state of the SePem devices directly at the mea- surement place.
  • Page 24: Sepem Software

    3 System Overview Transport case The transport case provides space to carry up to twelve SePem devices. It is lined with resin foam so that the devices can always be transported with optimum protection. Fig. 8: SePem 02 transport case Note: Information on other accessories and wearing parts can be taken from the appendix.
  • Page 25: Installing And Configuring The Software

    4 Installing and Configuring the Software Installing and Configuring the Software Minimum Requirements 4.1.1 Minimum Requirements to the Hardware  IBM-compatible personal computer  at least Pentium II processor, 350 MHz recommended: Pentium III processor, 600 MHz  working memory 128 MB, recommended 256 MB ...
  • Page 26: Installation From Cd-Rom

    4 Installing and Configuring the Software Installation from CD-ROM The procedure for installing the SePem software is as follows.  Exit all Windows programs.  Place the SEWERIN CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. After a short time, the SEWERIN user dialogue comes up automatically.
  • Page 27 4 Installing and Configuring the Software Note: If the SEWERIN user dialogue does not start up automatically on your computer, open the start.exe file in the Windows Explorer. You can find this file in the root directory of the SEWERIN CD ROM. If problems occur during installation, refer to chapter 12 for troubleshooting measures.
  • Page 28 4 Installing and Configuring the Software The installation wizard suggests the following destination folder: Fig. 11: Structure of the SePem directory In the SePem 02 installation folder, all required program files are stored automatically.  Take over the suggested installation path by clicking on Next. Click on Browse if you want to install the SePem software on another drive (for example D:, E:) or in another directory.
  • Page 29: Network Installation

    4 Installing and Configuring the Software 4.3.1 Network Installation Proceed as follows to install the SePem software in a network:  Install the software as described in chapter 4.3.  Read the help text under Start - Programs - Hermann Sewerin GmbH - SePem 02 - SePem 02 network installation.
  • Page 30: Releasing The Software

    4 Installing and Configuring the Software Releasing the Software In order to make full use of the SePem software you must re- lease it by entering the serial number. You receive the serial number when purchasing the SePem system. Note: You can only communicate with the SePem devices if the software is released.
  • Page 31: Commissioning

    5 Commissioning Commissioning It is required to carry out the following steps before the first com- missioning and after altering the device numbers or the measu- rement time scheme:  Assign to the SePem devices only device numbers with max. two digits.
  • Page 32: Preparing Measurements

    6 Preparing Measurements Preparing Measurements Note: The measurement preparation is described in two se- parate sections. You always need to perform all steps from both sections, 1 and 2, to prepare a measurement completely. When the system is taken into service for the first time, it is also required to perform the steps listed under ”Preparation - Part 1”.
  • Page 33: Preparation - Part 2

    6 Preparing Measurements  Connect the data-exchange cable first to the charging adapter (port for PC connection cable, see fig. 12) and then to your computer.  Connect the cable of the power supply unit to the charging adapter (connector for power supply, see fig. 12). ...
  • Page 34: Intended Purpose And Principle Of Operation

    7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation The SePem 02 system is modularly structured. It is designed to be used with different sensors. Therefore, it can be used for a wide range of applications. (See chapter 14 for information on exchanging sensors.) Noise Sensors SePem devices with inserted noise sensor can be used for...
  • Page 35 7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation 7.1.1.1 Volume Level The sound volume levels are measured over a pre-set period of time. During the measurements, the SePem devices record in specific chronological intervals the present sound level and furt- her statistical data. Evaluation When the sound level is very low during the measurement (mea- sured value close to 0), there is no leakage in the area which...
  • Page 36: Procedures For Recording Data

    7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation 7.1.2 Procedures for Recording Data Basically, the SePem 02 system provides two different approa- ches for handling data recording.  On the one hand, the individual data loggers can be regularly moved, for example after one or two measurement nights. For this purpose, the SePem software provides a wide range of functions for planning measurement cycles and conditioning the data which is read out at the end of a measurement period.
  • Page 37: Installing Sepem Devices At The Measurement Location

    7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation Installing SePem Devices at the Measurement Location You can install the SePem devices in defined spaces at the pipe- line system. Recommendation for determining proper spacing Provided that the spacing between the hydrants is 100 m: ...
  • Page 38 7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation Coupling Adapter/ Remark position Accessories Slider Hydrant combi adapter Pipeline Magnet Overground Fixed coupling  Various couplings to hydrant & blanking flanges choose from (see offer) More detailed information on placing the SePem devices can be found in chapter 8.3.
  • Page 39: Installing Sepem Devices On Underground Hydrants

