Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com FL16 Flow Logger Covers USB (FL16U) and Serial (FL16S) Versions Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. 11390 Amalgam Way Gold River, CA 95670 T: 800-876-1172 Int’l: (916) 638-3429, F: (916) 638-3270 globalw@globalw.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Congratulations on your purchase of a Global FL16 Flow Logger. This instrument has been quality tested and approved for providing accurate and reliable measurements. We are confident that you will find the logger to be a valuable asset to your applications. Should you require assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help. Table of Contents I. Checklist ▫ ▫ II. Inspection ▫ III. Warranty ▫ ▫ IV. FL16 Specifications ▫ V. Introduction ▫ ▫ VI.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com I. Checklist: a. b. c. d. e. f. II. FL16S (Serial) or FL16U (USB) Data Logger FL16 Sewer Flow Level Sensor FL16 Flow Logger Manual FL16S comes with a RS-232 Serial Cable FL16U comes with a USB Cable, Type A to B Global Logger Interface Software on CDROM Inspection: a. Your Data Logger was carefully inspected and certified by our Quality Assurance Team before shipping. If any damage has occurred during shipping; please notify Global Water Instrumentation, Inc.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com IV. FL16 Specifications: Logger: Power Supply: Two 9VDC Lithium batteries standard 8 VDC Min. to 24.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Level Sensor: Sensor Element: Range: Linearity and Hysteresis: Accuracy: Overpressure: Burst Pressure: Resolution: Outputs: Supply Voltage: Current Draw: Warm Up Time: Operating Temperature: Compensated Range: Silicone Diaphragm, Wet/Wet Transducer Level: 0-3 feet Temperature: 32°-122°F (0°-50°C) ±0.1% FS Level: ±0.1% FS at constant temperature ±0.2% over 32° to 70°F range Temperature: Smaller of 0.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com V. Introduction The FL16 Flow Monitor uses Global Water’s standard WL6 Level Logger with a redesigned sensor housing and new software to provide a package capable of monitoring water flow in almost any situation including partially full pipes, open channel flumes or weirs, and even streams and rivers. The level transducer is designed to minimize the affects of water velocity, as well as reduce fowling.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com VI. Software Compatibility Global Water offers various software packages which are compatible with most of our family of data loggers, allowing them to be used in a variety of applications. The software provided with this data logger is titled “Global Flow Monitor”. Any of Global Water’s FL16 and WL16 Loggers are compatible with this software with one limitation.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com VIII. Software Installation: Global Logger Installation: This software is for use on Windows based desktop and laptop computers only. Insert the software installation CD and run the Setup program in the “Flow Monitor Software” folder. This will install the Global Flow Monitor application in the Program Files folder and automatically put the Global Flow Monitor icon on the desktop.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Click Next. 2) Do not let Windows automatically install the software. Click “Install from a specific location”. Click Next. 3) Specify the location of the driver. Make sure the Global Logger CDROM is in the CD drive and click “Search removable media” only. Click Next. FL16U Only 4) The Hardware Wizard searches for the driver. If Windows advises that the software is not certified, click: “Continue Anyway”.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com 6) Two drivers are sometimes required so the Hardware Wizard repeats the exact same process again. As before; a: do not let the Windows Update do a search, b: tell Windows to search from a specific location instead of automatically installing software, c: tell Windows to search from removable media (CDROM). 7) The installation is complete. Click Finish. 8) To confirm the installation, look in the Device Manager and find the USB Serial Port.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com IX. Direct Connection: Important: This data logger supports an Auto Baud Rate Mode which automatically detects the communication speed. However; this communication software also supports loggers which may be programmed in a Fixed Baud Rate Mode. This is useful in telemetry applications, particularly when using Global Water data loggers with our Global Access radio modem software. The upcoming discussion assumes that the logger is programmed in auto detect mode.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Serial connection (FL16S) is generally done using the serial cable provided with the logger through the 9-pin COM1 connector at the back of the computer although COM2 can also be used. Next, select the desired baud rate from the “Baud Rate” menu. Generally, the fastest rate of 115,200 is used although; long cables or other factors may require a slower setting. Click “Connect” to make the connection. If a connection is not made, an error message will appear.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Use initialization file Browse Select the modem’s COM port Sample initialization text file: This is for reference and applies to an external US Robotics modem only. ATM1 ; speaker off when connects AT&B1 ; fixed serial port rate AT&D2 ; normal DTR AT&H1&R2 ; h/w flow control AT&I0 ; disable s/w flow control AT&K0 ; disable compression AT&M4 ; normal error control Connect 19200 Select the COM port for your modem and the baud rate.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Once a connection is established, “Connect” will appear for a few seconds along with the baud rate of the connection. After connecting, the normal Global Logger screen will appear and operate exactly as if a direct connection was made. All options and features work the same but at a reduced communication speed. When connecting the FL16S Data Logger to an external modem, a special cable is required.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XI. Main Screen: The main screen is where the status and option menus are accessed. The FL16 data logger will continue to log at normal intervals while connected to the Global Logger software. While connected, the logger will draw an addition current from the power supply of 5-10mA so it is advised that, if you plan to not access the logger for extended periods of time, you disconnect to increase battery life. Interface cables may remain connected.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Tool Bar: The tool bar at the top of the screen has 3 options; File, Action and Help. In this screen, the File option is used to exit the program only. Action allows a menu driven interface to the various functions and displays the hot-keys, which can be used for fast access.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Records: This field indicates the number of data recordings in memory. Logging State: This shows whether the FL16 is currently logging or waiting to be started or stopped by the alarm timers. These features are described in detail later. Sample Continuously: Clicking this check box causes the Global Logger software to take and display a real-time reading once per second until stopped by clicking it again, as well as update the rest of the fields on the screen.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Bar Graphs: The bar graphs show a visual representation of the most recent data reading taken by using the Sample Continuously or Get Sample functions. The upper and lower limits of the display are defined by the user as discussed in detail later.