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1. 108827 Armored Protective Conduit 108892 Figure 5 6 STS Remote Station Setup Using Radio 108887 Radio Telemetry Systems require a Radio Home Station Assembly 109051 which contains a second radio 108895 antenna 108950 serial cable 106811 for connection to the Home Station Computer and an AC DC power adaptor 109056 Page 25 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide 5 1 STS Controller The STS Controller powers up the Remote Station for initial set up and testing NSTS It collects stores and sends data from the remote dataloggers to the Home Station computer The STS Controller is attached to the Distribution Box at the labeled connection using the Controller cable provided Up to 8MB of data can be stored in the STS Controller s non volatile memory until a specified time when the Controller sends the data to the Home Station where all the accumulated data is uploaded If there are cellular service disruptions the STS Controller will store all the data internally until it has been successfully uploaded to the Home Station computer The STS Controller features a powerful 32 bit ARM processor an LCD interface and a five button keypad to simplify in field setup and data monitoring Stored data can be downloaded via USB or RS 232 ports to a laptop or computer Firmware updates to the Controller can be uploaded from a laptop or desktop PC through the Distribution Box using the Modem Serial Cab
2. Sales Support Desktop Items test 5 test open file Folder Desktop Make New Folder Figure 7 8 Select Levelogger Figure 7 9 Save Levelogger Data Page 52 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Export All Data Data from all STS Sites and RRL Stations can be exported at one time using the Export all Stations Data function in the File menu There is the option to save all the data in lev files or csv files Exporting data as lev files will save data from each Levelogger into separate files Exporting as csv files will save data from each STS Site and RRL Station into sepatrate files ES STS RRL Administrator IP Addr 192 168 181 112 Seles Bile View Help New Site i i ic C i 7 i brda Print Display Data Barometric Compensation 7 Solinst ESTS RRL s sor I Site Information irmware Upgrade Last Update Time Remote Station Battery Remote Station S Export All Stations Data gt 7 02 8 21 27 AM ES 91 21 6V Signal Strength csv File Print Setup Remote Station Print Preview Print Ctrl P Number of Loggers Comm Method Sampling Information Site Status Levelogger Left 1 A Instrument Type Serial Number LT Junior M5 Altitude Battery Level 92 Density Levelogger Right 1 is not connected Levelogger Left 2 is not connected Levelogger Right 2 is not connected Figure 7 10 Export All Stations Data Page 53 KYAKA STS Telemetr
3. XCTU from the products list then choosing Diagnostic Utilities and MIBs Note The X CTU Software User Guide can also be downloaded at http www digi com support and selecting XCTU from the products list then selecting Documentation Note On the radio itself ensure DIP switch 1 and 5 are on all the rest are off 5 7 Setting Up Radios The standard radio used for STS Telemetry Systems is the Digi XTend RS 232 RS 485 RF Modem which operates at 900 MHz and has a line of sight of 20 miles 30 km There is also the option of a 2 4GHz radio for use in areas where required the Digi XStream RF Modem also has a line of sight up to 20 miles 30 km There are connections for the radio and radio power located and clearly labeled on the Distribution Box The radio comes with a 6 half wave 2 1 dBi non articulating antenna X CTU Software is required to configure the radio It can be downloaded from the Digi website at http www digi com support by selecting X CTU from the products list Select Diagnostics Utilities and MIBs to begin the software installation The following are the basic steps required to configure the radio 1 Install the software on the PC that will be used to program the radio 2 Connect the radio to the PC using the RS 232 cable The STS Remote Station is used with the STS Controller Distribution Box and battery connected to power up the m
4. queried by your own macros or applications Data received in each report from the STS Controller is placed in a Microsoft to automatically check for Access database mdb files on the Home Station computer New data is updates and display the data appended to the existing database The program will save data downloaded to ie a a alana cia the following default directory lt C Program Files Solinst STS_Gold db gt website or in any way you choose File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q sax z a ye Search Folders Ez Address 5 C Program Files Solinst STS_Gold db i SE k SS sts_gold mdb File and Folder Tasks y a DBUpdater exe MDB Fie Solinst HA 2 980 KB Other Places 5TS_Gold My Documents Shared Documents 3 My Computer 7 My Network Places Details Figure 7 1 STS Database Folder sts_gold Database Access 2000 file format FA open A Design New x Ba e eme Tables Queries Forms Reports Gs Pages Macros amp Modules Create table in Design view Create table by using wizard Create table by entering data event_info logger _data logger _info site_data site_info Baeaaeahtaa Favorites Figure 7 2 STS Access Files ti Microsoft Access fe Ge Yew poet format fecords Jock Wrebw tap M BUG Re 2HUL YE Ave Da D logger_data Table a s ste s ate tere cht tte P a dta P cd dete P cht dta
5. 4 Home Station Hardware Setup IP Modems When using a CDMA or GSM digital cellular modem Ethernet modem or satellite modem for remote communication an Internet connection with a static IP address is required at the Home Station computer Remote Stations can have a dynamic IP address You may have to request a static IP hard IP to be allocated to the Home Station from your IT department Network considerations In some situations when using a CDMA or GSM modem the Home Station computer may be connected to a network which is protected by firewalls In these instances the static IP address may be connected into a router which splits the Internet connection between all networked computers Under these circumstances you may require the assistance of your IT department with the installation and network configuration aspects If the static IP is first connected to a router the router must be accessed to allow for port forwarding at port number 49152 This function is largely available on most makes and models of commercial routers In the even that your network has strict firewalls the security software may need to be accessed to allow for STS communication permissions Radio When a radio modem is used for remote communication a second radio modem and antenna are connected to the Home Station computer through the RS 232 serial port Solinst supplies a DB9Y cable and an AC DC Adaptor to connect a power source to the Home Stat
6. Modem Serial Cable to the Distribution Box The Modem Power Cables for each setup are different and are shown in Figures 5 2 and 5 5 8 A SLO BLO Fuse Battery Cable 107755 108836 Connection to ve Battery Connection Distribution Box ve Battery Connection Connection to Distribution Box Modem Serial Cable 108832 or 106811 is we Figure 5 1 Standard Remote Station cables common to all setups MD8M Controller Cable 108831 9 Pin RS 232 Connection to Modem STS Controller A Antenna GSM Modem STS 7 S Distribution Box 108862 108762 Levelogger Battery Reader Cable 105720 NEMA 4X ee Enclosure 108827 Armored Protective ial Conduit 108892 Figure 5 3 STS Remote Station Setup using GSM North American System 108846 Page 24 Solinst f STS Telemetry User Guide STS Controller 108707 Antenna STS CDMA Modem Distribution Box 109395 108762 Levelogger Reader Cable NEMA 4X 108854 i Enclosure ma 108827 Connection to Distribution Box s Armored Protective Conduit 108892 Figure 5 4 STS Remote Station Setup using CDMA 108738 Connection to Modem Figure 5 5 CDMA Radio e a Power Cable 7 A 108903 SIS Controller 108707 Antenna Radio Modem STS ime 108895 Distribution Box 108762 Levelogger NEMA 4X Reader Cable Enclosure 108854
7. 5 12 CDMA Modem Configuration Set up Activating the Modem 1 Refer to the BT 6600 Quick Start Guide The document contains valuable information on setting up the modem on your chosen cellular provider network 2 Once you have completed the setup outlined by the modem manufacturer s Quick Start Guide please refer to the following steps to configure your modem for use with the STS System Page 31 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note Using the BlueVue Device Manager software The IP Address 3 Click on File gt Configuration This allows you to access the Modem assigned to the Home Configuration Screen Click on the Serial IP tab SAN e l 4 Inthe Operation Section select Serial IP as the Mode be determined from your Internet Service Provider IT Department 5 In the Serial IP tab under Destination 1 enter the Home Station IP or through accessing the Address the Port should be set at 49152 and the Protocol drop Command Prompt of the Home down menu should be set to TCP When finished click Submit Station PC 6 Click on the Serial Port tab In the Serial Port tab settings are Caio Chot Pin end applied to enable communication with the STS Controller The enter cmd Windows XP following settings should be entered or command to open the Command Prompt Enter the e Baud Rate 115200 bits second command ipconfig and the e 8 data bits Home Station PC IP Address will e Nori be displa
8. 54 PM Radio Reporting Configuration Connection Selection 7 Always On Data Collection Schedule Report Rate fi 5 Minutes Radio com1 Sample Rate fio Seconds Report Duration fio Minutes CDMA Port 49200 C IP modem Next Cancel Com Port Configuratioin Bits Per Second 115200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Z Stop Flow Control Figure 3 4 STS Station Information Screen and Radio Scheduling e Report Duration is the maximum span of time that a Remote Station will be in contact with the Home Station during the transfer of data e Report Rate is the rate at which stored data is sent from the remote STS Controller to the Home Station computer Example If you have three Remote Stations reporting to one Home Station all with a Report Rate of 15 minutes you will want to set a Report Duration of 5 minutes or less for each Remote Station This ensures that each Remote Station has enough time to send the data within the 15 minutes allotted on the Home Station If you have set a Start Time of 12 00 PM your Remote Stations will begin collecting data at 12 00 PM At 12 15 the first Remote Station will report its data the second will report data at 12 20 PM and the third at 12 25 After all STS Information is entered select Next to open the Levelogger Setup window Page 12 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note Dataloggers c
9. 86 cm 0 44 Ib 200 g More Technical Specifications for this modem can be found at http www digi com Page II KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Appendix Digi Connect WAN IA GSM Modem 3 35 x 5 25 x 0 97 8 51 cm x 13 33 cm x 2 47 cm More Technical Specifications for this modem can be found at http www digi com Blue Tree BT 6600 CDMA EVDO Rev A 110 458 More Technical Specifications for this modem can be found at http www sixnet com Page Ill High Quality Groundwater amp Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation Solinst Canada Ltd Todd Road Georgetown ON L7G 4R8 Tel 1 905 873 2255 800 661 2023 Fax 1 905 873 1992 800 516 9081 E mail instruments a solinst com
10. BT 20Modem 20User 20Guide_1 8 pdf wpsantennas com 2008 Cellular Field Test Modes Available online http www wpsantennas info pdf testmode FieldTestModes pdf Page 61 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Digital Cellular CDMA amp GSM e cellular coverage available e topography not e on site facility suitable for radio monitoring e send data over the Internet Specifications Landline Ethernet Satellite e smaller applications Why Use e closed loop network at any location e too remote for cellular e send data over the Internet free airtime no long e satellite service distance fees e monthly carrier fees available anywhere l l e uses LAN l e you control the network no scheduling conflicts e no scheduling conflicts e scheduled data for data transmission for data transmission times e low power needs transmission e medium power needs e larger power needs e monitoring mine sites e agricultural studies Suggested Applications e landfill supervision golf course management 900 MHz radio e CDMA or GSM IP 20 mile 30 km line of enabled modem System Differences e no scheduling conflicts e direct power AC flood and stormwater e on site water level management monitoring e watershed management run off monitoring e drought monitoring e glacial melt monitoring e hard to reach isolated areas e Ethernet modem e IP enabled modem ie
11. Cancel Figure 3 10 Alarm Setup Screen Page 19 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note Contact your IT not know your user name password or the SMTP Server your Home Station Computer is using to send an outgoing email Note Multiple email addresses can be notified of alarms by entering each address 6 99 separated by a comma Note An alarm condition will be met if the Remote Station battery drops below 9 Volts Department if you do In the bottom section of the window you enter an email address to receive messages if an alarm condition is met An SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol must be set up Click Setup to do this The outgoing mail SMTP server used by the Home Station Computer will have to be entered to enable an alarm message to be sent to the desired email address You will enter the email address you want alarm messages sent to and your user name and password Click OK when finished By entering your email you will also receive alarm messages when the Remote Station Battery goes below 9 Volts SMTP Setup Outgoing Mail Server SMTP Your e mail address premie ooo User Name Ao Password r Ok Figure 3 11 SMTP Setup You will also set the maximum number of notifications to be sent to the address after an alarm condition has been met or until it has been reset in the software A maximum of 10 emails can be sent for one alarm
