SensorMate User Manual - Pentair Environmental Systems
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1. 5 Function Buttons 5 1 Monitor The Monitor function provides the user with real time overview of all channel readings as well as the last reading which was logged by the sensor for each channel Sensor memory information is also displayed Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 027288 gt PENTAIR i Channel Name Current Value i Last Logged Value Ext Battery 11 6 N A Temperature 24 2 N A Pressure 1 505 N A EC_RAW 0 N A EC_NORM 0 N A Clear Memory Salinity 0 0 N A pH N A Turbidity N A Memory Used Add Note Memory Used Start Logging Collect Data Setup Sensor User Calibration View Monitor Data Sensor status Not Logging Not Logging Tx Rx i Figure 3 Monitor Screen The display updates every 5 to 15 seconds depending upon the sensor type and enabled channels A Monitor progress bar gives an indication for the timing of updates By default all available channels are selected and will be displayed on the monitor screen A user can de select channels if required see Setup Sensor The symbol N A in the Last Logged Value column indicates the channel has not been logged since a sensor reset or power down The Last Logged Value will update only when data is logged to the sensor memory according to the Record Interval setting for enabled schedules PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 5 1 1 View Monitor Data While the Monitor screen is open the values a2. External battery 9 30 Volts Figure 13 Setup Individual Sensor Channels 6 2 1 1 Channel Name This is the name given to an individual parameter that can be set up to log data The factory provides default names A user can rename these channels by first clicking on the channel in the left pane to highlight it then left clicking on the highlighted channel This will reveal a rename channel option which will open an input box shown below Refer Figure 14 Enter a new name and press Ok to save SensorMate Input Query Enter a unique channel name less then 12 characters long Figure 14 Change Channel Name 19 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 2 1 2 Unit Type Many channels have alternative units that can be selected from a drop down list for the channels When a different unit is selected the sensor automatically converts the result to the new unit TIP t is recommended to clear the memory after changing the unit 6 2 1 3 Unit Name Default names are provided for the different unit conversions These names are included in the header information of data files 6 2 1 4 Enable Data Variation Data variation is event logging of a particular channel Enabling data variation can allow for the recording of channel values only when significant changes occur such as changes of water levels due to flood events Setting a sensor for data variation can help to avoid filli
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4. MANUAL 9 8 Pressure Sensor Datum When a Pressure channel is available in a sensor an additional option is given in the User Calibration Refer Figure 33 Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 027288 gt PENTAIR Select a channel to calibrate Calibration type 1 Point Offset 1 Point Span 2 Points Span and Offset O Restore factory default Set Datum References Start Calibration Not Logging EE Tx Rx Figure 33 Pressure Sensor User Calibration Screen Selecting the Set Datum Reference will allow special settings for the pressure sensor 37 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 9 8 1 Depth The factory default setting is Depth where the sensor reads the length of the column of water above the sensor Refer Figure 34 The units displayed are retrieved from the sensor settings The Take reading button will send a command to the sensor to read channels that are set up in the Monitor screen and the display will update after a few seconds Custom Pressure Reference Surface Level Water Surface Restore Default Sensor Reading Pressure reading dee Take reading Sensor reads the lenath of the column of water above the sensor The lt Take reading gt button will get the current value of the Pressure channel To remove settings applied by Surface Level or Top of case 1 Press the lt Restore Default gt button to remove
5. Refer Figure 22 SensorMate Input Query Enter a unique schedule name less then 15 characters long Figure 22 Change Schedule Name Schedule Enabled allows schedules to be set up and then disabled if not required for the particular deployment At least one schedule must be enabled A list of the Channels used in Schedule is displayed Channels can be added by dragging from the left and dropping into the list Right clicking on a channel in the list brings up a Remove Channel option 26 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 7 2 Logging Settings Scan Time is the interval that the sensor will take readings for all the channels in the list Available times can be selected from a dropdown list Refer Figure 21 Record Time is always a multiple of the scan time The channel readings collected during a scan are written to the data file according to the Record Time setting Maximum Number of Scans can be selected if the number of scans needs to be limited 7 3 Averaging Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 amp Channels Channels used in Schedule Ext Battery bee EC_NORM To add channels to a EC_RAW schedule drag and drop TANNE Schedule Name Ext Battery channels from the Tree Pressure Man o e oH View into the adjacent EC_RAW Pressure list box Max of 8 EC_NORM Salinity To delete channels right Salinity Temperature click on channel name pH Turbidity and select remove Turbidit
