LeakLess PDL-AG - Operating Manual

LeakLess PDL-AG – Operating Manual
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LeakLess PDL-AG
Advanced industrial GPRS data logger
Operating Manual
LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

Safety instructions
This manual contains instructions which must be observed to ensure your own personal safety and to avoid damage to
devices and machinery. The instructions are highlighted with a warning triangle and are shown as follows according to
the degree of endangerment
Warning – means that death, serious injury or considerable damage to property can result if the
appropriate safety measures are not taken.
Caution – means that light injury or damage to property can result if the appropriate safety measures
are not taken.
Note – is an important piece of information about the product, how to use the product, or the relevant
section of the documentation to which attention is to be drawn.
Installation, commissioning and operation safety

If the devices are not used properly or for purposes for which they were not intended, they may become hazardous arising
from the application through incorrect installation or adjustment. For these reasons, only trained personnel authorised
by the application operator may install, connect electrically, commission, operate and maintain the measuring system.
Trained personnel must have read and understood these Operating Instructions and heed the instructions. Any changes
and repairs to the devices may only be performed if the Operating Instructions expressly permit this. The manufacturer
shall not accept any liability for damage arising from improper use or if the device is used for not intended purposes.
Qualified personnel
"Qualified personnel" means those who are familiar with the installation, mounting, commissioning and operation of the
product. They must have the following, appropriate qualifications for their activities:
• Training or instruction/authorization in operating and maintaining devices and systems according to the safety
regulations for electrical circuits, high pressures and aggressive as well as hazardous media.
• For explosion-proof devices: Training or instruction/authorization in carrying out work on electrical circuits for
hazardous systems.
• Training and instruction in maintenance and use of adequate safety equipment according to safety regulations.
• Should be trained in first aid.
Disclaimer of liability
We have checked this manual to ensure that the contents comply with the described hardware and software. However,
deviations cannot be excluded. We can therefore assume no responsibility for the total compliance of these contents. The
details and information in this manual are regularly controlled, and any corrections and amendments which may prove to
be necessary are included in subsequent editions. We welcome any suggestions for improvement.
Inspection
• Check for mechanical damage due to possible improper handling during shipment. All claims for damage are to
be made promptly to the shipper.
• Make sure the scope and the information on the of delivery corresponds to the ordering information

Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................4
Purpose of this Operating Manual ................................................................................................................. 4
Applications .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Benefits at a glance ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Key functionalities .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Software support | Web and smartphone apps............................................................................................. 5
Accessories | LeakLess Power Converter and LeakLess Battery Pack ............................................................ 5
2. Description ........................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Device components .................................................................................................................................................6
2.2. Wiring and cable connection ...................................................................................................................................7
USB connector | Power supply connector ..................................................................................................... 7
Analog channel connector .............................................................................................................................. 7
Digital channel connector............................................................................................................................... 8
GSM/GPRS antenna connector ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.3. Overview of human machine interface ....................................................................................................................9
Membrane keyboard ...................................................................................................................................... 9
LED indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Human machine interface capabilities ........................................................................................................... 9
Turning the device on ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Restarting the device...................................................................................................................................... 9
Device software main organization menu .................................................................................................... 10
3. General functions ............................................................................................................................................................11
3.1. Basic measurement mode .....................................................................................................................................12
External affecting parameters ...................................................................................................................... 13
Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2. Interval GPRS mode ...............................................................................................................................................14
Channel choice ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Mode options ............................................................................................................................................... 14
GPRS and alarm configuration...................................................................................................................... 15
Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3. Continuous GPRS mode .........................................................................................................................................17
Channel choice and basic options ................................................................................................................ 17
Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.4. Fast log mode .........................................................................................................................................................19
Channel choice and basic options ................................................................................................................ 19

Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 20

3.5. Alarm configuration ...............................................................................................................................................21
Alarm reporting channel .............................................................................................................................. 21
Alarm reporting time instant ........................................................................................................................ 21
Alarm configuration per channel per input type .......................................................................................... 21
Alarm triggering screen ................................................................................................................................ 21
Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 23
3.6. General settings .....................................................................................................................................................24
Communication related settings .................................................................................................................. 24
Security settings ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Alarm reporting addresses ........................................................................................................................... 25
Language choice ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Measurement related parameters ............................................................................................................... 25
LCD settings .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Main feature testing ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 27
3.7. Channel configuration ............................................................................................................................................28
Channel factors and types ............................................................................................................................ 28
Analog signal calibration .............................................................................................................................. 29
Digital signal setting ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Measurement units ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 30
3.8. General info ...........................................................................................................................................................31
Device identification..................................................................................................................................... 31
Date and time ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Device status ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Menu diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 32
3.9. Plotting ...................................................................................................................................................................33
Analog input plotting.................................................................................................................................... 33
Digital input plotting .................................................................................................................................... 33
3.10. Inputting sequences ...............................................................................................................................................34
Number sequence dialog ............................................................................................................................. 34
String sequence dialog ................................................................................................................................. 34
Date and time input dialogs ......................................................................................................................... 34
4. Additional notes ..............................................................................................................................................................35
4.1. SIM card placement and initial configuration ........................................................................................................35
Necessary related parameters ..................................................................................................................... 35
4.2. Mounting ...............................................................................................................................................................36

