HyQuest Solutions TB71 User manual

TB71
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Disclaimer 3I
II Scope of Delivery 4
III Safety Instructions 5
Part I Introduction 6
Part II Installation 7
2.1 Unpacking your TB7 Rain Gauge ................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Site Selection and Setup ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Quick Instruction .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Part III Configuration 12
3.1 Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Part IV Operation 13
4.1 Test Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Part V Maintenance 14
Part VI Repair 16
6.1 TB7 Part List .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Part VII Technical Data 21
Part VIII Obligations of the Operator and Disposal 22
8.1 Obligations of the Operator ....................................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Dismantling / Disposal ................................................................................................................................ 22

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arise during installation, operation or maintenance.
HyQuest Solutions shall not be liable for any
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I Disclaimer

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II Scope of Delivery
§ TB7 Rain Gauge
§ TB311/5 5 metre connecting lead
§ Bird Spikes with Quick Instruction
§ Allen Key
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§ Read the user manual including all operating instructions prior to installing, connecting and powering up the HyQuest
Solutions TB71. The manual provides information on how to operate the product. The manual is intended to be used
by qualified personnel, i.e. personnel that have been adequately trained, are sufficiently familiar with installation,
mounting, wiring, powering up and operation of the product.
§ Keep the user manual on hand for later reference!
§ If you encounter problems understanding the information in the manual (or part thereof), please consult the
manufacturer or its appointed reseller for further support.
§ HyQuest Solutions TB71 is intended to be used in hydrometeorological or environmental monitoring applications.
§ Before starting to work, you have to check the functioning and integrity of the system.
§ Check for visible defects on the TB71, this may or may not include any or all of the following mounting facilities,
connectors and connections, mechanical parts, internal or external communication devices, power supplies or
power supply lines, etc.
§ If defects are found that jeopardize the operational safety, work must be stopped. This is true for defects found
before starting to work as well as for defects found while working.
§ Do not use the HyQuest Solutions TB71 in areas where there is a danger of explosion.
§ The present user manual specifies environmental/climatic operating conditions as well as mechanical and electrical
conditions. Installation, wiring, powering up and operating the HyQuest Solutions TB71 must strictly comply with
these specifications.
§ Perform maintenance only when tools or machinery are not in operation.
§ If guards are removed to perform maintenance, replace them immediately after servicing.
§ Never make any electrical or mechanical diagnostics, inspections or repairs under any circumstances. Return the
sensor to the manufacturer’s named repair centre. You can find information on how to return items for repair in the
relevant section of the HyQuest Solutions web site.
§ Disposal instructions: After taking the HyQuest Solutions TB71 out of service, it must be disposed of in
compliance with local waste and environmental regulations. The HyQuest Solutions TB71 is never to be disposed in
household waste!
§ Inputs and outputs of the device are protected against electric discharges and surges (so-called ESD). Do not
touch any part of the electronic components! If you need to touch any part, please discharge yourself, i.e. by touching
grounded metal parts.
III Safety Instructions
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Introduction
1Introduction
Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the device.
HyQuest Solutions manufactures, sells, installs and operates quality instrumentation, data loggers and communication
technology. Products are designed with passion for environmental monitoring and with a deep understanding of the
quality, accuracy and robustness needed to fulfil the requirements of measurement practitioners in the field.
The present User Manual will help you understand, install and deploy the device. If, however, you feel that a particular
information is missing, incomplete or confusing, please do not hesitate to contact us for further support!
HyQuest Solutions’ TB7 is a new generation high-quality tipping bucket rain gauge for measuring rainfall and precipitation
in remote and unattended locations when used in conjunction with HyQuest Solutions’ Undercover data logger (see flip
side) or a smart communication module. TB7 is a reliable ‘low cost’ device with a very good accuracy across a broad range
of rainfall intensities.