    7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation 7.2.1 Installing SePem Devices on Underground Hydrants When installing the devices on underground hydrants, you can select between two variants of how to record the structure-borne sound:  via the hydrant mouth  via the square-head cover Recording structure-borne sound via the hydrant mouth ...
  • Page 40 7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation Recording structure-borne sound via the square-head cover You need a hydrant combi adapter (available as an accessory part) to record structure-borne sound via the square-head cover.  Screw the hydrant combi adapter on the SePem device. ...
  • Page 41: Installation On The Conduit Pipe

    7 Intended Purpose and Principle of Operation 7.2.2 Installation on the Conduit Pipe On metallic conduits, SePem devices with noise sensor record the structure-borne sound via a magnet.  Screw the D55 magnet (with M10 thread) on the bottom of the SePem device.
  • Page 42: Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps At A Glance

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance This chapter describes how to perform measurements with the SePem devices. In addition, it includes a comprehensive over- view of the most important actions which you need to perform after the measurements.
  • Page 43 8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Fig. 17: User interface of the SePem software 1 Menu bar 2 Icon bar 3 Status bar 4 Status field 5 Number of SePem devices which are currently inserted in the charging adapter 6 Signal field;...
  • Page 44: Fading In/Out The Help Assistant

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Calling Up the Help Assistant The Microsoft Help Assistant guides you safely through the Se- Pem software. Speech balloons are used to suggest the next logical steps which can be taken. In addition, it provides help and advice.
  • Page 45: Installing The Help Assistant Later On

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance 8.2.2 Installing the Help Assistant Later On If you want to install the Help Assistant later on, you can find the required program on your Microsoft Windows/Office CD ROM (2000 or XP).
  • Page 46: Placing Sepem Devices

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Placing SePem Devices Before placing the SePem devices you must first program them. The following data is required:  Date and time of the first measurement  Duration of the individual measurements ...
  • Page 47: Entering The Date Of The First Measurement

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Note: Before starting the data transmission, make sure that the SePem devices are correctly inserted and locked in the charging slots (screw in the devices carefully until they audibly lock in). During data transmission, the SePem devices must not be taken from the charging adapter.
  • Page 48: Setting Up Or Modifying A Measurement Time Scheme

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance 8.3.2 Setting Up or Modifying a Measurement Time Scheme The SePem software functions are based on a measurement time scheme. The measurement time scheme is used to determine when the measurements are to be started, how long they should take and in which cycles they are to be performed (for example, on five consecutive days with two measurements per night).
  • Page 49 8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance The entries in the Adjust measurement scheme window will be taken over in the Expose devices window when the window is closed.  Close the Adjust measurement scheme window with OK if you want to take over the entered measuring-time scheme only for the planned series of measurements Save to store the measurement time scheme permanently.
  • Page 50: Entering Project Names And Measurement Places

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance 8.3.3 Entering Project Names and Measurement Places Project names and specifications on the measurement place (e. g. place, street, hydrant number) help you to set up a plan for placing the devices.
  • Page 51: Defining Device Changes

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Fig. 24: Edit measurement places window  Select the desired measurement place if you want to assign it to the current measurement. Click on Accept Click on New if you want to enter a new measurement place. See chapter 11.1.1.7 for further information.
  • Page 52: Transmitting Settings To The Sepem Devices And Printing Out A Distribution List

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance 8.3.5 Transmitting Settings to the SePem Devices and Printing Out a Distribution List Finally, all entered settings need be transmitted by the PC to the SePem devices. Distribution lists make it easier to obtain a general overview which SePem device is to be placed where and when for measurements.
  • Page 53: Collecting Sepem Devices

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Collecting SePem Devices After the measurements, the SePem devices can be picked up at the measurement places again. You can then proceed with reading out the measurement data (see chapter 8.6). Reading Out SePem Devices ...
  • Page 54: Showing Stored Measurements

    8 Performing Measurements - The Most Important Steps at a Glance Showing Stored Measurements The measurements listed in the Show measurement data win- dow (fig. 26) can be edited as follows:  Selective display of specific measurements with the help of filters and control fields ...
  • Page 55: Power Supply Of The Sepem Devices