1. Introduction
LeakLess PDL-AG is an industrial data logger intended for measuring and either locally or remotely monitoring various
parameters significant for successful operation of various types of industrial systems. It is highly flexible solution
supporting integration with wide range of probes and devices which deliver standard analog or digital signal outputs.
Purpose of this Operating Manual

These instructions contain all the information you need for mounting, configuring, commissioning and using the device.
It is aimed both at personnel performing mechanical installation of the device, connecting it electronically, configuring
parameters and commissioning it, as well as service and maintenance engineers.
Applications
Device can be applied and however not limited to the following applications
• Monitoring of water distribution network as a whole
• Design and calibration of hydraulic models
• Optimization of water distribution processes
• Pressure and flow measurement
• Level monitoring and control
• Detection and localization of leakages and defects
• Remote monitoring of distant locations
• Support for smart water distribution management
Benefits at a glance
Examples of benefits gained by employment of the device are
• Real-time monitoring via wireless data transfer link
• Long-term autonomy driven by low power consumption
• Remote re-configuration support via two-way communication channel
• Fully configurable directly on the device via large LCD with no need for PC
• Fast and easy deployment and configuration
• Cost effective solution
• Advanced PC independent human machine interface
Key functionalities
The key functionalities are summarized in the following notes
• 2 multifunctional analog voltage/current input channels for pressure/flow/other signal measurement
• 2 multifunctional digital input channels for impulse flow/immersion/openness/other signal tracking
• GPRS support for real-time tracking and/or with arbitrary reporting period
• Fast logging support for transient detection
• Advanced human machine interface with graphic display for configuration and plotting
• Remote monitoring and device configuration via web and smartphone apps

• Rechargeable batteries through different LeakLess accessories or USB link

• Support for continuous power supply
• IP 67 device protection
Software support | Web and smartphone apps

The accompanied web and smartphone software supports the following features
• Interactive map supporting visualization of device locations
• Graph visualization with zooming, export and note adding support
• Fast inspection of daily cumulative values
• Real-time measurement tracking
• Statistics analysis of measured data
• Active warning system and history overview for alarms
• Support for uploading up to 3 additional files alongside each installed device (.png, .jpg, .pdf)
• Multiple locations side-by-side plotting support
• DMA zone management with algebraic manipulations between locations or channels
• Full account administration with assignable permission levels
Accessories | LeakLess Power Converter and LeakLess Battery Pack

The accompanied accessories provide
• Support continuous supply of LeakLess PDL-AG device
• Support for recharging of batteries of LeakLess PDL-AG device
• IP 67 device protection
• Simple on pipe installation

2. Description
2.1. Device components
Membrane keyboard with 7

Connector for USB linking buttons and 2 LED indicators
or battery charging
Connectors for
Analog inputs
(CH1 & CH2)
LCD display
Connectors for
Connector for an
Digital channels
external antenna
(CH1 & CH2)
The main components of the device are:

• ASA plastic enclosure
• LCD display
• Membrane keyboard with 7 buttons and 2 LED indicators
• Connectors for input channels – 2 analog and 2 digital
• Connector for USB linking or battery charging
• Connector for an external antenna
Weight:
• 590 g (≈ 1.301 lb)
Ingress protection:
• Enclosure: IP67/IP68/ Connectors: IP68
Connectors and caps:
• USB/Power supply connector – M12 male; 5 pins; right angle; front panel mount; connector cap with chain
• Analog input connector (2x) – M12 female; 4 pins; right angle; front panel mount; connector cap with chain
• Digital input connector (2x) – M12 female; 3 pins; right angle; front panel mount; connector cap with chain
• GSM/GPRS antenna connector

2.2. Wiring and cable connection
USB connector | Power supply connector

This multiple-purpose connector supports two main functionalities of the device including battery charging capabilities as
well as by-wire data transmission over the USB link. Pinout schematic and electrical wiring of the device side connector
and accompanied cable connector is given in the following table.
Device connector Accompanied cable connector

Pinout schematic
Connector Cable
Electrical wiring
USB D+ PIN 1 Brown

USB POW PIN 2 White
USB D- PIN 3 Blue
GND PIN 4 Black
VCC (10 … 32 VDC) PIN 5 Grey
Analog channel connector

This connector enables connection of voltage and current inputs. The table in the sequel gives the pinout schematic and
electrical wiring of the device side connector and accompanied cable connector.