6. a pressure sensor may read 0 05 in air and 10 05 when immersed to 10 00 metres The sensor can be calibrated to read 0 00 to 10 00 metres Note SensorMate does not check the difference between the entered high and low values If the difference between the entered values is small then the channel readings may not be valid SensorMate calculates corrective slope and offset values that are stored in the sensor and apply to future channel readings The slope and offset can be removed at any time by restoring factory defaults which sets the corrective slope to 1 0 and the offset to 0 0 9 4 Restore factory default Any corrective slope and offset values for the channel are reset so that there is no correction of channel readings from the sensor This means the sensor will provide channel values as calibrated in the Greenspan factory 35 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL To perform a user calibration Prior to performing a user calibration check the current reading using the Monitor window in SensorMate Ensure that the channel to be calibrated is stable and reading consistently Note Note Once user calibration has commenced it is not possible to view channel readings in the monitor window The monitor window can however be used to validate channel readings after user calibration Some channels notably DO Temperature and pH have a relatively slow response The response time can be checked by moving the sens
7. any settings 2 Press the lt Commit changes gt button to complete Figure 34 Pressure Sensor Datum Depth Clicking Restore Default and then Commit Changes will return the sensor to this default setting 38 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 9 8 2 Surface Level The sensor can be set to provide reading from a Datum or reference point Refer Figure 35 The units displayed are retrieved from the sensor settings The Take reading button will send a command to the sensor to read channels that are set up in the Monitor screen and the display will update after a few seconds Custom Pressure Reference Surface Level SURFACE LEVEL Reference value Water Surface Sensor Reading Feet Pressure reading Leet Take reading e g Sea level or river bottom Sensor reads the distance from a datum e g sea level bottom of river up to the water surface To set up once the sensor is installed 1 Enter the height of the water level in displayed units from the datum i e what you want the sensor to read into the Reference value input box 2 Press the lt Apply Reference gt button 3 Press the lt Commit changes gt button to complete Figure 35 Pressure Sensor Datum Surface Level With the sensor installed a Reference value is entered The value is the level you want the sensor to read Clicking Apply Reference and then Commit changes will calculate the offset ne
8. gt PENTAIR PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SensorMate V2 1 USER MANUAL FOR MP47 amp MP65 Version 2 1 CONTENTS About SensorMate System Requirements 2 1 Loading SensorMate onto a PC 2 2 Communicating with Sensors via PC Laptop Starting SensorMate Status Function Buttons 5 1 Monitor 5 1 1 View Monitor Data 5 2 Start Logging 5 3 Stop Logging 5 4 Add Note 5 5 Collect Data 5 5 1 Collecting Data 5 5 2 View Collected Data 5 5 3 Launch Windows Explorer 5 6 Set Clock 5 7 Clear Memory Setup Sensor 6 1 General Information 6 1 1 Sensor Name 6 1 2 Sensor ID 6 1 3 Firmware Version 6 1 4 Factory Calibration Date 6 1 5 Memory Capacity 6 1 6 Memory Used 6 1 7 Wrap Memory When full 6 2 Channels 6 2 1 Sensor channels 6 3 Specific Channel Information 6 3 1 Battery Channel 6 3 2 Pressure 6 3 3 DO PPM 6 3 4 Turbidity Schedules 7 1 Schedule Information 7 2 Logging Settings 7 3 Averaging 7 4 Add Schedule 7 5 Start Method 7 6 Simple trigger Modbus Registers 8 1 Show registers button 8 2 Stop Method 8 3 Deleting a Schedule co oo 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 19 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 9 User Calibration 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 9 7 9 8 One Point Offset One Point Span Two Points Span and Offset Restore factory default Use
9. to remove all old data from the sensor Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 027288 di ih Start Logging Collect Data Set Clock Clear Memory Eier Sensor started after routine clean and calibraton checks All parameters reading Setup Sensor within specifications on standard User Calibration Add Note C Clear Logger Memory Start Logging Sensor status Not Logging Not Logging EE Tx Rx E Figure 5 Start Logging Window Once the Start Logging button is clicked in the window s centre panel the appropriate commands are sent to the sensor and SensorMate returns to the Status window The button text changes to Stop Logging and the informative text changes to Sensor status Logging The Status box changes to Logging and green indicator Measurements are stored to internal memory within the sensor at intervals as set up Once logging has commenced the Set Clock Clear Memory Setup Sensor and User Calibration buttons are not available 10 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 5 3 Stop Logging The Stop Logging button is displayed when the sensor s status is logging When pressed the opportunity to send initials and comments to the sensor s data file is also provided Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 027288 gt PENTAIR Stop Logging Collect Da Initials DJP Set Clock Me Comment Clear Memory Sensor stopped fo
10. uncertain as to which COM port a comms cable is assigned use the Refresh List of available ports to check the COM port list before and after re plugging the comms cable The Connect Window has a menu bar with File and About menu items e File Gives an alternative Exit that closes the Connect Window and the SensorMate application e About Displays the software version details 5 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 4 Status The Main Window will appear as shown in Figure 2 when successfully connected to the sensor After connection the Status button is selected The Status window shows a schedule overview The window cannot be re sized or minimized Closing the window using the Windows task manager does not ensure that the correct exit sequence is carried out on the software com ports USB devices and sensor To exit the Software a Disconnect button is provided on the bottom left of the screen Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 029053 gt PENTAIR Schedule Name Enabled Scan Time Record Time Main Enabled 5 seconds 5 seconds Test_A Enabled 30 seconds 30 seconds Start Logging Collect Data Set Clock Clear Memory Setup Sensor User Calibration Add Note Not Logging EE Tx EE Rx E Figure 2 Main Window after connection Items in the menu bar include e The SensorMate software version e Sensor The Sensor Name is retrieved from the sensor s
