Hach FL900 Series Manual de usuario
DOC026.53.80015
FL900 Series Flow Logger
06/2018, Edition 9
User Manual
Table of Contents
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 3
General information.................................................................................................. 4
Safety information........................................................................................................ 4
Use of hazard information.................................................................................... 4
Precautionary labels............................................................................................. 5
Confined space precautions................................................................................. 5
Certification.................................................................................................................. 5
Wireless modem certification....................................................................................... 6
Cellular devices........................................................................................................... 6
Product overview......................................................................................................... 8
Product components ................................................................................................... 9
Apply power to the Logger ................................................................................... 9
Install the batteries....................................................................................................... 9
Attach an external power supply (optional)................................................................ 11
System startup.......................................................................................................... 12
Install FSDATA Desktop on a computer.................................................................... 12
Attach the logger to the computer.............................................................................. 12
Attach a sensor or external devices to the logger...................................................... 12
Attach an external module......................................................................................... 13
Attach a sampler........................................................................................................ 13
User interface ........................................................................................................... 14
Program a unit equipped with a modem........................................................ 14
Set up the wireless account....................................................................................... 14
Install a SIM card................................................................................................ 16
Attach an antenna (wireless option)................................................................... 17
Add the logger to the FSDATA Server............................................................... 18
Configure the logger for remote communication................................................ 18
Verify the telemetry (wireless option)................................................................. 19
Verify the telemetry with FSDATA Desktop........................................................ 20
Troubleshooting telemetry.................................................................................. 20
Use the mobile SMS option................................................................................ 20
Modbus communication....................................................................................... 20
Basic setup................................................................................................................. 20
Make a basic logger program.................................................................................... 20
Calibrate the sensor with the Cal Wizard................................................................... 21
Site installation ........................................................................................................ 22
Hang from a cable..................................................................................................... 22
Install on a wall bracket............................................................................................. 23
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 23
Clean the instrument.................................................................................................. 23
Replace the batteries................................................................................................. 24
Replace the desiccant............................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 24
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specification Details
Dimensions (W x D x H) 25.4 x 22 x 40 cm (10.0 x 8.7 x 16.0 in.)
Enclosure PC/ABS structural foam
Environmental rating NEMA 6P/IP68 (24 hours at 1.8 m (6 ft) submersion)
Weight (model FL900) 4.5 kg (10 lb) with no batteries, 6.3 kg (14 lb) with 2 batteries and 8.2 kg (18 lb)
with 4 batteries
Operating temperature –18 to 60 ºC (0 to 140 ºF) at 95% RH
Storage temperature –40 to 60 ºC (–40 to 140 ºF)
Power requirements 8 to 18 VDC from batteries or external power source, 2.5 W max
Battery life Varies with sensor type, logging intervals, telemetry and environment.
For a 15 minute logging interval, with no modem, four 6 V lantern batteries at
room temperature:
• Flo-tote 3 sensor 306 days
• Area Velocity sensor with AV9000 Analyzer 296 days
• Flo-Dar sensor 185 days
• Ultrasonic sensor 456 days
Note: For longer deployments use with Long Life Battery, PN 8542900.
Installation category I
Protection class III
Pollution degree 4
Sensor ports 1, 2 or 4 ports
Connectors Stainless steel connectors
Datalog channels 16 maximum
Alarms Maximum of 16 channel alarms with high/high, high, low, low/low options.
System alarms include low battery, low RTC battery, low slate memory, slate
memory full, sensor time out, sensor ID.
Alarm actions Start the sampler, change the log interval, change the call interval, send an e-
mail or a text message (SMS) from logger or server.
Note: SMS rates may apply. Not all alarm types may be available with all cellular carriers and
service plans.
