102272-00 Slimline ICL-C & MasterLink Operation Manual

Slimline series
ICL-C & MasterLink

Operation Manual
Document: 102272-00
Release date: June 2021
Toerringvej 7 Roedovre 2610 Denmark - Tel. +45 9244 8080 [email protected]

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Contents
1 Scope................................................................................................................ 4
2 ICL-C & MasterLink Unit .................................................................................... 5
2.1 MasterLink module connectors & control ............................................................................ 6
2.2 ICL-C module connectors ...................................................................................................... 7
3 Configuration ................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Switch on & Initial Communication ....................................................................................... 8
3.2 WebService - general ............................................................................................................ 9
3.2.1 Setup of ICL-C & MasterLink ........................................................................................................ 11
3.2.2 Communication interval .............................................................................................................. 13
3.2.3 Sample interval & Start time ....................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4 Intensive measurements ............................................................................................................. 15
3.2.5 Assigning probes/sensors/components to the ICL-C .................................................................. 16
3.2.6 Linking ER probes to your account .............................................................................................. 17
4 Line Current Sensor ........................................................................................ 18

4.1 LC input voltage range......................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Connections to steel pipe or other structure ...................................................................... 19
4.3 DC resistance (LC input) ...................................................................................................... 19
4.4 AC measurements for a steel pipe (LC input) ..................................................................... 20
4.5 WebService - Line Current Sensor (LCS) .............................................................................. 21
4.5.1 Create Line Current Sensor.......................................................................................................... 21
4.5.2 Defined Specific Resistivity Table ................................................................................................ 24
4.5.3 Data display – Line Current Sensor (LC Sensor)........................................................................... 25
5 Installation ..................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Solar Junction Box Installation ............................................................................................ 28
5.2 Big Fink Installation ............................................................................................................. 33
5.3 Big Fink Solar Solution ......................................................................................................... 38
5.4 Battery Hat Solution ............................................................................................................ 39
6 Your Data – Simple WEBservice Instructions................................................... 40

6.1 View & Download Logged Data ........................................................................................... 40
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6.2 Unit Pipeline & Location Assignment .................................................................................. 41
6.3 Alerts ................................................................................................................................... 42
6.4 Reports ................................................................................................................................ 43
7 Satellite – communication .............................................................................. 44

7.1 Satellite modem & placement ............................................................................................ 45
7.2 Power & LED indicators ....................................................................................................... 45
7.3 Webservice Subscription ..................................................................................................... 46
7.4 Setup in Webservice ............................................................................................................ 47
7.4.1 Example: 25h interval measurement campaign .......................................................................... 48
7.4.2 Example: 24h interval measurement campaign .......................................................................... 49
7.5 App & Data for satellite connected MasterLinks ................................................................ 49
Appendix 1: Junction Box Mounting Guide........................................................... 50

Appendix 2: Solar Charger Instructions ................................................................ 51
Revision Date Comments Prepared Review Approval
001 2021-06-02 Review Section 7. Satellite – communication RCH LBT LBT
Operation Guide ICL-C & MasterLink.

Already reviewed by LBT and FGa. LBT
Draft R001 2021-01-08 RCH
This version is based on the previous ICL & FGa
MasterLink operation guide by FrB, 2018-11-14.

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1 Scope
This document is a guideline for setup and operation of the datalogger model “ICL-C & MasterLink” from
MetriCorr’s Slimline series of remote monitoring equipment. Hereafter referred to as “unit”.
The MetriCorr remote monitoring system uses an online WebService, where all the data from site are
uploaded and stored. The unit consists of a MasterLink module and an ICL-C module, where both modules
are configured and controlled from WebService.
Before you start:

• If you want to link your new unit to an existing MetriCorr WebService account, please email
[email protected] with the following information:
- Account Name (existing or new) you wish the unit(s) to be assigned to.
- User email address (for new users to log in to existing or new accounts)
- MasterLink Serial Number(s) you wish to link to the account
• If you are a new customer or setting up a NEW account, please also provide details of a Primary
contact person for data & administration communication with MetriCorr.
1. Name & title / position
2. Email address
3. Telephone number
Once you have confirmation that the units have been assigned to the account as requested (together with
login details if you have requested a new account or user), you are ready to start.
IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the unit. If the unit is malfunctioning, please contact MetriCorr.

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2 ICL-C & MasterLink Unit
The Slimline ICL-C

measurement module
is paired with a
MasterLink control and
communications
module. They are
shipped preassembled
as shown:
Figure 1. ICL-C & MasterLink as shipped
Standard accessories:
- Antenna LTE with 1m wire and adhesive pad
- Protective caps for connectors
- Power cable with DC connector
- Yellow wire 1m, 4mm banana connectors
- Black wire 1m, 4mm banana connectors

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2.1 MasterLink module connectors & control
The MasterLink module comes with a Status/control button, antenna, and Power supply connectors as
standard. Optional interface connectors are available on-demand.
A: Antenna connection
B: Status/control button & LED indicator
C: Power supply connector

