Section 2 | Installation
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2 Installation
Ensure unit is not exposed to high heat levels due to sun strike etc.
– user to provide sun screen to
prevent extreme temperatures if required
2.1 Equipment Supplied
The basic TideMaster system comprises the following:
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TideMaster Logger unit, with batteries
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TideMaster Mounting Bracket
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Data lead
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Windows software (TideMaster Express)
There is then an option of
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Pressure Transducer with 20m vented signal cable and mounting bracket
or
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VRS-20 Radar Level Sensor with 5m of cable, junction box and mounting bracket
2.2 Setting Up
2.2.1 TideMaster Logging Unit
The TideMaster and mounting bracket must be mounted ABOVE the highest expected water line
(HAT)
The unit is supplied with a mounting bracket and screws for the user to fix the unit to a convenient surface.
A template for the mounting screws is supplied in Section 12.
The TideMaster is fixed to the wall bracket with the use of the supplied metal T-bar. The TideMaster should
be placed in the bracket and the metal bar slid into place from the top. The bar can be locked in place with
the use of the supplied screw. (NB. This can only be done before mounting the bracket to the wall)
For removal of the bar, it can be pushed up from the bottom of the housing until it can be reached at the top
and removed. When removing the bar, care should be taken to support the TideMaster.
If the logger is installed, but not in use [i.e. cables not fitted] then ensure the connector covers are fitted to
protect the pins.
2.2.2 Pressure Transducer
A mounting bracket is provided for the transducer. The transducer should be located below the lowest
expected water level so that it does not dry out. For reference, the transducer pressure diaphragm [and
therefore the pressure reference] is marked by the dark band on the transducer. A screw-on end cap
protects the transducer. If this is removed for cleaning out of sediment, then care should be taken not to
damage the diaphragm itself.
The transducer cable should be attached to convenient parts of the mounting structure with cable ties or
clips [not supplied]. Care should be taken not to squeeze or crush the cable so that the vented tube within
the cable becomes closed.
The transducer cable should be connected to the connector on the TideMaster marked “TIDE”.
The transducer is provided with an integral 20m length of signal cable. Excess length can be coiled up, or
the cable shortened.
