Teledyne 6712FR User Manual

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6712FR

Refrigerated Sampler

Installation and Operation Guide

CC, September 1, 2009.

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Foreword

This instruction manual is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the operation of the equipment. Teledyne Isco recommends that you read this manual completely before placing the equipment in service.

Although Teledyne Isco designs reliability into all equipment, there is always the possibility of a malfunction. This manual may help in diagnosing and repairing the malfunction.

If the problem persists, call or e-mail the Teledyne Isco Technical Service Department for assistance. Simple difficulties can often be diagnosed over the phone.

If it is necessary to return the equipment to the factory for service, please follow the shipping instructions provided by the Customer Service Department, including the use of the Return Authorization Number specified. Be sure to include a note describing the malfunction. This will aid in the prompt repair and return of the equipment.

Teledyne Isco welcomes suggestions that would improve the information presented in this manual or enhance the operation of the equipment itself.

Teledyne Isco is continually improving its products and reserves the right to change product specifications, replacement parts, schematics, and instructions without notice.

Customer Service

Phone: (800) 228-4373 (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Fax: (402) 465-3022

Email: IscoCSR@teledyne.com

Technical Support

Phone: (800) 775-2965 (Analytical)

Email: IscoService@teledyne.com

Return equipment to: 4700 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68504-1398

Other Correspondence

Mail to: P.O. Box 82531, Lincoln, NE 68501-2531

Email: IscoInfo@teledyne.com

Web site: www.isco.com

Contact Information

(402) 464-0231 (Outside North America)

(866) 298-6174 (Samplers and Flow Meters)

Revised March 17, 2009

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Safety

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Safety

The 6712FR Refrigerated Sampler is a “definite purpose” device, intended for use only with compatible Isco equipment. Do not use this product with any other manufacturers’ equipment, or for any other purpose. Use for any purpose not described in this manual could cause personal injury or property damage.

Electrical Requirements The refrigerator is available in both 120 V and 230 V config-

urations. The required operating voltage for the refrigerator is listed on the Identification and Serial Number label, placed on the inside of the sample compartment door.

Refrigerators configured for 120 V operation are equipped with a North American NEMA 5-15P plug and is intended for use only with 120 V , 60 Hz. The power source should be rated for 20 ampere service.

Refrigerators configured for 230 V operation are equipped with a Continental European CEE 7/7 plug and is intended for use only with 230 V , 50/60 Hz. The power source should be rated for 16 ampere service.

Refrigerators in either configuration provide 12.5 V at 5 amperes for the sampler controller. This output is from the two-pin military-type connector on the cord on top of the refrigerator. This output is intended for 6700 Series Sampler controllers only.

The refrigerator must be installed near a suitable power outlet. Never use an extension cord.

The power outlet must be visible and easily accessible. Unplugging the refrigerator is the only means of disconnecting power.

To minimize the risk of electrical shock, the refrigerator must be connected to an outlet with an electrical ground contact.

The power source must be a dedicated circuit. The line must not power any other devices.

Never operate the refrigerator with the lower front or rear panels removed.

Never operate the refrigerator in an explosive atmosphere.

Do not locate the refrigerator where the lower compartment could become submerged.

Do not lift or carry the refrigerator. Use an appliance carrying device.

Fuses must be replaced with the required size, current, voltage, and blow-time specifications. Refer to the Replacement Parts List for the correct part number.

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Hazard Severity Levels This manual applies Hazard Severity Levels to the safety alerts,

These three levels are described in the sample alerts below.

CAUTION

Cautions identify a potential hazard, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This category can also warn you of unsafe practices, or conditions that may cause property damage.

WARNING

Warnings identify a potentially hazardous condition, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

DANGER – limited to the most extreme situations to identify an imminent hazard, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

General Warnings Before installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, it is

imperative that all hazards and preventive measures are fully understood. While specific hazards may vary according to location and application, take heed in the following general warnings:

WARNING

This instrument has not been certified for use in “hazardous locations” as defined by the National Electrical Code.

WARNING

Avoid hazardous practices! If you use this instrument in any way not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired; this will increase your risk of injury.

AVERTISSEMENT

Éviter les usages périlleux! Si vous utilisez cet instrument d’une manière autre que celles qui sont specifiées dans ce manuel, la protection fournie de l’instrument peut être affaiblie; cela augmentera votre risque de blessure.

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Hazard Symbols The equipment and this manual use symbols used to warn of

hazards. The symbols are explained below.

Hazard Symbols

Warnings and Cautions

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions in the instrument’s technical reference manual.

The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product.

Pinch point. These symbols warn you that your fingers or hands will be seriously injured if you place them between the moving parts of the mechanism near these symbols.

Symboles de sécurité

Ce symbole signale l’existence d’instructions importantes relatives au produit dans ce manuel.

Safety

Warnungen und Vorsichtshinweise

Ce symbole signale la présence d’un danger d’électocution.

Risque de pincement. Ces symboles vous avertit que les mains ou les doigts seront blessés sérieusement si vous les mettez entre les éléments en mouvement du mécanisme près de ces symboles

Das Ausrufezeichen in Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sie darauf aufmerksam macht, daß wichtige Anleitungen zu diesem Handbuch gehören.

Der gepfeilte Blitz im Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sei vor “gefährlichen Spannungen” im Inneren des Produkts warnt.

Vorsicht Quetschgefahr! Dieses Symbol warnt vor einer unmittelbar drohenden Verletzungsgefahr für Finger und Hände, wenn diese zwischen die beweglichen Teile des gekennzeichneten Gerätes geraten.

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Section 1 Introduction

1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 About 700 Series Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.3 SDI-12 Sondes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.4 Memory to Store Monitoring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.5 Pump Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Section 2 Installation/Preparation

2.1 Preparing the Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1.1 Installing the Distributor Shaft Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1.2 Mounting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1.3 Installing the Distributor Arm and Discharge Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2 Installing Bottle Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.2.1 Installing Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.2.2 Removing Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.2.3 Installing Composite Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.3 Suction Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.3.1 Guidelines for Measuring and Cutting the Suction Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.3.2 Attaching Suction Line to Pump Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.4 Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.4.1 Alternative to Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.5 How Does the Sampler Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.5.1 Measuring Sample Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.6 Installing the Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.6.1 Tips for Routing Suction Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.6.2 Intake Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.6.3 Positioning a Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.7 Connecting External Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.7.1 Flow Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.7.2 Rain Gauge Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.8 Locking the Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

2.9 Servicing the Sampler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Section 3 Programming Introduction

3.1 Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.1 Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.2 Using Menus and Entering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.2.1 Selecting Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.2.2 Entering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.3 Quick View Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.3.1 Paging Through Quick View Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.3.2 Changing Settings in a Quick View Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.4 Clock and Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.4.1 Setting the Clock and Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3.4.2 Menu Screens: Clock Start Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3.5 Menu Screens: Site Descriptions and Program Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

3.6 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.6.1 Information Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

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3.6.2 Help Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3.6.3 Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.6.4 Operation Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.7 Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Section 4 Standard Programming

4.1 Switching Between Standard and Extended Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 Language Selection, Units of Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.3 Programming Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4 Pacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.4.1 Trigger Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.5 Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.5.1 Sequential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.5.2 Bottles Per Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.5.3 Samples Per Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.5.4 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.5.5 Continuous Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.6 Start Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

4.6.1 How Do Start Times Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

4.6.2 Sampler Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4.7 Running Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4.7.1 Run Time Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4.7.2 Module Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

4.8 Interrupting a Running Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.8.1 Stop Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.8.2 Resume Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.8.3 View Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.8.4 Grab Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.8.5 Pump Tube Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.8.6 Calibrate Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.8.7 Cal/Adj Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.8.8 Adjust Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.8.9 Adjust Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.8.10 Power Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.9 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.10 Manual Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.11 Grab Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.12 Calibrate Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.12.1 Calibration Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

4.13 Operating the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

4.14 Moving the Distributor Arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

4.15 Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

4.15.1 Collecting Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

4.15.2 Viewing the Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

4.15.3 Configuring Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

4.15.4 Sampling Results Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

4.15.5 Combined Results Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

4.15.6 Summary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

4.16 System IDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

4.17 Programming for 700 Series Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Section 5 Extended Programming

5.1 Extended and Standard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2 One-Part and Two-Part Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.3 Storage for Extended Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.3.1 Selecting a Stored Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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5.4 Programming for 700 Series Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.5 Programming SDI-12 Sondes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.6 Programming Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.6.1 Storm Water Runoff Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.7 Suction Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.8 Rinses and Retries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.9 Pacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.9.1 Event Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.9.2 Event Paced Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

5.9.3 Nonuniform Time Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.9.4 Nonuniform Clock Time Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.9.5 Nonuniform Interval Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.9.6 Random Interval Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.10 Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.10.1 Sequential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.10.2 Bottles Per Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.10.3 Samples Per Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.10.4 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.10.5 Multiple Bottle Compositing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.10.6 Time Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.10.7 Continuous Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

5.11 Flow Proportional Sample Volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

5.11.1 Calculating Variable Sample Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

5.11.2 Calculations when Using an External Flow Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

5.11.3 Calculations when Using a 700 Series Flow Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.12 Sampler Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.12.1 Sampler Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5.13 Sampler Enable Responses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.13.1 Once Enabled Stay Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.13.2 Repeatable Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.13.3 Sample at Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.13.4 Delay To Start Of Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

5.13.5 “Dry Period” Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

5.13.6 Resetting the Sample Interval at Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

5.14 Pauses/Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

5.15 Running Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

5.15.1 Run Time Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

5.15.2 Interrupting a Running Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

5.16 Sampling Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.17 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.18 Software Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.18.1 Liquid Detector Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.18.2 Programming Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

5.18.3 Measurement Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

5.18.4 Dual Sampler Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

5.18.5 Pre-sample and Post-sample Purge Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

5.18.6 Serial Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

5.18.7 Program Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

5.19 Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

5.19.1 SDI-12 Sonde Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

5.19.2 Rain Gauge Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

5.19.3 I/O Pin Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

5.19.4 Dialout Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

5.19.5 Pager Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

5.19.6 Digital Modem Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

5.19.7 Refrigerator Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41

5.19.8 Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41

5.20 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42

5.21 Pressurized Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

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5.22 Command Driven Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

5.23 Command Driven Sampler Responses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45

Section 6 SDI-12 Sondes

6.1 SDI-12 Data Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2 Scanning For Sondes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.3 Isco Ready Sondes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.4 Other SDI-12 Sondes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.5 Sonde Setup - Storing Parameter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

6.6 Sonde Calibration and Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

6.6.1 The Calibration Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6.6.2 The Validation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6.7 Disconnecting Sondes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Section 7 Remote Operation

7.1 Computer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1.1 Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

7.1.2 External Program Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

7.1.3 Remote Control of Sampler Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

7.2 Telephone Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Section 8 Maintenance

8.1 Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.2 Cleaning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.2.1 Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.2.2 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2.3 Sample Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2.4 Suction Line, Pump Tube, and Discharge Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2.5 Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2.6 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2.7 Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.3 Cleaning Protocols for Priority Pollutants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.3.1 Isco Glass Sample Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.3.2 Vinyl Suction Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.3.3 PTFE Suction Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.3.4 Isco Pump Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.4 Maintenance Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

8.4.1 Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

8.4.2 Pump Tube Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

8.4.3 Internal Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

8.4.4 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

8.5 Replacing the Pump Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

8.5.1 Checklist For Replacing Pump Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

8.6 Opening the Controller Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

8.7 Replacing the Desiccant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

8.8 Replacing the Internal Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

8.9 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

8.10 Pump Tube Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

8.11 Servicing the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

8.11.1 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

8.11.2 Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

Appendix A Menu Flowcharts

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Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets

Appendix C General Safety Procedures

C.1 Practical Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

C.1.1 Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

C.1.2 Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

C.1.3 Adverse Atmospheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

C.1.4 Entering Manholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

C.1.5 Traffic Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

C.1.6 Falling Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

C.1.7 Removing the Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

C.1.8 Other Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

C.1.9 Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

C.1.10 Field Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

C.2 Lethal Atmospheres in Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

C.3 Hazardous Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

Appendix D Replacement Parts List

D.1 Replacement Parts Diagrams and Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Appendix E Accessories List

E.1 Order Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

E.2 Samplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

E.3 Bottle Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

E.4 Bottle Racks, Retaining Rings, Discharge Tubes, Distributor Arm . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

E.5 Bulk Sets of Bottles with Lids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

E.6 Pump Tubes, Suction Line, Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

E.7 Data Collection Devices and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

E.8 12-Volt Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

E.9 Modules, Rain Gauges, & Interfacing Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

E.10 SDI-12 Data Acquisition Connect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

List of Illustrations

2-1 Mounting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2-2 Installing the Bottle Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2-3 Installing the 24-bottle, 12-bottle, and 8-bottle Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2-4 Installing the 2-bottle Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2-5 Attaching the suction line to the pump tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2-6 Identifying the Sampler Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

3-1 Menu Tree for Standard Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

4-1 Sample Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

4-2 Start Time Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4-3 Running a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

4-4 Taking a Grab Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4-5 Report: Program Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

4-6 Report: Sampling Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

4-7 Report: Combined Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

4-8 Report: Combined Results (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

4-9 Report: Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

5-1 Sample Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

5-2 Factors Affecting Flow-Weighted Variable-Volume Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

5-3 Variable-Volume Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

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5-4 Start Time Diagram for Sampler Enable Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

5-5 Event Mark Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

5-6 Password Protected Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

6-1 SDI-12 Sonde Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

7-1 Press and hold ?? to connect to the sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

7-2 Example list of remote menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

8-1 Removing and Replacing the Pump Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

8-2 Placing the Pump Tube in the Liquid Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

8-3 Opening the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

8-4 Main Circuit Board Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

8-5 Rear View of the 6712FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

8-6 Thermostat Logic Circuit Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

8-7 Control Box Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

8-8 Control Box Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

8-9 Refrigeration System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21

A-1 6712 Menu Tree for Standard Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

A-2 Standard Programming: Programming Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

A-3 Standard and Extended Programming: Start Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

A-4 Standard Programming: Quick View; Programming Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

A-5 Standard Programming: Quick View; Start Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

A-6 View Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

A-7 Maintenance Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

A-8 Manual Functions Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

A-9 Extended Programming: Programming Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

A-10 Extended Programming: Equipment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

A-11 Extended Programming: Pacing and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

A-12 Extended Programming: Event Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

A-13 Extended Programming: Programmed Sampler Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13

A-14 Extended Programming: Quick View; Programming Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14

A-15 Extended Programming: Quick View; Equipment Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15

A-16 Extended Programming: Quick View; Pacing and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . A-16

A-17 Extended Programming: Quick View; Programmed Sampler Enable . . . . . . . A-17

A-18 Extended Programming: Normal View; Software Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18

A-19 Extended Programming: Quick View; Software Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19

A-20 Extended Programming: Normal View; Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20

A-21 Extended Programming: Quick View; Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21

A-22 Analog and Dialout Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22

A-23 Analog Output and Dialout Quick View Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22

A-24 SDI-12 Sonde Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-23

List of Tables

1-1 6712FR Sampler Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1-2 6712FR Sampler Construction Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1-3 Technical Specifications for the 6712FR Refrigerated Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1-4 Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

2-1 Distributor Arm Positions and Discharge Tube Lengths for Bottle Kits . . . . . . . 2-3

2-2 Selecting the Right Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2-3 Connecting Isco Instruments to the Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

3-1 About the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4-1 Standard Program: Sample Every 15 Minutes, One Sample Per Bottle . . . . . . . 4-2

4-2 Standard Program: Flow-Paced Sampling, Two Bottles Per Sample . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4-3 Reports: Program Events, Source Codes, and Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

4-4 Programming Example With 730 Module Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

4-5 Programming Example With 750 Module Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

5-1 Selecting a Stored Extended Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5-2 Storm Water Runoff Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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5-3 Event Paced Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

5-4 Sampler Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5-5 Serial Data Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

7-1 6712 Remote Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7-2 Serial Data Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

7-3 Remote Control of Sampler Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

7-4 6712 Remote Phone Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

8-1 Setting the Clock and Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

8-2 Resetting the Pump Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

8-3 Checking and Replacing the Internal Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

C-1 Hazardous Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

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The 6712FR Refrigerated Sampler is an integral part of Teledyne Isco’s comprehensive sampling system. The system includes the 6712FR and 6712SR Refrigerated Samplers, the 6712 Compact Sampler, and the 6712 Standard Sampler.

The 6712FR is ideally suited for permanent installation in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Constructed from durable, corrosion resistant materials, the 6712FR withstands the hostile environments of industrial and municipal monitoring sites. However, do not install in locations where the refrigerator’s lower compartment could become submerged.

The 6712FR accepts a variety of sequential and composite bottle kits. Like all samplers in the 6712 series, it is compatible with a variety of Isco instruments.

6712 Controller

1.1 About This Manual This manual contains the information you will need to install,

program, operate, and maintain a 6712FR refrigerated sampler. There are eight sections and five appendices:

• Section 1, Introduction lists the features and specifica- tions of the 6712FR refrigerated sampler.

• Section 2, Installation/Preparation steps you through installing the sampler and preparing it for use.

• Section 3, Getting Started describes features that are common to both standard and extended programming modes.

• Section 4, Standard Programming shows how to program your sampler using standard programming mode.

• Section 5, Extended Programming shows how to program your sampler using extended programming mode.

• Section 6, SDI-12 Sondes provides information on setting up sondes to work with the 6712FR.

• Section 7, Remote Operation explains how the 6712 controller can be operated remotely from external devices.

• Section 8, Maintenance covers the basic maintenance required to keep your sampler in top operating condition.

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The appendices are:

• Appendix A, Menu Flowcharts

• Appendix B, Material Safety Data Sheets

• Appendix C, General Safety Procedures

• Appendix D, Replacement Parts

• Appendix E, Accessories List

1.2 About 700 Series Modules

The bay on the controller’s side accepts any of Teledyne Isco’s 700 Series Modules. The 700 Series includes:

• 701 pH Parameter Module for monitoring pH and temperature.

• 710 Ultrasonic Module for monitoring a flow stream’s level and flow rate with an ultrasonic level sensor.

• 720 Submerged Probe Module for monitoring a flow stream’s level and flow rate with a submerged probe.

• 730 Bubbler Flow Module for monitoring a flow stream’s level and flow rate with a bubbler system.

• 750 Area Velocity Module for monitoring a flow stream’s level, velocity, and flow rate.

• 780 4-20mA Input Module for interfacing to non-Isco devices with 4 to 20 milliampere output signals.

The modules are optional accessories, and are not required for operation. However, the modules offer a number of advantages: they are an economical way to combine flow rate or parameter monitoring with sampling, and you can program the samplers and modules as a single unit. Finally, the samplers store the readings in memory.

1.3 SDI-12 Sondes As an option, the sampler accepts up to 16 parameters from up to

ten sensors with SDI-12 addresses from 0 - 9 (refer to SDI-12 Sonde Readings, page 1-10, for specific parameters).

The data parameters used by the sensing device (sonde) and recording device (sampler) must match. Certain vendors’ sondes have enhanced commands that facilitate “plug and play” setup. These Isco Ready sondes can tell the 6712FR what values they have, their order, and units of measure. Other sondes can be used, but require manual setup to identify proper data types for each data value reported.

1.4 Memory to Store Monitoring Data

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The samplers contain enough memory to store five sampling programs, sampling data, Isco 700 Series Module readings, and SDI-12 parameter readings. You can view the readings on your sampler’s display.

You can also retrieve the readings and reports so the information can be processed on a personal computer. Readings and reports may be collected with a computer running Teledyne Isco’s Flowlink™ software. Flowlink can download the information through a direct connection, a modem connection (when the sampler is equipped with the optional dial-out modem or con-

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nected to the optional digital cellular modem), or from a 581 Rapid Transfer Device (RTD). The RTD is a quick and simple way to transfer the data from the field to your computer. Reports are easily collected with Teledyne Isco’s Samplink software.