12. Data tab on the STS RRL Administrator Window Check the sites that you wish to view from the list provided The data will be displayed in a table at the top of the window the bottom portion of the window will show the data graphed Data from each Levelogger is shown in a separate tab identified by serial number To view raw Levelogger data uncompensated uncheck Show Compensated Data Please Select the Site 112472 112470 9100144 EN Site 9100144 Export Data Graph Options 1026022 site Data Summary hannel Selection Data Table LEVEL Jbate time feve TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE Q 07 02 2010 08 43 15 07 02 2010 08 43 17 0 63899 E 07 02 2010 08 43 27 0 63913 E 07 02 2010 08 43 37 0 63896 E 07 02 2010 08 43 47 0 63914 V Show Compensated Dat EET T MV LEVEL V TEMPERATURE 8 43 AM 8 43 AM 8 43 AM 8 43 AM Figure 7 12 View Compensated Data Page 55 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note STS Software Version 1 1 1 is compatible only with the latest STS Controller Firmware 1 004 Note When conducting a firmware upgrade DO NOT interrupt the process prior to completion This may take 30 minutes If the notice The firmware version in the STS is more recent continue the firmware updated appears you must select Continue Selecting No or otherwise interrupting the upgrade process will make the STS Controller unabl
13. Many options exist for installation of the Levelogger but essentially these installation methods can be classified into two broad categories free suspended or fixed installations 1 In free suspended installations the Levelogger is hung via Direct Read Cable from a well cap 2 In fixed installations the Levelogger is fixed in place by a compression fitting a clamping mechanism or simple metal straps with a Direct read Cable connected Prior to commencing the discussion of installation techniques several general points related to Levelogger installation should be made First it is recommended that the Levelogger be installed in a vertical orientation However inclined or horizontal installation is acceptable The level sensor in the Levelogger is indicated by the machined line about the body of the datalogger just above the pressure access holes The pressure transducer is oriented in a plane normal to the long axis of the body and detects pressure directed along the plane of the long axis Fig 6 6 In vertical orientations the sensor detects pressure above the pressure transducer line where as in non vertical orientations the pressure zero point is proportional to the angle of inclination Care should be taken to avoid dropping the Levelogger against a hard surface Further the pressure transducer can be damaged if the datalogger is over pressurized by submergence greater than its level range The Levelogger is warranted to pressure
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15. connections for an AC DC battery charger or solar panel Setting up alternate power sources is discussed in Section 6 1 Estimated battery life of the standard 12V battery is based on the frequency of the Sample and Report Rates you set using the STS Software These estimates are discussed in Section 6 1 Page 30 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note BlueVue Device Manager software is required on your PC to configure the modem It can be downloaded from the Support section at http www sixnet com Note Each CDMA modem is uniquely configured for your specified service provider Once configured the modem can only be used for that particular Network Note Quick Start Guides are available for download at http www sixnet com under the Products section 5 5 Setting Up CDMA Modems The standard CDMA modem used for STS Telemetry Systems is the Blue Tree BT 6600 CDMA EVDO Rev A A Quick Start Guide for the modem is provided within the STS Enclosure During the initial STS configuration it is strongly recommended that the system be configured and tested in the office before field installation Ensure STS System components are connected STS Controller Distribution Box Battery and Modem Connect the modem to your PC using the RS 232 cable provided see Figure 5 12 Turn on the modem by using the Modem Control option in the STS Controller Connect to PC using RS 232 Cable Figure
16. of tips by 12 in order to present peak intensity hr STS Distribution Box Position 3 Independent Logging Started Click the icon to stop Levelogger Information Serial Number vellaen wells Memon Mode Selection f Slate Logging Mode O Continuous Logging Mode Sample Rate Minute SCY 5 RainFall MaxRiainFall Identification RainFall nit rm ha Raintall Cal Const0 000000 mm Load Settings Save settings Cancel EainFall MaxRainFall Identification MaxRainFall nit mm h Figure 3 9 Rainlogger Settings After filling out the required fields click Save Settings to apply the information The Levelogger Setup window will again be shown Continue entering information for each of the attached Leveloggers When each datalogger has been programmed click Next on the Levelogger Setup window The Alarms Setup window will open Page 18 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note Alarm messages will be sent when the battery at the Remote Station drops below 9 Volts only if you set up an e mail to receive alarms messages See Figure 3 11 Note The value entered in the for__times field sets the number of times an alarm condition is met for a parameter before an email is sent Example if you input 3 then only on the third time that the alarm condition is met will an e mail be sent Note The frequency that alarm conditions can be reported is based
17. records of barometric pressure Although the STS Software does not support this the Levelogger Software includes a Barometric Compensation Wizard which guides the user through the automated process of barometric compensation Manual methods can be employed to determine the absolute water level using barometric records collected on site or available from a local weather station i e Airport Water level readings from the Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior models are temperature compensated 1 1 1 Pressure Calibration The Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior are calibrated against a range of set reference points to an accuracy of 3 decimal places The units of pressure are in pounds per square inch The conversion factor for pounds per square inch relates to pressure as follows 1 pound per square inch 0 0689476 bar 703 070 Kg m 6 895 kPa 2 31 ft H 0 4 C During the calibration procedure the Levelogger is fully submerged in a highly accurate water bath The bath is set to 15 C and allowed to stabilize The pressure is then calibrated to six separate pressure points covering the entire range of pressure for that particular Levelogger to check for any non linearity The process is repeated again at 35 C to check for temperature effects Once complete the Levelogger is only approved after all specifications for accuracy precision stability and hysteresis have been met 1 2 Baroloagger The Barologger Gold is designed
18. the dataloggers from recording if you have previously set them to start logging This is a precaution as the internal battery will be used if the dataloggers are set to record independent of the STS System The initialization process is started by simply selecting Initialize Home Station on the STS Controller menu STS Software must be running on the Home Station computer during the initialization process and the computer must not be in sleep mode The initialization process should only take a few minutes During the process the status of the STS Controller will change from Idle to Init If initialization is successful a message will be given and the STS Controller status will change from Init to Logging or FUT ST The System will start collecting data at the specified time Figure 5 20 shows a successful initialization process as it appears on the STS Communication Agent STS RRL Communication Agent Messages 10 24 2008 14 58 07 Received HS Test Message successfully fom 9100040 10 24 2008 14 58 52 Site 9100040 Retrieving settings O 10 24 2008 14 58 52 Site 9100040 Retrieving settings 33 10 24 2008 14 56 52 Site 9100040 Retrieving settings 66 10 24 2008 14 58 52 Site 9100040 Retrieving settings 100 10 24 2008 14 56 53 9100040 Logger 1035344 initialized Figure 5 20 STS Communication Agent Showing a Successful Initialization See the STS Remote Station Quick Star
19. to a point in the water column below the frost line or ice formation depth In water bodies such as shallow streams wetlands or ponds where freezing may penetrate to the bottom install the Levelogger in a vented stilling well imbedded into the bottom of the water body beyond the frost line In cases where the above noted precautions cannot be taken and the Levelogger must be installed in the freezing zone it is recommended that the datalogger be placed inside two elongated silicon rubber or latex balloons the balloons be filled with a non toxic non corrosive anti freeze solution and sealed Figure 6 10 Place the balloons in a section of perforated 1 25 30 mm ID pipe and install the datalogger in the monitored water The antifreeze solution will protect the Levelogger from ice expansion at the pressure transducer yet transmit any pressure fluctuations that occur Please note that a similar installation protection can be used when the Levelogger is monitoring liquids which are incompatible with its wetted materials The operating temperature range for Leveloggers is 20 80 C 4 180 F At the opposite end of the thermal scale exposing the Levelogger to temperatures beyond 80 C may damage the thermistor and otherwise affect the Levelogger Example 6 1 Solid Freezing Effects The pressure exerted by the physical expansion or ice crystallization process on a retaining or enclosing contact surface is related to the temperature g
20. 0 0 608999 10 09 2008 05 44 50 0 608999 10 09 2008 05 45 20 0 608999 10 09 2008 05 45 50 0 608999 E 10 09 2008 05 46 20 0 608999 10 09 2008 05 46 50 0 608999 V Level V Temperature 6 00 PM 8 00 PM 10 00PM 12 00 AM 2 00 AM 4 00 AM 6 00 AM Figure 7 5 STS Site Data Screen The data will be displayed in a table at the top of the window the bottom portion of the window will show the data graphed Data from each datalogger is shown in a separate tab identified by serial number Remote Site Data including battery voltage is also displayed in a separate tab Page 50 STS Telemetry User Guide RYO NYS 7 1 Graphing Options Click the Graph Option icon to open the Graph Option Dialog The Graph Dialog is shown in Figure 7 6 The Line Option is used to adjust the style and colour of the line in the graph for each channel The user can also select the shape of the data marker or remove the data marker The Title and Axis Option is used to enter the title of the graph and change the Y axis label or user selected scale Check the Best Fit box to enable the software to determine the best fit scale If the Best Fit box is not checked the user has to enter a maximum and minimum value of the selected channel The X axis is logging time Graph Option Line Option Title And Axis Channel Level Lin Line Style Sold Colour o Data Marker None Figure 7 6 Graph Option Dialog P
21. 10 In the Port Profile window select TCP Sockets and click Apply 11 Make sure the Serial Port Configuration matches the screen in Figure 5 17 Enter the IP Address provided by your Internet Service Provider in the IP Address field The TCP Port should be set to 49152 When finished click Apply Digi Connect WAN IA Configuration and Management Mozilla irefox Ge Ek yem Hioy Gima Joos to o X I rete sr192 108 1 Lenio cerig peoia hr E ye repi i 7 D Most isted Getting Started E Latest Meadines Homo Serial Port Configuration a petheni Port Profila Settings Motele Currerk Port Profile TCP Sockets Change Profile Serial Ports The TC Sockets Proffe allows serial device t communicate over TCP network alarn we TC Server Settings Systeen Remote Management Secunty Connect directly to the senal device using the following TCP parts on the network arr and C Enable Telnet access using TCP Port Enable TCP Keep Alive Connections E Enable Raw TCP access using TCP Port 2101 C Enable TCP Keep Alive Event Lo mitoses AND l Enable Secure Shell SSH access using TCP Port 551 Enable TCP Keep Alive Administration C Gnable Secure Socket access using TCP Port fit nable TCP Keep alive File Management 509 Cectitcate Key TCP Chant Settings Management Backup Restore A komatically establish bi directional TCP connections between the serial device and a server or other networked device Upd
22. A SubMiniature version A A coaxial Radio Frequency connector SMS Short Message Service A communication protocol allowing short text messages sent between mobile telephone devices SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard protocol for e mail transmissions across the Internet Static IP Address A type of IP Address that does not change over time WAN Wide Area Network A geographically dispersed telecommunications network Note Some definitions were sourced through Wikipedia Page 60 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide References Digi International 2006 White Paper How to Achieve Maximum Signal Strength with Digi Cellular Routers Available online http www digi com pdf appnote_cellular_signal_strength pdf Digi International 2008 Configuring and Testing Digi Cellular Devices Rogers Available online http ftp1 digi com support documentation Config 20and 20Test 20Digi 20Cellular 20Device 20 20Rogers pdf Digi International 2008 X CTU Configuration and Test Utility Software Manual Available online http www digi com support productdetl jsp pid 3352 amp osvid 57 amp tp 4 amp s 316 Sixnet 2009 Quick Start Guide BT 6600 Series Bell Mobility Cellular Modem Available online http sixnet com dist datasheet QSG_6600_BELL pdf Sixnet 2010 Industrial Wireless Modems BT 5600v2 BT 5800v2 BT 6600 series User s Guide 1 8 Available online http sixnet com dist software
