Available Tags

The set of tags available depends on the type of site. For example, only sites with a Sonaray flow meter will have tags that apply to that device. The site configuration, such as the control mode, also affects what tags are displayed.

Related tags are grouped together - open the group to see the tags in that group. This table shows the default tag groupings.

Tag Description	Group	Tag Name and Purpose
Communication Status	Communication Status	Indicates the status of communications between the host and the site.
RTU Site ID	Communication Status	Site RTU MDLC address
RTU Software Version	Communication Status	Version of the RTU software which controls the gate.
Insufficient Paths	Current Flow	Indicates that the sonaray flow meter does not have enough readings available to accurately measure the flow velocity profile. This may be caused by low water levels, tampering with the meter, weeds, or silt in the pipe.
Control Mode / Irrigation Mode		Indicates the control mode at the site. At a meter outlet this is the Irrigation Mode. These are the control modes that may be available for a gate. Note that some modes are not available at Meter outlets: Position - Allows the controller to move the gate to a specified position regardless of water level. Flow - Requires the gate to maintain a specified flow rate. Does not maintain levels so levels should be watched and managed. Upstream level - Requires the gate to maintain a specified upstream water level regardless of the downstream level. Downstream level - Requires the gate to maintain a specified downstream water level regardless of the upstream level. Total channel control (TCC) - Allows the gate to move automatically to regulate a target level elsewhere in the network. This mode has complex dependencies and you will likely set it once and rarely change it.
Gate Position Setpoint	Gate Position	Target elevation of the gate in POSITION mode.
(U/S, D/S) Water Level	(U/S, D/S) Water Level	The upstream (U/S) or downstream (D/S) water level reading relative to the reference elevation datum. If dual redundant ultrasonic sensors are used, then this is the average of the readings from both sensors, and a reading will also be reported for each sensor. For a multi-gate site, it is the average of all upstream water level readings at the site.
(U/S, D/S) Water Level Sensor 1/2	(U/S, D/S) Water Level > US/DS Sensor Status	The upstream (U/S) or downstream (D/S) water level reading for the specific sensor relative to the reference elevation datum.
(U/S, D/S) Sensor 1/2 Status	(U/S, D/S) Water Level	Indicates whether the for the specified sensor water level sensor is out of range or is not responding.
(U/S, D/S) Sensor 1/2 Enable	(U/S, D/S) Water Level > US/DS Sensor Status	Specifies whether the specific water level sensor is enabled.
(U/S, D/S) Level Sensor Discrepancy	(U/S, D/S) Water Level > US/DS Sensor Status	Indicates a discrepancy between the measurements of two upstream or two downstream water level sensors. An alarm triggers if the two upstream sensor readings differ by more than the Level Sensor Discrepancy Limit.. This tag is only applicable if two sensors are enabled for the same pool.
(U/S, D/S) Sensor 1/2 Out of Range	(U/S, D/S) Water Level > US/DS Sensor Status	Indicates that the water level sensor reading for the specified sensor is outside its configured range.
Level Sensor Discrepancy Limit	(U/S, D/S) Water Level > US/DS Sensor Status	Sets the tolerance limit for the allowable difference between the readings when two upstream or two downstream sensors are installed. If this is exceeded, the Level Sensor Discrepancy alarm is triggered. Set to zero to disable this check. The same limit applies to both upstream and downstream sensors.
(U/S, D/S) Level Sensor Type	(U/S, D/S) Water Level > US/DS Sensor Status	Type of water level sensor installed. The options are: PRESS.- Pressure Sensor or no sensor installed. To determine whether a sensor is installed, check the sensor serial number on the next status page. If no sensor is installed, the serial number is 0 U/SONIC - Ultrasonic Sensor OTHER - Third party analogue sensor If there are two sensors upstream or downstream they will be listed as sensor 1 and 2, for example: U/S Water Level Sensor 1
Current Flow		Total flow from the site. At a multi-gate site, this is the sum of the flows from the individual gates
Drown Alarm Status	Current Flow	An alarm that is triggered if a gate is submerged for more than a specified time-out period. A gate is submerged if its tip is below the downstream water level and the difference between the upstream and downstream water levels (the head) is less than a pre-defined minimum. When a gate is submerged, the flow through the gate cannot be calculated.
Current Volume for Season		For metered outlets this displays the volume supplied so far this season as accumulated on the Host system. This value is reset at the end of the season.
Gate Position	Gate Position	Indicates how far open the gate is - this is the difference between the current gate elevation and the fully closed elevation.
Valve Opening	Valve Opening
Valve Flow	Valve Opening	Flow rate through the BladeMeter valve.
Valve Area Open	Valve Opening	Indicates how far open the BladeMeter valve is open in terms of the valve opening area.
Valve Opening Setpoint	Valve Opening	Target opening area of the BladeMeter valve in Position mode
Gate Elevation	Gate Position	For a FlumeGate - the gate tip elevation with respect to the reference datum For a SlipGate or SlipMeter - the position of the bottom of the gate leaf with respect to the reference datum For a BladeMeter - the elevation is the area of the valve that is open. If there is more than one gate, each gate elevation will be listed separately as, for example: Gate 1 Elevation.
Gate Flow	Gate Position	Flow rate through the gate or valve. At a multi-gate site, this is also summed with the flows from the other gates to give the site flow.
Gate Mode	Gate Position	Specifies whether the Gate is in AUTO or MANUAL control mode. These modes apply if the gate is in REMOTE operating mode. In Auto mode the gate can be controlled automatically by the host system to achieve the site control objective. In Manual mode changes to gate settings must be made by explicitly changing the settings from the host.