In-Situ TROLL 9500 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 4)

0095110 rev. 007 01/09 TROLL 9500 Operator’s Manual
CONTENTS
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Customizing the Profiler .................................................................... 34
Changing the Channels Displayed .................................. 34
Changing Measurement Units ........................................ 34
Changing the Sample Rate ............................................. 34
Starting in Profiler Mode .................................................. 34
Logging Profiler Data ........................................................................ 34
To Stop Logging ...................................................................... 34
Retrieving Logged Profiler Data ............................................... 34
Exiting the Profiler ............................................................................. 34
6 LOGGING DATA .............................................. 35
Adding a Test to a Device: The Test Wizard ..................................... 35
Test Setup Parameters............................................................. 36
1. Test Name (Optional) .................................................. 36
2. Parameters to Include ................................................. 36
3. Measurement Schedule ............................................. 36
4. Measurement Interval ................................................. 37
5. Start Mode ................................................................... 37
Ending Setup ........................................................................... 37
More on Measurement Schedules .................................................... 37
Linear ...................................................................................... 37
Event ....................................................................................... 37
Linear Average ......................................................................... 38
Other Test Operations ....................................................................... 39
Starting a Manual Start Test ..................................................... 40
Stopping a Test ........................................................................ 40
Retrieving Logged Data ........................................................... 40
Deleting Tests ........................................................................... 41
Cloning a Test .......................................................................... 41
Transferring Files from a PDA to a Desktop PC ............................... 42
Viewing Logged Data ........................................................................ 43
Selecting Data in the Data Folder ............................................ 43
Graphing Data .................................................................................. 44
Changing the Data Display ............................................................... 45
Transferring Data to Excel from Win-Situ 4 ...................................... 45
Printing Data in Win-Situ 4 ................................................................ 45
Saving Text Files from Win-Situ 4 ..................................................... 45
7 MONITORING PRESSURE (WATER LEVEL) .......... 46
Why Monitor Pressure? .................................................................... 46
The Pressure Sensor ........................................................................ 46
Factory Calibration ................................................................... 46
Operating Principle .................................................................. 47
Non-Vented (Absolute) vs. Vented (Gauged) Sensors............. 47
Pressure vs. Depth vs. Level ................................................... 47
Zeroing the Pressure Sensor ............................................................ 47
Setting up Pressure Measurements: The Parameter Wizard ........... 48
Pressure Setup Choices .......................................................... 48
1. Name (Optional) ................................................................... 48
2. Display Mode ....................................................................... 48
3. Converting Pressure to Depth or Level ................................ 49
Conversion Using Specific Gravity .................................. 49
Conversion Using Density, Latitude, and Elevation ......... 49
4. Level Reference ................................................................... 49
Reference Time ............................................................... 49
Quick Summary of Pressure Setup .................................................. 50
Installation for Pressure/Level Measurement ................................... 51
Securing the Cable .................................................................. 51
Stabilization Time ..................................................................... 51
Twist-Lock Hanger Installations ............................................... 51
Installation Tips for Level/Depth/Pressure Monitoring ..... 51
Correcting Absolute Pressure Readings for Barometric Pressure .... 52
Manual Barometric Pressure Compensation ........................... 52
Using the MP TROLL’s Barometric Pressure Sensor ...... 52
Using a Second Unit and a Spreadsheet ........................ 52
Automatic Barometric Pressure Compensation ...................... 52
Collecting Barometric Pressure Data for Reference ....... 52
Collecting PSIA Data ....................................................... 52
Using the Baro Wizard .................................................... 52
Recalibration Recommendations ...................................................... 53
8 MONITORING TEMPERATURE ........................... 54
Why Monitor Temperature? ............................................................... 54
The Temperature Sensor .................................................................. 54
Role of the Sensor in Calibration ............................................ 55
Software Functions ........................................................................... 55
References ....................................................................................... 55
9 MONITORING BAROMETRIC PRESSURE ............. 56
What is Barometric Pressure? .......................................................... 56
Why Monitor Barometric Pressure? .................................................. 56
The Barometric Pressure Sensor ..................................................... 56
Collecting Accurate Measurements without Vented Cable ............... 56
Pressure vs. Elevation ............................................................. 57
10 MONITORING WATER QUALITY: OVERVIEW ..... 58
Why Monitor Water Quality? ............................................................. 58
The Sensors ..................................................................................... 58
Basic Sensor Set ..................................................................... 58
Installing Sensors ..................................................................... 59
Removing Sensors ................................................................... 60
Calibration Overview ......................................................................... 60
Traditional Calibration .............................................................. 60
Quick Calibration ...................................................................... 61
Out of the Box .......................................................................... 61
Default Coefficients .................................................................. 61
Preparing to Calibrate ....................................................................... 61
Calibration Kits ........................................................................ 61
The Calibration Cup ................................................................. 61
Effect of Temperature on Calibration ........................................ 62
Rinsing ..................................................................................... 62
Stirring ...................................................................................... 62
Calibration Procedures ..................................................................... 62
After Calibration ................................................................................ 62
Calibration History .................................................................... 63
How Often to Calibrate ............................................................ 64
How to Check if a Sensor is Still in Calibration ........................ 64
When to Replace a Sensor ...................................................... 65
References ....................................................................................... 65
11 PH ............................................................... 66
What Is pH? ..................................................................................... 66
Why Measure pH? .................................................................. 66
The pH Sensor ................................................................................. 66
Sensor Installation ............................................................................ 67