Ratmon RAT-2 User manual

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USER MANUAL

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Tabel of content
Content of the box...................................................................................................................................3
Intended use of the device......................................................................................................................3
Description of the device.............................................................................................................. 4
Connection of the device to the pipe......................................................................................................5
Configuration of the device before connecting to the pipe ............................................................... 10
Configuration of the device to work with RATMON system............................................................... 11
RATMON system .................................................................................................................................. 12
Front panel ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Description of LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 14
LED operation after starting of the device........................................................................................... 15
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 16

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- device RAT-2/RAT-Combo
- power transformer
- antenna
Before using the device, read this user manual.
Using this manual does not release you from the need to comply
with other safety regulations.
Any repairs or tampering with the device and its accessories may
only be performed by the manufacturer's authorized service
The device is covered by a 24 month warranty from the date of
purchase.
Due to the constant development of the device, the manufacturer
has the right to update this manual without having to inform the
users of the device.
The current version of the manual is available at www.ratmon.com
RAT-2 is the detector of leaks and faults in pre-insulated pipe network
Leak / Fault detection is done by measuring of 2 below parameters:
Rc - measurement of alarm loop continuity.
If Rc value exceeds the set limit of loop resistance it means loop’s break or misconnection of alarm
wires.
Riso - measurement of foam insulation resistance between metal pipe and alarm wire.
If the Riso value falls below the set insulation resistance limit it means
the appearance of moisture / leakage.
RAT-2 can support 2 or 4 alarm loops.
INTENDED USE OF THE DEVICE
CONTENT OF THE BOX

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1. Button „Start”
11. Antenna socket
2. Button „Setup”
12. Connection channel 1 „CH1”
3. Status LED „ i ”
13. Connection channel 2 „CH2”
4. Alarm LED
14. Connection channel 3 „CH3”
5. Communication LED „Arrows”
15. Connection channel 4 „CH4”
6. Configuration LED
16. Connection „RELAY”
7. LED channel 1 „CH1”
17. Connection to power supply
8. LED channel 2 „CH2”
18. USB communication
9. LED channel 3 „CH3”
19. SIM card slot
10. LED channel 4 „CH4”
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

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WARNING!
All connections of the detector to alarm wires and exchange of SIM card must be carried out with
switched off power supply!!
CONNECTION OF RAT-2 DETECTOR TO ALARM WIRES WITHOUT CONNECTION BOXES.
CONNECTION OF DETECTOR TO THE PIPE

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CONNECTION OF RAT-2 DETECTOR TO ALARM WIRES USING BOX-1

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CONNECTION OF RAT-2 DETECTOR TO ALARM WIRES USING BOX-2

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CONNECTION OF RATCOMBO TO ALARM WIRES WITHOUT CONNECTION BOXES.

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CONNECTION OF RATCOMBO TO ALARM WIRES USING BOX-3

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CONNECTION OF RELAY (option)
Normal operating condition –wires 1-2 shorted.
Alarm –wires 2-3 shorted.
Each new device is set according to the configuration below:
Warning thresholds (LED CH flashes yellow):
Riso - foam insulation resistance: 1 [MΩ]
Alarm loop resistance Rc: 50 [Ω]
Alarm thresholds (LED CH flashes red):
Riso foam insulation resistance: 500 [kΩ]
Alarm loop resistance Rc: 100 [Ω]
Frequency of measurements: 1 per day
To change the settings, use the RAT Manager 2 software, available at www.ratmon.com (see RAT
Manager 2 manual, settings).
If the device is equipped with a GSM module and is configured to work with the RATMON system, all
parameters can be also changed by remote from RATMON system. Settings of operating parameters
are read by remote from the system before each measurement and set to the next time interval.
CONFIGURATION OF THE DEVICE BEFORE CONNECTION TO THE PIPE

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1. Download and install on your tablet / computer with Windows 7/10the current version of
RATManager 2 (www.ratmon.com -> Download -> RATManager 2).
2. Connect the RAT device to the power supply.
3. Connect the RAT device to the computer using dedicated USB cable.
4. The connection of the device with the computer will be notified in the upper right corner of the
RAT Manager software with the information: Connected to device (serial number).
CONFIGURATION OF DEVICE TO WORK WITH RATMON SYSTEM

