VT591 / Water leak rope sensor (Legacy with WDC)

Function and purpose

Notice on 6th June 2019: The product has been altered. RJ9 4P2C connected is now used instead of 2P Power Terminal.


The sensor must be used together with

WLC / Water leak cable

(ordered separately)

When water is in contact with the detection cable sensor indicates the emergence of moisture. "WDC / Water detection rope" and "WLC / Water leakage cable" are ordered separately! The whole area can be effectively monitored by placing the cable near or along with possible flood sources.

Dimensions


Usage examples

Technical specifications

VT591 / Water leak sensor specifications
Dimensions60×18×18 mm
Weight60 g
Input

2 wire (WDC cable)

OutputRJ11 / RJ12 (6p4c)
Operating temperature-10 °C to +80 °C
Operating humidity5% to 95% (Non-Condensing)
MountingMounting bracket included.
Power consumption60mW
Max. distance m100 m
HS Code9025 80 400
ComponentsManufactured in E.U.
Special featuresResponse time: 15 sec., Recovery time: Depends on how fast the sensor dries out

WDC / Water detection rope specifications

DescriptionWDC can detect moisture (works until the dew point) and does not welcome pollution!
Detectable liquidsClean, polluted & distilled water; acids; alkalis; alcohols, and other electrically conductive liquid
Diameter3 mm in diameter
Lengths

Order options include 6m, 10m, 17m, 25m, 50m, or custom length.

Weight

15 g/m

Operating temperatureMin. -50° C, Max. 105° C
Max. rope length225 m
Conductor27% Ni

WLC / Water leak cable specifications

DescriptionWLC can work in high humidity, pollution, and hazardous waste
Detectable liquidsClean, polluted & distilled water; acids; alkalis; alcohols, and other electrically conductive liquid
Diameter5.5 mm in diameter
Lengths

Order options include 10m, 15m, 25m, 50m, or custom length.

Weight

26 g/m

Operating humidity0° - 100 %
Max. cable length225 m
Inputsx2 wires

Package content

Package includes:

Package content

Description

Quantity

1

WLC Water leak cable.jpg

WLC3/WLC6/WLC10/WLC16/WLC25/WLC50 leakage cable

1 pc

2

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4J-S sticky clamps for each 2 m of the rope.

1 pc

3

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Protective cap

1 pc

Connecting WDC / Water detection rope

  1. Connect the WDC rope sensor to the VT591 leak sensor.
  2. Wire the WDC rope around or under potentially leaking objects around the perimeter or under raised floors.
  3. Connect the sensor to the monitoring unit. The connection is plug-an-play.
  4. The sensor is ready to use.

Connecting WLC / Water leak cable

The cable can not touch itself. It needs to be straightened.

Do not twist or press down the cable too much. This may lead to deformation. The cable has two sensing wires, these wires can not touch each other.

Do not put the cable on a conductive surface.

You can cut the cable, but you need to isolate the ends so that they do not touch each other. And do not loop the cable.

  1. Connect the "VT591 / Water leak sensor" to the monitoring unit. The connection is plug-an-play.
  2. Connect "VTC / Terminal cable" to the VT591 sensor.
  3. Connect "WLC / Water detection cable" to "VTC / Terminal cable".
  4. Connect any additional "WLC / Water detection cables" to each other as shown in the picture above to make a chain connection.
  5. Wire the WLC rope around or under potentially leaking objects around the perimeter or under raised floors.
  6. Put a protective cap on the connector of the last WLC cable in a chain.
  7. The sensor is ready to use.

Analog sensor connection

This section includes child pages:

Connecting analog sensors

Connect the analog sensor by a supplied RJ-11 (6P4C) cable to any analog port "A1 .. A8" or "Sensor" port. The determination of the sensor type and connection will occur automatically.

Vutlan analog sensor connection (Analog ports).jpg

If strong electromagnetic interference is present, we recommend using a 3-pair cable CAN FTP for sensor connection!

6P4C RJ11 cable wiring/pinouts

RJ11 RJ12 (6p4c) pinouts cable.jpg

1- Yellow, 2- Green, 3- Red, 4 - Black

Colors are true for this telephone cable. Both ends match the colors and pinouts (identical).

Please refer to the RJ connectors comparison table:

Daisy chain connection

Some of the analog sensors can be connected to a daisy chain. Please refer to the article "Chain Connection of analog sensors".

Maximum cable length test

ok = tested

x = failed

Model

50m

100m

120m

150m

200m

VT407

AC current converter

ok

recommended

  ok




VT410

DC voltage monitor

ok





VT420

Converter 4-20mA

ok

recommended

ok




VT500

Temperature sensor

ok

ok




VT501

Outdoor temperature sensor

ok

ok




VT510

Humidity sensor

ok

x




VT530

Access sensor


ok




VT540

Vibration sensor


ok




VT550

Wind velocity meter

ok

x




VT560

Smoke detector


ok




VT570

PIR sensor


ok




VT590

Spot water detector


ok




VT591

Water leak sensor


ok




Extending the number of analog sensors

Using CAN extension "VT408 / Sensor extension unit" it is possible to increase the number of analog sensors connected to the monitoring unit up to 80 sensors.

Analog sensors using CAN bus (Vutlan).jpg

Additional articles of interest

Sensor configuration

Adding logic schemes

Installation examples

Please find installation examples in our article "Water leakage detection using cable sensor and spot sensor".

Cable pinouts

The sensor uses a standard Vutlan analog sensor cable(RJ11/RJ12 to RJ11/RJ12) for connecting to the monitoring unit. You can find further instructions at: Analog sensors connection

Technical support

The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If the power meter requires service, contact your local sales representative. Do not open the device. Opening the device voids the warranty.

Troubleshooting

The following table describes potential problems and their possible causes. It also describes checks you can perform or possible solutions for each. After referring to this table, if you cannot resolve the problem, contact your local Vutlan sales representative for assistance.

Potential ProblemPossible CausePossible Solution
The data being displayed is inaccurate or not what you expect.

Incorrect setup values.Check that You use the correct f(x) formula
Incorrect voltage inputs.Check power meter voltage input terminals to verify that adequate voltage is present
The power meter is wired improperly.Check that all wires are connected correctly and that they are energized. See “Wiring Diagrams” of the device.
The sensor does not appear in the Vutlan monitoring interfaceCommunication lines are improperly connected.Check 6P4C RJ11 communication cable.
The communication cable is inserted into the wrong port.6P4C RJ11 communication cable must be inserted into the analog port of the Vutlan monitoring system.


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