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Section : 1   Introduction 

1.1 

General 

 

ATS-LV 1000 Level Controller 

is an industry standard controller used for monitoring, analyzing, 

logging and controlling fluid level in a tank. With a wide range of user selectable tank shapes, 
dimensions, display units, relay settings and sensor and medium specifications, it provides an 
enhanced user experience. Built-in micro-SD card for data acquisition and communication with 
the  custom-built  desktop  application  add  adynamic  data  analytics  capability.  LV  1000  has  a 
robust  design  with  standard  panel  mount  fitting  and  a  simple  user  interface  with  6  control 
buttons and a 128 x 64 graphics LCD display.  
Inspect the exterior of the shipping package for any damage. Open the package and inspect the 
controller and related hardware for missing or damaged parts. 
If there is evidence of damage, notify the carrier immediately. If parts are missing, contact AT 
Systems customer support representative. 
 

How to enter password? 
ATS-LV 1000

 controller contains built in 4 button password feature which can be customized 

as per user selection. Press upward button 4 times to insert the default password. 

 
1.2 

Features 

 

ATS-LV 1000 

controller is designed to be a fully isolated instrument for two-wire DC 

applications. 
 

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Wide range of user selectable display units 

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Instrument supplied in durable  (IP65) enclosure. (when installed in control panel) 

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Built in password protection for safety of instrument and process 

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4 ~ 20 mA  customizable analogue loop current output for plant operation  

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Built-in programmable separate high low relay function 

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High end encapsulated electronic components for humid and harsh environments 

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Factory calibrated 4-20mA analog input for sensor connection, with in-field calibration 

functionality. 

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Built-in micro-SD card for data acquisition and communication through RS 485. 

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Stainless steel clamp (provided) for rigid mounting of controller with electric panels 

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Quick connection with level transmitter through connectors. (require tinned wires 

transmitter)  

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ATS-LV 1000

Page 1: ...Level Controller ATS LV 1000 PIM R0 2021 AT Systems All rights Reserved PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... Inform and educate your personnel for the proper installation operation and maintenance of the product To ensure proper performance make sure that proper personnel operates maintains and update the product When replacement parts are required ensure that qualified personnel use replacement parts specified by AT Systems representative or call at provided number for assistance Unauthorized parts and...

Page 3: ...ections 3 1 General Guidelines 4 3 2 Power 4 3 3 Transmitter Connection 5 3 4 Relay 1 2 Connection 6 3 5 RS485 A B Connection 6 Section 4 Keypad Function 4 1 General Guidelines 7 Section 5 LCD Display 5 1 General Guidelines 8 Section 6 Initial Setup 6 1 Startup 9 6 2 Menu Tree 9 Section 7 Sequential Functions Setup 7 1 Main Menu 10 7 1 1 Set Time Date 10 A Set Time 10 B Set Date 10 C View Time 11 ...

Page 4: ...ogic 12 G Auto Mode 2 13 H Turn ON Time 13 I Turn OFF Time 13 7 1 3 Relay 2 Setting 14 A Relay 2 HI 14 B Relay 2 LO 14 C Auto Mode 1 14 D HI Setpoint 14 E LO Setpoint 15 F Invert Logic 15 G Auto Mode 2 15 H Turn ON Time 15 I Turn OFF Time 16 7 1 4 Tank Setting 16 A Cube 16 B Cuboid 17 C Cylinder 17 D Dairy Tank 18 E Custom Tank 18 F Set Dimensions 19 ...

Page 5: ...7 1 9 Password Setting 22 A Change Password 22 B Password ON OFF 22 Section 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 General Guidelines 23 8 2 Troubleshooting Chart 23 Section 9 Maintenance 9 1 General Guidelines 23 9 2 Maintenance Parts 23 9 3 Panel Mounting Parts 23 9 4 Field Mounting Parts 24 Section 10 Technical Drawings 10 1 Controller Dimensions 25 10 2 Exploded View 26 ...

Page 6: ...ystems customer support representative How to enter password ATS LV 1000 controller contains built in 4 button password feature which can be customized as per user selection Press upward button 4 times to insert the default password 1 2 Features ATS LV 1000 controller is designed to be a fully isolated instrument for two wire DC applications Wide range of user selectable display units Instrument s...

Page 7: ...bration Factory calibrated 4 20mA analog input for sensor connection with in field calibration functionality Clock Internal clock and calendar 24 Hour format 1 min month accuracy Volume Totalizer Logging of total volume consumed up to 999 999 999 liters Security Settings Password enable feature for write protection of critical parameters Relays 2x relays with independent manual and auto operation ...

Page 8: ...E OIL TANKS DAIRY STORAGE TANKS OVERHEAD WATER TANKS DOMESTIC WATER TANKS Section 2 Controller Mounting 2 1 Panel Mounting ATS LV 1000 controller can be mounted on control panel plate for different industrial applications as mentioned in below images along with panel cutout dimensions mm Panel cutout sticker is also provided in package for reference cutting ...

Page 9: ...ise from interfering with the instrumentation signals 3 2 Power A 24 VDC power supply must be used to power the ATS LV 1000 controller The exact connection of this power supply is shown in the given image in this section Always separate input DC power from high power sources frequency drives motors or other electrical signal wires which may contribute noise to a system and cause disturbance in rea...

Page 10: ... Connections Layout Image above shows the wiring connection names for 4 20mA level transmitters and ATS Level controller ATS LV 1000 Each transmitter wire connection detail is given below 1 Connect 4 20mA Wire 1 with IN connection of controller 2 Connect 4 20mA Wire 2 with IN connection of controller 3 Connect Ground Wire with GND connection of controller 4 Connect 2 core communication wire with R...

Page 11: ...tion with negative terminal same for Relay 2 yellow and green Note Connection wire size range 20 26 AWG 0 13 0 52 mm2 Wire stripe length 7 8mm 3 5 RS485 A B Connection Two RS485 communication cables can be connected to ATS LV 1000 controller terminal strip by inserting the wires in RS485 A RS485 B connections Connect top purple marked connection with RS485 A terminal and bottom green marked connec...

Page 12: ...control through its 6 buttons control panel Figure below shows individual keypad buttons with their respective functions UPWARD TOP DOWNWARD BOTTOM FORWARD RIGHT MENU ENTER ACCEPT ESCAPE PREVIOUS BACK UPWARD TOP DOWNWARD BOTTOM FORWARD RIGHT MENU ENTER ACCEPT ESCAPE PREVIOUS BACK ...

Page 13: ...djustable backlight Figure below shows the display icons with their respective description MAIN DISPLAY INDICATING LEVEL WITH USER SELECTABLE UNITS SD CARD INDICATION RELAYS STATUS RELAYS STATUS PARAMETERS VALUE TANK LEVEL MAIN DISPLAY INDICATING LEVEL UNIT SD CARD TANK LEVEL PERCENTAGE LEVEL UNIT Tank level Percentage out of 100 Tank level Display in height ...

Page 14: ...e the transmitter wires are connected properly to the ATS LV 1000 controller Make sure to check the clamping of controller with panel plate 6 2 Menu Tree Before performing any operation kindly see the below sequential tree chart for quick access Menu For detailed information on sub menus kindly refer to section 8 ...

Page 15: ...Password Enter Button Set Time Date Set time date has four minor sub menus as Set time Set date View time and View date A Set Time User can define customized time from this menu Menu Button Insert Password Enter Button Set Time Date Enter Button Set Time Set time will appear and can be selected Forward button for switching between hours and minutes and upward downward button for change in digits T...

Page 16: ... relay 1 settings from this menu Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Enter Button Relay 1 Setting This setting contains seven sub menus as Relay 1 HI Relay 1 LO Auto Mode 1 HI Setpoint LO Setpoint Invert Logic Auto Mode 2 Turn ON time and Turn OFF time A Relay 1 HI This sub menu can be used for manual operation of Relay 1 User can turn ON relay 1 manually from this sub menu Menu Button Ins...

Page 17: ...ould be larger than LO setpoint otherwise controller will not accept the value Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Enter Button Relay 1 Setting Enter Button Downward Button HI Setpoint E LO Setpoint User can select relay 1 low setpoint percentage value between 0 to 100 depending on the 4 20mA input the level controller is receiving This value should be less than LO setpoint otherwise contr...

Page 18: ...en hours and minutes Pressing Enter button will turn ON OFF this mode Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Enter Button Relay 1 Setting Enter Button Downward Button Turn ON Time I Turn OFF Time This sub menu can be used for time based auto operation of Relay 1 User will have to insert its required relay turn OFF time mentioning hours and minutes Use upward or downward button to select requi...

Page 19: ...from this sub menu This relay will operate based on HI Setpoint and LO Setpoint values inserted by user When the analogue input value rises from HI setpoint value then Relay 2 will turn ON When the analogue input value falls from LO Setpoint value then Relay 2 will turn OFF Pressing Enter button will turn ON OFF this mode Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Enter Button Relay 2 Setting Ent...

Page 20: ...Invert Logic G Auto Mode 2 This sub menu can be used for time based auto operation of Relay 2 User can select relay 1 setting on auto mode from this sub menu This relay will operate based on turn on time and turn off time inserted by user User will have to insert its required turn on and turn off time for relay Pressing Enter button will turn ON OFF this mode Menu Button Insert Password Downward B...

Page 21: ...ank setting from this menu Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Enter Button Tank Setting This setting contains seven sub menus as Cube Cuboid Cylinder Dairy tank Custom Tank Set Dimensions Set medium SG and Sensor Input Note User will have to select tank shape and input tank dimensions fluid specific gravity and transmitter measuring height before final operation A Cube User can select cub...

Page 22: ...Button Downward Button Cuboid Enter Button Cuboid shaped tank examples are shown below for reference C Cylinder User can select cube tank shape using this menu Note Make sure to select the correct shape of tank otherwise controller will not calculate and display the volume accurately Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Tank Setting Enter Button Downward Button Cylinder Enter Button Cylinde...

Page 23: ... Button Dairy Tank Enter Button Dairy Tank examples are shown below for reference E Custom Tank User can select custom tank shape based on height and height offset values using this menu Note Make sure to select the correct shape of tank otherwise controller will not calculate and display the volume accurately Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Tank Setting Enter Button Downward Button Cu...

Page 24: ...n meters For Cube shape tank Width Height Height offset For Cuboid shape tank Width Length Height Height offset For Cylinder shape tank Diameter Height Height offset Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Tank Setting Enter Button Downward Button Set Dimensions Enter Button Height Offset Note Height offset is the vertical distance measure from consumed bottom of tank to the installed transmit...

Page 25: ...wnward Button Tank Setting Enter Button Downward Button Set Medium SG Enter Button H Sensor Input User will have to mention sensor measuring height as input to controller This sensor input is measured in meters and mentioned in provided sensor datasheet Note Sensor input value ranges from 01 meter to 40 meters or customized as per user requirement Use upward or downward button to select required d...

Page 26: ... data 7 1 6 Select Units ATS LV 1000 has a built in customized unit s option User can define its desired units in terms of SI and IPS Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button SD Card Setting User can select any units from following CUBIC METER LITRE GALLON 7 1 7 Device ID ATS LV 1000 contains device ID option Device ID is used for communication between Level Controller and Level Controller Soft...

Page 27: ...ed before going into main menu Menu Button Insert Password Downward Button Password Setting Enter Button Password setting has two sub menus as Change Password and Password ON A Change Password User can change password from this menu User have to select a sequence of buttons using any of the first five buttons Upward Downward Forward Menu and Enter Button For example if required to set password fir...

Page 28: ...High frequency sources of electrical noise may cause abrupt behavior in extreme conditions If readings are very erratic after wiring has been checked check for a possible AC ground loop filter value calibration k factors or by temporarily moving the rotor of sensor with finger to check frequency and flow rate values displaying or not Section 9 Maintenance 9 1 General Guidelines Controller requires...

Page 29: ...unt enclosure for dust and water protection For field mounting AT Systems can also provide IP67 field mount enclosure with installed cable glands for cables connection Field enclosure also contains the through hole of lock for protection from unknown users interaction on the field ...

Page 30: ... Section 10 Technical Drawings 10 1 Controller Dimensions ATS LV 1000 controller technical detailed dimensions can be seen below Notes This dimensional drawing is not to scale All dimensions are in mm inches ...

Page 31: ... IS PROVIDED FOR INSULATION OF CONTROLLER WITH ELECTRICAL PANEL AND IP 65 PROTECTION BACK PART INCLUDES POWER SUPPLY PCB MAIN PCB AND CONNECTORS SIDE CLAMP PLATE IS PROVIDED FOR CLAMPING OF CONTROLLER WITH ELECTRICALS PANEL SCREWS FOR FRONT AND BACK BOX ENCAPSULATION AND IP 65 PROTECTION FRONT PART BACK PART SCREWS CONTROLLER GASKET SIDE CLAMP PLATE ...

Page 32: ...ATS LV 1000 PIM R0 2021 AT Systems All rights Reserved 24 A 10 SECTOR B1 TOWNSHIP LAHORE PAKISTAN POSTAL CODE 54770 Tel 92 300 064 54 54 Web www atsystems com pk Email info atsystems com pk ...

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