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Data logger Dipper-PT / Dipper-PTEC

User manual
User manual Dipper-PT / Dipper-PTEC Content
Content
1 INTENDED USE ...................................................................................- 4 -
2 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT ................................................................- 6 -
3 SAFETY AND DANGER INSTRUCTIONS ................................................- 7 -
4 INSTALLATION OF Dipper-PT ..............................................................- 8 -
4.1 Preparation .......................................................................................................................... - 8 -
4.2 Determination of mounting height ...................................................................................... - 8 -
4.3 Mounting Dipper-PT ............................................................................................................ - 9 -
5 INSTALLATION OF Dipper-PTEC ........................................................ - 10 -

5.1 Connecting the battery compartment ............................................................................... - 10 -
5.2 Preparation ........................................................................................................................ - 11 -
5.3 Determination of mounting height .................................................................................... - 12 -
5.4 Mounting Dipper-PTEC ...................................................................................................... - 13 -
6 POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................ - 14 -

6.1 Dipper-PT ........................................................................................................................... - 14 -
6.2 Dipper-PTEC ....................................................................................................................... - 17 -
7 OPERATION...................................................................................... - 20 -
7.1 How to install SEBAConfig.................................................................................................. - 20 -
7.2 How to start SEBAConfig .................................................................................................... - 20 -
8 FIRST INSTALLATION ........................................................................ - 21 -

8.1 Switching to SEBAConfig Wizard ........................................................................................ - 21 -
8.2 Basic menu ......................................................................................................................... - 22 -
8.3 Choose a task ..................................................................................................................... - 22 -
8.4 Select a station entry ......................................................................................................... - 23 -
8.5 Enter a Station ID ............................................................................................................... - 39 -
8.6 Setting the system time ..................................................................................................... - 39 -
8.7 Configuration of data recording ........................................................................................ - 40 -
8.8 Basic settings...................................................................................................................... - 56 -
8.9 Set value ............................................................................................................................. - 64 -
8.10 Start recording ................................................................................................................... - 67 -
9 CONFIGURATION OF TELEMETRIC DATA TRANSMISSION ................. - 68 -

9.1 Configuration of data download via GSM or GPRS ............................................................ - 69 -
9.2 Data push with FTP or TCP ................................................................................................. - 73 -
9.3 SMS data transmission ....................................................................................................... - 87 -
10 VISIT MEASURING SITE .................................................................... - 95 -

10.1 Connecting to the device ................................................................................................... - 95 -
10.2 Show current values........................................................................................................... - 96 -
10.3 Enter reference value ........................................................................................................ - 96 -
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10.4 Download data ................................................................................................................... - 97 -

10.5 Save data on your PC ......................................................................................................... - 98 -
10.6 Set value ............................................................................................................................. - 98 -
10.7 Setting the system time ..................................................................................................... - 98 -
11 SEBAConfig CLASSIC VIEW ................................................................ - 99 -

11.1 Change from Wizard to classic view .................................................................................. - 99 -
11.2 Upload settings / Undo .................................................................................................... - 102 -
11.3 Show system information ................................................................................................ - 102 -
11.4 Import / export settings ................................................................................................... - 103 -
11.5 Start measurement .......................................................................................................... - 105 -
11.6 Stop measurement .......................................................................................................... - 105 -
11.7 Calibration of conductivity sensor ................................................................................... - 106 -
11.8 Calibration of total dissolved solids (TDS) ....................................................................... - 109 -
11.9 Manual data push ............................................................................................................ - 110 -
11.10 SMS alarm settings........................................................................................................... - 111 -
11.11 Modem timer settings ..................................................................................................... - 117 -
12 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. - 118 -

12.1 Pressure sensor ................................................................................................................ - 118 -
12.2 Temperature sensor......................................................................................................... - 118 -
12.3 Conductivity electrode ..................................................................................................... - 118 -
12.4 Drying cartridge ............................................................................................................... - 118 -
12.5 Changing the batteries of Dipper-PT ............................................................................... - 119 -
12.6 Changing the batteries of the external battery compartment ........................................ - 119 -
13 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................... - 120 -

13.1 Dipper-PT ......................................................................................................................... - 120 -
13.2 Dipper PTEC...................................................................................................................... - 121 -
14 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. - 122 -

14.1 Dipper-PT ......................................................................................................................... - 122 -
14.2 Dipper-PTEC ..................................................................................................................... - 122 -
15 DISPOSAL ....................................................................................... - 123 -
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User manual Dipper-PT / Dipper-PTEC Chapter 1
1 INTENDED USE
The SEBA Data Loggers type Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC are used for digital data recording of water level, water
temperature and conductivity in groundwater and surface water.
Additionally to conductivity, the parameters salinity, density and TDS can be calculated and stored with Dipper-
PTEC.
Depending on the model Dipper-PT/PTEC is either made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel 1.4404 or made
of highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel 1.4539 (resistant to saltwater). The 1.4404 stainless steel is not
suitable for permanent use in brackish water, sea water and other highly saline waters.
Consider the technical specifications in chapter 13 when using the device.

Solely the use in accordance with the instructions described in this user manual is an intended use.
Any other use is not an intended use of this device.
Example of use: Ground Water
end of pipe
measuring cable
max. water level
water surface
measuring range
pressure sensor:
e.g. 10m
7m
min. water level
Dipper-PT
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Example of use: Ground Water
end of pipe
measuring cable
max. waterlevel
water surface
effective max.
measuring
range 9,92m
measuring range
pressure sensor:
e.g. 10m 7m
min. water level
min. water
level
Dipper-PTEC
Example of use: surface water Pressure sensor measuring range e.g.

0..10m display: 7m
Measuring
range 10m
7m
pressure sensor
Please note that the pressure sensor measures the water column above the probe. In case you would like to
measure the distance between water surface and top of the monitoring well (Tapping) or the water level above
sea level, you have to configure the parameters in the data logger accordingly (see chapter 8.8.1).
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2 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT
This user manual gives information on the following types of the Dipper family:
Dipper-PT (water level and temperature measurement)

Dipper-PTEC (water level , temperature- and conductivity measurement)
The Dipper-PT/PTEC has a RS485 interface for configuring and calibrating the probe, retrieving measurement
values and reading data storage. All these functions can be executed with software SEBAConfig.
The RS485 interface can also be used to connect the remote data transmission system SlimCom 3G.
In combination with SlimCom3G, data and configurations can be transferred in various ways:
GSM or GPRS data retrieval (requires DEMASole and a retrieval modem)

GSM or GPRS configuration (requires SEBAConfig and a retrieval modem)
SMS data push (requires DEMASole and a retrieval modem)
FTP data push (requires an FTP server)
In addition, alarm SMS can be configured to send alarms to up to eight recipients when a certain parameter is
exceeded, such as insufficient battery voltage levels.
Temperature measurement (Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC):

The temperature measurement is conducted by a NTC30 sensor that is linearized via a polynomial for highest
accuracy.
Pressure measurement (Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC):

The robust ceramics pressure measuring cell makes it possible to measure the water level above the probe
(hydrostatic pressure). The combination of the referential pressure sensor and the special measuring cable
with integrated air pressure compensation capillary compensates air pressure fluctuations.
Conductivity measurement (only Dipper-PTEC):

The amplifier circuit works with a 4-electrode-measuring cell (2 current- and 2 voltage-electrodes). The
conductance of the measured liquid is determined by a current and voltage measurement. For determination
of the conductivity of natural waters the temperature coefficient is programmed according to European
standard (European Standard EN 27888:1994). The compensation can also be switched off or replaced by a
correction factor defined by the user. The nLF compensation for ground- and surface water as well as for
Copenhagen Water (sea water) works in the specified accuracy within a temperature range of 0C to 50C.
The reference temperature for the nLF and user-defined compensation is set to 25C by default. However it
can be modified by the user individually.
Salinity (only Dipper-PTEC):

The value of salinity is derived from the conductivity measurement. The conversion is based on the
conductivity, temperature compensated according to nLF seawater (Copenhagen Water) and converted
according to the IOT1971 (International Geographic Tables). This parameter is only available in combination
with the conductivity measurement.
TDS (only Dipper-PTEC):

The TDS value (Total Dissolved Solids) is derived from the conductivity measurement. With a free selectable
calibration factor the dissolved portion of solids, contributing to the conductivity, is calculated in ppm
respectively mg/l. The determination of TDS via conductivity is a high-speed process and an approach to the
standardized procedures for determination of exhaust steam sediments respectively dry filtrate sediments
(DIN 38409). This parameter is only available together with the conductivity measurement.
Density (only Dipper-PTEC):

Water density is calculated according to Fotonoff and Millard from the parameters salinity and temperature.
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3 SAFETY AND DANGER INSTRUCTIONS

General
Read the user manual carefully before starting with operation!
Only use the device as intended and described in this user manual!
Always keep the user manual available at site where the device is used!
Keep the user manual for future operation!
In case you sell the device or hand it to someone else, also hand over the user manual!
Please be informed that operation and connection faults are beyond our sphere of influence. So,
understandably, we cannot take over liability for resulting damages.
Marks
Pay attention to the different marks used in this user manual.
See hereafter the explanation of meanings of the used marks.
Warning: Situation that might result in injury or death.
Attention: Situation that might result in damage to the device.
Important notice: Important notice and additional information.
Working with electrical voltage

By handling devices, which are supplied by electrical voltage, the valid VDE-instructions, especially VDE 0100,
VDE 0550 und VDE 0700 have to be considered.
Before opening an instrument, pull off the mains plug (if existing) and make sure that the instrument is
without power supply.
Parts, construction groups or instruments must only be set into operation, in case they are built into a
housing and protected against touching. During installation they have to be without power.
It is only allowed to use tools at the instruments, parts or construction groups, in case it is secured that the
instruments are dropped out and the electric loads which are stored in the construction groups inside the
instrument, are unloaded.
Conducting cables or conductors, which are connected to the instrument, part or construction group, have to
be checked continuously to isolation faults or sites of fractures. By verification of a fault in the supply cable,
the instrument has to be switched-off immediately, until the defect cable has been exchanged.
Before setting into operation, generally check if the instrument or construction group is suitable for the field
of application. In case of doubts, unconditionally contact specialists, experts or the manufacturer of the used
construction group!
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4 INSTALLATION OF Dipper-PT
Attention
1. The bending radius of the cable must not be less than 40 mm! Do not fold the cable,
otherwise the integrated air pressure compensation capillary gets blocked and the
atmospheric pressure cannot be compensated anymore!
2. The drying cartridge has to be hung vertically downwards!
4.1 Preparation
Before the Dipper-PT can be adjusted optimally to the specific requirements of the measuring site, please ask
yourself the following questions:
a) What is the maximum expected water level at the measuring site (Minimum mounting height A min)?
b) What is the minimum expected water level at the measuring site (Maximum mounting height A max)?
The Dipper-PT should at least be placed 10 cm below the lowest anticipated water level.
4.2 Determination of mounting height

The distance from the top of the monitoring well
to the minimum water level plus 10 cm is the
maximum mounting height (A max).
The system length S in this example and often

in practice as well is equal to the hanging
depth.
If the position of the hanging point of the Dipper-
PT does not match the reference point, the
system length must be changed according to the
difference.
Attention
The mounting height A min must be
greater than A membrane (absolute
approx. 50 cm).
If the water level rises above the
membrane of the drying cartridge, water
pressure is no longer registered and water
can enter the membrane and damage the
Dipper-PT!
In order to record water level changes without

gaps the difference between the maximum
mounting height (A max) and the minimum
mounting height (A min) must be less or equal to
the measuring range of the pressure sensor. In
case of water levels exceeding the measuring
range of the pressure sensor, a constant water
level is indicated.
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4.3 Mounting Dipper-PT

Approach for monitoring wells 4
Remove the lid (1) of the top piece of monitoring well.
Put the fixing device (2) on the screw of the lid (3).
Put back the lid (1) and turn the screw (3) until the lid is fixed
but still open!
Make sure the fixing device is properly fixed.
Put the protection cap on the plug.
Remove transport securing cap (10)
Slowly lower the Dipper-PT (8) into the monitoring well.
Approach for monitoring wells 1, 2 and 3

Remove the transport securing cap (10).
Slowly lower the Dipper-PT (8) into the monitoring well and
make sure it is fixed properly.
Put the safety rope (5) around the top piece.
Put back the lid (1) and turn the screw (3) until the lid is fixed but still open!
Pull back the slotted safety rope (5) over the lid and put back the protection cap onto the plug.
Attention
The Dipper-PT has to be secured if:
it is lowered into the monitoring well with loose fixing device.
the lid of the top piece is removed with inserted Dipper-PT.
Securing the Dipper-PT can be performed with a safety rope.