23. AC Charger check the output voltage on the charger It should be approximately 14 5V The LED will flash green if the error has been corrected If none of the above actions correct the error check all connections in the STS Remote Station If the LED is still red contact Solinst for further assistance errors 3 4 or 5 may have occurred Page 29 RYO NYS STS Telemetry User Guide Figure 5 10 Levelogger Connection to STS Remote Station Note To remove the Reader Cable connector pins from the Distribution Box press the white plugs above each connection into the Distribution Box while pulling the connector pins out Note It is required to use the standard 12 Volt battery that comes with the system even if using an additional external power source 5 3 Connecting Dataloggers Up to four Solinst dataloggers can be connected to one STS Distribution Box Dataloggers are connected to the Distribution Box using Reader Cables which connect to a Direct Read Cable threaded onto the datalogger The Reader Cables are attached to the Distribution Box using a two wire connection The black and white circles shown at the connections on the Distribution Box indicate which colour wire from the Reader Cable to connect Simply push the connector pins on each wire into the appropriate opening The Reader Cables are protected outside the enclosure using armored conduit Levelogger installation options are discussed furt
24. Barologger Gold The Barologger Gold uses algorithms based on air pressure only It measures and logs changes in atmospheric pressure which are then used to compensate water level readings recorded by a Levelogger Gold or a Levelogger Junior Full Scale Accuracy LT Models FS Typical Barologger 0 05 0 003 ft 0 1 cm 0 002 FS Table 1 2 Resolution Levelogger Junior The Levelogger Junior provides a low cost alternative for measuring groundwater and surface water levels and temperature The Levelogger Junior is compatible with all Levelogger Gold accessories Levelogger Junior Technical Specifications 0 028 0 021 7 8 x 5 5 22 mm x 140 mm Software Wizard and one Barologger in local area Barometric Compensation approx 20 miles 30 km radius and or per 1000 ft 300 m change in elevation Full Scale Accuracy LT Models FS Typical F15 M5 16 4 ft 5 m 0 020 ft 0 6 cm 0 028 FS F30 M10 32 8 ft 10 m 0 032 ft 1 0 cm 0 021 FS Table 1 3 Resolution Page 3 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Figure 1 4 LTC Levelogger Junior LTC Levelogger Junior The LTC Levelogger Junior provides an inexpensive and convenient method to measure level temperature and conductivity all in one probe The LTC Levelogger Junior is compatible with all Levelogger Gold accessories LTC Levelogger Junior Technical Specifications Level Sensor Piezoresistive Silicon in 316L SS F30 M10 F100 M30 Ac
25. External Power Cable Modem STS Power Cable Controller Cable J Levelogger Reader Cable Figure 6 5 Remote Station Setup with Connections for a Solar Panel The solar panel is user supplied The panel must output a minimum of 13V open circuit in order to effectively re charge the standard 12V battery As a guideline the solar panel should be at least 15 Watts Higher wattage panels are also suitable as a Regulator is supplied as part of the solar panel connector package provided by Solinst The Regulator supplied must be used even if the solar panel you are using has a built in regulator Therefore when choosing a suitable solar panel it is recommended to use one without a built in regulator Below are more guidelines for a proper solar panel Generator Connector Max V in 35VDC Max Current 3A Regulator Connector Max V in 35VDC Max Current 3A Max V out 10 16VDC Max Current 3A Battery Connector Max V in out 7 15VDC Max Current 3A V Modem Battery V in out Max Current 3A 5A fused Modem Connector To accommodate the External Power Cable through the enclosure the second NPT plug on the base of the enclosure will need to be removed using an Allen Key and a weathertight fitting supplied by Solinst threaded in its place Page 43 RYO ANYS STS Telemetry User Guide L Measurement Line Figure 6 6 Levelogger Transducer Measurement Line and Dimension 6 2 Levelogger Deployment
26. Reader Cables are fed through armored protective conduit supplied with the STS System and into the base of the Nema 4X Enclosure through the weathertight fitting The two wires at the end of the Reader Cable are inserted into the labeled terminals on the STS Distribution Box A nut is threaded onto the fitting to anchor and seal the protective armored conduit to the STS enclosure A Direct Read Cable with the datalogger connected is threaded onto the other end of the Reader Cable Specially designed Direct Read Wellheads can be used to deploy Leveloggers in a well The Direct Read Cable threads to the Levelogger while the socket at the opposite end of the Cable fits into the Direct Read Wellhead The Reader Cable threads onto the Direct Read Cable at the wellhead A hole may be drilled into the side of the wellhead and a fitting threaded in the hole Reader Cables are fed through the fitting and a nut threaded to the fitting to seal the other end of the protective armored conduit to the wellhead Contact Solinst directly for more details regarding specially designed wellheads Figure 6 7 Levelogger Connection to STS Remote Station Figure 6 8 Protective Armored Conduit and NPT Fitting on the STS Enclosure Page 45 RYO NYS STS Telemetry User Guide i Ti a T Don 2 rt F a a a 5 ro ie Rd dao Ts A Fyne ta ri s Jel Par a s A a ag ee fh ee ee Le eee NG Ee pee sah LE whol Saree Figure 6 9 Level
27. Solinst WSIS Telemetry System STS Telemetry System User Guide Version 1 1 1 December 1 2010 Levelogger i Solinst l STS Telemetry user Guide 1 Introduction to STS Telemetry and Leveloggers 1 Levelogger Gold 2 Barologger Gold 3 Levelogger Junior 3 LTC Levelogger Junior 4 Rainlogger 5 1 1 Level 6 1 1 1 Pressure Calibration 6 1 2 Barologger 6 1 3 Temperature 7 1 4 Conductivity 7 1 5 Total Rainfall 7 2 STS Software 8 2 1 System Requirements 8 2 2 Software Installation 8 3 Home Station Configuration 9 3 1 STS Administrator 9 3 2 Create New Site 10 Radio Scheduling 12 3 3 Assigning Dataloggers to Remote Station 13 3 3 1 Levelogger Information Settings 14 3 3 2 Setting Up Levelogger Measurement Parameters 16 The Level Channel 16 The Temperature Channel 16 LTC Levelogger Junior Measurement Parameters 17 Rainlogger Measurement Parameters 18 3 4 Setting Up Alarms 19 3 5 Communication Agent 21 4 Home Station Hardware Setup 23 IP Modems 23 Radio 23 5 Remote Station Hardware Setup 24 5 1 STS Controller 26 5 2 Distribution Box 28 5 3 Connecting Dataloggers 30 5 4 Power Source 30 5 5 Setting Up CDMA Modems 31 5 6 Setting Up GSM Modems 33 5 7 Setting Up Radios of 5 8 Initialize Your System 38 Initialization Instructions 38 Solinst STS Telemetry user Guide 6 Configure Your Remote Station in Field 40 Radio Location Considerations 40 Cellular Signal Strength 40 O
28. TS System is in operation In the Messages tab the serial number of each Levelogger and STS Remote Station will be shown to indicate which communication has come from that site Each report will be time and date stamped By clicking the Save icon at any time you can save the log file on your Home Station computer for your record or for diagnostic purposes If a station is stopped when started again the data will be appended to the same log file Saved log files can be retrieved from the following location lt C Program Files Solinst STS_Gold log gt STS RRL Communication Agent Messages 10 08 2008 15 14 32 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings from Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 33 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings fram Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 34 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings from Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 35 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings from Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 36 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings fram Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 37 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings from Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 38 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings from Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 38 Site 9100056 Retrieving settings from Home Station 10 08 2008 15 14 40 9100056 Logger 1035344 initialized 10 08 2008 15 14 44 9100056 Logger 1035344 initialized 10 08 2008 15 14 44 9100056 Logger 1033456 initialized 10 08 2008 15 14 49 9100056 Site Information updated 10 08 2008 15 15 02 Site 9100056 R
29. Temp Coefficient Spec Cond 2 00 Figure 3 8 LTC Junior Settings After filling out the required fields click Save Settings to apply the information The Levelogger Setup window will again be shown Continue entering information for each of the attached Leveloggers When each datalogger has been programmed click Next on the Levelogger Setup window The Alarms Setup window will open Page 17 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Rainlogger Measurement Parameters e The RainFall Channel will provide the total rainfall depth within the sample interval It does so by multiplying the number of tips within the interval by the tipping bucket s calibration factor The calibration factor is the amount of rainfall depth mm in per tip The calibration factor should be indicated on a label on the tipping bucket device or in the manufacturer s documentation Input the calibration factor in mm or inches in the Rainfall Calibration Constant field e The MaxRainFall Channel does not require any setup or user input The readings in Channel 2 are of maximum 5 minute peak intensity within a minimum 15 minute sampling interval This rainfall intensity value is derived by subdividing the sample interval into 5 minute sub intervals on an hourly basis and temporarily recording the number of tips in each 5 minute sub interval The Peak intensity reading is calculated by multiplying the number of tips in the 5 minute interval with the largest number
30. age 4 LEDs 80 dBm or greater good coverage Page 40 RYO NYS STS Telemetry User Guide Figure 6 1 Weathertight NPT Fittings 108830 Note It is recommended to use the standard 12 Volt battery that comes with the system even if using an additional external power source Note For Sample Rates less than 10 minutes the Always On setting should be selected This will result in a battery life of less than 2 days unless an external power supply is added Signal strength can be increased by adding an optional antenna or by simply relocating the Remote Station to an area with maximum signal strength on site Optional Antennas Solinst has an optional antenna available for use with CDMA GSM and Radio modems if greater range is required In North America the COMA GSM antenna operates in 824 896 MHz and 1850 1900 MHz frequencies This dual band omnidirectional antenna is a unity gain 1 4 wavelength and connects to the modem via a 12 cable and SMA connector An optional 900 MHz 5 dBi antenna is also available for the Radio Antennas mount using a mini magnet on the base outside the enclosure In order to accommodate the antenna cable the NPT plug on the top of the enclosure will need to be removed using an Allen Key and a weathertight fitting supplied by Solinst threaded in its place 6 1 Optional Power Sources STS Telemetry Systems come standard with a 12 Volt sealed lead acid battery whi
31. age 51 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Export Data Ley File cs File Export Data Ley File cs File 7 2 File Export Data can be exported in csv comma separated value or lev Levelogger file formats by clicking Export Data while viewing the site data The csv file format is supported and can be imported by most spreadsheet programs lev files can be imported by Levelogger Software where data compensations are performed Clicking Export Data will display a drop down menu where you can select to export as a csv file or lev file Exporting as a csv file will export all of the data from the selected site You can save this file where you choose and give it a unique file name Save file as Save in E test e m c ea 2 O lev L My Recent Documents E Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network File name est a Places Save as type cs X Cancel Figure 7 7 Save Exported File Exporting as a lev file allows you to select a specific Levelogger File Choose the desired file from the list The file name will include the datalogger serial number and can be saved in a folder of your choice This file can be imported by the Levelogger Software where barometric and other compensations can be performed Browse For Folder Desktop My Documents My Computer i My Network Places Select the Logger Sele D drivers LL2 2 003 O LTc6 1 001
32. an be programmed using the STS Software to record and store readings in their internal non volatile memory providing reliable back up data This will however cause their internal battery to be used up more quickly 3 3 Assigning Dataloggers to Remote Station Levelogper Setup LT Gold LT Gold Rainlogger LT Junior Edit Edit Edit Edit i Cancel Figure 3 5 Levelogger Setup Window The Levelogger Setup window allows you to enter the type of datalogger that will be connected to each of the four positions on the STS Distribution Box After selecting the datalogger type from the drop down menu an image of the selected datalogger will be displayed If there are not four dataloggers connected select NONE from the drop down menu for each of the positions on the Distribution Box with no datalogger connected Initialization will not be successful if a datalogger type is selected but is not physically attached to the Distribution Box Select Edit to begin entering data collection information for the datalogger Select Next if you do not want to set your Leveloggers to record independently Page 13 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note If you want your datalogger to record and store readings in its internal memory independent of STS operation select p Note To stop the Levelogger from independently logging select Gi Note The Rainlogger must be set to record in
