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SO250-UI Tank Sensor | Version 18.08.2015 | Data subject to alteration. Errors subject to correction. 

The SO250-UI ultrasound sensor is used to detect the liquid content of tanks and for 

distance measurements. Besides applications in areas such as rainwater storage tanks 

or heating oil tanks, the sensor can also be used in fish tanks or fountains, as well as for 

monitoring the parking distances between heavy goods vehicles. Please follow the 

“Instructions for assembly and operation” on page 4. 

The distance/content level can be directly read off the display of the output device. The 

integrated keyboard allows the tank geometry and data output to be input (Modbus 

interface, current output, voltage output and two relay switch outputs). Switching a 

relay can additionally trigger an acoustic alarm signal. 

Functions:  

 

Distance measurement 

 

Content measurement

 in spherical, rectangular and cylindrical shaped tanks. 

Several tanks of the same type set up as a battery  

 

Current output 

 

Voltage output 

 

2 relay switch outputs

 for automatic filling/drainage and/or overfill/empty 

warnings, or for triggering fault warnings 

 

Modbus interface

 with configurable address, data transfer rate, parity checking 

 

Technical specifications 

Evaluation device 

Housing:  

Plastic 

Colour:  

White 

Installation:  

Series installation on DIN rail 

Protection rating:  

IP 20 

Dimensions:  

approx. 123 x 89 x 61 (W x H x D, mm), 7 width units 

Weight:  

approx. 360 g 

Ambient temperature:  

Operating -5…+45 °C, Storage -25…+70°C 

Ambient air humidity:  

max. 95% rH, avoid condensation 

Operating voltage:  

230 V AC / 50 Hz 

Power consumption:  

max. 4 W 

 

The product conforms with the provisions of EC guidelines 

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC 

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC 

The following standards and/or technical specifications have been applied: 

EN 50491-5-1: 2010 

EN 50491-5-2: 2011Air-ultrasound sensor 

 

Summary of Contents for 70152

Page 1: ...d installation instructions Elsner Elektronik GmbH Control and Automation Technology Sohlengrund 16 75395 Ostelsheim Germany Tel 49 0 70 33 30 945 0 Fax 49 0 70 33 30 945 20 info elsner elektronik de...

Page 2: ...Distance measurement Content measurement in spherical rectangular and cylindrical shaped tanks Several tanks of the same type set up as a battery Current output Voltage output 2 relay switch outputs...

Page 3: ...t all lines to be assembled are free of voltage and take precautions against accidental switching on Do not use the device if it is damaged Take the device or system out of service and secure it again...

Page 4: ...s Avoid condensation Ultrasonic probe Do not cause any mechanical stress on the front part rubber The measuring head must be dry It must not be washed by liquids No condensation no droplet formation T...

Page 5: ...red area can be separated using a measuring tube at least 50 mm Please note the measuring area is only calm as long as the end of the tube is below the surface of the liquid Area must not be hermetica...

Page 6: ...o the destruction of the tank sensor or electronic equipment connected to it Casing 1 measurement sensor connection shield 2 Current output Iout 3 Voltage output Uout 4 Modbus interface A B 5 Operatin...

Page 7: ...Byte xx 3 Start Address Low Byte xx 4 Word Count High Byte xx 5 Word Count Low Byte xx 6 CRC High Byte xx 7 CRC Low Byte xx SO250 UI Modbus output string to master Byte no Start Address Variable Expl...

Page 8: ...ic signal The display will dim after 60 seconds if no key is pressed during this time Key functions in display menu key Confirms the selection moves to the next step key One step back and keys Changes...

Page 9: ...the key You will automatically return to the basic settings Content measurement The SO250 UI Tank Sensor can measure a tank s liquid contents Possible tank shapes include rectangular spherical and upr...

Page 10: ...the and keys to select the maximum capacity of the tank the number of tanks in use can be input at a later stage Settings options Litres 1 to 99 l in one litre increments 100 to 100 000 l in one hundr...

Page 11: ...height of the tank 1 to 254 cm Confirm your selection using the key and proceed as described in Settings for all tank shapes Cylinder horizontal Use the and keys to select the length of the tank Setti...

Page 12: ...Settings options From 1 s to 9 s in one second increments from 10 s to 50 s in ten second increments from 1 min to 120 min in 10 minute increments Confirm your selection using the key You will automat...

Page 13: ...next Setting step Use the and keys to change the address 1 to 247 Confirm your selection using the key Use the and keys to set the desired data transmission rate Settings options 4 8 kbit s 9 6 kbit s...

Page 14: ...If No echo received 4 mA Voltage output Move the cursor to the Voltage output menu item using the or keys Confirm your selection using the key Use the and keys to set the operating range of the curre...

Page 15: ...ing the or keys The settings options are the same for both relays Confirm your selection using the key Move the cursor to the desired setting using the or keys Confirm your selection using the key Tan...

Page 16: ...lt warning and or Rel 2 fault warning menu items using the or keys Confirm your selection using the key You will automatically return to the main menu The selected relay will only close in the event o...

Page 17: ...in menu Language Main menu or Press the key once to access the Settings area Move the cursor the blinking rectangle on the right to the Language menu item using the and keys and press the key Move the...

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