Pinout schematic
Connector Cable
GND PIN 1 Brown
Electrical
wiring
VCC 15 VDC PIN 2 White

Voltage input (0 … 10 V) PIN 3 Blue
Current input (4 … 20) PIN 4 Black

Digital channel connector

This connector supports digital inputs and outputs. The table in the sequel gives the pinout schematic and electrical wiring
of the device side connector and accompanied cable connector.

Pinout schematic
Connector Cable
GND PIN 1 Brown
Electrical
wiring
– PIN 2 –
Input PIN 3 Blue
Output PIN 4 Black
GSM/GPRS antenna connector

The table in the sequel gives the pinout schematic and electrical wiring of the device side connector and accompanied
cable connector.

Pinout schematic
Connector Cable
Electrical
wiring
Antenna PIN 1 -
GND PIN 2 -

2.3. Overview of human machine interface
Membrane keyboard
LED indicators for
LCD display area fast diagnostics
Navigation arrow keys

Special keys:
• F – function key
• BACK – backwards navigation key
• • – choice (DOT) key
Seven buttons of the membrane keyboard consist of two main groups of keys:
• 4 navigation keys – navigation arrows enable an intuitive through-menu navigation
• 3 special keys – complement navigation keys for full installation, configuration and commissioning support
LED indicators
• Power supply – indicates when device is connected to some external power source and hence in re-charging state
• Communication link – indicates communication activity over GSM/GPRS link
Human machine interface capabilities

The device contains an advanced interface enabling configuration of various parameters of the device related to
measurement procedure, communication link, alarms or other general device parameters, as well as enabling inputting
sequences of integer and decimal numbers, alpha-numeric seq., data and time.
Turning the device on

The device turns on by pushing any button of the membrane keyboard.
Restarting the device

The device restarts by pushing arrow buttons    keeping them pushed for 2s. After requesting the restart, the
awaking procedure can last up to 10s.

Device software main organization menu

The main menu of the on-board software is consisting of seven submenus. Each is briefly described in the sequel.
Main Menu General description
Measure
Provides support for direct plain measurement without communicating the

measured information to any additional entities or storing them anywhere
Typical usage: quick measurement, verification of wiring
Int. GPRS
Provides support for remote measurement monitoring via GPRS

communication link with arbitrary data delivery interval
Typical usage: remote measurement monitoring, verification of connectivity
Cont. GPRS
Provides support for remote measurement monitoring via GPRS

communication link with data delivery in real-time
Typical usage: real-time remote measurement monitoring, verification of
connectivity
Fast Log
Provides support for fast logging of measurements
Typical usage: detection of transient behaviour
Settings
Provides support for reviewing and configuration of general parameters
Typical usage: verification of various device features, configuration of

connectivity, choice of language, user interface setting
CH Config
Provides support for detailed configuration of input channels including analog

and digital inputs
Typical usage: configuration of input channels, input channel calibration
Info
Provides main information of the device
Typical usage: device identification, battery/charging status, date & time

3. General functions
Four operation modes supported:
• Basic – plain measurements (no data recording/no data transmission)
• Continuous – real-time GSM/GPRS monitoring (programmable recording period/real-time transmission)
• Interval – interval GSM/GPRS monitoring (programmable recording period/programmable transmission period)
• Fast log – fast recording (programmable recording period/no data transmission)
The overall software is organized in

• Main organization menu
• First level submenu
• Second level submenu
• Inputting sequence dialogs
Main menu Measure Int. GPRS Cont.

Navigation keys: GPRS Fast Log Settings CH Config
 and  Info
First level menu … …

Navigation keys: … … …
… … …
 and  … …
… …
Second level
menu  …..  …..  …..  …..  …..  …..
Navigation keys:  …..  …..  …..  …..  …..  …..
 and 
Input string sequence Input numeric sequence Input time

Inputting
sequences • Plain text • Integer
• Extended text • Float Input date

3.1. Basic measurement mode
Appears when choosing choice Measure in the main menu by pressing DOT button.
Action Description
Navigation through this organization menu using arrow buttons  and 
• Real-time tracking of pressure measurement for channels 1 and 2

• Special functionalities supported:
o F – plotting/visualization of measured channels
• *Real-time tracking of flow measurement for channels 1 and 2
• *Real-time tracking of total flow measurement for channels 1 and 2
• *Real-time tracking of digital input for channels 1 and 2

• Special functionalities supported:
o F – plotting/visualization of measured channels
* (flow, total flow and digital input map the same input signal)
Sampling interval Transmission Transmission

Operating modes Sampling interval
resolution interval interval resolution
Basic 1s – – –
Monitoring configurable in terms of mode of operation and the accompanied:

Configurable
• Recording period – the adaptable intervals dependant on chosen mode of operation
features
• Transmission period – the adaptable intervals dependant on chosen mode of operation

External affecting parameters
Parameter Parameter type [range] Parameter reconfiguration support menu