33. ate firmware Factory Oetauk Settings E Automatically establish TCP connections Systeen Intormanon z 7 Reboot Establish conection under one of the folowing conditions Logout Always connect and marta connection Connect when data is presert on the serial ine Match string Strip string before sending O Connect when OCD Data Carrier Detect line goes high Connect when OSR Data Set Ready ine goes high Eetabish conmechon to the following network sernce Address 643918770 Service Rew TCP bd TCP Poet 43152 O Enable TCP KoepAive Apply gt Basic Senal Settings gt Advanced Serial Setting Figure 5 17 Serial Port Configuration Page 35 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide 12 Select Basic Serial Port Settings to set up the communication parameters The following settings should be entered e Baud Rate 115200 bits second e Data Bits 8 e Parity None e Stop Bits 1 e Flow Control None When finished click Apply In the STS Controller Main Menu select STS Gold Setup then select Modem Port Setup Enter the same settings as above for the Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits and Flow Control The Modem is now configured and ready to be used with the STS Telemetry System Page 36 STS Telemetry User Guide KYAKA Figure 5 18 Radio Modem Note X CTU Software is required to configure the radio It can be downloaded at http www digi com support by selecting
34. ation Solinst STS RRL Site Information Last Update Time Remote Station Battery 2010 07 02 8 35 58 AM PERCRE Station Type Home Station j Lev 112470 Project ID Remote Station 87 20 5V Signal Strength o Location Number of Loggers Comm Method COM6 9600 8 None 1 None Sampling Information 15 min s Site Status Logging STs 9100144 RRL Levelogger Left 1 Serial Number Barologger Altitude Battery Level B Density Levelogger Right 1 is not connected Levelogger Left 2 is not connected Barometic Compensation Enable Barometric Compensation Select Barologger from Site Sales Desk 112472 Sales Desk 112472 X j Lev 112470 v e E Logger ID fa Figure 7 11 Barometric Compensation Window In the Barometric Compensation Window from the Enable Barometric Compensation list check the STS Site s that you wish to compensate and the STS Site or RRL Station that will provide the Barologger for the compensation In the Select Barologger from Site section select from the list of STS Sites or RRL Stations that contains the Barologger you wish to use for the compensation and identify the Barologger by its position Logger ID on the STS Site or RRL Station Click OK to perform the compensation Page 54 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide To view the compensated data click the Display
35. ch only requires one connection to the Distribution Box The life time of the battery varies depending on the frequency of your Sample and Report Rates The following are estimates based on the standard 12V 12Ah battery with four dataloggers connected to the System With only one datalogger connected to the Distribution Box battery life estimates will be approximately 10 longer Sample Rate Report Rate Battery Life Every 15 Minutes Every 6 hours 4 6 Months Every 5 Minutes Every 12 Hours 5 7 Months Every 15 Minutes Every 24 Hours 12 14 Months Every 15 Minutes Every 7 Days 13 15 Months Table 6 1 Battery Life Estimates The battery life estimates assume the Controller and Modem are NOT set to be Always On If used for more frequent data collection with both Controller and Modem Always On the battery life will be less than 2 days A larger 60 AHr battery would last about 6 days Therefore external power or a solar panel is required for continuous recharging of the battery External power and charge accessories are available for the STS Remote Station A solar power connector package is available from Solinst to be used with a user supplied solar panel The package includes an External Power Cable to attach to a user supplied solar panel and a Regulator to handle the current from the solar panel Figure 6 5 shows connection for the solar power connector package An AC Power Battery Charger Assembly is also availab
36. ch reading are set up in the Sample rate fields Memory Mode Selection there is a choice of Continuous Logging wrap around or Slate Logging In Continuous Logging the new log is started at the end of any previous log and continues logging eventually recording over the first logged data As one of the download options is to Append Data Continuous Logging can be a preferred choice when logging long term In Slate Logging the new log is also started at the end of any previous log but will stop recording when the memory is full so that the beginning of the current log will not be written over Page 15 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note Readings can also be corrected or offset with respect to a specific reference elevation or datum using the Data Compensation Wizard in the Levelogger Software 3 3 2 Setting Up Levelogger Measurement Parameters In the lower portion of the Levelogger Information screen is the window for setting channel parameters The software will detect the available channels when the Levelogger Information settings are read For the Level Channel you can set the following parameters e Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as Level The Level Channel monitors water column equivalent pressure The Identification field will be the data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data e Units refers to the channel s un
37. concentration gradient or that the filling fluid is comprised of polymeric molecules too large to diffuse out of the balloon material 6 2 2 Rainlogger Installation The rain gauge connected to the Rainlogger is supplied by the customer and is a reed switch type gauge most commonly known as a tipping bucket rain gauge The rain gauge connector is 3 pin Figure 6 11 and connects to the 3 pin cable supplied with the Rainlogger Longer cables up to 30 m 100 ft can be supplied when the Rainlogger is ordered The connector cable has a blue and brown wire which are connected by splicing to the tipping bucket device As the tipping bucket is just an electrical switch it does not matter to which terminal on the tipping bucket the blue or brown wire is connected There is no need for a ground or third wire since the Rainlogger is electrically isolated from any other system Longer exposed cables should be protected from rodents and vandalism by cable armoring or installation within electrical conduit The other end of the Rainlogger is connected to a Direct Read Cable which is threaded to the STS Reader Cable and is connected to the STS Distribution Box Direct exposure to rainfall should be avoided and the Rainlogger should not be submerged When logging the logging lamp on the Rainlogger will flash every log interval Page 48 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note 7 Accessing Your Data The Access database can be Access Database
38. condition Selecting Test ensures the address entered is correct by sending a test message to your email account After you have entered settings for each datalogger as desired click Finish The STS Administrator screen will again be shown with all of the entered information shown for the STS Site The Communication Agent will also start automatically Page 20 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note The Communication Agent must always remain open while your STS System is in operation and during initialization Note If you change a COM Port setting or add a new site with a different COM Port setup you will have to restart the Communication Agent in order to see the data from that COM Port 3 5 Communication Agent The STS RRL Communication Agent is included with the STS RRL Software package The Communication Agent is an information window that will display all activity that has occurred between a Remote Station and the Home Station This application is used to view activity and monitor communication To open the STS Communication Agent click N or click the Start button and select Programs gt Solinst gt STS_Gold gt STS Gold Com Agent The Communication Agent will open automatically after you have finished setting up an STS Station The Communication Agent can be left open and minimized even after the Administrator has been closed The Communication Agent must always remain open when the S
39. curacy typical 0 1 FS Resolution 0 08 0 2 cm 0 24 0 6 cm Ranges Normalization Automatic Temp Compensation Temperature Sensor Platinum RTD 0 1 C 0 1 C Temp Compensation Range 10 C to 40 C Accuracy Resolution Conductivity Sensor 4 Electrode Platinum Full Range 0 80 000 mS cm 500 50 000 mS cm Calibrated Range Accuracy 2 of reading or 20 mS cm 1 mS 0 C to 40 C Specific Conductance 25 C Resolution Temp Compensation Range Normalization Battery Life 5 Years 5 minute sampling rate 1 minute year from 0 to 40 C 20 C to 80 C Non volatile EEPROM FRAM back up 16 000 sets of readings Optical Infra Red to USB or RS232 7 8 x 7 5 22 mm x 190 mm Platinum 316 Stainless Steel Delrin Viton Linear 5 sec to 99 hrs SDI 12 Real Time View Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Memory Maximum Readings Communication Size Wetted Materials Sampling Mode Barometric Compensation Software Wizard and Barologger Gold Full Scale Accuracy LT Models FS Typical F30 M10 32 8 ft 10 m 0 032 ft 1 0 cm 0 021 FS F100 M30 98 4 ft 30 m 0 128 ft 1 5 cm 0 021 FS Table 1 4 Resolution Page 4 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Figure 1 5 Rainlogger Rainlogger The Rainlogger is designed for use with most standard tipping bucket rain gauges with a reed switch output It measures total rainfall per sampling period and a
40. dependently with a Sample Rate It will not take real time readings Note The Levelogger s serial number will auto fill once the system is initialized 3 3 1 Levelogger Information Settings STS Distribution Box Position 2 Independent Logging Started Click the icon to stop Levelogger Information Serial Number 0 vell Location wein Altitude i eO O l Density Adjustment fi kgb 0 90 1 70 Memory Mode Selection Slate Logging Mode CO Continuous Logging Mode sample Rate Minutefs 15 LEVEL TEMPERATURE Identification LEVEL linit Offset Load Settings Save Settings Figure 3 6 Levelogger Information Window mi o 000000 m Cancel The Levelogger Information window includes Levelogger Serial Number Well Location Altitude Density Adjustment Sample Rate and Memory Mode Selection If you want your datalogger to record and store readings in its internal memory independent of STS operation select gt and fill in the Sample Rate and Memory Mode Selection fields The Rainlogger must be set in this mode If you do not require independent logging select and the STS Controller will only collect a real time reading from the Levelogger at the scheduled STS Sample Rate There is no need to enter a Levelogger Sample Rate Serial Number your Levelogger Serial Number will display after the System is initialized Well Location input specific si
41. dynamic IP Address e dynamic IP Address e dynamic IP Address 9600 or 115200 bits sec 115200 bits sec 115200 bits sec 115200 bits sec e 2nd Radio required e static IP Address e static IP Address e static IP Address Home Station Support with RS232 connection no extra hardware eno extra hardware eno extra hardware STS RRL Software STS RRL Software STS RRL Software STS RRL Software 6 15 cm half wave Antenna 2 1dBi non articulating Dual Band Dipole N A Included Dual Band Omni Optional Antenna 896 960 MHz N A No Data Hosting Fees Remote Station Support Remote Firmware Upgrades Remote Diagnostic Reporting Power 12V sealed lead acid battery External Power and e Solar power connection package for user supplied solar panel Charge Accessories e AC power battery charger assembly Page I Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Appendix Digi XTend RS 232 RS 485 RF Modem 2 75 x 5 50 x 1 13 6 99 cm x 13 97 cm x 2 86 cm More Technical Specifications for this modem can be found at http www digi com Digi XStream 2 4 GHz RF Modem Operating Frequency 2 4 GHz Operating Range 20 miles 30 km Operating Temperature 40 C to 85 C Data Rate Data Connection Power Output Transmit Current Receive Current Idle Current Enclosure Size Weight 9600 or 57600 bps Male DB 9 50 mW 185 mA 115 mA 50 mA Anodized Aluminum 2 75 x 5 50 x 1 12 6 99 cm x 13 97 cm x 2
42. e to communicate with STS software To correct this the firmware must be re upgraded and allowed to fully complete installation Installation is not complete until a note appears at the base of the program window indicating Firmware Upgrade Completed 8 Firmware Updates The STS Controller has been designed with firmware that is easy to update whenever useful new functions or other improvements become available as with software releases You can update firmware in the field at the Remote Station or remotely from the Home Station To update the firmware in your STS Controller go to the Solinst Website at http www solinst com Downloads where you can obtain a link to the STS firmware update file Update In the Field 1 Use a null modem RS232 cable to connect the PC to the Modem or PC serial connection on the STS Distribution Box of the STS Remote Station or connect the STS Controller directly to the PC using a USB cable 2 Make sure the STS Controller is ON Select the PC Diagnostic mode from the STS Controller main menu 3 Open the Solinst Firmware Upgrade Utility which is located in the Utility folder in the Levelogger3 folder LLGfirmwareUpdate exe and pick the COM port to which the STS is connected Make sure the Baud Rate is set to 115200 4 Click the leftmost Open button which should open a file dialog asking for the firmware file ssf to upload Navigate to the directory whe
