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Cypress Envirosystems 
Doc # 152-10101-01 Rev 1.2  

WGR User Manual 

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The  WGR  optically  reads  the  gauge  face  and  wirelessly  transmits  the  reading.    This  value  is  displayed 
locally on the LCD.  A representation of the LCD is shown below.   
 

 

 
 
The  battery  operated  WGR  is  specifically  configured  to  the  gauge  that  it  is  reading.    During  installation, 
the WGR is positioned per the owner specifications. The WGR can be positioned at an offset to the gauge.  
For example, a gauge could be mounted sideways on a system, but the WGR could be positioned upright 
for  easier  reading.    Once  the  WGR  is  in  position,  it  is  secured  in  place  for  calibration.   The  range  of  the 
gauge, units of  measure, and any offsets are entered into  the WGR.  The WGR is calibrated by a trained 
installation technician, and ready for use. 
 

3.1

 

Sample Collection 

Samples are collected one of three ways.   
 

Manual instantaneous reading.

  The user can physically take a reading at the WGR. 

 

Routine data collection.

  A routine sampling interval between 1 and 65000 seconds can be programmed 

into the WGR.  When the WGR is on, this is the sampling interval that data will be collected. 
 

Pre-programmed short term  data collection intervals

.  Each WGR comes with two pre-programmed data 

collection  intervals.    These  are  short  term  intervals  of  data  collection  that  override  the  routine  data 
collection rate.  They are intended to be used for troubleshooting, or during known events when the user 
might want to change the sampling rate for a short period of time. 
 
See Section 5.0, Operation, for detailed instructions. 
 
The reading is transmitted wirelessly through the Cypress Envirosystems Monitoring System. 

Summary of Contents for WGR

Page 1: ...Wireless Gauge Reader User Manual Doc 152 10101 01 Revision 1 2 May 2009 ...

Page 2: ...SS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Cypress Envirosystems reserves the right to make changes without further notice to the materials described herein Cypress Envirosystems does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or information described herein Cypress Envirosystems does not authorize its products for use in mission or safety critical systems or where a malfunctio...

Page 3: ...nstallation Overview 8 5 0 Operation 10 5 1 Configuration 10 5 2 Turning the WGR On and Off 10 5 3 Setting Sampling Rates 10 5 4 Accessing Node Identification Data 11 5 5 Accessing Informative Data Parameters in the WGR 11 5 6 Configuration and Setup Menus 12 6 0 Care and Maintenance 12 6 1 Calibration 12 6 2 Battery Life 12 7 0 Troubleshooting 12 8 0 Technical Specifications 13 9 0 Product Dispos...

Page 4: ... is being installed on Do not try to repair yourself as it contains no user serviceable parts Contact a qualified service technician for repairs See Section 10 0 Support for details 3 0 Description of the WGR The Cypress Envirosystems Wireless Gauge Reader WGR is designed to read manual gauges and transmit the data to a PC or data acquisition system The WGR is designed to be non invasive It is att...

Page 5: ...WGR is calibrated by a trained installation technician and ready for use 3 1 Sample Collection Samples are collected one of three ways Manual instantaneous reading The user can physically take a reading at the WGR Routine data collection A routine sampling interval between 1 and 65000 seconds can be programmed into the WGR When the WGR is on this is the sampling interval that data will be collecte...

Page 6: ... the Cypress Envirosystems Monitoring System This system can be setup one of two ways 3 3 Related Products The WGR sends data to the Cypress Envirosystems Blue Box Server which stores the data in a SQL server The WGR can communicate directly to the Blue Box Server or through Wireless Range Extenders Wireless Gauge Reader WGR Wireless Range Extender WRE Blue Box Server BBS ...

Page 7: ...Exit to Normal Sample Mode Menu Exit to Normal Sample Mode SETU P Enter Enter Exit Exit Exit Node ID Normal Update Rate Temperature Celsius WGR Firmware Version Restricted Exit Exit Restricted Exit Exit Restricted Exit 255 255 255 255 NODE 300 300 300 300 UPDT E Fast Sample Mode Medium Sample Mode Data Display Setup Menu Fast Sample Mode Every 5 Seconds for 5 Minutes Medium Sample Mode Every 30 Se...

Page 8: ... such as isopropyl alcohol to clean the gauge face Also make sure there are no deep scratches on the gauge window 3 For liquid filled gauges please make sure the gauge is filled completely Clean Gauge Dirty Gauges Step 2 Verify WGR functionality Turn on the WGR if it is in deep sleep if the display is off 1 Press sequence of buttons in succession within 5 seconds 2 The WGR display should say BOOT ...

Page 9: ...asp the gauge i No silicone bands should be used when fastening to a panel mount adapter ii Better adhesion is obtained if at least one thin silicone band is used to mount to a free standing gauge iii Some gauges have a very narrow lip around their face and it is helpful to build up 1 2 silicone bands next to the lip to give the WGR adapter a wider surface to grasp securely c The fingers of the ad...

Page 10: ...T 3 Once boot up is complete display should show 0 0 Off 1 Press to access menu 2 Press until the bottom right side of the display reads SETUP 3 Press to select this option The next screen should ask for the password and read PSWD 4 Press sequence of buttons The bottom right side of the display should read SHIP 5 Press to select this option The LCD should read SHIP briefly and then turn off 5 3 Se...

Page 11: ... The bottom right side of the display should read MED 3 Press to select this option Press to cancel and return to the main screen 4 Press during the modified sample mode to cancel and return to the normal sample mode 5 4 Accessing Node Identification Data Each WGR has a unique NODE ID identifier This NODE ID is a value between 0 and 255 and is used to identify the data within the database and the ...

Page 12: ...or the position of the WGR with respect to the gauge face is not shifted If the WGR is removed from gauge face contact a service technician to re calibrate the WGR Simply repositioning the WGR on the gauge may result in erroneous readings See Section 10 0 Support for contact information 6 2 Battery Life Each WGR comes with two lithium batteries Battery status can be monitored on the LCD of the WGR...

Page 13: ...rone to vibration can break needles If you suspect this is the problem contact a qualified service technician If you remove the WGR yourself to determine if this is the issue you will still need to have the WGR re calibrated iv The wireless connectivity of the WGR to the server is weak In some cases the wireless signal strength of a WGR to the server is affected by facility changes Weak connectivi...

Page 14: ...uarters to recycle the WGR See Section 10 0 Support for details 10 0 Support For additional support including configuration maintenance and troubleshooting please contact us Cypress Envirosystems 198 Champion Court San Jose CA 95134 1 888 987 3210 Email cys_support cypress com 11 0 Warranty Information Every product comes with a full one year parts and labor warranty Cypress Envirosystems monitori...

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