11. Method Settings 8 3 Deleting a Schedule The sensor must have at least one schedule enabled When there are two or more schedules right clicking on a schedule will allow the Delete Schedule option to be selected Note There may be some schedule settings within the sensor that are not visible using SensorMate Deleting a schedule will reset all settings to default values Hint Adding a new schedule deleting it and adding it again will ensure all special schedule settings are reset and data will be logged as expected 33 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 9 User Calibration Some users verify sensor performance over time by checking them against known standards The User Calibration function in SensorMate Refer Figure 31 allows for small corrections to be applied to most sensor channels User calibration also allows for any previously applied correction factors to be removed restoring the sensor to the original factory calibration factory default User calibration does not change or affect the original factory calibration which can be restored at any time Most channel readings depend on temperature Always ensure that the temperature of the sensor is stable and not changing If the sensor is placed in different solutions during calibration ensure that either the temperature of each solution is the same or allow sufficient time for the sensor to thermally stabilize in each solution When using different solutions
12. UAL 6 3 4 Turbidity The Turbidity sensor includes a wiping mechanism to physically remove buildup of material from the optical interface between the sensor and the water Settings for the wiping can be configured in the turbidity channel setup Refer Figure 19 When a sensor wakes up to complete a scan i e take readings it calculates if the number of scans or the wipe interval in minutes has been reached Manual wiping can be performed by clicking on the Wipe lens now button Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 amp Channels aya La Ext Battery Channel Name Turbidity J Channel Precision 1 a Temperature UnitType u M Enable Data Variation Pressure ee EC_RAW Unit Name NTU EC_NORM Salinity pH Turbidity amp Schedules Main Modbus Registers Wipe interval number of scans A value of 0 will disable O Wipe interval in minutes lens cleaning eo Figure 19 Turbidity Channel 24 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 7 Schedules Schedules control when channels are read and data recorded Clicking on Schedules brings up an overview of the schedules At least 1 schedule must be set up and up to 4 schedules can be used Schedules are given a name which appears in the tree on the left of the screen Refer Figure 20 Sensors will typically leave the factory with one schedule with the name of Main set to Scan and recor
13. able channels will be displayed with a selection box Refer Figure 28 Selecting a Sensor channel will allocate 6 holding registers for channel information A table will update and display the holding registers allocated The Ok button must be pressed to send this setup to the sensor Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 Channels Checked channels will be enabled Ext Battery as modbus channels Show registers Temperature iv Pressure iV nn EC_RAW V Pressure EC_NORM MI EC_RAW Salinity II EC_NORM pH Turbidity M Turbidity 5 Schedules Main Testi Modbus Registers Channel mapping for Current Value modbus registers Channel Name Channel Number Units Code Last Scanned Last Logged Ext Battery 100 0 101 28 102 104 Temperature 106 3 107 20 108 110 Pressure 112 5 113 0 114 116 EC_RAW 118 10 119 53 122 EC_NORM 124 11 125 53 128 Salinity 130 13 131 61 134 pH 136 15 137 31 140 Turbidity 142 17 143 45 146 Figure 28 Available Channels for Modbus 31 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 8 1 Show registers button There is a Show registers button that provides other information that is also written to holding registers Modbus registers Register Type Description Char 2 Firmware version Char 2 Firmware version UITG Scanning curent values flag UING Number of enabled monitor channels UNG Logging status UI32 Memory ca
14. collected from the sensor select New data The new data will be appended to the selected data file c Only data that was stored between a defined start and stop date select Between dates 3 You may now collect data by clicking the Start Data Download button Note SensorMate will create a new file if there is any data in the selected file when All data or between dates options are selected This will ensure that no data is lost by having the file overwritten 5 5 2 View Collected Data To view collected data while still connected to the sensor 1 From the list of files shown select the file you would like to view by clicking on the filename and clicking on the View button or 2 Double click on the file you would like to view Note Itis assumed that the PC has a program installed and associated with the file types e g Excel set up to open when csv files are launched or Aquagraph with dat files 5 5 3 Launch Windows Explorer This button activates Windows Explorer and opens the folder containing the collected data files From Windows Explorer files can be copied pasted renamed and deleted 13 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 5 6 Set Clock The Set Clock function is used to set the date and time in the sensor Refer Figure 9 Normally the sensor is set to the same date and time as the PC by selecting Synchronise with PC clock and then clicking on Update Logger Clock To set the sensor clock to a