    9 Power Supply of the SePem Devices Power Supply of the SePem Devices The SePem devices can be used with both - batteries as well as rechargeable accumulators. Depending on the used type of bat- tery or accumulator, the maximum operating time may vary. Accumulators must be recharged in regular intervals.
  • Page 56: Charging Devices With The Help Of The Plug-In Power Supply

    9 Power Supply of the SePem Devices 9.1.1 Charging Devices with the Help of the Plug-In Power Supply Place the SePem devices in the charging adapter. Then, connect the power supply unit to the power supply connector (see fig. 13). Note: Use only the original SEWERIN plug-in power supply! Only with this unit it is permitted to charge the devices...
  • Page 57: Signal Indication On The Charging Adapter

    10 Signal Indication on the Charging Adapter Signal Indication on the Charging Adapter The signal indicators inform on the current operating status of the SePem devices. 10.1 Position of the Signal Indicators The exact position of the signal LEDs depends on the type of charging adapter.
  • Page 58: Preparing The Signal Indicator Query

    10 Signal Indication on the Charging Adapter 10.2 Preparing the Signal Indicator Query The current operating status of the SePem devices can be que- ried any time. You only require the following accessories: Accessory Application field Power supply unit 230 V power supply available Car connection cable Permits queries ”on the spot”, provided that a car is available Voltage generator...
  • Page 59: Operating Principle And Meaning Of The Signal Indications

    10 Signal Indication on the Charging Adapter  Read the signal indicators with the key kept pressed down. You have approx. 5 seconds for reading. After that, the LEDs stop flashing.  Release the key of the voltage generator. Why? SePem devices with batteries The display goes out.
  • Page 60: Meaning Of The Signal Indications

    10 Signal Indication on the Charging Adapter 10.3.2 Meaning of the Signal Indications The red and green LEDs are pre-set ex-works (exception: green LED, flashing). The default settings can be individually adjusted (see chapter 11.2.2.4). The yellow LEDs have a fixed-assigned meaning which cannot be changed.
  • Page 61: Menus And Functions Of The Sepem Software

