ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide December 2016 QR 775033 A0 340 The Bridge Street, Suite 204 Huntsville, Alabama 35806 (256) 430-3366 www.adsenv.cm
2 ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide 2016 ADS LLC. All rights reserved. ADS, ADS Envirnmental Services, and FlwView are registered trademarks f ADS LLC. ECHO and Qstart are trademarks f ADS LLC. Micrsft and Windws are registered trademarks f Micrsft Crpratin. Telit is a registered trademark f Telit Cmmunicatins PLC. All ther brand and prduct names are trademarks r registered trademarks f their respective hlders. Ntice f Prprietary Infrmatin The infrmatin cntained herein represents the latest infrmatin available at the time f publicatin. ADS LLC reserves the right t make any changes r mdificatins t the cntent f this dcument, withut ntice, t reflect the latest changes t the equipment. N part f this dcument may be reprduced in any frm withut the written cnsent f ADS LLC. Supprt This Quick Reference Guide is intended t prvide instructins fr the cnfiguratin and activatin f the ADS ECHO level mnitr. Nte that all fields will nt be described in this dcument. Fr further infrmatin, please cnsult Qstart s nline help, the ADS ECHO Installatin, Operatin, and Maintenance Manual at http://www.adsenv.cm/manuals r cntact Custmer Supprt at: Email: adssupprtcenter@idexcrp.cm Telephne: 1-877-237-9585 (U.S. Custmers), 256-430-6234 (custmers utside the U.S.)
3 Cnfiguratin and Activatin This will cver all steps fr cnfiguratin and activatin f the mnitr: installing the Bluetth driver; creating and cnfiguring a mnitr lcatin; activating the mnitr; and verifying wireless cmmunicatin (as applicable). Installing the Bluetth Driver Bluetth activatin is the recmmended methd f establishing initial cmmunicatin with the mnitr. Bluetth requires near prximity (rughly 8 feet r 2.5 m) t the mnitr. 1. Dwnlad the CP210x_Windws_Drivers.zip zipped flder cntaining the Bluetth driver installer and files frm the ADS website (http://www.adsenv.cm/sftwaredwnlads) nt the cmputer which will be used fr the ECHO cmmunicatins. 2. Extract the files t a flder n the desktp. Run the CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe installer applicatin fr 64-bit systems, and the CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe fr 32-bit systems. 3. Insert the ADS-supplied Bluetth dngle (P/N ADS 9000-0061) int a USB prt. Activating the ADS SIM Card The ECHO mnitr includes a pre-installed AT&T static SIM card. The SIM card must be activated t allw fr wireless cmmunicatin. Request the activatin within 48 hurs f mnitr installatin and befre heading t the field t install the ECHO. 1. Request activatin f the SIM card by emailing ADSEODIP@idexcrp.cm. Include the serial number f the specific ECHO mnitr and the last fur digits f the ICCID number (the 20 digit number fund n the attached SIM punch-ut card) as well as the name f the municipality r cmpany requesting the activatin. ADS emplyees shuld als include the prject name and jb number as part f the request. SIM Punch-ut Card with Last 4 Digits f ICCID Shwn in Bx 2. Wait fr a return email frm ADS. The email will cntain the IP address f the SIM card and its assciated phne number. If text messaging cmmands capability is desired, be sure t nte the phne number assciated with the IP address. 3. Wait at least 15 minutes frm the receipt f email befre initializing mdem with the magnet. See Verifying Wireless Cmmunicatin fr details n initializing and verifying remte wireless cmmunicatins.