1.5 Pump Requirements The pump also requires a pump tube made specifically for the

6712 and 6700 Series samplers. These pump tubes are easily recognized by their blue alignment collars. The 6712 pump tubing is the same as that for Teledyne Isco’s 6700 Series samplers, but different from Teledyne Isco’s earlier model samplers, such as the 3700 Series. Other types of pump tubing will not work in the 6712FR. Refer to Replacing the Pump Tube on page 8-9.

CAUTION

This sampler has a high performance pump. As with all such pumps, it relies upon liquid to cool working components. If the sampler is programmed to pump in the absence of liquid in excess of 5 minutes, excessive heat buildup may damage the paddles, rollers, and housing. Ensure that the liquid inlet is completely immersed.

Top Cover

Controller Only (does not include refrigerator)

Refrigerator

Table 1-1 6712FR Sampler Features

General Features

• Protects pump, power source, and controller.

• Lockable latches.

• Contains a rechargeable desiccant to prevent moisture damage to the electronics, pump, and distributor systems.

• Control panel sloped 15 degrees for easy reading.

• Keys labeled with large, vivid icons.

• 80-character display (4 lines by 20 columns).

• Display has selectable backlight:

Always on or always off. Timed, switching off when keypad is inactive for 60 seconds.

• Memory for program and data storage.

• Flash memory for easy software upgrades.

• NEMA 4X and 6 (IP67) ratings.

• The 6712FR requires 120 volts AC, 60 Hz, or optional 230 volts Ac, 50 Hz. A built-in 12 volt DC power converter powers the controller.

• The power supply and solid state thermostat are sealed inside the refrigerator’s base. However, electrical connections for the fan and compressor are not sealed.

• A forced air condensing coil and front ventilation let you place the unit close to a wall or in a corner.

• The oversized wrap-around evaporator plate cools the sampling compartment quickly and efficiently. Heaters on the plate let the sampler continue to operate in cold temperatures. The evaporator plate is self-defrosting.

• Food-grade ABS plastic interior will not support bacterial growth or leach plasticizers into the sample.

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Adjustable Distributor Arm

Discharge Tube and Support Spring

Composite Tube Guide for Composite Sampling

Compatible Isco Products

Real-Time Displays As the sampler runs a sampling program, it displays the program’s status. The

Programming for Modules Program the modules from the sampler’s control panel. The module’s program

• A single distributor arm adjusts quickly to fit all bottle kits. Easily removed for composite sampling.

• Routes sample liquid from pump tube, through distributor arm to sample bottle.

• Keeps discharge tube in place over composite bottles.

• 581 Rapid Transfer Device

• 1640 Liquid Level Actuator

• 2100 Series Flow Modules

• 674 Rain Gauge

• 700 Series Modules

• 4100 Series Flow Loggers

• SDI-12 Sondes

• 4200 Series Flow Meters

• Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

• Flowlink, Samplink

status display may include such information as the time of the next sample, the number of the next bottle, or whether the sampler is disabled or stopped. If the sampler encounters an error while running the program, it displays a message alerting you to the problem.

settings become part of the sampling program.

Setup for SDI-12 Sondes Calibrate and program SDI-12 sondes from the sampler’s control panel. The pro-

Memory for Stored Programs and Readings

Five Reports Available

Serial Data Output

Units of Measure A variety of metric and English units of measure for length, flow rate, flow vol-

External Sampler Enable Isco flow meters and flow loggers have a programmable sampler enable feature

gram settings become part of the sampling program. See Section 6.

512 kilobytes of battery-backed RAM (Random Access Memory), to store:

• Five sampling programs.

• A sampling report from the most recently run program. It records as many as 1000 sampling events; events can be the program start time, enable time, sample event information, etc.

• 700 Series module readings. The readings can be: level, flow rate, velocity, pH, temperature, or the data collected by the 4-20 mA module.

• Rain gauge and refrigerator temperature readings.

• SDI-12 sonde readings.

• The Program Settings report, listing current program settings.

• The Sampling Results report, listing the events occurring during the program.

• The Combined Results report, combining sampling events with readings from a rain gauge, module, or SDI -12 sonde.

• The Module Summary report, summarizing flow rate or parameter readings.

• The Rainfall Summary report, listing a summary of rainfall readings.

• ASCII data output from the interrogator port.

ume, and temperature.

that lets them send an electronic signal to a 6712FR that enables (starts) or disables (stops) a running sampling program.

Dual Sampler Mode Dual Sampler Mode operates two samplers.

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Command Driven Operation

Warning Messages

Optional Dialout Modem The 6712 controller can be ordered with a factory-installed 2400 baud dialout

On-Line Help Notes When programming the sampler, press the [?] (Help) key for a brief help note. All

Two Programming Levels Standard programming lets you set up typical sampling programs quickly.

• Operate sampler functions using RS-232 communications.

• Pump Tube Warning. The 6712FR displays a warning to inspect the tube.

• Internal Battery Warning. From the Maintenance screen, the 6712FR displays a warning when it is time to replace the internal battery. The internal battery preserves stored data when the 6712FR is without external power.

modem. With the modem you can:

• connect to the sampler and download data using Flowlink software.

• program the sampler to call a contact list when an “alarm” condition exists.

• use the Remote Commands to control the sampler’s operation from a remote location.

help topics appear in the index.

Extended programming includes all features available in standard programming plus additional features.

Sample Delivery System Features

Peristaltic Pump

• Benefits: Liquid moves continuously under pumped flow. The pump has no metering chambers or gravity fed internal tubing to trap sediment or residual liquid. Sample liquid contacts only the strainer, suction line, tube coupling, pump tube, bulkhead fitting, and sample bottles.

LD90 Liquid Detector

Two Line Purges in Sampling Cycle

Easy Grab Samples Simply disconnect the pump tube from the bulkhead fitting on the center section,

Vinyl and PTFE Suction Lines

• Non wetted Detection: Sample liquid never touches the detector.

The sampling cycle always includes a pre-sample purge and post-sample purge that clears the suction line of residual liquid.

and place the pump tube over your sample container.

•

/8-inch ID (Inside Diameter) vinyl line.

•

/8-inch ID PTFE lined with polyethylene jacket.

Standard Programming Features

Pacing

Distribution Methods

Three Flexible Start-Time Settings

• Uniform Time Pacing: Sampling at regular time intervals.

• Flow Pacing: Sampling at regular flow-volume intervals.

• Composite: Samples deposited in a single large bottle.

• Sequential: Only one sample placed in each bottle.

• Samples Per Bottle: Multiple samples placed in each bottle.

• Bottles Per Sample: One sample deposited in multiple bottles.

• Start Immediately: Starts the sampling program immediately.

• Delayed Start: Starts the sampling program after a user-definable delay of 1 to 999 minutes.

• Clock Time: Starts the sampling program at a user-definable time on one or more days of the week.

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Option for a Continuous Running Program

• Continuous Sampling: When sample bottles are regularly replaced, the sample distribution can restart with the first bottle set after the last bottle set is filled, without interrupting the running program.

Extended Programming Features

Pacing

Flow Proportional Sample Volumes

Distribution Methods

Programmable Sampler Enable A 6712FR sampler can be programmed to enable or disable a running sampling

Pauses and Resumes Create intermittent sampling schedules.

Two-Part Programming Two-part programming lets you set up a sampling program that divides the bot-

• Uniform Time Pacing: Sampling at regular time intervals.

• Nonuniform Time Pacing: Sampling at irregular time intervals.

• Random Interval Pacing: Sampling at unique random time intervals generated by the controller.

• Flow Pacing: Sampling at regular flow-volume intervals.

• Event Pacing: Sampling each time a user-definable event occurs.

Allows for sample sizes to be based on flow. (This option is available only with uniform time pacing.)

• Composite: Samples deposited in a single large bottle.

• Sequential: Only one sample placed in each bottle.

• Samples Per Bottle: Multiple samples placed in each bottle

• Bottles Per Sample: One sample deposited in multiple bottles

• Multiple Bottle Compositing: A combination of samples per bottle and bottles per sample distribution methods.

• Time Switched Bottles or Bottle sets: Control the sample distribution using clock times.

program when readings received from a connected rain gauge, module, or SDI-12 Sonde meet certain conditions.

tles into two groups, filling each group according to separate pacing, distribution, sampler enable, and pause and resume settings. This is ideal for storm-water run-off sampling.

Auto Suction Head or Fixed Suction Head

Suction Line Rinses Program setting for the number of times (0 to 3) that the 6712 rinses the suction

Sampling Retries Program setting for the number of times (0 to 3) that the 6712 attempts to sample

Three Flexible Start Time Settings

Option for a Continuous Running Program

The suction head, is the vertical distance from the flow stream to the liquid detector. Extended programming has two settings.

• Auto-Suction Head: The head is automatically determined.

• Fixed Suction Head: A user-definable measurement for the head.

line before drawing a sample.

if it fails to deliver the entire sample volume.

• Run Immediately: Starts the sampling program immediately.

• Delayed Start: Starts the sampling program after a user-definable delay of 1 to 999 minutes.

• Clock Time: Starts the sampling program at a user-definable time on one or more days of the week.

Continuous Sampling: When sample bottles are regularly replaced, the sample distribution can restart with the first bottle set after the last bottle set is filled, without interrupting the running program.

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Table 1-2 6712FR Sampler Construction Materials

Item Material

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Top Cover and Refrigerator Body

Plastic Retaining Rings ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic

Controller Case Distributor Arm

Distributor Arm Nut Pump Rollers

Control Panel Connector Labels

Distributor Shaft Pump Shaft Pump Paddles Pump Band Bulkhead Fitting Latches Metal Retaining Rings

Refrigeration Tubing Protection

Condenser Protection Powder coated with polyester.

Evaporator Protection Powder coated with food-grade epoxy.

Fiberglass reinforced plastic with ultraviolet-resistant gel coat.

Noryl

Delrin

Polyester

Stainless steel

Protected with polyester tubing or phenolic resin.

Refrigerant R134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane CH

Insulation Polyurethane

Amphenol Connectors Cadmium Plated Aluminum

FCF3)

Table 1-3 Technical Specifications for the 6712FR Refrigerated Sampler

General Notes:

1. All weights may vary ±1 lb (±

2. All dimensions may vary ±

3. Sample delivery specifications valid for the following conditions and ranges, unless otherwise stated: 75°F (24°C) ambient, sample liquid–tap water at 50 to 80°F (10 to 27°C), sample volumes from 50 ml to 1000 ml, suction line lengths of 25 ft (7.6 m) or less, suction heads from 1 to 20 ft (0.3 to 6.1 m), atmospheric pressure between 29.92 and

31.89 inHg (760 and 810 mmHg), and a power source of an Isco High Capacity Power Pack at 12.5 volts DC no load output.

6712 Controller, Pump, and Tubing: Mechanical Specifications

Weight of Controller: Controller only: 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)

Weight of Nickel Cadmium Battery:

Weight of Lead Acid Battery: 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg)

/2 kg).

/4 inch (±0.64 cm).

With pump tube: 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg)

4.3 lbs (2.0 kg)

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Weight of Power Pack: 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)

Weight of Battery Backed Power Pack:

Controller Dimensions: Length: 10.3 in (26.0 cm)

Temperature Ranges: Operational: 32 to 120 °F (0 to 49 °C)

Maximum Altitude: 2,000 Meters

Installation Category: II

Pollution Degree: 2

Humidity: 95% RH Maximum

Enclosure: NEMA 4X and 6 Pump: IP17 Enclosure: IP67

Typical Delivered Volume Accuracy:

Typical Repeatability: (The ability to repeat the delivered volume for a set of samples collected under

Typical Pump Flow Rate and Line Transport Velocity:

6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)

Width: 12.5 in (31.7 cm) Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)

Storage: 0 to 140 °F (–18 to 60 °C)

(The ability to deliver the programmed sample volume.) ±10 ml or ±10% of programmed value, whichever is greater.

the same conditions.) ±5 ml or ±5% of the average of the maximum and minimum sample volume in a sample set, whichever is greater, at lifts up to 25 feet.

Suction Head Flow Rate Line Transport Velocity

3 feet 3.9 liters per minute 3.0 ft/s (0.91 m/s)

5 feet 3.9 liters per minute 3.0 ft/s (0.90 m/s) 10 feet 3.7 liters per minute 2.9 ft/s (0.87 m/s) 15 feet 3.6 liters per minute 2.7 ft/s (0.83 m/s) 20 feet 3.3 liters per minute 2.5 ft/s (0.77 m/s) 23 feet 3.1 liters per minute 2.3 ft/s (0.71 m/s) 25 feet 2.8 liters per minute 2.2 ft/s (0.66 m/s)

Maximum Suction Head: (The maximum suction head is the vertical height at which a sample can be

taken.) 28 ft (8.5 m) at 30 inHg (762 mmHg)

Pump Tube Life: Tube life may vary depending on the abrasiveness of the sample liquid.

Recommended maximum 1,000,000 pump counts. This equates to 912 standard samples. A standard sample is 200 ml at 5 ft (1.5 m) suction head using a 10 ft (3 m) vinyl suction line.

6712 Controller: Electrical Specifications

Controller Internal Battery: 5 years minimum (maintains internal logic, program settings & stored data)

Real Time Clock Accuracy: 1 minute per month

Program Memory: Nonvolatile programmable Flash.

Can be field updated via interrogator connector.

Sampler Power Requirements: Nominal: 12 volts DC supplied by the refrigerator

Operational: 11 to 13 Volts DC Absolute Maximum: 14.4 Volts DC

Power Pack Requirements:

Use only Isco-made power packs certified by UL. (P/N 60-1684-088)

120VAC ±12VAC, 60 Hz., 1.0 Amp. Note: This is the only version certified by UL. The line cord (mains

connect cable) is the “Disconnect Device.”

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Power Consumption

6712 Controller in Standby 10 mA

Average Current of Accessories

Controller Display Backlight 228 mA

701 pH Module

710 Ultrasonic Module

720 Submerged Probe Module

730 Bubbler Module

11 mA

— at 2 ft of liquid level 24 mA — at 10 ft of liquid level 31 mA

750 Area Velocity Module

780 4-20 mA Module

YSI 600 with pH, DO, Conductivity, and Temperature

Programmable Analog 4-20 mA Output Option

12 mA

10 mA

11 mA

124 mA

CDMA cellular telephone modem — standby current 35 mA — current while communicating 150 mA

GSM cellular telephone modem — standby current 62 mA — current while communicating 230 mA

a. Current ratings when input power is 12.5 VDC and ambient temperature is 77 °F (25 °C)

b. Average current when programmed to take readings at 15 minute intervals.

c. Rating for three outputs.

Sampler Only Operating Current:

Approximately 30 mA based on 200 ml sample every hour, 10 ft (3 m) suction line, and 5 ft (1.5 m) suction head.

Isco External Battery Capacity: Number of Complete Standard Sampling Routines

Nickel-Cadmium Battery Lead-Acid Battery

Sampler Only: 6 9 Sampler with pH Module: 6 9 Sampler with Ultrasonic Module: 6 9 Sampler with Submerged Probe Module: 6 9 Sampler with Bubbler Module (1-2 ft head): 3 5 Sampler with Area Velocity Module: 4 6 Sampler with 4-20 mA Module: 6 9

A Standard Sampling Routine is a 200 ml sample taken every hour in 24 bottle mode, with a 10 foot (3 m) vinyl suction line at 5 feet (1.5 m) of head. The module is set to take a reading every 15 minutes.

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6712 Controller: Software Specifications

Suction Line: Programmable 3 to 99 ft (1 to 30 m) lengths of:

Sample Frequency:

Rainfall Reading Units: Inches or millimeters

Module Readings: pH 8 bits representing pH 0.1 pH storage resolution

Ultrasonic 16 bits representing level 0.0001 m storage resolution

Submerged Probe 16 bits representing level 0.0001 m storage resolution

Bubbler 16 bits representing level 0.0001 m storage resolution

Area Velocity 16 bits representing level 0.0001 m storage resolution

4–20 mA 16 bits representing percent 0.1% storage resolution

SDI-12 Sonde Readings: Parameter Range Resolution Storage Bytes

•

/8" (0.95 cm) I.D. Vinyl

•

/8" (0.95 cm) I.D. PTFE-lined with polyethylene jacket

• From 1 minute to 99 hours and 59 minutes in 1 minute increments between consecutive samples.

• Nonuniform times in minute intervals or clock time

• Random time intervals between consecutive samples

• From 1 to 9,999 flow pulses in single-pulse intervals

• Flow paced in volume with attachable flow module

16 bits representing temp. 0.1 °C storage resolution

16 bits representing velocity 0.001 ft/s storage resolution

16 bits representing level 32 bits representing flow

Temperature -40 - 100 °C 0.1 °C 2 Conductivity 0 - 100 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm 2 Specific Conductance 0 - 100 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm 2 Total Dissolved Solids 0 - 90 g/l 0.01 g/l 2 Salinity 0 - 70 ppt 0.1 ppt 2 Dissolved Oxygen 0 - 20 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 1 pH 0 - 14 0.1 1 ORP -999 - 999 mv 0.1 mv 2 Level 0 - 6.5279 m 0.0001 m 2 Ammonium-Nitrogen 0 - 200 mgN/l 0.1 mgN/l 2 Ammonia-Nitrogen 0 - 200 mgN/l 0.1 mgN/l 2 Nitrate-Nitrogen 0 - 200mgN/l 0.1 mgN/l 2 Turbidity 0 - 5000 NTU 0.1 NTU 2 Chloride 0 - 1000 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 2 Chlorophyll 0-400 ug/l 0.1 ug/l 2 Other -99999.0-99999.0 0.0001 4

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Module Reading Conversions: • Level and 4–20 mA readings converted to flow rate units:

• Velocity units:

• Totalized flow units:

• Devices supported in flow conversion:

Weirs: V-notch; 22.5, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 degrees

Flumes:Parshall; 1", 2", 3", 6", 9", 1.5', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6', 8', 10', 12'

Equation: Q = a x H where: Q = flow H = head a,b,c, and d = entered values Manning Formula: Round, U-channel, Rectangular, Trapezoidal Area Velocity: Round, U-channel, Rectangular, Trapezoidal Data Points: 50 level-flow rate points, 50 level-area points

gallons per second gallons per minute million gallons per day cubic feet per second cubic meters per second cubic meters per hour cubic meters per day liters per second

feet per second meters per second

gallons million gallons cubic feet cubic meters liters

Rectangular; with and without end contractions Cipoletti.

Palmer-Bowlus; 4", 6", 8", 12", 15", 18", 21", 24", 27", 30", 48" Trapezoidal; LG 60 V, 2" 45 WSC, 12" 45 SRCRC H; 0.5', 0.75', 1', 1.5', 2', 2.5', 3', 4.5'

b+c

x H

Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

6712FR Refrigerated Sampler: Physical Specifications

Dimensions:

Bottle Configurations:

Optional sensor and 5 ft (1.55 m) cable to record temperature readings. Intended for use with fiberglass refrigerated (FR) samplers.

Range: -40.0 °C to 100 °C Accuracy specification: ±0.3 °C over a range of 0.0 to 10.0 °C. Reading data is 2 bytes, with a storage resolution of 0.1 °C.

