User Guide

Software Version 1

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Introduction to S&DL mini and Software

1.1 1.2 1.3 Level S&DL Barometer Temperature

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System Requirements Software Installation Startup, Configuration and Settings

4.1 4.2 Communicating with a USB port Data Directory S&DL mini Information Settings Setting up Channel Information Setting up the S&DL mini Time Program S&DL mini Settings Starting and Stopping the S&DL mini Saving and Retrieving Default Settings Graph Manipulation and Zoom Function Data Compensation

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S&DL mini Settings

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6

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Data Control Window

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Current Reading Window File Export and Print Function Installation and Maintenance of S&DL mini
9.1 Installation 9.1.1 Suspended Installations - Suspension Wire Installation - Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation 9.1.2 S&DL Barometer Installation 9.1.3 S&DL Placement S&DL mini Maintenance

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S&DL mini Quick Start Guide 10.0 Trouble Shooting Guide 11.0 Notandums Warning/Caution Notices

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1.0 Introduction
This Instruction manual describes the S&DL mini software version 1, installation, use and maintenance of the S&DL mini in general. The S&DL mini software is used to view existing logger settings, program new settings, launch logging sessions, monitor current readings, download and view data and export data. The S&DL mini is designed to measure groundwater and surface water levels and temperature. The S&DL mini measures both temperature and temperature compensated water levels. Table 1.1 outlines the general specifications for the S&DL mini. Table 1.2 details important technical specifications. The S&DL mini is programmed using either a desktop or laptop computer, which connects to the S&DL mini via an optical reader cable. The optical reader cable uses an infrared data reader connected to the S&DL mini and a USB or RS232 Serial port to communicate information to and from the S&DL mini and computer.

Table 1.1 General S&DL mini Specifications

Wetted Materials Battery Life Clock Accuracy Operating Temperature Communication Dimensions Weight Barometer Dimensions Barometer Weight Titanium Aluminum Nitride PVD coated 316 Stainless Steel, Viton, Buna up to 8 years Better than 1 second/day @20C - 20 to 50C RS232 / USB 22 mm x 125 mm 160 g 22 mm x 125 mm 160 g

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1.1 Level
The S&DL mini uses a state of the art Stainless Steel Piezoresistive Silicon pressure transducer. The stainless steel transducer provides water level readings that are reliable and consistent. The S&DL mini measures total (absolute) pressure. When the S&DL mini is operating in open air, it is recording barometric pressure and converting that pressure reading to its water level equivalent above the minis pressure zero point of 9.500m. When submerged, it is recording the combination of barometric pressure and water head pressure. The S&DL mini converts the total pressure reading to its corresponding water level equivalent. Actual water level is obtained by compensating for barometric pressure.

Table 1.2 S&DL mini Model 4800 range, memory and technical specifications Specifications
Ranges Max. No. of Readings Measurements Level Sensor Normalization Accuracy Water Level Fluctuation Range (at sea level) 5m, 10m, 20m, 30m, 100m, 1.5m (Barometer) 2 x 30,000 Linear Linear 0.5 sec to 99 hrs Stainless Steel Piezoresistive Silicon Transducer Auto Temp Compensation (to 1%FS from 0C to 40C) 0.1% FS (0C to 40C) 5m = 4m 10m = 9m 20m = 19m 30m = 29m 100m = 99m 5m = 0.12cm 10m = 0.16cm 20m = 0.20cm 30m = 0.29cm 100m = 0.5cm Platinum RTD -20C to 50C 0.3C 0.1C

Resolution

Temperature Sensor Range Accuracy Resolution

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1.2 Barometer
The Barometer is and should be treated exactly as an S&DL mini. The Barometers only differentiating feature is that it has a small level monitoring range of 1.5m for monitoring barometric fluctuation. Using an S&DL Barometer is the most accurate and convenient method of obtaining atmospheric pressure. When properly programmed, the S&DL Barometer can avoid barometric data time lags and any errors introduced due to moisture buildup, kinking or damage to vented cable. The Barometric Compensation Wizard in the S&DL mini software simplifies the adjustment of the level measurements for barometric pressure changes, by using the synchronized data from all S&DL Minis on site and the site Barometer. Manual methods can be employed to determine the absolute water level using barometric records collected on-site or available from a local weather station (i.e. Airport). If manually compensating for barometric pressure, export to a spreadsheet program to manipulate data.

1.3 Temperature
The S&DL mini records temperature compensated water level. Groundwater and surface water temperature measurements are particularly important in situations where temperatures may fluctuate significantly, and when temperature is used in determining liquid level, viscosity and the calculation of certain temperature dependent contaminant reaction rates. Temperature measurements will be recorded between -20 to +50C, but level recordings are only compensated for temperature within the range 0-40C.