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Installation
2Installation
This chapter contains the following subsections:
§ Unpacking your TB7 Rain Gauge
§ Site Selection and Setup
§ Quick Instruction
2.1 Unpacking your TB7 Rain Gauge
This package should contain:
§ TB7 Rain Gauge
§ TB311/5 5 metre connecting lead
§ Bird Spikes with Quick Instruction
§ Allen Key
Please verify you have received these items and that the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge resolution is as ordered.
To prepare the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge for installation:
§ lift the unit from the carton and place on secure surface
§ remove polythene bag
§ loosen the three enclosure securing screws and back them off until screw head is clear of the enclosure.
§ lift the enclosure from the gauge
§ carefully remove the elastic band/support pad from the bucket.
Your Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge is now ready for installation.
2.2 Site Selection and Setup
Site Selection
Rainfall measurements are intended to be representative of the actual rain falling on a given area. Some of the more
important factors which influence the representativeness of a gauge are as follows:
§ Site the gauge on level ground where possible. Avoid sloping sites.
§ Site should have adequate protection from strong winds.
§ Site should be free of large obstructions such as buildings and trees.
§ Provide suitable ground surface to avoid splashing into the gauge.
Setting up
§ Install the gauge on the foundation. A suggested foundation is shows in Diagram 1.
§ Loosen the three enclosure securing screws and the enclosure.
§ The gauge is provided with a bull’s eye level. Adjust the nuts on mounting bolts until gauge is level.
§ Connect lead to the Rain Gauge terminals, refer to Diagram 7 , and to the recording device, in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
2.3 Quick Instruction
Assembling Bird Spikes
1. Quantity of bird spikes supplied 24 off, 18 off to assemble and 6 off as spares.
2. When assembling please ensure the flat side of the spike is facing the funnel ring
3. Do not force the spike in - the step on the spike should sit against the flat surface on the top of the hole.
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Installation
Base Instruction

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Installation
Floor Mount

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Installation
Pole Mount
Roof Mount
The Rain Gauge can also be mounted on a pitched roof with maximum angle of 15 degrees.

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Installation

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Configuration
3Configuration
This chapter contains the following subsections:
§ Calibration
3.1 Calibration
The Model TB7 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge is batch calibrated. The batch calibration process guarantees that each rain
gauge supplied will work within the range of accuracy specified by HyQuest Solutions, namely “0 to 200 mm per hour: +/-
5 % for 0.2mm, 0.01” and 0.5mm buckets, 200-500 mm per hour: Better than +/-8%” for 0.5mm bucket only. The batch
calibration process is detailed below:
§ Buretting:
Each side of the tipping bucket is balanced and buretted to the practical volume applicable to the resolution of the
gauge (i.e. 0.2mm or 0.5mm or 0.01"). The buretting is carried out with NATA calibrated and certified equipment.
§ Initial Calibration:
The initial production run of 50 rain gauges are all buretted, as described in Item i) above and calibrated on our
TB340A Laboratory calibrator, over a range of intensities (50mm/hr to 500mm/hr)
§ Ongoing Calibration:
From every batch of 50 units thereafter, one gauge will be randomly selected and fully calibrated as per Item ii)
above, to ensure the specified accuracy and repeatability are maintained.
On request a full calibration can be undertaken at additional cost.
Please contact either HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd or our local distributor for further information.
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Operation
4Operation
This chapter contains the following subsections:
§ Test Operation
§ Electrical
4.1 Test Operation
§ Manually tip the bucket a number of times, ensuring that each tip is being recorded and that the tilting mechanism is
operating freely.
§ Replace and secure the enclosure.
4.2 Electrical
Dual reed switches are provided for several reasons:
§ Two isolated switches permit the control of two separate circuits; e.g. a local counter and a telemetry circuit.
§ Parallel connection of both switches increases the current carrying capacity of the contact system if required.
§ Parallel switch operation confers a degree of redundancy in locations where data from the Rain Gauge is critical to
flood warning etc.
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Maintenance
5Maintenance
The only routine maintenance required is cleaning. The following items should be checked regularly for cleanliness:
§ Catch filter
§ Straight through Nozzle (refer diagram 5)
§ Interior of bucket
§ Top surface of adjusting screws
§ Enclosure locking screws - lightly lubricate after cleaning
§ All insect screens
Dismantle Details
a. Push filter in and pull straight through Nozzle out
b. Clean filter
c. Clean straight through nozzle

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Maintenance
Assembly Details
§ Assemble filter to straight through Nozzle body
§ Push assembly into funnel

