sebaKMT Sebalog N3, User Manual

Page 1: ...ncy Logger Sebalog N3 1 08 2011 ENG Mess und Ortungstechnik Measuring and Locating Technologies Elektrizit tsnetze Power Networks Kommunikationsnetze Communication Networks Rohrleitungsnetze Water Net...

Page 2: ...Consultation with SebaKMT 2...

Page 3: ...Seba Dynatronic Mess und Ortungstechnik GmbH Hagenuk KMT Kabelmesstechnik GmbH Dr Herbert Iann Str 6 D 96148 Baunach Phone 49 9544 68 0 Fax 49 9544 22 73 R deraue 41 D 01471 Radeburg Dresden Phone 49...

Page 4: ...nths from the date of delivery Each component supplied by SebaKMT within the context of warranty will also be covered by this warranty for the remaining period of time but for 90 days at least Each me...

Page 5: ...e user interface 20 4 4 Basics of operation 21 4 5 User mode 23 4 6 Making a connection 24 4 6 1 Connection between the Commander and logger 24 4 6 2 Connection between the Commander and PC 24 4 7 Swi...

Page 6: ...ers in the Commander 47 6 3 Programming the loggers 50 6 4 Installing the loggers 53 6 5 Reading out the measured data 54 6 5 1 Quick query of the workgroup 54 6 5 2 Standard query of a single logger...

Page 7: ...for leak noises and then put them back in a new zone for example This allows all the zones in a pipe system to be checked in succession for leaks However the loggers can also be left in the same zone...

Page 8: ...adio signals from the loggers and therefore extend the wireless link between the loggers and Commander GSM box 3 is used as the interface between the logger network and control centre during wireless...

Page 9: ...ection IP68 The Sebalog N 3 Commander is specified by the following technical parameters Parameter Value Display 6 VGA colour display 640 x 480 pixels Wireless interface bidirectional Frequency Transm...

Page 10: ...Operating temperature 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage temperature 25 to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Dimensions L x W x H 200 x 100 x 60 mm Weight 450 g Degree of protection IP22 The repeaters in the Sebalog N...

Page 11: ...F Storage temperature 25 to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Dimensions L x W x H 170 x 140 x 100 mm Weight 1 000 g Degree of protection IP67 The Log RI wireless interface in the Sebalog N 3 system is specified by...

Page 12: ...tion Description Item No LOG CDR 3 Commander 3 820024391 LOG CDR 3 T Carrier bag for Commander 3 820025752 LK 14 Vehicle charger cable 3 5 m long 81003758 Antenna 868 MHz with magnet MAG3 900 TNC 1220...

Page 13: ...nd the shorter the distance from the logger to the leak In order to analyse the recorded measurements the noise loggers must be read after measuring i e the data in the loggers is accessed wirelessly...

Page 14: ...e combines the three measurement results level frequency and ESA value determined for the quietest noise in a measuring period If a noise logger has been switched off i e it has stood on its head for...

Page 15: ...formation on the approximate distance in relation to other loggers The measurement results gathered by the logger can be queried later using a reading device Commander Reader PC The quietest noise of...

Page 16: ...h identification number ID Each logger has its own six digit identification number Type plate The last six digits of the serial number SN on the type plate of the device are identical to the ID Markin...

Page 17: ...recording of the last measuring window is saved as an audio file 3 seconds in length Circular buffering is used with the oldest stored measuring window being deleted after 100 measurements 3 5 Power s...

Page 18: ...measuring After measuring the recorded data in the loggers can be queried with the Commander Both current and older data can be displayed on the device s screen and analysed in greater detail Further...

Page 19: ...tion Selector knob ESC button I O button Device on off Backlight on off Charging indicator light Lights up red external supply battery is being charged Socket for USB link to PC and for connecting an...

Page 20: ...ed data of the workgroup Functions for programming and reading loggers Functions for displaying playing back and analysing data etc Functions for managing loggers in the Commander etc Back to the next...