Height: Top cover closed: 49.25 in (125 cm)

Top cover open: 59.25 in (150.5 cm)

Width: 26 in (66 cm)

Depth: 26 in (66 cm)

• 24 wedge polypropylene bottles, 1,000 ml

• 24 round glass bottles, 350 ml

• 12 wedge polyethylene bottles, 2.5 liters

• 8 round polyethylene bottles, 2.0 liters

• 8 round glass bottles, 1.8 liters

• 2 rectangular polyethylene bottles, 7.5 liters (2 gal)

• 2 round glass bottles, 9.4 liters (2.5 gal)

• 1 round polyethylene bottle, 9.4 liters (2.5 gal)

• 1 round glass bottle, 9.4 liters (2.5 gal)

• 1 round polyethylene bottle, 15 liters (4 gal)

• 1 round polyethylene bottle, 20.5 liters (5.5 gal)

• 1 round glass bottle, 18.5 liters (5.0 gal)

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Dry Weight: 145 lbs (66 kg) Refrigerator only, no controller or bottle configuration

160 lbs (73 kg) Includes refrigerator, controller, top cover, center section, tub, pump tube, distributor shaft extension, distributor arm and nut, and discharge tube for the 24 plastic bottle configuration.

Dry Weight With:

24 plastic bottles, rack, hold down, no caps 175 lbs(79 kg) 24 glass bottles, rack, expander ring, no caps 195 lbs(88 kg) 12 plastic bottles, rack, hold down, no caps 175 lbs(79 kg) 8 plastic bottles, rack, adaptor, no caps 170 lbs(77 kg) 8 glass bottles, rack, adaptor, no caps 180 lbs(82 kg) 2 plastic bottles, rack, no caps 175 lbs(79 kg) 2 glass bottles, rack, no caps 165 lbs(75 kg) 1-9.4 l plastic bottle and cap, no distributor arm or nut165 lbs(75 kg) 1-9.4 l glass bottle and cap, no distributor arm or nut 170 lbs(77 kg) 1-15.0 l plastic bottle and cap, no distributor arm or nut165 lbs(75

kg) 1-20.5 l plastic bottle and cap, no distributor arm or nut165 lbs(75

kg) 1-18.5 l glass bottle and cap, no distributor arm or nut170 lbs(77 kg)

Filled Bottle Weight: 24 plastic bottles 101 lbs(46 kg)

24 glass bottles 104 lbs(48 kg) 12 plastic bottles 89 lbs (41 kg) 12 glass bottles 95 lbs (43 kg) 8 plastic bottles 84 lbs (38 kg) 8 glass bottles 90 lbs (41 kg) 4 plastic bottles 98 lbs (45 kg) 4 glass bottles 104 lbs(48 kg) 1 plastic bottle 90 lbs (41 kg) 1 glass bottle 94 lbs (43 kg)

Average Thermal Resistance Factor:

Recovery time 5 minutes

Recovery time is the time for the internal air temperature to return to 39°F (4°C) after the door has been opened for one minute. The empty refrigerator is running and set at 39°F (4°C). The door is opened at least 4 minutes after the compressor has turned on. Ambient air temperature is 75°F (24°C).

Thermostat Set point range: 32° to 46°F (0° to 8°C)

Temperature Ranges Operational: -20° to 120°F (-29° to 49°C)

Environment Rain and spray resistant, but not watertight. Do not install in locations where the

Electrical

R-16

The average R-value for a complete FR refrigerator not running

Set point accuracy: ±1.8°F (±1°C) at 39°F (4°C)

[With an ambient air temperature of 75°F (24°C)]

Storage: 0° to 140°F (-18° to 60°C)

refrigerator’s lower compartment could become submerged.

Power Requirements: 120 Volts, 60 Hz 230 Volts, 50 Hz

(optional)

Running current: 3.5 amp 1.75 amp Starting current: 17 amp 8.5 amp Stalled Compressor current:21 amp 10.5 amp

(maximum)

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Heater Capacity 60 watts

Compressor 1/5 HP (150W) Tecumseh compressor

Compressor Protection

Temperature safety cutout that will disengage the compressor if the compressor reaches 221°F (105°C)

Refrigerant R134a, 8 ounce (0.21 kg) charge

Pressure High side: 165 to 215 psig (1.14 to 1.48 MPa)

Low side: 2 to 10 psig (13.8 to 69 kPa)

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Connector Icon Pin Location Diagram Pin Function

Table 1-4 Connector Specifications

POWER SOURCE

2-PIN MALE, SEALED

RAIN GAUGE 9-PIN FEMALE, SEALED

INTERROGATOR 6-PIN FEMALE, SEALED

A Ground

B +12 volts DC

A +12 volts DC

B Ground

C Programmable I/O1 pin

D Rain gauge input

E Not Connected

F SDI-12 Data

G Not Connected

H Programmable I/O2 pin

I Programmable I/O3 pin

A Switched +12 volts DC

B Ground

C Connection Sense

D Transmit

E Receive

F NC

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FLOW METER 6-PIN MALE, SEALED

MODULE

(

IN MODULE BAY)

IN MALE, SEALED

8-P

A +12 volts DC

B Ground

C Flow Pulses In

D Bottle Number Out

Dual Sampler Out

E Event Mark Out

F Inhibit In

1 NC

2 +12 volts DC

3 Ground

4 Module Sense

5 Receive

6 Transmit

7 Clock

8 Control

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2.1 Preparing the Sampler The 6712FR is shipped to you with the controller mounted on the

refrigerator and a distributor shaft extension installed. Use Figure 2-1 for reference when removing the controller. You must remove the controller when:

• The internal desiccant needs recharging, the internal battery needs to be replaced or when the controller needs repair.

• You install a different bottle kit.

Each bottle kit has its own extension so that the distributor arm is positioned at the right distance above the bottles. You must remove the controller to replace the extension.

2.1.1 Installing the Distributor Shaft Extension

2.1.2 Mounting the Controller

1. Install the extension before mounting the controller on the refrigerator.

2. Select the extension of the correct length for the bottle kit, and screw it on the distributor shaft. Secure it with the set screw. See Figure 2-1.

BE SURE THE SET SCREW IS TIGHTENED INTO THE DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT’S KEY. YOU MAY HAVE TO LOOSEN THE EXTENSION SLIGHTLY AND ADJUST ITS POSITION.

1. Install the four mounting rods into the bosses on the bottom of the case.

2. Fit the mounting rods through the four holes drilled in the top of the refrigerator.

3. Slip a washer on each rod and secure the controller by tightening the wing nuts.

4. Install the distributor arm and discharge tube.

5. Thread the stop arm into the hole in the side of the extension. Be sure the stop arm is directly above the distributor arm.

6. Connect the power cable to the controller.

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Multiple-Bottle Sampling

1/4-20 Set Screw

Flat Washer

Distributor arm Nut

Mounting Rod

Distributor Shaft

Extension

Wing Nut

Stop Arm

Distributor arm Assembly

Composite Sampling

Mounting Rod

Flat Washer

Wing Nut

End of discharge tube

below neck of bottle.

Figure 2-1 Mounting the Controller

2.1.3 Installing the Distributor Arm and Discharge Tube

Distributor Arm

The distributor arm is adjustable so that you can position the discharge tube over the bottles of each kit. Each bottle kit also uses a discharge tube of a specific length. Table 2-1 lists the correct discharge tube lengths for each bottle kit. If you are using bulk tubing to cut your own tubes, cut the ends of the tube square, not at an angle, and cut the length accurately.

The two-piece distributor arm has four positions, marked on the underside with the letters A, B, C, and D. Adjust the arm to the correct position for the bottle kit being used. Table 2-1 shows the correct position for each kit. Thread the discharge tube through the spring and arm so that the tube protrudes from the arm

/16

to 1/8 inch. If too much tube protrudes from the arm it can catch on bottles and jam the distributor arm.

Attach the arm to the distributor shaft extension. Secure the arm to the extension with the black plastic nut. Slide the free end of the discharge tube onto the bulkhead fitting. After installing the distributor arm and discharge tube, run the distributor to each bottle position to ensure proper installation.

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Table 2-1 Distributor Arm Positions and Discharge Tube Lengths for Bottle Kits

24-Bottle Kits

1000-milliliter polypropylene bottles

350-milliliter glass bottles

Distributor Arm Position: D

Discharge Tube: 60-9003-279

Discharge Tube Length: 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Distributor Shaft: 60-9003-273

Distributor Shaft Extension: 8

12-Bottle Kits

2.5 liter polyethylene bottles

Distributor Arm Position: D

Discharge Tube: 60-9003-279

Discharge Tube Length: 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Distributor Shaft: 60-9003-273

Distributor Shaft Extension: 8

8-Bottle Kits

1.8 liter glass bottles

2.0 liter polyethylene bottles

Distributor Arm Position: B

Discharge Tube: 60-9003-279

Discharge Tube Length: 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Distributor Shaft: 60-9003-274

Distributor Shaft Extension: 10

/16 inches (22.0 cm)

/2 inches (26.7 cm)

2-Bottle Kits

9.4 liter (2

/2 gallon) glass bottles

7.5 liter (2 gallon) polyethylene bottles

Distributor Arm Position: A

Discharge Tube: 60-9003-283

Discharge Tube Length: 16 inches (40.6 cm)

Distributor Shaft: 60-9003-275

Distributor Shaft Extension: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Composite BottlesDischarge TubeDischarge Tube Length

9.4 liter (2

15.0 liter (4 gallon) polyethylene bottle60-9003-26416

18.5 liter (5 gallon) glass bottle60-9003-26615

20.0 liter (5

/2 gallon) glass bottle60-9003-262171/4 in (43.8 cm)

/2 gallon) polyethylene bottle60-9003-262171/4 in (43.8 cm)

/2 in (41.9 cm)

/4 in (40 cm)

/2 gallon) polyethylene bottle60-9003-266153/4 in (40 cm)

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2.2 Installing Bottle Kits Teledyne Isco ships the refrigerator from the factory with the

sample bottles in place. When using the sampler for the first time, you will only need to remove the bottle lids. When installing cleaned bottles or a new kit, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Do not mix glass and plastic bottles together.

• Install all bottles to insure that they remain in place.

• Align the racks correctly. If the racks are misaligned, the sampler may miss the bottle mouth, or the sampler will deposit samples in the “wrong” bottle.

Each time you change from one size bottle to another, you must adjust the length of the distributor arm, install a discharge tube of the correct length, and possibly install a different distributor shaft extension.

Each time you install a bottle kit, check the program settings for the number of bottles and bottle volumes. Also rotate the distributor arm to each bottle position to ensure the arm is correctly positioned over each bottle. Use the controller to move the arm.

2.2.1 Installing Racks Install the bottle rack with bottles by sliding it into the cooling compartment until the rack drops over the two semicircular ramps which hold it in place (Figure 2-2).

The five posts and two ramps which position the rack under the distributor arm are adjusted at the factory. When you change bottle kits, you may need to readjust the stops and ramps and install a different distributor arm extension. Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show you how to install the bottle kits.

Check the kit’s alignment by rotating the distributor arm. Do

not rotate the distributor manually. Moving the arm manually damages the distributor drive. If you see any mis-

alignment, adjust the posts and ramps until the discharge tube at the end of the arm stops over each bottle.

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24-Bottle Kit

1000-milliliter polypropylene bottles.

Figure 2-2 Installing the Bottle Racks

Install the distributor shaft extension. Use the 8 and 24-bottle kits. Use the 101/2-inch extension for the 8-bottle kit. The instructions on page 2-1 show you how to remove the controller and replace the extensions for each bottle kit.

Next, adjust the distributor arm to position D for the 12-bottle and 24-bottle kits, or to position B for the 8-bottle kit. Install the arm and stop. See Installing the Distributor Arm and Discharge Tube on page 2-2.

Slide the rack, with bottles installed onto the mounting plate. Adjust the stops and ramps on the plate so that the rack is centered and held firmly on the plate.

Finally, position the arm over each bottle. If the arm does not stop over each bottle, readjust the rack.

/16-inch extension for the 12-

NEVER MANUALLY ROTATE

THE DISTRIBUTOR ARM.

Figure 2-3 Installing the 24-bottle, 12-bottle, and 8-bottle Kits

2-Bottle Kit

(Requires a locating base.)

Stop

(1 of 5)

Ramps

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Install the distributor-shaft extension. Use the 5 kit. Th e ins truct ions on pag e 2-1 show y ou how to remove the controller and replace the extensions for each bottle kit.

Next, replace the controller, and adjust the distributor arm to position A. Install the arm and stop. See Installing the Distributor Arm and Discharge Tube on page 2-2.

Install over the mounting plate at the bottom of the refrigerator, the locating base which holds the 2 lon polyethylene bottles.

Begin by loosening the ramps. Move them toward the front of the compartment so that they will fit under the ridge of the locating base. (You can also remove them completely.)

Remove the two front stops, and align the holes on the sides of the locating base with the holes for the stops in the mounting plate. Secure the base by replacing the stops.

Install the bottles, and position the arm over each bottle.

/4-inch extension for the 2-bottle

/2-gallon glass or 2 gal-

NEVER MANUALLY ROTATE

THE DISTRIBUTOR ARM.

Figure 2-4 Installing the 2-bottle Kit

Secure the base with these stops.

Ramps located under locating base.

Pull them to the front or remove them.

2.2.2 Removing Racks Before removing the rack, place the lids on the bottles so the samples do not spill. Remove the bottle rack by lifting the front edge of the rack slightly to disengage it from the two ramps. Then, pull it straight out of the refrigerator. Be careful not to catch the distributor arm against the bottles.

2.2.3 Installing Composite

Bottles

Remove the distributor arm and discharge tube. Remove the distributor arm stop. If using the two bottle locating base, remove it.

Slide the composite bottle discharge tube on the bulkhead fitting.

Composite bottle kits have two lids, one with a hole drilled in the center. Screw the lid with the hole in it on the bottle, and place the bottle in the center of the mounting plate.

Thread the discharge tube through the hole in the lid. Always use the lid to retain the discharge tube. It prevents the sampler from spraying liquid inside the sample compartment instead of the bottle.

2.3 Suction Line The suction line is the tubing from the sampling point to the

pump intake. The 6712FR uses a

/8-inch ID suction line of

lengths 3 to 99 feet. Teledyne Isco offers vinyl or PTFE suction lines. The PTFE tubing has a polyethylene jacket to protect it from kinks and abrasions.

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The vinyl line contains a very low parts-per-million level of phenols. If phenol content affects your sample analysis, use the PTFE suction line.

When installing the sampler, be sure the vertical distance between the liquid level and the pump is as small as possible.

2.3.1 Guidelines for

Measuring and Cutting the Suction Line

2.3.2 Attaching Suction Line

to Pump Tube

• Cut the line to the desired length but use the shortest length feasible for the installation.

• Cut the line in 1 foot increments. For instance, 4 feet,

/2. If using metric units of measure, cut the line in

not 3 increments of 0.1 meter. Do not include the length of the strainer in the measurement.

Attach the vinyl suction line to the pump tube with the

/8-inch

tubing coupler. First, screw the threaded end into the suction line until the flat surface is flush against the suction line (Figure 2-5). Then, push the other end of the coupler into the end of the pump tube until the other flat surface is flush against the tubing.

Figure 2-5 Attaching the suction line to the pump tubing

Once the coupler is attached to the pump tube, removal is difficult, and may require cutting the tube.

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2.4 Strainers Teledyne Isco offers three styles of strainer that help prevent

solids from clogging the suction line:

•

/8-inch standard weighted polypropylene strainer for

routine and priority pollutant sampling

•

/8-inch stainless steel low flow strainer

• Weighted CPVC-coated strainer for acidic liquid sources

To select the right strainer for your application, see Table 2-2.

To install the optional low flow strainer in PTFE suction line, heat the end of the suction line to make it more pliable, then carefully screw the strainer’s threaded connector into the suction line.

2.4.1 Alternative to Strainers When sampling from high velocity streams with heavy suspended solids, some field investigations suggest that more representative samples are obtained without the strainer. Consider attaching a short piece of thin walled aluminum tubing to the end of the suction line; anchor the tubing so that the inlet opens upstream. The aluminum tubing’s thin wall will not disturb the flow stream, and most sample analyses disregard aluminum ions. Under most conditions, the pre-sample purge removes any debris over the tubing entrance.

Table 2-2 Selecting the Right Strainer

Strainer Dimensions Application Maximum Depth

3/8 Stainless

Steel Ends,

Polypropylene

Center

3/8

Stainless Steel

Low Flow

3/8

CPVC

.400 Diameter

.400 diameter

10.5

11.5

.562

1- 5/16 Diameter

1-1/4 Diameter

Routine applications.

Low flow applications

Highly acidic liquids.

Vinyl Line: 22 feet (6.7m).

PTFE Line: 15 feet (4.5m).

Vinyl Line: 22 feet (6.7m).

PTFE Line: 15 feet

Vinyl Line: 4 feet (1.2m).

(4.5m).

Note

• The suction lines will float when filled with air during the purge cycles and when depths exceed the listed ratings. Secure the suction lines when sampling at depths exceeding the maximum ratings.

• All strainer dimensions are in inches.

• PTFE suction line is compatible only with the

/8 stainless steel strainer.

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2.5 How Does the Sampler Work?

When the sampler takes a sample, it draws liquid through the strainer and suction line to the pump tube. The liquid flows through the pump tube and past the liquid detector, which senses the liquid. From the detector, the liquid follows the pump tube through the pump to the bulkhead fitting and then through the discharge tube to the sample bottle.

A typical sampling cycle consists of:

1. The sampler moves the distributor arm over the bottle that is to receive the sample.

2. The pump reverses for the pre-sample purge.

3. The pump direction changes, filling the suction line.

4. When the detector senses liquid, the sampler begins measuring the sample.

5. After depositing the sample, the pump again reverses for the post-sample purge.

Sampling cycles vary somewhat according to program settings for distribution. The sampler can move the distributor arm clockwise and counterclockwise, making a number of distribution methods possible. (In this manual, the words “sample event” refer to a full sampling cycle for any distribution.)

a. Controller.

b. Peristaltic pump.

c. Liquid Detector.

d. Strainer

e. Suction line

f. Stainless Steel Coupling

g. A pump tube routed from the liq-

uid detector’s intake port through the pump, out the detector’s discharge port, and over the side of the controller to a bulkhead fitting.

h. Bulkhead fitting.

i. Discharge tube running from the

bulkhead through the spring and distributor arm.

j. Distributor arm and spring.

Figure 2-6 Identifying the Sampler Components

Other variations include extended-program settings for suction-line rinses and sampling retries. A sampler running a program with line rinses completes the pre-sample purge and

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then rinses the line. The suction line is purged after each rinse. When programmed for sampling retries, the sampler will attempt to pump a sample again if it fails on previous attempts.

2.5.1 Measuring Sample Volume

“Sample volume” refers to the amount of liquid delivered into a bottle. The volume is determined by the programmed value. The volume is dependent on the volume per revolution of the pump, which is dependent on the suction head. The 6712FR delivers the sample by counting the pump revolutions and automatically compensating for the suction head.

2.6 Installing the Sampler The following segment briefly describes initial sampler instal-

lation.

CAUTION

Tests indicate that the pump produces sound levels in excess of 85db at one meter. Prolonged exposure to this sound could result in hearing loss and requires the use of protective ear plugs.

