Troubleshooting Low Sample Flow Rate Stuck Flow Meter

This article discussed methods for troubleshooting when you get an error that is accompanied by text that reads, “Low Sample Flow Rate”.  There are several possible causes for this, but all of them in some way stem from a device in the Bloodhound called the “Flow Meter”…basically an in-line anemometer which is installed in the […]

How To Connect Your Bloodhound To The Internet Via Ethernet

This article coveres one of the two methods of connecting your Bloodhound to the Internet. Specifically, it addresses how to use the on-board Ethernet (network) card to make this connection. PREREQUISITES/ASSUMPTIONS: 1)  You need to be on-site with the Bloodhound. 2)  You will need a working on-site Local-Area-Network (LAN), including a network router capable of […]

How To Connect Your Bloodhound To The Internet GPRS Cellular Modem

This article coveres one of the two methods of connecting your Bloodhound to the Internet. Specifically, it addresses how to use the on-board GPRS Cellular Data Modem to make this connection. PREREQUISITES: 1)  You need to be on-site with the Bloodhound. 2)  You may need a small pair of needle nose pliers or a small […]

Bloodhound Basics Rigging Up The Bloodhound Recommended Apparatus And Connections

This article specifically covers one possible scenario in rig-up.  While this is generally one of the simpler scenarios, it is also one of the most common. PREREQUSITES: There are no prerequisites for thie article – this is academic only. RECOMMENDED RIG-UP: 1)  Below is a diagram depicting the recommended rig-up of the Bloodhound in the […]

How To Connect The iBall Instruments DC Cavitator To The Bloodhound

This article specifically covers powering an iBall Instruments DC Cavitator by connecting it to the Bloodhound’s 12VDC power outlet. PREREQUSITES: 1)  While it is advisable to have a Bloodhound and DC Cavitator on-site. 2)  When the time comes to actually wire the power connections, you will need an adequate supply of 10-gauge outdoor Low-Voltage DC […]

How To Connect A WITS EDR Computer To The Bloodhound

This article specifically covers setting up a WITS connection between the Bloodhound and an on-site WITS system. PREREQUSITES: 1)  While it is advisable to have a Bloodhound on-site to run through the settings on the Bloodhound and the connections, it is not required – this can be an academic-only article as well. 2)  You will […]

How To Connect A Geolograph To The Bloodhound

This article specifically covers setting up a Geolograph on the Bloodhound, including the physical connection of the Geolograph, testing the geolograph connection, and the related settings on the Bloodhound which control the Geolograph. PREREQUSITES: 1)  While it is advisable to have a Bloodhound on-site to run through the settings on the Bloodhound and the connections, it is […]

How To Connect The Sample Inlet And Exhaust On The Bloodhound

This article specifically addresses where one connects the Sample Inlet, and where the Exhaust should be plumbed on the Bloodhound. PREREQUSITES: There are no prerequisites for this article. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1)  Take a look at the left hand side of the Bloodhound where all of the connections are located (see the figure below for what […]

Bloodhound Basics Software That Comes With The Bloodhound

This article covers the software that comes with the Bloodhound, and what it does for you. Included are the thick client desktop applications, and the thin-client web applications.  This is only an overview of what’s included. PREREQUSITES: There are no prerequisites for this article.  You do not even need to have received your Bloodhound yet. […]