OTT ecoLog 800, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Groundwater Datalogger OTT ecoLog 800 OTT ecoLog 800 3G English...

Page 2: ...ecoLog 800 3G only These operating instructions version 04 1016 cover the OTT ecoLog 800 3G software versions OTT ecoLog 800 firmware V 2 00 1 and later OTT ecoLog 800 3G firmware V 1 00 0 and later O...

Page 3: ...installation 25 9 Setting OTT ecoLog 800 3G operating parameters 26 9 1 Installing the OTT Water Logger Operating Program 26 9 2 Establishing the PC OTT ecoLog 800 3G communication link on site 26 9 3...

Page 4: ...4 19 Error messages 47 20 Troubleshooting remedy 47 21 Repair 49 22 Notes about the disposal of old units 49 23 Technical data 50 Appendix A Note on Declaration of Conformity 53...

Page 5: ...47 001 9 0 incl lithium battery D type 13 Ah 55 447 002 9 0 incl 2 x 1 5 V alkaline type C cell 55 447 005 9 0 Groundwater datalogger incl lithium battery DD type 26 Ah 55 449 001 9 0 incl lithium bat...

Page 6: ...ries 1 2x 96 800 003 9 5 LR14 AM 2 MN 1400 C type Desiccant capsules 97 100 296 9 5 2x in one aluminum bag Conductivity calibration solution 0 1 mS cm 1000 ml 55 495 350 9 5 0 5 mS cm 946 ml 55 495 35...

Page 7: ...pull it across sharp edges Do not make any changes or retrofits to the OTT ecoLog 800 3G If changes or retrofits are made all guarantee claims are voided Have a faulty OTT ecoLog 800 3G inspected and...

Page 8: ...er Logger Operating Pro gram PC software This software allows the system to be conveniently and flexibly tailored to a wide range of measurement requirements of a station The software can be set to pr...

Page 9: ...The OTT ecoLog 800 3G essentially con sists of three components communication unit pressure probe cable and pressure probe with datalogger OTT ecoLog 800 3G system length length of communication unit...

Page 10: ...OTT ecoLog 800 3G is to be shut off remove the batteries This will prevent the batteries from draining prematurely and will stop any recording of unusable measurements When transporting the OTT ecoLog...

Page 11: ...rion for replacing the batteries Battery voltage lower than about 1 9 V Replace the batteries Lithium batteries Criterion for replacing the batteries Ah drawn Lithium battery DD type approx 20 Ah Lith...

Page 12: ...of the communication unit approx 50 cm towards the pressure probe cable Communication unit Infrared interface Radio antenna SIM card slot Communication unit Pressure probe desiccant unit desiccant un...

Page 13: ...e wiring of the D type lithium battery below the heat shrinkable tubing must be located at the side or bottom Firmly close the Velcro strip around the lithium battery Slide the cap and the pipe casing...

Page 14: ...or bottom Firmly close the Velcro strip around the lithium battery Slide the cap and the pipe casing of the communication unit back up to the stop Please note Do not bend or pinch the lithium battery...

Page 15: ...ip above the battery holder Remove the battery holder from the battery compartment Remove the cap of the battery holder by rotating it counter clockwise Insert 2 alkaline batteries LR14 AM 2 MN 1400 C...

Page 16: ...Do not bend or pinch the battery holder lead Reinstall the screw fitting to the communication unit Slowly and carefully reinsert the communication unit into the observation well Close the top cap obs...

Page 17: ...e OTT ecoLog 800 3G Insert the SIM card into the silver coloured SIM card slot with the bevelled edge pointing left until you hear it clicking into place Make sure that the SIM card is fully inserted...

Page 18: ...e the hole on the side If required seal the cable feedthrough How to connect an external radio antenna Depending on the particular local situation diameter of the observation well type of the top cap...

Page 19: ...r adapter plate Special case observation wells beginning at 3 in diameter refer to 8 4 without top cap universal installation 4 adapter plate 6 adapter plate 3 adapter plate 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3...

Page 20: ...the observation well Slowly and carefully lower the pressure probe by means of the pressure probe cable Insert the communication unit into the observation well until the upper part of the communicati...

Page 21: ...wells Determine the current depth using a contact gauge and note the measured value Insert the pressure probe into the observation well Slowly and carefully lower the pressure probe into the observati...

Page 22: ...ation unit upper part Adapter plate Fig 11 Feed the communication unit and adapter plate into the observation well 4 adapter plate Cut out for contact gauge OTT top cap Communication unit upper part F...

Page 23: ...rs between the top cap and the infrared interface with the top cap closed Otherwise there will be a risk of damaging the infrared interface when the top cap is closed refer to Fig 14 Attach the univer...

Page 24: ...in observation wells of 3 and above Example 4 observation well Minimum clearance A of the upper hole to the upper edge of the opened top cap 43 mm Universal suspension bracket Communication unit Comm...

Page 25: ...nsion bracket Slowly and carefully lower the pressure probe into the observation well with the pressure probe cable Pass the communication unit through the holes of the universal suspension bracket un...

Page 26: ...described which is a pre requisite for the sub sequent steps The following description illustrates the various methods of estab lishing this communication link The communication between the OTT ecoLog...