Page 21: ...ime to return to the previous menu level Pressing the ESC button once makes the hidden main menu bar reappear Pressing it a second time takes you back directly to the start screen With the aid of the...

Page 22: ...riangular symbol in the header of a column indicates which criterion is selected and whether the loggers are arranged in descending or ascending order Examples of possible settings ESA sorting by ESA...

Page 23: ...its simpler menu structure In Professional mode all the functions of the device are available to the user This allows the system to be better adapted to the user s requirements and conditions on site...

Page 24: ...te on the Commander The Commander must be operated in Professional mode to connect it to the PC Proceed as follows Step Description 1 Select the button in the main menu bar 2 In the next menu select t...

Page 25: ...h of this period a maximum of 4 minutes can be adjusted in the system settings see page 26 4 8 System settings You can use the System settings menu to customise various device settings to the needs of...

Page 26: ...e line enter the current date for the Commander day month year Backlight switch off Select a period of time for the backlight until it is switched off automatically never continuous backlight Turn off...

Page 27: ...at regular intervals You can specify how often there is a signal or a message always acoustic signal each time the Commander detects a logger only once if logger found acoustic signal only when a log...

Page 28: ...ettings menu with the ESC button In Professional mode saving is automatic when exiting the menu 4 9 Performing a hardware reset If the Commander stops responding to inputs from the selector knob or bu...

Page 29: ...e the battery first see page 30 2 Download the latest firmware archive from www sebakmt com and extract it to a directory on your PC 3 Connect the PC and Commander together via USB see page 24 4 Copy...

Page 30: ...ect alignment of the plug As soon as the Commander is connected to the external power supply its battery is charged up automatically This is shown by the red charging indicator light and by the arrow...

Page 31: ...ymbols and in the first line of the menu select the Easy mode setting from the list The screen might not be displaying the correct language The language can be changed in the system settings menu Begi...

Page 32: ...the measurement session Result The selected group is now registered in the Commander as the workgroup In the main menu the name of the workgroup is shown at the bottom left of the display area Each lo...

Page 33: ...ect the Prepare loggers button Result The workgroup is shown The name of the group is at the very top of the display and all the loggers in the group are listed underneath 2 Select the Prog Group butt...

Page 34: ...as yet been possible The Stop button can be used to cancel programming at any time It can be recommenced with the Start button The procedure ends automatically once all the loggers in the group have b...

Page 35: ...l tilt switch will switch the logger off after 3 minutes Loggers with the mark facing upwards are switched on Loggers with the mark facing downwards are switched off If the logger cannot be attached a...

Page 36: ...g N 3 noise loggers Logger on the valve rod of an underground hydrant Logger on an underground hydrant Logger with an angle adapter on the valve rod Logger with an angle adapter on the hydrant claw Lo...

Page 37: ...is used Groups with an L before the name can only be read using Lift Shift i e all the loggers in the group are collected and then read together Groups with a P before the name can only be read using...

Page 38: ...e probability of a leak No colour Leak probability low leak threshold was not exceeded Grey Leak probability not available logger in configuration mode was switched off during or after the measurement...

Page 39: ...of the quietest noise in the measuring period The message has a coloured background The colour shows straightaway whether the programmed leak threshold has been exceeded or not during the measuring p...

Page 40: ...e the Commander has received and saved the measured data from all the loggers in the group During Patrolling the complete measured data set is only transferred to the Commander from loggers in leak st...

Page 41: ...up the measured values To call up the measured data of a logger proceed as follows Step Description 1 In the main menu select the Display logger data button Result The loggers in the workgroup are li...

Page 42: ...e noise Blue Yellow 0 Hz 2 500 Hz The point where the two green lines intersect marks the quietest recording in the displayed measurement the so called leak value Leak value lowest value to be display...

Page 43: ...me of the recording are shown To do so apply the button and turn the selector knob Apply the button again to end the function Details This function opens a new window on the screen It shows the config...

