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Permalog Plus User Manual
HWM-Water Ltd
Ty Coch House
Llantarnam Park Way
Cwmbran
Permalog Plus User Manual
NP44 3AW
United Kingdom
MAN-031-0001
Issue C
Tel: +44 (0) 1633 489479
Date 14/03/13
Fax: +44 (0) 1633 877857
Email: sales@hwm-water.com
Updated by AC
Web: www.hwm-water.com
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Contents
Contents
Page 2
Introduction
Page 3
Benefits of Use
Page 4
Warnings
Page 5
Important Notes
Page 6
Permalog Plus Features
Page 7
Deployment
Page 8
Redeployment
Page 8
User Interface
Page 9
Technical Specification
Page 11
Contact
Page 12
Permalog® Plus — Local Thinking, Global Capabilities
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Introduction
Permalog® Plus is the very latest in a highly successful line of permanent and semipermanent leak noise loggers. This logger can be used as both a traditional leak noise
logger, and as a "drive by" logger.
Permalog® Plus leak noise loggers are deployed throughout the water distribution net-work
to provide continuous surveying of leakage. Each Permalog® Plus unit adapts itself
automatically to its environment. If no leak is present a signal is transmitted to indicate
normal background conditions, however, as soon as a possible leak is detected, the
Permalog® Plus unit enters an alarm state and transmits a signal to indicate a leak
condition. The logger also incorporates an LED to display the leak status visually.
Following a rise in unaccounted for water, or at standard intervals, a leakage patrol is
carried out in the area using the Permalog® Patroller module. Leak status information from
the loggers is displayed on the PDA screen of the Patroller module and stored in the
memory.
With no cables or hard installation, Permalog® Plus is simply fitted to a metal fixture within
the chamber (usually a hydrant or valve) and left alone. Logging times, Patrol times and
Transmission times are fully customisable ensuring the operator gets the most benefit from
the system and can configure it to their advantage. With integrated Bluetooth technology, the
Permalog® Plus logger offers easy management through the PDA and Patroller Interface
Unit. Permalog® Plus can be fully configured without having to be removed from the
chamber.
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Benefits of Use
Operational Benefits
•
100% of distribution system permanently monitored.
•
Finds more leaks more quickly than traditional methods.
•
Responds rapidly to new mains bursts, improving service to customers.
•
Automates and de-skills leak surveying, eliminating human error and finding leaks
that would otherwise be missed.
•
Eliminates "stop tap bashing" (surveying using listening sticks).
•
Operates independently of the size, structure or integrity of the area being monitored.
•
Completely non-invasive method with no detrimental effects on supply to customers
(preferred alternative to step testing).
•
Improves overall detection efficiency and motivation by enabling skilled staff to
concentrate on finding "known" leaks and avoid wasting time in no-leak areas.
•
Operates continuously for up to 5 years (dependant on configuration), enabling a low
leakage level to be maintained easily.
•
Bluetooth and RF technology allow wireless configuration on site.
•
Logging can be fully customised to fit customer’s requirements.
Economic Benefits
•
Survey costs cut by >90% with elimination of surveying using listening sticks
•
Dramatic productivity gain - one person can survey several DMA's (District Metered
Areas) per day.
•
Record low leakage levels attainable and easily maintained.
•
Low installation cost and no maintenance costs enable rapid payback, with increasing profits per year.
•
No night work required for leak surveying.
•
Negligible incremental cost of additional surveys.
•
Highly attractive return on capital employed.
•
Lower leakage level reduces cost of water into supply.
•
Demonstrates high technology benefits to regulator, customers, shareholders and
international clients.
With over 200,000 units deployed worldwide, it’s easy to see why the Permalog range is one
of the most highly respected Leak Noise Loggers in the industry. HWM-Water Ltd, your
gateway to the latest technology, solutions and services.
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Warnings
Canadian warning statement
"Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication."
"This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
"Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement
d'une communication satisfaisante."
"Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement."
FCC warning statement:
•
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
•
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
•
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
WARNING: - LITHIUM BATTERIES
If batteries are exposed - do not short circuit, recharge, puncture, incinerate, crush, immerse, force
discharge or expose to temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the
product. Risk of fire or explosion. These batteries are sealed units which are not hazardous
when used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
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Important Notes
Deployment of Permalog® Plus units should be carried out in accordance with local
regulations. 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 re-moving it
from, the fitting). Such damage is not covered by HWM’s warranty and customers are
warned that damage to the sensor in particular is unlikely to be economic to repair.
During handling and transportation of Permalog® Plus units from site to site, care must be
taken not to bring the communications window into the magnetic field of a medium or
strong strength magnet. Continuous exposure to a magnetic field can result in variation in
the logger’s internal clock, which will lead to an increased possibility of false alarms.
Particular care must be taken to avoid packing Permalog® Plus units head to tail. Remedial
work by HWM required to correct loggers that have been affected in this way is not covered
by warranty and will be charged.
Always grasp the main body of the logger or use the optional lifting hook when placing or
retrieving the logger from the pipe fitting. Do not pull the logger by it’s aerial as this can
cause damage. Permalog® Plus units have no user serviceable parts. The en-closure
protects the user from electrical shocks and other hazards. Servicing must be referred to
competent personnel. If any unit does not appear to function correctly then it must be
returned to HWM-Water Ltd or an authorised HWM representative.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
The Permalog® Plus logger uses a high strength magnet and should not be carried by
anyone with a heart pacemaker. This magnet can permanently corrupt magnetic storage
media such as floppy discs, hard discs and tapes etc… It can also damage TV and PC
monitor screens and some watches.