CAUTION

When using the 6712FR sampler with a 750 or 710 module, transmitters such as cell phones or walkie talkies must not be operated within 3 meters of the sampler. If water level readings are fluctuating due to TV/radio station transmitter towers in the area, the sampler must be relocated.

2.6.1 Tips for Routing Suction Line

WARNING

The 6712FR samplers have not been approved for use in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code.

WARNING

If you must enter a manhole or other dangerous location to install the sampler, observe standard safety precautions. Refer to Appendix C for a discussion of safety considerations.

Route the line so that it runs continuously downhill from the sampler to the liquid source. This helps drain the line during pre-sample and post-sample purges. When the sampler is used in below freezing temperatures, there is a risk of the suction line being frozen. A suitably warm sampling source can usually prevent this, provided there are no loops in the suction line. Some situations may require more protective measures, such as insulation of the suction line, or heat tape. Thoroughly draining the suction line minimizes the possibility of frozen liquid clogging the line.

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2.6.2 Intake Placement For representative samples, place the intake in the main current

of the flow stream, not in an eddy or at the edge of flow. Placing an intake at the bottom may produce samples with excess heavy solids and no floating materials, while placement at the top may produce the opposite conditions.

2.6.3 Positioning a Sampler Place the refrigerator on a relatively flat, horizontal surface.

Placing the refrigerator on a steep incline may cause the sample to miss the bottle mouth.

When installing the sampler, be sure the vertical distance between the level of the liquid and the pump is as small as possible.

CAUTION

The refrigerator’s lower compartment is not watertight. Do not install in a location where the refrigerator’s lower compartment could become submerged.

2.7 Connecting External Instruments

2.7.1 Flow Meter To connect the sampler to an Isco open-channel flow meter, 4100

Flow Meter Connector Icon

The 6712FR sampler can be used in conjunction with several types of external instruments.

series flow logger, 2100 series flow module, or 1640 Liquid Level Actuator, attach the sampler-to-flow meter cable to the Flow Meter Connector. To connect the sampler to a closed-pipe flow meter, attach an Isco 4-20 mA Input Interface device to the sampler’s Flow Meter connector. Plug the line cord into an AC power outlet. Be sure it is connected to 120 volts AC (optional 230 volts AC). When using the sampler with an external instrument, remember these guidelines:

• Both the sampler and the flow instrument must be on and running a program.

• If using a flow meter, logger, or module for flow pacing, the sampler and the flow instrument must both run programs with flow pacing settings.

• If using a flow meter or flow logger for trigger pacing, the sampler must run a program with flow pacing settings, and the flow instrument must run a program with trigger pacing settings.

• When the sampler runs an event-paced program, it disregards pacing pulses from a flow meter or flow logger. However, the sampler continues to monitor for enable signals.

2.7.2 Rain Gauge Connector Connect the rain gauge, SDI-12 Sonde, or Refrigerator Temperature Sensor connect cables to the nine-pin Rain Gauge Connector. When connecting a rain gauge and an SDI-12 Sonde, or rain gauge and a Refrigerator Temperature Sensor, use the appropriate Y-connect cable. See the Accessories appendix at the end of this manual.

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Rain Gauge Connector Icon

WARNING

Most Isco flow meters are not certified for use in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code. Contact your Teledyne Isco representative for your equipment’s status. Never operate equipment in hazardous locations that has not been certified as safe for such use. Refer to Appendix C in the back of this manual for more safety information.

Note

Select Extended Programming to use the SDI-12 sonde. (See Switching Between Standard and Extended Modes on page 4-1.)

Note

Update the Hardware Setup whenever you add or remove an SDI-12 sonde. (See Section 6.) In extended programming, rain gauge and SDI-12 sonde readings are only available if they are selected in the Hardware Setup.

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Table 2-3 Connecting Isco Instruments to the Sampler

Connector Icon Connect These Instruments:

Power Source

Rain Gauge

Interrogator

Flow Meter

12 volt power source

674 Rain Gauge

Programmable I/O Pins (pins C, H, and I)

SDI-12 Sonde

Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

581 RTD (Rapid Transfer Device)

IBM PC or compatible computer running FLOWLINK or SAMPLINK

External Modem

External Data Logger/Controller

1640 Liquid Level Actuator

2100 Series Flow Modules

3000 Series Flow Transmitters

4100 Series Flow Loggers

4200 Series Flow Meters

Master/Slave Sampler

Pulse Duration Input Interface

4-20 mA Input Interface

Closed-Pipe Flow Meter (with 4-20 mA Input Interface)

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2.8 Locking the Sampler The refrigerator is equipped with a lockable latch for the top

cover and a lockable catch for the door handle. To lock the refrigerator, use two padlocks, one for the top cover and one for the door.

2.9 Servicing the Sampler Servicing the sampler includes:

• Collecting the filled sample bottles and replacing them with clean bottles;

• Collecting the data recorded by the sampler during the program.

Samplers are usually serviced after they complete a sampling program. When working up a service schedule, you will need to estimate the program completion time. You should also be familiar with the program’s settings for the start time or if the sampler is programmed for continuous sampling.

Continuous sampling is controlled by the distribution setting entered at the “RUN CONTINUOUSLY?” screen. A “YES” response directs the sampler to reset the distribution sequence and continue the countdown to the next sample event. Appropriate service intervals will prevent overfilled bottles.

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Before programming the 6712FR, you should become familiar with its keys and how to use the screens.

The 6712FR Sampler has two sets of programming modes. The first mode, Standard Programming, lets you set up typical sampling programs easily and efficiently. The second mode, Extended Programming, lets you create sophisticated programs for complex sampling applications.

All of the sampling features available in standard programming mode are available in extended programming mode. However, extended programming provides many additional features.

Standard and extended programming features are explained in separate sections. This section focuses on some basic features that are common to both programming modes, such as using the menus and setting the clock.

3.1 Initial Operation

CAUTION

Turn the sampler on by pressing the Standby key. It is labeled with this icon: . The start-up screen appears first.

6712 SAMPLER

STANDARD PROGRAMMING

For HELP at any

screen press ? key.

It remains on the display for about eight seconds or until you press a key. It tells you the type of programming screens the sampler is currently using — standard or extended — and gives you a tip about the on-line help. The main menu screen, shown below, appears next.

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

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Table 3-1 About the Keypad

Key Name Function

(If a module is attached, a different screen may appear first. See the module manual for more information.)

Standby Turns sampler on or off.

Stop

Enter Accepts a menu choice or number entry and goes to next screen.

Help In programming screens, displays a brief help message.

Down-Right Arrow

Up-Left Arrow Selects the menu option left or above the current choice.

Numbers Types a number.

Decimal Point Types a decimal point.

Pump Reverse Press when at the main menu to run the pump in reverse.

Pump Forward

Stops the pump or distributor. Pauses a running sampling program.

In programming screens, returns to a previous screen.

Selects the menu option right or below the current choice.

Press when at the main menu to run the pump forward.

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The sampler is programmed at the factory so that the standard programming screens appear when you first turn the sampler on. You can switch between programming modes by typing in a numerical command at the main menu:

• At the main menu type 6712.2 to show the extended programming screens.

• At the main menu type 6712.1 to show the standard programming screens.

The sampler will continue to use the program mode you selected, even if the sampler is turned off and on again, until you manually switch to the other programming mode.

With the display backlight activated, the screen will glow for several seconds following your last keystroke.

If you press a key and the screen text does not change, it is probably because the keystroke turned the backlight on, instead of performing its function. Press the same key again.

3.1.1 Selecting a Language You have the option of having screens display in English or another language. The default is English. At the main menu, type 6712.8:

3.2 Using Menus and Entering Numbers

The Main Menu

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

3.2.1 Selecting Menu Options

ENGLISH SPANISH

Use the arrow keys to move between the choices (languages other than those shown above could appear on your unit). When the language choice you want is blinking, press

↵(Enter). The ↵ (Enter) key

always accepts the blinking option.

A menu is a list of options. The main menu has four options:

•RUN

• PROGRAM

•VIEW REPORT

• OTHER FUNCTIONS

The options identify the operations that can be performed from the menu. For example, to run the sampling program, select RUN; to modify the program, select PROGRAM.

In menu screens, one menu option always blinks.

•Press ↵ when the blinking option is the one you want; it

will accept your choice and go to the next screen.

• Select a different option by pressing an arrow key until

the option you want blinks. Then press ↵.

3.2.2 Entering Numbers Number-entry screens prompt you to enter a value. An example

is shown to the left.

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To enter a number: Press the number keys to type the number. Then, press ↵. As

SUCTION LINE LENGTH

IS __ ft

(3-99)

soon as you press ↵, the sampler saves your number and moves to the next screen. In some screens, you can use the . (Decimal Point) key in a number.

•Type the length of the suction line. Acceptable values are shown between the parentheses. Press accept the number.

↵ to

Some screens display the range of acceptable numbers between parentheses. If an entry is too low or high, the controller beeps and erases the entry. Type a new number and continue.

3.3 Quick View Screens Quick View screens are a special type of menu screen. They show

the current program settings and let you move quickly through the program. You must change the programming style to QUICK VIEW/CHANGE to see the quick view screens, as shown below:

3.3.1 Paging Through Quick View Screens

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FUNCTIONS

PROGRAMMING STYLE

NORMAL

QUICK VIEW/CHANGE

Select OTHER FUNCTIONS.

Select PROGRAMMING STYLE.

Select QUICK VIEW/CHANGE.

The arrows in the corners of each quick view screen are menu options that let you move from one quick view screen to another.

Select the up arrow ( ↑ ) to go to the previous screen. Select the down arrow ( ↓ ) to go to the next screen.

Press Stop to return to the main menu.

Because the forward arrow is always blinking when the screen appears, you can simply press ↵ to go to the next quick view screen, making it easy to page through the screens.

3.3.2 Changing Settings in a Quick View Screen

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Although the quick view screens offer you a quick way to see the program settings, they also provide you with a way to change settings. Using quick view screens to change settings is sometimes a faster way to change a program because you can go quickly to the setting or settings that needs updating.

To change the program settings in a quick view screen: Press an arrow until the setting blinks. Press ↵. The 6712 then

displays the screen used to change the setting.

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RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

•To see the Quick View screens, select PROGRAM.

↑

SITE DESCRIPTION:

“SITE 29 “

•Use the keypad’s arrow key to select ↓ for the next quick view screen. When ↓ is blinking, press

•Use the keypad’s arrow key to select ↑ for the previous quick view screen. When ↑ is blinking, press

•Use the keypad’s arrow key to select the program setting. When the setting is blinking, press the screen used to change the setting.

•Press Stop for the main menu.

•All quick view screens work the same way.

↵.

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The following Quick View screens show you how to change the sample volume. Begin by paging through the quick view screens until you see the screen containing the sample volume setting:

↑

200 ml SAMPLES

↓

•Press the arrow key until

200 ml

SAMPLES blinks. Then

press

↵.

↓

SAMPLE VOLUME:

250 ml (10-1000)

•Type the new sample volume and press

↵.

↑

250 ml SAMPLES

↓

When you change a setting, the sampler stores the new settings and returns to the updated quick view screen. You can repeat this process until all settings shown in the quick view screens have been changed. When you are done, select the screen’s forward arrow to move to the next quick view screen, or press Stop to return to the main menu.

3.4 Clock and Calendar You may have to set the internal clock or calendar. The samplers

are shipped with their clocks set to U.S. Central Standard time. If your sampler operates in a different time zone, you will have to reset the clock. The example below shows you how to find the time and date screen.

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Entering Times and Dates

ENTER TIME AND DATE:

HH:MM DD-MON-YY

__:__ __-__-__

•Move from one field to another by pressing the arrow keys.

•Change a setting in a field by typing a number. Press to accept the new setting.

3.4.1 Setting the Clock and Calendar

↵

When setting the clock and calendar, use a 24-hour clock for times and the day-month-year format for dates. The illustration at the left shows blanks for each position that accepts an entry. The positions are called fields. When this screen appears on your sampler, the fields will contain the sampler’s current settings for the time and date.

• To move from one field to another without changing the setting, press the arrow keys. Use this technique when you want to change only one or two settings.

• Change the setting by typing a new number. Press ↵ to accept the new setting.

For example, to enter 2:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m is 14:00 on a 24-hour clock), type 14. Press ↵. Next, type 0 (zero) for the minutes, and press ↵. To enter a date, such as January 22, 2001, type: 22 ↵ 01 ↵ 01 ↵ .

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FUNCTIONS

PROGRAMMING STYLE

Select OTHER FUNCTIONS.

Select MAINTENANCE.

3.4.2 Menu Screens: Clock Start Times

SET CLOCK

PUMP TUBE ALARM

INTERNAL BATTERY

DIAGNOSTICS

ENTER TIME AND DATE:

HH:MM DD-MON-YY

14:00 22-JAN-01

SET CLOCK

PUMP TUBE ALARM

INTERNAL BATTERY

DIAGNOSTICS

Select SET CLOCK.

Enter the time and date.

Press Stop to return to the main menu.

There are four start time settings you can use in a sampling program. This section discusses only one of these settings, the clock start time. A clock start time lets you set up a sampling program that starts at the same time on one or more days of the week. For example, you may want to begin sampling at 6:00 a.m. on Monday through Friday (refer to the screen below).

To select a day or days from the menu:

1. Press an arrow key until the cursor is on the correct day.

Then, press ↵.

2. Repeat these steps until each day you want is blinking.

3. Press an arrow until DONE blinks. Press ↵.

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To remove days from the list:

1. Press an arrow key until the cursor is on the day you want

to remove. Press ↵ to deselect it.

2. When finished, select DONE and press ↵

NO DELAY TO START

DELAYED START

CLOCK TIME

WAIT FOR PHONE CALL

•Select CLOCK TIME.

FIRST SAMPLE AT:

06:00

•Type the time of day and

↵.

press

SELECT DAYS:

SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

DONE

•Press an arrow key until the cursor is on the correct day. Then, press day, move the cursor to it and press ↵ to deselect it.

•Repeat these steps until each day you want is blinking.

•Press an arrow until DONE blinks. Press

↵. To remove a

↵.

Using the Clock Start Time Menu

3.5 Menu Screens: Site Descriptions and Program Names

The sampler has two text-entry menus, one for site description and another for an extended-program name. They work in the same way. A site description is commonly a number, address, or other short note that helps identify the monitoring site. Extended programming has a similar screen that lets you enter program names for stored programs.

The example on the next page shows how to change the site description from FACTORY01 to SITE 29. Line 1 contains text between two quotation marks. Lines 2 and 3 contain the menu options — numbers, letters, and punctuation marks — used to spell out the description. In line 3, the space between the ampersand (&) and the double quotes (") is a space character. Line 4 contains two additional options:

• BACK-UP, an option that moves the cursor on the text line to the left one character.

• DONE, an option that tells the sampler to save the text.

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Changing the Site Name

SITE: “FACTORY01”

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ-& “0123456789

BACK-UP DONE

SITE: “S

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ-& “0123456789

•Press the Down-Right arrow until the S on line 2 blinks. Then, press ↵.

SITE: “SICTORY051”

ABCDEFGHI

UVWXYZ-& “0123456789

•Press the Up-Left arrow until the I blinks. Press

•Continue pressing arrow keys to select T, E, and space. Press selecting each character.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ-&_"0123456789

•Press 29 on the keypad, then Up-Left until space blinks. Press ↵.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ-&_"0123456789

ACTORY01”

BACK-UP DONE

JKLMNOPQRST

BACK-UP DONE

↵.

↵ after

SITE: “SITE 29_ ”

BACK-UP DONE

SITE: “SITE 29 ”

BACK-UP DONE

The cursor is the blinking rectangle that identifies the current field. When the screen first appears, the cursor blinks on the first character of the text in line 1. The matching character in line 2 or 3 also blinks.

When you press ↵, the cursor on line 1 moves to the right one position, and, at the same time, the sampler blinks on the matching character on lines 2 or 3.

To change any character in the text line:

1. Press the left or right arrow until the replacement character on lines 2 or 3 blinks.

2. Press ↵. The replacement character will appear on the first line, and the cursor will move to the next character.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the text in the top line is complete.

3. Finish the entry by selecting DONE. Then, press ↵.

Some additional tips for using the text-entry menus:

• Hold an arrow key down for faster movement.

• If your description uses all ten spaces in the text line, the sampler automatically moves to the next screen as soon as you add the tenth character.

• You can enter numbers by pressing the number keys.

• Erase characters by replacing them with a space character.

• Select the BACK-UP option to move the cursor to the left.

• To leave the menu before completing the entry, press Stop. The sampler will display this menu:

•Press the Down-Right arrow until DONE blinks. Press

↵.

SAVE CHANGES?

YES NO

Select YES to save any changes made. Select NO to leave the original description (or program name) unchanged.

3.6 Messages The sampler has four sets of messages that supplement the pro-

gramming screens. Information messages tell you about programming status. Help Notes are brief comments associated with programming screens describing the setting or offering assistance. Warning messages tell you something is different from Isco’s standard. Operation messages report the sampler’s status as it runs a program.

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3.6.1 Information Messages These are brief messages about the programming status, such as “‘ROM’ PASSED TEST” or the status message that displays when you first start up the sampler. Information messages are displayed for four seconds, unless they are terminated by pressing any key on the keypad.

3.6.2 Help Notes To see a Help note:

1. Press the ? (Help) key.

2. When the note requires several screens, the word “more”

appears in the lower-right corner. Press ↵ for the next note.

3. Move back and forth between screens by pressing the arrow keys.

4. Press Stop at any time to return to the programming screen.

Most help notes refer to a related section in this manual. Screens that require extensive explanation have notes that contain only a reference to the manual. Sections mentioned in the notes appear in the index and the table of contents.

SUCTION LINE LENGTH

•Press ? (Help).

Enter the length of suction line only, excluding strainer and pump tube. <more>

•Press ↵ or Down-Right to

see the next screen.

•Press Stop to return to the programming screen.

See “Installing Suction Line” in your manual.

•Press see the next screen.

•Press Up-Left to see the previous screen.

•Press Stop to return to the programming screen.

Press the red STOP key to exit HELP.

IS 7 ft (3-99)

<more>

↵ or Down-Right to

Using Help Notes

Although this example shows the Help Notes that are associated with the suction line length screen, you can use the same technique to see help notes for other screens.

•Press Up-Right to see the previous notes.

•Press Stop to return to the programming screen.

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3.6.3 Warning Messages Warning messages appear when the sampler determines something is out of the ordinary. For example, the following warning appears when you type a number that is larger than the standard bottle volume:

BOTTLE VOLUME IS

3500 ml (300-30000)

WARNING!

STANDARD BOTTLE

VOLUME EXCEEDED!

The 6712 does accept nonstandard volumes because you might use a nonstandard container occasionally. For a list of recommended volumes for Isco bottles press the ? (Help) key at the “Bottle Volume Is” screen, or refer to the Technical Specifications.

The 6712 uses the bottle and sample-volume settings to determine the maximum number of samples that can be deposited without overfilling the bottles. Entering a volume that exceeds the standard volume may cause the sampler to overfill the bottle.

3.6.4 Operation Messages An operation message reports the sampler’s status as it runs a program. An example is shown below.

PROGRAM WILL START

AT 06:00 TU 20-FEB

05:56:22 TU 20-FEB

3.7 Menu Trees Selecting a menu option will take you to a number-entry screen

or another menu screen. The screens are organized in a branching structure that resembles a tree. Refer to Figure 3-1 for a simple chart of the menu tree for standard programming. The standard programming structure is different — much simpler — than the extended programming structure. Charts that show you most of the sampler’s screens appear in Appendix A, Flowcharts.