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Menus and Functions of the SePem Software This chapter describes in detail all menus and functions of the SePem software. The structure of the chapter corresponds to the order of menus in the menu bar, i. e., the description starts with item Show measurement data in the File menu and ends with item Info about SePem 02 in the Help (?) menu.
  • Page 62 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 31: Show measurement data window Each line of the table represents an individual measurement. These measurements can be generated by various SePem devices. The table can be configured individually. It is possible to adjust or select the following: ...
  • Page 63 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Key functions for editing measurement data Select line(s), then press the DEL key Deleting line(s) Select line(s), then Reading out individual Press letter A (see chapter 11.2.3.1) sound data records Select line(s), then Assigning projects, Press letter D (see chapter 11.1.1.7) measurement places,...
  • Page 64 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.1.3 Selecting column for the measurement data table The table in the Show Measurement data window can contain up to 31 different measurement parameters (fig. 31). The number and sequence of columns can be determined individually. The stored settings are taken over for printing out the measurement data.
  • Page 65 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Day at which the SePem devices are Transfer transferred The type of measurement (Time, event Measurement type or stationary measurement) Interval between two 2 measurement Measurement interval values (in sec.) User-definable name (e. g. ”Town cen- Project tre”) Information on the point of measure-...
  • Page 66 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Configuring the table (selection of columns)  Click with the right mouse button on the table of measurement data. A menu pops up.  Click with the left mouse button on the item Adjust table. The window Adjust measurement data table appears.
  • Page 67 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.1.4 Generating the history log of a specific measurement place or project All measurement data records which are assigned to a specific measurement place or project (see also chapter 11.1.1.7), form the history of this particular project or measurement place. ...
  • Page 68 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.1.5 Setting filters Filters can be used to perform precise and fast search runs for specific measurement data records included in the SePem database. Filters are very convenient, for example, if you want to call up the results of a specific day, interval, place or device.
  • Page 69 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software The following section deals with the various possibilities made available by the filter settings.  Close the Filter settings window (fig. 35) with OK. The de- fined filter(s) will then be used. The Show measurement data window is updated and shows only the relevant (i.
  • Page 70 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Combining several single filters to a total filter  Determine the first filter as described in the preceding section or select a pre-defined scheme.  Select under Association the desired Boolean parameter (OR, AND, NOT).
  • Page 71 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Example of a simple, freely configurable filter After entering filter START DATE = [NOW] – [MONTH] the data records of the last month are indicated. Optionally, you may also define the above filter as follows: START DATE = [NOW] + ([YEAR] –...
  • Page 72 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.1.6 Defining and assigning projects Projects (or project names) are freely definable designations which can be assigned to one or several measurements. Projects help to make managing and administering measurement data easier and more efficient.
  • Page 73 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Changing existing project names  Double-click on the project name which you want to change. The Change project name window appears.  Change the entry in the text field.  Store the change with Accept. Deleting project names ...
  • Page 74 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 38: Edit measurement places and comments window The window has two separate tabs (Measurement place, Com- ment). Click on the desired tab to open it. Function-wise, both tabs are similarly structured. All measurement places and/or comments which were already entered are listed on the appro- priate tabs.
  • Page 75 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.1.9 Representing measurement data graphically The SePem software is also capable of representing measurement data graphically. It is possible to call up the trend curves of up to four different data records at the same time. Depending on the used type of sensor, up to four graphic display options are available: ...
  • Page 76 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 39: Graphic display of four measurement data records Each measurement data record is indicated as a separate dia- gram. If only a single line is selected in the Show measure- ment data window, only a single diagram will be displayed in the Details window.
  • Page 77 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software It depends on the selected display type which supplementary function is available or not. Display type Available supplementary function Position Scale Fade in Legend autom. additional info Time Intensity Histogram – Frequency spectrum –...
  • Page 78 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.1.10 Interpreting trend curves for different display types The following section includes information which may help you to interpret measurement details correctly. Two illustrations are available for each display type: one with leakage and one without. Note: All illustrations included in this chapter refer to meas- urements with the noise sensor.
  • Page 79 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 40: Measurement data as a chronological function – high leak probability Fig. 41: Measurement data as a chronological function – low leak probability...
  • Page 80 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Intensity display for noise sensor Time is represented on the x axis, The y axis is provided with a measurement value scale. The measured levels are sorted according to their sound volume. If the trend curve runs flat, only few interfering noise signals have occurred.
  • Page 81 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 42: Intensity display of the measurement – high leak probability Fig. 43: Intensity display of the measurement – low leak probability...
  • Page 82 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Histogram display for noise sensor If the measurement data is displayed as histogram, the frequency of every recorded level signal is represented as percentage values. Time is represented on the x axis, percentages on the y axis. The shape of the signal level indicates the quality of the measurement: ...
  • Page 83 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 44: Measurement data as histogram – high leak probability Fig. 45: Measurement data as histogram – low leak probability...
  • Page 84 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Frequency spectrum display for noise sensor This display type is used to reproduce the measured audible signals as a FFT function (FFT = Fast Fourier Transformation). The sound is analysed and broken down into individual sine tones. This means that, unlike at the other display types, not the sound volume, but the recorded sound as such is analysed.
  • Page 85 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 46: Frequency spectrum of a measurement – the sound represented in the display is probably a leak noise Fig. 47: Frequency spectrum of a measurement – the sound represented in the display is no leak...
  • Page 86: Editing Measurement Places And Comments

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.2 Editing measurement places and comments Measurement places and comments are used to describe measurement data in detail. They can be entered or deleted without independent from the relevant measurement places and comments.
  • Page 87 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Changing a measurement place or comment  Double-click on the measurement place or comment which you want to change. Either window Change measurement place or Change comment appears.  Perform the desired changes. ...
  • Page 88: Repairing The Database

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.3 Repairing the database All measurement data records are stored in the SePem database. This database can be compressed and repaired in a single step. The repair function is particularly useful when a system error occurs during storing or loading the database.
  • Page 89 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software  In the input field, enter a path under Target (Shortcut tab). Add the following command parameter: ”...\SePem 02\SePem.exe” /:RepairDB Note: When entering the command, pay attention to the blank between the quotation mark (”) and the slash (/). ...
  • Page 90: Importing Measurement Data

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.4 Importing measurement data Archived measurement data which was stored in an external database beforehand (with the help of the export function; see chapter 11.1.5), can be re-imported into the SePem database any time.
  • Page 91: Exporting Measurement Data

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.5 Exporting measurement data Measurement data which you do not need for your current work can be archived in the SePem database. This feature helps you to manage and organize your SePem database, therefore permitting fast and easy data access.
  • Page 92 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Selection settings Enter the serial numbers of the desired SePem FAB-Numbers devices. You may also export the measurement data of a single SePem device. In this case, enter only one serial number. Use the wildcard * (asterisk) if you want to select several FAB numbers.
  • Page 93 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Data settings Determine the extent of data of the selected measurements to be exported. all data records, except for graphics and sound only summary signals all data records, including graphics and sound all data signals Note:...
  • Page 94: Printing

