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31 MAR 11

EchoPod

1 of 29

Rev B

MN204210

EchoPod

DL14, DL24 & DL34 Series

Manual

Revision A.3

Flowline Inc.

10500 Humbolt Street

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Tel: (562) 598-3015

Fax: (562) 431-8507

www.flowline.com

Summary of Contents for EchoPod DL14 Series

Page 1: ...31 MAR 11 EchoPod 1 of 29 Rev B MN204210 EchoPod DL14 DL24 DL34 Series Manual Revision A 3 Flowline Inc 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos CA 90720 Tel 562 598 3015 Fax 562 431 8507 www flowline com ...

Page 2: ...al Number 2 Name and telephone number of someone who can answer technical questions related to the product and its application 3 Return Shipping Address 4 Brief Description of the Symptom 5 Brief Description of the Application On line Material Return Authorization can be found under Contact Us in the Navigation Bar along the side of the home page Click on Return Authorization to begin the MRA requ...

Page 3: ...iod or are products for which the original purchaser does not follow the warranty procedures outlined above 2 have been subjected to electrical mechanical or chemical damage due to improper accidental or negligent use 3 have been modified or altered 4 anyone other than service personnel authorized by Flowline have attempted to repair 5 have been involved in accidents or natural disasters or 6 are ...

Page 4: ...ion with WebCal software no more target calibration Adjustable Loop Fail Safe Hold Last Empty Full 21 mA 22 mA Easy to reverse mA output 4 20 mA to 20 4 mA Adjustable start up condition Empty Mid 12 mA Full Over range 22 mA Increased output filtering Table of Contents Introduction 4 New Features 4 About this manual 5 Specifications 7 Dimensions 7 Getting Started 8 USB Fob Interface 8 WebCal 9 Step...

Page 5: ...e performed in accordance with all applicable national state and local codes 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 application media Enclosure While the transmitter housing is liquid resistant the EchoPod is not designed to be operatio...

Page 6: ...e Type 6P encl 1 G o DL14 11 4 1 1 25 m range Type 6P encl 1 G w Fob o DL24 00 9 8 3 0 m range Type 6P encl 1 NPT o DL24 01 9 8 3 0 m range Type 6P encl 1 NPT w Fob o DL24 10 9 8 3 0 m range Type 6P encl 1 G o DL24 11 9 8 3 0 m range Type 6P encl 1 G w Fob o DL34 00 18 0 5 5 m range Type 6P encl 2 NPT o DL34 01 18 0 5 5 m range Type 6P encl 2 NPT w Fob o DL34 10 18 0 5 5 m range Type 6P encl 2 G o...

Page 7: ...ays 1A Loop fail safety 4 mA 20 mA 21 mA 22 mA or hold last Relay fail safety Power loss Hold last Echo loss Open close or hold last Hysteresis Selectable Configuration WebCal PC Windows USB 2 0 Temp comp Automatic Process temp F 20 to 140 C 7 to 60 Ambient temp F 31 to 140 C 35 to 60 Pressure MWP 30 PSI Enclosure type Type 6P encapsulated corrosion resistance submersible Encl material PC Strain r...

Page 8: ...WebCal System Requirements Windows XP or 2000 10 mB hard drive space 256 mB RAM 1 USB 2 0 port Internet connection USB Fob Interface EchoSonic communicates with WebCal through a USB interface called a Fob Before plugging your Fob into your computer s USB port be sure that you have installed WebCal on your computer Connect the red green white and black wires from EchoPod into the correct terminals ...

Page 9: ...ou need additional assistance using WebCal please contact a Flowline Applications engineer at 562 598 3015 WebCal Step 1 Configuration This section of WebCal 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 O...

Page 11: ...ill 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 Auto Fill Note...

Page 12: ... 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 level is reache...

Page 13: ...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 selected o No...

Page 14: ... 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 Combination Alarms 4...