The entire structure changes a little when a module is attached because the sampler adds a set of screens for a module as soon as it detects the module’s presence. The manuals for each module contain menu trees for its programming screens.

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RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

VIEW DATA

PRINT DATA

SYSTEM IDs

CONFIGURE REPORTS

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FUNCTIONS

PROGRAMMING STYLE

See Running Programs on page 4-10

See the screen charts in Appendix A.

See Reports on page 4-18.

SET CLOCK

SET PUMP TUBE ALARM

INTERNAL BATTERY

DIAGNOSTICS

See Figure A-8, Manual Functions

Screens, on page A-8.

PROGRAMMING STYLE:

QUICK VIEW/CHANGE

Figure 3-1 Menu Tree for Standard Programming

NORMAL

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The 6712FR Sampler has two sets of programming screens. The first set, called standard programming screens, lets you set up typical sampling programs easily and efficiently. The second set, extended programming screens, lets you create sophisticated programs for complex sampling applications.

All of the sampling features available within the standard programming screens are available in extended programming. However, extended programming provides several additional features which are discussed in the next section. Menu flowcharts for both sets of programming screens are in Appendix A.

4.1 Switching Between Standard and Extended Modes

4.2 Language Selection, Units of Length

Factory default settings cause the sampler to begin in standard programming mode the first time you turn it on. The start-up screen tells you which programming mode the sampler is currently using. You can switch between programming modes by entering a numerical command at the main menu:

• At the main menu, type 6712.1 to enter standard programming mode.

• At the main menu, type 6712.2 to enter extended programming mode.

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Main Menu

You have the option of displaying screens in English or Spanish (or possibly another language). The default is English. At the main menu, type 6712.8 to display:

ENGLISH SPANISH

Use the arrow key to move between the two choices. When the desired choice is blinking, press ↵.

If you select the English option, you will advance to a second screen that asks you to select your units of length:

SELECT UNITS FOR

LENGTH:

ft m

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Use the arrow key to move between the two choices, feet or meters. When the desired choice is blinking, press ↵. The default unit of length for the Spanish option is meters.

4.3 Programming Examples

The following table is an example of time-paced sampling. Further details about some of the menu items are provided in later sections.

Table 4-1 Standard Program: Sample Every 15 Minutes, One Sample Per Bottle

6712 SAMPLER

STANDARD PROGRAMMING

For HELP at any

screen press ? key.

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

SITE DESCRIPTION:

“FACTORY051“

CHANGE?

YES NO

NUMBER OF BOTTLES:

12481224

BOTTLE VOLUME IS

1000 ml (300-30000)

Turn the sampler on by pressing the On/Off key. Press ↵.

This screen disappears on its own after 8 seconds.

The option PROGRAM will be blinking. Press ↵.

The option NO will be blinking. Press ↵. For the purposes of this example, it isn’t necessary to change the description.

Select the number of bottles in your bottle kit by pressing either arrow key until the correct number blinks. Press

Type the volume for the bottles in your kit. For this example, 1000 is correct, so simply press

↵.

↵. For this example, select 24.

SUCTION LINE LENGTH

0 HOURS, 15 MINUTES

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

IS 10 ft

(3-99)

TIME PACED

FLOW PACED

TIME BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS

SEQUENTIAL

BOTTLES/SAMPLE SAMPLES/BOTTLE

YES NO

Type the length of the suction line, then press ↵.

If you change the length, the sampler will display a message, “PLEASE WAIT!. . . GENERATING PUMP TABLES.”

Because this example requires samples every 15 minutes, select TIME PACED by pressing an arrow until the option TIME PACED blinks. Then, press

↵.

Type 0 for hours and press ↵. Type 15 for minutes and press ↵. Tip: Move back and forth between hours and minutes by pressing an arrow

key.

Because this program requires one sample in each bottle, select SEQUENTIAL by pressing an arrow until the option SEQUENTIAL blinks. Then, press

For this example, select NO by pressing an arrow until the option blinks. Then, press repeating the sample distribution. Continuous sampling assumes that filled bottles are replaced with empty bottles at regular service intervals.

↵.

↵. Selecting YES allows the program to run indefinitely by

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Table 4-1 Standard Program: Sample Every 15 Minutes, One Sample Per Bottle (Con-

SAMPLE VOLUME:

200 ml (10-1000)

NO DELAY TO START

DELAYED START

CLOCK TIME

WAIT FOR PHONE CALL

FIRST SAMPLE

AFTER A

5 MINUTE DELAY

(1-999)

PROGRAMMING COMPLETE

RUN THIS PROGRAM

NOW?

YES NO

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Type the volume of the sample you want deposited in each bottle. Then, press

↵.

For this example, select DELAYED START by pressing an arrow until the option blinks. Then, press

Type the delay period you want between the time you run the program and the time the sampler takes the first sample. Then, press

Run the program immediately by selecting YES. Select NO if you want to run the program later by selecting RUN from the main menu. Press making your choice. In this example, NO is selected.

Run the program by selecting RUN and pressing ↵.

↵.

↵ after

The following table is an example of flow-paced sampling.

• Program type: Standard

• Site description: SITE 29

• Bottle kit: 24, 1000 milliliter bottles

• Suction line length: 7 feet

• Pacing: Flow pacing, every two pulses

• Distribution: 2 bottles per sample

• Sample Volume: 250 milliliters

• Start time: Clock Time, 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Module: No module installed

Table 4-2 Standard Program: Flow-Paced Sampling, Two Bottles Per Sample

6712 SAMPLER

STANDARD PROGRAMMING

For HELP at any

screen press ? key.

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

SITE DESCRIPTION:

“FACTORY051“

CHANGE?

YES NO

Select PROGRAM.

Select NO.

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Table 4-2 Standard Program: Flow-Paced Sampling, Two Bottles Per Sample (Contin-

NUMBER OF BOTTLES:

12481224

BOTTLE VOLUME IS

1000 ml (300-30000)

SUCTION LINE LENGTH

IS 10 ft

(3-99)

TIME PACED

FLOW PACED

FLOW BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

2 PULSES (1-9999)

SEQUENTIAL

BOTTLES/SAMPLE

SAMPLES/BOTTLE

Select 24.

Enter 1000.

Enter 7.

Select FLOW PACED.

Enter the number of pulses between sample events.

Select BOTTLES/SAMPLE.

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

YES NO

1 BOTTLES PER

SAMPLE EVENT (1-24)

NO DELAY TO START

DELAYED START

CLOCK TIME

WAIT FOR PHONE CALL

START FLOW COUNT AT:

SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

PROGRAMMING COMPLETE

RUN THIS PROGRAM

00:00

SELECT DAYS:

DONE

NOW?

YES NO

For this example, select NO by pressing an arrow until the option blinks. Then, press

↵. Selecting YES allows the program to run indefinitely by

repeating the sample distribution. Continuous sampling assumes that filled bottles are replaced with empty bottles at regular service intervals.

Enter 2.

Select CLOCK TIME.

Enter 6, then enter 0. This is the time at which the sampler will start the pacing countdown.

Select MO, WE, and FR. Use the arrow keys and

blinking, select DONE and press

↵ to select the days. When the correct days are

↵.

Select NO.

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4.4 Pacing

Standard Time Pacing and

Flow Pacing Screens for

Samplers without Flow

• When programming, you will be asked to select time or flow paced sampling. Depending upon your choice, you will see one of the following screens:

Flow Pacing Screen for

Samplers with Flow Modules

Modules

TIME PACED

FLOW PACED

TIME BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

__ HOURS, __ MINUTES

FLOW BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

____ PULSES (1-9999)

FLOW BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

____ Mgal

(0.001 -99999)

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Sample pacing is the rate at which the sampler takes samples. Depending on the type of pacing you select, the rate is controlled by the sampler’s internal clock or by inputs received from connected instruments.

Standard programming provides time pacing and flow pacing (refer to Step 7 in the previous two programming examples). In time-paced sampling, the interval between samples is a constant time interval. When you program the sampler for time pacing, the sampler prompts you to enter the time between sample events in hours and minutes. Time paced programs always take a sample at the start time.

Flow paced sampling requires a flow meter, flow logger, or a module. A flow meter or flow logger paces a sampler by sending an electronic signal to the sampler after measuring a specified volume of liquid. Because each pulse represents a volume interval, flow pacing rates are proportional to the volume of water flowing through the channel.

When you program the sampler for flow pacing and are using a flow meter or flow logger, the sampler prompts you to enter the interval between sample events in pulses. The sampler initiates a sample event when the set number of pulses is received. Programs that are flow paced do not take a sample at the start time.

After setting the program start time, you will be prompted to enter a maximum run time of zero to 999 hours. If you would like the program to run indefinitely, enter 0 (zero) for maximum run time.

The flow pacing screens change when you attach a flow module (see example to the left). Because the sampler is more closely integrated with the modules, the standard flow pacing screen prompts you for the flow volume between sample events instead of pulses between events. The flow volume units displayed are what you had previously programmed.

4.4.1 Trigger Pacing Isco 4200 Series Flow Meters and 4100 Series Flow Loggers send pulses for trigger pacing. The flow meter or flow logger sends pulses at two different time intervals when trigger pacing a sampler. Trigger pacing, for example, lets you sample less frequently when the trigger condition — a condition based on level, flow, or rainfall — remains below a set point. The intervals are determined by the flow instrument’s program settings for trigger pacing.

When conditions change and readings pass the set point, triggering the new rate, you can sample more frequently. Or, when the trigger condition is a clock setting, the instrument changes the pacing interval according to the time of day. Using a clock trigger condition, for instance, the flow meter or flow logger can pace the sampler slowly at night and more frequently during the day. (For more information about trigger pacing, see your flow meter or FLOWLINK manual.)

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The flow meter or flow logger sends the same pulse for both flow and trigger pacing, and the sampler cannot distinguish between them. Therefore, to program a sampler for trigger pacing, simply program it for flow pacing.

4.5 Distribution Distribution describes how the sampler is to deposit samples. A

sample is the volume of liquid deposited in a bottle. A sample event includes the full sampling cycle and may deposit a sample into more than one bottle.

In standard programming, you can program the sampler for these different distribution methods:

• Sequential

• Bottles Per Sample

•Samples Per Bottle

•Composite

4.5.1 Sequential In sequential distribution, the sampler deposits one sample in each bottle. A sequential sample represents a “snapshot” of the flow stream at a point in time.

4.5.2 Bottles Per Sample In bottles per sample distribution, the sampler deposits a sample in each of a set of bottles. A bottle set includes at least two bottles but may include all bottles. Use bottles per sample when the volume to be collected is larger than the amount one bottle can hold or when you need identical samples.

4.5.3 Samples Per Bottle In samples per bottle distribution, the sampler deposits samples from several sample events in a single bottle before moving to the next bottle. Use samples per bottle distribution to collect a series of small composite samples.

4.5.4 Composite For single bottle configurations, samples per bottle distribution is known as composite sampling. A composite sample represents an average of the flow stream’s characteristics during the sampling period.

4.5.5 Continuous Sampling Sample programs can be run indefinitely by selecting “YES” at the “RUN CONTINUOUSLY?” screen. Continuous sampling resets the distribution when the distribution sequence is complete. That is, when the last bottle/set is reached, the next bottle/set is the first bottle/set. All pacing modes except RANDOM are supported.

When running a program continuously, the bottles must be serviced at regular intervals to prevent overfilling the bottles. The sampler assumes that the next bottle/set is empty and ready to receive samples.

The figure on the next page steps through the programming screens for sequential, bottles per sample, and samples per bottle distribution.

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DISTRIBUTION:

STANDARD

PROGRAMMING

SEQUENTIAL

Each bottle receives one sample from one sample event.

Bottles-per-Sample

STANDARD

PROGRAMMING

2233

DISTRIBUTION:

2 BOTTLES/SAMPLE

Multiple bottles receive a sample from one sample event.

Samples-per-Bottle

SEQUENTIAL

BOTTLES/SAMPLE SAMPLES/BOT TLE

SEQUENTIAL

BOTTLES/SAMPLE

SAMPLES/BOT TLE

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

YES NO

2 BOTTLES PER

SAMPLES EVENT (1-24)

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

YES NO

STANDARD

PROGRAMMING

2 SAMPLES/BOT TLE

DISTRIBUTION:

Each bottle receives a sample from multiple sample events.

Figure 4-1 Sample Distribution

SEQUENTIAL

BOTTLES/SAMPLE

SAMPLES/BOT TLE

2 SAMPLES PER

BOTTLE (1-50)

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

YES NO

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4.6 Start Times It is important to understand the difference between the time at

which you run a program and the program’s start time. Running a program simply means selecting RUN from the sampler’s main menu. The start time is the time at which the sampler begins the program’s first sample interval countdown. The start time is controlled by your selections from the start time screens.

Each program contains start-time settings that tell the sampler when to begin the program. When programming the sampler, you can select one of four start time options: NO DELAY TO START, DELAYED START, CLOCK TIME, or WAIT FOR PHONE CALL.

• Select NO DELAY TO START when you want the sampler to start as soon as you select RUN.

• Select DELAYED START when you want the sampler to delay from 1 to 999 minutes before starting the program.

• Select CLOCK TIME when you want the sampler to begin the program at a specific time on at least one day of the week.

• Select WAIT FOR PHONE CALL when you want the sampler to begin the program after receiving a remote command to start.

4.6.1 How Do Start Times Wor k?

As soon as you select RUN from the main menu, the sampler checks the program’s start time settings. With a “DELAYED START” setting, the sampler starts a countdown to the start time. The period between the time you select RUN and the start time you’ve specified in the program is called the “delay to start time.”

When you run a program with “CLOCK TIME” settings, the sampler also starts a countdown to start time until the day of week and clock times are met.

The sampler may not collect a sample at the start time. The sampler must be enabled, and the pacing selected must call for a sample at start. In any event, the sampler checks the pacing settings and begins the pacing-interval countdown.

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Delayed Start Screen

NO DELAY TO START

DELAYED START

CLOCK TIME

WAIT FOR PHONE CALL

• Select DELAYED START.

FIRST SAMPLE

AFTER A

___MINUTE DELAY

(1-999)

• Enter the number of minutes to delay the countdown to the first sample.

START FLOW COUNT

AFTER A

__MINUTE DELAY

(1-999)

• The sampler uses this screen for flow paced programs.

Clock Start Time Menu

NO DELAY TO START

DELAYED START

CLOCK TIME

WAIT FOR PHONE CALL

• Select CLOCK TIME.

FIRST SAMPLE AT

06:00

• Enter the time of day.

SELECT DAYS:

SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

DONE

• Press an arrow key until the cursor is on the correct day.

↵.

Press

• Repeat until each day you want is blinking.

• Press an arrow until DONE blinks. Press

↵.

4.6.2 Sampler Enable/Disable

Isco flow meters and flow loggers have a programmable sampler-enable feature that lets them enable (start) or disable (stop) a program according to certain monitored conditions. For example these conditions can be level, flow rate, pH, temperature, percent, rainfall, I/O; or a combination of two conditions.

The Model 1640 Liquid Level Actuator can also be used, as well as any other instrument that can ground the input to pin F. Grounding the input disables the sampler.

The sampler disregards disable signals during the delay to start time. However, when the sampler detects a disable signal at the start time, it suspends the program until it is enabled. The diagram in Figure 4-2 shows the sampler’s responses.

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Sampler enabled at

Sampler disabled at

start time

A sample event at the start time occurs for time-paced programs.

start time by

signal from pin F

A sample is not taken at start time if the sampler is disabled. No samples are taken while disabled.

Figure 4-2 Start Time Diagram

4.7 Running Programs To run a program, select RUN from the main menu. You may also

select YES at the RUN THIS PROGRAM NOW? screen at the end of the programming screens.

4.7.1 Run Time Screens While running a sampling program the sampler displays a

variety of messages that report the program’s status. For example, if the sampler has not yet reached the programmed start time, it displays the scheduled start time as well as the current time.

Once the program reaches the start time, you can determine the time of the next sample, the next bottle to receive a sample, sample distribution, and other information. Other messages appear while the sampler runs through a sampling cycle and takes a sample. When the sampler needs to report multiple messages, it alternates them, displaying each for one to three seconds.

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RUN THIS PROGRAM

NOW?

YES NO

RUN

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If RUN had been previously Stopped and no programming changes were made.

ENTER START BOTTLE:

DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM

__ (1–MAX)

For the first run using a 24-bottle base.

PLEASE WAIT!

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If applicable

DISTRIBUTOR JAMMED

OPERATION ERROR

Single Bottle

RUN DISPLAYS

PROGRAM WILL START

AT 06:00 MO 17–OCT

05:52:22 MO 17–OCT

PURGING

SUCTION LINE

PUMPING 250 ml

RINSING

SUCTION LINE

SAMPLE 2

IN 00:14:29

Figure 4-3 Running a Program

4.7.2 Module Readings Samplers with an attached module display the module’s

readings: pH and temperature for the pH module; level, percentage, or flow rate for the 4-20 mA module; level, flow rate, and flow volume readings for the flow modules; level, velocity, flow rate, and positive flow volume readings for the area velocity module. Some module screens will alternate with the sampler screens.

BOTTLE 2

IN 00:14:39

150 gpm 0.82 ft

00001438200 gal

The Module readings are updated:

• Every second when displaying the reading during programming.

• Every minute otherwise.

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BOTTLE 2

IN 00:12:00

***** gpm 5.73 ft

00001457600 gal

An asterisk (*) appears next to the reading if the module was unable to take a reading. If an asterisk appears, the reading displayed is the last available reading. Flow rates will be reported as zero flow if the error persists for more than five minutes (for a level or velocity reading that flow is calculated from).

If an entire reading is filled with asterisks, the value exceeds the number of characters that can be displayed. The sampler stores the actual reading in memory, so it may be collected later.

For those programs that have delayed or scheduled start times, the readings will be displayed while waiting for the start time. Keep in mind that any totalizer values will be reset at the start time. Module and sonde readings are also displayed after a program is complete, until a key is pressed.

It is not necessary to run a program to view module or sonde readings. Real time data can be viewed on the display by selecting “VIEW REPORT” from the main menu.

4.8 Interrupting a Running Program

You can interrupt a sampling program by pressing the Stop key while the sampler is waiting for the next sample event. Pressing Stop places the sampler into Manual Paused operation and records a manual pause in the sample event log.

In this state, the sampler allows you to access several functions. You can modify the program, reset alarms, take a grab sample, etc., without adversely affecting the running program. Modifying the program is limited to adjusting the pacing intervals, enable conditions and sample volume. The basic program structure, such as the type of pacing, can not be changed.

While in the manual paused state, the sampling program continues to operate as normal, with the exception of taking samples. If a sample was to be taken, it is skipped. The sampler records “sample skipped” in the sample event log and continues to operate as normal.

The manual paused state displays a scrolling menu with several options (see example below). Use the Arrow keys to scroll through the manual paused options and the ↵ key to make a selection. Return to the running program by selecting resume program or pressing the Stop key. If you do not make a selection, the sampler automatically resumes the original sampling program five minutes after the last key was pressed.