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2 System Requirements
The minimal hardware and software requirements for software installation and operation:
Hardware Memory: 32MB or more Display: VGA: 800 x 600 pixels, 256 color Ports: USB or RS232 Serial port Software OS: Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP

Serial Communication Port Setting for S&DL mini communications:

Bits per second Data bits Stop bits Flow control 9600 8 1 None

3 Software Installation
Place the S&DL mini CD in the CD ROM drive. Open Windows Explorer and double click the setup.exe icon. At this point Windows will prompt through the remainder of the installation process. Figure 3.1 shows the S&DL mini Installation Wizard. Restart the computer after installation is completed. Program Directory: C:Program file/OYO/S&DL mini

Figure 3-1 Software Installation Wizard

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4 Startup, Configurations and Settings
Startup To Start S&DL mini, click the S&DL mini icon The user can also start the program by clicking the Start button and selecting Program Files OYO S&DL mini 1 S&DL mini.exe. Communication Port Settings Once the user starts the program, they can set up the parameters for the software. Choose the Com Port Setting from the Configuration menu to set up the USB or RS232 Serial port for the computer. Figure 4-1 shows the Application Setting Window. Note that if using a USB port, plug in the USB cable before starting the S&DL mini software.

Figure 4-1 Application Setting Window

In the Com Port Selection field, select the communication port that is connected to the S&DL mini by clicking the drop down list. The program auto-detects the available Com ports on your computer. Note that you may have to restart your computer after adding a new USB device before that port will be detected by the S&DL software.

4.1 Communicating with a USB Port

Do not install generic drivers that Windows will locate. Generic drivers are completely incompatible with OYO USB devices. USB port communication requires the installation of USB driver software and the setting up of a Virtual Com port. If communicating via a USB port, the user is doing so by either: 1) 2) Using USB or RS232 adapter or Connecting the S&DL mini Optical Reader or PC Interface cable directly to a USB port.

If using 1), we strongly recommend use of either Keyspan or IO Gear USB to RS232 Serial adapters as these adapters can accommodate the data bundle size and bit transfer rate of the S&DL mini. Many USB to Serial adapters cannot handle the size and rate of S&DL minis data transmission. Some adapters do not have a large enough internal memory buffer to accommodate S&DL mini data transmission. The minimum buffer size should be 96 bytes. Follow the manufacturer's USB Driver and Com port setup installations found on the CD accompanying the adapter.

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In case 2), the following instructions cover installation of OYO USB device (USB type Optical Reader or PC Interface cable) driver and virtual Com port designation. Please have the S&DL mini software CD containing the USB driver loaded into your CD drive. The S&DL mini software Installation Wizard copies a folder to the S&DL mini folder containing all the OYO USB drivers.

Windows 98:
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Connect the USB Optical Reader or PC Interface cable to your computer The "Add New Hardware" Wizard will detect the newly attached device and ask you to install drivers for it. Click "Next" Search for the best driver for your device (recommended) Select "Browse" and choose the "USB drivers" folder on the S&DL mini CD or the folder saved on your hard drive. Click "Next" then "Finish"

Windows 2000:
If you are installing into Windows 2000 in a network, you must be logged on with a user account that has Local Administrator privileges. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Connect the USB Optical Reader or PC Interface cable to your computer Wait for Windows 2000 to detect the newly connected device Click "Next" when the "New Hardware Wizard" starts Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device(recommended)" Click "Next" Only check "Specify a location" and click "Next" Click "Browse" in the new window and select the "USB drivers" folder on the CD or saved in your hard drive. Click "Next" Click "Finish"

10) Wait for the "Found New Hardware wizard" again 11) Click "Next" to begin installation of "USB serial port" 12) Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device(recommended)" 13) Click "Next" 14) Only check off "Specify a location" and click "Next" 15) Click "Browse" in the new window and select the "USB drivers" folder on the CD or HD 16) Click "Next" 17) Click "Finish"

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Windows XP:
If you are installing into Windows XP in a network, you must be logged on with a user account that has Local Administrator privileges. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Connect the USB Optical Reader or PC Interface cable to your computer. Wait for system tray pop-up "Found New Hardware, OYO USB Optical Reader or PC Interface" Continue to wait for system tray pop-up "Found New Hardware, USB serial port" The "New Hardware Wizard" will appear in a dialogue window on your screen. Click on the Option "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" Click Next In the next window, deselect Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) Click on the check box beside "include this location in search:" Click on the "Browse" button and select the "USB drivers" folder on your CD-ROM or HD

10) Click "OK" 11) Click "Next" 12) Click "Finish" 13) Reboot your computer

Com Port Designation Set Up:

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Click Start Settings Control Panel Click Systems to open the System Properties Click the Hardware tab and click "Device Manager" Double Click the Ports Icon and select the USB Serial Port Right click and select Properties Click the Port Settings tab and click Advanced Select the COM Port Number and click OK

4.2 Data Directory

The program will save data downloaded to the following default directory: <C:\Program Files\OYO\S&DL Mini1\Data> unless otherwise specified in the Default Directory field of the Application Settings Window. After the user has completed Application Settings, click the OK button to confirm and save the settings. S&DL mini V2 software is based on 3 functional windows: S&DL mini Settings (used to set up, start and stop the S&DL mini), Data Control (used to download, view and compensate data), and Current Reading (used to actively view data as it is being collected by the logger).