4 ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide Creating and Cnfiguring the Mnitr Lcatin This sectin includes instructins fr creating a mnitr lcatin in Qstart as well as selecting and editing devices. Nte: Initial activatin fr a new ECHO mnitr can ccur via Bluetth r a wireless cnnectin. ADS recmmends using the Bluetth cnnectin fr initial cnfiguratin and activatin f the mnitr. Launching the Qstart Sftware Befre traveling t the field fr mnitr installatin, cnfiguratin, and activatin activities, install the Qstart 1.6 (r higher) sftware n the field cmputer. Qstart sftware can be dwnladed frm the ADS website at http://www.adsenv.cm/sftwaredwnlads. Once installed, launch the Qstart sftware by selecting Start > All Prgrams > ADS LLC > Qstart > Qstart frm the Micrsft Windws start menu r duble-clicking n the Qstart icn n the Windws desktp. Qstart Icn n Desktp If Qstart settings have already been cnfigured, prceed t Creating a Mnitr Lcatin. Setting Up the Qstart Parameters Qstart stres and displays data, directs cnfiguratin, and perfrms cmmunicatin based n certain parameters designated thrugh the Qstart settings. This Settings dialg cntaining these parameters is available the first time yu run the Qstart sftware fllwing installatin and thrugh the main screen by clicking n the Settings buttn. Settings Dialg 1. Enter the path r brwse t the directry t which yu want t save the Lcatin Infrmatin Files (LIFs) and cllected flw data in the Data Path field. 2. The Bluetth Prt will autmatically update t the crrect prt designatin nce the Bluetth dngle has been inserted. N user entry is required. 3. Select the desired units f measurement (US r Metric) t be used thrughut Qstart t represent the data when entering values, saving data, and displaying data frm the Units drp-dwn list. The US units reprt depth in inches and temperature in Fahrenheit. The Metric units reprt depth in millimeters and temperature in Celsius.
5 4. Refer t Qstart s nline help fr further decriptins f the settings. 5. Click n the OK buttn t save the settings frm this dialg t the designated lcal directry r netwrk. Nte: Access the data path, CSV file cnfiguratin, and cmmunicatin settings at any time by clicking n the Settings buttn n the Qstart main screen. After the settings are cnfigured, the Qstart main screen will display n each subsequent pening f the sftware. Creating a Mnitr Lcatin 1. Select the New buttn at the bttm f the main Qstart screen. Qstart Main Screen Shwing the New Default Lcatin 2. Enter a name fr the new lcatin in the Lcatin Name field. This assciated drp-dwn list cntains all the lcatins available in the Data Path designated previusly n the Settings dialg. A lcatin name may be up t 19 characters in length. Hwever, d nt duplicate mre than the first 7 characters f anther lcatin s name, unless the 8 th r a later character is fllwed by an underscre (_) and a unique character(s). D nt put a space in the lcatin name. 3. Select ECHO frm the Series drp-dwn list. 4. Enter the serial number fr the specific mnitr in the Serial Number field. 5. Verify r select the desired interval at which the mnitr will recrd data frm the Sample Rate drp-dwn list. 6. Verify r select the desired interval at which the mnitr will recrd data during alarm cnditins frm the Fast Rate drp-dwn list. 7. Select Wireless frm the Cnnect drp-dwn list and enter the IP Address fr the wireless cnnectin. Nte: When entering an IP address, d nt include leading zeres in the address. Fr example, an IP address f 166.219.008.063 shuld be entered as 166.219.8.63. If leading zeres are included in the address, mnitr cmmunicatins will be unsuccessful. 8. Frm the Cnnect drp-dwn list, select Bluetth. 9. Under Mnitring Pint 1, select the type r shape f the pipe r channel that the ECHO will be mnitring. 10. Fr Height, enter the distance frm the bttm f the pipe t the crwn (tp r peak) f the pipe. Fr Width, enter the hrizntal distance acrss the widest prtin f the pipe (this is disabled fr circular installatins). Nte: The Height and Width can be apprximatins since the installatin f the ECHO requires n manhle descent.
6 ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide Selecting and Editing Devices Select and edit the devices crrespnding t the new mnitr lcatin t lg the desired data. The default devices fr the ECHO are Lng Range Depth, Time Zne, Advanced, Alarms, and Data Delivery. Editing the devices invlves setting specific parameters t ensure the mnitr and Qstart prperly btain and prcess the data. 1. In the Lcatin Name field, select the desired lcatin t assign and edit devices. The Devices dialg displays the devices selected by default (i.e. based n Qstart s r the user s designated default cnfiguratin) fr the ECHO mnitr series. Devices Sectin 2. T edit the parameters assciated with a device, select the desired device t view r mdify frm the Devices list and click the View buttn. The Lcatin Name and Device Name are displayed at the tp f the dialg. Edit r mdify the device parameters as necessary, and then click n the OK buttn when cmplete. Refer t the fllwing sectins fr details cncerning the parameters fr each specific device. 3. Repeat Step 2 fr each additinal device that requires mdificatin f the parameters, and then click the Save buttn t save the devices with any parameter mdificatins t the lcal directry r netwrk. Editing the Lng Range Depth Device Lng Range Depth Dialg Manhle Depth Enter the distance (in inches r millimeters) frm the manhle rim t the center f the invert. Physical Offset Enter the distance (in inches r millimeters) frm the manhle rim t the bttm f the parablic reflectr f the ECHO husing. Nte: The Manhle Depth and Physical Offset measurements will be taken upn installatin f the mnitr.
