Flo-Dar™ Sensor - Hachflow

Table of contentsSection 1 Specifications.................................................................................................................... 3Section 2 General information......................................................................................................... 52.1 Safety information........................................................................................................................ 52.1.1 Use of hazard information................................................................................................... 52.1.2 Precautionary labels ........................................................................................................... 52.1.3 Confined space precautions ............................................................................................... 62.1.4 FCC regulations .................................................................................................................. 72.2 Product overview ......................................................................................................................... 72.2.1 Theory of operation............................................................................................................. 8Section 3 Installation........................................................................................................................ 113.1 Unpack the instrument ............................................................................................................... 113.2 Mechanical installation............................................................................................................... 123.2.1 Site location guidelines ..................................................................................................... 123.2.2 Sensor installation............................................................................................................. 143.2.2.1 Assemble the clamps on the frame and wall bracket............................................... 173.2.2.2 Install the frame on the wall ..................................................................................... 193.2.2.3 Install the sensor on the frame................................................................................. 213.2.2.4 Align the sensor vertically—Flo-Dar without SVS .................................................... 213.2.2.5 Align the sensor vertically—Flo-Dar with SVS ......................................................... 223.2.2.6 Align the sensor horizontally .................................................................................... 233.2.2.7 Make a final alignment check................................................................................... 243.2.2.8 Optional extended depth sensor installation ............................................................ 243.2.3 Measure the sensor offset ................................................................................................ 263.2.4 Measure the pipe diameter ............................................................................................... 273.3 Electrical installation .................................................................................................................. 273.3.1 Wiring safety information ..................................................................................................273.3.1.1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) considerations ......................................................... 273.3.2 Connection to the logger or controller............................................................................... 28Section 4 Operation.......................................................................................................................... 294.1 Install the Flo-Ware software on the PC .................................................................................... 294.2 Set up the FL900 Series Logger, Flo-Logger or Flo-Station ...................................................... 29Section 5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 315.1 Preventative maintenance ......................................................................................................... 325.2 Cleaning the instrument............................................................................................................. 325.3 Cable replacement..................................................................................................................... 335.4 Changing the sensor dessicant.................................................................................................. 335.4.1 Desiccant replacement procedure .................................................................................... 335.5 Hydrophobic filter description..................................................................................................... 345.6 Hydrophobic filter replacement procedure ................................................................................. 35Section 6 Replacement Parts and Accessories......................................................................... 376.1 Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................... 376.2 Accessories................................................................................................................................ 37Section 7 Contact Information ....................................................................................................... 39Section 8 Limited warranty............................................................................................................. 411