vanEssen Diver-Link DN4 Series User manual

Diver-Link DN4xx Series
Diver-Link Triple DN4xx-3 Series

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CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (EUROPE)
Wehereby declare thatthedevice(s)described below are inconformity with the directives listed. In
theeventofunauthorizedmodification of anydevices listedbelow, thisdeclarationbecomes invalid.
Type: Telemetrydevice withdatalogger
ProductModel: Diver-Link (DN4xx)and Diver-Link Triple(DN4xx-3)
Relevant EC Directives and Harmonized Standards:
2014/53/EU Directive for Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment in accordance to annex
III towhich thisdirectiveconform tothefollowingstandards:
Low Voltage Directive per EN60950-1 (2006)+A11 (2011) forProduct Safety testing
standardfor"Information Technology Equipment"
EMC Directive EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 / EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 Electromagnetic emissionand
immunityfor"InformationTechnology Equipment"
2014/30/EUElectromagnetic Compatibility directive, as amended byEN61326-1:2013
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requirements of 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility directive. The products are inconformity
withthefollowing standardsand/orother normative documents:
EMC: Harmonized Standards: EN 61326-1:2013 Lab Equipment, EMC
IEC61000-6-3:2007 Emission standard for residential, commercialand light-industrial
environments
IEC61000-4-2:2009 Electrostatic dischargeimmunity test
IEC61000-4-3:2006 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC61000-4-4:2012 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC61000-4-5:2006 Surge immunity test
IEC61000-4-6: 2014 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC61000-4-11:2004 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
I hereby declarethat the equipment namedabove has been designedto comply withthe relevant
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Contents
1Introduction.........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Aboutthis Manual ......................................................................................................................1
1.2 OperatingPrinciple....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Description.................................................................................................................................2
2Preparationand Deployment..............................................................................................................4
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................4
2.2 PreparingtheDiver-Link............................................................................................................5
2.3 Configuring the Diver-Link.........................................................................................................6
2.4 Programmingthe Diver..............................................................................................................7
2.5 Programming the Barometric Datalogger.................................................................................7
2.6 Deployment................................................................................................................................7
2.7 SignalQuality .............................................................................................................................9
3AppendixI TechnicalSpecifications...............................................................................................11
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................................11
3.2 FrequencyBands......................................................................................................................11
3.3 PowerConsumption ................................................................................................................11
3.4 Environmental..........................................................................................................................12
3.5 Transportation .........................................................................................................................12
3.6 IntegratedBarometric Datalogger ..........................................................................................12
4Appendix II LED Indicators & FunctionKeys...................................................................................15
4.1 FunctionKeys...........................................................................................................................15
4.2 LEDIndicators ..........................................................................................................................16
5AppendixIII Diver-Link Accessories................................................................................................20
5.1 LithiumBattery for Diver-Link.................................................................................................20
5.2 Diver-LinkExternal Antenna....................................................................................................20
5.3 Diver-Office Software...............................................................................................................20
5.4 Diver-HUBSoftware .................................................................................................................21
5.5 USBReadingUnit.....................................................................................................................21
5.6 Smart InterfaceCable ..............................................................................................................21
5.7 DXTCable .................................................................................................................................22
5.8 DXTCableSuspension Kit........................................................................................................22
5.9 TD-Diver....................................................................................................................................22
5.10 Baro-Diver.................................................................................................................................23
5.11 Cera-Diver.................................................................................................................................23
5.12 Micro-Diver...............................................................................................................................24
5.13 CTD-Diver..................................................................................................................................24