43. ed and click Apply Page 57 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide The Site Status Bar on the STS RRL Administrator screen should indicate the upgrade is being performed Also the Communication Agent will display the progress of the upgrade and notify when it is complete see Figure 8 4 The new firmware will be uploaded to the Remote Station STS Controller the next time the Remote Station reports to the Home Station E STS Communication agent Messages Upgrade Status 9100056 Figure 8 4 STS Firmware Upgrade Process Page 58 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide 9 Maintenance It is suggested that battery re charging be done on regular scheduled intervals based on the battery life estimates shown in Table 6 1 Recharging is especially important in the fall if the winter temperatures are cold Replace existing lead acid batteries every 3 5 years System Diagnostics Each data report from an STS Controller to the Home Station includes System information on battery level signal strength and datalogger status This information can help maintain the System without having to visit the site It can also help determine the cause if a data disruption does occur If the Remote Station battery goes below 9 Volts an alarm will be sent to a selected email address if the Alarm Setup section in the STS Software is used See Section 3 4 Page 59 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Glossary of Terms CDMA Code Divi
44. er Guide Note STS Administrator and Communication Agent Software must be running on the Home Station computer during the initialization process The computer must not be in sleep mode Note You can also use the Station Tests option on the STS Controller to test the connection of each datalogger and the battery level of the remote station before initializing 5 8 Initialize Your System After all settings in the STS Software are programmed modems set up and all connections are made at the Remote Station the STS Controller is used to Initialize the STS System Initializing the system applies all of the settings programmed in the software to the STS Controller and the attached dataloggers If all the hardware components in the Remote Station and dataloggers are properly connected the STS System will begin operation and data collection starts at the programmed time The system can be initialized in the office or in the field whichever suits the application Initialization can be performed more than once as required The STS System can be initialized in the office for a quick check and again when it is installed in the field With each initialization the Home Station time is synchronized with the Remote Station time of the STS Controller Initialization Instructions 1 Once all physical connections are made in the STS Remote Station the ON button of the STS Controller is pressed to power
45. etrieving settings from Home Station 10 08 2008 15 15 03 9100056 Site Information updated Figure 3 12 Communication Agent Messages Page 21 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide The Site Report Time tab lists each STS Station by serial number and shows the next time it is scheduled to report to the Home Station If there is a communication conflict and the Remote Station does not report when scheduled a timeout message will be shown in the Communication Agent Messages To stop receiving timeout messages from a Station you may be aware of what is causing the communication issue and do not need the messages any longer uncheck the box beside the Station see below STS RRL Communication Agent E Eg Messages Site Report Time 51 Minimize IEI Site Serial Number Next Report Time Show Timeout Message 9100050 2010 04 19 2122743 PM apar 2010 04 19 2 15 00 PM 112475 2010 04 19 2 17 00 FM Figure 3 13 Communication Agent Site Report Time Page 22 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note Cellular communication Home Stations require a static IP address Remote Stations can have dynamic IP addresses Note If your Home Station computer is connected in a network you may need to allow for port forwarding on the router so that communication can pass through Note Port 49152 is the default port you may have selected a different port when programming your STS site
46. five minute maximum rainfall intensity Users can add rainfall data to their Levelogger network Rainlogger Technical Specifications Table 1 5 Page 5 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note STS Software does not include a Barometric Compensation Wizard STS data files can be exported for use in Levelogger Software which has an automated compensation process Exporting STS data and barometric compensation is discussed in Section 7 Figure 1 6 Levelogger and Barologger in Well 1 1 Level The Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior use a high quality piezoresistive silicon pressure transducer packaged in a 316L stainless steel housing It gives high accuracy and high stability The Levelogger Gold body is coated with Zirconium Nitride ZrN to give corrosion resistance All Leveloggers measure total or absolute pressure When the Levelogger is operating in open air it is recording barometric pressure and converting that pressure reading to its water level equivalent above the datalogger s pressure zero point of 950 cm 31 17 ft When submerged it is recording the combination of barometric pressure and water pressure The Levelogger converts the total pressure reading to its corresponding water level equivalent Actual water level is obtained by compensating for barometric pressure The best method to compensate for barometric pressure is to employ a Barologger above the water level somewhere on site to obtain
47. for use in air only It has a specific range and firmware algorithms based on air pressure rather than water pressure This makes the Barologger less accurate if used in water but more accurate if used as intended in air Using a Barologger is the most accurate and convenient method of obtaining atmospheric pressure When programmed with the same sampling parameters as the Leveloggers on site a Barologger can avoid barometric data time lags and any errors introduced due to moisture buildup kinking or damage to vented cables The Barometric Compensation Wizard in the Levelogger Software simplifies the adjustment of the level measurements for barometric pressure changes by using the synchronized data from all Leveloggers on site and the site Barologger Page 6 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide 1 3 Temperature Levelogger Gold and Levelogger Junior record temperature compensated water levels Groundwater and surface water temperature measurements are particularly important in situations where temperatures may fluctuate significantly and when temperature is used in determining liquid level viscosity and hydraulic conductivity Temperature monitoring is vital in the calculation of certain temperature dependent contaminant reaction rates A Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector is used to accurately compensate for temperature changes within the range of 10 to 40 C The Leveloggers will record temperature in its thermal range of 20 t
48. g at a specific time if you have stopped the system previously e Project ID input your own identification system e Location input specific site location information In the middle section of the screen you will select whether you are using Radio or IP Modem as your communication method and either a GSM CDMA satellite or Ethernet modem You will also select the Port number you are using for IP communication Port 49152 is the default setting and 49200 is recommended for PCs using Windows 7 and Vista You will also program your Data Collection Schedule A Sample Rate and Report Rate is selected e Sample Rate is the rate the STS Controller collects a real time reading from the attached dataloggers Sample Rate can be set from 10 seconds to 99 hours e Report Rate is the rate at which stored data is sent from the STS Controller to the Home Station computer With each report to the Home Station the Remote Station time and Home Station time are synchronized and battery and signal strength at the Remote Station is sent along with the data collected from the dataloggers It can be set from 1 minute to 1 week If you select a Sample Rate of less than 10 minutes or a Report Rate less than 30 minutes you will check Always On Checking this will ensure the STS Remote Station is continuously running and the modem and STS Controller are ready to collect and send data With less frequent Sample and Report Rates you do not need to check A
49. ger A Report Rate is set to establish the frequency that the data is sent from the Remote Station to the Home Station Computer Optionally dataloggers themselves can be set up to record and store data independently of the STS System This provides a reliable back up if circumstances require it A io ae 4 ine ii 4 r p Remote Station Home Station PC STS Systems can be set up using CDMA or GSM digital cellular Ethernet satellite or radio communications Data is pushed from the Remote Station to the Home Station using IP Internet Protocol and therefore dial up or timing issues are not a problem The STS Controller stores data in its memory until it has been successfully uploaded by the Home Station computer STS Telemetry Systems come with standardized hardware options and STS Software which allows easy setup operation and management of data Features such as alarm notification remote diagnostic reporting and firmware updating make it easy to maintain your system while simplifying data collection This manual focuses on configuration programming and installation of STS Telemetry Systems using CDMA GSM and radio communications It also discusses the various options to power the Systems It includes instructions for installing and using STS Software to set up data collection schedules manage data perform remote diagnostic checks and firmware updates Also provided are References a Glossary a
50. her in Section 6 2 The dataloggers are programmed using STS RRL Software The software provides the option of setting the dataloggers to record and store readings in their internal memory independent of STS operation This provides reliable back up data if the STS System were to fail or it provides supplementary data if an alarm condition is met and more data is desired Data can be downloaded directly from the dataloggers Please refer to the Levelogger Gold User Guide for data downloading instructions Alternatively dataloggers can be connected without programming an independent recording rate The STS Controller will take a real time reading from the datalogger at the scheduled sampling interval Connect to Direct Read Cable with Datalogger Attached Connector Pins to Distribution Box N i n 1 _ 7 7 i ay e pi hy Figure 5 11 Reader Cable 108854 5 4 Power Source STS Telemetry Systems come standard with a 12V sealed lead acid battery The battery is connected to the Battery connection on the Distribution Box and connected to the positive and negative connections on the battery The red wire is connected to the positive terminal on the battery and the black wire to the negative terminal You may have to remove covers on the battery terminals before attaching the wires An optional battery connection cable may also be used for a larger battery if desired contact Solinst for options There are also
51. ion radio The radio must have the same settings programmed as the radio used at the Remote Station See Section 5 7 See Figure 3 4 for Home Station Radio Com Port Configuration Page 23 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note It is recommended to check all equipment when you receive it to ensure all cables and components are accounted for It is also recommended you setup the Remote Station in the office and initialize as a test before installing in the field Note The GSM Assembly also comes with a Null Modem Cable for use during modem set up and activation Connections to Modem Connection to Distribution Box Figure 5 2 GSM Modem Power Cable 108845 Note You will need a small slot head screwdriver to connect the wires to the GSM modem 5 Remote Station Hardware Setup STS Telemetry Systems come with standardized equipment configurations The STS Controller Distribution Box 12 Volt sealed lead acid battery selected modem with antenna optional high gain antenna also available all required cables armored conduit and 3 NPT weatherproof fittings are standard Leveloggers Direct Read Cables and Reader Cables to be used with the System are purchased separately The following figures show standard setups and cables for Remote Stations using GSM CDMA and radio modems The three Remote Station setups use the same cables to connect the STS Controller Battery and
52. its of measurement There are three units of measure available for the user to select cm m or ft When the user changes the unit the value of the range and altitude will change according to the Unit Conversion formula Note that when a metric unit is used the unit of altitude is meters When feet are the Level Channel units feet are the units of altitude e Offset refers to an offset correction such as the distance between the tip of the Levelogger and the monitoring well cap or static water level It is recommended that the value of 0 00 be used for offset as this keeps all subsequent readings relative to the tip of the Levelogger The offset range for Levelogger Gold the Levelogger Junior and Barologger Gold units is 1000 to 16400 ft or 300 m to 5000 m The Temperature Channel includes the following parameters e Identification and Units e The Temperature Channel has been pre configured by Solinst in C and cannot be changed LEVEL TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE nit Deg Identitication Figure 3 7 Temperature Channel After filling out the required fields click Save Settings to apply the information The Levelogger Setup window will again be shown Continue entering information for each of the attached Leveloggers When each datalogger has been programmed click Next on the Levelogger Setup window The Alarms Setup window will open Page 16 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide LTC Levelogger Junior Measuremen
