Global Water WS755 Instruction Manual

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WS755 Water Sampler

01-957 11/30/2009

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Table of Contents

I. WS755 Checklist • • • • • Page 3
II. Inspection • • • • • • 3
III. Description • • • • • • • 4
IV. Installing the Water Sampler • • • • 5
V. Installing the Pickup Hose • • • • • 5
VI. The Control Panel • • • • • • 6
VII. Composite Sampling • • • • • 8
VIII. Discrete Sampling • • • • • • 8
IX. Mixed Sampling • • • • • • 9
X. External Trigger mode • • • • • 9
XI. Specifications • • • • • • 11
XII. Maintenance • • • • • • 12
XIII. Troubleshooting • • • • • • 12
XIV. Warranty
XV. Appendix A: Sample Size vs. Head Height • • • 15
XVI. Appendix B: Battery Life • • • • 16
XVII. Appendix C: Input and Output Connections • • • 16
XVIII. Appendix D: Accessories • • • • • 17
XIX. CE Certification • • • • • • 18

* Copyright © Global Water Instr umentation, Inc. 2009

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Global Water WS755
Water Sampler. This instrument has been quality tested and approved for
accurate and reliable operation. We are confident that you will find the
WS755 to be a valuable asset for your applications. Should you require
assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help.

I. WS755 Checklist

1. WS755 Water Sampler with Transport Case

2. Two 20-Mesh Pickup Strainers w/ 15’ of Hose

3. 12V Battery in Battery Enclosure

4. 3-Stage Charge Controller

5. 18 Volt Regulated Battery Charger

6. Battery Cable

7. Two Water Sensor Shorting Plugs

8. Two Quick-Disconnect Fitting Caps and Plugs

9. WS755 Manual

II. Inspection

The WS755 unit was carefully inspected and certified by Global Water’s Quality
Assurance Team before shipping. If any damage has occurred during shipping,
please notify Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. and file a claim with the carrier
involved.

Use the checklist to ensure that everything needed to operate the WS755 Water
Sampler was received.

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III. Description

The Global Water WS755 Sampler is designed specifically to meet a wide variety
of sampling requirements including industrial discharge, process control, water
and wastewater treatment plants, sewers, rivers and streams.

The sampler consists of a rugged, rainproof and lockable wheeled transport case
with a comfort grip handle on top and retractable handle on the back. The
enclosure houses a control panel with two peristaltic sampling pumps, two
sample bottles, two pickup hoses and strainers with quick-disconnect fittings, a
rechargeable battery with 3-stage charge controller in a self contained battery
box, and a energy efficient regulated battery charger.

The WS755 Sampler can take two individual “time weighted” composite samples,
or the sampler can be set to take full-bottle discrete or “Grab” samples. Each
pump has its own sample bottle and control for setting the size of individual
samples. This allows each pump to be set as either a composite or discrete
sampler independently of the other or, in the case of two composite samplers,
have different size settings for each pump.

A delay timer can be set to start sampling after a preset time. This allows
multiple samplers to be deployed in the field and have them turn on at the same
time. The delay can also be used to hold off sampling to let the water source
flush out debris or other contaminants.

After each sample, the pumps will reverse for 15 seconds. This clears any debris
from the strainer at the end of the pickup hose and also empties water from the
hose so the next sample is not contaminated by the previous one.

Inputs are provided for triggering the sampler based on water level, a rain gauge
sensor or signals from an external process controller or other monitoring device.
Individual outputs are also available for monitoring when each of the pumps has
taken a sample, using a data logger or similar recording device.

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IV. Installing the Water Sampler

a. The sampler should be placed upright (it will not work if placed on its back or

side).

b. Open the sampler and remove the battery charger from the unit. Store the

charger for later use.

c. Remove the pickup hoses and connect to the sampler using the quick-

disconnect fittings on the side of the enclosure. Place the protective caps
over the protective quick-disconnect plugs and save for future use.

d. To secure the sample bottles:

1. Screw the bottle cap/float switch onto the sample bottle

2. Place the bottles into the sampler enclosure

3. Insert the end of the peristaltic pump’s hose in the hole at the top of the
bottle cap

4. Plug the float switch lead into the jack on the front of the control panel

e. The sampling unit can be secured from vandalism and strong winds by one of

the following methods:

1. Mount unit on post and lock closed

2. Lock closed and chain handles to a solid structure (such as a tree, post, or
building)

3. Enclose and lock unit in a steel electrical box

f. Avoid drilling holes in the enclosure if possible. If holes must be drilled in the

enclosure avoid drilling through the control panel enclosure. Any holes drilled
through the enclosure must be sealed with some type of sealant to prevent
water from entering the case and causing equipment failure.

g. The unit is water resistant, not water proof. The unit must be located well

above the expected water level to continue to provide reliable service.

V. Installing the Pickup Hose

Remove the pickup hoses from the enclosure and connect to the sampler using the
quick-disconnect fittings. Place the protective caps over the protective plugs and save
for future use. When storing the hoses inside the enclosure, replace the protective caps
and plugs to keep the fittings clean of dirt and contamination. The pickup hoses should
be installed in a wastewater discharge channel or stream. The pickup strainers should
be submerged under water and should be situated to avoid contact with the channel
bottom.

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The Control Panel

1. Pump One.

2. Pump Two.

3. Start Delay:
no delay is desired, set the control to zero. Only the first sample taken by
each pump is delayed, except as described later in the section titled
“External Trigger Mode”.

4. Sample Interval:
“External Trigger” position is reserved for using the Trigger and Rain
Sensor inputs to initiate sampling as described later in the section titled
“External Trigger Mode”.

5. Pump 1 Sample Size:
pump one. The sample size settings are approximate and apply to a head
height of four feet. The switch position marked “Full” causes the pump to
work as a discrete sampler, filling the bottle full in one sample. Note: In
the “Full” position, the sampler will shut off the pump after one hour, even
if the bottle is not full.

6. Pump 2 Sample Size:
same as Pump 1 Sample Size described above.

7. Trigger In:
selected by the Sample Interval control. A signal from an external device
will cause a single sample to be taken by the corresponding pump
according to its Size control. The External Trigger mode is described in

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This setting delays sampling by a preset amount of time. If

Sets the time interval between composite samples. The

Sets the size for a single composite sample with

Sets the sample size for pump two and works the

These inputs work in “External Trigger” mode only, when

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