Language choice [HRV/ENG] Settings  Language  Language
Flow avg. time 5
integer [0 … 10 ] s Settings  Meas. Params  Flow avg. time
CHX P. factor decimal [0 … 10 ] 6
CH Config  CHX factors  CHX P. factor
CHX F. factor decimal [0 … 10 ] 6
CH Config  CHX factors  CHX F. factor
Pressure input choice [0-10V/4-20mA] CH Config  CHX input  Pressure input
CHX offset sign choice [+/–] CH Config  CHX P. offset  CHX offset sign
CHX offset decimal [0 … 10 ] 6
CH Config  CHX P. offset  CHX offset
CHX total flow decimal [0 … 10 ] 10
CH Config  Set totalizer  CHX total flow
Pressure unit choice [Bar/Pa/Psi] CH Config  Measure units  Pressure unit
Flow unit 3
choice [l/m /gal] CH Config  Measure units  Flow unit
Menu diagram
Main menu
Navigation keys: Measure
 and 
First level menu

Navigation keys:        
Pressure Flow Total flow Digital
 and 
Second level
menu … … … …
Navigation keys: … … … …
 and 

3.2. Interval GPRS mode
Appears when choosing choice Int. GPRS in the main menu by pressing DOT button.
Channel choice
Navigation through first level menus using arrow buttons  and 

Channels
Tracked input [*]
• Choice of type of inputs and accompanied tracked channels

• ‘*’ – represents chosen channel-input type pair
Mode options
Navigation through second level menus using arrow buttons  and 
Options - Log
Log [OFF]
• Logging into the local memory of the device is turned off.

• The state can be changed by pushing DOT button.
• Logging into the local memory of the device is turned on

•
Log [ON]
Additional options show up including

i. Alarm – [OFF/GPRS/SMS/MAIL]
ii. Interval – [1 s … 9999 s]
• The state can be changed by pushing DOT button
Options - GPRS
GPRS [OFF]
• Delivery using GPRS communication link is turned off.

• The state can be changed by pushing DOT button.
• Delivery using GPRS communication link is turned on

GPRS [ON]
• Additional options show up including

i. Alarm – [OFF/GPRS/SMS/MAIL]
ii. Interval – [1 s … 9999 s]

Options – Interval
• Description: measurement period/sampling interval

• The state can be changed by pushing DOT button hence entering
the integer numeric inputting sequence dialog
Interval
Sampling interval Sampling interval resolution

1 s … 9999 s 1s
GPRS and alarm configuration

GPRS Options
Navigation through second level menus using arrow buttons  and 
• Description: reference time within a day for delivering data

Send at

the time inputting sequence dialog
• Description: data delivery period/transmission interval using

GPRS communication link
Repeat every

the time inputting sequence dialog
Transmission interval Transmission interval resolution

1 min … 24 h 1s
Alarm configuration is presented into more details below.

SIM pin integer [4] Settings  Network  SIM pin
Network APN string [30] Settings  Network  Network APN
GSM retry count integer [0 … 99] Settings  GSM  GSM retry count
GSM wait time integer [0 … 99] s Settings  GSM  GSM wait time
Username char [30] Settings  Credentials  Username
Password char [30] Settings  Credentials  Password
SMS number integer [15] Settings  Alarm report  SMS number
MAIL address char [30] Settings  Alarm report  MAIL address
Pressure wait 5
integer [0 … 10 ] ms Settings  Meas. Params  Pressure wait

Flow avg. time integer [0 … 105] s Settings  Meas. Params  Flow avg. time
CHX P. factor decimal [0 … 10 ] 6
CH Config  CHX factors  CHX P. factor
Flow or digital choice [FLOW-ACT/DIGITAL-ACT] CH Config  CHX input  Flow or digital
CHX total flow decimal [0 … 1010] CH Config  Set totalizer  CHX total flow
Dig. output X choice [ON/OFF] CH Config  Dig. outputs  Dig. output X
Flow unit 3
Including all alarm related parameters (check section Alarm configuration)
Menu diagram
Main menu
Navigation keys: Int. GPRS
 and 
First level menu

       
Navigation keys:
Channels Options GPRS Opt. Alarms
 and 
Second level
menu … … …
Navigation keys: … … …
 and 

3.3. Continuous GPRS mode
Appears when choosing choice Cont. GPRS in the main menu by pressing DOT button.
Channel choice and basic options
Navigation between menus using arrow buttons  and 

Channels
Tracked input [*]

Options – Interval
• Description: represents both
i. measurement period/sampling interval
ii. data delivery period/transmission interval
Interval

Sampling/delivery interval Sampling/delivery interval resolution

1 s … 9999 s 1s
Options – Alarm
• Description: alarm type

•
Alarm
Alarm choice types – [OFF/GPRS/SMS/MAIL]


Since continuous GPRS provides support for real-time monitoring, the interval parameter represents both sampling period
and data delivery period. The rationale states that the measurement is sent over the communication link immediately
after the measurement is acquired. Alarm configuration is presented into more details below.