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Repair
6Repair
HyQuest Solutions precision instruments and data loggers are produced in quality-controlled processes. All HyQuest
Solutions production and assembly sites in Australia, New Zealand and Europe are ISO 90001 certified. All equipment is
factory tested and/or factory calibrated before it is shipped to the client. This ensures that HyQuest Solutions products
perform to their fullest capacity when delivered.
Despite HyQuest Solutions most rigorous quality assurance (QA), malfunction may occur within or outside of the warranty
period. In rare cases, a product may not be delivered in accordance with your order.
In such cases HyQuest Solutions’ return and repair policy applies. For you as a customer, this means the following:
1. Contact HyQuest Solutions using the Repair Request Form made available online:
https://www.hyquestsolutions.eu/fileadmin/Form/Telemetry_Solution_app.jpg.pdf
In response you will receive a reference number that must be referenced on all further correspondence and on the
freight documents accompanying your return shipment.
2. Please provide as much information and/or clear instructions within the return paperwork. This will assist our test
engineers with their diagnosis.
3. Please do not ship the goods prior to obtaining the reference number. HyQuest Solutions will not reject any
equipment that arrives without reference number; however, it may take us longer to process.
Custom requirements for items sent to HyQuest Solutions for warranty or non-warranty repairs: Check with your
national customs/tax authorities for details, processes and paperwork regarding tax exempt return of products. Typically,
special custom tariff codes are available (such as HS Code = 9802.00) that verify the item is being returned for repair and
has no commercial value. Please note that the customs invoice / dispatch documents should also clearly state: “Goods
being returned to manufacturer for repair – No Commercial value”. It is mandatory to have any returned goods
accompanied by a commercial invoice on headed paper. HyQuest Solutions reserves the right to charge the customer for
time spent rectifying incorrect customs documents.
Note: Please ensure that your goods are packed carefully and securely. Damage that occurs during transit is not covered
by our warranty and may be chargeable.
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Repair
Rain Gauge
Part No.
Rain Gauge Description
TB7/0.2
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge, bucket capacity 0.2mm, bucket
type UV stabilised Teflon impregnated injection moulded
TB7/0.01”
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge, bucket capacity 0.01inch,
bucket type UV stabilised Teflon impregnated injection
moulded
TB7/0.5
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge, bucket capacity 0.5mm, bucket
type UV stabilised Teflon impregnated injection moulded
TB7 Base Part List
REFERENCE
PART_ID
DESCRIPTION
QTY_PER
1
TB701-01
BASE-INJECTION MOULDED
1
2
TB701-03
BRASS INSERT
2
3
SC008-29
M5x0.8 SS304 HEX NUT
3
4
SC045-21
SOC HD CAPSCREW
M5x0.8x12 SS304
3
5
TB301-05
PIVOT SCREW
2
6
TB301-06
PIVOT SCREW LOCK NUT
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Repair
REFERENCE
PART_ID
DESCRIPTION
QTY_PER
7
SC006-12
MINIATURE P CLIP #20-PTC
6.4B
1
8
SC022-114
6GA x 1/4 SELF TAPPING
SCREW 304 PAN HD
PHILLIPS STAINLESS STEEL
1
9
TB307
MODEL TB3 RAIN GAUGE
24V REED SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
0.5
10
SC023-09
BULL’S EYE LEVEL
1
11
SC100-09
SERIAL PLATE
1
12
SC100-06
CALIBRATED LABEL
1
13
SC040-58
SPFM10 10MM FINNED
SNAP IN PLUG BLACK
1
14
TB312
ADJUSTING SCREW
ASSEMBLY
2
15
SC022-116
6GA x 1/2 SELF TAPPING
SCREW 304 PAN HD
PHILLIPS STAINLESS STEEL
2
TB7 Bucket Part List

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Repair
Filter/Nozzle Part List
Enclosure Part List
Part no.
Description
Quantity
TB777-01
Funnel
1

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Repair
Part no.
Description
Quantity
TB777-02
Enclosure
1
TB418-06
Vent
1
TB408-05
Mesh
1
TB777-04
Bird Guard Spike
18 + 6 Spares
TB777 breakdown assembly