Page 15: ...licable 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 to open the ...

Page 16: ...safe condition occurs If 20 mA at Bottom is selected the sensor will output 4 mA when a fail safe condition occurs o Overfill 21mA The output current will go to 21mA when the return signal is lost o Overfill 22mA The output current will go to 22mA when the return signal is lost Output at Empty This feature allows you to select the orientation of the 4 to 20mA output 4 to 20 mA or 20 to 4 mA Choose...

Page 17: ...he bottom of the transducer Fill Height Distance from the bottom of the tank to the maximum liquid height WebCal Step 3 Write to Unit After you have entered configurations and tank values click Write to Unit and send the configuration to your EchoPod Now use WebCal s file management features to save your configuration by clicking Save Config File and print your wiring diagram by clicking Wiring Di...

Page 18: ... to view the appropriate diagram Each configuration will have its own unique diagram The diagram above is only a sample and should not be used as a wiring diagram Note Once EchoPod is configured isolate the white and green wires from active power to prevent a short of the configuration circuit Wiring Diagram Sample Wiring Diagram Use WebCal to view appropriate wiring diagram Wire Connections Red B...

Page 19: ...nificant property damage can occur due to a spill the installation must have a redundant backup safety system installed Wiring should always be completed by a licensed electrician Supply voltage should never exceed 28 VDC Always use stepper relays between the sensor and external loads For DC circuits use a catch diode such as 1N4148 shown on previous page Protect the sensor from excessive electric...

Page 20: ...ton mounting gasket Make sure that the fitting and transmitter threads are not damaged or worn Always hand tighten the transmitter within the fitting Perform an installed leak test under normal process conditions prior to system start up Note The preferred mounting fitting for the DL14 and DL24 series is the LM52 1400 2 thread x 1 thread reducer bushing Mounting Guide 1 Do not mount at an angle 2 ...

Page 21: ...c 1 flange such as the LM52 1850 for metallic tanks 2 While installations directly into a 1 metal fitting are not recommended acceptable results may be obtained if the 1 fitting is a half coupling in form and the outer diameter of the coupling is tightly wrapped in vinyl tape to dampen vibrations Fitting Selection Check the part number to determine the required fitting mount size and thread type E...

Page 22: ...exceed the dimensions listed above 3 Flange DL14 DL24 series If installing on a flange select a flange with a thread that is above the plane of the flange such as the LM52 1850 a The DL34 series works well with Flange installations b Avoid the use of blind flanges with tapped threads or flanges where the threads are even with the plane of the flange such as the Banjo 1 Poly ANSI Flange series AF10...

Page 23: ... is usable with the DL14 and DL24 series but is the minimum ii Pipes larger than 3 can also be used c Use a coupling and reducer bushing to attach the EchoPod to the pipe i With the DL14 DL24 series be sure to use a plastic reducing bushing such as LM52 1400 2 T x 1 T fitting or the LM52 1410 2 S x 1 T fitting d The pipe length should run the measurement span and the bottom of the pipe should rema...

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

Page 25: ...ate 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 EchoPod 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 interference ...

Page 26: ...nt version at Flowline 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 instructions for installing the latest version Updating Transmitter Firmware WebCal software can also be used to update firmware inside the EchoPod transmitter This feature allows the transmitter to be upd...

Page 27: ...been updated the unit will return to its original factory settings If there is a communication interruption during the update the process will stop It is OK to click on Update Sensor again to start the process over again Factory Default Pressing the Factory Config button in the Configuration menu will return the screen to the following settings Out of the box the EchoPod will output a 4 20 mA outp...

Page 28: ...r 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 not carefully observe and attempt to correlate any installation level or application event for more specific troubleshooting direction ...

Page 29: ...mA at bottom No Unit Detected in WebCal WebCal cannot detect an EchoPod 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 both drivers WebCal Configuration EchoFob are present Internet error The server name or address could not be resolved This is a warning indi...

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