ADS TRITON+ User manual

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Intrinsically-Safe TRITON+®
Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual
July 2022
QR 775027
A15
340 The Bridge Street, Suite 204
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
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Table of Contents
C H A P T E R 1 Introduction ..................... 1-1
Intrinsic Safety ............................................................... 1-2
TRITON+ System Certification .............................. 1-3
Installation and IS Considerations .......................... 1-6
Specific Conditions of Use...................................... 1-6
Other Conditions for Safe Use ................................ 1-8
Maintenance Restrictions ............................................... 1-9
Warnings, Certifications, Cellular Modem Compliance,
and Conformity ............................................................ 1-10
Changes or Modifications ..................................... 1-10
Control Drawing ................................................... 1-11
European ATEX Hazardous Area Compliance..... 1-13
IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission
Explosive) Hazardous Area Compliance .............. 1-18
CSA Hazardous Area Compliance........................ 1-20
Declaration of Conformity .................................... 1-28
Product Warranty ......................................................... 1-30
New Product Warranty.......................................... 1-30
Out-of-Warranty Product Repairs ......................... 1-30
Troubleshooting Fee ............................................. 1-31
Shipping ................................................................ 1-31
Service .................................................................. 1-32
C H A P T E R 2 System Overview.............. 2-1
TRITON+ Flow Monitor ................................................ 2-5
Communications ..................................................... 2-5
Processor Board ...................................................... 2-6
Connector Ports....................................................... 2-8
Power .................................................................... 2-11
Sensors ......................................................................... 2-15
AV|Gated Sensor................................................... 2-16
AV|Max Sensor..................................................... 2-18
Long Range Depth Sensor .................................... 2-20
ParaDepth Sensor.................................................. 2-22
ParaFlow Sensor ................................................... 2-24
Peak Combo Sensor .............................................. 2-27

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Ultrasonic Depth Sensor ....................................... 2-30
Surface Combo Sensor.......................................... 2-31
Inclinometer Sensor .............................................. 2-34
I/O and Modbus Capability.......................................... 2-35
Analog Inputs and Outputs.................................... 2-35
Digital Inputs and Outputs .................................... 2-36
Modbus ................................................................. 2-36
Project Organization Checklist..................................... 2-37
C H A P T E R 3 Communication ................ 3-1
Cellular-Based Wireless Communication Overview...... 3-3
Activating the SIM Card ................................................ 3-5
Installing the Antenna .................................................... 3-7
Gathering Parts and Supplies .................................. 3-7
Installing the Wireless Antenna ............................ 3-10
Installing (Replacing) the SIM Card ............................ 3-16
Connecting the Antenna to the Monitor................ 3-20
Connecting to the Monitor in the Field ........................ 3-22
Connecting Directly to the Monitor ...................... 3-23
Connecting to the Monitor through the ExPAC.... 3-24
C H A P T E R 4 Configuration and Activation
..................... 4-1
Hardware and Software Compatibility.................... 4-2
Starting QstartXML.................................................... 4-2
Setting Up the QstartXML Parameters....................... 4-3
Configuring the Monitor Location ................................. 4-7
Create and Configure the Monitor Location ........... 4-7
Configure the Monitoring Point(s)........................ 4-10
Assigning and Editing Devices ............................. 4-15
Activating the Monitor................................................. 4-88
Setting Up the RTU to Retrieve the Current Data through
Modbus......................................................................... 4-90
Designating the Data for Retrieval........................ 4-90
Verifying the Modbus Output Data....................... 4-90
Running Sensor Diagnostics ........................................ 4-92
Performing Confirmations............................................ 4-96
Collecting Data from the Monitor .............................. 4-100

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Upgrading the Monitor Firmware .............................. 4-103
Viewing Diagnostic and Data Logs............................ 4-104
C H A P T E R 5 Sensor Installation and
Connection ..................... 5-1
Investigating Site Characteristics ................................... 5-4
Flow Hydraulics...................................................... 5-4
Pipe and Manhole Characteristics........................... 5-5
Installing the Sensors in the Pipe ................................... 5-7
Standard Installation ............................................... 5-7
Special Installations for AV|Gated, AV|Max, Peak
Combo, Surface Combo, or Ultrasonic Depth
Sensors ................................................................. 5-38
Installing the Sensors in the Manhole Structure........... 5-59
Long Range Depth Sensor Installation.................. 5-59
Topside Retrieval System (applies to ParaDepth and
ParaFlow Sensors)................................................. 5-80
Securing the Sensor Cables in the Pipe and Manhole .. 5-95
Connecting the Sensors and Sampler to the Monitor ... 5-97
Securing the Dryer Tube to the Monitor ............... 5-99
C H A P T E R 6 External Power ................. 6-1
Installation...................................................................... 6-2
DC Power Requirements and Consumption............ 6-3
Mounting the XIO or XBUS ................................... 6-4
Mounting the Recommended Power Supply........... 6-6
Mounting the ExPAC............................................ 6-10
Wiring the AC Power Source to the Recommended
Power Supply ........................................................ 6-15
Wiring the Power Supply to the ExPAC............... 6-18
Running the Ground Wires ................................... 6-22
Wiring the ExPAC/XBUS/XIO to the Monitor .... 6-29
Final Instructions .................................................. 6-36
C H A P T E R 7 Monitor Installation .......... 7-1
Mounting the Monitor on Manhole Rung ...................... 7-3
Mounting the Monitor to the Manhole Wall .................. 7-4
Mounting the Monitor to the Manhole Rim ................... 7-7

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C H A P T E R 8 Inclinometer ..................... 8-1
Installing the Inclinometer ...................................... 8-2
Inclinometer Data.................................................... 8-6
C H A P T E R 9 Analog and Digital Inputs
and Outputs ..................... 9-1
Analog Inputs................................................................. 9-3
Connecting a Third-Party Instrument to an Analog
Input on the XIO ..................................................... 9-3
Analog Outputs .............................................................. 9-8
Connecting a Third-Party Device to an Analog Output
on the XIO............................................................... 9-8
Digital Inputs................................................................ 9-13
Connecting a Third-Party Device to a Digital Input on
the XIO ................................................................. 9-13
Digital Outputs ............................................................. 9-16
Connecting a Third-Party Device to a Digital Output
on the XIO............................................................. 9-16
C H A P T E R 10 Modbus ................... 10-1
Establishing a Modbus Connection.............................. 10-2
Setting Up a Serial Connection ............................. 10-2
Setting Up a Wireless Connection ........................ 10-9
Configuring the Monitor for Modbus Applications ... 10-10
Modbus Data Registers .............................................. 10-11
Register Addresses for Entity Data ..................... 10-11
C H A P T E R 11 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ................... 11-1
Maintaining the System Components........................... 11-2
Gathering Replacement Parts and Supplies........... 11-2
Inspecting the Monitor.......................................... 11-3
Inspecting, Cleaning, and Handling the Sensors. 11-20
Replacing the SIM Card...................................... 11-24
Replacing the Fuses in the Monitor..................... 11-35
Interpreting the Diagnostic LED Codes on the
ExPAC ............................................................... 11-42

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Troubleshooting ......................................................... 11-44
General Monitor Problems.................................. 11-45
Communication Problems................................... 11-49
Long Range Depth Subsystem ............................ 11-53
Ultrasonic Depth Subsystem............................... 11-55
Upward Depth Subsystem................................... 11-60
Peak Velocity Subsystem.................................... 11-63
Surface Velocity Subsystem ............................... 11-66
Pressure Depth Subsystem .................................. 11-68
Temperature Subsystem...................................... 11-69
External Power, I/O, and Modbus Subsystems ... 11-71
A P P E N D I X A Specifications ................A-1
TRITON+ Flow Monitor (ADS p/n 8000-FST-IM)A-1
Intrinsically-Safe Sensors ...................................... A-6
USB Serial Interface (ADS p/n 8000-0337)......... A-20
ExPAC (ADS p/n 8000-0377) ............................. A-21
Power Supply (ADS p/n 508293) ........................ A-22
XBUS (ADS p/n 8000-0427)............................... A-23
XIO (ADS p/n 8000-0400)................................... A-24
A P P E N D I X B Part Numbers .................B-1
A P P E N D I X C Monitor Activity Codes .C-1
A P P E N D I X D Third-Party Logger
Support .....................D-1
Telog Ru-33 or Ru-35............................................ D-2
Ayyeka Wavelet 4R ............................................... D-4
A P P E N D I X E Sampler Cable
Connections and Specifications ...............E-1
TRITON+ Sampler Cable Illustrations ....................E-2
Sampler Cable Connection Options and
Specifications.........................................................E-2

1-1
C H A P T E R 1
Introduction
The Intrinsically-Safe ADS TRITON+®flow monitor measures
open channel flow in sanitary sewers, storm sewers, combined
sewers, and other environments to assist municipalities and other
industry in addressing the following issues:
zPlanning sewer systems (sizing and rehabilitation)
zReducing infiltration and inflow (I/I)
zMonitoring combined sewer overflows (CSOs)
zDetecting and monitoring surcharges
zManaging inter-agency billing
zMonitoring sewage handling facilities (wastewater treatment
plants and pump stations)
The battery- or externally-powered TRITON+ monitor provides
exceptional accuracy and reliability in measuring open-channel
flow depth and velocity to determine flow rate (quantity) in pipes.
This flow data is the essential element required to successfully
perform investigative, analytical, and reporting activities.
This manual offers detailed instructions on installing, operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting the TRITON+ flow monitor,
sensors, and communication hardware.

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Intrinsic Safety
Intrinsic safety is an electronic hardware protection concept that
ensures there are no conditions under which the equipment can
operate that could cause a release of energy sufficient to ignite a
hazardous gas or dust mixture. Devices that meet the low power,
current-limited design criteria are deemed Intrinsically Safe (IS).
Special design, testing, quality, and inspection rules apply to
manufacturers and users of IS equipment due to the critical nature
of its deployment in hazardous areas. Areas where hazardous
conditions can be expected to be present on a constant basis are
classified (rated) as Zone 0 (equivalent to Class I, Division 1, in
North America).
The TRITON+ flow monitor (Model 8000-FST-IM) has been
certified and tested to worldwide IECEx (International
Electrotechnical Commission Explosive) standards. The IECEx
scheme allows demonstrated compliance for use in Zone 0
(equivalent to Class I, Division 1 in North America) areas in the
following countries:
United States
Germany
Poland
Australia
Hungary
Romania
Brazil
India
Russia
Canada
Italy
Singapore
China
Japan
Slovenia
Croatia
Korea
South Africa
Czech Republic
Malaysia
Sweden
Denmark
Netherlands
Switzerland
Finland
New Zealand
Turkey
The TRITON+ has also been certified under the ATEX European
Intrinsic Safety standards for Zone 0 rated hazardous areas.