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.6 Printing Use the Print function to print out measurement data. (Detailed information on printing out distribution lists can be found in chapter 8.3.5.) The settings for configuring the hardcopy format and margins are defined with the help of the Adjust page settings menu item (see chapter 11.1.6).
  • Page 95 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software include a separate Result of the measurements field above the list. This field contains an overview of the most frequent comments.  The header of the individual printouts includes information on the customer (i. e. the submitter of the measurement). Click on the Customer button to check or modify the information.
  • Page 96 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.6.1 List printout The list printout provides a compact, precise overview of the selected measurement data. The list view is similarly structured as the Show measurement data window (fig. 31). The number, order and width of columns is freely selectable.
  • Page 97 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.6.2 Detail printout In detail printouts only a single measurement is represented per page.  Select the type of graphic under Show (time, intensity, histo- gram, frequency spectrum) to be used in the printout. The graphics will be printed out as shown in Show measure- ment data –...
  • Page 98: Adjust Page Settings

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.1.7 Adjust page settings You do not need to exit SePem software to define paper settings (size, alignment, margins) or to select a specific printer.  In the menu bar, click on File – Adjust page settings. The Adjust page settings window is opened.
  • Page 99: The Devices Menu

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2 The Devices menu The Devices menu comprises the following functions:  Prepare (SePem devices) for measuring  Adjust device settings  Read measurements  Start diagnostic 11.2.1 Prepare for measuring Before placing SePem devices ”on the spot” (i. e., the measurement location), you need to prepare and program them appropriately.
  • Page 100 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 54: Expose devices window The table includes all SePem devices recognized by the SePem software. This table is structured as a list of measurements. The following applies to this measurements list: Number of entries = Nr.
  • Page 101 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software If you want to use the measurement list right away without as- signing measurement places, you can also assign the recorded measurement data to the measurement places later on.      Assigning a project Project names may help you to manage the measurement data more efficiently.
  • Page 102 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.1.1 Input parameters for the entries of the measurement time scheme As described in chapter 8.3.2, the SePem measurement time schemes consist of one or several entries. These entries include different values which are used for determining the chronological order of processing, the number of measurement repetitions and the type of measurement which is to be recorded.
  • Page 103 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Interval between the recording of two separate Interval measured values Format sec., i. e. seconds Remark The values in the list field depend on the used type of sensor. Settings for Number of repeats This option helps you to prepare a measure- ment time scheme with many identical entries which have all the same time difference of one...
  • Page 104: Adjust Settings

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.2 Adjust settings It depends on the type of device which device parameters can be changed, i. e., they may affect the configuration of single or all SePem devices.  In the menu bar, click on Devices – Adjust settings. Press function key F12 on the keyboard.
  • Page 105 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Note: If the tabs Event, Audio and Display are not shown on screen, you may have to alter the default settings. You can set up the tabs for display any time by chang- ing the default setting (Settings –...
  • Page 106 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.2.1 General device parameters Note: General device parameters are set up for individual devices. They refer only to the SePem device whose FAB number is currently selected. This means that certain entries need to be defined for every single SePem device which is to be used.
  • Page 107 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.2.2 Event parameters The parameters on the Event tab refer to the Measurement type – Event. (See chapter 11.2.1.1 for information on how to select the measurement type). This type of measurement is only started when a particular event occurs –...
  • Page 108 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Settings for Recording, if ... This setting determines when an event is to be recorded, depending on the specific limit value. Settings for Display under Event records ... Recording at the beginning The trace of the curve is particularly interesting after the event has occurred...
  • Page 109 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Example for an Event measurement A water supply network is to be checked for Assumption surges (> 10 bar) Monitoring interval 24 h Consideration Set the shortest possible measuring interval to ensure that also short surges are detected Event measurement is the optimum type of Conclusion measurement...
  • Page 110 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.2.3 Audio parameters On the Audio tab you can determine whether sound is to be recorded over a specific interval – in addition to the actual recording of measured values. Sound recordings are always performed at the lowest noise level.
  • Page 111 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.2.4 Display parameters All SePem devices are delivered with pre-set signal indicators (see chapter 10.3.2). You can change the display parameters of the red and green LEDs. The parameters of the yellow LEDs are fixed and cannot be changed.
  • Page 112 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Settings for Charge These settings refer to the charging state displays of the accumulators. Select a LED for every individual charging state (off = none, red, green) and its corresponding display state (ON, flashing) when you do not want to use the default settings (see chapter 10.3.2).
  • Page 113: Reading Out The Devices