Page 27: ...ws NT operating systems 9 3 Establishing the communication link from remote OTT ecoLog 800 Note A remote communication connection can only be established with the OTT ecoLog 800 not the OTT ecoLog 800...

Page 28: ...sensor refer to Chapter 10 Remove the OTT DuoLink OTT IrDA Link USB reading head Close the top cap observation well cover Setting up the cyclic data transmission via SMS 1 Enable the SMS data transmi...

Page 29: ...M PIN for the SIM card used should be dis abled Otherwise enter the SIM PIN for advanced operation in the Modem ITC tab Click the OK button 1 For further information refer to online help OTT ecoLog 80...

Page 30: ...erval values Authorize Roaming Allows the cellular modem to book into other external cellular networks not only into the cellular network specified by the SIM card This might be of importance in regio...

Page 31: ...ial number Site name ecoLog 800 1 Water level Pressure Temperature Parameter number 0001 0002 Measurement type Water level depth Unit m C Decimal places 2 2 Sample interval 1 h 1 h Storage interval 1...

Page 32: ...operating program loads the configuration 9 6 Importing exporting an OTT ecoLog 800 3G configuration To transfer an OTT ecoLog 800 3G configuration e g via USB flash drive or e mail the Import Export...

Page 33: ...t Station Configuration XML From the File menu select the Export Hydras 3 XML function In the OTT ecoLog 800 3G XML configuration window check the file name select the storage location and click Store...

Page 34: ...to make observer entries This requires the SMS info feature to be enabled and set up For more information please refer to online help in the operating program How to set the Observer options Start th...

Page 35: ...e and time After reading in and accepting into the OTT Hydras 3 user software this information can be displayed in the evaluation window of a sensor using the Info Data Station Displays function Obser...

Page 36: ...vailable in the raw data directory of the operating program If necessary Change to the View Export data function to display export measured values and or to export to another software application Clic...

Page 37: ...he OTT Hydras 3 user software How to export the data Step 1 Make export settings Click the View Export data button in the start window In the View Export data window click the Export options button re...

Page 38: ...sired area Zoom out F12 function key Print graphic From the File menu select the Print function Close graphic From the File menu select the Exit function or How to display data numerically Click the V...

Page 39: ...s lost you can no longer configure or parameterize the OTT ecoLog 800 3G on this PC If this occurs contact OTT HydroService The password assigned here only applies to the operating program installed o...

Page 40: ...e Save to device button Warning Reset OTT ecoLog 800 3G and delete data memory additionally Confirm by clicking No The OTT ecoLog 800 3G is now protected against unauthorized operation Please note If...

Page 41: ...coLog 800 3G and opens the OTT ecoLog 800 3G date time window If necessary click the Refresh button The OTT ecoLog 800 3G reads the date and time again If necessary Adjust the desired values in the tw...

Page 42: ...ility an updated version of the OTT ecoLog 800 3G firmware can be found on the internet site www ott com in the myOTT area How to update the firmware Download the new version of the firmware File e g...

Page 43: ...sensors for the conductivity sensor with soapy water and cotton buds Lime scale deposits can be removed using a common household scale remover Make sure to follow the use and safety instructions for t...

Page 44: ...mmunication unit approximately 1 m out of the observation well a second person would be useful Remove the screw fitting from the communication unit Slide the cap and pipe casing of the communication u...

Page 45: ...the calibration is to determine the so called cell constant for the con ductivity sensor To do this it is necessary to check the zero point and to carry out a conductivity measurement with a standardi...

Page 46: ...tan taneous value measurement again and continuously updates it Wait until the values for conductivity and temperature do not change for sever al updates The operating program displays the current and...

Page 47: ...reasons they may also occur occasionally during regular operation Internal errors indicate a device fault if they occur repeatedly 20 Troubleshooting remedy No communication possible operating progra...

Page 48: ...rect Check configuration1 for advanced operation refer to online help Alkaline batteries only OTT ecoLog 800 Battery voltage lower than approx 1 9 V Replace the batteries Lithium battery Battery exhau...

Page 49: ...the European Union In accordance with the European Union guideline 2002 96 EC OTT takes back old devices within the member countries of the European Union and disposes of them in an appropriate way Th...

Page 50: ...tery DD type 3 6 V 26 Ah or 2 x 1 5 V alkaline battery C cell 2 Conductivity Measuring ranges 0 001 2 000 mS cm 0 10 100 00 mS cm Resolution 0 001 2 000 mS cm 0 001 mS cm 0 10 100 00 mS cm 0 01 mS cm...

Page 51: ...mum supply voltage during transmission via cellular network Sample interval 5 seconds 24 hours Storage interval mean interval 5 seconds 24 hours Individually configurable functions Basic or advanced o...

Page 52: ...Seals Viton Separating membrane Al2O3 ceramics 96 Cable jacket PUR Communication unit housing Aluminum PA GF Conductivity sensor ABS graphite electrodes and stainless steel 1 4539 904L Type of protec...

Page 53: ...dix A Note on Declaration of Conformity If necessary you can download the current version of the Declaration of Conformity for the OTT ecoLog 800 3G from our website as a PDF file www ott com resource...

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Page 56: ...Document number 55 447 001 B E 04 1016 OTT Hydromet GmbH Ludwigstra e 16 87437 Kempten Germany Phone 49 831 5617 0 Fax 49 831 5617 209 info ott com www ott com...