(with protective cap)
Figure 2. MasterLink module connectors & control
MasterLink – Specifications
Battery Lifetime +3 years @ 1h logging intervals and

weekly transmissions
Casing IP65
Humidity 0-100% RH condensing conditions
Operating conditions -40 °C to +85 °C
Storage capacity +200 000 readings
Logging intervals 10 min → ∞, recommended 1 hour
(Normal mode)
Logging interval 1 sec in pre-defined time intervals
(Campaign mode)
Table 1. MasterLink - Specifications

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2.2 ICL-C module connectors
The ICL-C module's endplate consists of five connectors for the ER probe connection, Line Current Sensor,
and Reference electrode to Pipe/structure measurement.
ER channel (1)
Resistance Range 150 mΩ
Repeatability 0.2 µΩ
Precision 0.4 µΩ
Line Current channel (2)

Input voltage range DC ± 1.2 V
(Before clip)
Input voltage range AC 845 mVRMS
(Before clip)
Target input range for -20 mV → +20 mV
DC measurements
Resolution 0.2 µV
DC accuracy ± 1 µV
AC accuracy ± 4 µV
Input resistance 33 kΩ Figure 3. ICL-C module
Voltage measurement (both channels)

Terminal "Pipe" – Pipe/structure connection Input range (voltage) ± 100 V
Terminal "Ref." – Reference Electrode connection Resolution (voltage) 1 mV
DC accuracy (voltage) ± 1 mV ± 0.3% reading
The voltage measurement between
AC accuracy (voltage) ± 2 mV ± 1% reading
"Pipe" and "Ref." is performed by both
channel 1 and channel 2. ER Probe Current measurement (channel 1)
Current range ± 300 mA
Resolution (current) 0.1 µA
AC accuracy (current) ± 4 µA ± 1% reading
DC accuracy (current) ± 1 µA ± 1% reading

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3 Configuration
3.1 Switch on & Initial Communication
Once connected to the antenna and battery, push the 'Status/Control' button ('E' in Figure 3) and release
(<0.5s). This will indicate the unit's current status/mode with a series of flashes on the LED built into the
button. Please refer to the LED flash patterns below.
*The device is Off. 5 short (0.5 milliseconds) flashes per second for 5 Figure 4. LED flash indication
seconds. This signal is triggered by a short (<0.5s) push on the push-
button.
Mode / status Description

The device is active and waiting for the next measurement to be performed.
Waiting
Short (50 milliseconds) flash every 8 seconds
The device is performing a measurement.
Measuring
Longer flash (0.5 seconds) repeated every second.
The device is searching for a network.
Searching
1 short (0.5 milliseconds) flash repeated every second.
The device is transmitting data to the WebService.
Transmitting
3 short (0.5 milliseconds) consecutive flashes repeated every second.
The device is Off.
Off
5 short (0.5 milliseconds) flashes per second for 5 seconds.

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3.2 WebService - general
Log on to https://data-metricorr.com using the username and password sent to you as per Section 1. For
data safety, it is recommended that your assigned password should be changed on your first login. This can
be done in the 'Profile' menu. You should also 'Logout' when you have completed your session.
The landing page is the "ICL ER probe" page and looks like this:
Click "DATA" -> "I LCS" to show the "Line Current Section":
Click "RMU" -> "MASTERLINKS" to show the page "Your defined MasterLinks":

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S/N (ICL_C module) Setup link
Figure 5." Your defined Masterlinks" page
ER probe (component) Line Current (component)
"Your Defined MasterLinks" can be any

of the following types: ICL, VL100 or ICL_C
An overview of the columns in the" Your defined Masterlink" table above is described in Table 2 below:
Parameter Data (example) Comment

MobileID AL02840252 MasterLink Serial number
SW version 1.3.145,1.3.145,1.3.145 Software version (MasterLink, Bluetooth, ICL-C module)
Battery / Not fitted with battery

Net info 3G/Fair,-81dBm Network connection and signal strength
Received Time (UTC) 13-Jan-2021 11:51:21 UTC time stamp of LAST communication/data transfer
Next wakeup (UTC) 13-Jan-2021 12:50:32 UTC time stamp of NEXT communication attempt
Status OK, 348 logger lines " OK" indicates that communication went well.
received " 348 logger lines received" inform amount of data received since
last communication session.
Longitude 12.430468 Geographic coordinate [degrees]

Lattitude 55.695079 Geographic coordinate [degrees]
Time 11:38:57 UTC time stamp for geographic coordinate
Connected Device ICL-C Indicate type of logger, in example: ICL, VL-100 or ICL-C
Serial number AT0239770 Serial number of ICL-C module
Channel 1 SN PI20304415 Serial number of connected ER probe
Channel 2 SN Pipesection 08 Serial number of Line Current Component, i.e. a pipe section.
Options Setup Link to the Setup page

History Link to the History page
Table 2. Your defined MasterLinks – parameter description

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The 'Received Time' should be approximately that of when the unit was powered up. Status should be 'OK.'
After the unit has started communication (refer to" Figure 4. LED flash indication" flash pattern, 3rd row), it
could take a few moments for the WebService to update. Refresh your browser page if it does not appear
within 1 minute.
Should the unit not display on the MasterLink page, restart the unit to force new communication.
3.2.1 Setup of ICL-C & MasterLink

On the setup page in WEBService, the user shall specify the interval between measurements or a schedule
for a weekly" Intensive mode" campaign.
On the" Your defined Masterlink" page, see
Figure 5, you can access the setup page for the current ICL-C & MasterLink:
Click' Setup' in the column to the right:

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Now the Setup page will be shown:
In the following sections, the setup page will be described in detail.