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5. Select the [Settings] => [Meter configuration]. The application should automatically load the
default settings. If this does not happen, click [Load from meter].
6. For proper operation of the device with the RATMON system you need to set below parameters:
(1) APN address - individual for each GSM operator.
(2) SIM card PIN - enter the correct SIM card PIN. If the SIM card is not blocked, enter "0000".
(3) Server settings - enter the server address to which all results are to be sent. The default is
app.ratmon.com
(4) Setting of first measurement, frequency of test and energy saving mode
7. After entering the configuration, click [Save to meter].
8. The device is ready to work with the RATMON system.
In order to view the results and manage the device, log in to the RATMON system at:
www.app.ratmon.com
The first step is to add the device to RATMON system and assign it to pipe loop. A detailed
description is available in the "Help" of the RATMON system in Chapter 1 "First steps".
RATMON SYSTEM

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Colours of LEDs
- dark blue
- light blue
- green
- red
- orange
- purple
- white
LEDs and buttons on front panel
Status
Alarm
Communication
Functions
CH1
channel 1
CH2
channel 2
CH3
channel 3
CH4
channel 4
„Setup”
Button to select function
„Start”
Button to start selected function
FRONT PANEL

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Status LED
constant light - normal work of device
constant light - work with PC (via USB), operating by RATManager2
3x flashing - device going into sleep mode (energy saving mode)
constant flashing –searching for wireless communication (option)
constant light –connected via wireless communication with PC and RATManager 2
Alarm LED
flashing, device not configured with RATMON system
constant light, alarm on broken loop
Communication LED
3x flashing - too weak signal strength to communicate via GSM
constant flashing - searching for GSM connection
3 x flashing - successful connection with server (RATMON)
slow flashing - lack of SIM card or problem with SIM card
fast flashing - problem with connection with server/RATMON. Next attempt to connect will
be done by next measurement.
constant flashing - problem GSM communication, device continues attempts to connect
with GSM network
constant light - firmware update
Setup LED
triggering of resistance measurement
triggering of TDR measurement (RATCombo)
checking of0 GSM signal strength
starting of wireless communication (optional)
DESCRIPTION / FUNCTIONS OF LEDS

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LEDs CH1..CH4
warning - exceeding the warning threshold on channel CH X
alarm - exceeding the alarm threshold on channel CH X
resistance measurement on CH X
TDR measurement on channel CH X
flashing –firmware update in progress
level of GSM signal strength
1. Operating modes of the device.
After starting the device, Status LED lights up blue. After connecting the device with PC (USB)
colour changes to green.
2. GSM communication.
After switching on the device starts automatically connection with GSM network, by following steps:
Communication LED is flashing blue.
After connection to GSM network, device shows GSM signal strength on LEDs „CH1” to „CH4”
by lighting purple.
Next device starts to communicate server:
After successful communication with server, communication LED flashes green
3x
Device not configured on server, alarm LED flashes green 3x
In case SIM card is missing or it is a problem with SIM card communication LED blinks
slowly in red.
If device has problem to connect with GSM network, communication LED flashes purple.
Device will periodically try to connect again.
If device failed to connect with the server communication LED flashes fast in red. The
connection attempt will be repeated at the next measurement period.
LED OPERATION AFTER STARTING THE DEVICE

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3. Manual checking of GSM signal strength
In order to check current GSM signal strength, press once button „Setup” until LED starts flashing
purple and next press button „Start”.
The level of GSM signal strength will be presented on LEDs CH1 to CH4 in purple.
4. Manual triggering of resistance measurement
Press button „Setup” until LED flashes in dark blue. Next press button „Start”. LEDs CH1 to CH4
will inform which channels are ready for measurements. Following pressing of button “Start” triggers
measurement. If result is positive, LED CH X stops lighting. If result exceeds set warning or alarm
limit, LED of CH X will light yellow or red, respectively.
5. Manual triggering of TDR measurement (RATCombo)
Press button „Setup” until LED flashes light blue. Next press button „Start” . LEDs of CH 1 to CH
2will inform which channel is ready for measurements. By pressing button „Setup” you can change
channel. Following pressing of button „Start” triggers measurement.
6. Remote update of the device
When the update process starts communication LED light in white and update progress is
presented on LEDs CH1 to CH2 in green.
Used electrical and electronic equipment should be collected selectively, i.e. it must not be placed
with other types of waste.
Worn-out electronic equipment should be taken to a collection point in accordance with the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act.
Before handing over the equipment to a collection point, do not disassemble any parts from this
equipment yourself.
Observe local regulations regarding disposal of packaging, waste batteries and accumulators.
DISPOSAL