Solinst 102 Operating Instructions Manual

Water Level Meter Operating Instructions

Model 102

Indicator Light

Battery Test

Button

Handle

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Buzzer

(Sonalert)

On/Off

Sensitivity Dial

Battery Drawer

Front View

Equipment Check

1. Turn sensitivity dial fully clockwise.

Notes: 1. Clockwise rotation of sensitivity dial turns meter on and

increases sensitivity.

2. Always set dial to highest sensitivity position, then
decrease if necessary.

2. Depress the Battery Test button to test the battery and main
circuitry (does not test the cable or probe).

3. Submerse the probe in tap water. This completes the circuit
and activates the buzzer and light.

Tape Guide

Probe Holder

Brake

Back View

Water Level Measurements

1. The zero measurement point on both P4 and P10 Probes is
near the tip.

2. For ease of operation the Tape Guide can be used to support
the Water Level Meter. (See diagram below).

3. Feed the cable into the well. The light and buzzer activate
when the probe tip enters water. To ensure accuracy, lower
and raise the probe a few times and then record the depth
measurement from the cable at the top of the well.

4. When using the Tape Guide, the measuring point is offset
from the top of casing. To adjust your measurements to the
top of the casing, simply subtract the amount indicated on
the front of the Tape Guide (ie 6 cm or 2/10 ft)

The Tape Guide

Measurement Point

Insert Water Level
Meter leg through
hole

Fit onto well casing

The Tape Guide has been designed to:

• Improve accuracy when reading water levels,

• Easily obtain repeatable measurements,

• Prevent cable damage on well casing,

• Allow the cable and probe to hang straight from the side
of the well.

1. Fit the small end of the Tape Guide onto the edge of well
casing 2" dia. or larger.

2. For small reels, insert the leg of the Water Level Meter into
the hole on the Tape Guide and rest the Water Level Meter
on the side of the well casing. (See diagram at right).

3. To store the Tape Guide after taking water level
measurements, simply clip it onto the support bracket
located on the back of the Water Level Meter.

Tape Guide:

prevents cable from
scraping the top
edge of well casing

Water Level Meter:

anchored to the well
casing with the tape guide
for stable operation (small
reels only).

High quality

polyethylene jacketed
cable hangs straight
in the well for
accurate water level
measurements

Segmented Weights

make P10 Probe
easier to handle.

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High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation

Zero Measurement Point

P4 Probe (4 mm diameter)

Zero Measurement Point

P10 Probe (10 mm diameter)

Routine Care

1. After the depth to water has been recorded, the cable should
be carefully rewound onto the reel, the probe wiped dry and
placed into the probe holder.

2. The probe, weights, cable and reel can be wiped clean with
phosphate free (non-abrasive) detergent and warm water.
Do not submerge the reel.

3. Use of a Water Level Meter Carrying Bag adds to the service
life of the meter.

4. Use of the Tape Guide adds to the life of the cable.

Replacement Parts

The following parts can be provided should components
become lost or damaged.

1. Splice kits

2. Lights, dials, etc.

3. Reels and/or faceplates

4 Replacement cable with probe (complete)

5. Assembled probes on 10 ft or 3 m lengths of cable

6. Weights

Battery Replacement

• Battery type - alkaline, 9 volt.

1. The battery is housed in a convenient battery drawer located
in the faceplate of the Water Level Meter.

2. To replace the battery, simply press the drawer in, lift, then
pull.

3. The battery drawer should slide out of the faceplate enough
to pull it out.

4. Note the polarity. The positive (+) terminal should be
towards the small notch in the end of the drawer. Place new
battery in the drawer and slide it back into the faceplate.

Printed in Canada
September 1, 2015

(#109408)
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SYMPTOM CAUSE

No sound when probe
immersed in water.

Instrument
continuously sounds
after being immersed
in water.

Dead battery. Replace with 9V Alkaline.

Water Conductivity is very low. Increase sensitivity dial setting (turn clockwise) or

Disconnected wires on circuit
board.

Broken wire in cable. Locate break in cable - splice and seal, or replace.

Disconnected wire inside probe. Contact Solinst to obtain parts/repair instructions.

Water in probe. Probe may be
dirty which could interfere with
the circuit connection.

For further information contact: Solinst Canada Ltd.

Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone]

35 Todd Road, Georgetown, Ontario Canada L7G 4R8

Web Site: www.solinst.com E-mail: [e-mail]

Troubleshooting

REMEDY

call Solinst for assistance.

Check all connections inside hub of reel for
loose/disconnected wires - solder or reconnect.

(Contact Solinst)

Contact Solinst for instructions to clean or replace
the probe.