Zebra-Tech Hydro-Wiper, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...SELF CONTAINED HYDRO WIPER OPERATION MANUAL English 01 2018 V1 0...

Page 2: ...sh pressure 10 Securing the wiper cable 12 Mounting the wiper control housing 12 5 OPERATING THE HYDRO WIPER 13 Opening and closing the wiper control housing 13 Installing the battery 13 Setting the w...

Page 3: ...anted deposits such as mud The Hydro Wiper reduces the need for costly site visits to manually clean the instrument maintaining data integrity throughout long deployments This manual is supplied with...

Page 4: ...r minimal clock drift during long deployments Adjustable wipe angle Customisation Very robust for harsh field conditions Brush design that has been extensively field proven in extreme conditions aroun...

Page 5: ...k fill 100m Rated Teledyne connector Clock Accuracy 1 minute per year 0 40oC Construction Passivated Stainless steel Acetal Power Supply 6 x alkaline AA batteries Power Consumption Quiescent 0 02mA 80...

Page 6: ...dditional cable between the wiper and battery housing Customization Custom clamps brushes and arms Extended Battery Housing Twice the number of batteries 12 for extended deployment Extended Depth Rati...

Page 7: ...housing In addition to the batteries the wiper control housing contains the control electronics power switch wiper interval select switch and status LED An electrical cable connecting the wiper body t...

Page 8: ...ics On off power switch Wipe interval select switch Adjustable wipe angle pots Diagnostic LED indicator 8 WIPER CONTROL HOUSING Wipe interval selector switch Wipe angle adjustment controls On Off Swit...

Page 9: ...of cable required may vary depending on the type of installation Additional cable can be fitted at the factory when the Hydro Wiper is built Please specify the cable required when ordering FIELD TOOL...

Page 10: ...aces may occur If the brush pressure is insufficient contact between the brush and optical window will be lost and fouling may develop There are two methods to adjust the brush pressure depending on t...

Page 11: ...direction Tighten the nuts after adjustment 2 Horizontal brushes The brush pressure can easily be adjusted by sliding the sensor upwards or downwards in the clamp Do this by loosening the clamp screw...

Page 12: ...ure the wiper cable to avoid possible snags and fouling NOTE Do not allow the cable to constantly move with the water currents as fatigue and eventual failure may result SECURING THE WIPER CABLE Use t...

Page 13: ...ce the O ring before closing the lid Refer to the maintenance section of this manual for instructions on doing this INSTALLING THE BATTERY Switch the power switch to the off position Gently pull the b...

Page 14: ...field site Generally a wipe interval of 2 to 3 hours should prove sufficient to keep the sensor clean in moderate fouling conditions The wipe interval is controlled by the position of the wipe interva...

Page 15: ...ded Deployment Hydro Wiper also available The Hydro Wiper wipe interval timer starts 0 5 seconds after the power is switched on WIPE INTERVAL AND ESTIMATED BATTERY ENDURANCE DAYS Both the wipe angle a...

Page 16: ...the angle Park position determines where the wiper will stop between wipes Wipe angle determines how far the wiper will sweep Park Position Wipe Angle NOTE Ensure the Hydro Wiper is switched off when...

Page 17: ...ipe gearbox from damage in the event the wiper arm is subject to force or shock loading during deployment The Hydro Wiper routinely monitors the position of the wiper arm If the wiper arm is moved fro...

Page 18: ...he anode button simply unscrew the old one and swap it From 2017 anodes have been supplied with new Hydro Wipers as standard However anodes can be added to legacy Hydro Wipers Please contact Zebra Tec...

Page 19: ...er is not damaged in the event of the wiper arm becoming completely jammed by an obstruction NOTE The LED indicator will blink twice every 15 seconds when the Hydro Wiper has failed to complete the la...

Page 20: ...New Zealand Tel International 0064 3 548 0468 Fax International 0064 3 548 0466 Email enquiry zebra tech co nz For up to date information about the Hydro Wiper and other products available please visi...