SIM pin integer [4] Settings  Network  SIM pin
Network APN string [30] Settings  Network  Network APN
GSM retry count integer [0 … 99] Settings  GSM  GSM retry count
GSM wait time integer [0 … 99] s Settings  GSM  GSM wait time

Username char [30] Settings  Credentials  Username

Password char [30] Settings  Credentials  Password
SMS number integer [15] Settings  Alarm report  SMS number
MAIL address char [30] Settings  Alarm report  MAIL address
Pressure wait 5
Flow avg. time integer [0 … 10 ] s 5
Settings  Meas. Params  Flow avg. time
CHX P. factor decimal [0 … 106] CH Config  CHX factors  CHX P. factor
Flow or digital choice [FLOW-ACT/DIGITAL-ACT] CH Config  CHX input  Flow or digital
CHX total flow decimal [0 … 10 ] 10
CH Config  Set totalizer  CHX total flow
Dig. output X choice [ON/OFF] CH Config  Dig. outputs  Dig. output X
Flow unit 3
Including all alarm related parameters (check section Alarm configuration)
Menu diagram
Main menu
Navigation keys: Cont.
 and  GPRS
First level menu

     
Navigation keys:
Channels Options Alarms
 and 
Second level
menu … …
Navigation keys: … …
 and 

3.4. Fast log mode
Appears when choosing choice Fast Log in the main menu by pressing DOT button.
Channel choice and basic options
Navigation between menus using arrow buttons  and 

Channels
Tracked input [*]

Options 1
• Description: represents the file organization on the SD card

Storage file organization

i. Meas. per file – maximal number of measurements per file.
Afterwards, the new file is created and data is stored in it.
Parameter type – the integer numeric value from the interval
[105 … 1010]
ii. Folder name – name of the folder on SD card in which the
logged data needs to be stored
Parameter type – char[15] string sequence
Options 2
• Description: represents measurement period/sampling interval

• Parameter type: integer from range [0 … 103]
Interval
Sampling interval Sampling interval resolution

50 ms … 999 ms 1 ms

GPRS communication link is not intended to be used in this mode of operation.
Alarms are not intended to be used in this mode of operation.

Pressure wait 5

CHX P. factor decimal [0 … 106] CH Config  CHX factors  CHX P. factor

Menu diagram
Main menu
 and 
First level menu

Navigation keys:      
Channels Options 1 Options 2.
 and 
Second level
menu … … …
Navigation keys: … … …
 and 

3.5. Alarm configuration
Alarm reporting channel

Alarms appearance information can be configured (not) to be delivered by setting the Alarm of Options screen in First
level menu to some of the following states:
• OFF – all the alarm types are disabled
• GPRS – the alarms are to be reported using GPRS communication link and visualized in LeakLess tools supporting
remote monitoring of the devices
• MAIL – the alarms are to be reported to some e-mail address
• SMS – the alarms are to be reported to some telephone number
The alarm reporting channel can be chosen under the menus and modes of operation as follows:
Mode of operation Parameter range Parameter reconfiguration support menu

Int. GPRS [OFF/GPRS/MAIL/SMS] Int. GPRS  Options  Alarm
Cont. GPRS [OFF/GPRS/MAIL/SMS] Cont. GPRS  Options  Alarm
Alarm reporting time instant

Alarm information delivery is executed immediately after appearance of the alarm value, i.e., triggering of the alarm and
its transfer through the alarm reporting channel is not related to any configuration of the GPRS data delivery/transmission.
Alarm configuration per channel per input type

Alarm triggering setup screens are not visible if the alarms are turned off.
Once the alarms are turned on, new screen for each of the chosen tracked channel-input type pair shows up in the second
level menu.
• If a single channel-input type pair is chosen to be tracked (let it be CH1 Pressure), then only a single
screen of the first level menu called Alarm CH1-P will show up.
Example • If all channel-input type pairs are chosen to be tracked (CH1 Pressure, CH2 Pressure, CH1
Flow/Digital, CH2 Flow/Digital), then four screens of the first level menu called Alarm CH1-P, Alarm
CH2-P, Alarm CH1-F and Alarm CH2-F will show up.
Alarm triggering screen

Alarms of Pressure or Flow channels can be triggered by any of the following three appearances
• MAX – measured value overshoots the maximal allowed value of some channel-input type pair
• MIN – measured value undershoots the minimal allowed value of some channel-input type pair
• DEL – measured value achieves change of value of some channel-input type pair
Below we provide more detailed explanation of each of the pre-set possibilities of alarm triggering combinations.

