Wiring the Connect Cable to the VSD Control Card

In order to connect the VFD to the Thread, the Thread connect cable will need to be wired into the VSD control card. The below chart and images provide references for wiring and control card dipswitch setting for the jumper. The information below is the pinout for a Thread X3 connect cable. Please contact customer support for additional information if you have different connect cable wiring colors.

The Thread X3 Connect Cable has the following pinout:

Control Card Jumper Dipswitch Settings:

VFD Configuration

Prior to connecting the VFD to Sensemetrics devices and the app platform, the VFD settings must be configured to ensure proper communication of the device with Sensemetrics. The following configuration should be input for the VFD.

• Baud Rate: 9600
• Data Bits: 8 bits
• Stop Bits: 1 bit
• Parity Type: None
• Access: View Only
• Units: bpd, F, psi
• Custom Map: None

The below image is an example of how the controller should be configured:

Adding the Sensor

Ensure that the THREAD is turned on and that the VFD is connected to the Thread via one of the Thread Device ports.

1.  Navigate to the Connectivity Module.

2.  Press the  button directly on a THREAD to add a Device to it. If your THREAD does not appear here, you may still need to Add Your THREAD as a Connection.

3.  You may also add a device from the    button in the Devices & Sensors Section.

4.  Begin by typing in "VFD" and select the name Schlumberger VFD once it autocompletes in the search box.

5.  Type in the Connect Code of the THREAD that the Device is connected to. It will already be pre-filled if the button on the THREAD was used in step 2. 

6.  Select the THREAD communication port that the device is plugged into, Device 1, 2, or 3.

7.  Click the Next button in order to save settings.

Device Edit Configuration

The next page you will be directed to allows the user to edit certain settings and sensor information.

8. The user can change the sampling interval for the sensor with options between 60 seconds-60 minutes.

9. The user can change the sensor's name which will become the sensor name displayed across the application.

10. The user can input the sensor's location and elevation. This location information will allow the sensor to be displayed within the Spatial mapping feature.

11. Notes can be added here.

12. After changes have been made on this page, click the apply button to save the Sensor Configuration changes. After saving, the Turbidity Sensor will now be displayed in the "Devices & Sensor" window on the Connectivity page. 

Configuring the Sensors

After setting up the Device in the steps above, nine diagnostic sensors will be populated below the VFD device in "Devices & Sensors". Many of the same configurations as above can be edited for each diagnostic sensor. To navigate to the sensor configuration, click on the sensor and then click "Edit Configuration" on the left side of the page.

Below is an example of the configurable fields for each of the diagnostic sensors.

1. The user can change the device's name which will become the device name displayed across the application.

2. Serial Number- Input the serial number of the ToughSonic.

3. The user can input the sensor's location and elevation. This location information will allow the sensor to be displayed within the Spatial mapping feature.

4. Notes can be added here.

5. Click to save these configuration changes.