15. d all available channels every 3 minutes Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 Channels Schedule Name Main Not Used Not Used Not Used Ext Battery Status Enabled Temperature Pressure EC RAW Record Time 3 minutes Scan Time 3 minutes EC_NORM Averaging NA Salinity pH Turbidity Start method Stop method Main Modbus Registers Avg interval 0 Figure 20 Sensor Setup Main Schedule 25 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 7 1 Schedule Information Clicking on the schedule name brings up further information relating to the schedule Refer Figure 21 Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 Channels Channels used in Schedule Ext Battery Schedule Enabled EC_NORM To add channels to a Temperature EC RAW schedule drag and drop Schedule Name Ext Battery channels from the Tree Pressure Main oH View into the adjacent EC_RAW l 3 Pressure list box Max of 8 EC_NORM Salinity To delete channels right Temperature dick on channel name Turbidity and select remove Salinity pH Turbidity amp Schedules Modbus Registers Logging Settings Averaging Scan Time 3 minutes v Record Time 3 minutes v C Maximum Number of Scans Figure 21 Schedule Information To change the name of the schedule right click the highlighted name and a Rename Schedule option can be selected
16. ed until it is cleared 17 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 2 Channels Clicking on Channels in the left panel will bring up a list of channels that are available for monitoring The channels that are checked will appear on the monitor screen The factory default is set that all available channels will be checked Refer Figure 12 Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 Ext Battery Temperature Pressure EC_RAW EC_NORM Salinity pH Checked channels will appear on Turbidity the Monitor screen amp Schedules v Battery V v Temperature Man Pressure v EC_RAW v EC_NORM v Salinity vi pH v Turbidity Modbus Registers Figure 12 Setup Sensor Channels Note The checked channels will also be the channels used for SDI 12 and Modbus output 18 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 2 1 Sensor channels Clicking on an individual channel will bring up information related to that channel including Channel Name Unit Type Unit Name Channel Precision and Enable Data Variation Refer Figure 13 Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 Channels Ext Batter i ta Ext Battery Channel Name Senne eee Channel Precision A al Temperature Unit Type volts v Enable Data Variation Pressure 2 EC_RAW Unit Name volts EC_NORM Salinity pH Turbidity amp Schedules Main Modbus Registers Internal battery pack
17. eded to give the reference value and apply this to all future readings 39 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 9 8 3 Top of Case The sensor can be set to provide reading from a Datum or reference point down to the water surface Refer Figure 36 As the water level rises the sensor readings will get smaller The units displayed are retrieved from the sensor settings The Take reading button will send a command to the sensor to read channels that are set up in the Monitor screen and the display will update after a few seconds Custom Pressure Reference Depth Surface Level TOP OF CASE Datum Top of Casing Reference value Veres Sensor Reacing parere Water Surface Pressure reading Sensor reads the distance from a datum e g top of a bore casing that is above the water down to the water level As the water level rises the sensor readings will get smaller To set up once the sensor is installed 1 Enter the distance in displayed units from the datum e g top of bore casing down to the water surface into the Reference value input box 2 Press the lt Apply Reference gt button 3 Press the lt Commit changes gt button to complete Figure 36 Pressure Sensor Datum Top of Case With the sensor installed a Reference value is entered The value is the distance measured in the units displayed you want the sensor to read This is usually from the top of a bore casin
18. g down to the water Clicking Apply Reference and then Commit changes will calculate the offset needed to give the reference value and apply this and a negative gain to all future readings 40 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 10 Contact Us ASIA PACIFIC pes apac pentair com 61 1300 797 246 AUSTRALIA New South Wales 268 292 Milperra Rd Milperra NSW 2214 Phone 61 2 9792 0201 Fax 61 2 9772 2960 Queensland 240 Lavarack Ave Eagle Farm QLD 4009 Phone 61 7 3866 7850 Fax 61 7 3260 1916 Western Australia 70 Cleaver Tce Belmont WA 6104 Phone 61 8 9477 1188 Fax 61 8 9479 6727 ASIA 390 Havelock Road 04 01 King s Centre Singapore 169662 Phone 65 6869 8916 USA REST OF WORLD _pes us pentair com 1 407 886 3939 NORTH AMERICA 2395 Apopka Blvd Apopka FL 32703 United States Office 1 407 992 5592 Fax 1 866 260 0753 41 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL
19. is folder SensorMate will also generate a default file name that uses the Sensor Name and today s date Data can be collected at any time and does not require logging to be stopped The sensor stores data in non volatile memory so that logged data is not lost when the sensor is powered off Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 027288 gt PENTAIR File name Collection options 027288_2015Feb18 alldata Stop Logging SensorMate data files Date New data 027288_2014May13 csv ae 027288_2014May13 dat ama 027288_2015Jan30 csv Between dates 027288_2015Jan30 dat Clear Memory Open Explorer Setup Sensor User Calibration Add Note Start Data Download Logging to Rx E Figure 8 Collect Data Window 5 5 1 Collecting Data Data can be collected in a number of ways and saved to a filename that is created by SensorMate or entered by the user Typically collecting data involves the following steps 1 Check the File name and either use the auto generated file name or enter a new filename SensorMate creates filenames by combining the sensor name MP65 Demo in the example of Figure 4 and the date _2014Mar03 2 Choose between available Collection Options If you would like to obtain a All data stored in the sensor select All data 12 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL b Only data that has been logged since the last time that data was