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3.2.2 Communication interval
Two parameters set the interval between MasterLink communication (wake up) with WebService:
1. Sleep(OK) hours. As long as communication is successful, the MasterLink goes to sleep for example,
168 hours before the next wake-up, where communication and data transfer are established again.
2. Sleep(Fail) hours. If communication fails, the MasterLink try to establish communication with a
different interval. (I.e. 4 hours)
For battery operation, it is recommended to set the unit for a 4h sleep interval in case of a communication
error (Sleep (FAIL) hours), and a 24h (once daily) for normal operation (Sleep (OK) hours) in order to
preserve battery life.
The existing settings are shown under 'Latest Registration'. For a new unit this will be blank.
Installation mode.
After initial power-up, 'Installation mode' will be activated. Communication frequency will be forced
automatic to 1h. This stated will automatically be disabled after three days and returned to recommended
normal operation.
Communication frequency can configurated as desired. It is recommended to specify a 4h sleep time, in
case of a communication error (Sleep (FAIL)) and a 24h (once daily) for normal operation (Sleep (OK)) to
preserve battery life.
Latitude & Longitude coordinates.

You can also request the unit's position (estimated latitude, longitude by GNSS) by checking the 'Get
Position' box. The retrieved data will be displayed in the 'MasterLink' table on next scheduled 'wake up'.

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3.2.3 Sample interval & Start time
The time between each measurement of ER probe, Line Current Sensor and Pipe-Ref voltage are specified
as Sample interval, which can be set by the user according to the part of the Setup page shown below:
Start time, HH:MM (UTC) sets the time of the first sample to be measured.
Sample interval (min) sets the interval for the next sample to be measured. The unit will continue to
perform measurements with this interval until the user stops it.
The 'Latest Registration' text shows when the next measurement is currently due to occur. All
updates will be performed at this time. This can be 'forced' by physically restarting the MasterLink.
Remember to 'Save request' beforehand.

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3.2.4 Intensive measurements
There are seven individual periods available. Each of the periods specifies a measurement there will be
repeated on weekly basics; all setup is in UTC Time.
For example, three periods are enabled in the weekly schedule.
1. Every Monday, starting at 10:15 AM, for a period of 2 hours
2. Every Wednesday, starting 8:45 PM, for a period of 4 hours
3. Every Thursday, starting 3:00 AM, for a period of 30 min

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3.2.5 Assigning probes/sensors/components to the ICL-C
The ICL-C has two channels: Channel 1 (ER probes) and Channel 2 (Line Current Sensor).
At the bottom of the setup page, you can assign ER probes to Channel 1 (Probe 1) and a LCS component to
Channel 2 (LCS Sensor) using the drop-down list of probes you have linked to your account, see the
following section "4.5.1 Create Line Current Sensor".
ER probes for ICL-C will always be" Connected". Only Channel 2 on an ICL-MasterLink (a different product in the Slimline series) can
be configured as" Native" via a hardware jumper inside the unit. "Connected" means that the ER probe is connected to the "Pipe"
terminal. "Native" means that the ER probe is NOT connected to the "Pipe" terminal, which is used for corrosion measurements in
free air.
As shown below, probes/sensors can be 'Disabled' from the drop-down list for both channels. Assigning a
probe/sensor/component to a channel allows the ICL-C to take readings on that channel.
Probe 1 (ER probe)

Suppose an ERv2 probe is connected to the ICL-C. In that case, the unit will automatically detect the probe
serial number and the probe certificate data, which does not need any further action once the probe serial
number is displayed.
LCS sensor (LCS component)

Before you can assign an LCS sensor, you must create an LCS sensor certificate, a data-set typed in on the
webpage described in section "4.5.1 Create Line Current Sensor".

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3.2.6 Linking ER probes to your account
The slimline ICL automatically recognizes the new ERv2 generation probes, and the data are stored
automatically. However, previous-generation probes must be configured manually:
Manual ER probe configuration

Click “Component” -> “ICL ER Probe”
The landing page will now show "Your Probe Certificate data":
Click "Create Sensor"
The landing page is displayed to the right, where a

new sensor/probe can be created by manually
typing in the certificate data for the ER probe.
The certificate is provided with each probe. If you

do not have the certificate for the probe you want
to upload, please email the serial number to
[email protected], and we will email a
copy as soon as possible.

