In-Situ Virtual HERMIT Tutorial - Manual (Page 7)

Software Overview 7
and downloading all the data sets simultaneously using the Virtual HERMIT
software.
When using the RuggedReader and Win-Situ Mobile to collect data, the data
logs are synchronized back to the laptop using Win-Situ
® Sync. Virtual
HERMIT software automatically imports the data.
1.2.2 Alternatives to Long or Awkward Cable Runs
Virtual HERMIT software can also be used in a “disconnected” scenario
where the cable lengths required to connect the observation wells are
prohibitive, or physical barriers such as roads or buildings prevent having all
the Level TROLL instruments networked into the laptop. In this situation, the
Level TROLL 700s are all configured while connected to the Virtual HERMIT
using short cables and a scheduled start time. They are then deployed
individually using a RuggedReader handheld PC loaded with Win-Situ
Mobile software to set level references for each observation well (Figure 3).
FIGURE 3. Virtual HERMIT configuration with disconnected Level TROLL instruments
At the scheduled start time, all the Level TROLL instruments start logging
data and the pump test begins. The Rugged Reader can be used to collect
observation well data at any time during the test. Then the user may upload
the data to the PC and synchronize the files with the data from the Virtual
HERMIT software.