State [OFF]
• Although some alarm reporting channel is turned on, this setting will
disable alarm triggering on the corresponding channel-input type pair
State [1]
• Alarm is triggered by overshooting MAX set value
• Parameter type: float from range [0 … 106]
• The state can be changed by pushing DOT button hence entering the
float value inputting sequence dialog
State [2]
• Alarm is triggered by undershooting MIN set value
State [3]
• Alarm is triggered by overshooting MAX or undershooting MIN set
value
State [4]
• Alarm is triggered by achieving rapid change exceeding DEL in absolute
value
State [5]
• Alarm is triggered by overshooting MAX set value or exhibiting rapid
change exceeding DEL in absolute value
State [6]
• Alarm is triggered by undershooting MIN set value or exhibiting rapid
change exceeding DEL in absolute value
State [7]
• Alarm is triggered by overshooting MAX set value, undershooting MIN
set value, or exhibiting rapid change exceeding DEL in absolute value

On the other hand, alarms of Digital channels can be triggered by any of the following three appearances
State [OFF]
• Although some alarm reporting channel is turned on, this setting will
disable alarm triggering on the corresponding channel-input type pair
State [ EDGE]
• Alarm is triggered by rising edge of the digital input signal
State [ EDGE]
• Alarm is triggered by falling edge of the digital input signal
State [ EDGE]
• Alarm is triggered by either rising or falling edges of the digital input

signal
Menu diagram
First level menu

 and  Alarm CH1 P Alarm CH2 P Alarm CH1 F/D Alarm CH2 F/D
Second level
menu … … … …
 and 

3.6. General settings
Appears when choosing choice Settings in the main menu by pressing DOT button.
Communication related settings
Network
• SIM card PIN is necessary information needed for any

functionality based on device data exchange
SIM pin
• Parameter type: integer[4]

the integer value inputting sequence dialog
• Access Point Name (APN) is also necessary information needed

Network APN
for any functionality based on device data exchange

• Parameter type: char[30]
the string inputting sequence dialog
GSM
• Represents maximal allowed number of GSM connection retry

GSM retry
upon unsuccessful network connection

count
• Parameter range: [0 … 99]

•
GSM wait time
Represents maximal allowed time for waiting for the response of

the GSM network upon the GSM link device request
• Parameter range: [0 … 99]
Security settings
Credentials
• Username serves for device identification in accordance to
Username
security aspects of the communication protocol

• Password complements the username based identification in

Password
accordance to security aspects of the communication protocol


Alarm reporting addresses
Alarm report
• SMS number serves for reporting the alarm information as an
SMS number
SMS message to the SIM with the accompanied phone number

• Parameter type: integer[15]
• MAIL address serves for reporting the alarm information as a
MAIL address
mail message to the email address at hand

Language choice
Language
• Language of the user interface of the device

• Supported languages – [ENG/HRV]
Language
i. ENG – English language

ii. HRV – Croatian language
Measurement related parameters
Meas. params
• Period of active power supply of the analog input for the case of
Pressure wait
supplying the probe directly from the device internal battery

• Parameter type: integer [0 ms … 105 ms]
• Period for averaging the number of impulse in time

Flow avg. time
• Typical usage: averaging period for obtaining estimated flow

information from total flow
• Parameter type: integer [0 s … 103 s]

LCD settings
LCD
• Support for adapting the display interface as per user’s request
in terms of:
i. Lighting – level of brightness of the LCD
Parameter type: [0% … 100%]
Parameter resolution: 10%
LCD
ii. Contrast – intensity of contrast of the LCD

Parameter type: [0% … 100%]
Parameter resolution: 10%
iii. Light duration – maximum inactive period with
lightning of the display being turned on
Parameter type: [0 s … 103 s]
Main feature testing
Testing
GPRS check
• Choice starts the procedure of checking the GPRS communication link

• This includes: powering modem, checking SIM, checking PIN, connecting
to network, connecting to server and exchanging data
SMS check
• Choice starts the procedure of checking the communication via SMS

to network, connecting to server and sending test SMS
MAIL check
• Choice starts the procedure of checking the communication via email

to network, connecting to server and sending email
TIME sync
• Choice starts the procedure of synchronization of device date and time

to network, connecting to server and synchronizing local device date and
time with the server date and time

SIGNAL locate
• Choice starts the procedure of tracking the strength of the GSM/GPRS

network, refreshing it with high frequency enabling operator to locate
the GSM antenna positioning providing best signal strength capabilities,
thus supporting longer period of autonomy of the device battery, as well
as larger overall reliability of the system
• This procedure includes: powering modem, checking SIM, checking PIN,
connecting to network, measuring the signal strength
HARD reset
• Choice starts the procedure of hard reset of the device

• This includes complete device resetting to its initial settings. This action
affects all previous configuration performed on the device.
All tests begin by choosing the according second level menu property. However, apart from the HARD reset which fully
affects the set configuration of the device, none of the other testing possibilities affects current setting in any way.
Menu diagram
Main menu
Navigation keys: Settings
 and 
First level menu

