Hydro International Hydro-Logic Flexi Logger 100 User manual

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Hydro-Logic®Flexi Logger 100
User Manual

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User Manual
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Contents
Introduction and general information.....................................................................................5
Main features of the Hydro-Logic®Flexi Logger 100..........................................................5
Support website.................................................................................................................6
Sales enquiries..................................................................................................................6
Warranty............................................................................................................................6
Safety and important information.......................................................................................6
Revision history.................................................................................................................7
Specification .........................................................................................................................8
Sensor inputs ....................................................................................................................8
Sensor power supply.........................................................................................................8
Data storage......................................................................................................................8
Communications................................................................................................................8
Power................................................................................................................................8
Mechanical........................................................................................................................9
Getting started ....................................................................................................................10
Switching the logger on and off........................................................................................10
Connecting to Timeview ..................................................................................................11
Recording test data from the sensor................................................................................11
Hardware configuration and installation ..............................................................................13
Device overview..............................................................................................................13
Status LED flash patterns................................................................................................14
Sensors...........................................................................................................................15
SDI-12 sensors............................................................................................................15
4-20mA sensors...........................................................................................................21
Tipping-bucket rain gauges..........................................................................................23
Sensor wiring...............................................................................................................24
Vented cables..............................................................................................................25
Approved sensors........................................................................................................25
Pre-wiring and configuration service ............................................................................25
Outdoor siting..................................................................................................................26
Pole top enclosure.......................................................................................................26
Antennas......................................................................................................................28
SIM cards........................................................................................................................30
Using your own SIM.....................................................................................................30

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SIM installation ............................................................................................................31
Batteries..........................................................................................................................32
Approved battery packs ...............................................................................................32
Storing the logger.........................................................................................................32
Replacing the Battery...................................................................................................32
Lithium battery regulations...........................................................................................34
External power ................................................................................................................35
Configuration with Harvest Software...................................................................................36
Harvest overview.............................................................................................................36
Connecting the device.....................................................................................................36
Resetting the logger clock with Harvest...........................................................................40
Basic configuration..........................................................................................................41
Logger Group and Tag.................................................................................................41
Configuring sensors.....................................................................................................42
Recording interval........................................................................................................43
Water level with respect to datum................................................................................44
External antenna configuration.....................................................................................45
Sending data to a server .................................................................................................45
Timeview......................................................................................................................45
Other systems..............................................................................................................45
Automatic data transfer................................................................................................47
More frequent data transfer..........................................................................................48
SIM and time zone settings..........................................................................................49
Call performance and diagnostics................................................................................50
Timeview data collection and configuration.........................................................................51
Finding your data on Timeview........................................................................................51
Resetting logger clock with Timeview..............................................................................53
Alarms ................................................................................................................................54
Logger alarm configuration..............................................................................................54
Set point and alarm condition.......................................................................................54
Hysteresis....................................................................................................................54
Timeview alarm configuration..........................................................................................56
Groups and recipients..................................................................................................56
Message contents........................................................................................................56
Alarm routing ...............................................................................................................57

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End-to-end testing...........................................................................................................58
Viewing alarms on plots...............................................................................................59
Battery life...........................................................................................................................60
Estimating battery life......................................................................................................60
Maximizing battery life.....................................................................................................61
EU declaration of conformity...............................................................................................62

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Introduction and general information
The Hydro-Logic®Flexi Logger 100 is a telemetry data logger. It takes
measurements from single or multi-parameter sensors at regular intervals
(typically every 5 or 15 minutes) and stores this data in internal memory. Using a
mobile data modem, the Hydro-Logic®Flexi Logger 100 contacts a telemetry
server (typically once per day) and transfers data to it.
Main features of the Hydro-Logic®Flexi Logger 100
The main features of the logger are shown below. The sensor plug allows
connection to external sensors and will be supplied connected to a sensor if you
have ordered the Pre-wiring and configuration service.
This manual is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the
operation of this equipment. Hydro International recommends that you read this
manual completely before placing the equipment in service.