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4 Line Current Sensor
The Line Current (LC) input on the ICL-C is designed to monitor the current flowing in a steel pipe (or other
structure), hereafter referred to as "pipe", by measuring the voltage drop across a certain span of the pipe.
However, it is possible to measure any voltage source connected to the LC input within the maximum limits
of ± 1.2 Vdc. Data for both DC and AC voltages are accessible in WebService.
The DC current in the pipe is calculated by a user-defined DC
resistance and displayed in WebService as a graph.
The AC current in the pipe depends on many fluctuating factors such
as soil moisture level and is therefore not calculated in WebService.
The LC input consists of the two terminals LC+ and LC-,

which are galvanically isolated from all other terminals.
4.1 LC input voltage range

The LC input is designed to monitor signals in the µV and mV range with a maximum target DC voltage of 20
mV. However, the maximum allowable input voltage range is ± 1.2 Vdc to allow a much higher AC voltage
signal without clipping the signal as illustrated in the graph below:
1.2V
DC amplitude: 20 mV
0.8V
AC amplitude: 1.18 V
Freq: 50 Hz
0.4V
20 mV
-0.0V
-0.4V
-0.8V
-1.2V
0s 5ms 10ms 15ms 20ms 25ms 30ms 35ms 40ms
V(V1:+)
Time
If the LC input voltage exceeds 1.2 V, the A/D converter will clip the signal and an error message will be
shown.

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4.2 Connections to steel pipe or other structure
A steel pipe is used for this illustration, where the ICL-C MasterLink is placed in the center between the two
line current measuring points:
The current "I" with an arrow indicates the positive current direction.
4.3 DC resistance (LC input)

DC current in a buried steel pipe only depends on the DC resistance of a given length of the steel pipe,
which is a fixed value. (Does not change with soil moisture level, etc.). Since the DC resistance of a given
length of steel pipe (span) is much smaller than the AC impedance, it is recommended to select the pipe
span long enough to achieve a DC voltage measurement high enough to give accurate readings.
The recommended DC target voltage is 20 mV, which gives a good resolution in the µV range while keeping
a good headroom for superimposed AC voltages before clip (± 1.2 Vdc), 60 times higher than 20 mV.

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Example: 12.75" steel pipe, 100-meter span
This example indicates the measured voltage range of a steel pipe with the given data:
Data for steel pipe

Outer diameter 12.75” 324 mm
Wall thickness 0.5" 12.7 mm
DC resistance 23.3 mΩ/mi 14.5 µΩ/m
DC resistance for 100 m pipe:

𝑅𝐿𝑐𝑠,𝐷𝐶 = 14.5 µΩ/m ∙ 100 𝑚 = 1.45 𝑚Ω
Voltage measurement per ampere:

𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠/𝑎𝑚𝑝 = 1.45 𝑚𝑉/𝐴
The pipe current that results in a measured voltage of 20 mVdc across the span of the pipe (100m) is given
by:
20 𝑚𝑉
𝐼20𝑚𝑉 = = 13.8 𝐴
1.45 𝑚Ω
Maximum peak current before clip:

1.2 𝑉 1.2 𝑉
𝐼𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑘 = = = 828 𝐴
𝑅𝐿𝑐𝑠,𝐷𝐶 1.45 𝑚Ω
4.4 AC measurements for a steel pipe (LC input)

The LC input offers an AC voltage measurement to be displayed in Webservice.
Determining the AC current in a buried steel pipe requires advanced models to predict the AC impedance,
which depends on many factors:
- Steel pipe inductance (Relative permeability of the steel type used for the pipe)
- Pipe dimensions
- Capacitance to surrounding soil (coating)
- Specific earth resistance (depends on location and soil moisture level)
Note that the AC impedance will change according to the moisture content of the surrounding soil.

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4.5 WebService - Line Current Sensor (LCS)
The "Line Current Sensor" (LCS) must be created in WebService under "Components" before the LC input
can be measured. Furthermore, a DC resistance must be typed into WebService to enable calculated DC
currents and graphs.
4.5.1 Create Line Current Sensor

Click on “Components” -> “R LCS”
The landing page "Your LCS Sensors" is shown below.

The list shows all your LCS Sensors. In this example, there are two LCS sensors, "LCS-FGA" and "min lcs.
Click “Create Sensor” to create

Click on Click on “Edit”
a new sensor (LCS certificate).
“Delete” to to edit an
See Figure 6 on the next page.
delete the already existing
given sensor. sensor. See
Click “ρ table” to create a new
material (Resistivity table). Figure 6 on the
next page.
See section 4.5.2 “Defined
Specific Resistivity Table”.

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Actual value for RLcs,DC to be submitted
Figure 6." Edit a LCS certificate" page for typing in a value for DC resistance

SerialNo Pipesection_03 The unique name or serial number for a pipe section or part of the
structure to be measured
Comment East_Main_pipe Any comment that describes the pipe section or part of the
structure
Nominal calculations (input values for online DC resistance calculator for a steel pipe)
Span 100 m Span or length of the pipe section
Outer diameter 500 mm The diameter of the pipe section
Wall Thickness 10 mm The thickness of steel for the pipe
Specific Resistivity, ρ 1.43E-07 Ωm Specific Resistivity for the steel. Choose from the drop-down menu.
Note that you must define materials before anything shows!
Enter RLcs,DC value (Type in actual DC resistance value to be used for DC current calculation)
RLcs,DC 2 mΩ Type in actual DC resistance
Table 3. LCS certificate - parameter description
Click "Calculate" and the actual and nominal values for RLcs,DC will be shown to the right.

