NexSens G2-HYDROMET User manual

G2-HYDROMET Quick Start
For best results, setup your new product in the office/lab. Collect a few
data points and become familiar with the system prior to field deployment.
1Go to V2.WQDataLIVE.com/Getting-Started
2Create a new account or sign into an existing
account and enter the Claim Code found on
the serial label to access the device’s data
3Place the HYDROMET in an area with strong
cellular coverage and connect the antenna
4Connect the Solar Pack’s UW-6 to the
HYDROMET’s UW-6 pigtail to power the device
(device will beep once when powered)
5Refresh WQData LIVE and confirm the Diagnostic
Data Last Contact timestamp has been updated
(May take up to 1 minute*)
6Deploy the device by screwing it onto a
leveled 2” NPT pole and orienting it
north using the Airmar alignment mark
7Angle the solar panel by removing the
outter angle adjustment bolt with the
included 3/16” hex wrench, tilting to the
desired angle (30° or 45°), and replacing the bolt
Connect Optional Hydrological Sensor
8Connect the Hydrological sensor to the UW-8 pigtail
9On WQData, click the G2-HYDROMET’s icon in the
righthand Site List panel to access the Remote Device
Configuration dialog and queue a Detect Sensors and Sensor
Read command (check the boxes and click SAVE)
10 Cycle power (UW-6 pigtail) to
execute the remote command
11 Confirm the new parameters
are online (May take up to 3
minutes for detection and
upload)
Serial Label

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Claim code
does not work
Code was entered
incorrectly
Re-enter code exactly as shown on the
serial label
Device was
already claimed
Check with previous owners/users
WQData LIVE’s
Last Contact
time does not
update
OR
Device does
not upload
new data to
WQData LIVE
No power to
device
Confirm the UW-6 is connected
Cycle power by disconnecting and
reconnecting the UW-6 solar pack plug
and listening for a beep
Replace the battery in the SP6
No cellular
coverage
Install the right angle adapter to point
the antenna sideways instead of down
Relocate the unit to an area with
strong cellular coverage and no
obstructions (outside in a parking lot
is typically good), then cycle the power
(disconnect and reconnect the UW-6).
The device should beep twice after
being powered for 30-60 seconds.
Three beeps indicates no signal.
Meteorological
or Hydrology
data reports
errors
Battery voltage
below 9V
Repair/Replace the battery pack
Sensor damaged
Visually inspect sensor and contact
NexSens for RMA authorization
Hydrology data
reports errors
Sensor
disconnected or
cable damaged
Visually inspect cable for cuts and
check connection is secure and dry
Sensor not
functional
Connect to the sensor directly and
confirm communication
*A brand new modem may require up to 2 minutes to provision with the
cellular provider the first time it connects to the internet.
For more assistance visit:
www.NexSens.com/Category/Knowledge-Base/G2-Series-Monitoring