WLM0010A - Combination Water Level Meter & Reed Switch Probe

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Combo Water Level Meter &

Reed Switch Instruction Manual
The RST Combination Digital Water Level Meter & Magnetic Settlement System Reed Switch Probe
(Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch) is designed to measure both water elevation and magnetic
ring elevation in borehole, standpipes, or wells.
The Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch employs a high accuracy, NBS traceable, Teflon or
polyethylene coated, non-stretch, flat tape that is permanently marked in 1/100ft. and/or 1mm graduations.
Water elevation or magnetic ring elevation can be read from the tape. It is featured with a shrouded
stainless probe, LEDs, and a buzzer. The moisture resistant electronics and a standard 9-volt battery are
housed in the reel hub.
Both the tape and the probe are supplied on a sturdy winding reel with a braking system. The brake is
applied by tightening the thumbscrew on the back side of the reel frame. The Combo Water Level Meter
& Reed Switch’s serial number and tape length are labeled on the sticker at the front of the reel flange.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION FOR DIGITAL WATER LEVEL METER

The RST Digital Water Level Meter is designed to measure the elevation of groundwater in borehole,
standpipes and wells. The probe acts like a normally open switch that closes when submerged into water.
When the switch closes, the electrical circuit is completed, causing a beeping sound and LED flashing on
the electronics readout on the reel.
Measuring water elevation

To measure water elevation in boreholes, standpipes or wells:
1. Press the ON button to turn on the Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch.
2. Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch will initially beep 3 times and a number of LEDs
(depending on the battery level) will flash 3 times to indicate the current battery level. If there
is only 1 or 2 LEDs flashing, the battery should be replaced soon.
3. Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch will then turn into stand-by mode and the far left LED
will keep flashing.
(The Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch will shut off automatically if there is no activity for 2
minutes.)
4. Lower the probe into borehole, standpipe, or well.
5. Once the probe comes in contact with a conductive fluid, the buzzer will emit a single long
beep and a number of LEDs will flash depending on the conductive level of the fluid.
Note: The beeping sound can be turned off by pressing the ON button once and turned back on by
pressing the ON button another time.
6. The distance to the water from the top of the casing or a reference point can be read from the
tape.
Adjusting sensitivity of the water lever meter

The sensitivity of the water level meter is pre-adjusted at mid level. If the probe is submerged into fluid
with low conductivity, the LEDs on the water level meter will flash but the buzzer may not beep. The user
may choose to increase the sensitivity of the water level meter to make the buzzer beep as well.
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1. Place the probe in contact with low conductivity fluid. (ie only LEDs flash but no buzzer beeps)
2. Press and hold the ON button for at least 3 to 4 seconds to begin adjusting the sensitivity.
3. Continue holding the ON button, the LEDs will flash from left to right to indicate that the sensitivity of
the water level meter is adjusting from weak to strong.
4. Release the ON button as soon as the buzzer beeps. Failure to do so may require to repeat the
process again.
5. The sensitivity of the water level meter has been adjusted.
Measuring Temperature reading (Optional)

To take a temperature reading:
1. Connect a handheld temperature meter to the Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch using the
supplied interface cable (optional).
2. Turn on the handheld temperature meter.
3. Take a reading. The display will show temperature in degrees Centigrade to two decimal places
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION FOR MAGNETIC SETTLEMENT SYSTEM REED

SWITCH PROBE
The RST Magnetic Settlement System - Reed Switch Probe is a simple, reliable system designed to
monitor settlement or heave in rock, soil and different types of manmade structures. The system consists
of an access pipe, target magnets, probe and readout unit.
The probe also acts like a normally open, simple reed switch that closes upon entering the magnetic field
of the target anchor. A two-conductor tape serves to both lower the probe and connect the probe to the
circuit board. The switch closes upon entering magnetic field, the signal amplified, causing a beeping
sound and LED flashing on the electronics readout on the reel. Anchor elevation is then read directly from
the tape.
Magnets are arranged within the anchor to yield a uniform, axial magnetic field with a well-defined null
zone. Ceramic magnets, rather than ferrous magnets, are used for their consistent magnetic properties:
• There is no significant change in field strength with time.
• The magnets are unaffected by most groundwater regimes.
• There is no appreciable difference in field strength with temperature.
• Field strength is unaffected by impact.
Like an inclinometer installation, Reed Switch Probe utilize the bottom of the borehole as a reference
datum. Typically, the borehole is drilled to stable ground and a datum reference magnet installed. If site
conditions preclude the use of the bottom of the borehole as a datum, optical survey methods must be
used at the borehole collar.
Settlement or heave is determined by comparing subsequent readings to the initial datum readings.
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Measuring magnetic rings elevation

To measure magnetic rings elevation in boreholes, standpipes or wells:
1. Press the ON button to turn on the Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch.
2. Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch will initially beeps 3 times and a number of LEDs
(depending on the battery level) will flashes 3 times to indicate the current battery status. If
there is only 1 or 2 LEDs flashing, the battery should be replaced soon.
3. Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch will then turn into stand-by mode and the far left LED
will keep flashing.
(The Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch will shut off automatically if there is no activity for 2
minutes.)
4. Lower the probe into borehole, standpipe, or well.
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5. Once the probe comes in contact with magnetic field, the buzzer will beep continuously at a
fast rate and the LEDs will flash from both ends toward center.
6. Read the mark on the tape to determine the Anchor elevation.
Replacing with the new Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch electronic (If
applicable)
1. Remove the old Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch electronic unit including the housing.
2. Unplug the electronic connector that is connected to the tape.
3. Plug the electronic connector from the new Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch electronic to the
tape.
4. Replace the new Combo Water Level Meter & Reed Switch electronic with the housing onto the reel’s
flange.
5. Replace the instruction sticker onto the reel’s flange with the new instruction sticker.
Cleaning Instructions
If the probe stops detecting water, there may be carbonate or sulphate from hard water which has coated
the probe. If so, please follow the instructions below to clean the probe. User should also clean the probe
periodically to ensure full functionality.
1. Submerge the bottom half of the probe in Muriatic Acid, (HCl) for 10 seconds. Muriatic Acid should be
available at hardware stores.
2. Thoroughly rinse the probe in clean water
3. Dry the probe using a clean, dry, cloth
4. Test to see if the treatment has been effective
Cautions
 Never allow water to freeze at the probe.
Resulting pressures can destroy the housing seals and sensor.
 Use the Instrument between -10 degrees Centigrade and +40 degrees Centigrade.
 Remove batteries during long-term storage.
 9-volt Alkaline cell is recommended.
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Combo Water Level Meter &

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION FOR DIGITAL WATER LEVEL METER

Measuring water elevation

Adjusting sensitivity of the water lever meter

Measuring Temperature reading (Optional)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION FOR MAGNETIC SETTLEMENT SYSTEM REED

Measuring magnetic rings elevation

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