← STOP PROGRAM

RESUME PROGRAM

VIEW DATA

GRAB SAMPLE →

Manual Paused Screen

4.8.1 Stop Program This option terminates the running program and records program stopped in the sample event log. The program cannot be resumed.

4.8.2 Resume Program Selecting this option will cause the sampler to exit the manual paused state and return to normal program operation. A manual resume event will be logged.

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4.8.3 View Data This option allows you to view the data recorded by the sampler. See Reports on page 4-18 for more information.

4.8.4 Grab Sample When selected, you will be asked to enter the volume to be pumped. A sample will then be taken as if it is to be placed into a container outside the sampler. Do this by removing the pump tubing from the bulkhead fitting. See Grab Samples on page 4-14. A grab sample event will be logged.

4.8.5 Pump Tube Alarm If the pump tube is changed, this option should be selected to reset the pump counts on the counter. This will remove the “WARNING: REPLACE PUMP TUBING” message that may appear while the program is running. A pump tube replaced message is logged. See Replacing The Pump Tube in Section 7, Maintenance.

4.8.6 Calibrate Volume When selected, you will be asked to enter the volume to be pumped. A sample will then be taken as if it is to be placed into a container outside the sampler base. Do this by removing the pump tubing from the bulkhead fitting.

After the sample has been pumped, you will then be asked to enter the amount actually delivered. Once you have entered the delivered volume and accepted the calibration, a volume delivered event will be logged.

4.8.7 Cal/Adj Parameters When the sampler is configured for operation with a module, this option becomes available. Selecting this option will display the appropriate level adjustment screens and/or the calibration screens. If the level is adjusted, an adjusted level event is logged. If a parameter is calibrated, an appropriate event is logged.

Calibrating a parameter probe will temporarily “turn off” the partition data storage and the sample enable/disable functions. These functions are disabled during the calibration and for five minutes after the program is resumed. During this time, parameter data normally collected at the data storage interval will be logged as a 252 error message.

4.8.8 Adjust Pacing This option is available when the running program is paced by Time, Flow Pulses or Flow Volume. If you select this option, you are asked to enter a new pacing interval. The sampler logs an interval changed event.

The original pacing interval continues to count down until you return the sampler to the running program (select resume program). If the new pacing interval is less than the original count remaining, the new interval is used.

If the original count remaining is less than the new pacing interval, the original count will continue to count down to the next sample event. Subsequent samples are then paced by the new interval.

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4.8.9 Adjust Volume Select this option to change the sample volume within the limits of the currently programmed sample distribution. If you change a sample volume, a volume changed event is logged.

4.8.10 Power Used The 6712FR has a “fuel gauge” that gives an indication of power usage. The controller keeps track of how much power has been consumed since the last time it lost power. If the controller is powered by an external battery, this fuel gauge can help you estimate the condition of the battery.

Keep in mind that the sampler has no idea as to how much charge was originally stored in the battery (or even if a battery is being used), and therefore has no idea as to the remaining capacity of its power source.

4.9 Other Functions

Other Functions Menu

RUN PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Select OTHER FUNCTIONS.

In Standard Programming, the “Other Functions” menu screen includes options for:

• Maintenance (see Section 7).

• Manual Functions (see below).

• Programming Style (see Section 3).

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FUNCTIONS

PROGRAMMING STYLE

4.10 Manual Functions The manual functions programming screens let you:

• Take grab samples.

• Calibrate sample volumes.

• Operate the pump manually.

• Move the distributor arm.

4.11 Grab Samples Grab samples let you take a single sample on demand, collecting

the sample in an external container (Figure 4-4). Keep in mind:

When the sampler delivers a grab sample, it runs through a complete sampling cycle, using the current settings for volume and for line rinses or retries. If it is a two-part program, the sampler uses the settings for part A.

To take a grab sample while the sampler is running a program, you must interrupt the program by pressing the Stop key. Restart the program by running it again.

To take a grab sample:

1. Disconnect the pump tube from the bulkhead fitting.

2. Place the end of the tube over a collection container.

3. Follow the steps in Taking a Grab Sample at left.

4. Reconnect the pump tube to the bulkhead fitting.

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___ ml (10-9990)

•Enter the desired volume

GRAB SAMPLE

PRESS ↵ WHEN READY!

PURGING

SUCTION LINE

PUMPING 200 ml

PURGING

SUCTION LINE

GRAB SAMPLE

CALIBRATE VOLUME

OPERATE PUMP

MOVE DISTRIBUTOR

•Press STOP to return to main menu.

Figure 4-4 Taking a Grab Sample

4.12 Calibrate Volume The sampler delivers accurate sample volumes without cali-

bration. If you find that sample volumes vary significantly from the programmed values, first check the suction line for proper installation. Be sure it slopes continuously downhill to the liquid source and drains completely after each sampling cycle. Then, compare the actual length of the suction line to the suction line length settings in the program to see that they match. Also check the pump tube for excessive wear and replace it if necessary.

You may want to calibrate when:

• A new pump tube is installed. Run the pump for five minutes before calibrating.

• The sample source is above the sampler.

• Sampling from pressurized lines (15 PSI Maximum).

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4.12.1 Calibration Tips • For the best results, calibrate the sampler after it’s installed on site.

• Use a graduated cylinder for volume measurement.

• The sampler clears the previous calibration setting when you reinitialize the sampler.

• You cannot calibrate while the sampler is running a program.

• When the sampler delivers the sample, it runs through a complete sampling cycle, using the current settings for volume line rinses and retries. If it is a two part program, the sampler uses the volume setting for part A.

Calibrating Sample Volumes

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

•Select OTHER FUNCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FUNCTIONS

MODULE

HARDWARE

•Select MANUAL FUNCTIONS

GRAB SAMPLE

CALIBRATE VOLUME

OPERATE PUMP

MOVE DISTRIBUTOR

•Select CALIBRATE VOLUME

SAMPLE VOLUME:

___ ml (100-9990)

VOLUME DELIVERED:

____ml

•Measure the volume delivered and enter the amount here.

200 ml

ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

This screen appears when the amount you entered in step 9 was more than twice, or less than half, the programmed volume.

• Select YES when the volume delivered matches the volume displayed on this screen.

• Select NO to enter the volume delivered.

•Enter the desired volume

CALIBRATE VOLUME

PRESS ↵ WHEN READY!

PURGING

SUCTION LINE

PUMPING 200 ml

PURGING

SUCTION LINE

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To calib rate:

1. Disconnect the pump tube from the bulkhead fitting.

2. Place the end of the tube over a collection container.

3. Follow the steps in Calibrating Sample Volumes in the margin.

Reconnect the pump tube to the bulkhead fitting.

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Operating the Pump

GRAB SAMPLE

CALIBRATE VOLUME

OPERATE PUMP

MOVE DISTRIBUTOR

SELECT DIRECTION

PUMP FORWARD

PUMP REVERSE

PURGING. . .

PRESS THE RED ‘STOP’

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You can manually operate the sampler’s pump in the forward or reverse direction. You can do this to test the pump, draw a large sample, or purge the suction line.

When you run the pump manually, the sampler reports the number of pump counts during the pump’s operation. Use this feature to obtain an estimate of the pump counts required to purge a nonstandard suction line.

You can also manually run the pump from the main menu. Press the “1” key and then ↵ to run the pump in reverse. Press the “3” key and then ↵ to run the pump forward.

CAUTION

Tests indicate that the pump produces sound levels in excess of 85db at one meter. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THIS SOUND LEVEL COULD RESULT IN HEARING LOSS AND REQUIRES THE USE OF PROTECTIVE EAR PLUGS.

4.14 Moving the Distributor Arm

Moving the Distributor

Arm

GRAB SAMPLE

CALIBRATE VOLUME

OPERATE PUMP

MOVE DISTRIBUTOR

• Select MOVE DISTRIBUTOR

GO TO BOTTLE ____

(1-MAX)

• Enter the bottle number to which you want to move the distributor

NOW AT BOTTLE ____

The sampler lets you reposition the distributor arm. Use this feature to verify a bottle location when installing a bottle kit. You cannot move the distributor arm while the sampler is running a program.

CAUTION

DO NOT rotate the distributor arm manually; this will severely damage the distributor drive gears.

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4.15 Reports

The 6712 records a variety of data while running a sampling program. It uses the data to produce four reports:

• The Program Settings report, listing the program settings.

• The Sampling Results report, listing the program

Interrogator

4.15.1 Collecting Reports There are a number of ways to collect the reports:

581 RTD

settings, time of samples and other program events.

• The Combined Results report, combining the sample event times with rainfall or module data.

• The Summary report, listing daily summaries of data collected. The Summary report may be rainfall and/or module data.

The sampler stores the data for each report in memory where they remain until you select RUN. Selecting RUN clears the memory so that it can store the data from the next program.

View reports (program settings, sampling results, and abbreviated summary reports) on the sampler’s display.

Collect the reports (except for summary reports) with an Isco 581 RTD and use a computer running flowlink or samplink to transfer the reports from the RTD to a file on the computer.

Collect the reports (except for summary reports) with an IBM PC or compatible computer running flowlink.

Collect the reports with and IBM PC or compatible computer running samplink.

4.15.2 Viewing the Data

Because the display area is small, the data on the reports will be displayed a little differently from the data that is transferred to and viewed on your computer.

• For the Sampling Report, the sampler displays each program event, one at a time.

• For the Module and Rainfall Data reports, it displays daily summaries, instead of the full reports available with the rtd, Flowlink, or Samplink.

If you select Sampling Report or Rainfall (step 3 in Viewing Data, shown in the margin), the sampler begins displaying the report data. The sampler advances automatically through the report items, displaying each item briefly. While the sampler advances automatically through the displays:

• Stop the automatic displays by pressing Stop once. Then, use the arrow keys to move manually through the report.

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Viewing Data

RUN

• Select VIEW REPORT.

• Select VIEW DATA.

• Select a report or data type.

• Select DAILY SUMMARY to view the stored data, or

READINGS to view real-time

data.

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUCTIONS

VIEW DATA

SYSTEM IDs

CONFIGURE REPORTS

SELECT DATA TO VIEW:

SAMPLING REPORT

MODULE DATA

RAINFALL DATA

VIEW:

DAILY SUMMARY

CURRENT READINGS

CURRENT

• Return to the main menu by pressing Stop twice.

At the end of the report, the sampler leaves the last item displayed until you press:

• the arrow keys to move forward or backward manually through the report.

• Stop to return to the main menu.

• ↵ to start the automatic displays again.

If you select Module Data in step 3, the sampler displays the screen shown in step 4. Select the Daily Summary option and the sampler displays the stored data just as the Sampling Report was described above. Selecting the current readings option causes the sampler to display real-time readings. When there are multiple screens, they will be displayed alternately. You can quickly advance through the screens by pressing an arrow key or ↵. Pressing Stop exits the Current Readings mode.

4.15.3 Configuring Reports

RUN

• Select VIEW REPORT.

• Select CONFIGURE REPORTS

• Select the option that matches your data collection software, or tailor the output according to the reports needed.

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUCTIONS

VIEW DATA

SYSTEM IDs

CONFIGURE REPORTS

SAMPLINK REPORT FLOWLINK REPORT

CUSTOM REPORT

ALL REPORTS

The Configure Reports option lets you specify which of the Sampling Reports will be included in any output request. Each sampler is shipped with the option flowlink report selected.

The Samplink Report and Flowlink Report options allow you to tailor the output to the Isco software used to collect the reports. The Samplink Report option provides the Sampling Reports, but disables the output of the detailed partition data.

Flowlink Report provides the Sampling Reports and the detailed partition data. Selecting the Flowlink Report option enables the output of the detailed partition data so Flowlink can add the data to the site’s database file.

When you are familiar with the available Sampling Reports, you may want to specify an output containing only the specific data you require. The Custom Report option will allow selection of detailed data. Data collection time and storage space may be optimized using this option.

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4.15.4 Sampling Results Report

4.15.5 Combined Results Report

As the sampler runs a program, it records the program’s events. Program events include such items as sample events, program enables and disables, power losses, and so on. Table 4-3 lists each event with a short description. You can view the report by following the steps in Viewing the Data on page 4-18 or print the log as the Sampling Results report.

In the text file version of the report, sample-event entries include the time of the event as well as the sample and bottle numbers.

The sample column contains the sample number deposited into the bottle. This information reflects the distribution selected for the program.

The letters in the Source columns are codes for the cause of the event. The letters in the Error column are codes for the causes of missed samples. The source and error codes appear with explanations at the end of the report. A list of codes appears in Table 4-3.

The last column in the Sampling Results report records the pump counts for the sample event. Large variations in pump counts from event to event indicate fluctuating heads, a relocated suction line, or a temporarily clogged strainer.

At the time of each sample event, the sampler records the readings from each connected module, rain gauge, or SDI-12 sonde. The Combined Results Report presents the event time, sample and bottle number, and the respective readings from the device.

For flow modules, the readings are level and flow rate. For the pH module, the readings are temperature and pH. For the rain gauge and SDI-12 Sonde, the readings vary according to the selections enabled during the hardware setup in extended programming. When recording four or more sonde parameters, the Combined Results report will exceed the standard 40 character width. To read the additional columns, the data must be collected with Flowlink 4 for Windows software.

4.15.6 Summary Report This report summarizes the rain gauge or module data. The

types of readings are the same as those available to the Combined reports. The sampler compiles the data to present a daily total, the day’s average, maximum, and minimum reading, and a listing of hourly averages. The sampler then graphs the day’s readings.

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Table 4-3 Reports: Program Events, Source Codes, and Error Codes

* Indicates events and codes that occur in Standard Programming

Program Events (listed in the order that they most likely would occur)

*Program Run The sampler ran the sampling program.

*Program Started The sampler started the sampling program.

*Program Enabled (Disabled) The sampler was enabled or disabled according to program settings or an external

instrument.

‘A’/’B’ Enabled (Disabled) Program part ‘A’ or ‘B’ was enabled or disabled according to the program’s settings.

Sample A sample was taken as programmed. (See Source Codes and Error Codes in this

*Sample Switch Time A sample was taken at programmed switch time.

*Program Done The sampler finished the sampling program.

‘A’/’B’ Done The sampler finished program part ‘A’ or ‘B’.

*Manual Pause Stop was pressed during the program to enter the Manual Paused state.

*Program Stopped You selected Stop from the manual paused options, terminating the program.

*Grab Sample A grab sample was taken while in the Manual Paused state.

Pump Tube Replaced The pump tube alarm was reset while in the Manual Paused state.

Calibrate Volume The volume was calibrated.

Calibrate SDI Parameter An SDI-12 sonde or module parameter was calibrated.

*Adjusted Pacing The pacing interval was changed while in the Manual Paused state.

*Volume Changed Sample volume was changed while in the Manual Paused state.

Adjust Enable Sampler enable thresholds were changed while in the Manual Paused state.

Reset Rain History The rain history was reset.

Adjust Suction Head The suction head was changed while in the Manual Paused state.

*Manual Resume The resume program option was selected from the Manual Paused state.

Program Paused (Resumed) The program reached a programmed pause or resume time.

‘A’/’B’ Paused (Resumed) Program part ‘A’ or ’B’ reached a programmed pause or resume time.

*Power Failed The power source was disconnected.

table.)

*Power Restored The power source was reconnected.

Alarm Occurred An alarm occurred.

Alarm Acknowledged An alarm was acknowledged.

*Missed Password The password was missed.

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Table 4-3 Reports: Program Events, Source Codes, and Error Codes (Continued)

(The Source and Error Codes Listed below refer to why a sample was taken and what happened while it was being taken.)

Source Codes

*C Calibrate sample Sample volume delivered during calibration.

*D Disable Sample event at disable time.

*E Enable Sample event at enable time.

Ev Event Event-paced sample event.

*F Flow Flow-paced sample event.

*G Grab sample Sample volume delivered as a grab sample.

M Command driven sample A command driven sample.

PH Phone command Phone command sample.

R Resume Sample event at resume time.

*S Start Sample event at start time.

Sw Switch time Sample event at switch time.

TO Time Override Sample event at bottle-switch time.

*T time Time-paced sample event.

Error Codes

*DJ Distributor Jammed The distributor jammed.

*IP sample in progress Sample in progress when report was printing.

*L pump latch open Unable to take sample because the pump band was opened.

*ND no distributor arm There is no distributor arm or the stop is damaged.

*NL No Liquid Detected The sampler was unable to detect liquid.

LF Not enough flow Not enough flow for the minimum sample volume entered for samples with volumes

*NM No More Liquid After the sampler detected liquid and while the sample was being taken, the liquid

M Bottle Full The composite bottle is full.

*O Sampler Shut Off The sampler was turned off with the On-Off key during the sample event.

Ov Probable Overflow The sampler was directed to take a sample that would not fit into the bottle. Occurs

*P Power Failed The power supply failed during the sample event. Note: Power failures during five

*PJ Pump Jammed The pump jammed.

*Sk Sample Skipped Sample not taken.

*US User Stopped You pressed the Stop key during the sample event.

proportional to flow.

detector stopped detecting liquid.

for flow paced, time override programs only.

consecutive sample events results in a LOW BATTERY shut-down.

