Raven SID-10200 User manual

RAVEN ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS SID-10200
Thank you for purchasing a Raven Environmental Products process control instrument.
The Raven E-10200 Sludge Interface Detector (SID) is a rugged portable field instrument specifically designed to
detect sludge density and measure sludge blanket elevation in sedimentation tanks and clarifiers. Precision
electronics and the latest IRED technology enable accurate and repeatable measurements. Operator features like
single-handed operation, belt clip and onboard cable stowage make it easy to use.
DESCRIPTION OUT OF THE BO
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SETUP
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installation OUT OF THE BO
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1. Switch power-off by depressing “O” on the POWER switch.
2. Remove 4 screws on faceplate, pull away faceplate to expose case chamber.
3. Open yellow Velcro strap and remove battery cradle from case.
4. Install the 6-AA alkaline batteries (provided) in the battery cradle.
5. Install battery cradle back in the case and fasten with Velcro strap.
6. Secure faceplate to the case with the 4 screws.
Before using the SID in water, take a minute to observe how it works.
• Power-on/off switch and a horn-on/off switch (power-on with the “I” side down)
• A single lightbar segment lights up when the SID is powered-on
• Lightbar segments increase with horn as sludge density increases
• Horn may be muted by rotating the sounder vent or can be silenced by the switch
• The probe sensor emits an IRED beam that is invisible and harmless
• Low battery lamp will flash when battery replacement is due
Quick check
1. Switch-on the POWER and HORN.
2. Place your finger over one of the sensor eyes in the probe gap. All lightbars illuminate and the horn
sounds off. The horn can be switched-off without affecting the operation of the unit.
TOOL FAMILIARITY
OUTOFTHEBOX
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SENSITIVITY KNOB ADJUSTMENTS
The Sensitivity Knob is used to compensate for varying types of sludge density.
Knob Setting Probe Attitude Sensitivity
1 Ignoring the smallest solids Low
5 Detecting all solids High
Note: Sensitivity range set at factory. Range modification instructions available upon request.
IN THE FIELD
SLUDGE INTERFACE DETECTION
1. Rotate Sensitivity Knob to position [1] low sensitivity.
2. Lower the SID probe all the way to the bottom of the tank. NOTE: If needed, increase sensitivity just
enough to light up all the lightbars. THIS IS THE SENSITIVITY BASELINE FOR THIS TANK
3. Slowly raise the SID probe out of the sludge blanket until most or all of the lightbars go out. At this level,
you have detected the sludge blanket interface.
4. Observe the SID probe cable depth marker to determine the depth of blanket.
IN THE FIELD
FINE TUNING IN THE FIELD
• Now that you’ve established the baseline sensitivity for this tank, you can fine-tune the SID by increasing
the sensitivity above the baseline.
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t the baseline sensitivity setting determined in the previous step, the probe is exhibiting an “all or nothing”
reading. At sensitivities higher than your baseline, you can detect the ragged edge on top of the sludge
blanket.
• By lowering and raising the SID probe in and out of the sludge blanket interface at various sensitivity
settings above your baseline, you will get a feel for the SID’s “personality” and how it reacts to the
particular influents at your plant.
MAINTENANCE
IN THE SHOP
• Replace all 6 batteries as a group with new AA alkaline batteries of the same type and brand
• Switch SID power switch-off when not in use to conserve batteries
• Store SID for long periods with the batteries removed
• Store SID in cool dry place and out of direct sunlight
• Clean probe sensor eyes with mild detergent
Replacement Parts
S-10203-20 20-foot Cable Assembly with Sludge Sensor Probe
S-10203-30 30-foot Cable Assembly with Sludge Sensor Probe
1 year limited warranty.
Other Raven Environmental Products process control instruments:
F-10300 Bench top Centrifuge (includes six 19mm Centrifuge Tubes)
B-10101-19 19 mm Centrifuge Tubes (conical bottom with percentage markings)
B-10101-17 17 mm Centrifuge Tubes (conical bottom with percentage markings)
C-10102 Settleometer Kit (Measures sludge settling characteristics)