Thread in the attached safety rope (5) through the boring (4) at the
fixing device and tie a loop into it.
Before removing the lid (1) respectively if the fixing device (2) is
loose, turn a loop of the safety rope around the top piece and hence
prevent the Dipper-PT from falling.
Check the safety rope (5) after each insertion and exchange it if it is
damaged.
After adjusting or data read-out of Dipper-PT, disconnect the
interface cable and put the safety cap back onto the plug. Make
sure that no moisture reaches the plug. Afterwards, close the top
piece.
Attention
For any following openings, do not open the top piece
completely since this might result in loosening the fixing device
of Dipper-PT and the device might fall into the monitoring well!
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5 INSTALLATION OF Dipper-PTEC
Attention
1. The bending radius of the cable must not be less than 40 mm! Do not fold the cable,
otherwise the integrated air pressure compensation capillary gets blocked and the
atmospheric pressure cannot be compensated anymore!
2. The drying cartridge has to be hung vertically downwards!

3.
5.1 Connecting the battery compartment

The following pictures show how to connect the battery compartment to Dipper-PTEC.
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1. Plug the Dipper-PTEC to the battery compartment and fasten the connecting nut.
2. Fit the metal bracket to the lower side of the Dipper-PTEC plug.
3. Fasten the metal bracket at the battery compartment with the nut.
4. Lock the open ending of the metal bracket with a cable tie.
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5.2 Preparation
Before the Dipper-PTEC can be adjusted optimally to the specific requirements of the measuring site, please
ask yourself the following questions:
a) What is the maximum expected water level at the measuring site (Minimum mounting height A min)?
b) What is the minimum expected water level at the measuring site (Maximum mounting height A max)?
c) At what depth the conductivity and temperature measurement shall be taken?
The Dipper-PTEC should at least be placed 17 cm below the lowest anticipated water level.
If the measuring range is unknown, select a sufficient measuring range for the pressure sensor.
Large variations in the conductivity values will be measured by adaptive measuring ranges (up to 4).
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5.3 Determination of mounting height

The distance from the top of the monitoring
well to the minimum water level plus 17 cm
is the maximum mounting height (A
Mounting height).
The system length S in this example and

often in practice as well is equal to the
hanging depth.
If the position of the hanging point of the
Dipper-PTEC does not match the reference
point, the system length must be changed
according to the difference.
Attention
The mounting height A min must be
greater than A membrane (absolute
approx. 80 cm).
If the water level rises above the
membrane of the drying cartridge, water
pressure is no longer registered and water
can enter the membrane and damage the
Dipper-PTEC!
In order to record water level changes

without gaps the difference between the
maximum mounting height (A max) and the
minimum mounting height (A min) must be
less or equal to the measuring range of the
pressure sensor. In case of water levels
exceeding the measuring range of the
pressure sensor, a constant water level is
indicated.
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5.4 Mounting Dipper-PTEC

Approach for monitoring wells 4
Put back the lid (1) and turn the screw (3) until the lid is fixed but still
open!
Put the protection cap on the plug.
Remove transport securing cap (10)
Slowly lower the Dipper-PTEC (8) into the monitoring well.
Approach for monitoring wells 1, 2 and 3

Remove the transport securing cap (10).
Slowly lower the Dipper-PTEC (8) into the monitoring well and make
sure it is fixed properly.
Put the safety rope (5) around the top piece.
Put back the lid (1) and turn the screw (3) until the lid is fixed but still open!
Pull back the slotted safety rope (5) over the lid and put back the protection
cap onto the plug.
Attention
The Dipper-PTEC has to be secured if:
it is lowered into the monitoring well with loose fixing device.
the lid of the top piece is removed with inserted Dipper-PTEC.
Securing the Dipper-PTEC can be performed with a safety rope.

Thread in the attached safety rope (5) through the boring (4) at the fixing device
and tie a loop into it.
Before removing the lid (1) respectively if the fixing device (2) is loose, turn a
loop of the safety rope around the top piece and hence prevent the Dipper-PTEC
from falling.
Check the safety rope (5) after each insertion and exchange it if it is damaged.
After adjusting or data read-out of Dipper-PTEC, disconnect the interface cable
and put the safety cap back onto the plug. Make sure that no moisture reaches
the plug. Afterwards, close the top piece.
Attention
For any following openings, do not open the top piece completely since
this might result in loosening the fixing device of Dipper-PTEC and the
device might fall into the monitoring well!
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6 POWER SUPPLY
6.1 Dipper-PT
Warning
Do not connect the device directly to 110 VAC or 230 VAC!
The Dipper-PT can be supplied by the following ways:
a) Two internal AA-Lithium batteries 3.6V, type SL-760, 2100 mAh (Standard)
b) external battery compartment (separately available and recommended with QuickLog mode (measuring
cycles < 30 seconds)) with:
4x 1.5V alkaline-manganese battery, MN1400, LR14, C-size
or 4x 3.6V Lithium battery, C-size
c) SlimCom 3G (separately available) with:

Depending on the measuring cycle, the recorded parameters and possible data transmission intervals, there
are different battery runtimes.
On the internal channel No. 31, the voltage of the internal Lithium batteries is monitored.
On channel No. 32, external voltage coming from connected devices is monitored. For example if Dipper-PT is
connected to a battery compartment or SlimCom 3G, the voltage that is coming from the external device is
displayed on that channel.
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6.1.1 Power Management Dipper-PT

In order to guarantee the maximum safety of the system, Dipper-PT uses its intelligent power management
with different monitoring thresholds and related actions.
The following monitoring thresholds and actions are used with Dipper-PTs power management:
Modem turnoff threshold: When falling below this threshold, the modem
of SlimCom3G will be turned off. All functions related to telemetric
data transmission are disabled!
Data logging turnoff threshold: When falling below this threshold, data logging of
all channels will be stopped!
Warning threshold: When exceeding this threshold, data logging will

be started again, in case it has been stopped by the
data logging turnoff threshold before.
Depending on the measuring cycle and the type of power supply, the limits for the different monitoring
thresholds are as follows:
Measuring cycle > 30 seconds (normal mode); Power supply by internal Lithium batteries or SlimCom3G
Modem turnoff threshold: 4.5V (measured from power supply of SlimCom 3G with alkaline-manganese
batteries)
6.0V (measured from power supply of SlimCom 3G with Lithium batteries)
Data logging turnoff threshold: 3.2V (measured from internal Lithium batteries)
Warning threshold: 3.4V (measured from internal Lithium batteries)
Measuring cycle < 30 seconds (QuickLog mode); Power supply by internal Lithium batteries:
Modem turnoff threshold: Not applicable since data transmission is not possible during QuickLog mode
Measuring cycle < 30 seconds (QuickLog mode); Power supply by external battery compartment or
SlimCom3G (modem deactivated):
Data logging turnoff threshold: 4.0V (measured from power supply of external battery compartment or
SlimCom 3G (modem deactivated))
Warning threshold: 5.0V (measured from power supply of external battery compartment or
Important notice
Depending on the application, batteries shall be changed in accordance with the above mentioned
monitoring thresholds in order to guarantee safe data recording and/or data transmission.
If batteries are running low, an exchange before the start of winter season is recommended.
Attention
Changing the internal Lithium batteries can only be done by SEBA!
The device has to be sent back to SEBA in that case!
We recommend to change the alkaline-manganese batteries of the external battery compartment or

SlimCom3G (both available separately) latest after 1.5 years in order to prevent damage caused by
potentially leaking batteries!
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6.1.2 Maximum battery runtime Dipper-PT

6.1.2.1 Dipper-PT in normal mode (measuring cycle > 30 seconds)
Depending on the measuring cycle and the recorded parameters, there is a different runtime of the internal
Lithium batteries (see diagram).
6.1.2.2 Dipper-PT in QuickLog mode (measuring cycle < 30 seconds)

Battery runtime Dipper-PT with measuring cycle 1 second
With internal Lithium batteries: maximum 7 days
With external battery compartment: approx.. 24 days
With SlimCom3G (modem deactivated): approx.. 24 days
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6.2 Dipper-PTEC
Warning
Do not connect the device directly to 110 VAC or 230 VAC!
The Dipper-PTEC can be supplied by the following ways:
a) external battery compartment with:

4x 1.5V alkaline-manganese battery, MN1400, LR14, C-size (Standard)
b) SlimCom 3G (separately available) with:

Depending on the measuring cycle, the recorded parameters and possible data transmission intervals, there
are different battery runtimes.
On the internal channel No. 32, the external voltage coming from connected devices is monitored. For
example if Dipper-PTEC is connected to a SlimCom 3G, the voltage that is coming from the SlimCom 3G is
displayed on that channel.
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6.2.1 Power Management Dipper-PTEC

In order to guarantee the maximum safety of the system, Dipper-PTEC uses its intelligent power management
with different monitoring thresholds and related actions.
The following monitoring thresholds and actions are used with Dipper-PTECs power management:
Modem turnoff threshold: When falling below this threshold, the modem
of SlimCom3G will be turned off. All functions related to telemetric
data transmission are disabled!
Data logging turnoff threshold: When falling below this threshold, data logging of
all channels will be stopped!
Warning threshold: When exceeding this threshold, data logging will

be started again, in case it has been stopped by the
data logging turnoff threshold before.
Depending on the measuring cycle and the type of power supply, the limits for the different monitoring
thresholds are as follows:
Measuring cycle > 30 seconds (normal mode); Power supply by external battery compartment or SlimCom3G
Modem turnoff threshold: 4.5V (measured from power supply of SlimCom 3G with alkaline-manganese
batteries)
6.0V (measured from power supply of SlimCom 3G with Lithium batteries)
Measuring cycle < 30 seconds (QuickLog mode); Power supply by external battery compartment or
SlimCom3G (modem deactivated):
Data logging turnoff threshold: 4.0V (measured from power supply of external battery compartment or
Warning threshold: 5.0V (measured from power supply of external battery compartment or
Important notice
Depending on the application, batteries shall be changed in accordance with the above
mentioned monitoring thresholds in order to guarantee safe data recording and/or data
transmission.
If batteries are running low, an exchange before the start of winter season is
recommended.
Attention
Changing the internal Lithium batteries can only be done by SEBA!
The device has to be sent back to SEBA in that case!
We recommend to change the alkaline-manganese batteries of the external battery

compartment or SlimCom 3G (separately available) latest after 1.5 years in order to
prevent damage caused by potentially leaking batteries!
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6.2.2 Maximum battery runtime Dipper-PTEC

6.2.2.1 Dipper-PTEC in normal mode (measuring cycle > 30 seconds)
Depending on the measuring cycle and the recorded parameters, there is a different runtime with the external
battery compartment (see diagram).
6.2.2.2 Dipper-PTEC in QuickLog mode (measuring cycle < 30 seconds)

Battery runtime Dipper-PTEC with measuring cycle 2 seconds
With external battery compartment: approx.. 10 days
With SlimCom 3G (modem deactivated): approx.. 10 days
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7 OPERATION
Software SEBAConfig is used for setup, maintenance and data read-out of SEBA data loggers and digital
sensors. Thanks to its user friendly interface, setting up your device has never been easier before.
Software SEBAConfig is used to:

Set date and time
Set channel commentaries
Set the measuring cycle
Adjust the measurement
Calibrate measuring parameters
Display current measuring data
Read-out recorded measuring data
Start and stop data recording
When using a GSM/GPRS modem, SEBAConfig is used additionally to:

Set alarm SMS
Set modem timer
Set data push
In case you are using a SEBA GSM/GPRS modem with your data logger, the configuration of the modem has
to be done separately with software SEBA Modem Configurator (see separate user manual). SEBA Modem
Configurator is used for the following settings:
Setup of communication mode

Setup of service provider data
Setup of GPRS retrieval
Setup of target for data push
Setup of alarm recipients and templates
7.1 How to install SEBAConfig

In order to install SEBAConfig on your PC, follow the below steps:
1. Put SEBAConfig CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive of your PC.