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1Introduction
TheDiver-Link is a durableandeasy to installtelemetry unitforremote monitoringofground and
surfacewater levels. TheDiver-Linkfeatures a compactdesign with the latest 4G/LTEwireless
technology and can beused in a variety ofbore hole locations such as flushmount and stick-up wells.
TheDiver-Link ispartofacompletetelemetrysolution. A remotemonitoringsystem thatintegrates
fieldinstrumentation withwireless communication and datamanagement to effectively manage
(ground)water resources. The Diver-Link is suitableforcontinuous longandshort-term monitoring
projects.
TheDiver-Link transmitsdata froma singleDiver datalogger over a cellularormobilenetwork,
whereastheDiver-LinkTriple sends data fromupto 3 Divers. Both versions of theDiver-Linkare
available with aninternal or external antenna. Anexternal can providebetter signal strength and
coverage, especially inareas with poor receptionor incasetheDiver-Linkis placedinsidea metal well
casing.
Configuration and managementofthe Diver-Link is donethrough theDiver-HUB webportal, a web
portal forreal-time management of sitedata, monitoring equipment andwater levels.
Deployment of the Diver-Link is simple;insert thebattery and connectthe unit toa Diver. In the field,
theDiver-Linkcan beoperated using the magneticfunctionkeystoactivatethe unit.Future firmware
-the-
1.1 AboutthisManual
This manualcontains information about Van EssenInstruments Diver-Link withpart numberDN4xx
and theDiver-Link Triple with part number DN4xx-3. These devices can read thedata from one or up
to threeconnected Diver groundwater data loggers, respectively. The Diver-Link also contains an
integrated barometric datalogger measuring the atmospheric pressure and temperature. The
collected data fromthe Diver andthe barometric datalogger is transmitted toDiver-HUBserver
through acellular network (2G,3Gand/or 4G/LTE). The Diver-Link configuration, such as data upload
interval is managed through Diver-HUB.
This chaptercontains abriefintroduction to theDiver-Link. Chapter 2covers the preparationand
deploymentof the Diver-Link. Therearefourappendices containingthe technical specifications,
overview of the installation steps, a fulldescription of the LED indicators/function keys and an
appendix with a list ofDiver-Link accessories.
1.2 OperatingPrinciple
A Divergroundwater datalogger is suspended ona DXT Cable which is connected to aDiver-Link at the
topofthewell. TheDiver-Link connectstoa 2G, 3G or 4G/LTEcellular networkand transmits theDiver
data andthe data fromitsinternal barometricdatalogger to theDiver-HUB server.

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1.3 Description
TheDiver-Link consistsofelectronicsand abatteryinapolycarbonate enclosure. Theelectronics
consistofamodem andradio device,barometric datalogger,Diverinterfaceand userinterface. Views
fromthefour mainsidesare showninthefigurebelow. Eachsidewill bedescribed below.

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Inthetopview the pressurecompensationelement and theSMAantennaconnector (available on
modelsDN4x2, DN4x2-3,DN4x2andDN4x2-3 only)arevisible. Thepressure compensationelement
transfers the outsidepressure to theinside ofthe unit for thebarometric datalogger.
Onthebottom of the Diver-Link(DN4xx) istheconnector forconnectingtheDXT Cable. FortheDiver-
Link Triple(DN4xx-3) there arethree cables coming out of thebottom oftheenclosure for connecting
a DXT Cable.The connection cables vary inlength. For reference, the shortest cable is referredto as
port 1 andthe longest cable as port 3.
1.3.1 LEDIndicators
Onthefrontside therearefour LED indicators, whicharefor indicating the status, from top to bottom,
of:
•Diver
•SIM card
•Cellular network
•Server
Themeaning of eachLED indicator is explained insection 2.6.1 Activatingthe Diver-Link andinmore
detailinAppendix II LEDIndicators &Function Keys.
1.3.2 FunctionKeys
On theside of theDiver-Link there are four magnetic keys markedby agreen dot.The functionofeach
key is fromtop to bottom:
•Activate theDiver-Linkdownloads thedatafrom the connected Diver and transmitsthis
datatogether with thedatafrom theintegrated barometric datalogger to theDiver-HUB.
•F2 not assigned
•F3 not assigned
•Status showsthelast knownstatus, i.e. after activatingthe Diver-Linkorthelastscheduled
communication session with Diver-HUB.
Thefunction keysaredescribed inmore detailin Appendix II LEDIndicators&FunctionKeys.
1.3.3 IntegratedBarometricDatalogger
The Diver-Link containsa barometric datalogger. Its data canbe used to calculate water levelsfrom
the Diver data. TheDiver-Link adds a barometricvaluewith the same time stamp to the outputfile for
eachsample takenbytheconnected Diver
TheDiver-Link starts recording barometric pressureand temperatureafterthe batteries are inserted
intheDiver-Link andtheDiver-Link makesits firstconnection withthecellular network. The
barometric datalogger clock is synchronized with the time ofthe cellular network each time theDiver-
Linkconnects with the cellular network.
SeeAppendix I Technical Specifications section IntegratedBarometricDataloggerforthe
specifications oftheintegrated barometricdatalogger.

