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In-situ MP TROLL 9500 Operator's Manual (164 pages)

Multi-Parameter water quality probe

Brand: In-situ | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2.4 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
8
General Description of the MP TROLL 9500
8
How to Use this Manual
8
Conventions
9
Unpacking and Inspection
9
Serial Number
9
To Our Customers
9
What We Provide
10
Warranty Provisions
10
Firmware & Software Upgrades
10
How to Contact Us
10
To Obtain Repair Service (U.S.)
10
Outside the U.S
10
Certification
10
Cleaning Guidelines
11
Components & Features
12
System Description
12
Standard Features
12
Optional Features
12
Cables
13
Ruggedcable
13
Cable Desiccants
14
Communication Cables
14
Power Components
14
Internal Power
14
External Power
14
Water Quality Accessories
15
Installation Accessories
16
Control Software
16
Product Specifications
17
Getting Started
19
Provide Power
19
Install Sensors
20
Install the Software
21
Win-Situ 4
21
USB TROLL Com Drivers
21
Pocket-Situ 4
21
Win-Situ Sync
21
Connect the Hardware
21
TROLL 9500 to TROLL Com
21
TROLL Com to Computer
21
Twist-Lock Cable Connections
22
Establish Communication with the MP TROLL 9500
23
Set the Real-Time Clock
23
Quick-Cal the Basic Water-Quality Sensors
24
Calibrate the Extended Sensors
27
Set up Custom Pressure/Level Measurements
27
Set up to Log Data (Set up a Test)
28
Complete the Setup
28
Control Software
29
Launching the Software
29
Win-Situ 4
29
Pocket-Situ 4
29
The User Interface
30
The Navigation Tree
30
Software Functions
31
Configuring the Port
31
Establishing Communication with the MP TROLL 9500
31
New Connection
31
Existing Connection
31
Displaying Device Information
31
Upgrading Firmware and Features
32
Editing the Device Properties
33
Setting a Device Name
33
Setting the Real-Time Clock
33
Setting Battery Information
33
And ASCII Mode Preferences
33
Choosing Measurement Units and Other Preferences
34
Choosing Pressure Display & Conversion Options
35
Logging Data (Adding a Test)
36
Taking "Manual" Readings
36
Extracting and Viewing Data
37
Deleting Data from Instrument Memory
37
Exiting the Software
37
Win-Situ 4
37
Pocket-Situ 4
37
Profiling
38
Profiler Features
38
Starting the Profiler
38
Graphing Profiler Data
39
Profiling Dissolved Oxygen
39
Profiling Pressure or Depth
39
Profiling Turbidity
39
Customizing the Profiler
41
Changing the Channels Displayed
41
Changing Measurement Units
41
Changing the Sample Rate
41
Starting in Profiler Mode
41
Logging Profiler Data
41
To Stop Logging
41
Retrieving Logged Profiler Data
41
Exiting the Profiler
41
Logging Data
42
Adding a Test to a Device: the Test Wizard
42
Test Setup Parameters
43
Test Name (Optional)
43
Parameters to Include
43
Measurement Schedule
43
Measurement Interval
44
Start Mode
44
Ending Setup
44
More on Measurement Schedules
44
Linear
44
Event
44
Linear Average
45
Other Test Operations
46
Starting a Manual Start Test
47
Stopping a Test
47
Retrieving Logged Data
47
Deleting Tests
48
Cloning a Test
48
Transferring Files from a PDA to a Desktop PC
49
Viewing Logged Data
50
Selecting Data in the Data Folder
50
Graphing Data
51
Changing the Data Display
52
Transferring Data to Excel from Win-Situ 4
52
Printing Data in Win-Situ 4
52
Saving Text Files from Win-Situ 4
52
Monitoring Pressure (Water Level)
53
Why Monitor Pressure
53
The Pressure Sensor
53
Factory Calibration
53
Operating Principle
54
Non-Vented (Absolute) Vs. Vented (Gauged) Sensors
54
Pressure Vs. Depth Vs. Level
54
Zeroing the Pressure Sensor
54
Setting up Pressure Measurements: the Parameter Wizard
55
Pressure Setup Choices
55
Name (Optional)
55
Display Mode
55
Converting Pressure to Depth or Level
56
Conversion Using Specific Gravity
56
Conversion Using Density, Latitude, and Elevation
56
Level Reference
56
Reference Time
56
Quick Summary of Pressure Setup
57
Installation for Pressure/Level Measurement
58
Securing the Cable
58
Stabilization Time
58
Twist-Lock Hanger Installations
58
Installation Tips for Level/Depth/Pressure Monitoring
58
Correcting Absolute Pressure Readings for Barometric Pressure
59
Manual Barometric Pressure Compensation
59
Using the MP Troll's Barometric Pressure Sensor
59
Using a Second Unit and a Spreadsheet
