Dwyer LDL2-030 User Manual

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Model LDL2-030 Vented Water Level Data Logger

Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions

The Model LDL2-030 Vented Water Level Data Logger has a vented

cable and end cap to allow it to automatically compensate for atmospheric
pressure fluctuations. The data logger measures water level up to 30 ft
(9.14 m) and has an internal temperature sensor that accurately records
temperatures between -40 to 176°F (-40 to 80°C). The innovative design
makes it ideal for use in waste water treatment facilities as well as
monitoring well and ground water levels. The battery-powered data logger
can store over 16,000 measurements per channel, and the software allows
for user selectable sampling rates. The easy to use DL700 software allows
the LDL2-030 to be easily started and stopped from a PC or delayed to
start up to six months in advance.

NOTICE

Before the logger is submerged, make sure all caps and parts of the data
logger are tightened to ensure that it is properly sealed. Since the LDL2­030 is atmospheric pressure compensated, the communications end of
the data logger, (the end with the vented cap and the key ring hole) must
remain above water. Do NOT allow water or other liquids to come into
contact with this end. Tie a secure line to the key ring hole before
submerging.

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RECEIVER END

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SPECIFICATIONS
Range: Temperature: -40 to 176°F (-40 to 80°C); Water Level: 0 to 30 ft

(0 to 9.14 m).

Memory Size: 16,383 readings per channel.
Accuracy: ±0.9°F (±0.5°C), ±0.3%FSR @ 77°F (25°C).
Resolution: Temperature: 0.2°F (0.1°C); Water Level: 0.02 in (0.051 cm).
Sampling Method: Stop on memory full.
Sampling Rate: Selectable from 2 sec to 12 hrs.
Computer Requirements: Windows®95, Windows® 98, Windows

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2000, Windows® ME, Windows NT®, and Windows® XP operating
systems, one free USB port.

Power Requirements: User replaceable, 3.6V lithium battery.
Battery Life: 1 year (approx).
Interface: USB port (interface cable required).
Material: 303 stainless steel.
Weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg).
Agency Approvals: CE.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

1. Insert installation CD and click Install Dwyer 2.00.

NOTICE

2. Follow onscreen instructions.

3. Next, click Install USB Interface Drivers on the CD Contents screen.

4. Click Install.

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CONNECT THE LOGGER

1. Remove the Warning sticker from the USB Data Logger Interface
converter to uncover the female end of the jack.

2. Insert one end of the jack into the USB Data Logger Interface converter
and the other end into the serial port in the data logger.

3. The serial port is located under the cap that has the key ring hole.
Unscrew the cap and connect the cable.

4. Connect the DL700 USB cord to the PC and connect the other end to
the USB Data Logger Interface converter.

START THE LOGGER

1. T o start the logger, from the Communication menu select Auto Configure
Port.

2. From the Device menu select Start Device and choose the desired
Reading Rate.

3. Click the Start button.

NOTICE

Starting the device erases all data currently stored in the logger.

3. Once the snap-ring has been removed, press gently on the white disk
to force one end up for easy removal.

4. Use a 1 inch wrench, or a non-slip grip to remove the other end cap.

5. Gently slide the circuit board from the metal case.

6. Set the circuit board down and make note of the orientation of the
battery’s positive (+) terminal. The “+” indication is also on the circuit
board.

7. Remove the old battery and install the new battery noting the orientation
of the positive (+) terminal.

4. The logger will stop recording when the device is full or when Stop
Device is selected from the Device menu.

DOWNLOAD DATA

1. To download data, connect the logger to the PC.

2. Select Read Device Data from the Device menu.

3. Data is then presented graphically.

*For more detailed information on using the DL700 software, please
consult the Software Manual.

DISICCANT

To ensure that water has not gotten into the communications end of the
logger, unscrew the canister that has the key ring hole. There is a viewing
window that shows the indicating silica. It is blue when dry and pink when
wet.

The desiccant lasts for 7 days at 99%RH. It can be regenerated by heating
the canister at 350°F (177°C) for 1 hour.

BATTERIES

Typical battery life is 1 year. Fast logging will considerably shorten the
battery life. To preserve battery life, it is recommended to use the longest
practical sampling rate, and when the logger is not in use, select Stop
Device from the Device menu.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. The submersible end of the data logger has a notched cap (the end

without the key ring hole). Unscrew the middle section of this end from
the cable to reveal the snap-ring.

2. Remove the snap-ring with snap-ring pliers.

NOTICE

Depending on where you purchased the battery, the leads may not be bent
correctly or at all. Follow the diagram below for bending the battery leads
properly.

8. Repeat steps 5 through 1 in reverse order to complete installation.

MAINTENANCE

Upon final installation of the Model LDL2-030 Data Logger, no routine
maintenance is required. The Model LDL2-030 is not field serviceable and
should be returned if repair is needed (field repair should not be attempted
and may void warranty). Be sure to include a brief description of the
problem plus any relevant application notes. Contact customer service to
receive a Return Goods Authorization number before shipping

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