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.3 Reading out the devices This function is used to transmit all measurement data recorded by the SePem devices to the computer for further evaluation. This feature may help you to save a lot of time, since the sound data (noise) is not transmitted with this function.
  • Page 114: Start Diagnostics

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.2.4 Start diagnostics Every individual SePem device can be checked for errors. Certain error conditions are automatically detected and immediately eliminated while the diagnosis is still running. Use the diagnostic function when error messages are displayed and for routine checks of the SePem devices.
  • Page 115 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 59: Running diagnose of a SePem device After a short moment, the software continues with checking whether the LEDs are correctly functioning. The Device diagnostic window changes its appearance. Fig. 60: LED test for the selected SePem device Instead of the Cancel button (for cancelling the diagnosis), the buttons Correct or Wrong are now displayed.
  • Page 116 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Fig. 61: Results of the device diagnostic window All components/functions for which OK is indicated are functioning properly. When an error message is indicated, proceed as follows: Faulty component Possible cause/troubleshooting SePem device Send SePem device to manufacturer for (main system, inspection...
  • Page 117: The Settings Menu

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.3 The Settings menu The Settings menu comprises the following functions:  Entering or modifying Program settings  Calling up the Help assistant 11.3.1 Program settings The SePem software can be configured according to the user requirements.
  • Page 118 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.3.1.1 User data Use the User data tab to manage your personal settings. These settings apply to the printout of distribution lists and measurement data – provided that the corresponding information was entered in the appropriate input fields beforehand.
  • Page 119 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.3.1.2 Settings (general default settings) The general default settings refer to:  Selection of the default display type for the detailed display of measurement data  Available functions in the Expose devices and Adjust device parameters windows ...
  • Page 120 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Settings for Display type – Details Default setting to be used when the Show measurement data – Details window is opened (fig. 39). See chapter 11.1.1.9 for more information on the display types. Chronological trend of the measurement Time The measured levels are sorted according...
  • Page 121 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Settings for Warning Default setting for determining if and when a warning message is output referring to the remaining capacity of the battery/accumulator.      Enable the option (tick in check box) when a If battery/accu capacity is lower than warning message is to be output.
  • Page 122 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.3.1.3 Interface As default, the SePem software is able to detect and identify automatically the interface to be used for the data transfer between SePem device(s) and computer. In addition, an interval (Time-Out time) is pre-set during which the internal communication between computer and SePem device has to occur (i.
  • Page 123 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Alternatively, you may also determine the interface manually by entering a parameter in the Program properties dialog.  Use the Windows user interface (desktop) for this.  Click with the right mouse button on the icon of the SePem software.
  • Page 124 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.3.1.4 Colors The colors used for the graphic displays and measurement data table can be freely selected.  Click on Colors in the vertical tab selection area of the Default settings window (fig. 62). The selected tab is opened.
  • Page 125 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software Steps for determining color for a parameter  Select the parameter in the Color selection area as follows: Click on the selection arrow to open the list box. Then, select the parameter whose color you want to change (for example, Background, Channel 1, odd lines).
  • Page 126 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software As default, the check box Select language automatically is selected. In this case, the SePem software takes over the lan- guage of the installed operating system. If the operating system uses a language which cannot be recog- nized by the SePem software, English is automatically used as default language.
  • Page 127 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.3.1.6 E-mail settings The SePem software is provided with a feature for sending E- mails so that do not have to use another program. This function is necessary for sending error messages or to get in touch with the manufacturer.
  • Page 128 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software As default, option Use local SMTP-Server is selected. With this option, the SePem software uses the SMTP mail server which is integrated in Windows 2000/XP.  Disable the option (i. e., no tick in check box Use local SMTP- Server) when you want to use another server.
  • Page 129: Help Assistant

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.3.2 Help assistant You can use this menu item to fade in/out the Help Assistant.  Click on Settings – Help assistant. Click on the Enable/disable help agent button in the icon bar. Note: You can find more detailed information on the use and availability of the help assistant in chapters 8.2 and...
  • Page 130: The View Menu

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.4 The View menu The View menu comprises the following functions:      Fading in/out the symbol bar (icon bar)      Fading in/out the status bar Both functions can be used to toggle between the available options (i.
  • Page 131: Information On The Status Bar