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Click "Submit" and the actual value for RLcs,DC will be submitted and used for DC current calculations.
Alternative way to calculate and submit RLcs,DC
It is also possible to enter measured DC voltage and current values for the given pipe section or structure to
calculate the actual RLcs,Dc value. Check the "Or find RLcs,Dc by calculation" box:
Actual value for RLcs,DC to be submitted
The online calculator takes values for currents and voltages measured both ways and sets RLcs,Dc to the
mean value between the forward and reverse measurements:
2 𝑚𝑉 2.0 𝑚𝑉
𝑅𝐿𝑐𝑠,𝐷𝐶 = ½ ∙ ( + ) = 0.976 𝑚Ω
2.0 𝐴 2.1 𝐴
Click "Calculate" and the actual and nominal values for RLcs,DC will be shown to the right.
Click "Submit" and the actual value for RLcs,DC will be submitted and used for DC current calculations.

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4.5.2 Defined Specific Resistivity Table
You can define your own materials with specific resistivity values in the "Rho table" described in this
section. An example of different types of steel alloys.
Click on “Components” -> “R LCS”
The window to the right will be shown.
Click on "Rho table."

(Specific Resistivity table)
Your defined Specific Resistivity

Table will be shown.
To create a new material:
Click on "Create new entry".
Type in name of material
Type in value of "Rho".

(Specific Resistivity)
Click "Create"
The new material will now appear in "Your defined Specific Resistivity Table" ready to be used when
defining an LCS sensor certificate, see "Figure 6." Edit a LCS certificate" page for typing in a value for DC
resistance."

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4.5.3 Data display – Line Current Sensor (LC Sensor)
LC Sensor performs measurements of both the (LC inputs) and the (Pipe – Ref) voltage input
simultaneously.
Click "DATA" -> "I LCS" to view the LCS sensors linked to your account:
To view the collected data from an LCS sensor, click on its "Sensor S/N", for example "A-Pipe Section 08".

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The LCS data window for the selected LCS sensor will now be shown:
Graphs:
1. ILcs is the Line Current measurement (LC+ and LC-)
2. Edcon/Eoff is the simultaneous DC voltage measurement (Pipe – Ref)
3. Uac is the simultaneous AC voltage measurement (Pipe – Ref)
Click "Download/View Data" to view a list of each measurement, including the (Line Current AC voltage
measurement, ULcs,ac), illustrated on next page.

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An overview of the columns in the" Logged data from (UTC)" table above is described in Table 4 below:

Date 15-Jan-2021 13:02:39 UTC time stamp of measurement
Pipe – Ref terminals

Uac V 0.030 AC voltage measurement in volts
Von,LCS µV On-potential in microvolts
Voff,LCS µV Off-potential in microvolts

Edc V 0.000 DC voltage measurement in volts
Eoff V Off DC voltage measurement in volts
LC+ and LC- terminals

Ion,Lcs mA On-state current in milliamps
Ioff,Lcs mA Off-state current in milliamps
ILcs mA 10.006 DC current in milliamps (calculated from ULcs,dc and RLcs,Dc)
ULcs,dc mV 10.006 DC voltage measurement in millivolts
ULcs,ac mV 0.009 AC voltage measurement in millivolts
RLcs,Dc mΩ 1000.00 DC resistance in milliohms (for the given pipe section)
Source Data delivered by Check which MasterLink sent the measurement

Masterlink with Mobile
ID: AL02840252
Delete Deletes the measurement (single line). Cannot be undone!
Table 4. Logged data from (UTC): Line Current Sensor – parameter description

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5 Installation
This section covers the installation of the Slimline units for different applications listed here:
1. Solar Junction box (Solar panel and Lead-acid battery 12V/12Ah)

2. Solar junction box (Satellite modem, solar panel and Lead-acid battery 12V/12Ah), see section 7.
3. Big Fink (External power required)
4. Big Fink Solar solution (Solar panel and Lead-acid battery 12V/2Ah)
5. Big Fink Battery Hat (Lithium Thionyl battery 7.2V/42Ah)
The accessories required as well as the assembly are described in the relevant sections, below.
5.1 Solar Junction Box Installation
The junction box itself can be installed on a stable wooden pole, metal tube, or test station pipe such as a
big fink. The mounting should be carried out according to the mounting sketch present in Appendix 1. To
the best possible extent, it is important to mount the junction box such that it is not shadowed (in any
season) as the solar panel needs direct sun to recharge the battery effectively. A back-up battery for three
months of operation (without solar charging) at 1-hour measurement intervals and weekly uploads is
supplied with the junction box.
Once the junction box is securely mounted in place, the onsite installation/set up of the RMU can
commence.

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ICL-C module
Figure 7: Interior of Solar Junction Box as Battery and solar connected.

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1– ICL-C – RMU Unit 5 - Battery

2– Solar Charge Controller 6 – Power connector to Slimline VL100
3– Antenna 7 – Input: Pipe (black) & reference (yellow)
4– Power from solar panel (Note.: Picture missing input connectors for LC + and LC -)
8 – Reflective Panel for LED
Note: ER probe cable and wires to LC input NOT shown.

