In-situ Aqua TROLL 500 User manual

Operator's Manual
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Aqua TROLL 500

Contents
Instrument Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Serial Number Location........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Obtaining Repair Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Guidelines for Cleaning Returned Equipment............................................................................................................. 6
Instrument Components ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Required Accessories........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Communication Device........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Cable............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Sensors ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Software..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Telemetry................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Instrument Dimensions......................................................................................................................................................10
LCD Screen .........................................................................................................................................................................................11
System Components ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Base Unit Components.......................................................................................................................................................12
Accessories purchased separately..................................................................................................................................12
Cable..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Calibration and Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................13
Spot Checking Conguration......................................................................................................................................................14
Getting Started (Spot-Checking) ...............................................................................................................................................15
Installing Wiper Motor and Sensors..........................................................................................................................................16
Handling pH and Ion-Selective Electrode Sensors (ISEs) ..................................................................................................17
Using the RDO Sensor and RDO Fast Cap...............................................................................................................................17
Connecting the TROLL Com ........................................................................................................................................................18
Pairing the Instrument with the VuSitu Mobile App...........................................................................................................18
Navigating VuSitu............................................................................................................................................................................19
Long-Press...............................................................................................................................................................................20
Swipe Left ................................................................................................................................................................................20
Swipe Right.............................................................................................................................................................................20
Calibrating the Sensors..................................................................................................................................................................21
Live Readings in VuSitu..................................................................................................................................................................23
Remote-Monitoring Conguration (Telemetry)...................................................................................................................25
Getting Started (Remote Monitoring)......................................................................................................................................26
Conguring the Cube/Tube.........................................................................................................................................................27

Connecting to Win-Situ on a PC.................................................................................................................................................28
Navigating the Win-Situ Interface .............................................................................................................................................30
Connecting the Aqua TROLL 500 to a PLC or Data Logger...............................................................................................32
SDI-12 3 Wire ..........................................................................................................................................................................32
Modbus Master RS485 ........................................................................................................................................................33
Modbus Master with RS232 (Converter Required) ...................................................................................................34
Modbus PLC Interface....................................................................................................................................................................35
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................35
Setting Up Instrument ........................................................................................................................................................35
Wiring the Modbus Master................................................................................................................................................35
Programming the PLC.........................................................................................................................................................36
Reading Parameters.............................................................................................................................................................37
Care and Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................38
Maintenance Schedule.......................................................................................................................................................38
User-Serviceable Parts ........................................................................................................................................................38
O-rings ......................................................................................................................................................................................38
pH/ORP & ISE Sensor Replacement................................................................................................................................38
RDO Sensor Cap Replacement.........................................................................................................................................38
Instrument Storage..............................................................................................................................................................38
Cleaning the Sonde..............................................................................................................................................................39
Cleaning and Storing the pH/ORP Sensor ...................................................................................................................39
Replacing the Filling Solution ..........................................................................................................................................39
Replacing the Junction.......................................................................................................................................................39
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................................40
Storage Recommendations ..............................................................................................................................................40
Cleaning and Storing the RDO Sensor..........................................................................................................................40
Storage .....................................................................................................................................................................................41
Cleaning and Storing the Conductivity Sensor .........................................................................................................41
Cleaning and Storing the Turbidity Sensor .................................................................................................................41
Instrument Specications.............................................................................................................................................................42
Sensor Specications .....................................................................................................................................................................43
Accuracy, Range & Resolution..........................................................................................................................................44
Potential Interferents...........................................................................................................................................................48
pH ...............................................................................................................................................................................................48
Conductivity ...........................................................................................................................................................................48
Dissolved Oxygen.................................................................................................................................................................48
ORP.............................................................................................................................................................................................48
Ammonium.............................................................................................................................................................................48

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Chloride....................................................................................................................................................................................48
Nitrate .......................................................................................................................................................................................48
Ammonium, Chloride and Nitrate Interferent Concentrations............................................................................48
Total Dissolved Solids.........................................................................................................................................................50
Dissolved Oxygen RDO Sensor Specications ...........................................................................................................51
Level, Depth and Pressure Sensor Specications......................................................................................................52
ORP Sensor Specications.................................................................................................................................................52
pH Sensor Specications....................................................................................................................................................52
Temperature Sensor Specications................................................................................................................................53
Turbidity Sensor Specications .......................................................................................................................................53
Total Suspended Solids.......................................................................................................................................................53
Ammonium Sensor Specications .................................................................................................................................54
Ammonia (Un-ionized Ammonia and Total Ammonia) ..........................................................................................54
Chloride Sensor Specications ........................................................................................................................................54
Nitrate Sensor Specications............................................................................................................................................55
More Information ............................................................................................................................................................................56
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................................................57
Appendix A: Sensor Discovery.........................................................................................................................................57
Appendix B: Parameter Numbers and Locations ......................................................................................................58
Appendix C: Unit IDs............................................................................................................................................................60
Appendix D: Register Data Formats...............................................................................................................................62

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If you suspect your system is malfunctioning and repair is needed, you can help assure ecient servicing by following these
guidelines:
1. Call or email In-Situ Technical Support. Have the product model and serial number available.
2. Be prepared to describe the problem, including how the product was used and the conditions noted at the time of the
malfunction.
3. If Technical Support determines that service is needed, they will ask your company to ll out the RMA form and pre-
approve a specied monetary amount for repair charges. When the form and pre-approval is received,
4. Technical Support will assign an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number.
5. Clean the product as described in the manual.
6. If the product contains a removable battery, remove and retain it unless you are returning the system for a refund or
Technical Support states otherwise.
7. Carefully pack your product in its original shipping box, if possible.
8. Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the box.
9. Send the package, shipping prepaid, to:
In-Situ
ATTN: Repairs
221 East Lincoln Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The warranty does not cover damage during transit. In-Situ recommends insurance for all shipments. Warranty repairs will be
shipped back prepaid.
Outside the U.S.
Contact your international In-Situ distributor for repair and service information.
Your equipment was carefully inspected before shipping. Check the equipment for any physical damage sustained during
shipment. Notify In-Situ and le a claim with the carrier if there is any such damage; do not attempt to deploy or operate the
instrument.
The instrument serial number is on the product label axed to the instrument body. Serial numbers for individual sensors are
engraved on the sensor body.
Obtaining Repair Service
Unpacking and Inspection
Serial Number Location
!Save packing materials for future storage and shipping of your equipment.
Instrument Overview