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SAMPLER ID# 3687447734 06:32 19-DEC-02

Hardware: A0 Software: 1.02

*********** PROGRAM SETTINGS ***********

----------

SITE DESCRIPTION: "FACTORY051"

--------- UNITS SELECTED: FLOW RATE: cfs FLOW VOLUME: Mgal

--------- BUBBLER MODULE: WEIR 90 V-NOTCH

--------- 24, 1000 ml BTLS

10 ft SUCTION LINE

--------- PACING: TIME, EVERY 0 HOURS, 15 MINUTES

--------- DISTRIBUTION: SEQUENTIAL

----------

200 ml SAMPLES

----------

5 MINUTE DELAY TO FIRST SAMPLE

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SAMPLER ID# 3687447734 06:32 19-DEC-02

Hardware: A0 Software: 1.02

*********** SAMPLING RESULTS ***********

SITE: FACTORY051 Program Started at 15:03 WE 18-DEC-02 Nominal Sample Volume = 200 ml

COUNT

TO SAMPLE BOTTLE TIME SOURCE ERROR LIQUID

------- ------ ---- -- -- ------

15:03 PGM ENABLED

1,1 1 15:03 S 250

1,1 2 15:18 T 247

1,1 3 15:33 T 247

1,1 4 15:48 T 249

1,1 5 16:03 T 247

1,1 6 16:18 T 247

1,1 7 16:33 T 247

1,1 8 16:48 T 248

1,1 9 17:03 T 237

1,1 10 17:18 T 236

1,1 11 17:33 T 237

1,1 12 17:48 T 241

1,1 13 18:03 T 238

1,1 14 18:18 T 236

1,1 15 18:33 T 237

1,1 16 18:48 T 236

1,1 17 19:03 T 242

1,1 18 19:18 T 237

1,1 19 19:33 T 235

1,1 20 19:48 T 238

1,1 21 20:03 T 237

1,1 22 20:18 T 237

1,1 23 20:33 T 236

1,1 24 20:48 T 230

20:48 PGM DONE 19-DEC

SOURCE S ==> START

SOURCE T ==> TIME

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Figure 4-6 Report: Sampling Results

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SAMPLER ID# 3687447734 06:32 19-DEC-02 Hardware: A0 Software: 1.02 BUBBLER MODULE: 2215419583 Hardware: A00000 Software: 1.07 *********** COMBINED RESULTS *********** SITE: FACTORY051 Program Started at 15:03 WE 18-DEC-02 Nominal Sample Volume = 200 ml

FLOW TOTAL LEVEL RATE FLOW SAMPLE BOTTLE TIME ft cfs Mgal

------- ------ ---- ----- ----- ------------ 1,1 1 15:03 0.009 2.495 000000.000 1,1 2 15:18 0.012 2.576 000000.017 1,1 3 15:33 0.012 2.666 000000.035 1,1 4 15:48 0.012 2.773 000000.053 1,1 5 16:03 0.012 2.773 000000.072 1,1 6 16:18 0.012 2.798 000000.091 1,1 7 16:33 0.012 2.798 000000.109 1,1 8 16:48 0.012 2.798 000000.128 1,1 9 17:03 0.012 2.751 000000.147 1,1 10 17:18 0.012 2.773 000000.166 1,1 11 17:33 0.009 2.798 000000.185 1,1 12 17:48 0.012 3.728 000000.207 1,1 13 18:03 0.012 3.728 000000.232 1,1 14 18:18 0.012 3.728 000000.257 1,1 15 18:33 0.009 3.728 000000.282 1,1 16 18:48 0.012 5.273 000000.317 1,1 17 19:03 0.012 5.239 000000.353 1,1 18 19:18 0.012 6.651 000000.397 1,1 19 19:33 0.009 6.651 000000.442 1,1 20 19:48 0.009 6.651 000000.486 1,1 21 20:03 0.012 6.651 000000.531 1,1 22 20:18 0.012 6.651 000000.576 1,1 23 20:33 0.009 3.404 000000.612 1,1 24 20:48 0.012 3.425 000000.634

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Figure 4-7 Report: Combined Results

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SAMPLER ID# 3687447734 06:32 19-DEC-02

Hardware: A0 Software: 1.02

*********** COMBINED RESULTS ***********

SITE: FACTORY051 Program Started at 15:03 WE 18-DEC-02 Nominal Sample Volume = 200 ml

FR-TEMP SAMPLE BOTTLE TIME C

------- ------ ---- ----

NO FR-TEMPERATURE

----------------------------------------

SAMPLER ID# 3687447734 06:32 19-DEC-02

Hardware: A0 Software: 0.01.0127 *********** COMBINED RESULTS ***********

SITE: FACTORY051 Program Started at 15:03 WE 18-DEC-02 Nominal Sample Volume = 200 ml SAMPLE BOTTLE TIME

------- ------ ----------- ------ ----

NO RAIN GAUGE

----------------------------------------

SAMPLER ID# 3687447734 06:32 19-DEC-02

Hardware: A0 Software: 0.01.0127 SDI-12 DATA *********** COMBINED RESULTS ***********

SITE: FACTORY051 Program Started at 15:03 WE 18-DEC-02 Nominal Sample Volume = 200 ml

NO SDI-12 SONDE

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Figure 4-8 Report: Combined Results (continued)

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SAMPLER ID# 3687447734 16:41 20-DEC-02

Hardware: A0 Software: 1.02 BUBBLER MODULE: 2215419583 Hardware: A00000 Software: 1.07 SITE: FACTORY051

Summary Report for 19-DEC-02 (TH) Day's Flow: 000000.054 Mgal Average Flow Rate: 0.4437 cfs 07:20 Minimum Flow Rate: 0.0237 cfs 13:25 Maximum Flow Rate: 7.0207 cfs Hourly Average Flow Rate: 00:00-01:00: NO DATA 01:00-02:00: NO DATA 02:00-03:00: NO DATA 03:00-04:00: NO DATA 04:00-05:00: NO DATA 05:00-06:00: NO DATA 06:00-07:00: NO DATA 07:00-08:00: NO DATA 08:00-09:00: 2.519 cfs 09:00-10:00: 2.747 cfs 10:00-11:00: 2.791 cfs 11:00-12:00: 3.456 cfs 12:00-13:00: 5.385 cfs 13:00-14:00: 6.651 cfs 14:00-15:00: 2.591 cfs 15:00-16:00: 1.593 cfs 16:00-17:00: NO DATA 17:00-18:00: NO DATA 18:00-19:00: NO DATA 19:00-20:00: NO DATA 20:00-21:00: NO DATA 21:00-22:00: NO DATA 22:00-23:00: NO DATA 23:00-24:00: NO DATA

*---+---+---+---+---+---+*

8.00 + + I I I I I # I I # I

6.00 + # + I # I I ## I I ## I I ## I

4.00 + ## + I ### I I ### I I ##### I I ####### I

2.00 + ####### + I ####### I I ######## I I ######## I I ######## I

0.00 + ######## + *---+---+---+---+---+---+* Hour Ending: 08: 16: 24: Units are 'cfs'

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4.16 System IDs

System IDs

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Select VIEW REPORT.

VIEW DATA

SYSTEM IDs

CONFIGURE REPORTS

• Select SYSTEM IDs.

SAMPLER

6712 ID __________

HARDWARE: __ SOFTWARE: __

• Displayed briefly

[MODULE TYPE]

[MODEL #] ID: __________

HARDWARE: __

SOFTWARE: __

In addition to viewing report data and configuring reports, the View Report option on the main menu lets you view system identification information.

The sampler reports the sampler model number, ID (identification number), and software version number as system identification notes. The sampler also reports the same information for an attached module.

The model and ID numbers remain unchanged through the life of the sampler. The ID numbers appear on the sampler’s reports and in files created by flowlink and samplink when they interrogate the sampler. The software packages use the ID number to make sure that data from different samplers is not combined in the same file.

The software version number changes when your sampler’s software is updated.

The system will also list any software options that you have activated on your unit. These software options are discussed in Section 5.

• Displayed briefly

SOFTWARE OPTIONS

[Options List]

• Press STOP to return to the main menu.

4.17 Programming for 700 Series Modules

The bay on the controller’s side accepts any of Teledyne Isco’s 700 Series Modules. These modules are optional accessories that are not required for operation of the 6712. However, the modules offer an economical way to combine flow-rate or parameter monitoring with sampling.

The programming of these modules is integrated with the programming of the sampler, so attachment of a module will cause different screens to be displayed, depending on the type of module and the selections you make while programming.

Two modules that are commonly used are the 730 Bubbler Module, which monitors a flow stream’s level and flow rate, and the 750 Area Velocity Module for monitoring a flow stream’s level, velocity, and flow rate. The following sets of screens give you an example of what screens you might see while programming the sampler and module. Refer to Table 4-1 (which does not have a module attached) at the beginning of this section to compare the sequence of screen displays.

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CAUTION

Most Isco accessories and interfacing equipment are not certified for us in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code. Check applicable guidelines, codes, and regulations of federal, state, city, and county agencies. Refer to Appendix C in the back of this manual for more safety information.

Table 4-4 Programming Example With 730 Module Installed

MODULE INSERTED---

DOWNLOAD DATA NOW

OR LOSE ALL DATA!

DONE

6712 SAMPLER

STANDARD PROGRAMMING

For HELP at any

screen press ? key.

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

SITE DESCRIPTION:

“FACTORY051“

CHANGE?

YES NO

SELECT UNITS FOR

FLOW RATE:

cfs gps gpm Mgd lps m3s m3h m3d

SELECT UNITS FOR

FLOW VOLUME:

cf gal Mgal

m3 lit

With the sampler off, insert the module in the bay on the controller. Turn the sampler on by pressing the

On/Off key. Press ↵.

Download stored data, if you want to keep it. Pressing DONE erases it and advances to the next screen.

This screen will now appear for 8 seconds.

The option PROGRAM will be blinking. Press ↵.

The option NO will be blinking. Press ↵. For the purposes of this example, it isn’t necessary to change the description.

Select the desired units for the flow rate. For this example, choose cfs. Press

↵.

Select the desired units for the flow volume. For this example, choose Mgal. Press

↵.

PROGRAM MODULE?

YES NO

MODE OF OPERATION:

FLOWMETER

LEVEL ONLY

WEIR FLUME DATA POINTS

EQUATION MANNING

FLOW-INSERT

Select YES to program the module.

If you choose Flowmeter, proceed to screen #9 below. If you choose LEVEL ONLY, proceed to screen #12.

When you select Flowmeter, you will have several options for performing the flow conversion.

For this example, choose Weir. Press

↵.

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Table 4-4 Programming Example With 730 Module Installed (Continued)

V-NOTCH

RECTANGULAR

CIPOLLETTI

For this example, choose V-Notch. Press ↵.

V-NOTCH WEIR ANGLE:

120 90 60

45 30 22.5

CURRENT LEVEL IS

__.__ ft

ADJUST LEVEL TO

__.__ ft

NUMBER OF BOTTLES:

12481224

BOTTLE VOLUME IS

1000 ml (300-30000)

SUCTION LINE LENGTH

IS 10 ft

(3-99)

TIME PACED

FLOW PACED

For this ex ample, choose a Weir angle of 90. Press ↵.

The current level will be displayed. Enter an adjustment if needed. If the adjustment is different by more than 0.50 ft, you will be prompted “

? YES NO” Choose NO to re-enter; select YES if correct. Press ↵.

SURE

ARE YOU

Select the number of bottles in your bottle kit by pressing either arrow key until the correct number blinks. Press

↵. For this example, select 24.

Type the volume for the bottles in your kit. For this example, 1000 is correct, so simply press

↵.

Type the length of the suction line, then press ↵.

If you change the length, the sampler will display a message, “PLEASE WAIT!. . . GENERATING PUMP TABLES.”

Select FLOW PACED. If the module is being used as a flowmeter, you will see screen #17a. If the module is being used for level only, you will see screen #17b.

FLOW BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

0.075 Mgal

(0.001 - 99999)

FLOW BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

2 PULSES (1-9999)

SEQUENTIAL

BOTTLES/SAMPLE

SAMPLES/BOTTLE

2 BOTTLES PER

SAMPLE EVENT (1-24)

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

YES NO

SAMPLE VOLUME:

250 ml (10-1000)

If the module is being used as a flowmeter, choose the amount of flow between sample events.

If the module is being used for level only, enter the number of pulses between sample events.

Select BOTTLES/SAMPLE.

Enter 2.

Select NO.

Enter 250.

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NO DELAY TO START

DELAYED START

CLOCK TIME

WAIT FOR PHONE CALL

Select CLOCK TIME.

START FLOW COUNT AT:

SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

PROGRAMMING COMPLETE

RUN THIS PROGRAM

06:00

SELECT DAYS:

DONE

NOW?

YES NO

Table 4-5 Programming Example With 750 Module Installed

MODULE INSERTED---

DOWNLOAD DATA NOW

OR LOSE ALL DATA!

DONE

6712 SAMPLER

STANDARD PROGRAMMING

For HELP at any

screen press ? key.

Enter 6, then enter 0.

This is the time at which the sampler will start the pacing countdown.

Select MO, WE, and FR. Use the arrow keys and are blinking, select DONE and press

↵ to select MO, WE, and FR. When the correct days

↵.

Select NO.

With the sampler off, insert the module in the bay on the controller. Turn the sampler on by pressing the

On/Off key. Press ↵. Download stored

data, if you want to keep it. Pressing DONE erases it and advances to the next screen.

This screen will now appear for 8 seconds.

RUN

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

SITE DESCRIPTION:

“FACTORY051“

CHANGE?

YES NO

SELECT UNITS FOR

FLOW RATE:

cfs gps gpm Mgd lps m3s m3h m3d

SELECT UNITS FOR

FLOW VOLUME:

cf gal Mgal

m3 lit

SELECT UNITS FOR

VELOCITY: fps mps

The option PROGRAM will be blinking. Press ↵.

The option NO will be blinking. Press ↵. For the purposes of this example, it isn’t necessary to change the description.

Select the desired units for the flow rate. For this example, choose cfs. Press

↵.

Select the desired units for the flow volume. For this example, choose Mgal. Press

↵.

Select the desired units for the flow velocity. For this example, choose fps. Press

↵.

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Table 4-5 Programming Example With 750 Module Installed (Continued)

PROGRAM MODULE?

YES NO

Select YES to program the module.

MODE OF OPERATION:

FLOWMETER

LEVEL AND VELOCITY

FLOW CALCULATION:

AREA * VELOCITY

LEVEL TO FLOW RATE

LEVEL TO AREA:

CHANNEL SHAPE

DATA POINTS

ROUND PIPE

U-CHANNEL

RECTANGULAR CHANNEL

TRAPEZOIDAL CHANNEL

ROUND PIPE

DIAMETER = 2.00 ft

CURRENT LEVEL IS

__.__ ft

ADJUST LEVEL TO

__.__ ft

ZERO LEVEL OFFSET:

_.___ ft

The 750 can have two different modes of operation: Flowmeter or Level and Velocity.

For this example, choose Flowmeter. Press

↵.

When you select Flowmeter, you will have two options for performing the flow conversion: Area * Velocity or Level to Flow Rate.

For this example, choose Area * Velocity. Press ↵.

For this example, choose Channel Shape. Press ↵.

For the channel shape, select Round Pipe. Press ↵.

Enter the diameter of the round pipe. Press ↵.

The current level will be displayed. Enter an adjustment if needed. If the adjustment is different by more than 0.50 ft, you will be prompted “

SURE

? YES NO” Choose NO to re-enter; select YES if correct. Press ↵.

ARE YOU

Enter the amount of zero level offset. Press ↵.

MAXIMUM DEPTH FOR

VELOCITY MEASUREMENT

2” 3” 4”

NUMBER OF BOTTLES:

12481224

4-32

(This screen is applicable for standard-sized probes only.)

Select the maximum depth for the velocity measurement. Press

↵.

Select the number of bottles in your bottle kit by pressing either arrow key until the correct number blinks. Press

↵.

From this point forward, the screens will be the same as in Table 4-2.

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All of the sampling features available with standard programming screens, discussed in Section 4, are available with extended programming screens. However, the extended screens provide several additional features and some screen display differences which are discussed in this section. The menu flowcharts for both sets of programming screens are in Appendix A, Menu Flowcharts.

Note

This section assumes that you have read, and are familiar with, the instructions in Section 4, Standard Programming!

5.1 Extended and Standard Mode

5.2 One-Part and Two-Part Programs

The sampler is shipped with factory default settings in standard programming mode when you first turn the sampler on. The start-up screen tells you which programming mode the sampler is currently using. You can switch between programming modes by entering a numerical command at the main menu:

At the main menu type 6712.2 to enter extended programming mode.

At the main menu type 6712.1 to enter standard programming mode.

RUN “EXTENDED 1”

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Main Menu for Extended Mode

Extended programming lets you set up a “one-part” program or a “two-part” program. One-part programs let you fill all bottles of the tub with one set of pacing, distribution, and enable settings. Two-part programs add an additional set of extended pacing, distribution, and enable screens to the sampling program. Each set of screens is called a program part. The program parts are simply called part ‘A’ and part ‘B’. Both parts share the program settings for suction-line length, suction head, and rinses and retries. They also share one start-time setting.

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Each part has its own group of bottles. Because settings for each part are independent of each other, the sampler, when running a two-part program, fills each bottle group as if they were being filled by two different programs. Two-part programs finish when both parts are done.

Two-part programming is ideal for sampling storm events. Many storm-water run-off monitoring permits require a first-flush grab sample within the first 30 minutes of the storm event and flow-paced samples during the remainder of the event. With a two-part program, you can set up part ‘A’ for the first-flush sample and part ‘B’ for the remainder. Table 5-2 shows a storm-water sampling program.

5.3 Storage for Extended Programs

5.3.1 Selecting a Stored Program

The sampler stores five sampling programs: one standard and four extended. Program storage eliminates the need to reprogram the sampler with frequently used settings. This feature is especially useful for complex extended programs such as two-part programs or programs with many nonuniform-time settings.

Teledyne Isco ships the sampler to you with factory programs that you can modify to suit your own needs. All four extended programs are identical to each other.

The stored programs will also save your 700 Series Module program settings and any sampler enable conditions using rain gauge data or SDI-12 sonde parameters. These program settings remain as long as you do not change the type of module, or change the rain gauge or SDI-12 Hardware Setup.

When the sampler is in extended programming mode, it always has one current and three noncurrent programs, each occupying a permanent location in memory. The first time you access the extended mode, the current program is “EXTENDED 1,” one of the factory extended programs. The name of the current extended program appears in quotations on the first line of the main menu.

The factory programs are named “EXTENDED 1,” “EXTENDED 2,” “EXTENDED 3,” and “EXTENDED 4." You can rename them with more descriptive names, making them easier to identify. The program name is one of the extended program’s settings.

After selecting a stored program, review the settings with the quick view screens. Each sampling program stores all the settings required by the sampler to run a program. These settings include the bottle-kit information (number of bottles and the bottle volume), the suction-line length, the site description, start times, and so on.

If you use the same program at two sites — each requiring different bottle configurations, suction line lengths, or other details — always check these settings before running a program. You may need to make minor changes to the program to make sure the settings match your equipment.

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The current program is the program you see when you select PROGRAM from the main menu and page through the programming screens. It is the program the sampler uses when you select RUN from the main menu.

You cannot delete programs, but you can modify them as often as necessary. To run a program with different settings without losing the settings in your current program, select a stored program and modify its settings.

For example, assume you have been running the current program, named “EXTENDED 1,” at site A for several weeks. This program contains all the settings you need for site A, and you don’t want to lose those settings.

Nevertheless, you need another program because you want to move the sampler to site B, so you select “EXTENDED 2” and modify it for site B. The settings in “EXTENDED 1” are preserved automatically. When you return the sampler to site A, you won’t need to reprogram the sampler. Merely select “EXTENDED 1” again, double-check the program settings, and run the program. To select an extended program, follow the steps in Table 5-1.

6712 SAMPLER,

EXTENDED PROGRAMMING

For HELP at any

screen, press ? key.

RUN “EXTENDED 1”

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM NAME:

"EXTENDED 1"

SITE DESCRIPTION:

"______"

SELECT NEW PROGRAM

CHANGE PROGRAM NAME

“EXTENDED 1”

“EXTENDED 2”

“EXTENDED 3” “EXTENDED 4”

PROGRAMMING COMPLETE

RUN THIS PROGRAM

NOW?

YES NO

Table 5-1 Selecting a Stored Extended Program

Press the On/Off key to turn the sampler on. Press ↵ to clear the start-up message.

If the words “STANDARD PROGRAMMING” appear on the second line of the start-up message, the sampler is using the standard programming screens. To see the extended screens, type in step 2.

Select PROGRAM from the main menu.

Select PROGRAM NAME: "EXTENDED 1" from the quick view menu.

Select SELECT NEW PROGRAM to change the program. You can go through QUICK VIEW screens quickly by pressing

screen. You can also change settings in quick view screens; see Changing Settings in a Quick View Screen on page 3-4.

Select the name of the extended program you want to use. Each program’s name appears on the same line. If you inadvertently give

two programs identical names, you can still identify them by their location on the screen.

To run the program immediately, select YES. To run the program later, select NO.

6712.2 at the main menu shown

↵ at each

RUN “EXTENDED 2”

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

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5.4 Programming for 700 Series Modules

5.5 Programming SDI-12 Sondes

The bay on the controller’s side accepts any of Teledyne Isco’s 700 Series Modules. These optional accessories are not required to operate the 6712FR. However, the modules offer an economical way to combine flow-rate or parameter monitoring with sampling.