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.4.2 Information on the status bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the screen (see fig. 17). It informs continuously on the current status of the SePem system. Meaning of messages and signals Indication Description Status field OK No device error...
  • Page 132: The Help Menu

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.5 The Help menu The Help menu (indicated by ? in the menu bar) comprises the following functions:  Help  Direct contact  Info about SePem 02 ... Note: If you work with the demo version of the SePem soft- ware (this means that the software is not yet released), the Direct contact item is not available.
  • Page 133: Establishing Direct Contact

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software 11.5.2 Establishing direct contact We are always trying to improve our products to meet the demands of our customers. For this, we need your support. Therefore, your feedback, questions – but also criticism – on the SePem 02 system are always welcome.
  • Page 134 11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software  We would be very obliged if you could fill in all fields. The more input we receive, the more effort we can put in improving our product.  The setting for E-mail address for question is automatically taken from the E-mail settings.
  • Page 135: Info About Sepem 02

    11 Menus and Functions of the SePem Software You can check anytime which data records were collected for transmission by simply clicking on Usability statistic.  Click on ? – Direct contact – Show button. The Usability sta- tistic window appears. Fig.
  • Page 136: Help And Advice

    12 Help and Advice Help and Advice This chapter includes information on troubleshooting and useful advice which may help you to optimise work with the SePem system. 12.1 Frequently Asked Questions When you cannot solve a problem with the help of the following questions and answers, also consult chapter 12.2 for further advice.
  • Page 137 12 Help and Advice Why does the Help Assistant not come up when I’m clicking on the button? The Help Assistant is only available after installing it.  Under Microsoft Windows ME/2000/XP and/or office 2000/XP the assistant is automatically installed. When you are using Office 2000/XP, it is optional to install the Assistant.
  • Page 138 12 Help and Advice What can I do if a SePem device does not record measurement data?  Perform the steps listed under ”What can I do if a SePem device is not recognized?”.  Check whether the inserted batteries are empty or whether the accumulators are still sufficiently charged (Devices - Adjust settings).
  • Page 139 12 Help and Advice What can I do if columns are missing in the printout of measurement data?  Select the horizontal format for printing when your Show measurement data window contains many columns.  If you want to print out data in the list format, hide all columns which you do not need (see chapter 11.1.1.3).
  • Page 140: How To

    12 Help and Advice Why can’t I start a printout? The Print menu and button are only available in the following windows:  Show measurement data  Expose devices In all other cases the Print menu, and the button in the icon bar, are disabled and cannot be selected.
  • Page 141: Maintenance (Replacing Batteries And Accumulators)

    13 Maintenance (Replacing Batteries and Accumulators) Maintenance (Replacing Batteries and Accumulators) The SePem system requires only minimum maintenance, provided that you adhere to the following instructions. The required maintenance procedures include:  Replacement of empty batteries  Replacement of accumulators if the charging level falls below the permitted threshold value CAUTION! Batteries and accumulators may only be replaced by...
  • Page 142 13 Maintenance (Replacing Batteries and Accumulators) Replacing batteries/accumulators - procedure You only need to perform the first three steps if you are also changing the type of battery/accumulator. When using the same type of battery/accumulator, you do not need to change the settings.
  • Page 143 13 Maintenance (Replacing Batteries and Accumulators) CAUTION! Make sure that the switch for battery/accumulator operation on the SePem device is set to the correct position. If the switch is set to the wrong position, the device can be damaged by leaking cells. Compartments for accumulators/ batteries...
  • Page 144: 14 Exchanging The Sensor

    14 Exchanging the Sensor Exchanging the Sensor Optionally, the SePem system can be combined with different sensor types (noise, pressure, etc.). CAUTION! Sensors may only be replaced by trained staff. If the described procedures are incorrectly performed, injuries and damages to the SePem devices cannot be ruled out.
  • Page 145: Appendix

    Appendix – Technical Data / Features Appendix Technical Data / Features SePem device Construction: stainless steel housing Ingress protection: waterproof model submersible up to a water depth of 1 m (IP 68) Data memory: 1 MB capacity, internal Sampling rate: 1 ms ...
  • Page 146: Structure And Layout Of Important Sepem Files

