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Rev

 

5

 

MN890570

 

9

 

of

 

30

 

ULSX

CAL

 

CONFIGURATION

 

Step

 

Seven

 

This

 

section

 

of

 

ULSX

CAL

 

is

 

where

 

you

 

select

 

the

 

application’s

 

configuration

 

settings.

  

Start

 

from

 

the

 

top

 

and

 

work

 

to

 

the

 

bottom,

 

choosing

 

the

 

selections

 

that

 

are

 

applicable

 

to

 

your

 

configuration.

  

Not

 

Applicable

 

will

 

automatically

 

show

 

when

 

a

 

selection

 

doesn’t

 

apply

 

to

 

your

 

configuration

 

settings,

 

and

 

you

 

may

 

move

 

on.

  

All

 

configuration

 

settings

 

must

 

be

 

selected

 

or

 

have

 

Not

 

Applicable

 

before

 

you

 

can

 

continue

 

to

 

the

 

next

 

step.

  

Note:

  

Pressing

 

the

 

Clear

 

Screen

 

button

 

will

 

reset

 

the

 

configuration

 

table

 

and

 

allow

 

access

 

to

 

all

 

of

 

the

 

features.

 

Number

 

of

 

Pumps:

  

This

 

feature

 

allows

 

you

 

to

 

select

 

the

 

number

 

of

 

pumps

 

or

 

valves

 

used

 

with

 

Series

 

ULS.

  

This

 

is

 

the

 

setting

 

that

 

activates

 

the

 

control

 

capabilities

 

of

 

up

 

to

 

two

 

relays.

  

Control

 

relays

 

are

 

often

 

referred

 

to

 

as

 

latching

 

relays.

    

o

Switch/Alarms

 

Only

 

 

The

 

relays

 

will

 

be

 

standard

 

single

 

point

relays

 

(High

 

and/or

 

Low

 

alarms).

  

Relays

 

are

 

non

latching.

o

1

‐ 

Pump/Valve

 

 

One

 

relay

 

will

 

be

 

configured

 

as

 

a

 

control

 

or

latching

 

relay

 

(relay

 

will

 

have

 

a

 

start

 

level

 

and

 

a

 

separate

 

stop

level).

   

Use

 

this

 

setting

 

to

 

control

 

one

 

pump

 

or

 

valve

 

for

automatic

 

filling

 

or

 

emptying

 

of

 

a

 

tank.

o

2

Pumps/Valves

 

 

Two

 

relays

 

are

 

configured

 

as

 

control

 

or

latching

 

relays.

  

Each

 

relay

 

will

 

have

 

a

 

unique

 

start

 

level

 

and

 

a

common

 

stop

 

level.

   

Use

 

this

 

setting

 

to

 

control

 

two

 

pumps

 

or

valves

 

for

 

automatic

 

filling

 

or

 

emptying

 

of

 

a

 

tank.

o

4

20mA

 

Transmitter

 

Only

 

 

This

 

setting

 

will

 

disengage

 

all

 

of

 

the

relays.

   

Use

 

this

 

function

 

if

 

you

 

are

 

not

 

using

 

any

 

relays

 

and

using

 

only

 

the

 

4

20

 

mA

 

current

 

output.

Note:

 

Right

 

click

 

on

 

any

 

menu

 

that

 

you

 

may

 

have

 

questions

 

on

 

to

 

open

 

the

 

help

 

menu.

 

Note:

 

To

 

reset,

 

press

 

the

 

Clear

 

Screen

 

button.

 

Summary of Contents for ULS Series

Page 1: ...L ULS Rev A MN890570 1 of 30 Series ULS Small Tank Ultrasonic Transmitter Switch and Controller Series ULSS ULSM ULSL Manual ...

Page 2: ...ith ULSX CAL software no more target calibration Adjustable Loop Fail Safe Easy to reverse mA output Increased output filtering Table of Contents Specifications 3 Dimensions 4 Safety Precautions 5 Components 6 Getting Started 7 USB Fob Interface 7 ULSX CAL 8 Configuration 9 Tank Levels Relay Values 16 Write to Unit Wiring Diagram 17 Wiring 18 Wire Connections 18 Switch Inductive Loads 19 Installat...

Page 3: ...mA or 20 4 mA Signal fail safe 4 mA 20 mA 21 mA 22 mA or hold last Contact type 4 SPST relays Contact rating 60 VA 1A maximum Contact fail safe Power loss Hold last Power on Open close or hold last Hysteresis Selectable Process temp F 20 to 140 C 7 to 60 Temp comp Automatic Ambient temp F 31 to 140 C 35 to 60 Pressure MWP 30 PSI Enclosure rating Type 6P encapsulated corrosion resistance submersibl...

Page 4: ...4 of 30 MN890570 Rev A DIMENSIONS Step Three Series ULSL Series ULSM Series ULSS ...

Page 5: ...atching relays When power is removed to the sensor the relays will remain in their last state Ex If the relay is energized when power is removed the relay will remain in an energized state Material Compatibility The enclosure is made of Polycarbonate PC The transducer is made of Polyvinylidene Fluoride PVDF Make sure that the model which you have selected is chemically compatible with the applicat...

Page 6: ...rt Guide Outputs 1 4 20 mA loop powered output 2 4 SPST 60 VA relays P N Max Range Dead Band Thread Fob Outputs ULSS 10 4 1 1 25 m 2 5cm 1 NPT No Fob 1 2 ULSS 11 4 1 1 25 m 2 5cm 1 NPT Fob Included 1 2 ULSS 20 4 1 1 25 m 2 5cm 1 G No Fob 1 2 ULSS 21 4 1 1 25 m 2 5cm 1 G Fob Included 1 2 ULSM 10 9 8 3 0 m 4 10cm 1 NPT No Fob 1 2 ULSM 11 9 8 3 0 m 4 10cm 1 NPT Fob Included 1 2 ULSM 20 9 8 3 0 m 4 10...

Page 7: ...ur Fob into your computer s USB port be sure that you have installed ULSX CAL on your computer Connect the red green white and black wires from Series ULS into the correct terminals on the Fob Tighten the screws on the terminals and plug your Fob into the USB port of your computer Wiring identical for all series Use only the Red Black Green and White wires The maximum cable distance between the co...

Page 8: ...AL icon Follow steps 1 3 to configure the transmitter Click Help in the lower right hand corner and open the help menu of ULSX CAL for additional instructions on ULSX CAL If you need additional assistance using ULSX CAL please contact a Dwyer Instruments Inc Applications Engineer at 800 872 9141 Above Screen Capture is for the Series ULSS ...

Page 9: ...pabilities of up to two relays Control relays are often referred to as latching relays o Switch Alarms Only The relays will be standard single point relays High and or Low alarms Relays are non latching o 1 Pump Valve One relay will be configured as a control or latching relay relay will have a start level and a separate stop level Use this setting to control one pump or valve for automatic fillin...

Page 10: ...mpties Tank Will set relay s to automatically empty a tank Start level will be above the Stop level for each relay o Fills Tank Will set relay s to automatically fill a tank Start level will be below the Stop level for each relay o Not Applicable Appears when this function is not available such as when Switch Alarms Only or 4 20mA Transmitters Only are selected Empties Tank Fills Tank Auto Empty A...

Page 11: ...el is reached the first relay will always start The lag relay will only start when the lag level is reached All relays will stop at the common off level o Lead Lag used to Empty Tank example o Duplex Allows for the two relays to have two different start levels a common stop level and will alternate the relays when the first start level is reached The two relays will alternate each time the lead le...

Page 12: ...ected o Hold State The relay s will remain in the same state as the last echo detected When the sensor regains signal the relays will revert to the level when the signal was regain o Pump Valves Off The relays will revert to the OFF state Appears when 1 Pump Valve or 2 Pumps Valves are selected o Pump Valves On The relays will revert to the ON state Appears when 1 Pump Valve or 2 Pumps Valves are ...

Page 13: ...High Alarms 1 High 2 High 3 High 4 High o Low Alarm Options Set from 1 to 4 Low Alarms 1 Low 2 Low 3 Low 4 Low o Combination Alarms Set a combination of High and Low Alarms 1 Low 1 High 1 Low 2 High 2 Low 1 High 2 Low 2 High 1 Low 3 High 3 Low 1 High o Not Applicable Appears when this function is not available such as when Transmitters Only is selected High Alarm Options Low Alarms Options Combina...

Page 14: ...cm or Not Applicable o High Alarms Relay activates above set point Relay will deactivate when level goes below the set point plus the value of the hysteresis o Low Alarms Relay activates below set point Relay will deactivate when level goes above the set point plus the value of the hysteresis High Alarm w Hysteresis Low Alarm w Hysteresis Note Right click on any menu that you may have questions on...

Page 15: ...ail safe condition occurs If 20 mA at Bottom is selected the sensor will output 4 mA when a fail safe condition occurs o Overfill 21 mA The output current will go to 21 mA when the return signal is lost o Overfill 22 mA The output current will go to 22 mA when the return signal is lost Output at Empty This feature allows you to select the orientation of the 4 to 20 mA output 4 to 20 mA or 20 to 4 ...

Page 16: ... ULSX CAL Relay Values Series ULSS ULSM and ULSL only This section of ULSX CAL is where you enter the operational values for relays You must enter values within all of the fields shown The value fields shown are based upon the configuration of the Series ULS All values must be in the units of operation selected above and are based upon units of liquid All relay values must be greater than Liquid E...

