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Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual 

Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 

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Continuous Time Settings 
 

The  continuous  time  settings  window  allows  you  to  adjust  the  time  for  a  sensor  to  be  in  a  new 
status before the system accepts the new status. 

 

 
 
Minimum Time Settings 
 

The minimum time settings window allows you to adjust the minimum time between each status. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for UFLS

Page 1: ...www AKCP com Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor User Manual Help Version updated till firmware 405p 1 0 3816 Copyright 2018 AKCP...

Page 2: ...uction 1 What is the AKCP Fuel Sensor 2 How to use this manual 3 Package Contents 4 The Fuel Sensor unit types 2 Hardware Installation 1 Dimensions 2 Mounting and Installation 3 Sensor Setup 1 Sensor...

Page 3: ...han 2000mm in depth such as backup generator fuel tanks The Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensors must be connected directly to the AKCP securityProbe or sensorProbe units in order to function The sensor is e...

Page 4: ...ost useful features If you need any further information or help with using your unit then please contact us on support akcp com and one of our technical support staff will be pleased to help you with...

Page 5: ...sensor error The red LED will be solid when correctly connected One end of the unit has the green phoenix connector for connecting the sensor or sender unit while the other side has an RJ45 connection...

Page 6: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 6 Technical drawing Application diagram...

Page 7: ...LED which indicates status Blinking blue LED indicates the sensor is sensing liquid Solid blue LED indicates sensor is not sensing liquid One end of the unit has the green phoenix connector for connec...

Page 8: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 8 Application diagram...

Page 9: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 9 2 Tank Sensor Hardware Installation 1 Unit Dimensions A Invasive UFLS...

Page 10: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 10 B Non Invasive UFLS NI...

Page 11: ...tank baffles or other intrusions 2 Only use on tanks greater than 200mm in depth but no greater than 2000mm deep 3 Sender must be mounted parallel to the surface of the liquid 4 Do not install on flex...

Page 12: ...protruding into the tank and not be recessed in the hole See drawing above For tightening screws ensure base and washers are sitting flat Tighten screw until screw head makes contact with the washer a...

Page 13: ...sender is mounted in the middle of the tank this is particularly important on low or no baffled tanks that are mounted in moving vehicles or vessels This allows the sensor to average waves of fluid t...

Page 14: ...ce from the sensor sender unit to the surface of the fuel according the manufacturer information However we would recommend a distance of more than 10cm in order to avoid liquids to be in contact with...

Page 15: ...c Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 15 Installation Pictures for Invasive UFLS The two images above show the top of the generator fuel tank and drilling the hole for the fu...

Page 16: ...ltrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 16 The picture above shows the gasket positioning before drilling the holes to mount the fuel sensor onto the generator fuel tan...

Page 17: ...are 405p 1 0 3816 17 The picture above shows the placement of the template before drilling the mounting holes into the fuel tank And finally installing the gasket and the sending unit Ultrasonic Senso...

Page 18: ...depth but no greater than 2000mm deep 3 Sender must be mounted parallel to the surface of the liquid 4 You must first clean and clear the mounting surface with sand paper 5 You must use a coupling age...

Page 19: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 19 Installation Pictures for Non Invasive UFLS NI...

Page 20: ...ic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 20 The 4 images above show the bottom of the fuel tank and preparing the surface for the fuel sensor installation See installation step...

Page 21: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 21...

Page 22: ...the tank and hold until the epoxy dries Important Note Using silicone gel adhesive will not work If you use anything other than the epoxy you will get air pockets like the soft silicone You need to u...

Page 23: ...el Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 23 These 2 images above shows the final steps to mount the sensor on the surface of the tank and hold it in place securely while the Epoxy g...

Page 24: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 24...

Page 25: ...Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Updated until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 25 These last images show the correct installation of the UFLS NI sensor on the bottom of the tank...

Page 26: ...05p 1 0 3816 26 2 Sensor Setup for both sensor types sensorProbe SP2 SPX base units To begin make sure you have connected your ultrasonic fuel sensor to the base unit via the RJ45 connection then navi...

Page 27: ...onfiguration either Linear or Non Linear or the sensor will not detect the fuel level properly Note On the Tank Configuration settings linear tank configuration The top limit is the distance between t...

Page 28: ...n Linear type Next will be the advanced settings for the sensor On the Advanced Settings the sensor actually displays by default the value in of liquid in the tank The Max and Base levels can be used...

Page 29: ...urityProbe SP units securityProbe base units To begin make sure you have connected your fuel sensor to the base unit via the RJ45 connection then navigate to the web interface of your module This is s...

Page 30: ...ed until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 30 1 Sensor Settings We will now take a look at the settings of the Fuel sensor follow the directions shown below You will now be shown the sensor settings page for the...

Page 31: ...anually adjust your notification thresholds by typing a value in the boxes or by moving the blue arrows on the status bar 2 Making your sensor Online or Offline As with all AKCP sensors you can choose...

Page 32: ...5p 1 0 3816 32 3 Other Information on the settings page As well as giving you options the sensor settings page also displays information about your Fuel Level sensor This is show below Current Reading...

Page 33: ...ith an option for advanced and continuous time settings let s take a look at those now Advanced Settings As you can see in the picture below advanced settings are very straight forward and require lit...

Page 34: ...ntinuous Time Settings The continuous time settings window allows you to adjust the time for a sensor to be in a new status before the system accepts the new status Minimum Time Settings The minimum t...

Page 35: ...g UTP Cat 5 wire Communications Cable Max length 50ft 15 meters Assembly and Calibration Comes fully assembled only needs calibration and installation Supplied leader cable Leader cable from tank send...

Page 36: ...6 5 ft at 2 mm accuracy Full Scale Accuracy 2 5 Full Scale Accuracy Mounting SAE 5 stud mounting pattern with gasket seal and screws top mount only Tank Type Style Metal and plastic with nonlinear cap...

Page 37: ...sonic measurement Tank Depth 0 2000 mm 6 5 ft Accuracy Distance 0 2000 mm 6 5 ft at 2 mm accuracy Full Scale Accuracy 3 H 0 5 mm Mounting Epoxy Resin Bottom mount only Tank Type Style Metal and plast...

Page 38: ...ted until firmware 405p 1 0 3816 38 This concludes the Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Please contact support akcp com if you have any further technical questions or problems setting up your modem...

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