7 Editing the Time Zne Device Physical Offset and Manhle Depth Measurements Time Zne Device Dialg Time Zne Select the time zne in which the selected ECHO mnitr is lcated. Time Zne is a required device and must be cnfigured befre mnitr activatin. Daylight Saving Rule Deselect the Enable checkbx t disable the Daylight Saving Rule, if Daylight Saving is nt applicable t the regin where the ECHO will be installed. Nte that the cntent f the text bx is nt editable.
8 ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide Editing the Alarms Device The Alarms device allws the user t enable/disable alarms and define alarm threshlds. Alarms Device Dialg Unidepth Averaging Select the number f cnsecutive UNIDEPTH readings fr the mnitr t average t minimize the ptential fr false alarms due t errneus depth readings. ECHO alarms are generated frm UNIDEPTH rather than raw LRDEPTH readings. Lw Level Define the depth at which the mnitr will trigger a Lw Level alarm. This event indicates that the flw depth measured at a lcatin has fallen belw this threshld. This depth shuld be lwer than the lwest depth that typically ccurs at the lcatin. Full Pipe This mnitr event indicates that the flw depth in the manhle is greater than r equal t the pipe height as measured by the ECHO mnitr. High Level Define the depth at which the mnitr will trigger a High Level alarm. High High Define the depth at which the mnitr will trigger a High High alarm. This value must be zer when this feature is nt in use, r greater than the value entered fr the High Level alarm when it is in use. ADS recmmends setting this value at least 2 inches higher than the value designated fr High Level. Overflw This event indicates that the ECHO mnitr s internal pressure sensr has detected the site is experiencing verflw cnditins, where the flw is abve the manhle rim. Editing the Data Delivery Device By default the ECHO s mdem is in the Always Off mde t cnserve battery pwer. Therefre, cnfigure the Data Delivery device t uplad data stred in the mnitr memry t ADS FlwView and/r an FTP server at an interval designated by the user. T uplad data t FlwView and/r an FTP server, yu must knw the IP address r DNS f the server. FTP servers als require the username and passwrd the mnitr must use t access the server, and when applicable, the name f the flder n the server in which the mnitr is t place the data.
9 FlwView Data Delivery Device Dialg Server Cntact ADS Client Services fr the IP address fr FlwView where the mnitr will deliver data. Nrmal Select the interval at which the mnitr will deliver data under nrmal cnditins. Fast Select the increased interval at which the mnitr will deliver data under alarm cnditins. This feature can als be turned ff. FTP Setup 1 Mde Select the apprpriate prt assignment (Active r Passive) fr the FTP server. Passive is the recmmended Mde fr file transfers. Nrmal Select the interval at which the mnitr will deliver data under nrmal cnditins. Fast Select the increased interval at which the mnitr will deliver data t the FTP server under alarm cnditins. Server Enter the address fr the FTP server t which the mnitr will deliver data. Either the numeric IP address r the letter name (DNS) f the URL is acceptable fr ADS prvided AT&T SIM cards. Fr nn- ADS prvided SIM cards, cntact the prvider t determine which address frmat is needed. Flder (ptinal) Enter the name f the flder n the FTP site in which the mnitr will uplad the data. Nte: Qstart will nt create a flder n the FTP server autmatically. Therefre, if it is desired that the mnitr deliver data t a specific flder, create the flder thrugh the FTP server manually befre the mnitr begins uplading data t the server. If a specific flder is nt designated, the mnitr will uplad data t the FTP server s rt directry. Username Enter the username the mnitr must use t access the FTP server. Passwrd Enter the passwrd assciated with the username the mnitr must use t access the FTP server.