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Support website
For technical assistance with any of our products, please contact our technical
support team at:
www.hydro-int.com/LoggerSupport
If it is necessary to return the equipment to us for service / repair, please follow
the shipping instructions provided by technical support. Be sure to include a note
describing the issue. This will aid in the prompt return of the equipment.
Sales enquiries
For logger, sensor, Timeview and accessory sales and our pre-wiring and sensor
configuration service, contact:
[e-mail]
Hydro International welcomes feedback that would improve products or the
information presented in this manual.
Hydro International is continually improving its products and reserves the right to
change product specifications without notice.
Warranty
The warranty terms for this product can be found at
www.hydro-int.com/LoggerSupport
The Hydro-Logic®Flexi Logger 100 is suitable for use only with approved
sensors, batteries and communication cables. Connection of any non-approved
components could result in unsafe operation or damage to the logger and will
immediately void the warranty.
Safety and important information
Throughout this manual, any important safety considerations are highlighted as
follows:
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you
do not read and follow the instruction, the
product could be damaged, or data could be
lost.
Note Highlights important information in using
the product
Battery disposal Information related to correct
disposal of batteries.

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Revision history
2.00
12 Feb 2018
T Campbell
First version
2.02
22 Feb 2018
T Campbell
Edited and restructured
2.03
27 Feb 2018
T Campbell
Alarms added, minor fixes
2.04
29 Mar 2018
T Campbell
Comments incorporated
from DJ and RR. EU DoC
updated
2.05
6 April 2018
T Campbell
8/16 channel options
added to specification (DJ)

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Specification
Sensor inputs
4-20mA input (Pin 2)
•50-ohm resistance
•1V loop burden at 20mA
•16-bit resolution
•0.1 % accuracy
•Transient protection
SDI-12 input (Pin 1)
▪8 channels total, up to 8 sensor
addresses
Digital input 1 (Pin 1)
▪2s rainfall tip timing resolution
▪65000 event counts
▪650Hz max frequency
▪10K internal pull-up
Digital input 2 (Pin 2)
•2s rainfall tip timing resolution
•65000 event counts
•10Hz max frequency
•10K internal pull-up
Sensor power supply
Power output (Pin 3)
▪Switched 12V
▪120mA output current
▪Configurable warm-up
Data storage
Storage capacity
▪29768 16-bit readings total divided
over the enabled non-derived
channels.
Channel structure
▪(standard) Up to 8 channels with
16-point look-up tables for
engineering value conversion.
▪(optional) Up to 16 channels with
linear look-up tables.
Storage intervals
▪10s 30s 1m 2m
5m 10m 15m 30m
1h 2h 3h 4h
6h 8h 12h
▪Storage interval for each channel
can be set independently.
▪Data is recorded at cardinal
points.
Communications
Transport
▪Internal 3G/GPRS mobile data
modem
▪Local RS232 connection
Protocols
▪Modbus ASCII
▪DNP3 (support contract required)
Power
Batteries
▪Internal 16 Ah Alkaline pack or
Internal 64 Ah Lithium pack
▪External 12V lead-acid or 6-24V
DC supply

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Mechanical
Connectors/switches
▪1 Sensor connector plug with 4
screw terminals
▪1 external power and local
comms connector (combined)
▪1 sensor vent with Gore
protective patch
▪1 external mobile data antenna
with SMA socket
▪1 power button
▪1 dial-out button
Dimensions (mm)
▪W87
D75
L240 (270 with connectors)
Construction
▪Aluminium extrusion with
polycarbonate end caps.
▪O-ring seals on all external
mating surfaces.
▪DIN rail clip for surface
mounting
Protection Notes
•IP68: will withstand 1.2m
immersion for 48 hours without
significant ingress.
1. All connectors must be
mated or have sealing caps
fitted.
2. data communications may
not function when immersed.
3. gauge-pressure based level
sensors are not accurate when
logger enclosure is submerged
Operating limits
•-40 - +70°C, 0 - 100 % RH

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Getting started
These instructions assume
•You are unfamiliar with the Hydro-Logic®Flexi Logger 100
•You have purchased the logger with a Timeview package, including SIM
•You have ordered the logger with a sensor
•You have ordered the Pre-wiring and configuration service
The instructions cover the most important aspects of logger operation. They
should be carried out before the logger is installed on site.
Switching the logger on and off
The logger is shipped in the OFF state. Press and hold the power button (A) until
a green flash is seen in the LED window (B)
The logger is now ON. You should see a blue LED flash every two seconds.
There are other patterns of LED activity, which are described in Status LED flash
patterns.
You can switch the logger off by pressing and holding the power button until you
see a red flash. The logger is now off.
Note that the internal clock is stopped when the logger is switched off, but the
configuration and stored data are preserved. You need to reset the logger clock
after it is switched on so that data from the sensor is correctly time-stamped.
This can be done either by Resetting logger clock with Timeview or Resetting the
logger clock with Harvest