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5 S&DL mini Settings
In order to communicate with an S&DL mini, first connect the logger to an Optical Reader, or PC Interface cable, then connect the Optical Reader or PC Interface Cable to the appropriate USB or RS232 Serial port on your computer. After starting the S&DL mini software, the S&DL mini Settings window will open.

Figure 5-1 S&DL mini Settings Window

Click the

button to retrieve the current settings from the connected S&DL mini.

5.1 S&DL mini Information Settings

The S&DL mini Information settings block includes S&DL mini identification, Project ID and Location fields, sampling settings, altitude input and fluid density fields. The S&DL mini Information block is located in the middle left of the S&DL mini Settings window. The following is a description of each of the fields: Instrument type and corresponding serial number (sn) cannot be changed; they are preprogrammed into each S&DL mini. Project ID: Input your own S&DL mini identification system. The Project ID is limited to 32 characters. Location: Input specific site / location information. The location is limited to 32 characters. Sample mode allows you to chose the sampling measurement type. Linear sampling only in a user specified interval. Linear refers to a set time interval between reading collection. In Linear mode, the S&DL mini and Barometer have a total memory capacity of 30,000 readings of Level, Temperature and time stamp. Sampling Rate: Choose from 0.5sec - 59hrs linear time interval.

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Altitude in meters above sea level, at which the logger is actually deployed, is input in the Altitude field. Water column equivalent pressure decreases with altitude at a rate of approximately 1:1000. You can compensate for this by entering an elevation between -300m below sea level and 5000m above sea level. The readings will then be automatically compensated for elevation. Density Adjustment is used to adjust the range of the S&DL mini based on the sample fluid density. The range for the density adjustment is from 0.9 kg/L to 1.1 kg/L. The range of the S&DL mini after the density adjustment is based on the following formula.

Actual Range Density = Corrected Range E.g. For 5m monitoring brackish front in a salt water intrusion study 5.000m 1.02 = 4.902
Uncheck the Density Adjustment field to disable the Density Adjustment function.

5.2 Setting up Channel Information

In the lower portion of the S&DL mini Settings window is the window for setting channel parameters.

Channel 1, "Level", includes the following parameters:

Identification describes the measurement parameter of the channel and has already been configured as Level. The Level channel monitors water column equivalent pressure. The Identification field will be the data column heading and graph line name when viewing the data. The Identification is limited to 32 characters Units refers to the channels units of measurement. There are 2 units of measure available for the user to select: cm, m. Offset: Inputting any value in offset will add that value to each reading, which becomes the recorded value. Range refers to the full scale water fluctuation range capability of your S&DL mini. The full scale reading of the S&DL mini unit is based on its metric range. The range of the instrument cannot be changed.

Note: Readings can be corrected or offset with respect to a specific reference elevation or datum for a much wider spectrum of numeric Offsets as part of the Data Compensation Wizard.

Channel 2: "Temperature", includes the following parameters:

Identification and Units, Reference and Range have been pre-configured and cannot be changed.

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5.3 Setting up the S&DL mini Time
At the middle right of the S&DL mini Settings window are the controls for setting the S&DL mini clock (Time Synchronization). By default in Time Synchronization, the Enable box is unchecked. If you want to synchronize the clocks of all S&DL minis, synchronize them to the computer time. Check the Enable box and select the time and click the synchronize button to set the time in the S&DL mini. If you start the S&DL mini without synchronizing the clock and the time difference between the S&DL mini and the PC is more than 3 seconds, the software will give you a message asking Do you want to synchronize the clock? Click Yes to synchronize the clock.

5.4 Program S&DL mini Settings

At this point you have completed editing the settings for your logging session, click the button to send all the settings to the S&DL mini and the S&DL mini will store all the new settings. Now that the logger has been programmed with your new settings, you can move on to Starting the logger.

5.5 Starting and Stopping the S&DL mini

To begin logging, click the button and a dialog box will open.

Figure 5-2 Start S&DL mini Window

There are two ways to start logging. Choose Now to start the logging immediately. The Status field in the S&DL mini Status window will state: Started and will indicate the logger time and the Start time. Free memory indicates the number of readings remaining at the time of communication.

