Water Monitoring
Instruction Sheet
Rugged TROLL® Com Communication Device
Catalog Number 0091990 (USB Model), 0091980 (RS232 Model)
APPLICATION
Use as a communication interface between a Rugged TROLL® 200 or Rugged BaroTROLL®
instrument and a desktop/laptop computer or RuggedReader® handheld PC (includes
RS485-RS232 converter). An internal 9 V alkaline battery powers the Rugged TROLL®
Com, but it does not provide power to the Rugged TROLL 200 or Rugged BaroTROLL
instrument. The Rugged TROLL Com device connects to the uphole end of the cable
connector for programming the Rugged TROLL 200 or Rugged BaroTROLL. The Rugged
TROLL Com also is used to download data or to view real-time readings.
DO NOT SUBMERGE THE RUGGED TROLL COM DEVICE.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Materials ABS
Environmental rating IP67 with battery cover closed
Dimensions 3.5 x 1.14 x 1.88 in (8.89 x 2.89 x 4.78 cm) (L x W x H)
Input connection RS485 Modbus
Output connection RS232 or USB
Power source 9 V alkaline battery, user-replaceable
Cable Black polyurethane, 3 ft (91 cm) long
Operating temperature -4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)
Storage temperature -4° F to 176° F (-20° C to 80° C)
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Open the battery compartment door.1.
Slide the 9 V alkaline battery into the battery compartment so that the battery 2.
terminals point outward. Lift the battery up slightly and attach the battery leads to
the battery terminals.
Push the battery into the compartment. 3.
Close the battery compartment door.4.
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RS232 serial connector
CONNECTIONS
Battery door
USB connector
Release tab
Connect to
uphole end of
cable
Attach the Rugged TROLL Com to the Rugged TROLL 200 cable via snap-on 1.
connection to the uphole end of the cable.
Connect the RS232 serial connector or USB connector to the PC or RuggedReader 2.
handheld PC (RS232 serial connector only).
The Rugged TROLL 200 and Rugged BaroTROLL instruments require a minimum of 8 VDC. If you
lose connection to your instrument, particularly over long cable lengths, replace the 9 V battery.
Release the connection to the uphole cable end by pushing the white tab.
For more information, contact In-Situ Inc.
221 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524
1-800-446-7488 (toll-free in U.S. & Canada)
1-970-498-1500 (international & domestic)
www.in-situ.com
In-Situ and the In-Situ Inc. logo, Baro Merge, BaroTROLL, HERMIT, RDO, RuggedCable, RuggedReader, TROLL, and Win-Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In-Situ Inc.,
Fort Collins, CO, USA. Copyright © 2010 by In-Situ Inc. All rights reserved.
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