Logging intervals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 or 60 minutes
Primary and secondary intervals for dynamic logging
Data storage Event log: 1000 events maximum in non-volatile flash memory
Sample history: 2000 sample events maximum in non-volatile flash memory
Datalog: 325,000 data points; 1128 days for 3 channels at 15-minute log
intervals
PC communication USB
RS232 (Baud rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200)
Remote communication
(optional)
Wireless modem: 3G, 4G LTE (Verizon); 3G, 4G LTE, PTCRB (USA and
Canada)
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Specification Details
Protocols Modbus RTU (RS232)
Mobile-Terminated SMS
Mobile-Originated SMS
Timebase accuracy ±0.002%, synchronized every 24 hours with server software and modem
Supported sensors Flo-Dar, Flo-Dar with SVS, Flo-Tote, Rain Gauge, Ultrasonic, Submerged Area
Velocity1, Sigma 9501
Sampler interface Compatible with Sigma 900 Standard, Sigma 900 Max, Hach SD900 and
AS950 to support set point sampling, flow-pacing and sample history logging
Certifications Logger: CE
Optional AC power supply: UL/CSA standards (cETLus)/CE
Modems: FCC, IC, others may be available—contact the manufacturer for more
information.
Warranty 1 year
General information
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to
make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
Revised editions are found on the manufacturer’s website.
Safety information
N O T I C E
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including,
without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent
permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install
appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. Pay
attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this
equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.
Use of hazard information
D A N G E R
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
N O T I C E
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that requires special
emphasis.
1This device attaches through an external module.
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Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument
could occur if not observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a
precautionary statement.
This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid potential
injury. If on the instrument, refer to the instruction manual for operation or safety information.
This symbol indicates that a risk of electrical shock and/or electrocution exists.
This symbol indicates the presence of devices sensitive to Electro-static Discharge (ESD) and
indicates that care must be taken to prevent damage with the equipment.
This symbol indicates radio waves.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public
disposal systems. Return old or end-of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to
the user.
Confined space precautions
D A N G E R
Explosion hazard. Training in pre-entry testing, ventilation, entry procedures, evacuation/rescue
procedures and safety work practices is necessary before entering confined spaces.
The information that follows is supplied to help users understand the dangers and risks that are
associated with entry into confined spaces.
On April 15, 1993, OSHA's final ruling on CFR 1910.146, Permit Required Confined Spaces, became
law. This standard directly affects more than 250,000 industrial sites in the United States and was
created to protect the health and safety of workers in confined spaces.
Definition of a confined space:
A confined space is any location or enclosure that has (or has the immediate potential for) one or
more of the following conditions:
• An atmosphere with an oxygen concentration that is less than 19.5% or more than 23.5% and/or a
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) concentration that is more than 10 ppm.
• An atmosphere that can be flammable or explosive due to gases, vapors, mists, dusts or fibers.
• Toxic materials which upon contact or inhalation can cause injury, impairment of health or death.
Confined spaces are not designed for human occupancy. Confined spaces have a restricted entry
and contain known or potential hazards. Examples of confined spaces include manholes, stacks,
pipes, vats, switch vaults and other similar locations.
Standard safety procedures must always be obeyed before entry into confined spaces and/or
locations where hazardous gases, vapors, mists, dusts or fibers can be present. Before entry into a
confined space, find and read all procedures that are related to confined space entry.
Certification
Canadian Radio Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation, IECS-003, Class A:
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Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations: CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A).
Cet appareil numérique de classe A répond à toutes les exigences de la réglementation canadienne
sur les équipements provoquant des interférences.
FCC Part 15, Class "A" Limits
Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. The equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. The equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their expense. The following techniques can be used to reduce
interference problems:
1. Disconnect the equipment from its power source to verify that it is or is not the source of the
interference.
2. If the equipment is connected to the same outlet as the device experiencing interference, connect
the equipment to a different outlet.
3. Move the equipment away from the device receiving the interference.
4. Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the interference.
5. Try combinations of the above.
Wireless modem certification
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. The equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. The equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this wireless communication equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Any
change to the equipment will void the Industry Canada certification and FCC grant. Changes and
modifications include any modifications to the wireless modems and associated antennas, including
antenna cables. Follow the manufacturer recommendations for product installation, configuration and
wireless operation.
Cellular devices
N O T I C E
Network and access point security is the responsibility of the customer that uses the wireless instrument. The
manufacturer will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages caused by a breach
in network security.