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Choose to start the logging at a later date and/or time. This Start mode is referred to as Future Start in the Status field. After confirmation, the starting time is stored in the S&DL mini and it will start collecting readings at the specified time. When the Future Start time is reached, the Status will change to Started. After the S&DL mini is started, it will begin collecting readings. The Start icon will change to a Stop icon. The S&DL mini can be stopped at any time before it reaches the maximum reading capacity. Starting begins a new recording session and clears previously stored data readings. It is critical to note that all S&DL Minis log data in Slate mode, which means they will record data until stopped or their memory is full. When the memory fills, the logger will Stop recording. For this reason, it is important to determine, based on your start time and sampling rate, the date and time at which the memory will be full and the logger will stop recording. You can stop logging from the S&DL mini Settings window, by clicking the Stop icon .

Battery life remaining is indicated in percentage remaining in the Battery field at the top of the S&DL mini Status block.

5.6 Saving and Retrieving Default Settings

With the Store settings as defaults icon you can store the settings of a S&DL mini into an *.ols file as a series of defaults. The *.ols file will save the Project ID, Location, Sample Rate, Altitude, Density, Channel ID, Unit and Offset. With the Retrieve settings from defaults icon you can retrieve the default settings from an *.ols file. This is particularly useful if programming several S&DL Minis with similar identical settings. Keep in mind that Site / S&DL mini identification information will be identical and should be distinguished from logger to logger or monitoring point to point.

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6 Data Control Window
Click the Data Control Tab from the Main Window, the Data Control window will appear. From the Data Control window, the user can download data from an S&DL mini, display data in tabular or graphic form, perform data compensations and export.

Click the tab to enable communication with a S&DL mini.

Click the tab to view the current file pathway or to open a specific file.

Figure 6-1 Data Control Window

Click the Download icon from the Data Control window to download data from the S&DL mini. Once the data is downloaded from a S&DL mini, it is automatically saved in a temporary file. Click the Save icon to save the data in a specific *.oyo file. The default directory for saved data is in the Data folder. However, the default directory for saved files can be changed by clicking the Configuration tab at the top of the program window, selecting Application settings and inputting or navigating to a different folder destination. If an error is experienced in saving your first data file such as depicted in Fig 6-2, you may not have file writing privileges to the default directory. It this case, create and set as the default file save folder, a new S&DL mini data folder within the My Documents folder and attempt the file save procedure again.

Figure 6-2 File Write Error Message

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Click the File Open icon to open a *.oyo file. Multiple files can be opened at the same time and are available for viewing by clicking the File Name Tab on top of the data table. All the S&DL mini settings and the channel information effective during data collection are shown on the left of the window. Click the Directory tab on the left of the window to show a directory list of the computer. Click on the *.oyo file from the directory list to open a specific *.oyo file. The Data Control window with the directory list is shown in Fig 6-3.

Figure 6-3 Data Control Window with Directory List

6.1 Graph Manipulation and Zoom Function

To perform the Zoom In function on the graph, click the To perform a Zoom Out function on the graph click the the button to undo all the zoom functions. button. button. Click

Click the Graph Option icon to open the Graph Option Dialog. The Graph Dialog is shown in Figure 6-4.

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Figure 6-4 Line Option Window

The Line Option is used to adjust the style and color of the line in the graph for each channel. The user can also select the shape of the data marker or remove the data marker.

Figure 6-5 Title and Axis Window

The Title and Axis Option is used to enter the title of the graph and change the Y axis label or user selected scale. Check the Best Fit box to enable the software to determine the best fit scale. If the Best Fit box is not checked, the user has to enter a maximum and minimum value of the selected channel. The X axis is logging time.

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Figure 6-6 Channel Selection Window

The Channel Selection Option is used to control the visibility of each channel on the graph. A check mark beside the channel name indicates that the channel is visible on the graph. Click the Select All button to select all the channels.

6.2 Data Compensation

Click the Data Compensation icon to open the Data Compensation Wizard. The Data Compensation Wizard is shown in Figure 6-7.

Figure 6-7 Data Compensation Window- File Type Selection

In the first window of the wizard, the user identifies the currently opened file type. There are two file types: Barometric files (data that is retrieved from a Barometer) and Submerged S&DL mini file (data that is retrieve from the S&DL mini). After the selection of the file type, click Next and the Data Compensation selection window will open. There are 2 data compensation options available: Barometric Compensation, Manual Data Adjustment.

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Barometric Compensation requires the Barometric file and the submerged S&DL mini file and simply involves subtraction of the barometric reading from the S&DL mini reading. If there is an inconsistency of the time stamp between the Barometric file and the Submerged S&DL mini file, a linear approximation on the barometric data will be performed. If a barometer other than the S&DL Barometer is used, barometric compensation can be performed in an external spreadsheet program.