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Permalog® Plus Features
The Permalog® Plus logger is a fully sealed non-user serviceable unit. A hermetic seal
protects the internal battery, radio module and electronics from particle or fluid ingress and
is mechanically strong enough to withstand extreme environmental conditions such as
ground frost, flooding, heat and humidity.
The main features of the Permalog® Plus are listed below:-
1.
Antenna
2.
Leak Status LED
3.
Lifting Hook
4.
IP68 Rated Housing
5.
Stainless Steel Accelerometer
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Deployment
Ensure the screw thread for the antenna is clean, before hand-tightening the antenna to the
Permalog® Plus logger. If optional lifting hooks have been purchased, please ensure these
are fitted tightly.
Start/reset* the Permalog® Plus logger by passing a magnet close to and across the
communication LED. Successful start/reset operation is confirmed by observing the LED
flash in sequence (Red, Green) after swiping.
*This is the only way to reset the unit. Once reset, it will operate continuously for the life of
the batteries. It can only be switched off using the Patroller. The guaranteed battery life
depends on factory settings. Any medium strength magnet will reset the Permalog®; for
convenience, the magnet on another Permalog® may be used. Do not attempt to remove the
magnet from the bottom of any Permalog®.
Permalog® Plus loggers will retain the history even if reset.
*Please see the Patroller II User Manual for more information.
Attach the Permalog® Plus logger to a metal pipe fitting using the magnet on the base.
Always ensure the contact point is free from dirt so that the magnet makes a good contact.
We recommend the use of a wire brush to clean the pipe/valve/hydrant fitting prior to
attaching the logger.
For best performance, it is recommended that the Permalog® Plus logger is deployed in a
vertical/upright position as this gives the most effective radio range.
Redeployment Notes:
When removing from fitting, please grasp the main body of the logger or use the op-tional
lifting hooks. Removal of the logger by grasping the antenna can cause perma-nent damage
and is not covered by warranty.
It is recommended the data be read from the logger and stored on the Patroller prior to
resetting the logger for redeployment.
Store unused loggers in the original packaging. This ensures the loggers are kept apart
enough as to not continuously reset them causing internal clock errors.
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User Interface
Permalog® Plus loggers are designed with a battery life span of up to 5* years. To achieve
this the logger will spend most of its operating life in a sleep state. While in this state, all
components in the logger are switched off except for the transceiver mo-dem which is
polled periodically to check for a presence of a Patroller unit.
*Dependant on configuration
The logger is woken from sleep state either by a Patroller unit being detected in range or the
predetermined time to record a sample is reached (default is 2am). When a Pa-troller unit is
detected the unit wakes up and sends it serial number, level & spread, and leak status and
then responds to any commands sent by the Patroller. If the re-cording time is reached then
the logger wakes to record noise levels found on the wa-ter pipe it is magnetically coupled
to. Analyzing these noise levels will cause the logger to switch to one of 3 states:
No Leak Mode:
The logger is in this state when no leak has been detected. If the logger is in Warning mode
and there is a no leak result with the second recording, the logger will change to this mode.
This state is indicted by the LED flashing green and transmitting an “N” through the RF
communications to the Patroller unit to signify no leak.
Warning Mode:
If a leak is detected from the first recording then the logger will change to this mode. During
this mode the logger will perform a second recording an hour later to deter-mine whether to
change to leak or no leak mode.
Leak Mode:
If the logger is in Warning mode and a leak is detected with the second recording then the
logger will change to leak mode.
This state is indicated by the LED flashing Red and the logger transmitting an “L” through
the RF communications to the Patroller unit to signify a leak.
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User Interface (Continued)
The LED is primarily used to signify whether the logger is in leak or no leak mode. Other
features indicated by the LED are:
1s
Low Battery Warning:
Red LED flashes every second.
Logger Reset/Woken:
A short sequence of red and green flashes.
No Illumination:
Logger is asleep or battery failure.
Patroller Communication
Inside each logger is a transceiver module. In normal operation the logger will pole the
transceiver looking for a Patroller unit. When a unit is detected the logger will send its
unique ID (serial number), level & spread values and leak status to verify to the Patroller
that the logger is awake and ready to receive commands.
With the Patroller communicating with the individual logger, any historical data stored on
the logger can be downloaded for analysis and the logger configuration can be changed if
needed.
To save power, a patrol window can be configured in the logger. This means that the logger
will only look for a patroller in a certain time period (e.g. between 8am—8pm). If
communication is required outside this time period then a reset is required to wake the
logger.
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Technical Specification
Logger Dimensions:
Width: 50mm
Height: 122mm
Height (with EU antenna): 196mm
Height (with US antenna): 180mm
Weight:
Without Antenna: 610 g
With Antenna: 625 g
Antenna Connector:
Type: TNC
Impedance: 50Ohms
Environmental Protection:
IP68
Water Proof to 4m
Operating Temperature Range:
-30°C - +60°C
Construction Materials:
Main Housing: Polybutylene Terephthalate
Sensor Assembly: Stainless Steel
Battery Life:
Up to 5 years (dependant on configuration)
Approvals:
European: CE and R&TTE
USA: FCC
Canada: IC
WEEE and ROHS Compliant
Permalog® Plus — Local Thinking, Global Capabilities
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Contact
HWM-Water Ltd
Ty Coch House
Llantarnam Park Way
Cwmbran
Gwent
NP44 3AW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1633 489479
Fax: +44 (0) 1633 877857
General Enquires and Technical Support: sales@hwm-water.com
Technical support: support@palmer.co.uk
Web: http://www.hwm-water.com
Note
HWM-Water Ltd reserves the right to change products, services or specifications without
notice.
Permalog Plus User Manual
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Date 14/03/13

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