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Installation Steps (Solar Junction box)
1. Bring the pipe and reference electrode cables into the
junction box through the glanded cable entries.
Yellow:
Reference electrode
Black:
Pipe
Figure 8: Pipe & Reference IN
2. Refer to Figure 8 above: plug in the supplied pipe connection (black - Top) and the
reference electrode (yellow – Bottom) to the terminals "Pipe" and "Ref". Connect the pipe
and reference cables from the field through the terminal block indicated above.
3. Installation of wires/cable to "LC+" and "LC-"shall be done according to the same

procedure as for the "Pipe" and "Ref" connections. Note, Connectors for LC + and LC – not
shown)
*Important* Please follow the sequence below exactly. Failure to do so may result in damage to the solar
charge controller.
Test the charge of the battery before you head to the site. It should be above 12V. If it is not, charge the
battery with a separate lead crystal battery charger (note that the battery MUST be disconnected from the
solar charger during charging). Once charged, follow the steps below.
4. Remove the yellow tape from the connector (blue wire) and connect it to the (-) pole on
the battery.

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5. Remove yellow tape from the connector (blue wire from solar panel), insert it into the solar
panel terminal marked “Panel –“ and tighten the screw terminal:
Step 5: Connect the Solar Charger to the solar panel
6. Finally, check that the circular power

connector are connected to the power
socket on the MasterLink module.
Figure 9: Power connector

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5.2 Big Fink Installation
The Slimline loggers are designed to fit inside a Big Fink type test post, with probe or sensor as shown in the
general illustration. Please note, the illustration below is depicted with a "ICL & MasterLink" from the
slimline series with two ER probe channels
The loggers can be mounted within the test post either using factory fitted clips, or brackets depending on
the Client's preference.

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Installation Steps (Big Fink)
Figure 10: Left: Big Fink terminals. Right: Mounting brackets and Clips for Slimline Installation in Big Finks
1. The reference electrode cable and the pipe connection(s) should be available at the top of
the Big Fink, as shown.
NB: if installing in an existing installation, additional connections (e.g., foreign pipeline,

coupon, etc.) should also be brought up so that they can be terminated correctly.

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ER Probe Connections
(ICL module: 2 * ER probe)
(ICL-C module: 1 * ER probe)
(VL100: no ER probe)
Pipe Connection
Reference Electrode Connection
Big Fink Pole correctly installed
Figure 11: Big Fink Test Station ready for installation of Slimline series: “ICL & MasterLink”.
Note that “ICL-C & MasterLink” only takes one ER probe, Pipe connection (black), Reference (Yellow) and two
wires for pipe connections for “LC+” and “LC-“.
2. ER probes: Connect the ODU connectors for the ER probe cables to the ER socket(s) on
the ICL module or ICL-C module.
3. "Pipe" & "Ref": Connect the pipe and reference electrode cables to the logger. The
connection should be made using banana plugs (depending on the existing setup, making-
off the cable ends with banana plugs before installation of the logger may be necessary).
4. LC input: Connect the two wires from the pipe to "LC+" and "LC-". The connection should
be made using banana plugs as for the "Pipe" & "Ref" terminals
5. Antenna and power cable must be connected to the MasterLink module and go through
commissioning procedure to start the logger as outlined in Section 3.

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6. Clips
Squeeze the clips in towards the Slimline unit and insert into
1 1 the test station, pushing down such that there is room
enough for the antenna beneath the Big Fink cap, ensuring
the cables are not excessively bent or trapped between the
2
logger and the side of the test post.
7. Brackets
The logger should be lowered until the Big Fink top attached to the bracket can be correctly
seated on top of the pole. Tighten the collar nut to ensure a secure fit.
8. All additional cables should be correctly terminated on either the standard Big Fink terminal
board (in the case of the Solar Hat Solution) or on the supplied modified (flat) terminal board
in the case of the hat battery solution.

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The modified terminal board can be supplied, if additional connections are required, e.g in test stations
with the battery solution. Connections to the existing standard terminal board in the solar solution are
possible.
These additional connections are NOT necessary for the installation of the Slimline ICL-C since "LC+" &
"LC-", "Pipe" & "Ref" cables can be directly connected to the logger from the field without passing
through the terminal board.

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5.3 Big Fink Solar Solution
Figure 12: Big Fink Solar Hat general layout & appearance
The MetriCorr Big Fink Solar power solution requires only that the power cord is connected to the power
supply socket on the MasterLink module, as per step 5 above. Once power is connected, ensure that the
logger is ON and set up correctly (see Section 3).
Secure the hat onto the top of the pole using the terminal board/collar and twist to lock, as you would a
normal Big Fink hat, ensuring that the solar panel is facing toward the prevailing sun. There must be no
shadowing of the solar panel.
Sun 2
Figure 13: Securing the Big Fink Solar Hat