Figure 6-8 Data Compensation Window- Compensation Selection

Manual Data Adjustment requires the user to select the Reference Time from the data file and enter the new reading in the Reference Datum to replace the original level reading of that selected Date/Time. This field is used to adjust the data by an offset value by inputting the Reference Datum value for that time when the offset is manually measured. Please note that the value input into Reference Datum field will become the actual finished data point at that date/time. Therefore, the program computes a correction factor to adjust the existing data value after compensation is performed. This correction factor is then applied to all the data from that file. The compensated data will be saved in a new *.oyo file. The default file name will be the <S&DL mini file name> with the word <compensated> added to the file name prefix. Alternatively, the user can name the compensated file. Do not change or delete the file extension.

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7 Current Readings Window
Click the Current Readings Tab from the Main Window and the Current Readings Window will appear (Fig 7-1). The purpose of this window is to provide on-screen display as data is being recorded by the connected logger. The data is displayed in tabular and graphical format. All the channel information and S&DL mini settings are displayed in the bottom left window. The data update period will be equal to the sampling period of the S&DL mini. However, the minimum data refresh period is 3 seconds. Click the Current Readings start icon to start Current Readings data monitoring. The Current Reading function will immediately request a reading. The first reading displayed will indicate the time the reading was sent to the screen. Subsequent readings will be displayed at the sampling rate and time of the connected logger. The user can turn on/off the channel display by unchecking the check box beside the channel description. When a channel display is off, the series of that channel will be removed from the graph and the data table of that channel will not be updated. To turn off Current Readings monitoring, simply click the Data Control Tab or the S&DL mini Settings Tab to exit the Current Readings window.

Figure 7-1 Current Readings Window

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8 File Export and Print Function
Data can be exported in *.csv (comma separated value) file format by clicking File > Export > Data. The *.csv file format is supported and can be imported by most spreadsheet programs. Also, the data graph can be exported to a *.bmp file or a *.wmf file by clicking File > Export > Graph. The S&DL mini Settings, data table and data graph can be printed. Click the print preview icon to open the print preview window. Figure 8-1 shows the print preview of the S&DL mini Settings. The S&DL mini Settings are always on the first page of the document. The data graph is on the second page of the document.

Figure 8-1 Print Preview Window

Click the print icon

to open the print dialog and print the document.

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9 Installation and Maintenance of S&DL mini
9.1 Installation
Many options exist for installation of the S&DL mini, but essentially these installation methods can be classified into two broad categories: suspended or fixed installations. 1. In suspended installations, the S&DL mini is hung via suspension wire or Direct Read Cable from the well cap, or some fixed tie-off location, at the well head. In fixed installations the S&DL mini is fixed in place by a compression fitting, a clamping mechanism or simple metal straps.

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Measurement line

Prior to commencing the discussion of installation techniques several general points related to S&DL mini installation should be made. First, it is recommended that the S&DL mini be installed in a vertical orientation. However, inclined or horizontal installation is acceptable. The location of the level sensor in the S&DL mini is indicated by the dimensions in Figure 9-1. Care should be taken to avoid dropping the S&DL mini against a hard surface. The pressure transducer diaphragm in the S&DL mini is ultra thin stainless steel and may be damaged if the S&DL mini is dropped or impacted. Further, the pressure transducer can be damaged if the logger is over-pressurized by submergence greater than its Level range. The S&DL mini is warranted to pressures up to 2x of its full scale Level range. Other important considerations when installing the S&DL mini in pressurized or intermittently pressurized locations such as pressure vessels, pressurized pipes, pulse flow conditions, drop structures or near hydraulics works, is to keep in mind the potential effect of water or steam hammer and hydraulic jump. Water hammer is caused by an abrupt alteration of flow direction resulting in pressure surges. Steam hammer occurs when steam enters a cold pipe partially filled with water. The hammer effect has the potential to significantly increase hydraulic pressure possibly exposing the pressure sensor to pressures beyond its maximum rating. Hydraulic jump is a phenomenon that occurs when water is lifted or ramped by velocity or flow obstructions. Hydraulic jump causes turbulence and creates non-representative head conditions in the water column. Care should be taken to avoid logger installation at points susceptible to hydraulic jump.