2. Run CDStart.exe.
3. Click on "Installation SEBAConfig".
4. The installation wizard guides you through the installation process. Follow the steps on your screen in
order to complete the installation of SEBAConfig.
In case you are using a GSM/GPRS data transmission with your data logger, then please install additionally
software SEBA Modem Configurator (see separate user manual) on your PC, before you continue with
configuration of your system.
7.2 How to start SEBAConfig

In order to start SEBAConfig in Windows, follow the below steps:
START All Programs SEBA Software SEBAConfig SEBA Wizard

SEBAConfig will now be started and you can continue with configuration of your system as described in the
following chapters.
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8 FIRST INSTALLATION
General notice for configuration of systems without telemetric data transmission:
This chapter shows the general configuration of data loggers.
The required software is SEBAConfig. Before you start with configuration, please install the software on you
PC and make sure that you are using the latest version of SEBAConfig.
The latest version can be downloaded by copying the following link into the address bar of your internet
browser:
http://download.seba-hydrometrie.eu/SEBASoftware/SEBAConfig/SEBAConfigSetup.exe
Follow the steps in this chapter in order to perform the configuration of your data logger.
General notice for configuration of systems with telemetric data transmission:

This chapter shows the general configuration of data loggers.
The subsequent chapter 9 additionally describes the configuration of telemetric data transmission.
The required software is SEBAConfig and SEBA Modem Configurator. Before you start with configuration,
please install the software on you PC and make sure that you are using the latest versions.
The latest versions of SEBAConfig and SEBA Modem Configurator can be downloaded by copying the
following links into the address bar of your internet browser:
SEBAConfig:
http://download.seba-hydrometrie.eu/SEBASoftware/SEBAConfig/SEBAConfigSetup.exe
SEBA Modem Configurator (for telemetric data transmission):

http://download.seba-hydrometrie.eu/SEBASoftware/SEBAModemConfig/SEBAModemConfigPC_DEU.exe
Follow the steps in this chapter in order to perform the configuration of your data logger and additionally
perform the steps in chapter 9, in order to configure your system for telemetric data transmission.
With GSM/GPRS data transmission, data can be transmitted by 3 different ways:

Data retrieval through GSM or GPRS
Data push via FTP or TCP
Data push via SMS
8.1 Switching to SEBAConfig Wizard

In case you started SEBAConfig in the classic view, please switch to SEBAConfig Wizard.
1. Switch from classic view to SEBAConfig Wizard.

SEBAConfig Wizard will guide you step by step through the configuration process.
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8.2 Basic menu

The following describes the basic menu of SEBAConfig Wizard in general.
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1. In this column you see the current section you are working at.
2. Change language here
3. Switch to classic view of SEBAConfig.
4. Forward or back in configuration process.
8.3 Choose a task
1. Either choose the task "Install measurement site" or

2. Choose the task "Install measurement site with online transmission".
3. Continue with next step.
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8.4 Select a station entry

8.4.1 New station entry
Choose this option if you:
have never connected to this type of instrument before.

want to create a different station entry for every measurement site.
1. Choose "New station entry".

1. Choose your device from the list.

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8.4.1.1 Select type of connection

For the first installation we recommend to connect either by interface cable or by SEBA BlueCon Bluetooth
adapter from the PC to your device.
For future adjustment (when device is already installed at site) you can also access remotely by GSM/GPRS or
line modem to your device, provided that your device is equipped with a respective data transmission unit.
The following sub-chapters describe the configuration of the different types of connections between your PC
and your device.
All types of connections that are configured according to the following steps, can be used again for similar
devices and connection types. For further information, please see chapter 8.4.2
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8.4.1.1.1 Connect via SEBA Dual Interface Converter (RS485 interface)
Connect the round plug of the SEBA Dual Interface Converter to the RS485 interface of the data logger. After
that, either connect the USB or the serial connector of SEBA Dual Interface Converter to your PC.
Important notice
When using the USB connector of SEBA Dual Interface Converter, please install the
required driver first.
Installation rights are absolutely mandatory in order to install the driver on your PC.
For further information on how to install the driver, see the separate user manual of
SEBA Dual Interface Converter!
1. Choose type of transmission "Interface Converter (RS485 Port)".
Important notice
This selection does not define remote data transmission!
It merely defines the type of connection for configuration of your data logger.
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1. Enter a name for your device.
2. Confirm with OK.
1. Choose type of transmission "RS485 Adapter => DATA".
2. Set the baudrate to 9600.
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1. Select the COM-port number of the port, where the SEBA Dual Interface Converter is connected to your
PC.
In case the COM-port number is not listed in the dropdown menu, close SEBAConfig and restart in order
to update the COM-port entries.
Important notice
The used COM-port number is shown in Windows device manager. You
can find Windows device manager in Windows under Start Control
panel Device manager. In the entry Ports (COM & LPT) you see the
used COM-port number for the connected device.
2. Start with configuration of your device. Continue in chapter 8.5
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8.4.1.1.2 Connect through SlimCom 3G via Interface cable (serial interface)
Connect your SlimCom 3G via interface cable (IFK7000101 or IFK7000133) to your PC.
When using the SEBA USB-RS232 cable (IFK7000133), please install the required driver first.
An internet connection and installation rights are absolutely mandatory in order to install the driver on your
PC.
Following procedure:
1. Connect your PC to the internet.
2. Plug the USB-RS232 cable to your PC.
3. Your PC automatically recognizes the SEBA USB-RS232 cable and
starts searching for drivers by Windows Update
4. When the installation is done, the used COM-port with its COM-
port number will be displayed and entered in Windows device
manager.
Important notice
In case the automatic driver installation via Windows Update does not work, install the
driver manually by running the *.exe-file on the driver CD-ROM included in delivery!
1. Choose type of transmission Interface Cable (Serial Port)".
Important notice
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2. Confirm with OK.
1. Select the COM-port number of the port, where the interface cable is connected to your PC.
Important notice
panel Device manager. In the entry Ports (COM & LPT) you see the
used COM-port number for the connected device.
3. Start with configuration of your device. Continue in chapter 8.5.
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8.4.1.1.3 Connect via SEBA BlueCon RS485
SEBA BlueCon RS485 module is used to establish wireless connections to SEBA data loggers with RS485
interface.
Connect the SEBA BlueCon module to the RS485 interface of your data logger and continue as described
below.
For further information on how to link SEBA BlueCon and your PC in Windows, please see the separate user
manual of SEBA BlueCon.
1. Choose type of transmission "Interface Converter (RS485 Port)".
Important notice
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2

2. Confirm with OK.
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1. Choose type of transmission "RS485 Adapter => DATA".
1. Select the COM-Port number of the outgoing Bluetooth port of your PC.
Important notice
The used COM-port number for outgoing Bluetooth connections of your
PC can be shown/configured in Windows Bluetooth settings. For further
information, please read the separate user manual of SEBA BlueCon.
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8.4.1.1.4 Connect through SlimCom 3G via SEBA BlueCon RS232
SEBA BlueCon RS232 module is used to establish wireless connections to SEBA data loggers with RS232
interface.
Connect the SEBA BlueCon module to the RS232 interface of SlimCom 3G and continue as described below.
For further information on how to link SEBA BlueCon and your PC in Windows, please see the separate user
manual of SEBA BlueCon.
1. Choose type of transmission "Interface Cable (Serial Port)".
Important notice
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2

2. Confirm with OK.
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1. Select the COM-Port number of the outgoing Bluetooth port of your PC.
Important notice
The used COM-port number for outgoing Bluetooth connections of your
PC can be shown/configured in Windows Bluetooth settings. For further
information, please read the separate user manual of SEBA BlueCon.
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8.4.1.1.5 Connect via modem (GSM- or analog)
In order to configure your data logger via GSM- or analog modem, connect your PC with a GSM- or analog
telephone modem.
1. Choose type of transmission "GSM or Line Modem".
Important notice
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2

2. Confirm with OK.
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1. Choose "Modem => LINE".

2. Enter the phone number of the station.
1. Select the COM-port number of the port, where the modem is connected to your PC.
Important notice
panel Device manager. In the entry Ports you see the used COM-
port number for the connected device.
2. Set the baudrate to 115200. In case this value is not listed in the dropdown menu, enter it manually with
your keyboard. This baudrate is valid for SEBA modems type GSM 742 modem (Item No. GSM 742) and
Desktop GSM/GPRS Modem (Item No. GSM 74101). In case you are using a different modem, enter the
appropriate baudrate for your modem.
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8.4.1.1.6 Connect via GPRS (Internet)
In order to configure your data logger via GPRS, connect your PC to the internet.
1. Choose type of transmission "Internet/GPRS Modem".
Important notice
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2. Confirm with OK.
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1. Choose "SEBA GPRS Gateway 07 ==> GPRS from the dropdown menu.
2. Enter the address (GPRS ID) of the station. The GPRS ID is the serial number of your data logger (e.g.
UCL10052). In case you are using an external modem (e.g. GSM 742) enter the serial number of the
modem.
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8.4.2 Select station entry

All connections that were set up according to the steps of chapter 8.4.1, can be used to connect to similar
devices with similar type of transmission.
Choose this option if you:
have already connected to this type of instrument.

want to use an existing station entry for a given measurement site.
1. Choose "Select station entry".

2. Select the device you would like to connect to.
3. Start with configuration of your device. Continue in chapter 8.5
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8.5 Enter a Station ID
1. Enter the name of your data logger.
Important notice
If your station does send data to SEBA Hydrocenter, do not change
the name of your data logger.
8.6 Setting the system time
1. Either set the time of your PC for your device or

2. define a new time and confirm with "Set".
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8.7 Configuration of data recording

You can choose the following measuring methods:
Normal measure
Averaging
Event control
Delta mode
QuickLog
Data recording can be activated or deactivated for each channel separately. The measuring method and the
recording cycle can also be defined individually for each channel (except with QuickLog).
Depending on the configuration and type of your data logger, the list of existing channels may vary. Thus it is
possible that the screenshots of this user manual differ from the illustration on your screen. However the
configuration of data recording, measuring method and recording cycle is identical in all cases, independent
from the type of channel/parameter (except with QuickLog).
The above mentioned measuring methods are described particularly in the following subchapters.
8.7.1 Measuring method Normal measure
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1. Section shows which channel you are editing currently.