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5.4 Battery Hat Solution
Bottom of Modified
Terminal board with
spade terminals
Figure 14: Big Fink Battery Hat General layout & appearance
The MetriCorr Big Fink Battery requires only that power cord connected
to connector E (Figure 2), as per step 3 above. Once power is connected,
ensure that the logger is ON and set up correctly (see Section 3).
Secure the hat onto the top of the pole using the terminal board/collar
and twist to lock, as you would a normal Big Fink hat.
1
Figure 15: Securing the Big Fink Battery Hat

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6 Your Data – Simple WEBservice Instructions
The MetriCorr WEBservice is a powerful tool that allows you to view, treat, and download data as well as
associated logger and pipeline information. Here are a few tips to get you going.
6.1 View & Download Logged Data

Once your unit(s) have logged and sent the first set of data, you can view it by clicking the 'Data' heading
and selecting the type of data you wish to see (in the case of the ICL-C, this will be "I LCS").
This will display a table of all of your POT - sensors and the latest measurement values (average of the last
seven days is the default). You can use the Site, Time, and Text filters to change the probes/sensors that are
displayed. Clicking on the sensor number will display a graphical representation of the data for that
probe/sensor.

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The graph appearance and the data shown can be changed by using 'Plot Settings' and downloaded as a
.jpeg etc. by clicking the three-line symbol (circled above).
Data for that probe/sensor can be downloaded in tabular form by clicking 'Download/View'.
6.2 Unit Pipeline & Location Assignment

A sensor/probe can be assigned to a pipeline and specific tag/location for easy data identification. You can
define the specific information regarding pipelines, locations etc. using the 'Pipeline Setup' menu.
Once a pipeline and tag have been defined, you can assign the 'Sensor Position'.
The sensor/probe's pipeline, tag and chainage will be shown in the Data table and can be filtered using the
Site, Time and Text filters described in Section 6.1.

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6.3 Alerts
You can define alert values/ limits for specific parameters for specific probes/sensors or an entire group of
sensors/probes. Found on the main 'Data' or landing page by clicking 'Alert Settings'.
1. Set alert for all probes shown for this parameter
2. Set Alert for this parameter for this specific probe/sensor only
3. View triggered alerts
Note, that the example below shows the" POT – Potential" data page ("Pipe"-"Ref" terminals), which all
slimline loggers pr default are equipped with.
3
1
2
Configure and enable Alerts by selecting a specific parameter

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6.4 Reports
It is possible to generate a chainage graph for a specific pipeline with average, minimum, and maximum
values over a specified period. in the 'Reports’ menu.

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7 Satellite – communication
For areas with no GSM/LTE coverage, Metricorr offers a solution for dataloggers to transmit their
measurement data to WEBservice via satellites. Our standard configuration for satellite communication is
based on a solar/battery powered Masterlink-datalogger with a satellite modem; all housed in a 40cm x
40cm x 20cm cabinet as shown below. (Similar to the “Solar Junction Box” described in section 5.)
Satellite modem with

MasterLink Battery charger
red LED indicator
Pipe & Reference DIN-rail relay Battery 12V/12Ah

and LC+ and LC- with green LED
(optional) indicator
The satellite modem is mounted under the top of the cabinet and is connected to the MasterLink and
battery charger via the DIN-rail terminals + relay to the right, (internal connections only). The cabinet
shown also holds optional extra surge protection for areas with increased risk of surges from lightnings.

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7.1 Satellite modem & placement
The installed modem used for satellite communication is the model “RockBLOCK+” produced by
“RockBLOCK”, which communicates via the satellite network operator “Iridium”.
It is important to place the satellite junction box with unblocked access to the sky. We refer to the
guidelines from “RockBLOCK’s” website: https://docs.rockblock.rock7.com/docs/mounting
”
Selecting a mounting location

Iridium operates in the microwave L-band and therefore requires line-of-sight communication
between RockBLOCK and the satellites.
Don't install RockBLOCK inside a building.

Unlike GSM networks, the microwave L-band can't penetrate solid objects.
Operating RockBLOCK through windows not recommended.

Apart from causing long session timeouts, windows with UV protection films will also
block the signal.
Comply with RF exposure limits.

We don't recommend installing RockBLOCK within 20 cm of a person.
Typically, the best installation location will be on top of an asset, with a 360 degree view of the
sky. Because Iridium satellites are always moving, with a sensible retry strategy it is possible to
achieve good performance even with quite a restricted view of the sky.
7.2 Power & LED indicators

The satellite modem is powered from the 12V
battery via a DIN-rail mounted relay with a
green LED indicating when the satellite
modem is connected to the 12V battery.
The relay is controlled by the MasterLink,
which is connected directly to the 12V
battery.

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The red LED indicates the power status of the
satellite modem. The red LED is located on
the front of the modem.
When the relay is switched on (green LED),
the built-in supercapacitor in the modem
must be charged before it is able to operate,
which will take up to 30 seconds. The red LED
on the modem will light up when it is ready to
operate. When the relay is switched off, the modem will stay on (indicated by the red LED) for a while until
the super capacitor has been discharged.
7.3 Webservice Subscription

In WEBservice, the subscription for satellite communication is called “Satellite”, which includes data
transfer of one measurement per day. In WEBservice, press “RMU” -> “Masterlinks” in the top menu as
shown below:
Your satellite-connected MasterLink will appear in the “Your defined Masterlinks” list as any other
MasterLink-datalogger from Metricorr. Here, the “Subscription Category” is set to “Satellite”.

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7.4 Setup in Webservice
The options for satellite connected MasterLinks are limited compared to standard GSM/LTE connected
Masterlinks, since data transfer will only be sent once a day. However, the datalogger will still do
measurements once an hour, which is stored in the MasterLink memory to be manually transferred using
the Metricorr App.
Press “Setup” for the Masterlink you want to configure to enter the setup page shown below. Both
Masterlink serial number and the unique satellite serial number and IMEI number are shown in the top
right corner. The two parameters “Sleep(ok)” and “Sleep(Fall)” are set to fixed values and cannot be
changed by the user.
Setup page, MasterLink-ICL, satellite subscription

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Setup parameters for an ICL-datalogger are shown below:
Parameter Value Comment
Time for first daily 12:00 Sets time for daily measurement. If the interval between measurements (set in
returned measurement, the row below) is set to be longer than 24h, the time set here will be valid for
HH:MM (UTC) the first measurement only.
Time between returned 25 Sets interval between measurements to be transferred to WEBservice daily via
measurements (hours) satellite. 25 hours are default. 24h intervals or longer intervals are possible, see
section 7.3
Sample interval (min) 60 Cannot be changed by the user. The datalogger performs measurements with 1
hour interval, which are stored in the MasterLink memory.
Eoff timer value (ms) 200 Delay for off-potential measurement. Metricorr recommends 200 ms.
Probe 1 ER-probe Auto-detected probe by default. It is possible to select probe manually.
Probe 2 ER-probe or Auto-detected probe by default. It is possible to select probe manually.
LC sensor
7.4.1 Example: 25h interval measurement campaign

This example illustrates a measurement campaign, where measurements will be taken with 25 hours
interval. Here, each transmitted measurement will be shifted one hour each day to get measurements
around the clock over a 25 day period. Data will still be transmitted once a day.
ER probe thickness [μm], 25h interval measurement campaign

498.8
498.78
498.76
498.74
498.72
498.7
498.68
498.66
498.64
498.62
498.6

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7.4.2 Example: 24h interval measurement campaign
This example illustrates a 24h measurement campaign, where the daily time is set to 17:00.
Parameter Value Comment

Time for first daily 17:00 Measurement campaign is set to start at 17:00 o’clock.
returned measurement,
HH:MM (UTC)
Time between returned 24 Interval between measurements transmitted to WEBservice.
measurements (hours)
ER probe thickness [μm], 24h interval measurement campaign

498.9
498.88
498.86
498.84
498.82
498.8
498.78
498.76
498.74
498.72
498.7
7.5 App & Data for satellite connected MasterLinks
As with any other MasterLink-dataloggers from Metricorr, satellite connected MasterLinks can be
accessed on location using the Metricorr App.
The measurements transferred via satellite will provide daily measurements for monitoring to
allow for immediate action, if for example the corrosion rate has accelerated. Hourly
measurements can then be collected for example once a year using the Metricorr app to get a
more precise picture that will reveal possible interference with trains, AC power lines, etc.

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Appendix 1: Junction Box Mounting Guide

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Appendix 2: Solar Charger Instructions
MetriCorr installed, Genasun models GV-4P-Pb-12V in Solar Junction Box

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Toerringvej 7 Roedovre 2610 Denmark - Tel. +45 9244 8080 [email protected]

4 Line Current Sensor ........................................................................................ 18

6 Your Data – Simple WEBservice Instructions................................................... 40

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7 Satellite – communication .............................................................................. 44

Appendix 1: Junction Box Mounting Guide........................................................... 50

Revision Date Comments Prepared Review Approval

001 2021-06-02 Review Section 7. Satellite – communication RCH LBT LBT

Operation Guide ICL-C & MasterLink.

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Before you start:

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The Slimline ICL-C

Figure 1. ICL-C & MasterLink as shipped

- Protective caps for connectors

- Power cable with DC connector

- Yellow wire 1m, 4mm banana connectors

- Black wire 1m, 4mm banana connectors

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B: Status/control button & LED indicator

C: Power supply connector

Figure 2. MasterLink module connectors & control

Battery Lifetime +3 years @ 1h logging intervals and

Table 1. MasterLink - Specifications

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Line Current channel (2)

Voltage measurement (both channels)

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Mode / status Description

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S/N (ICL_C module) Setup link

Figure 5." Your defined Masterlinks" page

ER probe (component) Line Current (component)

"Your Defined MasterLinks" can be any

Parameter Data (example) Comment

Battery / Not fitted with battery

Longitude 12.430468 Geographic coordinate [degrees]

Options Setup Link to the Setup page

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3.2.1 Setup of ICL-C & MasterLink

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In the following sections, the setup page will be described in detail.

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Latitude & Longitude coordinates.

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Probe 1 (ER probe)

LCS sensor (LCS component)

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Manual ER probe configuration

Click "Create Sensor"

The landing page is displayed to the right, where a

The certificate is provided with each probe. If you

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The LC input consists of the two terminals LC+ and LC-,

4.1 LC input voltage range