Permalog® Patroller User’s Guide Palmer Environmental Ty Coch House Llantarnam Park Way Cwmbran NP44 3AW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1633 489479 Fax: +44 (0) 1633 877857 Email: info@palmer.co.uk Web: www.palmer.co.
Contents Scope...............................................................................................................3 Introduction ......................................................................................................3 Safety warning .................................................................................................3 Battery installation............................................................................................5 Checking Battery voltage ..............
Permalog® Patroller User’s Guide Scope This manual covers the use of the Permalog® Patroller in conjunction with Permalog® 1 and Permalog® 2 leak noise loggers. Introduction Permalog® leak noise loggers are deployed throughout the water distribution system to provide continuous surveying of leakage. Each Permalog® unit adapts itself automatically to its environment. If no leak is present a signal is transmitted to indicate normal background conditions (NO LEAK).
Patroller equipment supplied The Patroller is supplied with cables and accessories required for normal operation. Patroller with magmount antenna with integral lead, carry strap and vehicle power supply/charge lead. Patroller, carry strap and short antenna (used for surveying on foot).
Battery installation The Patroller is powered by a rechargeable battery pack located in the back of the unit. To install the battery pack, use a screwdriver to undo the two panel screws a quarter turn. Remove the panel, insert the battery pack and clip the battery and Patroller connectors together. Ensure the leads do not become trapped when replacing the panel. Refit the panel and tighten the screws. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW ANY METAL OBJECT TO CONNECT THE TWO BATTERY TERMINALS ON THE CONNECTOR.
Connections and interfaces to the Patroller The various connections and interfaces of the Patroller unit are identified on the diagram below:- 9 Way connector for GPS communications Carry strap lug BNC connection to antenna On/Off button Carry strap lug LCD display Communications connector to PC or printer Power supply and charger connection Back lighting button for LCD display Patroller unit: connections and interfaces 6
Connections for in-vehicle use Place the mag-mount antenna on the roof of the vehicle and connect the antenna lead to the connector on top of the Patroller. Connect the external power lead to the Patroller and plug into the cigar lighter socket of the vehicle. Connections for hand-held use Connect the short antenna to the top of the Patroller. Clip on the carry strap. Connection to a Printer (optional) The Patroller uses plain text printing and requires a printer that will support this.
Operating the Patroller The Patroller uses on-screen menus for most of its operational functions. The key required for each function is highlighted on the display in inverse video. ESC can be used to exit a function and return to the menu above. Pressing ESC several times will always return you to the Main Menu. Press the on-off button to switch the Patroller on. The unit will display the Palmer logo and firmware version number for 5 seconds then switch automatically to Leak Patrol mode.
On-Screen Menus Main Menu Patroller Main Menu 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Leak Patrol Patrol Menu Deployment Communications Setup This allows access to each of the Patroller’s modes of operation. These are as follows:1. Leak Patrol This is the normal mode of operation in the field where data received from Permalog® loggers is displayed on the screen. The Patrol Menu is normally accessed directly from Leak Patrol and offers a range of special functions whilst a patrol is in progress. .
The display shows :• • • • • The serial number of loggers in leak mode The noise level in dB from the logger; Lv The noise spread in dB from the logger Sp The time or date the data was received from the logger. The time is shown for data received today. If the data was received on a previous day AND more than 12 hours ago, then the date is displayed. The characters on the right hand side of the display are L for leak and W for warning.
2. Patrol menu Patrol Menu 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. Max Range Mid Range Min Range Logger Details Closest Loggers Patrol Setup Clear Display Restore Display Print Results Reset Logger Entry Ent Esc Leak Patrol Main Menu 1. High/Max range Sets high sensitivity on the radio receiver to achieve maximum range, typically greater than 50 m. 2. Medium range Sets medium sensitivity on the radio receiver for a range of typically 15 m.
The screen then shows the grid reference of the selected logger by default. You may either use this grid reference or enter a different one. Press Ent to search for the closest loggers. The display then shows a list of loggers within 1000 m of this point. The list of loggers shows serial number, distance from the reference point (in metres), noise level and time/date last received. From this list of loggers, the up and down arrows can be used to move a highlight bar.
3. Deployment Deployment Serial 03997244 G.Ref SK 4321 6542 Area DMA 1625 Comment OUTSIDE 27 PARK AVE Ent Accept Esc Cancel This is used when deploying Permalog® loggers on the network. It allows the location details of each logger to be entered and stored in the internal database. It also allows logger details to be edited or deleted from the database. Enter the logger serial number. Press Ent. If the same serial number is re-entered, then a Deployment Error Screen is displayed.
4. Communications This menu enables the Patroller to download the logger database to a PC or to upload the database from a PC. The screen will show the number of packets of data transmitted and the number of retries attempted if data transmission was not completed. 5. Setup This configures the Patroller for the area of operation. Setup menu 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Set date & time LCD Contrast Power Saving Map Refs Language System Info Check database Delete database Esc Return 1.
6. System Info This gives battery status information, the firmware version, the number of loggers on the database and the archive status. If the screen displays a message saying “Archive out of date”, this means data has been received from loggers since the database was transmitted to a PC. In other words, changes have been made that have not been saved to a PC. 7. Check database This option checks the database is intact and will state if it has been corrupted or not. 8.
Specifications Permalog® leak noise logger specification Scope of supply Logger unit with integral sensor, magnet and aerial (minimum quantity 10 units) Dimensions Permalog 1 193mm x 60mm diameter (without antenna) Permalog 2 From bottom of magnet to top of logger 110mm From bottom of magnet to top of antenna 135mm Diameter 60mm Antenna length Permalog 1 70mm (standard) or 140mm (option for increased range) Permalog 2 55mm Weight (Permalog 1 and 2) 1kg Power source (Permalog 1 and 2) Internal battery - up t
Patroller Specification Scope of supply Patroller unit including 12V DC power cable with vehicle lighter socket connector, magnetic vehicle-mounted antenna and cable, short antenna, PC download cable and printer cable. Dimensions 290mm x 150mm x 82mm Weight 1.
Conditions of Use of Permalog® System 1. Deployment of Permalog® units should be carried out in accordance with Palmer Environmental document PDI(E) Issue 1. Mishandling the logger could result in damage to the antenna (if incorrectly used to lower or raise the logger) or the sensor (connecting the logger to, or removing it from, the fitting).
Permalog 1 Deployment Instructions 1. Ensure that both the screw thread on the aerial and the screw hole on top of the Permalog are clean. 2. Screw the aerial into the top of the Permalog firmly by hand. Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted to make a watertight seal (Fig 1). 3. Reset the Permalog by passing a magnet close to, and across, the communications window. (Fig 2). Look into the communications window to see a faint red LED flash every 5 seconds.
Permalog 2 Deployment Instructions 1. Ensure that both the screw thread on the aerial Aerial and the lower recessed screw hole in the Permalog are Fig 1 clean, then screw the aerial into the lower screw hole firmly by hand. Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted to make a watertight seal (Fig 1). Remove the magnet Rubber keeper and store for later use. washer 2. Start/Reset the Permalog by passing a magnet close to, and across, the communications window. (Fig 2).
Warranty Permalog® loggers are warrantied 3 years. Permalog® Patrollers are warrantied 1 year. All equipment is warranted by Palmer Environmental Ltd to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (unless otherwise stated) from the date of shipment to the original customer. This warranty is only valid if the equipment has been installed and used in the correct manner as described in this manual.