Navigation keys:              
 and  Network GSM Credent Al. Rep. Lang. Meas. P. LCD
Second level
menu … … … … … … …
Navigation keys: … … … … … … …
 and 

3.7. Channel configuration
The device supports four input signals including:

• 2 analog input signals
• 2 digital input signals
Analog inputs can be connected as inputs of the following types:

• Active – meaning that the device can provide power supply for a probe connected to one of analog inputs
• Passive – meaning the opposite of active state
Digital inputs can be connected as inputs of the following types:
• Relay logic (presented on the left)

• Transistor logic (presented on the right)
Details about wiring of the analog and digital inputs are provided in Wiring and cable connection subsection.
This submenu appears when choosing CH Config in the main menu by pressing DOT button.
Channel factors and types

In the sequel, pressure related parameters refer to analog inputs, while flow related parameters refer to digital inputs.
However, this does not necessarily limit the considered inputs to pressure or flow measurements.
Channel X configuration (X in {1,2})

• CHX P. factor – denotes analog input multiplication probe factor,
and used for converting electrical input signal measured in [0 …
10V] or [4 … 20 mA] range, to physical measurement
Channel factors
Parameter type: decimal [0 … 106]

Typical usage: pressure measurement, flow measurement
• CHX F. factor – denotes digital input multiplication impulse
factor, and used for converting electrical impulse into
corresponding physical measurement
Typical usage: total flow accumulation

• Pressure input – denotes if electrical input signal is measured in

Channel input
[0 … 10V] or [4 … 20 mA] range

Parameter type: [0-10V/4-20mA]
types
• Flow or Digital – denotes if digital input is to be tracked

cumulatively (as in the vein of impulse flow) or discretely
Parameter type: decimal [FLOW-ACT/DIGITAL-ACT]
Analog signal calibration
Channel X pressure offset

• CHX offset sign – denotes sign of the probe offset value (sign of initial
probe drift)
Parameter type: [+/–]
• CHX offset – denotes absolute analog input offset value
Parameter type: decimal [0 … 106]; with max. 3 decimal places
• Auto zero – denotes automatic calibration procedure which is to be
executed when zero value is to be measured
Digital signal setting
Digital signal setting
• CHX Total flow – represents the initial cumulative total flow

Totalizer
which is usually set to current water meter value

Typical usage: initial cumulative total flow
Digital output
• Digital output – when digital channel is used as output signal, it

represents the state of this output port
Parameter type: [ON/OFF]
Typical usage: remote control in various applications
Measurement units
Measurement units
• Pressure unit – represents physical rationale of analog input signal mostly
used for measuring pressure inputs
Parameter type: [Bar/Pa/Psi]
• Pressure unit – represents physical rationale of digital input signal mostly
configured for measuring flow input
Parameter type: [l/m3/gal]

Menu diagram
Main menu
Navigation keys: CH Config
 and 
First level menu

Navigation keys:            
 and  CHX Fact. CHX Input CHX P. Offs Set Total. Dig. Outp. Meas. U.
Second level
menu … … … … … …
Navigation keys: … … … … … …
 and 

3.8. General info
This submenu appears when choosing Info in the main menu by pressing DOT button. This menu delivers some basic
identification related information and current device status in terms of battery, temperature and charging state.
Device identification
Device identification
• ID – denotes unique identifier of the device, which is pre-
determined by manufacturer and is hence read-only
Parameter type: non-configurable
System
• Firmware – current device software version

• Hardware – device hardware series/version
• Identifier – denotes identifier of the device, chosen by user for
the purposes of easy recognition of in-field devices
•
Name
SIM card no. – SIM card serial number

Parameter type: char[30]
Note: this parameter is not used by any identification process on
the server side, but is rather on disposal for easing the operators
card management
Date and time
Date and time
• Date – device date and accompanied week day

Date format: dd/mm/yy
• Time – device time
Time format: hh:mm:ss
Device status
Status
• Battery – current battery status
Parameter type: [0 … 100 %]
• Temp. – current device processor temperature
Parameter type: non-configurable; decimal [0 … 102]
• Charge – indicator of charging
Parameter type: [ON/OFF]

Menu diagram
Main menu
 and 
First level menu

System Name Date&Time Status
 and 
Second level
menu … … … …
 and 

3.9. Plotting
The plotting feature is supported directly on the device, thus enabling long-term tracking in a visual manner, hence
providing possibility for operator to easily fetch the state of the system through direct measurement insight.
This feature is supported in Measure mode, when tracking either analog input channel or digital input channel configured
particularly for digital input. It is activated using special key F.
Analog input plotting
Analog input [0 … 20 Bar]
• CHX plotting – each measurement is pushed at the end of the plotted

line, while among X={1,2} one can navigate employing  and 
Plotter supports resolution up to maximal supported pixel resolution.
Digital input plotting
Digital input [0/1]
• CHX plotting – each measurement is pushed at the end of the plotted

line, while among X={1,2} one can navigate employing  and 
Plotter supports two discrete states.