10 ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide CSV Frmat Select the ptin crrespnding t the type and frmat f the data the mnitr will uplad t the FTP server. ADS Chse this ptin t deliver all f the entity data frm the mnitr t the designated FTP server. GE Chse this ptin t deliver the data in GE CSV frmat, which will grup readings and their crrespnding quality values in rws rather than displaying all stred values in clumn frmat. FTP Setup 2 Refer t the instructins fr the FTP Setup 1 parameters t set up an additinal FTP server t which the mnitr can deliver data. Editing the Advanced Device The Advanced device includes three tabs representing parameters related t diagnstic infrmatin, mdem setup, and alarm ntificatin. Nte: N changes are necessary t the Advanced device unless using a nn-ads supplied AT&T public, static SIM card r the ECHO needs t be cnfigured t deliver ntificatins directly frm the mniter, rather than t FlwView. Activating the Mnitr Cnfiguratin f the mnitr is nw cmplete, and the ECHO is ready fr activatin. thrugh the Diagnstics tl in Qstart using a Bluetth cnnectin. 1. Ensure the Bluetth dngle is inserted. Mnitr activatin ccurs 2. In Qstart, select the desired Lcatin, verify the cnfiguratin parameters are crrect, and select Bluetth fr the Cnnect type. 3. Hld the blue ADS Magnet (P/N 8000-0460) n the Wake activatin pint n the ECHO mnitr. Hld it until until the COMMS LED (clsest t the T-handle) starts flashing a deep blue. This shuld take apprximately 5-10 secnds. Remve the magnet after the COMMS LED is flashing deep blue. Wake Activatin Pint 4. Click n the Activate buttn in the Functins sectin. Qstart initiates and establishes cmmunicatin with the mnitr and then dwnlads the apprpriate infrmatin and files. Once the activatin is cmplete, the status bar displays an Activate Successful message. Qstart generates an activatin lg that is available fr viewing thrugh the lg viewer within Qstart. 5. Stay nline with the ECHO; d nt hang up.
11 Final Cnfiguratin This sectin includes the prcedures fr final cnfiguratin, as well as verificatin f the mnitr readings. Als included are instructins n hw t change the mnitr s mdem pwer savings settings. By default the mdem is cnfigured in the Always Off mde, turning n each day between 11AM and 12PM mnitr time, allwing fr remte, wireless cmmunicatin during this hur if the ECHO has a static IP SIM. 1. While still nline with the ECHO (if nt nline, reinitialize Bluetth cmmunicatin and cnnect again), select the Advanced device. Under the Diagnstics tab, the Accelermeter must be set t establish a baseline against which it will cmpare later readings t check fr a Tilt alarm. Click the Set buttn t set the initial values. This will display reference values fr the X, Y, and Z. Setting the Accelermeter 2. T ensure all settings have been cnfigured prperly, perfrm a test fire f the Lng Range Depth sensr. If still nline with the ECHO, pen the Lng Range Depth device dialg. Otherwise, recnnect with the ECHO by selecting Cnnect, then pen the Lng Range Depth device dialg. Click n the Read buttn t initiate the test. Observe the results t cnfirm prper sensr perfrmance. Lng Range Depth Dialg Test
12 ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide Cnfiguring the Pwer Saving Parameters Qstart enables the user t cnfigure the mnitr fr uninterrupted mdem cmmunicatins r fr mdem dwntime during specific perids thrughut each day f the week. Pwering dwn the wireless mdem during specific hurs f the day cnserves battery pwer. Use the Pwer Saving ptin in Qstart t cnfigure the mnitr t cnserve battery pwer. The mnitr autmatically pwers up the wireless mdem each day between 11AM and 12PM t receive incming calls. Nte: In rder t maximize battery life, Pwer Saving default is set t Always Off and the ECHO shuld be cnfigured t deliver data t FlwView r an FTP at the desired interval. Data delivery files and alarm ntificatins will still be delivered t FlwView and/r an FTP server when the mdem is in the Always Off cnfiguratin. Setting up the pwer savings ptin ccurs thrugh the Advanced functin while cmmunicating with the mnitr. 1. While still nline with the ECHO (if nt nline, reinitialize Bluetth cmmunicatin and cnnect again), click n the Advanced buttn in the Functins sectin. This will display the Advanced Functins dialg. Advanced Functins Dialg 2. Click n the Update buttn. The Pwer Saving Cnfiguratin dialg displays the current pwer savings parameters in the mnitr cnfiguratin. Pwer Saving Cnfiguratin Dialg 3. Click n ne f the fllwing buttns in rder t apply pwer savings settings fr all seven days f the week:
13 Set All On Chse this buttn t cnfigure the mnitr t prvide uninterrupted pwer t the mdem 24 hurs a day, 7 days a week. Chsing this setting will cause the Always On ptin t display fr the Mde n all 7 days, resulting in n pwer savings t the mnitr. Set All Off Chse this buttn t cnfigure the mnitr t prvide pwer t the mdem nly frm 11AM t 12PM each day f the week. The mnitr will withhld pwer frm the mdem at all ther times. This ptin ffers the greatest pwer savings t the mnitr. Chsing this setting will cause the Always Off ptin t display fr the Mde n all 7 days. 4. Select ne f the fllwing methds t apply pwer savings settings fr each individual day f the week frm the Mde drp-dwn list. This step must be cmpleted fr each day f the week. Sme mdes may require designating a crrespnding time range. Always On Chse this ptin t cnfigure the mnitr t prvide uninterrupted pwer t the mnitr fr the entire day, resulting in n designated pwer savings t the mnitr n that day. Always Off Chse this ptin t cnfigure the mnitr t prvide pwer t the mdem nly frm 11AM t 12PM n that day, ffering the mst significant pwer savings available within that day. Span On Chse this ptin t cnfigure the mnitr t prvide uninterrupted pwer t the mdem fr the time perid designated in the Start and End fields. Select the time at which the mnitr will begin pwering n the mdem n the crrespnding day frm the Start drp-dwn list. Then select the time at which the mnitr will discntinue pwering the mdem n that day frm the End drpdwn list. Span Off Chse this ptin t cnfigure the mnitr t withhld pwer frm the mdem fr the time perid designated in the assciated Start and End fields. Select the time at which the mnitr will discntinue pwering the mdem n the crrespnding day frm the Start drp-dwn list. Then select the time at which the mnitr will resume pwering the mdem n that day. 5. Click the OK buttn t save the pwer savings parameters t the mnitr. This will again cause the Advanced Functins dialg t display. 6. Click n the Clse buttn t exit the Advanced Functins dialg. 7. Click n the Hangup buttn in the Functins sectin n the Qstart main screen. Saving Final Cnfiguratin and Creating New Default Lcatin 1. Save the cnfiguratin by clicking the Save buttn at the bttm f the Qstart main screen. 2. Clicking n the Set As Default buttn will update the default new lcatin parameters t match hw the ECHO was just cnfigured. This will allw the user t create a cnfiguratin template fr all subsequent ECHO mnitr lcatins, and clicking New will then ppulate the cnfiguratin with the template parameters. Verifying Wireless Cmmunicatin It is recmmended that wireless cmmunicatin be verified upn installatin f the mnitr. 1. Ensure an antenna is attached t the ECHO. 2. Hld the magnet n the Wake activatin pint fr 25 t 30 secnds until the SENSE LED illumines magenta. Hld the magnet in place fr anther 1 t 2 secnds nce this light illumines, then quickly remve the magnet. The SENSE light will begin t rapidly flash a green light and the COMMS LED will be a slid green until cnnected t the netwrk. Once the green light is flashing, wireless cmmunicatins will be enabled. 3. Change the cnnectin type t Wireless, and verify the IP address is crrect. 4. Verify the COMMS LED is a slw flashing green light.
14 ADS ECHO Qstart Quick Reference Guide 5. Attempt cmmunicatin with the mnitr by clicking the Status buttn. 6. If the mnitr status infrmatin is displayed, wireless cmmunicatin has been verified. Mnitr Status 7. Clse the print preview f the status screen and click n the Hangup buttn in the Functins sectin n the Qstart main screen. The cnfiguratin and activatin f the ECHO is nw cmplete.