Page 44: ...language from the list 6 1 2 Checking the system settings Before a measuring session check that the Commander s system settings are up to date and correct see page 25 The date and time settings in par...

Page 45: ...the registered logger groups are listed The workgroup is marked with an X in the view To turn another logger group into the workgroup select the list and then a group To create a completely new logge...

Page 46: ...uration data of the original group but contains no measured data at all First select the particular group in the list and then select the Copy button In the following screen views enter the group mode...

Page 47: ...er button 2 Switch the logger on Result Directly after it is switched on the logger sends a signal with its identification number a few times Once the logger is detected by the Commander New ID found...

Page 48: ...ed comment of a logger in the displayed group Proceed as follows Step Description 1 Select the logger in the list to change its comment 2 Apply the Change comment button and use the displayed keyboard...

Page 49: ...nd answer the confirmation query with Yes Result The logger is no longer contained in the list If the logger is not contained in any other existing group it is simultaneously de registered from the Co...

Page 50: ...nd then to switch them back on again Loggers can be reliably programmed in configuration mode Proceed as follows to open the configuration window for a logger Step Description 1 Select the symbol in t...

Page 51: ...en in the subsequent day If 20 measurement values per measuring window is specified the logger only has to be read after 5 measuring days Leak threshold value Noise level from which to classify a nois...

Page 52: ...Explanation Number of seconds after which a logger in group mode Patrol repeats the transmission of the recorded measured data during the time span entered in radio signal only The shorter the transm...

Page 53: ...be used to cancel and continue the procedure at any time Data transfer ends automatically once all the loggers in the group have been successfully programmed Result The configuration data is transfer...

Page 54: ...rts reading data of a Network group from the GSM Box When this button is applied reading immediately begins for the current workgroup Make sure a wireless connection with the loggers or the GSM Box ca...

Page 55: ...the display automatically switches to the menu for showing the measured data see page 42 An error message appears if the data transfer fails Ensure the Commander is in the wireless range of the logger...

Page 56: ...screen Use the View button to call up the measured data of the highlighted logger To call up the data of another logger in the list select the list and then the logger The measured data is shown If t...

Page 57: ...d choose a logger for comparison The following view appears on the screen The two diagrams show the values of the loggers graphically The values of the logger selected first are above the values of th...

Page 58: ...results there and then from the loggers indicating a high leak probability The logger used for the real time measurement must be switched on and ready for wireless operation You can install a logger...

Page 59: ...tional Minimum value of the display leak value Left hand field ESA value of the recording Centre field Noise level in dB for the quietest measurement Right hand field Frequency of the noise in Hz Curr...

Page 60: ...r is read It must be queried separately To query audio data in a logger proceed as follows Step Description 1 In Easy mode In Professional mode select the button in the main menu select the symbol in...

Page 61: ...the drop down list at the very top of the screen Result The menu for playing back audio files opens 4 Select the logger list and then the logger from which you wish to play back the audio data A note...

Page 62: ...ss scale All the other frequencies occurring are shown in relation to this You can move the vertical green line in the diagram in order to view in greater detail the frequencies at individual points o...

Page 63: ...have to be programmed after being switched on It can simply remain in configuration mode instead see page 14 To record a noise directly a logger must be switched on installed on the pipe and located...

Page 64: ...ugh above the surface to be received properly during patrolling In such cases a repeater can be used The repeater passes on the logger s radio signal therefore extending the wireless link In principle...

Page 65: ...ashes green three times Regular blue flashing then indicates that the repeater is switched on and ready to receive To switch off the repeater keep the magnet at the On Off contact field for a few seco...

Page 66: ...own list at the very top of the screen 3 Select the logger list and then the logger to be connected to the repeater If the respective reader is already preset apply the Select Repeater button Result A...

Page 67: ...now paired with each other Any communication with the logger now automatically takes place via the repeater This is the case until the repeater is switched back off When installing the repeater you s...