Figure 9-1 S&DL mini Transducer Measurement Line

pressure transducer

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9.1.1 Suspended Installations
Suspension Wire installation
OYO supplies stainless steel suspension wire assemblies including SS stranded wire and hooks available in a variety of lengths from 15m to 150m. OYO also supplies specially designed, tamper-proof, vented, locking well caps suitable for 50 or 100mm wells from which the S&DL mini can be suspended (Figure 9-2). This type of installation is applicable to both submerged and barometric record applications.
Figure 9-2 Locking, Tamper-proof Cap

Direct Read Cable Assembly Installation

The Direct Read Cable system is available to fit 25, 50, or 100mm wells, composed of the ordered length of Direct Read Cable, the Direct Read Wellhead, and the PC Interface Cable. The Direct Read cable threads to the S&DL mini, while the socket at the opposite end of the Direct Read Cable fits into the specially designed Direct Read Wellhead. After removing the protective cap the PC Interface cable connects to the Direct Read socket at surface and to the USB or RS232 Serial port on the PC (Fig. 9-3). While use of the Direct Read Wellhead is recommended and convenient, it is optional as long as a satisfactorily secure alternative tie-off point is found for the Direct Read Cable. Follow these steps to install a Direct Read Cable Assembly to the S&DL mini: 1. Remove the top cap from the S&DL mini, align and connect the optical socket (two glass eyes using the alignment pin) of the Direct Read cable to the S&DL mini by threading the coupling onto the S&DL mini tightly, but do not over tighten. The S&DL mini and optical socket will fit through the hole in the Direct Read wellhead. Use the eyelet at the bottom of the wellhead to securely tie-off the cable and logger. Do not suspend the logger and cable from the surface socket. Remove the protective cap from the non-optical socket at the wellhead end of the Direct Read cable, seat the socket in the Direct Read Wellhead and align and thread it to the round socket of the PC Interface cable. Connect the 9 pin USB or RS232 Serial connector of the PC Interface cable to the USB or RS232 Serial port on your PC. The wellheads have an access port for a water level meter probe.

Figure 9-3 Picture of Direct Read Assembly Components

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9.1.2 S&DL Barometer Installation

The Barometer is an S&DL mini with a small range of 1.5m adequate to monitor the fluctuations that occur in barometric pressure. The Barometers readings are used to barometrically compensate S&DL mini readings. Typically, Barometer readings range from 30 100cm when the Barometer is programmed with its operating altitude. Failure to input the correct altitude will result in incorrect readings and may cause the pressure transducer to record out of range. It is strongly recommended that the altitude input be accurate to 10m. When the Barometer is programmed at its operating altitude, its readings can be used to directly compensate for barometric pressure, the readings of any S&DL mini programmed at the

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S&DL minis operating altitude, provided they have the same time range. As a rule or thumb, a Barometer can be used to compensate all the S&DL Minis in a 30km radius. To monitor barometric pressure correctly, the Barometer should never be submerged. In well installations, it is recommended that the Barometer be suspended in one of the monitored wells above the high water point (Figure 9-4). For best reading accuracy, the Barometer should be installed in a similar thermal environment to that of the S&DL mini. In groundwater wells, the Barometer should be suspended beyond the frost line and deep enough to avoid large temperature fluctuations. In surface water applications, the Barometer is best deployed in a dry well a well embedded in the bottom of the water body, but sealed at the base from water entry and vented to the atmosphere. If a dry well cannot be installed, the Barometer can be installed on a float in the stilling well.
High water level

9.1.3 S&DL Placement

Always ensure that the S&DL mini is placed below the highest expected water level within the water level fluctuation range for that logger (as shown in Table 1.2). For best accuracy it is recommended that a field zero reading be taken after the S&DL mini has been started. To do this, use an accurate manual water level meter to record the water level depth from the datum point, and record the time in which it was measured. As described in section 6.2, this data can be entered into the data compensation window of the S&DL mini software to adjust data input relative to the field zero reading, thus providing accurate data that is directly comparable to manual water level readings. Alternatively, the S&DL mini can be placed accurately measuring the suspension cable or Direct Read Cable length from the transducer measurement line (Figure 9.1) to the datum point at the top of the well. This measurement must be recorded for later adjustment using the offset feature in the S&DL software or another spreadsheet program.

Water level range Low water level

Figure 9-4 S&DL mini and Barometer in Well

9.2 S&DL mini Maintenance

S&DL mini maintenance consists of cleaning the outside coated stainless steel casing, the pressure access holes and the optical infrared eyes. The required frequency of cleaning is dependent on several aspects of the monitored water quality. In freshwater with good to excellent water quality, the S&DL mini cleaning requirements will be very minimal; amounting to a seasonal or even annual maintenance inspection during long term monitoring programs. In most cases cleaning the S&DL mini can be accomplished by washing with mild, non-residual, non-abrasive cleaners. To clean the optical communications eyes located under the top cap, a soft lint-free material should be used. Do not insert any object through the pressure access holes at the sensor end of the S&DL mini.