53. lable If not it New Site Print Display Data Barometric Compensation Solinst STS BRRL Edit Site is recommended you routinely Delete site ie information check for new firmware Last Update Time Remote Station Battery Remote Station Export All Stations Data gt 2010 07 02 8 44 12 AM ssa 100 13 6V Signal Strength ie a Always On No ae Ctrl P majam Location Eas Number of Loggers 1 Comm Method COM1 115200 8 None 1 None Sampling Information 10 sec s Site Status Loggin manually Levelogger 1 Levelogger Gold M1 5 Levelogger 2 is not connected Figure 8 2 STS Firmware Upgrade STS Firmware Upgrade Window irmware File Status Information is retrieved from server Model STS Gold Firmware Version Number 1 002 Choose the STS Site to Update 9100056 Firmware Version 0 000 1 9100040 Firmware Version 1 002 Note The new firmware will be uploaded to the Remote Station STS Controller the next time irmware File Location the Remote Station reports to C Program Files Solinst STS_Gold FW STS_Gold_FW sst al the Home Station Apply Close Figure 8 3 STS Firmware Upgrade Window Go to www solinst com Downloads and download the firmware version to your Home Station Computer Copy the file location and enter it in the Firmware File Location Bar Each Remote Station and its current firmware version will be listed Check the Sites that need to be updat
54. le Power On Confirm Selection Scroll Up Scroll Down Figure 5 7 STS Controller Page 26 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Wa 12 30 STS Gold Menu Station Tests STS Gold Setup Initialize Home Station PC Diagnostic Modem Control Status Idle Figure 5 8 STS Controller Main Menu Figure 5 8 shows the main menu of the STS Controller The top left icon indicates the signal strength of the modem the battery indicator shows the strength remaining in the 12V battery and the text in the bottom right corner describes the status of the STS Controller e Idle indicates that the Controller is idle and waiting for initialization e Init shows that the Controller is going through the initialization process initialization is discussed in Section 5 e Logging indicates that the Controller is collecting data from dataloggers e FUT ST indicates that the STS has been programmed with the future start option There are five menu items on the STS Controller which are scrolled through using the arrows on the keypad and selected using the chevron button as indicated on the screen e Station Tests verify the connection with the Home Station view real time readings from each of the attached dataloggers and check the station s battery voltage e STS Gold Setup used to setup the STS Controller and Remote Station modem You can change the contrast of the LCD screen and restore the original factor
55. le from Solinst The Assembly comes with a battery charger and cables for connection to the Regulator terminal on the Distribution Box and to an AC power source to provide current for battery charging See Figure 6 2 Page 41 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Battery Charger Connection to Regulator input on Distribution Box Figure 6 2 Battery Charger Assembly North American 108848 Modem Serial Cable Battery Cable Modem Power Cable STS Controller Cable Za Levelogger Reader s cae XE Figure 6 3 Standard Remote Station Setup Figure 6 3 shows the standard connection to the 12V sealed lead acid battery If you choose to use a larger battery a larger cable is available from Solinst 108981 Connection to Solar Panel Regulator Connection to Distribution Box External Power Cable NPT Fitting OS Figure 6 4 Solar Power Connector Package 108988 Connection to Distribution Box Page 42 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note If using a solar panel you must ensure output is a minimum of 13V open circuit in order to effectively recharge the 12V battery Note The Solar Panel Regulator supplied by Solinst must be connected to the Distribution Box It is recommended that you select a solar panel without a regulator Figure 6 5 shows connections for a solar panel Modem Regulator Serial Cable Cable Be a Battery Cable
56. lite WRRL C RRL Gold Site Radio Network Remote Radio Link Figure 3 2 Network Setup Screen Page 10 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note If you choose a Sample Rate less than 10 minutes or a Report Rate less than 30 minutes you will need to make sure you select your STS site to be Always On The system will not initialize if you do not select this when required By selecting Always On you will be using Remote Station power continuously Ensure you have sufficient power supply Note If you choose to set your System to Always On the standard 12V battery will last less than 2 days before recharging is required See Section 6 1 for a discussion of optional power sources and external recharging accessories Selecting an STS Site opens the STS Information Screen STS Gold Information TS Station Information Serial Number joo Project ID Solinst Location Georgetown Start Time P RestartLogging 200 0420 409 54PM H Data Collection Schedule sample Rate fio Seconds Report Rate fis Minutes 7 Next Cancel Figure 3 3 STS Information Screen Connection Selection jy Always On In this screen you will enter the Serial Number of the STS Controller the unique name you choose to identify the site Project ID the Location of the site and it allows you to set a start date and time to begin data collection You can also restart data loggin
57. lways On The Remote Station will be idle between data sampling and reporting to conserve battery power More frequent Sample and Report Rates do not allow sufficient time for the modem to shut down and wake up between data collection and send events Page 11 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note If using a 2 4GHz radio the Bits Per Second setting should be set to 9600 or 57600 115200 bps is the setting for 900 MHz radios Note An error will occur if the Report Duration is a longer time span than the Report Rate Radio Scheduling If you select radio as your communication method the window will expand to include the Radio Schedule section This section allows you to configure a Report Rate and a Report Duration for your Remote Stations This is important if multiple Remote Radio Stations will be reporting to one Home Station Computer Setting up a schedule will avoid conflicts by ensuring that only one Remote Station contacts the Home Station at any time You will also select which communication port your Home Station radio is connected to and configure the communication port by clicking see Figure 3 4 The port should be configured the same as all Remote Station radios see Section 5 7 STS Gold Information STS Station Information Radio Schedule COM1 Radio List Serial Number froo 0 54527 Project ID adio a Location Georgetown Star Time M Restart Lagging 201 0 04 20 4 01
58. metry User Guide Figure 5 14 GSM Modem Note There is no software required to configure the GSM modem The modem must be set up using an Ethernet connection toaPC The Digi Software CD provided with the STS System is only to be used for modem diagnostic purposes if required Note If more support documentation is required to setup the GSM modem please visit www digi com support and select Digi Connect WAN IA from the Select a product drop down menu to browse various support documents 5 6 Setting Up GSM Modems The standard GSM modem used for STS Telemetry Systems is the Digi Connect WAN IA There are connections for the modem and modem power located and clearly labeled on the Distribution Box The modem comes with a dual band dipole antenna An account must be set up with a local GSM cellular service carrier To activate the modem you will require an IP Address supplied by the service carrier to be assigned to the modem The following are the steps required to set up the GSM modem 1 2 3 4 Attach the antenna to the modem Insert the SIM card into the modem Connect the Ethernet Cable null modem cable from the modem to your PC Use the STS Remote Station which includes the battery STS Controller and Distribution Box to connect the modem to a power supply Turn the modem on using the Modem Control option in the STS Controller After the connection has been established
59. nd Appendices where various technical specifications are shown Page 1 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Figure 1 1 Levelogger Gold Levelogger Gold The Levelogger Gold is an absolute non vented datalogger which measures total pressure and temperature and is ideal for monitoring groundwater and surface water Water levels are displayed as temperature compensated pressure readings and can be barometrically compensated with the aid of a Barologger Gold Levelogger Gold Technical Specifications Memory Superior reliability EEPROM Slate rollover y and redundant backup of last 1200 readings Optical Infra Red Interface Serial at 9600 Baud Conversion to RS232 or USB a Connection Weight 6 3 oz 179 grams Corrosion Resistance Zirconium Nitride ZrN Coating Other Wetted Materials 316 L Stainless Steel Delrin Viton l Linear Event and User Selectable with Slat alints ecke 30 separate line items Measurement Rates 0 5 sec to 99 hrs Software Wizard and one Barologger in local area Barometric Compensation approx 20 miles 30 km radius and or per 1000 ft 300 m change in elevation Full Scale Accuracy LT Models FS Typical Table 1 1 Resolution Page 2 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Figure 1 2 Barologger Note Only one Barologger is required for a 20 mile 30 km radius as long as elevation differences are within 1000 ft or 300 m Figure 1 3 Levelogger Junior
60. o 80 C but outside the range of 10 to 40 C compensation will be less accurate 1 4 Conductivity The LTC Levelogger Junior provides the added feature of electrical conductivity measurement Conductivity measurement is particularly useful in monitoring saltwater intrusion surface water infiltration and mixing as well as the monitoring of certain pollutants and contaminant parameters Conductivity is measured via a platinum 4 electrode sensor which produces highly stable and consistent readings The sensor is relatively insensitive to dirt and deposits keeping maintenance to a minimum Conductivity calibration is performed by using a liquid solution with a known conductivity value and the Calibration Wizard in the Levelogger Windows Software Raw conductivity measurements can be converted to conductivity at 25 C which is referred to as Specific Conductance When programming the LTC the user can select either raw conductivity measurements or specific conductance 1 5 Total Rainfall The Solinst Rainlogger is designed to count the tips of an external tipping bucket rain gauge within a user defined sample interval and output the total rainfall over that sample interval The Rainlogger can store 40 000 sets of readings The Rainlogger is designed to be compatible with the Solinst Levelogger series of products Page 7 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note STS Software Version 1 1 1 is compatible only with the latest STS Contr
61. o setup the radios Instructions for conducting the test can be found at http www digi com support productdetl jsp pid 335 28osvid 57 amp tp 4 amp s 316 You will require a serial loopback adaptor for the radio at the Remote Station Cellular Signal Strength Received Signal Strength Indicator RSSI is the measure of RF signal strength between the Remote Station modem and a base station expressed in dBm The signal strength should be no less than 100 dBm considered weak coverage 50 dBm is considered to be full signal strength A site survey can be performed prior to installation to determine the signal strength on site This can be done using a cellular device There is a useful document prepared by wpsantennas com outlines how to perform a site survey with various cellular devices http www wpsantennas info pdf testmode FieldTestModes pdf You can determine the RSSI for the CDMA modem using the BlueVue Device Manager Software When the modem is connected to a PC with the software running the top right corner of the software window will display the RSSI value If the software is downloaded to a field laptop you can determine the signal strength on site For GSM modems a general indication of the signal strength can be determined from the number of LEDs that light up on the modem 0 1 LEDs 101 dBm or less unacceptable coverage 1 2 LEDs 100 dBm to 91 dBm weak coverage 2 3 LEDs 90 dBm to 81 dBm moderate cover
62. odem Use the STS Controller Modem Control option to turn the modem on 3 Launch the X CTU Software 4 Under the PC Settings tab select the proper COM port 5 The following settings should be applied to configure the selected COM port to enable communication with the STS Controller e Baud Rate 115200 bits second 9600 or 57600 for 2 4 GHz radios e Flow Control None e Data bits 8 e Parity None e Stop bits 1 6 The Test Query button is used to test the selected COM port and PC settings If the settings are correct you will receive a message saying communication with the radio is okay 7 On the Radio itself ensure DIP switch 1 and 5 are on all the rest are off In the STS Controller Main Menu select STS Gold Setup then select Modem Port Setup Enter the same settings as above for the Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits and Flow Control The radio is now configured and ready to be used with the STS Telemetry System If further information regarding radio configuration and setup is required the X CTU Software User Guide can be downloaded at http www didi com support and selecting XCTU from the products list then selecting Documentation The User Guide also includes details on conducting a range test between the radio at the Remote Station and the radio at the Home Station Digi XTend and XStream are trademarks of Digi International Inc Page 37 KYAKA STS Telemetry Us
