Manual

Introduction 1-25
Installation and Configuration
Following is the general procedure for installing and configuring a
FlowHawk monitor. Refer to Chapters 3 through 7 for more
details.
 Investigate the Site Characteristics
• Determine the Flow Hydraulics
• Identify the Pipe and Manhole Characteristics
 Prepare the Monitor and Sensors for Installation
• Assemble the Ring (when applicable)
• Mount the Sensors to the Ring or Special Bands
• Secure the Sensor Cables to Ring or Special Bands
 Install the Sensors in the Pipe
• Install Ring or Band in Pipe
• Secure Sensor Cables Along the Pipe and Up the Manhole
 Install the Monitor in Manhole
• Connect the Sensors to the Monitor
 Establish Wireless or On-Site Communication with
Monitor
Note: This manual provides instructions on performing
the remaining activities through the Profile
®
Software.
However, another software utility, Qstart
™
, is available
through which these tasks may be accomplished. Qstart
primarily serves as a streamlined configuration, activation,
and diagnostic tool for setting up monitors quickly in the
field. It also provides several other powerful and useful
functions, such as data collection, archival, and display.
Although this manual does not include instructions on
completing these remaining procedures using Qstart, the
application’s integrated online help provides