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WARNING
Pacemaker precautions. If electromagnetic interference (EMI) occurs, it can either:
• Stop the stimulating pulses from the pacemaker that control the rhythm of the heart.
• Cause the pacemaker to supply the pulses irregularly.
• Cause the pacemaker to ignore the rhythm of the heart and supply pulses at a set interval.
Current research shows that cellular devices are not a significant health problem for most pacemaker
wearers. However, persons with pacemakers should use precautions to make sure that their device
does not cause a problem. Keep the device a minimum of 20 cm (7.9 in.) from the user.
CAUTION
Electromagnetic radiation hazard. Make sure that the antenna is kept at a minimum distance of 20 cm
(7.9 in.) from all personnel in normal use. The antenna cannot be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitters.
CAUTION
Electromagnetic radiation hazard. In portable applications, do not use the modem within 20 cm (7.9 in.)
of the user.
Regulatory RF device approvals
Modem MTSMC-LAT3 (Equipment Class: PCS Licensed Transmitter, LTE/3G module):
• FCC: Approved as a Modular Device with a TCB Grant of Authorization. FCC ID: RI7LE910NAV2
• IC: Approved as a Modular Device with Certificat D'Acceptabilite' Technique C-REL ID: 5131A-
LE910NAV2
Modem MTSMC-LVW3 (PCS Licensed Transmitter, LTE/3G module):
• FCC: Approved as a Modular Device with a TCB Grant of Authorization. FCC ID: RI7LE910SVV2
• IC: Approved as a Modular Device with Certificat D'Acceptabilite' Technique C-REL ID: 5131A-
LE910SVV2
Table 1 Cellular Modem: MTSMC-LAT3
FCC rule parts Frequency bands (MHz) Maximum output power (Watts)
22, 24, 27 700 (B12/ B13), 850 (B5), 1700 (B4), 1900 (B2) 0.232
Cellular Modem MTSMC-LAT3—FCC Grant Notes & Conditions :
Single Modular Approval. Power output listed is conducted. This device is approved for mobile and
fixed use with respect to RF exposure compliance, and may only be marketed to OEM installers. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter, as described in this filing, must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Installers and end-users must be provided
with operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Maximum permitted antenna
gain/cable loss: 6.63 dBi for 700 MHz & 850 MHz; 6.00 dBi for 1700 MHz; 8.51 dBi for 1900 MHz.
Table 2 Cellular Modem: MTSMC-LVW3
FCC rule parts Frequency bands (MHz) Maximum output power (Watts)
24, 27 700 (B13), 1700 (B4), 1900 (B2) 0.219
Cellular Modem MTSMC-LVW3—FCC Grant Notes & Conditions :
Single Modular Approval. Power output listed is conducted. This device is approved for mobile and
fixed use with respect to RF exposure compliance, and may only be marketed to OEM installers. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter, as described in this filing, must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Installers and end-users must be provided
with operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Maximum permitted antenna
gain/cable loss: 6.94 dBi for 700 MHz; 6.00 dBi for 1700 MHz; 9.01 dBi for 1900 MHz.
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Product overview
The FL900 series flow loggers are used in open-channel flow monitoring studies such as inflow &
infiltration (I&I), combined sewer overflow (CSO), capacity and planning and storm water runoff
monitoring.
Data is collected from attached sensors and logged for future retrieval. The sensors can be added or
changed in the field. Depending on the model, up to four sensors can be connected. The data can be
retrieved directly through a USB or RS232 cable or remotely through a wireless network with
FSDATA Desktop and FSDATA server software. The FL900 Series loggers can also connect to an
external power source, rain gauge or be used to pace a Sigma or Hach sampler.
The wireless option and the number of available connectors varies with the model of the logger.
Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Figure 1 Connectors—side 1
1 Sensor (all models) 3 Computer—USB or RS232 cable (all models)
2 Sensor (FL902, FL904 only) 4 Auxiliary—external power or sampler (all but FL900)
Figure 2 Connectors—side 2
1 Sensor (FL904 only) 3 Antenna option (all but FL900)
2 Sensor (FL904 only) 4 Rain gauge (all but FL900)
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