63. ogger and Barologger in Well Note The Barologger should not be used to monitor water as the internal mathematics for temperature compensation are based on air rather than water Barologger Installation The Barologger is a Levelogger with a small range of 4 92 ft 1 5 m adequate to monitor the fluctuations that occur in barometric pressure The Barologger s readings are used to barometrically compensate Levelogger readings Typically Barologger readings range from 1 3 3 ft 30 100 cm when the Barologger is programmed with its operating altitude Failure to input the correct altitude will result in incorrect readings and may cause the pressure transducer to go out of range It is strongly recommended that the altitude input be accurate to lt 10 m When the Barologger is programmed at its operating altitude its readings can be used to directly compensate for barometric pressure the readings of any Levelogger programmed at the Levelogger s operating altitude As a rule of thumb a Barologger can be used to compensate all the Leveloggers in a 20 mile 30 km radius To monitor barometric pressure correctly the Barologger should never be submerged In well installations it is recommended that the Barologger be suspended in one of the monitored wells above the high water point Figure 6 9 For best reading accuracy the Barologger should be installed in a similar thermal environment to that of the Levelogger In groundwate
64. oller Firmware 1 004 See section 8 for firmware update instructions Note You must have administrator privileges on your PC to install STS RRL Software Note The STS RRL Communication Agent should always remain open when the STS System is in operation It may be closed but the data can not be sent to the Home Station Computer The data will be stored in the STS Controller until the Agent is re opened and not until the next scheduled report Note When installing the software from the CD the RRL Remote Utility is also installed This program is not required for setting up STS Telemetry Systems Note RRL Radio Telemetry Sites are also programmed with this software please see the Remote Radio Link User Guide for more information 2 STS Software The Home Station computer requires STS RRL Administrator Software The software provides an easy to use graphical interface to set up remote sites specify communication intervals define sampling rates for attached dataloggers determine alarm settings and perform remote diagnostic tests and remote firmware updates Collected data is stored and viewed using the software it can also be exported for use in other programs The STS RRL Communication Agent is automatically installed with the STS RRL Administrator Software see section 3 5 2 1 System Requirements The minimal hardware and software requirements for software installation and o
65. on the Sampling Rate set for the Remote Station Note Ten is the maximum number of alarm notifications that can be sent to your email address after an alarm condition is met 3 4 Setting Up Alarms The Alarm Setup window allows you to set specific alarm conditions for each of the attached dataloggers For each channel parameter level temperature rainfall level you can set a High Limit Low Limit and Change alarm The High Limit sets a value that if exceeded by a Levelogger reading will result in an alarm condition being met The Low Limit alarm condition is met when a reading taken by the datalogger goes below the set value A Change alarm condition is met when a reading taken by the datalogger changes by the set percentage from the last recorded reading By entering a value in the for__times field you can set how many consecutive readings which meet an alarm condition must be met before an actual email notification is sent If set as 1 you will be notified the first time an alarm condition occurs Alarm Setup Sample Rate 10 sec s Position 1 Position F Position 3 Position 4 evel Event l High Limit lo oo00 m Low Limit lo oo00 m Changej0 0000 26 Temperature Event High Limit 0 0000 Deg C for fo times M Low Limit 0 0000 Deg C for fo times M Changel0 0000 for fo times Max Number of notification aooo Test Setup Back _Enish
66. onnected to the site is displayed including instrument type and battery strength e Last Update Time shows the last time the Remote Station contacted the Home Station e Remote Station Battery percentage of strength left in the Remote Station battery e Remote Station Signal Strength signal strength of the modem at the Remote Station Page 9 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide e Always On indicates that the Remote Station has been set to be always on or not e Project ID your own identification system that you input e Location specific site location information you input e Number of Loggers the number of dataloggers that are programmed to be connected to the Remote Station e Comm Method indicates that the site is using either IP modem or radio communication e Sampling Information shows the rate the STS Controller is polling the field located dataloggers for readings e Site Status will show the status of the STS Controller at the Remote Station i e Logging Waiting for Update 3 2 Create New Site Selecting New opens the Network Setup screen It will also open when the software first starts This is where you choose to set up an STS Site or RRL Network see separate user Guide for RRL Networks Network Setup This Wizard will help you setup your STS or RRL telemetry sites Which type of site would you like to create NSTS Telemetry System STS Gold Site CDMA GSM or Satel
67. peration are Hardware Software Memory 256MB or more Display VGA 600x600 pixels 2560 S lt CS lt CS Table 2 1 OS Windows 98 2000 XP 7 Hard Drive space 64MB 2 2 Software Installation Web Download Download the newest version of the STS RRL Administrator Software by visiting www solinst com Downloads The STS RRL Communication Agent automatically installs with the STS RRL Administrator CD Installation 1 Insert the software CD provided 2 If the installer does not automatically start to activate the software install click on the setup exe file located on the software CD 3 The Software Installation Wizard will guide you through the remaining installation process The STS RRL Administrator and STS RRL Communication Agent are automatically installed 4 Restart the computer after installation is completed Default Directory is lt C Program Files Solinst STS_Gold gt Page 8 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note An alarm clock icon shown beside a datalogger on the Administrator screen indicates that an alarm condition has been set for this datalogger It does not mean an alarm condition has been met Note RRL Radio Networks will also be listed in this window See Remote Radio Link User Guide for more information 3 Home Station Configuration To Start the STS Software click on N icon or click the Start button and select Programs gt Solin
68. plugs above each connection into the Distribution Box while pulling the connector pins out Figure 5 9 Distribution Box Note There is a LED indicator on the bottom left of the Distribution Box Under ithe LED indicator normal operation the LED will flash green every minute The LED will flash red is not flashing green if a failure is detected The following are possible errors that may have occurred or red the 8A 1 The battery voltage is too low i e lt 9V SLO BLO fuse may need to be Booed Tecan acenais 2 The Distribution box fuse has blown power is going from the battery 3 The internal regulator voltage is out of tolerance to the Distribution Box 4 Program Memory test failed JI Electrically Erasable Programmable memory test fail Page 28 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide It is suggested to do the following if a red LED is shown 1 4 For a System using the standard battery only you most likely need to recharge or replace the battery Pull the fuse out of the Distribution Box and check it Replace it if it is broken Replacement fuses are available from Solinst For a System using a solar panel check the solar panel and regulator connections Check the output voltage on the solar panel It should be 13V or more in order to recharge the battery If it is greater than 17V it may be an indication that the battery is disconnected The battery must be connected For a System using an
69. ptional Antennas 41 6 1 Optional Power Sources 41 6 2 Levelogger Deployment 44 Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation 45 Barologger Installation 46 6 2 1 Installation in Extreme Environments 47 Freezing or High Temperature Conditions 47 Marine or Brackish Installations 48 6 2 2 Rainlogger Installation 48 7 Accessing Your Data 49 Access Database 49 View Using STS RRL Software 50 7 1 Graphing Options 51 7 2 File Export 52 Export All Data 53 7 3 Data Compensation 54 8 Firmware Updates 56 Update In the Field 56 Remote Firmware Updates 57 9 Maintenance 59 System Diagnostics 59 Glossary of Terms 60 References 61 Appendix I Technical Specifications I RYO NYS STS Telemetry User Guide 1 Introduction to STS Telemetry and Leveloggers Solinst STS Telemetry Systems provide an economical and efficient method to access remote data instantly They provide two way communication between field located dataloggers and a Home Station computer STS Telemetry Systems are designed specifically for the high quality Levelogger series of dataloggers Up to four Solinst dataloggers can be connected to one STS Remote Station in any combination of the Levelogger Gold Levelogger Junior LTC Levelogger Junior Barologger or Rainlogger STS Systems operate on two basic schedules A linear Sample Rate is set at which the STS Controller at the Remote Station records a real time reading from each attached datalog
70. r wells the Barologger should be suspended beyond the frost line and deep enough to avoid large temperature fluctuations In surface water applications the Barologger is best deployed in a dry well a well embedded in the bottom of the water body but sealed at the base from water entry and vented to the atmosphere If a dry well cannot be installed the Barologger can be installed on a float in the stilling well Page 46 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Solid ice Stilling well Non corrosive non toxic antifreeze solution Figure 6 10 Installation in Freezing Liquid 6 2 1 Installation in Extreme Thermal and Marine Environments Freezing or High Temperature Conditions Levelogger installation at submerged depths that may be at risk of freezing during the monitoring session is not recommended without taking adequate precautions to avoid transducer damage When water freezes it expands approximately 9 by volume 9 expansion can equate to extreme pressure as demonstrated in Example 6 1 Therefore solid freezing has the potential to damage the pressure transducer which is rated to withstand up to 150 of its depth fluctuation range Pressures beyond this threshold may damage the transducer With certain precautions the Levelogger can be used in freezing liquid environments If monitoring shallow water bodies or groundwater zones susceptible to freezing the easiest way to avoid transducer damage is to lower the transducer
71. radient over which the process occurs For example liquid freezing at 22 C can create expansion pressures of 22 kg cm or 313 psi or the equivalent of 721 ft or 220 m water column depth Page 47 RYO NYS STS Telemetry User Guide 3 Pin Rain Gauge Connector Figure 6 11 The Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Connector of the Rainlogger Marine or Brackish Installations When installing the Levelogger in salt or brackish water or in a liquid having a specific gravity density different than fresh water the density difference is compensated for by checking the Density Adjustment checkbox in the Levelogger Information window and inputting the density of the monitored fluid See Section 3 3 for details in compensating the Levelogger for fluid density differences The Levelogger Gold can be used for monitoring in salt or brackish water If using a Levelogger Gold in a continuous salt brackish monitoring scenario the stainless steel body of the datalogger can be protected in a manner similar to the freezing protection method described earlier in this Section The Levelogger can be placed in balloons and the balloons filled with non corrosive non toxic fluid As pressure changes the fluid encasing the datalogger will transmit the pressure differential to the datalogger s pressure transducer Care must be taken in the selection of the balloon material or filling fluid such that the balloon material prevents diffusion of salts across the
72. re the firmware file is located then click on the file and click Open 5 Check the Firmware File Information box to make sure that the opened file is the right one 6 Click the Upload Firmware button which is the second button from the left to start the firmware upload process 7 If a communication error occurs and is indicated in the STS Information Window either before the Verified Program Checksum message or after the Program Information Section then restart the upgrade process STS Firmware Upgrade Utility ba tax Com Port Settings Com Port Baud Rate Version 1 16 COMI 7115200 z File Name C temp STS_Gold_1_004 ssf Model STS Gold Firmware Version Number 1 004 lt Levelogger Information Firmware Yersion Number 1 004 Retrieve Information Memory Erase Programming Memo Uploading firmware to the STS Gold Program Information Section Firmware Upgrade Completed Switch to Normal mode Figure 8 1 Firmware Upgrade Utility Page 56 Solinst i STS Telemetry User Guide Note Remote Firmware Updates If you have registered aes pan your STS RRL Under the File menu of STS RRL Administrator choose Firmware Upgrade The STS Firmware Upgrade Window will display Software at www solinst com Downloads you will receive email P STS RRL Administrator IP Addr 192 168 181 112 Sees notifications when new Bey view Help firmware is avai
73. s up to 150 of its full scale level range however accuracy can not be guaranteed beyond its full scale Other important considerations when installing the Levelogger in pressurized or intermittently pressurized locations such as pressure vessels pressurized pipes pulse flow conditions drop structures or near hydraulics works is to keep in mind the potential effect of water or steam hammer and hydraulic jump Water hammer is caused by an abrupt alteration of flow direction resulting in pressure surges Steam hammer occurs when steam enters a cold pipe partially filled with water The hammer effect has the potential to significantly increase hydraulic pressure possibly exposing the pressure sensor to pressures beyond its maximum rating Hydraulic jump is a phenomenon that occurs when water is lifted or ramped by velocity or flow obstructions Hydraulic jump causes turbulence and creates non representative head conditions in the water column Care should be taken to avoid logger installation at points susceptible to hydraulic jump Page 44 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation The dataloggers are installed using a Direct Read Cable threaded onto a Reader Cable which is connected to one of four terminals on the STS Distribution Box One of two NPT plugs in the base of the Remote Station enclosure will need to be removed using an Allen Key a weathertight fitting threaded in its place The
