OTT HydroMet SUTRON XLINK 100 Quick start guide

XLink 100/500 Data Logger
Operational Manual
8800-1218, Rev.4 | 01-2024

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OTT Hydromet Corp.
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Sterling, VA 20164
USA
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and translation (even as excerpts) are only permitted with the prior written
consent of OTT HydroMet.
Subject to technical change.

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Table of contents
1 Scope of supply 6
2 Order numbers and variant code 7
2.1 Product variants 7
2.2 Accessories and spare parts 8
3 About this manual 9
3.1 Other applicable documents 9
3.2 General signs and symbols 9
3.3 Explanation of warnings 9
4 General safety instructions 10
4.1 Intended use 10
4.2 Potential misuse 10
4.3 Personnel qualification 10
4.4 Operator obligations 10
4.5 Personnel obligations 10
4.6 Correct handling 10
4.7 Risk of burns due to hot surfaces 11
4.8 Risks due to radio frequency signals 11
4.8.1 Risk of exposure to radio frequency 11
4.8.2 Health hazard due to electromagnetic fields 11
4.9 Use of rechargeable batteries 11
4.9.1 Risk of fire and explosion due to improper handling 11
4.9.2 Risk of burns due to accumulator acid 11
4.9.3 Observing ambient conditions 12
4.10 Certification 12
4.10.1 CE 12
4.10.2 Wi-Fi module 12
4.10.3 Iridium 12
4.10.4 Cellular compliance information 13
5 Product description 15
5.1 Design and function 15
5.2 Product overview 15
5.2.1 Multi-function button 16
5.2.2 Status LEDs 16
5.2.3 RS-232 connection 17
5.2.4 USB Micro (OTG) connection 17
5.2.5 USB Host connection 17
5.2.6 Left terminal strip 18
5.2.7 Right terminal strip 19
5.3 Symbols on the product 20

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6 Transport, storage, and unpacking 21
6.1 Unpacking 21
6.2 Storage 21
7 Installation 22
7.1 Mechanical installation 22
7.1.1 Requirements of the installation site 22
7.1.2 Installing device 22
7.1.3 Installing option card 23
7.1.4 Installing SIM card 24
7.2 Electrical installation 27
7.2.1 Connecting to earth ground point 27
7.2.2 Connecting battery to power supply 27
7.2.3 Connecting to PC 28
7.2.4 Connecting SDI-12 sensors 28
7.2.5 Connecting RS-485 sensors 28
7.2.6 Connecting tipping bucket 29
8 Commissioning 30
8.1 Installing and running LinkComm 30
8.2 Installing LinkComm 30
8.3 Running LinkComm on Windows 30
8.4 Getting connected 31
8.5 Working offline 32
8.6 Station view 33
8.6.1 Main menu 33
8.6.2 Tabs 34
8.6.3 Setup status button 34
8.6.4 Disconnect / connect button 35
8.7 Viewing station status 35
8.8 Making changes 36
8.9 Viewing data 37
8.10 Generating diagnostics 38
8.11 Sharing database 38
9 Operation 39
9.1 Operating XLink 39
9.1.1 Creating new station in LinkComm 39
9.1.2 Connecting to a station in the station list 39
9.1.3 Importing setups from another user or station 39
9.1.4 Testing measurements 40
9.1.5 Examining measurements 40
9.1.6 Examining transmissions 40
9.1.7 Examining transmission data 40
9.1.8 Entering manual data 40
9.1.9 Calibrating sensors 40

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9.1.10 Configuring SDI-12 sensors 41
9.1.11 Downloading log data 41
9.1.12 Viewing and clearing the status 41
9.1.13 Obtaining software version 41
9.1.14 Setting time 41
9.2 Setting up XLink 42
9.2.1 Measurement setup 42
9.2.2 Telemetry setup 49
10 Maintenance 50
10.1 Maintenance schedule 50
10.2 Retrofitting NEMA housing with ventilation 51
11 Troubleshooting 52
11.1 Fault elimination 52
12 Repair 54
12.1 Customer support 54
13 Notes on disposing of old devices 55
14 Technical data 56
14.1 Electrical data 56
14.2 Dimensions and weight 57

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1 Scope of supply
The following items are included with delivery:
– Site controller
– USB-A to micro-USB cable