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Installing S&DL Software
Ensure your computer meets the minimal hardware and software requirements:

Starting and Stopping the S&DL mini

1. To start the S&DL mini, click the Start button 2. The program will remind you that starting a new logging session will erase all data currently stored in the S&DL mini and will prompt you on whether to synchronize the logger time to the computer time or to allow the logger to continue on its own time. 3. Next, the Start S&DL mini pop-up window will appear in which you will select whether to start the logger immediately (Now) or set the logger up for a future start time (At) and click OK.
Note: Use the Future Start option to synchronize the data collection times of multiple loggers or to start logging at a specific time.

Hardware:
Processor: Pentium 166MHz Memory: 32Mb Display: VGA: 800 x 600 pixels, 256 color, small fonts or better Pointing Device: mouse or other pointing device Ports: USB or RS232 Serial port

Operating Systems:
Windows XP, 2000, 98, or NT 4.0.
Note: Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and XP require installation with local Administrator Rights.

To Install S&DL mini software:

Place the CD in the CD ROM drive Click <Setup.exe> from the CD Windows will now prompt you through the remainder of the installation process by using the S&DL mini Installation Wizard. Restart the computer after installation is complete.

4. The S&DL mini is now started and can be stopped by clicking the stop icon

Downloading and Working with Data

1. Click the Data Control tab. The data control window is laid out in three sections: logger settings, tabular data screen, and data graph. 2. When downloading directly from a logger, click the S&DL mini Info tab then click the Download Data from S&DL mini icon and follow screen instructions. Data will be presented in tabular and graphical format and the settings window will present the settings under which that data was collected. 3. Save data to a particular file name by clicking the Save As icon. Input a file name prefix; the program will give the file name the extension *.oyo. 4. To perform barometric or other data compensations click the Data Compensation Wizard icon. Please refer to the S&DL mini Manual for more information on performing compensations. 5. To export data, click the File menu and scroll to Export. The user can export data in *.csv format or the data graph in *.bmp or *.wmf formats.

Programming the S&DL mini

1. Place the S&DL mini in the Optical Reader, or connect the PC Interface Cable to the Direct Read Cable. Then plug the Optical Reader or PC Interface Cables into the appropriate COM or USB port. 2. Start the S&DL mini software and select the port for communication. 3. Click the Retrieve Settings from S&DL mini icon which retrieves the current program settings of the logger and presents them on screen. Complete items in the S&DL mini information block as appropriate ensuring to input the loggers altitude of operation. 4. When setup is complete, click the Program settings to S&DL mini icon. 5. S&DL mini programming is complete 6. To save the logger settings as defaults, click the Save Default Settings As icon.

Retrieving Data
Dedicated S&DL mini
Direct Read Cable Connection to Computer Optical Reader

Suspended S&DL mini

PC Interface Cable

Connection to S&DL mini

Connection to Computer

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10 Trouble Shooting
10.1 Problems During Installation of S&DL mini Software
Class not Registered or DLL not found or Access violation 1. You may not have Administrator Rights to install the software in the Windows NT/Windows 2000/Windows XP environment. - Ask your System Administrator for assistance. 2. Some files got corrupted during installation of the S&dl mini software. Use Add/Remove Programs to uninstall then re-install S&dl mini software.

10.2 Error During Software Uninstall Process

The Add/Remove Program cannot locate the S&DL mini <setup.exe> file of the software or the link between the software and the Add/Remove Program is damaged. 1. 2. Ask your System Administrator to remove this Refer to the following link from Microsoft Website for instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/

OYO recommends Keyspan or IO Gear. For problems with converters from other manufacturers, please contact the manufacturer.

10.3 Problems During Installation of RS232 to USB Converter

Unable to install the RS232/USB converter from Keyspan or IO Gear 1. After plugging in the RS232/USB Converter, a Hardware Installation Wizard will open. Follow the instruction from the Wizard and make sure to select the RS232/USB Converter Driver from the Keyspan or IO Gear Installation CD. If the Hardware Installation Wizard does not open after plugging in the RS232/USB Converter, follow the steps below to open the Hardware Installation Wizard: a. Select Control Panels b. Double click on System c. Select the Device Manager Tab d. Double click on Other devices e. Right click on USB Serial Converter f. Select Update Driver

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10.4 ata Has Been Erased Accidentally

If S&DL mini has been restarted and old data has not been saved stop recording new data as soon as possible and contact OYO for assistance.

