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13.0 Installing a Series3 FloSI card
The Flo Series Serial Interface (FloSI) is an optional upgrade module for
Flo Series3 devices. The FloSI provides unconditional polling access to the
most recent user configured measurement results of Flo Series3 devices.
The FloSI requires no routine maintenance and has no user serviceable
components.
Configuration of the FloSI requires MACE Flocom + software and successful
PC communications with a MACE Flo Series3 device. The FloSI configuration
settings are available from the settings menu of Flocom + as described in the
software section of this Manual.
Installing the FloSI Card
Install the FloSI card as per the procedure outlined in the previous chapter
12.0 Installing additional cards.
Wiring the FloSI
After installing the card, connect it to the remote device using either:
1. The 9-pin d-connector (RS232, ASCII or RS232 ModBUS) for RS232;
2. The 4-way terminal block for RS485 ModBUS mode;
3. The 3-way terminal block for SDI-12 mode.
Pin out details for the various connectors are printed on the back of the FloSI
card and below:
RS485
Pin 1 – Ground
Pin 2 - D1
Pin 3 - D0
Pin 4 - (+12V Out)
RS232
Pin 2 – Transmit Data (TxD)
Pin 3 – Receive Data (RxD)
Pin 5 – Ground (GND)
Pin 7 – Ready to Send (RTS)
Pin 8 – Clear to Send (CTS)
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3
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SDI-12
Pin 1 – Ground
Pin 2 - Data
Pin 3 - (+12V Out)
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14.0 Maintenance
Depending on the physical location and the type of sensors being monitored,
the HydroMace 3000 may require regular maintenance. Should the instrument
require servicing, it must be returned to your vendor.
14.1 Battery maintenance
The HydroMace 3000 internal battery, if kept fully charged should last many years.
However, if the battery remains flat for an extended time, it may be damaged and
should be replaced. Contact your vendor for a replacement battery.
14.1.1 Removing the damaged/flat battery
1. Disconnect the battery cable assembly from the backplane board.
2. Carefully hold the battery in position.
3. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three screws which fasten the
battery bracket to the main enclosure.
4. Carefully remove the battery from the main enclosure.
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery terminals.
14.1.2 Installing the new battery
1. Connect the battery cable to the new battery, with the red lead to the positive
terminal of the battery and the black lead to the negative terminal.
2. Place the battery in the main enclosure and hold it in place.
3. Secure the new battery in place using the battery bracket and three screws.
4. Tighten all three screws.
5. Reconnect the battery cable assembly to the backplane board.
Damage to the hydroMace 3000 caused by incorrect battery
replacement will void the warranty
Using a battery that is not approved MaY damage the
hydroMace 3000 and void the warranty
14.2 Solar panel maintenance
The solar panel should be checked regularly for build up of solids such as dust
and bird droppings. These type of build-ups can affect the performance of the
solar panel and result in a decrease of the charge that is received by the internal
battery. The solar panel should be cleaned with a wet brush or rag.
Do not use steel bristle brushes that may cause damage to the glass of
the solar panel
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