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XII. On-Line Help Files: Clicking on Help displays the on-line help files which contain all of the information contained in this manual. There are 3 ways to access the information. The first tab is Contents which accesses the table of contents for the manual. Clicking on any of the topics opens up the body of text on that subject. Within each body of text is a discussion of that subject and links to related topics underlined in blue.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XIII. Get History: Clicking the Get History button begins the downloading of the historical data into an information screen. This screen allows the viewing of the recorded data and also provides a path to export the data to an Excel compatible file (.CSV file). Note that the logger continues to log as data is downloaded. Thus, more data points may be downloaded than originally indicated.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Save to File: Clicking this button allows the data to be exported to an Excel compatible .CSV file. Specify the path and the file name and click the Save button. All flow parameters are stored in the header of the .CSV file for easy reference. OK: Clicking the OK button returns you to the main screen. A Typical .CSV File XIV.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Action: The Action menu has two options, “Program Settings” and “Initialize to Default Values”. Program settings will reprogram the data logger with all the setup and calibration information and works the same as the Program Settings Button at the bottom of the screen. Initialize will restore all of the analog, digital and general setup information fields to default values.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Sensor Warm-up Time: To conserve battery life, the sensors do not normally have power applied to them. Before taking a reading, the logger powers up the sensors for the sensor warm-up time, and then removes power from them again. The allowable times are zero (50mS) to 15 seconds. Click on the field to enter or select the time in seconds from the pull-down menu. Baud Rate: Leave this set to Auto Baud Rate.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Log Upon Deviation: Clicking the “Log only if Channel 1 change exceeds +/-“ box causes the logger to record the current reading in memory only if it exceeds the previously reading by the preset amount entered in the numeric field. This logging exception applies to channel 1 only and the deviation is measured in Raw Data units where the approximate raw data range is from 0-65535, corresponding to 0-20mA.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XVI. Analog Setup: The Analog Setup screen sets the engineering units and calibration numbers for each of the analog channels, the endpoints of the bar graphs in the main screen and which of the analog channels are enabled. These channels are calibrated in the same way so a single channel will be discussed.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Enable: If the “Enable” box at the top of a column is checked, data for that channel will be shown in the historical record and be available for export to Excel. The data for all the analog channels is always being recorded whether the channel is enabled or not. Units: This field shows the units that will appear at the top of the data column for that channel in the historical record as well as the display of data in the main screen.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Decimal Places: From the pull-down menu, select the number of decimal places to the right of the decimal point that should appear in the historical data and in the numerical data field at the bottom of the bar graph. Calibrate: The “Calibrate” button provides a simple 4-step process for calibrating the FL16 Data Logger to a particular sensor. Click the Calibrate button and follow the menu instructions.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XVII. Flow Calculation Setup: The Flow Calculation menu is where the flow parameters are set. The five modes supported here are No Flow Calculation, Manning’s Equation, Flume, Weir and Table File. When a mode is selected by clicking the button associated with it, only those data fields required for that mode will be displayed, the others will be dimmed. No Flow Calculation: In this mode, no flow calculations are done.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com separate bar graphs and are both stored; along with the level, temperature and battery voltage data in the historical record. The information required for the Manning’s equation is: Pipe Diameter: The inside diameter of the pipe. The possible units of measurement are Feet, Inches, Meters or centimeters, which are selected from the pulldown menu to the right of the data field. Click on the field to enter the diameter.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Table File Mode: This powerful feature allows you to load a user defined tables for correlating level measurements to flow. The table file is a text file with each line containing a water level in feet, followed by the corresponding flow in cubic feet per second, separated by either spaces or commas. You can adjust the flow units in software but the units in this file must be Feet and CFS.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com Level Offset: This setting lets you add or subtract a specified amount to or from the measured water level to compensate for errors in installation and other factors that affect the accuracy of your flow measurements. A positive number is added to measured level and a negative number is subtracted from it. Note that this offset is used when making flow calculations only. It does not affect the water level data displayed or recorded by channel one of the data logger.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XVIII. Programming Program Settings: The Program Settings button at the bottom of the setup menus will cause all the setup and calibration information to be programmed into the data logger. A warning will appear requiring the use to confirm the action. Click Yes to program the logger and No to cancel the operation. Back to Main Window: The Back to Main Menu button exits back to the main screen. If no settings have changed, Exit will occur immediately.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XIX. Calculations: Manning’s equation: Velocity = (1.486 / n) * (WA / WP) ^ 0.6667 * (Slope) ^ 0.5 Flow = (1.486 / n) * (WA) * (WA / WP) ^ 0.6667 * (Slope) ^ 0.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XX. Modem Cable Diagram (FL16S Only): The following wiring diagram is used to make a cable to connect the FL16S Data Logger to an external modem. A pre-wired cable is available from Global Water.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XXI. Maintenance: a. Except for battery and desiccant, there are no user-serviceable parts inside the FL16 Data Logger. b. Global Water recommends checking the batteries every 6 months. c. Clean the sensor housing and screen using clean water and a small brush to remove any debris. To clean, remove the set screw holding the end on to the stainless steel housing. XXII. Troubleshooting: Issue: Logger is reading incorrectly. a.
Global Water 800-876-1172 • globalw.com XXIII. Customer Support: Call Global Water for tech support: 800-876-1172 or 916-638-3429 (many problems can be solved over the phone). Fax: 916-638-3270 or Email: globalw@globalw.com. When calling for tech support, have the following information ready: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Model #. Unit serial number. P.O.# the equipment was purchased on. Our sales number or the invoice number. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relating to the product.
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