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10.5 Error Messages During Use of Software
Communication Time Out or Communication Error or The Command that is sent to the S&DL mini is not defined 1. Try communicating with another S&DL mini, Optical Reader or Direct Read Cable. The communication cable, Optical Reader or S&DL mini may be damaged. Clean the optical eyes on the S&dl mini and the cable, with a soft cloth. Check that the communication cable is connected to the same COM port that is chosen in the upper middle of the Main Window of the S&dl mini software. Check the Com port settings. They should be as follows: Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None (This may have been set to Xon/Xoff change it to None, Select [OK] and back out of this pathway.) The route to view your Com port settings is as follows: a. Select Control Panels b. Double click on System c. Select the Device Manager Tab d. Double click on Ports e. Double click on Communications Port(s) f. Choose the Port Settings Tab. 5. Try using a different computer, to see if this is the cause of the problem. 6. If using a laptop (especially in conjunction with a Direct Read Cable) your COM port may not be powered adequately to receive/transmit data. Try using a desktop computer to test this, or contact OYO to obtain a PC Interface Booster Cable. 7. If problem persists, contact OYO.

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3. Make sure your COM port has been enabled. Select Control Panels Double click on System Select the Device Manager Tab Double click on Ports Double click on Communications Port(s) Choose General Uncheck Disable in this hardware profile box 4. If you are using a virtual COM port, like a USB optical reader or USB/RS232 converter, refer to the Problems During Installation of RS232 to USB Converter section to make sure they are installed properly.

File Create Error and File Write Error 1. If you do not have file-writing privileges to the S&DL mini default data folder, change the folder as follows: in the S&DL mini software, click Configuration then Application Settings. Under Default Directory, enter a new destination folder, to which you have file writing privileges, e.g. My Documents. Follow the same procedure if you have the same problem when you export the data file in csv format. Ask your System Administrator for assistance.

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File Open Error and File Read Error 1. If you do not have file-writing privileges to the S&DL mini default data folder, change the folder as follows: in the S&DL mini software, click Configuration then Application Settings. Under Default Directory, enter a new destination folder, to which you have file writing privileges, e.g. My Documents. Follow the same procedure if you have the same problem when you export the data file in csv format. Ask your System Administrator for assistance.

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Time Span Error, some data cannot be compensated 1. 2. Find another barometric data file that has the same time stamp as the S&dl mini. Perform the compensation (a simple subtraction) in a spreadsheet program for any missing time stamps.

A different type of S&DL mini is detected 1. Replace the S&DL mini currently in the Optical Reader with the one that was previously being worked on, and complete the operation. The selected file is not a barometer 1. Select a S&DL Barometer for the compensation process. The selected file is not a barometer 1. Contact OYO for assistance. Internal Error 1. Contact OYO for assistance.

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11 Notandums
1. Losses because of the change or disappearance of recorded data in S&DL mini and S&DL mini barometer are not guaranteed regardless of the cause of failures. The data (internal memory/hard disk) managed by the S&DL mini software are not guaranteed regardless of the cause of damages or failures. Please save the back up data periodically to decrease the risk of data. Lithium batteries are equipped inside of the unit for operating measurement, memory, and a clock. Batteries would last for 6 to 8 years after purchasing. Due to Lithium features, voltage decreases drastically when the capacity becomes lower. Please check the rest of battery levels periodically by with the S&DL mini software. In case battery level is indicated less than 25%, the unit would not last so long. Under normal conditions, battery capacities decrease slowly to 25% in 5 to 7 years. The capacity decreases drastically to 10% for a year afterward. A unit cannot conduct measurement or data download with less than 10% of the battery. Please purchase new S&DL mini if the battery capacity is indicated less than 25%. Lithium batteries in this unit cannot be replaced. When the battery finishes, please purchase a new S&DL mini S&DL mini and S&DL mini Barometer can store each 30,000 record sets in internal memory. When the number of record set reaches 30,000, the measuring stops automatically. After download the recorded data, memory will be reset as the S&DL mini is stopped then restarted using the S&DL mini software. Measurement values of S&DL mini include barometric pressure, therefore measurement value is higher than actual hydraulic head. Barometric compensation should be done to cancel the error due to barometric pressure. Do not install anything into the holes near the end of S&DL mini and S&DL mini Barometer. Otherwise, you may damage the sensor diaphragm and causes aberrant values or inundation. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Feel free to contact us about information on this manual.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT

WARNING
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(Warnings for Safe Use)

Do not modify the equipment to maintain specifications and safety.

CAUTION
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(Cautions for Safe Use)

Do not use this equipment other than for measuring water level and temperature. Operate in an orderly manner following this instruction manual. Do not bend, pull, or twist cables as rough handling may cause breaking of the wire or short circuit. Use the equipment carefully. Dropping, or hitting the equipment may cause permanent damage. This equipment is a precision apparatus and could be damaged by during transportation. When transporting, store in an antivibration case. Keep the equipment at ordinary temperature (5 to 35degrees). Environments that have drastic temperature changes might cause damage or reduce battery life. Do not disassemble or attempt repair of the equipment. Allow only authorized OYO service providers to repair the equipment.

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