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2PreparationandDeployment
2.1 Introduction
In practice, theDiver is suspended in a monitoring well and theDiver-Link isinstalled at the surface so
itcanreadand recordbarometric pressure and transmit data, as illustrated below. The atmospheric
pressuredata isused tocompensate thepressuremeasurements recorded bythe Divers forvariations
inatmospheric pressure toobtainwater leveldata.
Thefollowing sections describe howto configure andinstall theDiver-Link. The stepsare:
1. Preparethe Diver-Link
a. Open the Diver-Link
b. Insert theSIMcard (ifapplicable)
c. Insert the batteries with correct polarity
d. Insert thedesiccant
e. ClosetheDiver-Link

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2. Configure the Diver-Link
3. Program the Diver(s)
4. Deployment
a. Activate the Diver-Link
b. Deploy ina well
Steps1and 2 must not bedone in thefield to avoidthe seal becoming dirtyand water and dust
entering the Diver-Link.
All thesteps in this chapter are summarized in thedocument Diver-LinkPreparation andInstallation.
2.2 PreparingtheDiver-Link
2.2.1 Openingthe Diver-Link
Open the Diver-Link by inserting ascrewdriver (size 3) inthe slot at thetop of the Diver-Link as shown
in thefigure below. Carefully push the screwdriver down; towards the Diver-Link as indicated by the
arrow until the Diver-Link clicks open.
2.2.2 InsertingaSIMCard
Oncethe Diver-Linkis open,the lidcan belifted. The Diver-Link requiresamicro SIMcard for
communication over the cellular network. If youare managing your dataplan through Van Essen
Instruments, a SIMcard is installedin theDiver-Link prior to shipment. Continue withthe following
stepInserting the Battery.
If youare managing adata plan throughathirdparty (local SIMcard), youmust obtaina microSIM
card from theirservice provider and install it yourself. Obtain the APN settings of the SIMcard and
ensurethattheSIM cardisunlocked (noPIN).
OnceaSIM card is obtained,installit in the Diver-Linkasshown below. TheSIMcard slot is located
near thehinge on thetop sideof the Diver-Link.

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2.2.3 InsertingtheBattery
TheDiver-Link is powered by one or twolithium D-cellbatteries (typeER34615).
IMPORTANT
•Insert the battery withthe positive and negative pole in thecorrect direction. The negative
pole must beconnected to the spring connector of thebattery holder.
•In casetwo batteries areused: both batteries must facethe same direction.
•Theorientation of the battery holdermayvary: batteries lengthwise(left image)orcrosswise
(right image).
2.2.4 InsertingtheDesiccant
After thebattery andthe SIMcard are installed, thesupplied desiccant mustbe removed from its
plastic bag andplaced inside the Diver-Link. Place the desiccant next to the battery holder. Once the
desiccant is installed close theDiver-Link as soon as possible.
2.2.5 ClosingtheDiver-Link
Close the lid and press thehinge at thetop towards the bottom ofthe Diver-Link until it snapsback in
position. When closing thelid make sure nocables arepinched by thelid.
2.3 ConfiguringtheDiver-Link
Beforeconfiguring the Diver-Linkaproject mustbesetup inDiver-HUB. The projectstructure,
including monitoring point information, will be used to configure allDiver-
project. For more details see the Diver-HUBGettingStartedGuide.