59
Automatic Barometric Pressure Compensation
59
Collecting Barometric Pressure Data for Reference
59
Collecting PSIA Data
59
Using the Baro Wizard
59
Recalibration Recommendations
60
Monitoring Temperature
61
Why Monitor Temperature
61
The Temperature Sensor
61
Role of the Sensor in Calibration
62
Software Functions
62
References
62
Monitoring Barometric Pressure
63
What Is Barometric Pressure
63
Why Monitor Barometric Pressure
63
The Barometric Pressure Sensor
63
Collecting Accurate Measurements Without Vented Cable
63
Pressure Vs. Elevation
64
10 Monitoring Water Quality: Overview
65
Why Monitor Water Quality
65
The Sensors
65
Basic Sensor Set
65
Installing Sensors
66
Removing Sensors
67
Calibration Overview
67
Traditional Calibration
67
Quick Calibration
68
Out of the Box
68
Default Coefficients
68
Preparing to Calibrate
68
Calibration Kits
68
The Calibration Cup
68
Effect of Temperature on Calibration
69
Rinsing
69
Stirring
69
Calibration Procedures
69
After Calibration
69
Calibration History
70
How Often to Calibrate
71
How to Check if a Sensor Is Still in Calibration
71
When to Replace a Sensor
72
References
72
What Is Ph
73
Why Measure Ph
73
The Ph Sensor
73
Sensor Installation
74
Calibration
74
Overview
74
Nominal Vs. Stable
75
Calibration Solutions
75
Recommended Calibration Frequency
75
Ph Quick Cal
75
Traditional Ph Calibration Procedure
75
Recommended Calibration Order for Ph and ORP
75
Resetting Default Coefficients
77
Sensor Slope and Offset
77
Units and Calculated Measurements
77
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
77
Sensor Care and Handling
78
Sensor Removal
78
Maintenance/Inspection/Cleaning
78
Replacing the Filling Solution
78
Replacing the Junction
78
Storage
78
References
78
12 Conductivity
79
What Is Conductivity
79
Why Measure Conductivity
79
How Is Conductivity Measured
79
The Conductivity Sensors
79
Sensor Installation
80
Calibration
80
Overview
80
Nominal Vs. Stable
80
Calibration Solutions (Primary Standards)
80
Calibrating with Other Solutions
80
Recommended Calibration Frequency
80
Conductivity Quick Cal
81
Traditional Conductivity Calibration Procedure
81
Using a Conductivity Meter as a Secondary Standard
83
Entering a Cell Constant Manually
83
Units and Calculated Measurements
83
Basic Unit: AC
83
Specific Conductance (SC)
83
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
84
Resistivity
84
Salinity
84
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
84
Conductivity and Temperature
84
Sensor Care and Handling
84
Sensor Removal
84
Maintenance/Inspection/Cleaning
84
Storage
84
References
84
13 Dissolved Oxygen
85
What Is Dissolved Oxygen
85
Why Measure Dissolved Oxygen
85
Polarographic Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen
86
The Polarographic Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
86
Theory of Operation
86
Sensor Conditioning
86
Sensor Installation
86
Fill the Membrane Module
86
Install the Sensor in the MP TROLL 9500
87
Condition a Newly Installed Sensor
87
Calibration
87
Overview
87
Nominal Vs. Stable
88
Calibration Solutions & Equipment
88
Recommended Calibration Frequency
88
Dissolved Oxygen Calibration Tips
88
Dissolved Oxygen Quick Cal
88
Traditional Dissolved Oxygen Calibration Procedure
88
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
93
Attaching the Stirrer
93
Starting the Stirrer
93
Sensor Care and Handling
94
Sensor Removal
94
Maintenance/Inspection
94
Replacing the Membrane Module
94
Sensor Life
94
References
95
Optical Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen
96
The RDO Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
96
The RDO Sensor and Salinity
96
Unpack the RDO Cable Connect Sensor
96
Unpack the RDO Direct Connect Sensor
97
Installing the RDO Sensor CAP
97
Installing the RDO Sensor
97
Calibration
98
Overview
98
Nominal Vs. Stable
98
Calibration Solutions
99
Recommended Calibration Frequency
99
Traditional 2-Point Calibration
99
Oxygen Saturation Point
99
Zero Oxygen Point
100
Barometric Pressure Options
100
Finalize the Calibration
101
Status Indicators
101
Clean-Up
102
Units and Calculated Measurements
102
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
102
Salinity
102
Sensor Care and Handling
102
Biofouling
102
Cleaning the Sensor Cap
103