20. it is recommended to wipe the sensor clean before placing it in a different solution Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 027288 on ie Select a channel to calibrate Start Logging Collect Data Calibration type set Clock 1 Point Offset Clear Memory 1 Point Span Setup Sensor e 2 Points Span and Offset User Calibration O Restore factory default Add Note Start Calibration Sensor status Not Logging Not Logging E Tx Rx Figure 31 User Calibration Note User calibration is always performed in factory default units For example pressure will be calibrated in meters and temperature in Celsius as shown in Figure 32 G1 point Offset Calibration on 027288 Calibrating channel Ext Battery Apply a known low value typically zero stimulus to the sensor When the stimulus and sensor is stable enter the calibration value into the input box below and press OK to continue Volts Figure 32 Default Units example 34 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL There are three types of calibration available for all channels These are 9 1 One Point Offset The 1 point offset method allows a channel to be calibrated at one operating point A window will appear for the user to enter a new value for the channel For example a pressure sensor may be reading 0 1 metres The sensor can be calibrated to read 0 0 metres using a one point off
21. k Up to 19 characters can be used but many symbols are not accepted 16 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 1 2 Sensor ID This displays the unique hexadecimal number that is carried on an ID chip on the main sensor circuit board 6 1 3 Firmware Version Displays the version of the firmware loaded into the main sensor circuit board Tip Older 3000 series sensors can be have their firmware upgraded allowing extra functionality e g Modbus if required 6 1 4 Factory Calibration Date This displays the date of last factory calibration 6 1 5 Memory Capacity This is the amount of space available to store data The sensor uses non volatile flash memory to store data Data is not lost if power is removed from the sensor 6 1 6 Memory Used This is the amount of data that has been stored within non volatile memory in the sensor 6 1 7 Wrap Memory When full Logged data is stored within non volatile memory in the sensor and the memory has a fixed size 4MB As the sensor logs data the memory fills and may eventually become full The Wrap Memory check box allows the user to select whether the memory should fill and not store future readings unchecked or to wrap around and overwrite the oldest earliest data in memory checked Note If not using the Memory Wrap function the memory will fill and then no more data will be logged l e all the data from the start of the logging period will be retain
22. le settings including Channels Used in Schedule Scan Time Record Time Maximum Number of Scans and Averaging Additionally Start Method and Stop Method is available for schedules 2 3 and 4 28 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 7 5 Start Method The default method to start a schedule is Time Refer Figure 26 This is useful if data is required at specific times e g at 15 minutes past the hour every 4 hours The sensor will work out transducer warm up times averaging Turbidity wipes and other requirements so that the final readings and calculations are complete in the second when data is due to be logged Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 z amp Channels Channels used in Schedule Ext Battery EC_NORM To add htt p Temperature EC_RAW schedule drag op el r Ext Battery channels from the Tree essure Pressure View into the adjacent EC_RAW Salinity list box Max of 8 EC_NORM Temperature To delete channels right Salinity dick on channel name pH and select remove Turbidity Schedules Main Logging Settings Start Method Stop Method Averaging Modbus Registers Trigger Method Time Date Time 1 01 2015 12 00 00 AM gt Figure 26 Start Method Settings 29 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 7 6 Simple trigger The schedule can also be set to start fro
23. m a simple trigger Refer Figure 27 This can be used to capture data during events e g flood peaks To use Simple trigger another schedule must be scanning so that channel readings are being taken One of these Channels is selected and a condition is chosen Conditions available are Rising above a Set Point Value Falling below a Set Point Value and Data Variation greater than a Variation Value Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 amp Channels Channels used in Schedule Ext Battery EC_NORM To add ae Temperature EC_RAW schedule drag and drop Ext Battery channels from the Tree Pressure View into the adjacent EC_RAW Salinity list box Max of 8 EC_NORM Temperature To delete channels right Salinity dick on channel name pH and select remove Turbidity Schedules Main Testi Logging Settings Start Method Stop Method Averaging Modbus Registers Pressure Trigger Method O Time Channel Set Point Value Pressure Condition RISING FALLING DATA VARIATION Figure 27 Simple Trigger Settings 30 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 8 Modbus Registers Sensor information can be mapped to Modbus holding registers This provides an easy transfer of data to the many devices that support Modbus When Modbus Registers is clicked in the Sensor Setup tree al list of avail
24. memory and displayed at the top of the screen The default name is the factory serial number this can be changed to a more descriptive name such as site location if required The Sensor Name is used to create file and folder names when data is downloaded from the sensor Items in the main window include e Sensor Clock and PC Clock The sensor s date and time is shown with the current PC computer date and time If the times differ by more than 1 minute the sensor time will be shown in red Note Changing the PC time while connected to a sensor will change the displays but the actual time set in the sensor will not change until the Set Clock function is used PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL e Control Buttons Buttons are provided on the left to allow the user to navigate the functions of the SensorMate software The user selects various functions by clicking on the buttons Specific information on these functions is contained further in this manual e Informative Text A text box on the bottom left of the window provides the user with feedback during various tasks SensorMate performs e Logging Status The text will show Logging and the indicator will be green when the sensor is taking readings and storing to internal memory e TX and RX indicators These indicator lights flash when data is being transferred between the PC and sensor 7 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL
25. n of fluid by the force of gravity is dependant on the density Modbus Registers of that fluid Specific gravity is the ratio of a material s density with that of water For level measurements i e height or depth of a column of fluid of fluids that have a specific gravity different to water a conversion factor can be applied The default Specific gravity of 1 0 is for water Use Specific Gravity Conversion Factor Specific Gravity 1 0 Set default value Ce Figure 17 Pressure Channel 22 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 3 3 DO PPM The DO ppm channel is derived from the DO Sat channel Atmospheric pressure is used in the calculation Where it is known that the average Barometric pressure is significantly different to 1 Atmosphere the calculated result will be improved by entering an estimated barometric pressure Refer Figure 18 Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup MP65 Demo amp Channels ch IN annel Name Ext Battery Channel Precision 2 el ODOTemp Unit Type Enable Data Variation Pressure EC_RAW Unit Name EC_NORM l Salinity pH DO Sat DO ppm amp Schedules Main triggered Default value for Baromatric Pressure 1 0 Atm Estimated Barometric Pressure 1 0 Set default value Figure 18 DO PPM Channel 23 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MAN
26. nal internal battery pack The name of the channel is automatically set when the power source option is changed Refer Figure 16 Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup MP65 Demo Channels el Channel Name Ext Battery ODOTemp Unit Type Volts Pressure m EC_RAW Unit Name Volts EC_NORM Salinity pH DO Sat DO ppm amp Schedules Main triggered O Internal battery pack External battery 9 30 Volts Figure 16 Battery Channel Note Only select Internal battery pack if the sensor is built with that option Changing the Power Source may cause unexpected results in the collected data files Where possible collect and save all data and clear the memory before changing the power source 21 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 3 2 Pressure The pressure channel on Greenspan MP Sensors is primarily used to indicate water levels The default unit is metres of water as defined by AS NZS 1376 1996 To display level measurements for fluids that have a density different to water the user can enter a value which is the specific gravity of the fluid being measured Refer Figure 17 Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 amp Channels Channel Name Pressur Ext Battery Temperature Unit Type Metres v Pressure EC_RAW Unit Name Metres EC_NORM Salinity pH Turbidity Schedules Main The pressure exerted by a colum
27. ng the memory with repetitive data and accumulation of large data files Note Data variation requires at least one schedule to be scanning the channel Data variation logging cannot be performed unless the channel is scanned Data variation is only useful when the recording rate is significantly longer than the scan rate Channels will be logged according to the schedule Record Interval whether Data Variation is enabled or disabled The concept of Data Variation is illustrated in Figure 15 In this figure the black dots represent scanned channel values according to the scan interval in a schedule and the red dots represent recorded values in accordance with the record interval in a schedule that are logged to memory In this example the Data Variation Value is set to a value of 10 0 If data variation is enabled the sensor checks the difference between each scanned reading black dot and the last recorded reading red dot If in this example the difference between the readings is greater than 10 0 then the reading is logged Channel 2 Value Time hr Figure 15 Figure illustrating the concept of Data Variation 20 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 3 Specific Channel Information Some channels including Ext Battery Pressure DO ppm and Turbidity have additional information and settings 6 3 1 Battery Channel Greenspan sensors can be powered from an external battery or from an optio
28. on the Setup Sensor button will open a new window with 2 panes The left pane allows the navigation to more detailed information regarding the sensor s channels and logging schedules Navigation is achieved by clicking on text using left and right mouse buttons similar to navigation within Windows Explorer 6 1 General Information Clicking on the Setup Sensor button will open the General Information window shown in Figure 11 which provides the user with details of the connected sensor Clicking on the sensor name at the top of the left panel will return to the General Information Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 amp Channels Ext Battery Temperature Pressure EC_RAW Sensor Name 027288 EC_NORM Salinity pH Turbidity Schedules Firmware Version RC5 4 Main J Modbus Registers General Information Sensor ID 000010760CB4 Factory Calibration Date 21 05 2010 Memory Capacity 1909248 Bytes Memory Used 263 Bytes Percent 0 0 C Wrap Memory When full Figure 11 Setup Sensor General Information window 6 1 1 Sensor Name The Sensor Name is retrieved from the sensor s memory and displayed at the top of the general Information The default name is the factory serial number The Sensor Name is used to create file and folder names when data is downloaded from the sensor A customer can change this to a more descriptive name by editing the text in the box and pressing O
