12V Power Reel Operating Instructions
High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation
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Model 101
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Operation of the Controller
1. Set the speed dial on zero.
2. Connect to a 12V DC power supply using the clips provided.
3. Slowly turn the speed dial clockwise or counterclockwise
until the motor just starts to turn.
Controller
Input Ratings
10 - 16V DC @ 25A
Front Panel Controls
Speed dial: starts and stops motor, adjusts motor speed and
direction of rotation
Reset: 25A rating
Ambient Temperature Conditions
Temperature: 0 - 40˚C
Humidity: 90% RH or less, non-condensing
Motor
Lubrication
The shaft bearings contain grease fittings. After one year,
insert multipurpose chassis grease, and re-apply once per
year. The gear box is lubricated for life, and should never
need to be lubed.
Servicing
Disconnect power source from motor and any accessory
devices and allow motor to come to a complete stand still
Note: The Power Reel can use heat embossed polyethylene flat
tape or Solinst laser-marked PVDF flat tape
Caution: Motor must be grounded in accordance with the
national electrical code and local codes by trained
personnel to prevent serious electrical shocks.
Ensure the air in-take fan at the end of the motor is
clear.
If down-hole component gets stuck, do not use power
motor. To avoid injury, turn motor off immediately,
and attempt retrieval manually.
Water Level Meter Operation
Equipment Check
1. The level of sensitivity can be adjusted higher or lower by
turning the switch clockwise or counter clockwise.
2. Depress the Battery Test button to test the battery and
circuitry.
3. Submerse the probe in tap water. This completes the circuit
and activates the buzzer and light.
Water Level Measurement
The zero measurement point is at the tip of the sensor pin,
located at the centre of the P2 Probes, and where the black
Delrin tip meets the stainless steel body of the P7 Probes.
The light and buzzer activate when the zero point enters water.
To ensure accuracy, lower and raise the probe a few times and
then record the depth measurement from the tape at the top
of the well.
Using the Tape Guide
Feed the tape into and out of the well using the groove in the
top of the Tape Guide.
The tape guide has been designed to:
• improve accuracy when reading water levels,
• easily obtain repeatable measurements,
• prevent tape being cut by well casing,
•allow the tape and probe to hang straight from the side of
the well.
When using the tape guide, the measuring point is offset from
the top of casing. To adjust your measurements to the top of the
casing, simply subtract the amount indicated on the front of the
tape guide (i.e. 6 cm or 2/10 ft.).
Tape Guide
Fit onto well
casing
Measurement Point
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Lowering the Tape
When lowering the tape, the speed will be about 2 ft/s,
increasing by 2 ft/s for each additional 1000 ft of tape down-
hole. To reduce the speed increase during lowering, turn the
speed dial down gradually. If the speed dial is at its lowest
setting (1) and the speed is still too fast, decrease the speed
by reversing the reel direction (i.e. rewind). This serves as a
dynamic brake, and enables you to stop at the desired depth.
Retrieving the Tape
When rewinding the tape, the speed also depends on the length
of tape down-hole. At maximum depth (for longer tapes with
5000 ft down-hole), the speed will be less than 0.2 ft/s, even
at the maximum speed setting (8). The speed will gradually
increase to 2 ft/s as the tape winds closer to the top of the well.