Page 17: ...d follow the Wiring Diagram provided by the ULSX CAL software A typical wiring diagram is shown above Dwyer Instruments Inc recommends using a qualified licensed electrician to wire Series ULS and your application s components Configure your Series ULS with ULSX CAL and use the wiring diagram button to view the appropriate diagram Each configuration will have its own unique diagram The diagram abo...

Page 18: ...n wire is the common for all the relays Relay selection is determined by the configuration in ULSX CAL Note Series ULS uses latching relays When power is removed to the sensor the relays will remain in their last state Ex If the relay is energized when power is removed the relay will remain in an energized state General notes for electrical connections usage and safety Where personal safety or sig...

Page 19: ... Ohms for each volt across the contacts C 0 5 to 1 μF for each amp through closed contacts Notes 1 Use capacitors rated for 250 VAC 2 RC networks may affect load release time of solenoid loads Check to confirm proper operation 3 Install the RC network at the meters relay screw terminals An RC network may also be installed across the load Experiment for best results Voltage Output Series ULS can be...

Page 20: ...er of a dome top tank 7 In cone bottom tank position the sensor over the deepest part of the tank Do not install at angle relative to the liquid Do not install within 2 of tank sidewall 3 for Series ULSL Do not install with objects in the beam Do not install in applications with vacuum Installation in existing fittings If the existing fitting is larger than the threads of the Series ULS select a r...

Page 21: ... x thread reducer bushing b Avoid tank adapter thread x thread styles and or pipe stops forward of the installed transducer c Always mount the tank adapter so the majority of fitting is outside the tank i Never mount the tank adapter upside down or the bulk of the material is inside the tank 2 Tank Adapter Socket x Thread ULS ACC 420 Tank Adapter ULS ACC 420 w 2 x 1 Reducer Bushing ULS ACC 121 Tan...

Page 22: ...the flange such as the Banjo 1 Poly ANSI Flange series AF100 c Use a flange with a 2 thread and add a 2 to 1 reducer bushing to complete the installation 2 Flange w thread out of plane ULS ACC 312 1 Flange w thread in plane 2 Flange w reducer bushing ULS ACC 121 Do not use thread in plane 4 Side Mount Bracket For installations in open tanks and sumps use the ULS ACC 510 or ULS ACC 520 side mount b...

Page 23: ...Be sure to use a plastic reducing bushing such as ULS ACC 121 2 T x 1 T fitting or the ULS ACC 221 2 S x 1 T fitting ii For the Series ULSL use a reducer bushing such as ULS ACC 131 3 T x 2 T fitting or the ULS ACC 231 3 S x 2 T fitting d The pipe length should run the measurement span and the bottom of the pipe should remain submerged at all times to prevent foam from entering the pipe e Cut a 45...

Page 24: ... alter the performance of your unit Please read through this HELP file to assist you in making adjustments or if you are still unclear about a specific issue please contact Dwyer Instruments Inc Applications Engineering Note When the Advanced Button is highlighted with a RED border this indicates you have selected an advanced feature ...

Page 25: ...steady rate Turn OFF Fast Level Changes Placing a check mark in the box will turn off the filter enabling fast level changes Use this filter if your application has very smooth slow and steady level changes The filter instructs Series ULS to look only for small incremental changes in level Turn ON Noisy Mount Start Filter Placing a check mark in the box will activate a filter that reduces sound in...

Page 26: ...computer has access to the Internet If not an error window will appear When the Download button is pressed the software will check the version of software you are using with the most recent version at Dwyer Instruments Inc If the versions are similar a window indicating that the most recent version is installed If not then a window will appear asking to download the latest version Follow the instr...

Page 27: ...firmware update Select the latest version of the firmware file and click on OK Confirm that the address is correct and then click on Update Sensor to begin the firmware update This step should take less than 1 minute You can follow the progress with the status bar to the right of the Update Sensor button When completed click on the Configuration tab to configure the transmitter Remember when the f...

Page 28: ...away from sensor Series ULSM 4 mA 8 2 2 5 m away and 20 mA 4 10 cm away from sensor Series ULSL 4 mA 18 0 5 5 m away and 20 mA 8 20 cm away from sensor Factory Defaults Table Testing the Transmitter 1 Connect a multimeter in series with the black wire to read the current output 2 Verify that the current increases tank filling and decreases tank emptying appropriately in the calibrated span 3 If no...

Page 29: ...LS connected to the computer Check that the Fob is connected to the USB port Check that all four wires Red Black White and Green are securely attached to the Fob Check in Device Manager that drivers are present under Universal Serial Bus controllers Internet error The server name or address could not be resolved This is a warning indicating the computer configuring Series ULS is not connected to t...

Page 30: ...d serviceable and should be returned is repair is needed field repair should not be attempted and may void warranty WARRANTY RETURN Refer to Terms and Conditions of Sale in our catalog or on our website Contact customer service to receive a Return Goods Authorization number before shipping your product back for repair Be sure to include a brief description of the problem plus any relevant applicat...

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