2. Activate or deactivate recording of the channel.
3. Choose "normal measure" from the dropdown menu.
4. Define the recording cycle for this channel.
5. Continue with next channel.
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8.7.2 Measuring method Averaging
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3. Choose "averaging" from the dropdown menu.
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1. Define the recording cycle for this channel.

2. Choose the desired measuring cycle from the dropdown menu.
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8.7.3 Measuring method Event control

When the measuring value exceeds or falls below a defined threshold, a shorter measuring cycle (event cycle)
will be activated automatically.
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3. Choose "event control" from the dropdown menu.
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1. Define the recording cycle without event.
2. Define the event cycle
3. Click "Threshold value settings"
4. Either choose "Exceeding of Threshold Value" or "Undershooting of Threshold Value" from the dropdown
menu.
5. Enter threshold value and hysteresis.
In this example for setting Exceeding of Threshold Value; the event cycle is activated when the value is
higher than 5.00 m (e.g. measuring value 5.10 m). The event cycle is deactivated when the value falls
below 4.90 m (threshold value minus hysteresis), e.g. 4.70 m.
If the setting is Undershooting of Threshold Value, the event cycle is activated when the value is lower
than 5.00 m (e.g. measuring value 4.90 m). The event cycle is deactivated when the value exceeds 5.10 m
(threshold value plus hysteresis), e.g. measurement value 5.30 m.
6. Define the event control channel either as master channel or as slave channel.
You can define a channel with event control as a master channel by the following setting:
Choose: "Event state is triggered by Event Mode Settings below"
Select checkbox: "Settings will be used to trigger event state of other channels".
For all channels that shall be controlled by this master channel, do the above mentioned settings and
define them as a slave channel by the following setting:
Choose: "Event state is triggered by any master channel".
In case the set event (Exceeding or Undershooting of Threshold Value) of the master channel happens,
the event cycle of the master channel will also be activated/deactivated on all slave channels.
7. Confirm settings with Ok.
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8.7.4 Measuring method Delta Mode

The delta mode is used to automatically activate a shorter measuring cycle (delta cycle) when a certain
alteration of a measuring value has been exceeded during a normal measuring cycle (standby cycle).
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3. Choose "delta mode" from the dropdown menu.
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2
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1. Define the normal recording cycle (standby cycle).
2. Define the delta cycle (Activated when delta value is exceeded).
3. Click "Delta value settings"
4. A shorter measuring cycle called delta cycle (= event controlled recording cycle, e.g. 2 min.) will be
activated when the set value of delta of delta cycle (true for increasing as well as decreasing of a
measuring value, e.g. 1.00 m) is exceeded within the set standby cycle (= normal recording cycle, e.g. 10
min.).
Setting a value for deactivation of delta cycle, thus return to the standby cycle is set by "delta of standby
cycle". In other words: Which alteration of a measuring value during 2 delta cycles (e.g. 2 min.) has to
arise that the system returns to the normal measuring cycle (standby cycle). Since the measuring cycles of
delta cycle are in any case shorter than the ones of standby cycle, this ratio also has to be considered for
choosing an appropriate value for the "delta of standby cycle" for returning to the normal measuring.
As per above scenario, this value (delta of standby cycle) is calculated as follows:
Ratio of delta cycle to standby cycle
2 min / 10 min = 0.2 (quotient)
Quotient * "delta of delta cycle"

0.2 * 1.00 m = 0.20 m
Consequently:
A water level increase of 1.00 m during a 10 min cycle complies with a water level increase of 0.20 m
during a cycle of 2 min.
Thus enter a value which is < 0.2 m for the "delta of standby cycle" (e.g. 0.15 m) in order to get a proper
switch from delta cycle back to standby cycle.
5. Define the delta mode channel either as master channel or as slave channel.
You can define a channel with delta mode as a master channel by the following setting:
Choose: "Event state is triggered by Event Mode Settings below"
Select checkbox: "Settings will be used to trigger event state of other channels".
For all channels that shall be controlled by this master channel, do the above mentioned settings and
define them as a slave channel by the following setting:
Choose: "Event state is triggered by any master channel".
In case the settings (delta of delta cycle resp. delta of standby cycle) of the master channel occur, the
delta mode of the master channel will also be activated/deactivated on all slave channels.
6. Confirm settings with "Ok".

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Illustration of delta mode:
The following chart helps to better understand the measuring method delta mode.
The values in this chart are an example only:
Measuring value
Delta value = 0.15 m
Delta of
standby cycle
Delta value = 1.10 m
Exceeding
Delta of
delta cycle Measuring cycle
Measuring cycle = 10 min Measuring cycle = 2 min
Standby cycle Delta cycle
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8.7.5 Measuring method QuickLog

For special applications like pumping tests, SEBA data loggers Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC offer an optional
recording mode with very short measuring cycles named QuickLog.
QuickLog-Mode is only available with Dipper-PT or Dipper-PTEC, if this feature has explicitly been ordered
from SEBA. In case you already own a data logger Dipper-PT or Dipper-PTEC and you would like to upgrade to
QuickLog, please contact SEBA.
Possible measuring cycles in QuickLog-Mode:

Dipper-PT: 1 second to 12 hours
Dipper-PTEC: 2 seconds to 12 hours
At this stage you do not have to set the measuring cycle yet since the different measuring intervals and
variable measuring cycles are controlled by the integrated recording scheduler.
These settings can only performed in the classic view of SEBAConfig.
Before you switch to the classic view of SEBAConfig, first perform the settings in chapters 8.8 and 8.9 . After
that, switch to SEBAConfig classic view by clicking on the following button in the bottom left corner of
software SEBAConfig:
8.7.5.1 Increase Baudrate automatically
Important notice
Set Increase of Baudrate to automatic in order to get the maximum transmission speed during data
download.
In order to set the Baudrate increase to automatic, first disconnect with SEBAConfig by clicking the following
button:
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1. Choose the tab "Stations".

2. Select the station you would like to connect to.
3. Choose the tab "Device".
4. Set Increase Baudrate to "automatic".
5. Click on the button "Connect".
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Important notice
The channel Power Supply cannot be recorded with the QuickLog measuring cycle. The recording
cycle for this channel has to be set independently from the QuickLog-Mode.
Dipper-PT battery lifetime in QuickLog-Mode with 1 second measuring cycle:

Dipper-PT with internal Lithium battery: maximum 7 days
Dipper-PT with external battery compartment (separately available): approx. 24 days
Due to the short measuring cycle and the related high power consumption, the lifetime of the
batteries is significant shorter than in the normal measuring mode. Please consider that the internal
Lithium batteries of Dipper-PT can only be changed by SEBA!
Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC have a ring memory. That means, the memory will be overwritten as
soon as it is full. Since in the QuickLog-Mode a large number of data is recorded in a short time, it is
likely that the ring memory will be overwritten during one recording schedule and data of one or
more sections of the recording schedule get lost.
The 4MB memory of Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC is able to record approx. 340,000 measuring values.
This capacity is sufficient for the following recording times before the memory is overwritten:
Dipper-PT (2 channels): Water level and temperature with 1s measuring cycle: max. 47 hours
Dipper-PT (1 channel): Water level or temperature with 1s measuring cycle: max. 94 hours
Dipper-PTEC (3 channels): Water level, temperature, conductivity with 2s measuring cycle:
max. 62 hours
If you double the time of the measuring cycle, you also double the maximum recording time before
the ring memory is overwritten.
During QuickLog, all functions of telemetric data transmission (SlimCom 3G) are deactivated. Online
monitoring, -control, or alarming is not possible during QuickLog. Measuring data has to be read-out
manually at site.
For configuration of QuickLog-Mode, SEBAConfig Version 1.09.0000 or higher is mandatory!
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8.7.5.2 Changing to QuickLog configuration

SEBAConfig offers an additional button if QuickLog is unlocked on your data logger.
1. Click here to activate QuickLog.
2. respectively to deactivate QuickLog.
Important notice
Settings for push transmission, modem timer and alarming are not
available in SEBAConfig during QuickLog since the modem is deactivated
during that time!
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8.7.5.3 QuickLog data recording

During QuickLog, data of all activated channels will be recorded with the same recording cycle. Only the
measuring cycle of the channel Power supply can be configured individually.
Important notice
If the measuring cycle for the channel Power supply is set individually
for QuickLog, this measuring cycle also remains effective for the normal
measuring mode after QuickLog is finished!
Usually the channel Power supply is recorded in a shorter cycle during
QuickLog.
In that case, do not forget to change the cycle of the channel Power
supply after QuickLog is finished, in order to not burden the system
needlessly during the normal measuring mode.
1. Choose the register "Channels".

2. Choose a channel from the list you would like to configure.
3. Check the box Data Logging Active to record this channel in QuickLog-Mode.
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Data recording in QuickLog-Mode is managed by a recording time schedule. The recording time schedule can
be started at a specific time and can comprise up to 8 sections with individual durations and individual
measuring cycles.
In order to start recording, minimum one section has to be activated and configured.
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1. Choose the register "Recording time schedule".

2. Activate one or more sections by checking the box(es).
3. Define the duration in days, hours and minutes, this measuring cycle shall be executed.
4. Enter the desired measuring cycle in hours, minutes and seconds for this section.
5. Sum shows the total duration of the QuickLog recording schedule.
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8.7.5.4 QuickLog-Settings (only Dipper-PT)

QuickLog settings are pre-configured by SEBA before delivery of a Dipper-PT and comply with the used power
source. These settings are not available in the standard user interface of SEBAConfig.
In case you would like to change the power source of an existing Dipper-PT with QuickLog, for example by
attaching an external battery compartment (separately available), then you also have to adjust the type of
power source in the QuickLog settings.
In order to carry out these settings, login as admin in SEBAConfig.

Follow the below steps to login as admin:
File>Login>
1 2
Enter the following data:
1. User name: adminPM

Password: nimdaPM
Please consider small and capital letters for user name and password!
2. Confirm with Ok.
Once you are logged into the admin area of SEBAConfig, continue as follows to change the type of power
source:
1. Choose the register "QuickLog Settings".