74. sion Multiple Access A form of wireless communication in which data is sent over multiple frequencies simultaneously optimizing the use of available bandwidth 800 MHz 1 9 GHz Dynamic IP Address A type of IP address that is temporarily assigned by a service provider and can change as frequently as every hour GSM Global System for Mobile Communications A form of wireless communication in which data is digitized and compressed and sent down a channel with two other streams of user data each in its own time slot 900 MHz or 1800 MHz TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Is the basic communication protocol of the Internet IP Address A unique identifier given to each IP network device Line of Sight Between two radios communicating the antennas must be able to see each other There can be no interference from trees or buildings MDN Mobile Directory Number Ten digit telephone number assigned to your modem including the area code also just referred to as phone number MIN MSID Mobile Identification Number Mobile Station ID A number given by a wireless operator to identify a mobile user RF Radio Frequency RSSI Received Signal Strength indicator is the measurement of RF signal strength between the remote modem and a base station SIM Subscriber Identity Module Stores data for GSM modems and phones such as user identity location phone number network etc SM
75. st gt STS_Gold gt STS Gold Admin 3 1 STS Administrator After the STS RRL Software has been started the STS RRL Administrator screen will open From here you can create new STS sites edit existing sites delete existing sites and open site data STS RRL Administrator IP Addr 169 254 98 95 File view Help pa r New Edit Delete Print Display Data Barometric Compensation Solinst STS RRL Site Serial Number cdma Site Information Last Update Time ZO STs L Remote Station Battery Remote Station 2 SY 3100030 2010 04 19 3 53 33 PM 100 13 5V Signal Strength RRL Always On 2 4ghz Project ID cdma Location Number of Loggers 1 Comm Method IP Port 49200 Sampling Information 10 sec s Site Status Logging Levelogger 1 OE si ioe B Instrument Type a Serial Number 1036679 LT Junior M5 Altitude Om Battery Level B 100 Density 1 00 Levelogger 2 is not connected Levelogger 3 is not connected Figure 3 1 Administrator Screen The Menu on the left of the screen lists each project and each existing STS Site by their Serial Number number located on the STS Controller Selecting a site from the list will display information on the sites Remote Station Battery Strength Remote Station Signal Strength Last Update Time and site details including Project ID Location Number of Loggers etc Information for each datalogger c
76. t Guide on the inside of the STS NEMA 4X enclosure for a complete view of the STS Controller screens as it appears during the station test and initialization process Page 39 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note The radio used for the STS System has a line of site of 20 miles 30 km 6 Configure Your Remote Station in Field Ensure you have connected all hardware components in the STS Remote Station To make sure everything is connected properly and working correctly you may want to initialize and test the system before you bring it to the field The NEMA 4X enclosure can be mounted anywhere that suits your application Four bolts are provided with the STS System to connect the enclosure to a user supplied bracket and mast or any support that suits your needs Radio Location Considerations When using radio communication you must take extra care when locating the STS Remote Stations RF Radios communicate with each other via line of site They must be able to see each other in order to have effective communication The RF path between radio antennas should not be through trees or parallel or perpendicular to the sides of flat buildings An more sensitive antenna may be required to increase signal strength in some applications A range test can be performed prior to installation between the Home Station radio and the Remote Station radio The Range Test Application is included in the X CTU Software used t
77. t Parameters e Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as Conductivity The Identification field will be the channel heading data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data e The Temperature Coefficient field allows you to choose the actual conductivity Conductivity at the current temperature or select Specific Conductance Spec Cond measurement in which the conductivity reading is temperature compensated to the standard of 25 C The Temperature Coefficient default is 2 00 for Specific Conductance readings The Temperature Coefficient should not be adjusted unless you know the value specific to the solution you are measuring e Unit refers to the channel s units of measurement There are two units of measure available for the user to select mS cm or pS cm STS Distribution Box Position 2 Independent Logging Started Click the icon to stop Levelogger Information Serial Number Vell Location well al Altitude fo m l Density Adjustment fi ikg 0 90 1 10 Memor Mode Selection f Slate Lagging Mode O Continuous Logging Mode sample Rate Minute s fis LEVEL TEMPERATURE CONDUCTIVITY Identification CONDUCTIVITY rit usycmi Temp Coefficient Conductivity 0 000 Load Settings Save Settings Cancel CENEL TEMPERATURE CONDUCTIVITY Identification CONDUCTIVITY rit juSycm
78. te location information Density Adjustment is used to adjust the range of the Levelogger based on the sample fluid density The range for the density adjustment is from 0 9 kg L to 1 1 kg L Uncheck the Density Adjustment field to disable the Density Adjustment function Altitude in feet or meters above sea level at which the logger is actually deployed is input in the altitude field Water column equivalent pressure decreases with altitude at a rate of approximately 1 2 1000 in the lower atmosphere below 5000 m You can compensate for this by entering an elevation between 1000 ft below sea level and 16 400 ft or 300 m and 5000 m above sea level The readings will then be automatically compensated for elevation Page 14 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide Note The default Sample Rate is set to 15 minutes Note Sample Rate for the Rainlogger can only be set from 5 minutes to 99 hours The LTC Levelogger Junior has a minimum sampling rate of 5 seconds Note In Slate Logging the datalogger will stop recording readings after its memory is full Therefore Continuous Logging is recommended for long term monitoring applications Sample Rate is linear Linear refers to a set time interval between collection of readings Sample Rate can be any number from 0 5 seconds to 99 hours The Rainlogger can be set to sample from 5 minutes to 99 hours The time unit and number of time unit intervals between ea
79. up the Remote Station The LED on the Distribution Box should blink green to indicate the Remote Station is configured properly and the STS Controller main menu should appear 2 Use the Modem Control option on the STS Controller to turn the modem off Disconnect the battery from the Distribution Box Wait a few seconds then re connect the battery The LED on the Distribution Box should blink green again Turn the STS Controller back on and use it to power up the modem The green light on the modem should flash to indicate that it is working 3 At the Home Station shut down then restart the STS Administration Software and the STS Communication Agent After the software has been restarted the STS Administrator Screen should show the message Waiting for Update in the Site Status field 4 Before completing the initialization process perform a station test to ensure the Home Station and Remote Station are communicating properly Use the Station Tests option on the STS Controller to Test HS Connection If the test is successful begin the initialization process STSYRRL Communication Agent Messages 10 24 2008 14 58 07 Received HS Test Message successfully from 9100040 Figure 5 19 STS Communication Agent Showing a Successful Home Station Test Page 38 Solinst STS Telemetry User Guide Note 5 After you select Initialize Home Station the STS Controller may ask if you want 6 to stop
80. y User Guide Note Barometric Compensation of Levelogger data can also be performed using Levelogger Gold Software s Compensation Wizard STS data files can be exported using STS RRL Software as lev files and opened in Levelogger Software for automatic compensation See the Levelogger Gold User Guide for more details Note The Levelogger and Barologger must have the same time stamp in order for the compensation to be successful 7 3 Data Compensation Submersed Leveloggers measure total or absolute pressure water column equivalent barometric pressure In order to accurately determine the true changes in water level only Levelogger data must be barometrically compensated Levelogger data can be barometrically compensated using data from a local Barologger one Barologger can cover all Leveloggers within a 20 mile 30 km radius or per 1000 ft 3000 m change in elevation and the Barometric Compensation application in the STS RRL Software Version 1 1 1 or higher The Levelogger and Barologger must have the same time stamp in order for the compensation to be successful Compensation simply involves subtraction of the barometric reading from the corresponding Levelogger reading To begin the compensation click the Barometric Compensation tab on the STS RRL Administrator Window STS RRL Administrator IP Addr 192 168 181 112 File View Help New Edit Delete Print DisplayData Barometric Compens
81. y settings You can view STS Information including STS Firmware Version and available memory You must also configure your modem at the Remote Station with the same Port Setup you enter when programming the modem See Sections 5 5 5 6 and 5 7 e Initialize Home Station used to contact the Home Station and initialize the STS System this process is discussed in Section 5 e PC Diagnostic used to perform a diagnostic test on the STS Controller through the serial port as well as firmware updates e Modem Control used to turn the modem on or off See the STS Gold Remote Station Quick Start Guide on the inside of the STS NEMA 4X enclosure for a complete view of all menu items Page 27 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide 5 2 Distribution Box The STS Distribution Box has an independent 16 bit processor to monitor the battery control the modem power perform Built In Test BIT functions and select the Levelogger communication channels The Distribution Box has labeled connections for the STS Controller the standard 12V sealed lead acid battery the modem and modem power The two wire connectors for four dataloggers are also clearly indicated on the Box There are two other connections reserved for alternative power sources these options will be discussed in Section 6 1 AMN Regulator STS Controller Note To remove the Reader Cable Battery connector pins from the Distribution Box press the white
82. yed paniy e 1 stop bits Note e No Flow Control Port 49152 is e Check off Disable RS 232 Sleep Mode Ignore DTR and the default port Disable result codes you may have selected a different port when BlueVue Device Manager 41 Q BlueVue Device Manager programming your STS site File Tools Action Hel Fle Tools Action Help 2S eli on EVDO A bed i kaeka TE scald GPS dasna Tall U DIAG eez j GPS dass Modem Configuration Modem Configuration oe ee eee General Lanp General LANIP Serial IP Firmware Port Forwarding DMZ tiora ANN z Select Serial IP as the Mode sera _ Operation Mode Seems tows ee Jo ush Policies i Packet size bytes 1024 Enter the Home Station IP a TS Address Byte Sequence hed Sd 6 piste Serves _ i oqo _ Select TCP as the Protocol Hoon Sy 6c Destinations Enter 49152 as the Port IP 192 168 a ol Protocol TCP Port fasis2 mm o Oo 0 0 Protocol rcp Port esas Figure 5 13 BlueVue Device Manager Modem Configuration Screens When finished click Submit In the STS Controller Main Menu select STS Gold Setup then select Modem Port Setup Enter the same settings as above for the Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits and Flow Control Your CDMA modem is now configured and ready to use with the STS System Page 32 KYAI A STS Tele
83. you should see the message as shown in Figure 5 15 at the bottom right of your PC screen Double click the network icon 12 02 PM Wednesday 2 6 2008 Figure 5 15 Local Area Connection Confirmation Digi Connect WAN IA is a trademark of Digi International Inc Page 33 Solinst l STS Telemetry User Guide 6 In the Local Area Connection Status window the Support tab should display the same Default Gateway and Subnet Mask as shown in Figure 5 16 The IP Address does not have to match but it should begin with 192 168 1 XXX XXX is any number between 2 and 255 thus matching the Default Gateway Close the window Local Area Connection Status Connection status Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 250 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Windows did not detect problems with this connection F you cannot connect click Repair Figure 5 16 Local Area Connection Status Window Page 34 KYAKA STS Telemetry User Guide 7 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address 192 168 1 1 in the URL address bar The main configuration menu of the modem will be displayed 8 Select Mobile under the Configuration menu 9 Make sure the Service Provider selected is correct and the Service Plan APN is set to internet com Click on Serial Ports under the Configuration menu and click on the Port that is available This should be Port 1 by default

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