Cleaning the Optical Window (Perform Only if Changing the Cap)
103
Cleaning the Sensor Body
103
Storage
103
Replacing the Sensor Cap
103
14 Oxidation-Reduction Potential
104
What Is ORP
104
Why Measure ORP
104
The Ph/Orp Sensor
104
Sensor Installation
105
Calibration
105
Overview
105
Calibration Solutions
105
Recommended Calibration Order for Ph and ORP
106
Traditional ORP Calibration Procedure
106
Resetting Default Coefficients
107
Sensor Offset
107
Units and Calculated Measurements
107
Recommended Calibration Frequency
107
Normalization to Standard Hydrogen Electrode Values
107
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
108
Sensor Care and Handling
108
Sensor Removal
108
Maintenance/Inspection/Cleaning
108
Replacing the Filling Solution
108
Replacing the Junction
108
Storage
108
References
108
15 Ammonium
109
What Is Ammonium
109
Why Measure Ammonium
109
The Ammonium Sensor
109
Sensor Preparation
109
The Nitrogen Cycle
109
Sensor Installation
110
Calibration
110
Overview
110
Calibration Solutions
110
Recommended Calibration Frequency
111
Preparing to Calibrate
111
Ammonium Calibration Procedure
111
Sensor Slope and Offset
113
Units and Calculated Measurements
113
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
113
Conductivity
113
Potential Interferences
113
Sensor Care and Handling
114
Sensor Removal
114
Maintenance/Inspection/Cleaning
114
Storage
114
References
114
The Chloride Sensor
115
Sensor Preparation
115
Sensor Installation
115
Calibration
116
Overview
116
Calibration Solutions
116
Recommended Calibration Frequency
116
Preparing to Calibrate
116
Chloride Calibration Procedure
117
Sensor Slope and Offset
119
Units and Calculated Measurements
119
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
119
Ph Effects
119
Potential Interferences
119
Sensor Care and Handling
119
Sensor Removal
119
Maintenance/Inspection/Cleaning
119
Storage
119
17 Nitrate
120
What Is Nitrate
120
Why Measure Nitrate
120
The Nitrate Sensor
120
Sensor Preparation
121
Sensor Installation
121
Calibration
121
Overview
121
Calibration Solutions
122
Recommended Calibration Frequency
122
Preparing to Calibrate
122
Nitrate Calibration Procedure
122
Sensor Slope and Offset
124
Units and Calculated Measurements
124
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
124
Temperature
124
Potential Interferences
125
Sensor Care and Handling
125
Sensor Removal
125
Maintenance/Inspection/Cleaning
125
Storage
125
References
125
18 Turbidity
126
What Is Turbidity
126
Why Measure Turbidity
126
How Is Turbidity Measured
126
The Turbidity Sensor
127
The Turbidity Wiper
127
Wiper Installation
128
Wiper Movement
128
Manual Wipe
129
Wiper Guidelines and Precautions
129
Calibration
129
Factory Calibration
129
Field Calibration
129
Calibration Solutions
129
Recommended Calibration Frequency
130
Turbidity Calibration Procedure
130
Resetting Default Coefficients
133
Sensor Slope and Offset
133
Units and Calculated Measurements
133
Usage Recommendations and Cautions
133
Common Interferences
133
Profiling Turbidity
133
Logging Turbidity Data
133
Sensor Care
133
Inspection/Maintenance/Cleaning
133
Wiper Maintenance
134
References
134
19 Sdi-12 Operation
135
Sdi-12 Requirements
135
Wiring
135
Connections
135
Sdi-12 Support
135
Sensor Identification
136
Sensor Verification
136
Making SDI-12 Measurements
136
Redundant Logging (Win-Situ 4 and SDI-12)
137
Extended (ISCO) Commands
137
Reference
137
Sdi-12 V 1.3 Command Set
138
20 Low -Flow Monitoring
140
Preparation
140
RDO Sensor Preparation
140
Prepare the Flow Cell
140
Start the Software
141
Launch the Flow-Sense Wizard
141
Verify Unit Preferences
141
Flow-Sense Wizard Input
142
Saving the Low-Flow Data or Template
143
Output
144
Export to Excel Option
144
Using a Custom Excel Template
144
21 Care & Maintenance
146
Replacing Batteries
146
O-Ring Seals
146
Lubrication
146
Replacement
147
General Cleaning
147
Storage
147
Sensor Storage
147
Twist-Lock Connectors
147
22 Troubleshooting
148
Troubleshooting Connections
148
Troubleshooting Data Collection (Tests)
148
Troubleshooting Sensors
149
Troubleshooting Calibration
149
Appendix
150
Electronic Drift and Device Recalibration
150
Determining Density
150
Glossary
152

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