2. Select the type of power source that complies with your application.
Important notice
QuickLog settings are not available for Dipper-PTEC, since this type of
data logger can only be used with an external battery compartment.
If you change the power source physically, you also have to change it in
the QuickLog settings because otherwise measurement cannot be
started anymore!
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8.7.5.5 Start recording

The dialog for starting the measurement is opened via the menu item "Download/Operate"-> "Start
measurement". This dialog will also be displayed when you disconnect SEBAConfig and you have not yet
started the measurement.
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1. Specify the start time and alignment of recording. There are three options:
Delayed start at
Enter date and time for the start of recording. The default value is the last entered start time of the
recording schedule.
Start immediately aligned at next

By this option, the schedule is started at the next full point in time (in minutes). The alignment of
recording is independent from the chosen recording cycle.
Start immediately
Recording is started immediately without any special alignment.
Date and time of recording start is the system time of the data logger.
2. The box "Start of recording" shows the time when recording will be started.
3. "Schedule of recording" shows the sections already defined in the register Recording time schedule.
Additionally, the start of recording, the end of each section and the end of the complete recording
schedule is calculated and displayed.
4. Start recording by clicking "Start". After start of recording, SEBAConfig switches to the view "QuickLog
operation mode. This view is now active until measurement is stopped.
Important notice
All time displays in SEBAConfig refer to the system time of the data logger. This time can deviate
considerably from the time of your PC. It is recommended to sync time of data logger and PC before
measurement is started!
In case the time of recording start is in the past, the schedule will be continued automatically in the
section that is within the current system time of the data logger. By this, a recording schedule can be
stopped and continued later on if you are using the option Delayed start at.
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8.7.5.6 Available functions during recording

When recording has been started, and the "QuickLog operation mode" is active, SEBAConfig has a limited
range of functions. Once recording is stopped manually or the recording schedule is finished, the QuickLog
configuration view is automatically available again.
1. Here you can see the current recording state.
2. Show actual values
Click on Actual Values to show the current measuring values. Since data recording is stopped during this
view, there is no automatic update of values. Click on Download current values to initiate a new
measurement. Click on Close to shut the dialog and continue with data recording.
Important notice
It is not possible to do measurement adjustment in this dialog.
In order to set value, click on Change setup in the QuickLog
operation mode. After that, choose the register Channels, select the
channel and click on the button Set value on the right side.
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3. Download and show data
Important notice
Depending on the length of the recording schedule and the chosen measuring cycles, it is likely that there
is collected a large amount of data in the memory during QuickLog operation. In order to get the
maximum transmission speed for data download to your PC, please make sure that you have set the
increase of baud rate to automatic when you connected to Dipper-PT/PTEC. Latency can be very long
during data read-out if you did not choose this setting!
Please see chapter 8.7.5.1 for more information on how to set the increase of baud rate to automatic.
Open the dialog for downloading measurement data by clicking on Download data. During display of this
dialog, recording is stopped.
Now choose the kind of range for data download from the dropdown menu, e.g. since last download.
By clicking Download, measuring data can be saved to one or several files.
By clicking Show, data can be visualized in DEMASvis.
Important notice
When closing the dialog, visualization of measuring data by DEMASvis is closed as well!
4. Change setup
In order to change the setup of the data logger, the recording has to be stopped explicitly. When recording is
stopped, SEBAConfig automatically switches back to QuickLog configuration view. After the setup of the data
logger has been adjusted, the recording has to be started explicitly again.
Important notice
Data recording will be interrupted as long as you carry out actions like Download, Show, etc. during
QuickLog operation. During that time, there are no measuring values available. Data recording will
automatically be continued when these actions are shut.
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8.8 Basic settings

This chapter describes the basic settings for Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC and the following parameters:
Water level
Temperature
Conductivity (only Dipper-PTEC)
Salinity (only Dipper-PTEC)
Total dissolved solids TDS (only Dipper-PTEC)
Density (only Dipper-PTEC)
Discharge calculated by rating curve (Q-h relation)
Power supply
Depending on the configuration and type of your data logger, the list of existing channels may vary. Thus it is
possible that the screenshots of this user manual differ from the illustration on your screen.
8.8.1 Basic settings for water level
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1. Enter the description of the channel.

2. Specify the amount of decimal places (only for data push).
3. Either choose a standard unit from the dropdown menu or create a user-defined unit by clicking
Userdefined Unit. See chapter 8.8.8 for further information on how to specify a user-defined unit.
4. Choose a specific setting for the parameter water level. See chapters 8.8.1.1 to 8.8.1.3 for further
information on the parameter specific settings.
5. When the necessary settings are done, continue with next channel.
Important notice
In case you would like to transfer measuring data manually or by telemetric data transmission
to SEBA software like DEMASdb or SEBA Hydrocenter, do not change the channel ID! The
channel ID is used to allocate data in the databases of DEMASdb or SEBA Hydrocenter.
Channels 1 - 32 standardly are identified with the channel IDs CH01 CH32.
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Parameter specific: Water level
8.8.1.1 Measurement above sea level or other reference point
1. Water level is displayed / entered as a positive value above sea level or other reference point.
8.8.1.2 Tapping with positive sign
1. Water level will be measured downwards from top of borehole and displayed / entered as a positive
measuring value
8.8.1.3 Tapping with negative sign
1. Water level will be measured downwards from top of borehole and displayed / entered as a negative
measuring value
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8.8.2 Basic settings for temperature
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Important notice
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8.8.3 Basic settings for conductivity
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4. Choose a compensation mode from the dropdown menu and define the reference temperature and if
required the Userdefined compensation.
The following modes are available:
Without compensation
Userdefined compensation
Ground- and Surfacewater (nLF)
Seawater (Kopenhagen Water)
Important notice
Calibration of the conductivity sensor can only be performed in the classic view of SEBAConfig.
For further information on how to get to the classic view of SEBAConfig and how to perform
the calibration, please see chapters 11.1 and 11.7
Important notice
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8.8.4 Basic settings for salinity

On the channel Salinity the salinity is recorded which is directly derived from the conductivity
measurement. On this channel you can solely specify the measuring unit that shall be used for recording.
Either choose a standard unit from the dropdown menu or create an user-defined unit by clicking
Userdefined Unit. See chapter 8.8.8 for further information on how to specify an user-defined unit.
Important notice
8.8.5 Basic settings for total dissolved solids (TDS)

On the channel TDS the value for total dissolved solids (TDS) is recorded which is directly derived from the
conductivity measurement. On this channel you can solely specify the measuring unit that shall be used for
recording. Either choose a standard unit from the dropdown menu or create an user-defined unit by clicking
Userdefined Unit. See chapter 8.8.8 for further information on how to specify an user-defined unit.
Important notice
Calibration of total dissolved solids (TDS) can only be performed in the classic view of
SEBAConfig. For further information on how to get to the classic view of SEBAConfig and how
to perform the calibration, please see chapters 11.1 and 11.8
Important notice
8.8.6 Basic settings for density

On the channel Density the value for water density is recorded which is calculated according to Fotonoff
und Millard from the parameters salinity and temperature. On this channel you can solely specify the
measuring unit that shall be used for recording. Either choose a standard unit from the dropdown menu or
create an user-defined unit by clicking Userdefined Unit. See chapter 8.8.8 for further information on how
to specify an user-defined unit.
Important notice
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8.8.7 Basic settings for discharge calculated by rating curve (Q-h relation)
The parameter "Discharge calculated by rating curve" is used to calculate discharge based on the current
water level.
The calculation is based on a fifth-degree polynomial. The coefficients of the polynomial are calculated in a
MS Excel calculation table by means of a series of Q-h relations.
In order to configure the coefficients, continue as follows:
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4. Choose the channel that records water level from the dropdown menu.
Important notice
Water level is based on 0.00 m (e.g. no m above sea level)
5. Either click on "New discharge rating curve" if you configure this parameter for the first time or click on
"Import discharge rating curve" in order to import an existing calculation.
6. If you create a new discharge rating curve, you will be asked to save a "Discharge Rating Curve" as a MS
Excel document on your PC. Save this document on your PC.
7. Enter the values for h (water level) and the dedicated Q (discharge) in the sheet "Werte Data Datos". Please
note that the values for h (water level) must not be higher than 15 because otherwise the accuracy of
calculation is not sufficient anymore. You find instructions and an example in the other sheets of this Excel
document.
8. Return to SEBAConfig and confirm the calculated coefficients by clicking Ok in order to use them for
discharge calculation.
Important notice
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8.8.8 User-defined unit

An user-defined unit is calculated as follows:
User-defined unit = base unit * gradient + offset
1. Enter the name of the user-defined unit.

2. Enter conversion factor (=gradient) for base unit and offset.
3. Confirm settings with "Ok".
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8.9 Set value

Set value is performed for the three parameter specific settings of chapter 8.8.1.1 to 8.8.1.3 as follows:
8.9.1 Set value for measurement above sea level or other reference point
Important notice
Set value is not possible for all parameters. For parameters where "Set value" is mandatory the dialog
will be displayed automatically when the respective channel is chosen
Example: The reference point for measurement is the altitude of the top of borehole above sea level (751.30
m above sea level), the manual control measurement from top of borehole to water surface is 2.50 m. Thus
the control value is 748.80 m above sea level.
1. Click on "Download current values" to show the current value of the sensor.
2. Click on "Set value".
3. Click on "Measure" to get the current value of the sensor (as per example 0,198 m).
4. The control value (as per example 748.80 m) is calculated by the altitude of the top of borehole above sea
level (as per example 751.30 m) minus the value determined by a manual control measurement (e.g. with
an electric contact meter or staff gauge) (as per example 2.50 m)
5. Confirm the control value as the new reference value by clicking "Ok".
6. The new value above sea level will be displayed in the list of measuring values.
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8.9.2 Set value for tapping with positive sign
Important notice
1. Click on "Download current values" to show the current value of the sensor (with negative sign).
3. Click on "Measure" to get the current value of the sensor (as per example -0,202 m).
4. The control value is determined by a manual control measurement from the top of the borehole to the
water surface (e.g. with an electric contact meter of staff gauge) and entered as a positive value (as per
example 2.50 m)
6. The new value will be displayed with positive sign in the list of measuring values.
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8.9.3 Set value with negative sign
Important notice
1. Click on "Download current values" to show the current value of the sensor (with positive sign).
3. Click on "Measure" to get the current value of the sensor (as per example -0,198 m).
4. The control value is determined by a manual control measurement from the top of the borehole to the
water surface (e.g. with an electric contact meter of staff gauge) and entered as a negative value (as per
example -2.50 m)
6. The new value will be displayed with negative sign in the list of measuring values.
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8.10 Start recording

Important notice
Start of recording only appears at this step if you are configuring a system without telemetric data
transmission.
In case you are configuring a system with telemetric data transmission, first perform the steps in the
following chapter.
At the end of the settings for telemetric data transmission you will automatically reach the chapter Start
recording.
1. Check if the system time is correct.

2. Either start recording Immediately or Start measurement at a specific point of time.
3. Click "Next" to start recording.
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9 CONFIGURATION OF TELEMETRIC DATA TRANSMISSION
1. Choose this option in case you would like to retrieve data via GSM or GPRS. Continue with chapter 9.1.
2. Choose this option in case you would like to transfer data via FTP or TCP push. Continue with chapter 9.2.
3. Choose this option in case you would like to transfer data via SMS. Continue with chapter 9.3.
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9.1 Configuration of data download via GSM or GPRS
1. Choose this option if the modem shall be online at all time.

2. Choose this option if the modem shall be online at one or several defined points in time.
9.1.1 GSM data transmission
Important notice
In order to download data via GSM you require a modem connected to the PC and software DEMASole!
1. Choose "GSM Carrier" and enable "Roaming" if desired.

Important notice
Depending on the contract with your provider, roaming may cause high costs!
The roaming function requires firmware 1.18 and SEBAConfig version 1.13.1000 or higher!
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1. Check the system time.

2. Either start measurement immediately or start measurement at a certain point in time.
3. Click on Next in order to start measurement and continue with configuration of the modem with
software SEBA Modem Configurator (see separate user manual).
1. Follow the instructions on your screen and click Run SEBA Modem Configurator in order to start with
configuration of the modem in software SEBA Modem Configurator (see separate user manual) .
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9.1.2 GPRS (Internet) data transmission
Important notice
In order to download data via GPRS you require software DEMASole installed on your PC and an internet
connection!
1. Choose GPRS Carrier (Internet) and enable "Roaming" if desired.

Important notice
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9.2 Data push with FTP or TCP

You can choose out of the following modes when using FTP or TCP data push:
Standard Push
Dynamic Push
FTP or TCP Push support the following protocols:
D-Channel
ZRXP
CSV
Important notice
In order to perform a data push with FTP or TCP your PC/server must run a FTP server
application that is accessible from the internet!
Standard Push:
When using Standard Push, data will be pushed by FTP or TCP to your PC/server according to a user-defined
time schedule.
Perform settings as described in chapter 9.2.1 in case you would like to use "Standard Push".
Dynamic Push:
When using Dynamic Push, data will be pushed by FTP or TCP to your PC/server according to a user-defined
time schedule. Additionally you can specify up to 3 threshold ranges for one channel (event channel) which
automatically activate different push intervals when certain thresholds are exceeded.
Perform settings as described in chapter 9.2.2 in case you would like to use "Dynamic Push".
Push protocols:
You find a description of the available push protocols for FTP and TCP push in chapter 9.2.3
9.2.1 Standard Push
1. Choose Standard Push.

2. Create a time schedule for data push. For "Extended Settings" check the box.
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1. Check the box(es) of channel(s) you would like to transmit by data push.
1
2
3
1. Choose Push path FTP or TCP/IP from the dropdown menu.

2. Choose a protocol (D-Channel, ZRXP or CSV) from the dropdown menu.
3. Specify which data shall be pushed.
Important notice
Standard setting for pushed content is All data since last push.
This setting is recommended because all data since last successful push will be
transmitted and thus there will be no gaps in measuring data.
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1. Specify time of service slot for the data logger.

1. Choose "GPRS Carrier (Internet)" and enable "Roaming" if desired.

Important notice
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Important notice
For testing purposes, it is recommended to perform a manual push after
you have configured the modem with software SEBA Modem
Configurator! A manual push can only be performed in the classic view
of SEBAConfig. Further information on how to do a manual push you find
in chapter 11.9
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9.2.2 Dynamic Push
1
2
3
4
1. Choose "Dynamic Push".

2. Specify the amount of event values. Maximum 3 ranges are possible.
3. Specify the event channel for which you would like to define threshold values and dynamic push intervals.
4. Enter threshold values and the related push intervals.
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1
2
3
1. Choose Push path FTP or TCP/IP from the dropdown menu.

2. Choose a protocol (D-Channel, ZRXP or CSV) from the dropdown menu.
Important notice

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1. Choose "GPRS Carrier (Internet)" and enable "Roaming" if desired.

Important notice

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Important notice
in chapter 11.9
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9.2.3 Description of protocols for FTP and TCP Push

9.2.3.1 Push protocol D-Channel:
Important notice
In case you push data to SEBA Hydrocenter, always use D-Channel or
ZRXP protocol!
Important notice
Station-ID and channel-ID must not include the following characters:
\/:*?<>|
Example of a data block:
File name: D4L00112_20150210_160001.txt
T001:10.02.2015,15:39,D4L00112,CH01=2.00,CH02=23.55,CH31=3.70,CH32=5.10;
T001:10.02.2015,15:40,D4L00112,CH01=2.00,CH02=23.55,CH31=3.70,CH32=5.13;
T001:10.02.2015,15:41,D4L00112,CH01=2.00,CH02=23.70,CH31=3.70,CH32=5.08;
T001:10.02.2015,15:42,D4L00112,CH01=2.00,CH02=23.70,CH31=3.69,CH32=5.10;
Composition of file name
Nr. Section Description Example

A. <Station> Station-ID as entered in the data logger D4L00112
B. _ Separator _
C. <Date> Date in format YYYYMMTT 20150210
D. _ Separator _
E. <Time> Time in format HHMMSS 1600001
F. <File extension> File extension .txt
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Composition of file content

1. <Identifier> Identifier for data type (currently only T001) T001
2. : Separator :
3. <Date> Date in format DD.MM.YYYY 10.02.2015
4. , Separator ,
5. <Time> Time in format HH:MM 15:39
6. , Separator ,
7. <Station> Station-ID as entered in the data logger D4L0011
8. , Separator ,
9. <Channel-IDx> Channel-ID as entered in the data logger CH01
10. = Value assignment =
11. <Valuex> Measuring value of channel with decimal places as entered in 2.00
the data logger
12. ; Timing for data block with shared time stamp ;
13. CR/LF CR/LF (0x0D,0x0A) for closure of time segment CR/LF
14. \0 Null-Character (0x00) for closure of complete data \0
transmission
Content 1 to 13 is repeated for each time stamp with available measuring value. When all measuring values
are written, it is concluded with 14.
In case a measuring value of a channel per time stamp is not available, a separator without measuring value
will be written in order to keep up the allocation of columns.
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9.2.3.2 Push protocol ZRXP:
Important notice
In case you push data to SEBA Hydrocenter, always use D-Channel or
ZRXP protocol!
Important notice
\/:*?<>|
File name: D4L00112_20150210_135001.zrx
#REXCHANGED4L00112_CH01|*|
##CDASA00112|*|CDASANAMEDIPPER-PT|*|
##CCHANNELCH01|*|CCHANNELNO01|*|CUNITm|*|
20150210134100 2.00
20150210134200 2.00
20150210134300 2.00
20150210134400 2.00
##CCHANNELCH02|*|CCHANNELNO02|*|CUNITC|*|
20150210134100 22.88
20150210134200 22.90
20150210134300 22.90
20150210134400 22.89
##CCHANNELCH31|*|CCHANNELNO31|*|CUNITV|*|
20150210134100 3.70
20150210134200 3.70
20150210134300 3.69
20150210134400 3.69
##CCHANNELCH32|*|CCHANNELNO32|*|CUNITV|*|
20150210134100 5.36
20150210134200 5.42
20150210134300 5.44
20150210134400 5.45
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B. _ Separator _
C. <Date> Date in format YYYYMMTT 20150210
D. _ Separator _
F. <File extension> File extension . zrx
Nr. ZRXP-Keyword ZRXP-Description Parameter Example

1. CR/LF (0x0D,0x0A)
2. REXCHANGE: Exchange number #REXCHANGE<Station-ID>_<Channel- #REXCHANGED4L001
ID_x>|*| CR/LF (0x0D,0x0A) 12_CH01|*|
3. CDASA: DASA-number ##CDASA<Sernumber of logger>|*| ##CDASA00112|*|
4. CDASANAME: Name of data logger CDASANAME<Device name>|*| CR/LF CDASANAMEDIPPER-
(0x0D,0x0A) PT|*|
5. CCHANNEL: Channel name of ##CCHANNEL<Channel-ID_x>|*| ##CCHANNELCH01|*
parameter |
6. CCHANNELNO: Channel number CCHANNELN<Channel number>|*| CCHANNELNO01|*|
7. CUNIT: Unit CUNIT<Channel unit>|*| CR/LF CUNITm|*|
(0x0D,0x0A)
8. <Date_x><Time_x> 20150210134100
9. <Value_x> CR/LF (0x0D,0x0A) 2.00
Content 1 to 9 is repeated for each channel with available measuring value.
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9.2.3.3 Push protocol CSV:
Important notice
\/:*?<>|
File name: D4L00112_20150210_151501.csv
Station;Datum Zeit;CH01[m];CH02[C];CH31[V];CH32[V]
D4L00112;10.02.2015 15:11:00;2.00;23.46;3.69;5.13
D4L00112;10.02.2015 15:12:00;2.00;23.45;3.70;5.14
D4L00112;10.02.2015 15:13:00;2.00;23.45;3.70;5.13
D4L00112;10.02.2015 15:14:00;2.00;23.44;3.69;5.13
D4L00112;10.02.2015 15:15:00;2.00;23.43;3.70;5.13

B. _ Separator _
C. <Date> Date in format YYYYMMDD 20150210
D. _ Separator _
F. <File extension> File extension .csv
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1. <Header-Station> Station-ID as entered in the data logger D4L00112
2. ; Separator ;
3. <Header-Date> Date Date
4. _ _ Separator space _ _
5. < Header- Time Time
Time>
6. ; Separator ;
7. < Header- Channel-ID of recorded channel CH01
Channel-ID_x>
8. < Header- [Unit] of recorded channel [m]
Unit_x> 6. to 8. are repeated per channel
9. CR/LF CR/LF (0x0D,0x0A) for closure of header CR/LF
10. <Station> Station-ID as entered in the data logger D4L00112
11. ; Separator ;
12. <Date> Date in format DD.MM.YYYY 10.02.2015
13. _ _ Separator _ _
14. <Time> Time in format HH:MM:SS 15:11:00
15. ; Separator ;
16. <Value_x> Measuring value of recorded channel with decimal places as 2.00
entered in the data logger.
15. to 16. are repeated per channel
17. CR/LF CR/LF (0x0D,0x0A) for closure of time segment CR/LF
Content 10 to 17 is repeated for each time stamp with available measuring value.
In case a measuring value of a channel per time stamp is not available, a separator without measuring value
will be written in order to keep up the allocation of columns.
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9.3 SMS data transmission

You can choose out of the following modes when using SMS data push:
Standard Push
Dynamic Push
SMS Push supports the following protocol:
SMS
Important notice
In order to receive data of a SMS push you require a GSM modem installed at your
PC and software DEMASole!
Standard Push:
When using Standard Push, data will be pushed to your PC/server in form of a SMS according to a user-
defined time schedule.
Perform settings as described in chapter 9.3.1 in case you would like to use "Standard Push".
Dynamic Push:
When using Dynamic Push, data will be pushed to your PC/server in form of a SMS according to a user-
defined time schedule. Additionally you can specify up to 3 threshold ranges for one channel (event channel)
which automatically activate different push intervals when certain thresholds are exceeded.
Perform settings as described in chapter 9.3.2 in case you would like to use "Dynamic Push".
Push protocol:
You find a description of the push protocol for SMS push in chapter 9.3.3
9.3.1 Standard Push
1. Choose Standard Push.

2. Create a time schedule for data push. For "Extended Settings" check the box.
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1
2
3
1. Choose Push path SMS from the dropdown menu.

2. Choose the protocol SMS from the dropdown menu.
Important notice
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1. Either choose "GSM Carrier" or

2. "GPRS Carrier (Internet)" and enable "Roaming" if desired.
Important notice
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Important notice
in chapter 11.9
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9.3.2 Dynamic Push
1
2
3
4
1. Choose "Dynamic Push".

2. Specify the amount of event values. Maximum 3 ranges are possible.
3. Specify the event channel for which you would like to define threshold values and dynamic push intervals.
4. Enter threshold values and the related push intervals.
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1
2
3
1. Choose Push path SMS from the dropdown menu.

2. Choose the protocol SMS from the dropdown menu.
Important notice

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1. Either choose "GSM Carrier" or

2. "GPRS Carrier (Internet)" and enable "Roaming" if desired.
Important notice

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Important notice
in chapter 11.9
9.3.3 Description of protocol for SMS Push

SMS data transmission sends compressed data which cannot be read on mobile phones. You need a modem
(SEBA GSM 742 or Desktop GSM/GPRS Modem GSM 74104) and software DEMASole for reception and
conversion of data.
Only data of one single channel can be sent in one SMS. In case there are several channels to be pushed, data
transmission will be done in several single SMS. Since the amount of transferred bytes is strongly limited with
SMS data transmission, even data of single channels will be separated into several SMS when the maximum
amount of bytes per SMS is exceeded.
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10 VISIT MEASURING SITE
1. Choose "Visit measurement site".

10.1 Connecting to the device
1. Choose "Select station entry"

2. Select the device you would like to connect to.
3. Click Start to connect to the device.
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10.2 Show current values
1. Click on "Download current values".

2. Current values are displayed in the list.
10.3 Enter reference value
2
1
4
3
1. Choose a channel from the list.

2. Click on "Set reference value".
3. Enter the reference value (e.g. from manual measurement by electric contact meter or staff gauge).
4. Confirm entry by clicking "Ok".
Important notice
The entry of a reference value is only possible for certain parameters.
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10.4 Download data

Current values can be downloaded in 3 different ways:
since last download

User Range (see chapter 10.4.1)
All
2
1
1. Choose kind of range from the dropdown menu.

If choosing "User Range", perform settings as described in chapter 10.4.1.
2. Click on "Download" and continue with chapter 10.5
10.4.1 User Range
3
1
1. Choose "User Range" from the dropdown menu.

2. Specify the Date/Time of beginning and end of range for data download.
3. Click on "Download" and continue with chapter 10.5
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10.5 Save data on your PC
3 4
2
1. Choose a folder to save data.

2. Choose a file type. Standard file type for SEBA data handling is Original format (*.*)
You can also save data in other formats like ASCII (*.txt) or Excel (*.xls).
3. Either keep the proposed file name or create your own file name.
4. Click on "Save".
5. In case you would like to visualize data, click on "Show" in order to display data in DEMASvis.
10.6 Set value

See chapter 8.9
10.7 Setting the system time

See chapter 8.6
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11 SEBAConfig CLASSIC VIEW

Some functions are not available in SEBAConfig Wizard but in the classic view of SEBAConfig.
In order to import or export settings, calibrate sensors or perform alarm settings, you have to change from
SEBAConfig Wizard to the classic view of SEBAConfig.
11.1 Change from Wizard to classic view

There are two ways to change from Wizard to classic view of SEBAConfig.
11.1.1 From "Select station" to classic view
1. Choose Classic view of.

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1. Choose "Select station entry".

2. Select the device you would like to connect to from the list.
3. Click Start to connect to your device in SEBAConfig classic view.
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11.1.2 Change directly to classic view
1. Click Change to Classic view to change directly to SEBAConfig classic view.
1. Choose the device you would like to connect to from the list.
2. Click "Connect".
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11.2 Upload settings / Undo

All settings you perform in classic view of SEBAConfig have to be uploaded to the device before they become
effective. All settings that have not yet been uploaded to the device can be withdrawn by clicking Undo.
1 2
1. All settings have to be uploaded to the device by clicking "Upload settings" before they become effective.
2. By clicking "Undo", all settings that have not yet been uploaded to the device can be withdrawn.
Important notice
Upload settings regularly during configuration in order to avoid loss of
settings in case of abruption of connection to your device.
11.3 Show system information
1. Choose the register System.

2. Here you see general system information like serial number, firmware version, etc.
Important notice
Do not change identification of data logger if this station is registered
in SEBA Hydrocenter!
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11.4 Import / export settings

Important notice
Do not transfer settings between the following devices:
Dipper-PT
Baro-Dipper
Dipper-APT
Dipper-PTEC
PS-Light-2
All data loggers that have calibrated analogue inputs.
Calibration settings are individually adjusted for the above mentioned devices
and thus must not be transfered to other devices!
1. Either choose:
"Import settings" and continue in chapter 11.4.1 or
"Export settings" and continue in chapter 11.4.2.
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11.4.1 Import settings to device
Important notice
It is recommended to save the configuration before importing any
settings to your device! Please see chapter 11.4.2 for further
information on how to save the configuration to your PC.
1. Choose a parameter set.

2. Click on "Open".
3. Click on Upload settings.
11.4.2 Export and save settings on your PC
1. Save parameter set to a file on your PC.
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11.5 Start measurement

1
5
3
1. Open the dropdown menu "Download/Operate".

2. Click on "Start measurement".
4. Either start measurement immediately or at a certain point in time.
5. Confirm settings with "Ok" to start the measurement.
6. Check the status of measurement.
11.6 Stop measurement

1
1. Open the dropdown menu "Download/Operate".

2. Click on "Stop measurement".
3. Check the status of measurement.
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11.7 Calibration of conductivity sensor

The 4 ranges of the 4-pole conductivity measuring cell are pre-adjusted by the manufacturer with precision
resistors. The cell constant of a new sensor amounts to 0,475 1/cm and is also pre-calibrated. The cell can be
calibrated by the user either by means of a 0,01 or 0,1 molar KCl or with an exact reference instrument. The
cell constant can also be entered directly. Generally, the calibration is long-term stable. Depending on the
operation conditions, the electrode should be cleaned, checked and (if necessary) recalibrated every 6 12
months.
Please consider the information on cleaning in chapter 12.3!
1. Choose the channel Conductivity from the list.

2. Click on Set cell constant.
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Automatic calibration:
For the calibration please dip the conductivity sensor together with the temperature sensor into the solution.
This solution should be fresh and the dipped in parts should be cleaned and flushed before.
After the measurement has been started, the calibration runs automatically. The uncompensated measuring
value of the sensor will be accepted when it is constant. Together with the indicated uncompensated reference
value it forms the new cell constant.
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1. Choose the calibration mode Automatic and dip the Dipper-PTEC (Conductivity and temperature sensor)
into the 0.01 resp. 0.1 molar KCl calibration solution.
2. Click on Start calibration.
3. Confirm the new cell constant after successful calibration by clicking Ok.
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Calibration with a reference device:

Dip the Dipper-PTEC together with a reference device into a desired calibration medium. The determined
reference value has to be entered as the nominal conductivity. With this nominal value and the manually
determined actual conductivity of Dipper-PTEC, the new cell constant is calculated. Precondition for the
calibration is that the Dipper-PTEC and the reference device are set to the same temperature compensation
and the reference value has a precision of +/-0.5 %. Alternatively, any preferred reference solution can be used
with a precisely defined conductivity over the concentration of the contents. In this instance, the same
instructions as with automatic calibration are followed.
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1. Choose the calibration mode Calibration with reference value and dip the Dipper-PTEC (Conductivity
sensor and temperature sensor) in a desired calibration medium.
2. Click on the button Measure.
3. Enter the nominal conductivity value you have determined with the reference device.
4. Confirm the new cell constant by clicking Ok.
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11.8 Calibration of total dissolved solids (TDS)
1. Choose the channel TDS from the list.

2. Enter a value for Gradient (A-Value) and the Offset (B-Value). Please see the following information on how
to determine these values:
By the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) measurement the diluted matters in the measuring liquid are recorded. The
sum parameter is derived from the conductivity and is an approximate measurement to the standardized
exhaust steam sediments resp. dry- filtrate sediments. The calculation factor depends on the water type.
Usually this is between 500 and 1000, for fresh water approx. 670 (mg/l)/(mS/cm) referring to 25C reference
temperature and temperature compensation for natural waters (nLf). This factor is preadjusted in the probe.
This factor is either already known and can be directly transferred to the probe, or it has to be determined by
the user first. In order for the user to determine this factor, he needs to measure different conductivity values
from several characteristic water samples and then identify the total dissolved solids according to a normed
procedure. The proportion of mass (dissolved solids) to turbidity results in a new A-value. You need to enter
this value and maybe a B-value into software SEBAConfig.
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11.9 Manual data push

For testing purposes it is recommended to release a manual data push. Before testing the data push, make sure
the push settings have been performed in the data logger with software SEBAConfig (see chapter 9) and in
addition the push settings have been conducted in the modem with software SEBA Modem Configurator.
1. Choose the register "Push transmission".

2. Click here to show the current push status. See screenshot.
3. Click here to release a manual data push.
4. Settings for push formats must only be performed by specially trained users!
Important notice
A manual data push can only be performed successfully if the push
destination has been configured in the modem with software SEBA
Modem Configurator!
The manual data push will only be triggered when SEBA Config is
disconnected. Press the following button to disconnect SEBA Config:
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11.10 SMS alarm settings

The following settings are only necessary if you want to establish an automatic SMS alarming for systems with
telemetric data transmission.
1. Choose the register Channels.

2. Choose the channel for which you would like to establish SMS alarm settings.
3. Click on "Setup" to start with alarm settings for the chosen channel.
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2
3
1. Click on "New Trigger".

2. Choose a mode from the dropdown menu.
3. Choose type of acquisition from the dropdown menu.
4. Specify after how many repeats of exceeding a threshold the alarm shall be triggered.
5. Define the alert phase.
6. Enter values for Threshold and Hysteresis. See important notice #1 below.
7. Click on "Setup alarm group".
Important notice
Entering Threshold and Hysteresis:
In this example (Exceeding of Threshold Value) the alarm would be
triggered if the value 10.00 m is exceeded (e.g. 10.10 m). The alarm
state will be deactivated when the value falls below 9.00 m (Threshold
minus Hysteresis, e.g. 8.90 m). Once there is another exceeding of the
threshold, another alarm SMS will be sent.
With setting Undershooting of Threshold Value, the alarm would be

triggered if the value falls below 10.00 m (e.g. 9.90 m). The alarm state
would be deactivated if the value exceeds 11.00 m(Threshold plus
Hysteresis, e.g. 11.10 m). Once the value falls below the threshold again,
another alarm SMS will be sent.
Important notice
There are already predefined alarm SMS (1-4) for the alarm groups 1-4.
Template 1 (= Alarm group 1) = German

Template 2 (= Alarm group 2) = English
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Example for standard SMS template: Example for standard SMS template
German: English:
SLL06601: SLL06601:
Alarm #1 Alarm #1
SLL06601 SLL06601
26.11.2014 11:38:51 26.11.2014 11:38:51
Power Power
Wert: 12.85V Value: 12.85V
Schw.: >3.80V Tresh.: >3.80V
AlID: 0006 AlID: 0006
Prio: 001 Prio: 001
12.93V 12.93V
31CSQ 31CSQ
Defining SMS alarm recipients and creation of user-defined alarm SMS templates has to be performed in the
modem with software SEBA Modem Configurator.
Important notice
You can allocate multiple thresholds to one channel (e.g. one threshold
for exceeding of 20C and another threshold for exceeding of 25C). In
that case, generate a new trigger for each threshold and perform the
settings as described before.
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1. Click on "Add action".

2. Settings for alarm acknowledge must only be performed by specially trained users!
Important notice
Each threshold is allocated to an alarm action.
1. Choose one out of the 4 SMS templates from the list.

2. Confirm with "Ok".
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1. Confirm settings for the alarm group with "Ok".

2. Settings for alarm acknowledge must only be performed by specially trained users!
1. Confirm the alarm settings for this channel with "Ok".
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1. Click on Upload settings.
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11.11 Modem timer settings

These settings are only available if the data logger has been preconfigured for telemetric data transmission.
In case you would like to upgrade your system with telemetric data transmission and would like to activate
this function in your data logger, please contact support@seba.de
Important notice
Standardly the system is in Modem power off mode after delivery.
Thus, initially there is no communication or telemetric data
transmission possible!
The Modem Timer can be used by the following 2 ways:
"Modem power save mode": The modem is generally off. It is automatically switched on at predefined
times and can only be reached via GSM/GPRS during that times.
"Modem power reset mode": The modem is generally on. In order to guarantee a periodic new dial-up to
the network it is shortly switched off at certain predefined times.
4
1
2
3
1. Choose the register "Modem Timer".

2. Either choose "Modem power save mode" or "Modem power reset mode".
3. Specify an own time window, if necessary.
4. Click on "Upload settings".
5. Settings for modem control must only be performed by specially trained users!
Settings for data push and SMS alarm are completely independent from the settings of the Modem Timer
(except for Modem power off mode)
The modem will be activated for data push or alarm SMS and if necessary switched off again (if the modem
was off before data push or SMS alarm).
Important notice
In order to perform configuration according to your local GSM/GPRS
service provider, you have to connect the modem to your PC and
perform the necessary settings with software SEBA Modem
Configurator.
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12 MAINTENANCE
The Dipper-PT/PTEC includes several sensors, which have to be cleaned in regular intervals, depending on
pollution level.
Important notice
Should there be any damages in spite of proper use, the device has to be sent back to SEBA for
repair. All modifications on electronic components or cables that are beyond the herein
described procedures, must only be conducted by SEBA.
Neglecting this regulation leads to termination of all warranty claims!
12.1 Pressure sensor

The sensor for this parameter requires hardly any maintenance. Dirt residue should be cleaned off. The offset
calibration for the display Water and pressure sensor can be executed in air with software SEBAConfig.
12.2 Temperature sensor

The sensor for this parameter requires hardly any maintenance and cannot be accessed by the user. A
possibility exists to readjust the offset.
12.3 Conductivity electrode

The only required maintenance is the regular cleaning of the electrodes. The following pollutants on the
graphite electrodes can be removed with the listed cleaning solution at room temperature.
Contaminant Detergent
Substances soluble in water Distilled water
Fats and oils in large quantities Warm water and household detergent
Rubbing alcohol (let sit for max. 5 min.)
Lime and hydroxide deposits Acetic acid (10%)
The conductivity measurement cell is fixed in place and can only be replaced by SEBA.
12.4 Drying cartridge

When refilling the drying cartridge, pay attention to the safety data sheet 93/112/EWG according to
EU-regulations. The product KC-Trockenperlen Orange allows a safe control of the drying
procedure. It is especially environmentally friendly as it is free of heavy metal.
Dry cartridges with no color, which are saturated in water, must be changed. The change interval
depends on relative humidity and temperature. The granules can be dried in an oven at 130-160 C
and then re-used or ordered new from SEBA.
Attention
Change discolored desiccant beads!
On the locking cap of the drying cartridge there is a membrane for air pressure compensation.
Make sure that the membrane is free of staining at all time and clean it carefully if necessary!
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12.5 Changing the batteries of Dipper-PT

The change can only be performed at SEBA factory, including firmware update and system check-up.
12.6 Changing the batteries of the external battery compartment

In order to change the batteries perform the following steps:
1. Open the bayonet joint by turning the cap of the battery compartment.
2. Pull off the cap of the battery compartment carefully and make sure that the flat band cable is not
pulled; just fold the compartment cap to the side.
3. Remove used batteries and insert new batteries with the positive pole first.
4. To close the compartment, apply light pressure to the cap and turn the bayonet joint back in position.
Warning
Do not use damaged batteries!
Do not mix new and used batteries!
Do not use batteries from different manufacturers or of
different types!
Attention
Take care that no humidity or dirt enters the battery
compartment when changing batteries!
Important notice
Always change the complete set of batteries!
Be sure the battery poles are not dirty!
In case of contact problems, clean the battery poles and the
poles of the battery compartment!
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13 TECHNICAL DATA
13.1 Dipper-PT
General The probe can be used in existing monitoring wells that are 1" and larger.
An inner pipe diameter of 1" is required for the upper 50 cm for the
hanging equipment (for existing bearing pipe seals) and the dry cartridge.
Due to its construction, the measurement system cannot be influenced by
weather
Storage capacity 8 Mbyte Flash memory (approx. 640,000 measuring values)

Microprocessor 32 bit
Consumption standby Max. 30A
Consumption measurement Max. 30mA
Measuring interval 30 seconds to 99 hours.; optional 1 second
Dimensions
Diameter 22 mm
Length 300 mm
Weight 0.4 kg
Max. cable length up to 1000 m

Batteries internal AA-Lithium battery pack 2x 3.6V parallel , type SL-760, 2100 mAh
(can only be changed by SEBA)
Pressure sensor Ceramics measurement cell, capacitive measurement principle

Measuring range 0 - 2/10/20/40/100/200 m water column ( H2O=1kg/dm),
Other ranges on request
Accuracy +/- 0.05% FS
Resolution 15 bit (approx. 0.36 mm within measuring range 0-10 m)
Long-term stability +/- 0.1%/year
Temperature dependency +/- 0.01%/K
Temperature sensor NTC30

Measuring range -5 ... +50C
Accuracy +/- 0.3C (optional with calibration +/- 0.1C)
During QuickLog mode with measuring cycles <30 s and during data
download with software SEBAConfig, the accuracy is reduced by up to
+0.1C due to self-warming.
Resolution 0.00325C
Material Probe body corrosion resistant stainless steel 1.4404 (MDS 500, standard
version) or highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel 1.4539 (MDS 501, salt
water resistant version).
Conductivity cell: PVC, Graphite
Cable coating: PUR (KTW approved)
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature -5 ... +60C (non-freezing)
Storage temperature -20+60C
Protection class IP68
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13.2 Dipper PTEC

General The probe can be used in existing monitoring wells that are 1 and
larger. The inner diameter of the well must be continuously at least
1 and straight. An inner pipe diameter of 2 is required for the upper
80 cm for the battery compartment and the drying cartridge. Due to
its construction, the measurement system cannot be influenced by
weather
Storage capacity 8 MByte Flash memory (approx. 640,000 measuring values),

Access to each time sector of the memory
Measuring interval 30 seconds to 99 hours; optional 2 seconds
Microprocessor 32 bit
Dimensions Dipper-PTEC
Length 320 mm
Diameter 22 mm
Weight 0.38 kg
Dimensions battery compartment
Length 345 mm,
Diameter 35 mm
Weight 0.33 kg without batteries
Batteries 4x 1.5V C-size, alkaline-manganese batteries
Pressure sensor Ceramics measurement cell, capacitive measurement principle

Measuring range 0 - 2/10/20/40/100/200 m water column ( H2O=1kg/dm),
Other ranges on request
Accuracy 0.05% FS
Resolution 15 bit (approx. 0.36 mm within measuring range 0-10m)
Long-term stability 0.1%/year
Temperature dependency 0.01%/K
Temperature sensor
Measuring range -5 ... +50C
Accuracy +/- 0.1C
During QuickLog mode with measuring cycles <30 s and during data
download with software SEBAConfig, the accuracy is reduced by up
to +0.1C due to self-warming.
Resolution 0.00325C
Conductivity sensor 4-pole, with automatic compensation of pollutants

Measuring range Total measuring range 0-200mS/cm
Divided into 4 measuring ranges with automatic switching
0 - 200 S/cm; 0.2 - 2 mS / cm;
2 - 20 mS / cm and 20 - 200 mS/cm
Accuracy Measuring range 1: 0...200S +/- 1S

Measuring range 2-4: 0.2...200mS +/- 0.5% of the measuring value
Measuring range 3: 3 S/cm;
Measuring range 4: 30S/cm)
Resolution 16 bit (MR 1: 0.03 S/cm; MR 2: 0.3 S/cm;
Material Probe body made of highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel 1.4539

Conductivity cell: PVC, Graphite
Cable coating: PUR (KTW approved)
Battery compartment: Aluminum
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature -5 ... +60C (non-freezing)
Storage temperature -20+60C
Protection class IP68 (also battery compartment)
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14 ACCESSORIES
Please note that the following accessories and software are not mandatory included in the delivery.
Depending on your order and related order confirmation the following articles and software modules are
either part of the delivery or not part of the delivery.
14.1 Dipper-PT
Hardware:
Top piece with safety lock in sizes 2", 3", 4", 4, "5" and 6"
Key for safety lock
Drying cartridge
SEBA Dual Converter RS232/USB-RS485 (PC/Laptop/HDA Pro)
SEBA BlueCon RS485 Bluetooth Adapter
External battery compartment (4x 1.5V alkaline-manganese)
SlimCom 3G data transmission unit
Software:
SEBAConfig (Operation software)

SEBA Modem Configurator (Configuration software for SEBA modems))
SEBAConfigApp (Operation software for Android tablets and Android smartphones)
SEBAConfigPDA (Operation software for SEBA HDA)
DEMASole (Software for automatic data retrieval)
DEMASvis (Software for graphical and tabular visualization of measuring data)
14.2 Dipper-PTEC
Hardware and software like mentioned in chapter 14.1 plus:
EC calibration set for conductivity sensor

Consisting of:
- 460 ml 1.413 mS standard
- calibration jar with snap cap
- cleaning brush
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15 DISPOSAL
Disposal of old devices within the member countries of the European Union
In accordance with the European Union directive 2002/96/EG, SEBA takes back old devices and disposes of
them appropriately.
Disposal in all other countries

Dispose of old devices appropriately.
Consider the laws for disposal of old electronic devices that are applicable in your country.
Important notice
Do not dispose of old devices or batteries in the ordinary
domestic waste!
For information on used materials, please see chapter

Technical Data.
For further information on returning old devices, please contact:
SEBA Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG

Gewerbestrasse 61 a
87600 Kaufbeuren
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 8341 9648-0
Fax: +49 (0) 8341 9648-48
info@seba.de
WEEE Reg.-No.: 33649137
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Support by SEBA Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG
As we are interested in a continuous improvement and extension of our products, you are
always welcome to send us your questions.
Notify us about occurring bugs or send your requests to: support@seba.de

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5 INSTALLATION OF Dipper-PTEC ........................................................ - 10 -

6 POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................ - 14 -

8 FIRST INSTALLATION ........................................................................ - 21 -

9 CONFIGURATION OF TELEMETRIC DATA TRANSMISSION ................. - 68 -

10 VISIT MEASURING SITE .................................................................... - 95 -

10.4 Download data ................................................................................................................... - 97 -

11 SEBAConfig CLASSIC VIEW ................................................................ - 99 -

12 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. - 118 -

13 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................... - 120 -

14 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. - 122 -

15 DISPOSAL ....................................................................................... - 123 -

Consider the technical specifications in chapter 13 when using the device.

Example of use: Ground Water

min. water level

Example of use: Ground Water

min. water level

Example of use: surface water Pressure sensor measuring range e.g.

Dipper-PT (water level and temperature measurement)

GSM or GPRS data retrieval (requires DEMASole and a retrieval modem)

Temperature measurement (Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC):

Pressure measurement (Dipper-PT and Dipper-PTEC):

Conductivity measurement (only Dipper-PTEC):

Salinity (only Dipper-PTEC):

TDS (only Dipper-PTEC):

Density (only Dipper-PTEC):

3 SAFETY AND DANGER INSTRUCTIONS

Keep the user manual for future operation!

Warning: Situation that might result in injury or death.

Attention: Situation that might result in damage to the device.

Important notice: Important notice and additional information.

Working with electrical voltage

2. The drying cartridge has to be hung vertically downwards!

4.2 Determination of mounting height

The system length S in this example and often

In order to record water level changes without

4.3 Mounting Dipper-PT

Approach for monitoring wells 1, 2 and 3

Securing the Dipper-PT can be performed with a safety rope.

2. The drying cartridge has to be hung vertically downwards!

5.1 Connecting the battery compartment

c) At what depth the conductivity and temperature measurement shall be taken?

5.3 Determination of mounting height

The system length S in this example and

In order to record water level changes

5.4 Mounting Dipper-PTEC

Approach for monitoring wells 1, 2 and 3

Securing the Dipper-PTEC can be performed with a safety rope.

The Dipper-PT can be supplied by the following ways:

c) SlimCom 3G (separately available) with:

6.1.1 Power Management Dipper-PT

Warning threshold: When exceeding this threshold, data logging will

We recommend to change the alkaline-manganese batteries of the external battery compartment or

6.1.2 Maximum battery runtime Dipper-PT

6.1.2.2 Dipper-PT in QuickLog mode (measuring cycle < 30 seconds)

The Dipper-PTEC can be supplied by the following ways:

a) external battery compartment with:

b) SlimCom 3G (separately available) with:

6.2.1 Power Management Dipper-PTEC

Warning threshold: When exceeding this threshold, data logging will

We recommend to change the alkaline-manganese batteries of the external battery