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2 Order numbers and variant code
2.1 Product variants
Variant Order number
Basic (Logger only)
XLINK 100 no modem XLINK100-1
XLINK 100 no modem, NEMA 4-box XLINK100-1E
XLINK 500 no modem XLINK500-1
XLINK 500 no modem, NEMA 4-box XLINK500-1E
EU LTE
XLINK 100, EU LTE XLINK100-C3-1
XLINK 100, EU LTE, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK100-C3-1C
XLINK 100, EU LTE, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK100-C3-1E
XLINK 500, EU LTE XLINK500-C3-1
XLINK 500, EU LTE, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK500-C3-1C
XLINK 500, EU LTE, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK500-C3-1E
Global Cat M1 LTE
XLINK 100, Global LTE XLINK100-C6-1
XLINK 100, Global LTE, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK100-C6-1C
XLINK 100, Global LTE, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK100-C6-1E
XLINK 500, Global LTE XLINK500-C6-1
XLINK 500, Global LTE, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK500-C6-1C
XLINK 500, Global LTE, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK500-C6-1E
North America LTE
XLINK 100, NA LTE XLINK100-C7-1
XLINK 100, NA LTE, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK100-C7-1C
XLINK 100, NA LTE, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK100-C7-1E
XLINK 500, NA LTE XLINK500-C7-1
XLINK 500, NA LTE, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK500-C7-1C
XLINK 500, NA LTE, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK500-C7-1E
Iridium
XLINK 100, IRIDIUM XLINK100-IR-1
XLINK 100, IRIDIUM, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK100-IR-1C
XLINK 100, IRIDIUM, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK100-IR-1E
XLINK 500, IRIDIUM XLINK500-IR-1
XLINK 500, IRIDIUM, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK500-IR-1C
XLINK 500, IRIDIUM, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK500-IR-1E
Iridium DOD (Restricted)
XLINK 100, IRIDIUM DOD XLINK100-IRD-1
XLINK 100, IRIDIUM DOD, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK100-IRD-1C

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Variant Order number
XLINK 100, IRIDIUM DOD, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK100-IRD-1E
XLINK 500, IRIDIUM DOD XLINK500-IRD-1
XLINK 500, IRIDIUM DOD, NEMA 4-box, external antenna XLINK500-IRD-1C
XLINK 500, IRIDIUM DOD, NEMA 4-box, internal antenna XLINK500-IRD-1E
Pluggable option cards
Iridium telemetry pluggable modem card IRIDIUM-MOD-1
Iridium DOD (restricted) telemetry pluggable modem
card
IRIDIUM-MOD-1D
EU LTE telemetry pluggable modem card CELLULAR-MOD-3
Global LTE telemetry pluggable modem card CELLULAR-MOD-6
North America LTE telemetry pluggable modem card CELLULAR-MOD-7
Other
Externally mounted RF coaxial lightning arrestor to be
used on a NEMA-4 enclosure variant (3ft type Nmale -
nmale cable included)
8111-1113-1
2.2 Accessories and spare parts
Spare parts
Item Order number
Terminal block (2 position, vertical) 3129-1037

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3 About this manual
3.1 Other applicable documents
The following documents contain further information on installation, maintenance and calibration:
– Operations & Maintenance Manual SUTRON XLINK 100/500
3.2 General signs and symbols
The signs and symbols used in the operating manual have the following meaning:
Practical tip
iThis symbol indicates important and useful information.
Action
üPrerequisite that must be met before performing an action.
4Step 1
ðIntermediate result of an action
4Step 2
ðResult of a completed action
List
– List item, 1st level
– List item, 2nd level
3.3 Explanation of warnings
To avoid personal injury and material damage, you must observe the safety information and warnings in the
operating manual. The warnings use the following danger levels:
WARNING
WARNING
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If the hazardous situation is not avoided, it may result in death or
serious injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If the hazardous situation is not avoided, it may result in
moderately serious or minor injuries.
NOTICE
NOTE
This indicates a situation from which damage may arise. If the situation is not avoided, products may be damaged.

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4 General safety instructions
4.1 Intended use
The site controller is used to collect, store and transmit sensor data.
4.2 Potential misuse
Any use of the product that does not comply with the intended use, be this intentional or negligent, is forbidden by
the manufacturer.
4Use the product only as described in the operational manual.
4.3 Personnel qualification
The equipment described in this manual must be installed, operated, maintained and repaired by qualified
personnel only.
4Obtain training from OTT HydroMet if necessary.
4.4 Operator obligations
The installer is responsible for observing the safety regulations. Unqualified personnel working on the product can
cause risks that could lead to serious injury.
4Have all activities carried out by qualified personnel.
4Ensure that everybody who works on or with the product has read and understood the operational manual.
4Ensure that safety information is observed.
4File the operational manual together with the documentation of the entire system and ensure that it can be
accessed at all times.
4The operational manual is part of the product, forward the operational manual together with the product.
4.5 Personnel obligations
To avoid equipment damage and injury when handling the product, personnel are obliged to the following:
4Read the operational manual carefully before using the product for the first time.
4Pay attention to all safety information and warnings.
4If you do not understand the information and procedure explanations in this manual, stop the action and
contact the service provider for assistance.
4Wear the necessary personal protective equipment.
4.6 Correct handling
If the product is not installed, used and maintained correctly, there is a risk of injury. The manufacturer does not
accept any liability for personal injury or material damage resulting from incorrect handling.
4Install and operate the product under the technical conditions described in the operational manual.
4Do not change or convert the product in any way.
4Do not perform any repairs yourself.
4Get OTT HydroMet to examine and repair any defects.
4Ensure that the product is correctly disposed of. Do not dispose of it in household waste.