3.10. Inputting sequences
As part of the advanced user interface directly using the keys and display on the device, several input sequence dialogs
typically appear. They all combine arrow keys for navigation and DOT key for some choice. Alongside, each input sequence
dialog contains some special actions such as deletion support. In the sequel we discuss each of the dialog types.
Number sequence dialog
• Dialog consists of numbers only

Integer
• Special actions include DEL option which refers to deletion of last

input element of the currently represented sequence
• Dialog consists of numbers as well as decimal point

Float

input element of the currently represented sequence
String sequence dialog

• Dialog consists of large and small letters, numbers, while the list
of special symbols is available only where applicable (e.g., the @
sign is not adequate for naming of folders, but is suitable for
String
inputting some email address)

input element of the currently represented sequence, and OPT
option which extends the list of supported letters and signs
Date and time input dialogs
• Date – input dialog for setting the device date

Note: This information is of huge importance since the device
communicates data to server employing the time stamps relying
Date
on time instances referred to the local data/time available at the

time of measurement acquisition
Date format: dd/mm/yy
• Time – input dialog for setting the device date time
Note: Similarly to date, this information is of huge importance
since the device communicates data to server employing the
Time
time stamps relying on time instances referred to the local

data/time available at the time of measurement acquisition
Time format: hh:mm:ss

4. Additional notes
The additional notes are especially important from the viewpoint of installation and commissioning and as such it covers
various topics of interest.
4.1. SIM card placement and initial configuration

Data transmission type: GSM/GPRS
• SIM card type: Micro SIM
• SIM card size: 12 x 15 mm
The placement of the SIM card needs to be performed with special care since opening of the enclosure is necessary. This
includes opening of screws, placement of SIM card, and closing back the screws.
An illustration of the SIM card mounting position is given in figures below.
Necessary related parameters
Parameter Parameter type and range Parameter reconfiguration support menu

SIM pin integer[4] Settings  Network  SIM pin
Network APN string[30] Settings  Network  Network APN
GPRS check is strongly recommended after each SIM card placement procedure.

4.2. Mounting
The enclosure design enables device mounting with ease, relying on two types of adapters:
• Pole mount bracket – used for direct on-pipe fixing
• Suspension bracket – used for on-wall fixing
Mounting accessories
Pole mount bracket
Schematic
Suspension bracket
Schematic

Additional information
For technical details, please confer the LeakLess PDL-AG Technical Data Sheet.
Address: Dugi Dol 47, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia |

Email: info@smtech.hr | Web: www.smtech.hr | Tel: +385 (0)91 738 3468 | Fax: +385 (0)1 467 4627

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LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

Installation, commissioning and operation safety

LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

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LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

Purpose of this Operating Manual

LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

• Rechargeable batteries through different LeakLess accessories or USB link

Software support | Web and smartphone apps

Accessories | LeakLess Power Converter and LeakLess Battery Pack

LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

2.1. Device components

Membrane keyboard with 7

The main components of the device are:

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2.2. Wiring and cable connection

USB connector | Power supply connector

Device connector Accompanied cable connector

USB D+ PIN 1 Brown

Analog channel connector

Device connector Accompanied cable connector

VCC 15 VDC PIN 2 White

LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

Digital channel connector

Device connector Accompanied cable connector

GSM/GPRS antenna connector

Device connector Accompanied cable connector

LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

2.3. Overview of human machine interface

Navigation arrow keys

Human machine interface capabilities

Turning the device on

Restarting the device

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Device software main organization menu

Provides support for direct plain measurement without communicating the

Typical usage: quick measurement, verification of wiring

Provides support for remote measurement monitoring via GPRS

Typical usage: remote measurement monitoring, verification of connectivity

Provides support for remote measurement monitoring via GPRS

Provides support for fast logging of measurements

Typical usage: detection of transient behaviour

Provides support for reviewing and configuration of general parameters

Typical usage: verification of various device features, configuration of

Provides support for detailed configuration of input channels including analog

Typical usage: configuration of input channels, input channel calibration

Provides main information of the device

Typical usage: device identification, battery/charging status, date & time

LeakLess PDL-AG – Advanced industrial GPRS data logger

The overall software is organized in

Main menu Measure Int. GPRS Cont.

First level menu … …

Input string sequence Input numeric sequence Input time

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3.1. Basic measurement mode

• Real-time tracking of pressure measurement for channels 1 and 2

• *Real-time tracking of flow measurement for channels 1 and 2

• *Real-time tracking of total flow measurement for channels 1 and 2

• *Real-time tracking of digital input for channels 1 and 2

Sampling interval Transmission Transmission

Monitoring configurable in terms of mode of operation and the accompanied: