Wells and Water Tank Management

IoT Pro Submersible

This guide will walk you through installing the IoT Pro Submersible monitoring system on a stationary diesel tank. The process typically takes 1-2 hours for a standard installation.

This installation must be performed by a qualified electrician or authorized technician only due to high voltage hazards

Before you begin

Before your first installation, complete the IoT Pro Quick Start in the office to familiarize yourself with the process

Parts Needed

  • 1 x IoT Pro Submersible

  • 1 x Pressure Sensor (1m, 2m or 4m)

  • 1 x 12VDC 1A Power supply

  • 2 Core 0.75mm² cable for supply (As Necessary)

  • 1 x 6mm masonry drill bit

  • 1 x 12mm HSS drill bit

  • 1 x M12 Grommet

Optional but Recommended

  • As Necessary x conduit

  • 1 x Bond and Seal (Wurth recommended)

  • M5 self drill A4 Stainless Steel screws

Installing Sensors

Do not drill any holes in any supporting beams as this would weaken them!

Start with installing the pressure sensor, before installing the IoT Pro. This allows you to position the IoT Pro device optimally, avoiding the need for junction boxes or cable extensions.

There are multiple ways to install a Pressure sensor into a reservoir, first you would need to locate the opening of the reservoir

  • Option A :

    • If the reservoir has a manhole with a cover

    • First remove the cover

    • The manhole itself will be a square with 2 cement (or metal) support beams and 2 walls of normal non-support material

    • Locate a suitable place for the sensor to be placed, ideally away from pumps or intake or exhaust pipes

    • Drill a 6mm hole on the non-supporting below the manhole cover and attach the sensor clamp

    • Measure with a weighted tip measuring tape from the top to the bottom of the reservoir

      • You would need to decide yourself what you will use as the top of the reservoir, we recommend using 5cm below the overflow outlet (if one is present) or 30cm below the top of the manhole top

    • Use these measurements to tie the sensor 5cm from the bottom

  • Option B :

    • If the reservoir is sealed and only an intake and exhaust pipe are present

    • Locate the intake pipe in the reservoir and follow it to where it is collecting water from

      • this will usually be a long gutter or a collector

    • Pass the weighted measuring tape from the collection point to the bottom of the reservoir and record the reading (1)

    • start slowly pulling the measuring tape back an feel when it hits the pipe and record the reading (2)

    • Subtract reading (2) from reading (1) and you get the height of the reservoir

    • Start pushing the sensor from the collection point into the reservoir until you measure 5cm less than reading (1)

    • Find a suitable place on the wall to drill a 6mm hole and attach the cable clip there

    • Attach the sensor to the clip

  • Option C :

    • If the reservoir is a Fibre tank then this should have a lid

To Be Continued….