    Appendix – Technical Data / Features Structure and layout of important SePem files All user data registered by the SePem software is stored in the tables of a database. This database is saved in MS Access format and stored under the name SEPEM 02 DATA.MDB in the installation folder.
  • Page 147 Appendix – Technical Data / Features Table - SelectData Columns Name Type Size Long Integer Link Long Integer Text DeviceNr Integer SensorInfoCh1 Text SensorInfoCh2 Text SensorInfoCh3 Text SensorInfoCh4 Text SensorNextService Date/Time SensorPreviousService Date/Time Status Text StatusCode Long Integer StatusImage OLE-Object EvaluationA Single EvaluationB...
  • Page 148 Appendix – Technical Data / Features Relations SelectData MeasurementHeader SelectTableID Table indices ID (Primary Key) Link DeviceNr SensorInfoCh1 SensorInfoCh2 SensorInfoCh3 SensorInfoCh4 SensorNextService SensorPreviousService Status EvaluationAInfo EvaluationBInfo EvaluationCInfo MeasurementPlace1 MeasurementPlace2 Hydrant Project TransferDate Temperature MemoryType StartDate StartTime StopDate StopTime ActivationDateTime DeactivationDateTime MeasInterval...
  • Page 149 Appendix – Technical Data / Features Table - MeasurementHeader Columns Name Type Size Long Integer SelectTableID Long Integer SensorVersion Single SensorType Integer SensorExDevice Bool SensorFAB Long Integer SensorEvaluation Long Integer SensorManufacturingDate Date/Time SensorOpCounter Long Integer SensorMinTemp Single SensorMaxTemp Single SensorMinInterval Single SensorCh1Description Integer...
  • Page 150 Appendix – Technical Data / Features Relations SelectData MeasurementData MeasHeaderID SelectData MeasurementHeader SelectTableID Table indices ID (Primary Key) SelectTableID Table - MeasurementData Columns Name Type Size Long Integer MeasHeaderID Long Integer PageNumber Byte DataType Byte PacketSize Integer Data OLE-Object Relations MeasurementHeader MeasurementData MeasHeaderID...
  • Page 151 Appendix – Technical Data / Features Table - Places Columns Name Type Size Long Integer MeasPlace1 Text MeasPlace1 Text Hydrant Text Table indices ID (Primary Key) MeasPlace1 MeasPlace2 Hydrant Table - Remarks Columns Name Type Size Long Integer Remark Memo Table indices ID (Primary Key) Table - Projects...
  • Page 152: Example Of A Distribution List

    Appendix – Example of a distribution list Example of a distribution list...
  • Page 153 Appendix – Example of a distribution list Proceed as follows to adjust the distribution list to your requirements: Supplementary Settings - Program settings - information data Company logo Settings - Program settings - in the User data window, click on the logo - select a new logo in the Select your company logo window...
  • Page 154: Example Of A Measurement Data Printout - Compact List Format

    Appendix – Example of a measurement data printout - compact list format Example of a measurement data printout - compact list format...
  • Page 155 Appendix – Example of a measurement data printout - compact list format Proceed as follows to adjust the printout of measurement data to your requirements: Supplementary Settings - Program settings - information User data Company logo Settings - Program settings -in the User data window, click on the logo - select a new logo in the Select your company logo...
  • Page 156: Example Of A Measurement Data Printout - Detailed List Format

    Appendix – Example of a measurement data printout - detailed list format Example of a measurement data printout - detailed list format...
  • Page 157 Appendix – Example of a measurement data printout - detailed list format Proceed as follows to adjust the printout of measurement data to your requirements: Supplementary Settings - Program settings - information User data Company logo Settings - Program settings -in the User data window, click on the logo - select a new logo in the Select your company logo...
  • Page 158: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix – Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 159: Abbreviations And Glossary

    Appendix – Abbreviations and glossary Abbreviations and glossary Data logger Device for the collection of data; contains one or several sensors as well as a memory for storing the measured values. SePem devices are data loggers. FAB No. Serial number of the manufacturer; this number cannot be changed by the customer.
  • Page 160: Software Release History

    Appendix – Software release history Software release history Version Date Note 05/12/2002 Basic version of SePem 02 26/02/2003 17/06/2003...
  • Page 161: Accessories - Sepem 02

    Appendix – Accessories - SePem 02 Accessories - SePem 02 SD01-10001 SePem device noise Adapter Hydrant adapter 4001-0006 Hydrant combi adapter ZM14-10200 Eye bolt M5 SD01-Z0800 Magnet D55 with M10 thread SD01-Z5000 Adapter for overground hydrants SePem protecting tube EM16-Z0100 Fixed coupling Storz, B-G2”...
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