29. or from solution to solution and viewing the channel value using the Monitor window prior to a user calibration Ensure that the channel to be calibrated has had sufficient time to stabilize before starting the user calibration process and entering the actual value 9 5 User Calibration Procedure 1 Note Choose the channel to calibrate using the Channel drop down list box Choose the calibration type as described above Click the Calibrate button and enter the desired value s of the channel Note that it is not possible to enter the offset or span factors Ensure that the power supply and communications to the sensor are good prior to performing a user calibration If power or communications are lost in the midst of a calibration please restore the factory default for the channel before continuing with calibration 9 6 To check a user calibration After the Calibrate button is clicked and the new channel value s are entered the sensor readings can be viewed using the Monitor window as described below to verify that the calibrated channel is the desired value Where solutions have been prepared for calibration move the sensor from one solution to the other and observe the readings to check the calibration 9 7 To adjust or repeat a user calibration If a further adjustment is needed there is no need to restore factory defaults prior to performing another user calibration 36 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER
30. pacity 4 bytes UI32 Memory used 4 bytes UCSB Serial number UNG CY Timestamp year UNG CY Timestamp month UITG C Timestamp day UITG C Timestamp hour UITG C Timestamp minute UNG CY Timestamp seconds 00100 Structure Channel current value stucture Base 0 UITG Channel number Base 1 UIE Units code lt Figure 29 Modbus Registers 32 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 8 2 Stop Method The schedule can also be stopped using Time or a Simple trigger Refer Figure 30 If a simple trigger is used the schedule will start again if the Start Method Simple trigger conditions are met Tip The Maximum Number of Scans can also be used to stop a schedule Pentair SensorMate Sensor Setup 027288 amp Channels Channels used in Schedule Ext Battery EC_NORM To add horse p Temperature EC_RAW schedule drag op he Ext Battery channels from the Tree Pressure View into the adjacent EC_RAW Salinity list box Max of 8 EC_NORM Temperature To delete channels right Salinity click on channel name pH and select remove Turbidity Schedules Main Testi Logging Settings Start Method Stop Method Averaging Modbus Registers Pressure Trigger Method O Time Channel Set Point Value Pressure 1 Condition ALLING v RISING FALLING Figure 30 Stop
31. pped up on a USB Flash Drive Unzip all 4 files to the same folder Run the SensorMate exe to use the program Shortcuts to the SensorMate exe file can be created as appropriate Usually no special permission i e Administrator rights is required for a user to perform these tasks 2 2 Communicating with Sensors via PC Laptop Greenspan sensors can be connected to a PC Laptop using a Greenspan USB to HS7 comms cable Part 5CC 840 This cable connects directly to the HS7 plug on the sensor User Manual and driver files for the USB to HS7 comms cable Part 5CC 840 are included on the USB Flash Drive Note Comms cables supplied by Greenspan may vary depending on the sensor s configuration For example if the MP sensor is supplied with a battery pack option which is fitted with a different connector the relevant comms cable will be offered PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 3 Starting SensorMate Plug in cables as per Sensor User Manual Ensure the sensor is powered Run Double click the SensorMate exe file or shortcut The Connect Window will appear as shown in Figure 1 KD Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 SE Pw No Available Com ports J Refresh List of available ports Figure 1 Connect Window 5 Select the correct COM port and click on Connect Tip Your computer may have other devices which are assigned a COM port that appears in the list shown in the connect window If you are
32. r Calibration Procedure To check a user calibration To adjust or repeat a user calibration Pressure Sensor Datum 9 8 1 Depth 9 8 2 Surface Level 9 8 3 Top of Case 10 Contact Us 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 3 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 1 About SensorMate SensorMate is a Windows compatible user interface for Greenspan MP Series Sensors The software interacts with a MP series sensor using RS232 serial communications Primary functions of this software include e User friendly sensor set up e Starting or stopping logging e Data collection from the sensor e Display of real time sensor readings e Sensor user calibration e Set up Modbus registers 2 System Requirements e PC compatible computer with Windows XP Service Pack 3 Vista or Windows 7 e A USB port for the Flash Drive e Aminimum of 10MB free hard drive space e Microsoft Excel software package or similar for viewing csv data file e A pdf viewer to read manuals e A means of serial communication COM port between the computer and the sensor This may be a native COM port a USB to serial converter or the Greenspan 5CC 840 USB Comms Cable Note Some brands of USB to serial converter may not be compatible with SensorMate 2 1 Loading SensorMate onto a PC The SensorMate software consists of a single main program file and three support files These four files are normally provided zi
33. r routine clean and calibraton checks Setup Sensor User Calibration Add Note Stop Logging Figure 6 Stop Logging Window Note The use of commas is excluded from the Initials and Comments boxes The programs commonly used to display the csv data file e g Excel use commas to delineate where one piece of data ends and the next piece starts Allowing commas would display the data in a way not intended 5 4 Add Note The Add Note button can be pressed at any time This gives the opportunity to include text information in the sensor s data file The text is saved to memory and time stamped with the Date time of when the Ok button is clicked fi Add Note DJP Comment High rainfall event reported upstream Figure 7 Add Note Window 11 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 5 5 Collect Data Clicking on the Collect Data button Refer Figure 8 activates the collect data window pane which allows logged data to be collected from the sensor Data is stored by the sensor in binary format and this binary information is transferred during data collection SensorMate then translates this binary data and creates both a Greenspan data file dat and a comma separated values file csv CSV files can be imported into spreadsheet applications for graphing and analysis SensorMate creates a folder using the Sensor Name and saves the data files to th