Two modules that are commonly used are the 730 Bubbler Module, which monitors a flow stream’s level and flow rate, and the 750 Area Velocity Module for monitoring a flow stream’s level, velocity, and flow rate. Section 4 contains two examples of programming for modules. Module programming is the same in Extended as it was in Standard programming.

As an option, the 6712FR accepts up to 16 parameters from up to ten sensors with SDI-12 addresses from 0 - 9. The data parameters used by the sonde and sampler must match. Certain vendors’ sondes, such as Hydrolab and YSI, have enhanced commands that facilitate “plug and play” setup. These Isco Ready sondes can tell the 6712FR what values they have, their order, and units of measure. Other sondes can be used, but require manual setup to identify proper data types for each data value reported.

For more information about programming SDI-12 sondes, refer to Section 6.

5.6 Programming Examples

In addition to the features available with standard programming, and discussed in Section 4, extended programming offers:

• Nonuniform time pacing

• Random interval pacing

•Event pacing

• Multiple bottle compositing

• Time switched bottles or bottle sets

• Programmable sampler enable

• Pauses and resumes

• Two-part programming

• Automatic or user-defined suction head

• Suction line rinses

• Sampling retries

This manual provides several programming examples. Some, demonstrating simple tasks, appear in the margins. Others, demonstrating more complex tasks, appear as examples. Table 5-2 on the following pages steps you through a storm water runoff sampling using extended programming.

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5.6.1 Storm Water Runoff Sampling

Storm water runoff sampling is an ideal application for two-part programming. Typical monitoring permits require that a series of timed samples be taken during the initial portion of the storm event, followed by flow paced samples during the remainder of the event.

This example assumes that a Rain Gauge and a Bubbler Flow Module are connected to the sampler.

Note

To enable the Bubbler Module programming screens, insert the module before turning on the sampler

Using a 24-bottle kit, it divides the bottles into two groups, with six bottles assigned to part ‘A’ and 18 to part ‘B.’ The sampler will begin taking samples after being enabled according to programmable enable controls; that is, when the rain gauge detects 0.15 inches of rainfall in 30 minutes, and the module detects a flow stream level of more than 0.25 feet. Because both program parts use the same enable settings, the sampler will enable both parts at the same time. A list of settings for the program follow:

• Program type: Extended.

• Program name: STORM.

• Site description: SITE 54.

• Units: Length – Ft, Flow Rate – gpm, Flow Volume – gal

• Mode of Operation: Flowmeter, Flow-Insert, Round, 12"

• Bottle kit: 24, 1000-milliliter bottles.

• Suction-line length: 5 feet.

• Suction head: Auto suction head.

• Line rinses: None.

• Sampling retries: None.

• Part ‘A’ and ‘B’ bottle assignments: Bottles 1 - 6 to part ‘A’, bottles 7 - 24 to part ‘B’.

• Part ‘A’ pacing: Time pacing, sampling every 5 minutes.

• Part ‘A’ distribution: Sequential, 1 sample per bottle.

• Part ‘A’ sample volume: 800 milliliters.

• Part ‘A’ enable: At least 0.15 inches of rainfall in 30 minutes and a flow stream level of more than 0.25 feet; once enabled, stay enabled, sample taken when the sampler is enabled.

• Part ‘A’ pause and resumes: None.

• Part ‘B’ pacing: Flow pacing, sampling every 2,500 gallons.

• Part ‘B’ distribution: Sequential, 1 sample per bottle.

• Part ‘B’ sample volume: 500 milliliters.

• Part ‘B’ enable: At least 0.15 inches of rainfall in 30 minutes and a flow stream level of more than 0.25 feet;

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once enabled, stay enabled, no sample taken when the sampler is enabled; first sample taken 20 minutes after the sampler is enabled.

• Part ‘B’ pause and resumes: None.

• Start time: Delayed start of 1 minute.

• 730 Bubbler Module: Installed

6712 SAMPLER

EXTENDED PROGRAMMING

For HELP at any

screen press ? key.

RUN “EXTENDED 1”

PROGRAM

VIEW REPORT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM NAME:

“EXTENDED 1 “

CHANGE?

YES NO

SELECT NEW PROGRAM

CHANGE PROGRAM NAME

NAME: “STORM ”

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ-& 0123456789

BACK-UP DONE

SITE: DESCRIPTION

“FACTORY051“

CHANGE?

YES NO

SITE: “SITE 54 ”

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ-& 0123456789

BACK-UP DONE

This screen will appear briefly.

Select PROGRAM. Note: If the start-up screen displayed “STANDARD PROGRAMMING”, type

6712.2 at this menu before selecting PROGRAM.

Select YES. Note: If the quick view screen shows up, press STOP then select OTHER

FUNCTIONS, SOFTWARE OPTIONS, QUICKVIEW/CHANGE, NORMAL. Then press STOP and go back to step 2.

Select CHANGE PROGRAM NAME.

Enter the word “STORM” for the program name.

Select YES.

Enter “SITE 54” for the site description.

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SELECT UNITS FOR

LENGTH: ft m

SELECT UNITS FOR

FLOW RATE

cfs gps gpm Mgd

lps m3s m3h m3d

SELECT UNITS FOR

FLOW VOLUME

cf gal Mgal

m3 lit

Select ft.

Select gpm.

Select gal.

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PROGRAM MODULE?

YES NO

MODE OF OPERATION

FLOWMETER

LEVEL ONLY

WEIR FLUME

DATA POINTS

EQUATION MANNING

FLOW-INSERT

WEIR/ORIFICE TYPE

V-NOTCH

ROUND

FLOW INSERT SIZE:

6" 8" 10" 12"

NEW MODULE SETUP--

DOWNLOAD DATA NOW

OR LOSE ALL DATA!

DONE

CURRENT LEVEL IS

___.___ ft.

ADJUST LEVEL TO

___.___ ft.

Select YES

Select FLOWMETER

Select FLOW-INSERT.

Select ROUND.

Select 12.

Select DONE. Note: Partition memory status message will be displayed briefly.

Press ENTER.

DATA STORAGE

INTERVAL IN MINUTES

1 2 5

10 15 30

NUMBER OF BOTTLES:

12481224

BOTTLE VOLUME IS

1000 ml (300-30000)

SUCTION LINE LENGTH

AUTO SUCTION HEAD

IS 5 ft (3-99)

ENTER HEAD

Select 5. (If the data storage interval is different from the current program, you will be informed that the storage interval has changed, and that the stored data will be lost. Download stored data (if desired) and select DONE.

Select 24.

Enter 1000.

Enter 5. The 6712FR calculates new pump tables.

Select AUTO SUCTION HEAD.

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0 RINSE CYCLES

(0-3)

RETRY UP TO 0 TIMES

WHEN SAMPLING

(0-3)

ONE-PART PROGRAM

TWO-PART PROGRAM

24 BOTTLES AVAILABLE

ASSIGN BOTTLES

1 THRU 6 TO

PART ‘A’ (1-23)

UNIFORM TIME PACED

FLOW PACED

EVENT PACED

NONUNIFORM TIME

TIME BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

0 HOURS, 5 MINUTES

1 BOTTLES PER

SAMPLE EVENT (1- 6)

Enter 0.

Select TWO-PART PROGRAM.

Enter 6.

Screen will say "Beginning Part A" before proceeding with screen 27.

Select UNIFORM TIME PACED.

Enter 0 for hours, 5 for minutes.

Enter 1.

SWITCH BOTTLES ON:

NUMBER OF SAMPLES

SWITCH BOTTLES EVERY

1 SAMPLES (1-50)

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

YES NO

DO YOU WANT

SAMPLE VOLUMES

DEPENDENT ON FLOW?

YES NO

SAMPLE VOLUME

200 ml (10-1000)

TIME

Select NUMBER OF SAMPLES.

Enter 1.

Select NO.

Enter 800.

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ENABLE:

RAIN LEVEL FLOW

NONE

ENABLE: RAIN

AND OR DONE

ENABLE: RAIN AND

LEVEL FLOW NONE

“RAIN” SET POINT:

0.15 INCHES PER

__HOURS, __MINUTES

ENABLED WHEN:

ABOVE SET POINT

BELOW SET POINT

RESET RAIN HISTORY?

YES NO

“LEVEL” CONDITION:

SET POINT

RANGE

RATE OF CHANGE

Select RAIN.

Note: All valid enable options will appear here, so your screen may differ.

Select AND.

Select LEVEL.

Enter 0.15 for inches, then enter 30 minutes.

Select ABOVE SET POINT.

Select YES.

Select SET POINT.

“LEVEL” SET POINT

(0.001-30.000)

ENABLED WHEN:

ABOVE SET POINT

BELOW SET POINT

ONCE ENABLED, STAY ENABLED?

YES NO

SAMPLE AT ENABLE?

YES NO

PAUSE RESUME

1. HH:MM DD HH:MM DD

2. HH:MM DD HH:MM DD

CLEAR DONE

UNIFORM TIME PACED

FLOW PACED

EVENT PACED

NONUNIFORM TIME

0.25 ft

Enter 0.25.

Select ABOVE SET POINT.

Select YES.

Select DONE.

Screen will say “End of Part A” then “Beginning Part B.”

Select FLOW PACED.

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PACED BY:

FLOW PULSES

FLOW MODULE VOLUME

FLOW BETWEEN

SAMPLE EVENTS:

2500 gal

(0.001-99999)

SAMPLE AT START?

YES NO

1 BOTTLES PER

SAMPLE EVENT (1- 18)

SWITCH BOTTLES ON:

NUMBER OF SAMPLES

SWITCH BOTTLES EVERY

1 SAMPLES (1- 50)

Select FLOW MODULE VOLUME.

Enter 2500.

Select YES. This will cause the first sample to be taken 20 minutes (the delay to start of sampling specified in Step 67) after the enable for Part B.

Enter 1.

Select NUMBER OF SAMPLES.

TIME

Enter 1.

RUN CONTINUOUSLY?

SAMPLE VOLUME:

200 ml (10-1000)

RAIN LEVEL FLOW

‘A’ DONE NONE

AND OR DONE

ENABLE: RAIN AND

LEVEL FLOW ‘A’ DONE

“RAIN” SET POINT:

0.15 INCHES PER

__HOURS, __MINUTES

ENABLED WHEN:

ABOVE SET POINT

BELOW SET POINT

YES NO

ENABLE:

ENABLE: RAIN

DONE

Select NO.

Enter 500.

Select RAIN.

Select AND.

Select LEVEL.

Enter 0.15 for inches, then enter 30 minutes.

Select ABOVE SET POINT.

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RESET RAIN HISTORY?

YES NO

“LEVEL” CONDITION:

SET POINT

RATE OF CHANGE

“LEVEL” SET POINT

(0.100-30.000)

ONCE ENABLED,

STAY ENABLED?

YES NO

SAMPLE AT ENABLE?

YES NO

START OF SAMPLING

AFTER A

15 MINUTE DELAY

PAUSE RESUME

1. HH:MM DD HH:MM DD

2. HH:MM DD HH:MM DD

CLEAR DONE

RANGE

0.25 ft

(1-999)

Select YES.

Select SET POINT.

Enter 0.25.

Select YES.

Select NO.

Enter 20.

Select DONE.

Screen will say “End of Part B.”

NO DELAY TO START

DELAYED START

CLOCK TIME

WAIT FOR PHONE CALL

START “STORM”

AFTER A 72 HOUR

“DRY” PERIOD?

YES NO

START “STORM”

AFTER A

1 MINUTE DELAY

(1-999)

PROGRAMMING COMPLETE

RUN THIS PROGRAM

NOW?

YES NO

Select DELAYED START.

Select NO. (Option for samplers using a 0.01 inch tip rain gauge. See Dry Period Option, described on page 5-26.)

Enter 1.

Select NO.

The above example presented several screens that are not available in standard programming. Descriptions of features available in extended programming follow.

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5.7 Suction Head

Extended Screen for

Suction Head Settings

AUTO SUCTION HEAD

ENTER HEAD

If you choose

HEAD, the head will be

determined for you. If you

ENTER HEAD, the screen

select below will be displayed so you can enter the suction head.

SUCTION HEAD OF

AUTO SUCTION

___ ft

(min - max)

5.8 Rinses and Retries

Screens for Line Rinses

and Sampling Retries

__RINSE CYCLES

(0-3)

RETRY UP TO __ TIMES

WHEN SAMPLING

(0-3)

Suction head is the vertical distance between the surface of the liquid source and the sampler’s pump. At each sample event, the sampler determines the suction head automatically.

In extended programming, you can manually enter the suction head if you want. Select ENTER HEAD only when the head remains stable and you can measure it accurately.

Rinses and retries are extended programming features. You can program the sampler to rinse the suction line automatically. During a line rinse cycle, the sampler draws liquid through the line to the liquid detector. As soon as it detects liquid, the sampler reverses the pump to purge the line.

The sampling retries feature lets you set the number of times, from 0 to 3, that the sampler tries to detect liquid in the line before skipping the sample.

5.9 Pacing

Sample pacing is the rate at which the sampler takes samples.

Extended Pacing Screen

UNIFORM TIME PACE

FLOW PACED

EVENT PACED

NONUNIFORM TIME

5.9.1 Event Pacing To program the sampler for event pacing, select event paced.

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Depending on the type of pacing you select, the rate is controlled by the sampler’s internal clock or by inputs received from connected instruments.

Standard programming provides time pacing and flow pacing, which are described in Section 4. Extended programming provides additional pacing types, so its pacing screen (see example in margin) has four items listed instead of two.

“Uniform time” pacing is identical to “time” pacing in standard programming. “Flow paced” is the same for both types of programming. Event paced and nonuniform time pacing are described below.

Refer to Table 5-3 for an example of event paced sampling that uses three event conditions.

Up to fourteen event conditions can be defined (for two-part programs, up to fourteen event conditions can be defined for each part). An event will occur when any of the programmed event

Teledyne 6712FR User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Foreword

Safety

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction

1.1 About This Manual This manual contains the information you will need to install,

1.2 About 700 Series Modules

1.3 SDI-12 Sondes As an option, the sampler accepts up to 16 parameters from up to

1.4 Memory to Store Monitoring Data

1.5 Pump Requirements The pump also requires a pump tube made specifically for the

Section 2 Installation/Preparation

2.1 Preparing the Sampler The 6712FR is shipped to you with the controller mounted on the

2.1.1 Installing the Distributor Shaft Extension

2.1.2 Mounting the Controller

2.1.3 Installing the Distributor Arm and Discharge Tube

2.2 Installing Bottle Kits Teledyne Isco ships the refrigerator from the factory with the

2.2.1 Installing Racks Install the bottle rack with bottles by sliding it into the cooling compartment until the rack drops over the two semicircular ramps which hold it in place (Figure 2-2).

2.3 Suction Line The suction line is the tubing from the sampling point to the

2.4 Strainers Teledyne Isco offers three styles of strainer that help prevent

2.5 How Does the Sampler Work?

2.5.1 Measuring Sample Volume

2.6 Installing the Sampler The following segment briefly describes initial sampler instal-

2.6.1 Tips for Routing Suction Line

2.6.2 Intake Placement For representative samples, place the intake in the main current

2.6.3 Positioning a Sampler Place the refrigerator on a relatively flat, horizontal surface.

2.7 Connecting External Instruments

2.7.1 Flow Meter To connect the sampler to an Isco open-channel flow meter, 4100

2.8 Locking the Sampler The refrigerator is equipped with a lockable latch for the top

2.9 Servicing the Sampler Servicing the sampler includes:

Section 3 Programming Introduction

3.1 Initial Operation

3.1.1 Selecting a Language You have the option of having screens display in English or another language. The default is English. At the main menu, type 6712.8:

3.2 Using Menus and Entering Numbers

3.2.1 Selecting Menu Options

3.2.2 Entering Numbers Number-entry screens prompt you to enter a value. An example

3.3 Quick View Screens Quick View screens are a special type of menu screen. They show

3.3.1 Paging Through Quick View Screens

3.3.2 Changing Settings in a Quick View Screen

3.4 Clock and Calendar You may have to set the internal clock or calendar. The samplers

3.4.1 Setting the Clock and Calendar

3.4.2 Menu Screens: Clock Start Times

3.5 Menu Screens: Site Descriptions and Program Names

3.6 Messages The sampler has four sets of messages that supplement the pro-

3.6.2 Help Notes To see a Help note:

3.6.3 Warning Messages Warning messages appear when the sampler determines some­thing is out of the ordinary. For example, the following warning appears when you type a number that is larger than the standard bottle volume:

3.6.4 Operation Messages An operation message reports the sampler’s status as it runs a program. An example is shown below.

3.7 Menu Trees Selecting a menu option will take you to a number-entry screen

Section 4 Standard Programming

4.1 Switching Between Standard and Extended Modes

4.2 Language Selection, Units of Length

4.3 Programming Examples

4.4 Pacing

4.5 Distribution Distribution describes how the sampler is to deposit samples. A

4.5.1 Sequential In sequential distribution, the sampler deposits one sample in each bottle. A sequential sample represents a “snapshot” of the flow stream at a point in time.

4.5.3 Samples Per Bottle In samples per bottle distribution, the sampler deposits samples from several sample events in a single bottle before moving to the next bottle. Use samples per bottle distribution to collect a series of small composite samples.

4.5.4 Composite For single bottle configurations, samples per bottle distribution is known as composite sampling. A composite sample represents an average of the flow stream’s characteristics during the sam­pling period.

4.6 Start Times It is important to understand the difference between the time at

4.6.1 How Do Start Times Wor k?

4.6.2 Sampler Enable/Disable

4.7 Running Programs To run a program, select RUN from the main menu. You may also

4.7.1 Run Time Screens While running a sampling program the sampler displays a

4.7.2 Module Readings Samplers with an attached module display the module’s

4.8 Interrupting a Running Program

4.8.1 Stop Program This option terminates the running program and records program stopped in the sample event log. The program cannot be resumed.

4.8.2 Resume Program Selecting this option will cause the sampler to exit the manual paused state and return to normal program operation. A manual resume event will be logged.

4.8.3 View Data This option allows you to view the data recorded by the sampler. See Reports on page 4-18 for more information.

4.8.6 Calibrate Volume When selected, you will be asked to enter the volume to be pumped. A sample will then be taken as if it is to be placed into a container outside the sampler base. Do this by removing the pump tubing from the bulkhead fitting.

4.8.8 Adjust Pacing This option is available when the running program is paced by Time, Flow Pulses or Flow Volume. If you select this option, you are asked to enter a new pacing interval. The sampler logs an interval changed event.

4.8.9 Adjust Volume Select this option to change the sample volume within the limits of the currently programmed sample distribution. If you change a sample volume, a volume changed event is logged.

4.9 Other Functions

4.10 Manual Functions The manual functions programming screens let you:

4.11 Grab Samples Grab samples let you take a single sample on demand, collecting

4.12 Calibrate Volume The sampler delivers accurate sample volumes without cali-

4.12.1 Calibration Tips • For the best results, calibrate the sampler after it’s installed on site.

4.13 Operating the Pump

4.14 Moving the Distributor Arm

4.15 Reports

3.6.3 Warning Messages Warning messages appear when the sampler determines something is out of the ordinary. For example, the following warning appears when you type a number that is larger than the standard bottle volume:

4.5.4 Composite For single bottle configurations, samples per bottle distribution is known as composite sampling. A composite sample represents an average of the flow stream’s characteristics during the sampling period.