34. re recorded in a temporary file monitor csv and a View Monitor Data button appears on the left Clicking the View Monitor Data will open this file Refer Figure 4 Date time Ext Batter ODOTem Pressure EC_RAW EC_NORMSalinity pH DO Sat DO ppm Volts Celsius Metres uS cm uS cm psu pH Sat ppm 03 03 2014 15 01 46 11 2 26 5 13 501 0 9 0 9 120 3 88 03 03 2014 15 01 52 11 2 26 53 13 501 0 9 0 9 120 5 03 03 2014 15 01 59 11 2 26 54 13 501 0 9 0 9 120 3 03 03 2014 15 02 06 11 2 26 54 13 501 1 0 9 120 2 03 03 2014 15 02 13 11 2 26 53 13 501 0 6 0 6 120 3 03 03 2014 15 02 20 11 2 26 49 13 501 0 8 0 8 120 5 03 03 2014 15 02 30 11 2 26 41 13 501 1 1 120 6 03 03 2014 15 02 36 11 2 26 45 13 501 0 7 0 7 120 7 03 03 2014 15 02 43 11 2 26 48 13 502 0 8 0 8 120 5 03 03 2014 15 02 50 11 2 26 49 13 501 0 8 0 8 120 7 03 03 2014 15 02 57 11 2 26 51 13 501 0 7 0 7 120 3 03 03 2014 15 03 04 11 2 26 49 13 501 0 7 0 7 120 6 03 03 2014 15 03 11 11 2 26 5 13 501 0 8 0 8 120 7 03 03 2014 15 03 18 11 2 26 48 13 502 0 8 0 8 120 4 03 03 2014 15 03 25 11 2 26 42 13 501 0 8 0 8 120 8 03 03 2014 15 03 32 11 2 26 41 13 501 0 7 0 7 120 6 03 03 2014 15 03 39 11 2 26 44 13 501 0 7 0 7 120 3 03 03 2014 15 03 46 11 2 26 47 13 501 0 6 0 6 120 3 03 03 2014 15 03 53 11 2 26 45 13 501 0 7 0 7 120 4 03 03 2014 15 04 00 11 2 26 43 13 501 0 7 0 7 120 6 03 03 2014 15 04 07 11 2 26 39 13 501 0 6 0 6 120 6 03 03 2014 15 04 14 11 2 26 36 13 501 0 6 0 6 120 6 03 03 2014 15 04 21 11 2 26 39 13
35. set calibration SensorMate calculates the difference between the entered value and the current value from the sensor and stores the offset an additive factor within the sensor This offset is then applied to all future readings from the sensor The offset can be removed at any time by restoring the factory default value which is zero offset 9 2 One Point Span The 1 point span method allows a channel to be calibrated at one operating point A window will appear for the user to enter a new value for the channel For example a pressure sensor may read 0 00 metres in air and then 9 95 metres when submerged to 10 0 metres The sensor can be calibrated to read 10 00 metres using a one point span calibration SensorMate calculates the difference between the entered value and the current value from the sensor and calculates a corrective span a multiplying factor within the sensor This span is then applied to all future readings from the sensor The span can be removed at any time by restoring the factory default value which is a span of 1 0 9 3 Two Points Span and Offset This method is the most commonly used to adjust channel readings across a range of values There are two values to be entered a low channel reading and a high channel reading The values to be entered are new values at two operating points This calibration process works best when there is a large difference between the low and high readings For example
36. time that is different to the PC select Set time manually enter the date and time you wish to set in the sensor and click on Update Logger Clock Tip It is good practice to collect and save all data prior to setting the clock It is also recommended to clear the sensor memory after the sensor clock has been set Setting the sensor clock to a date time that is earlier than is on recorded data may cause a problem Pentair SensorMate Version 2 1 Sensor 027288 gt PENTAIR Synchronise with PC clock Clear Memory Setup Sensor Set time manually User Calibration Add Note Update Logger Clock Sensor status Not Logging Not Logging EE Tx Rx Figure 9 Set Clock 14 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 5 7 Clear Memory This button clears the logged readings and comments stored in the sensor s data file Clearing the memory does not delete schedules or other sensor settings This tool is not available when the status is Logging A warning will appear to confirm the action was not an accidental click on the Clear Memory button Warning Proceeding with this command will clear all logged data in the sensor Do you want to continue Yes Figure 10 Clear Memory Warning Tip It is good practice to collect all data and save to a unique file name prior to clearing memory 15 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 6 Setup Sensor Clicking
37. y Schedules Main Modbus Registers Logging Settings Averaging Averaging Enabled Number of readings to average 5 E al Interval between readings in seconds k ol Warning Number of readings x Interval needs to be less than the Schedule s Scan time of 180 seconds aan Figure 23 Averaging Settings Averaging enabled when checked takes multiple readings and records an average of those readings This can be useful to smooth data e g minimize the effect of waves on a water level reading Note The time to take the multiple readings must be less than the Scan time 27 PENTAIR ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SENSORMATE USER MANUAL 7 4 Add Schedule Right clicking in the left panel will bring up an Add Schedule option When selected a new window will open so that a schedule name can be entered Refer Figure 24 SensorMate Input Query Enter a unique new schedule name less then 15 characters long Testi Figure 24 Add a new Schedule When the name is entered clicking Ok will open a Channel selection form Checked Channels will be used in the Schedule Refer Figure 25 ChannelSelectionForm v Ext Battery v Temperature v Pressure iv EC_RAW EC NORM v pH Turbidity Figure 25 Channel Selection for Schedule Pressing Ok will return to the Sensor Setup window Clicking on the new Schedule will allow for detailed schedu
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