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MN310140 Rev A2
UG06 & UG12 Series Manual
EchoPod
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Ultrasonic Level Transmitter
Page 1: ...Flowline Inc 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos CA 90720 p 562 598 3015 f 562 431 8507 w flowline com MN310140 Rev A2 UG06 UG12 Series Manual EchoPod Ultrasonic Level Transmitter...
Page 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Specifications 4 Dimensions 5 Reflective Technology 6 About this manual 7 Getting Started 8 Setup Overview 8 Components 9 WebCal vs Display Configuration 10 Understand...
Page 3: ...ys Controllers PLCs 35 36 Voltage Output 37 WebCal Appendix 38 Sensor Configuration 38 39 Volumetric Configuration 40 42 Tank Level Confirmation 43 Write to Unit 44 Display Appendix 45 Air Gap vs Liqu...
Page 4: ...PVDF with Viton A gasket Process Mount UG06 2 NPT or 2 G UG12 3 NPT or 3 G Gasket Viton A G thread only Electrical Connections Power Return 2 pin removable terminal block Display Connect 4 pin removab...
Page 5: ...MN310140 Rev A2 5 Introduction continued Step One DIMENSIONS Dimensions for UG06 Series Dimensions for UG12 Series...
Page 6: ...reducing their measurement reliability At the core of Reflective Technology is a simple fact Unlike flat horizontal surfaces significant water droplets cannot adhere to smooth vertical surfaces By ori...
Page 7: ...selected is chemically compatible with the application media Enclosure While the sensor housing is liquid resistant the EchoPod is not designed to be operational when immersed It should be mounted in...
Page 8: ...ontains information on using the WebCal configuration software 4 Configure Sensor with Push Button Section Four a Section 4 contains information on using the Push Button Display to configure the senso...
Page 9: ...0001 00 19 7 6m 8 20cm 2 NPT Not Included 4 20 mA Display with Push Button or WebCal UG06 0001 01 Included UG06 0011 00 2 G Not Included UG06 0011 01 Included UG12 0001 00 39 4 12m 18 45 7cm 2 NPT No...
Page 10: ...can be configured before installation or after installation The transmitter features non volatile memory so any settings configured before installation will not be lost when the sensor is powered down...
Page 11: ...of the tank and any risers fittings structures or extensions associated with the tank or the installation see examples below The reference point for definition of the Sensor Height is always the botto...
Page 12: ...e top of the tank Note The ratio of height to diameter of the riser must be no greater than 2 1 Any higher and the sensor will target the inside wall of the riser Example 2 Dome Top Tanks Tank C has a...
Page 13: ...lation of the sensor Be sure to understand the geometry directly underneath the sensor Cone or rounded bottom tanks will provide off angled surfaces that can reflect the ultrasonic sound energy away f...
Page 14: ...units i e inches feet gallons meters liters etc Tank A Tank B Tank C In the Tank A example the Sensor Height sets the 4mA to the bottom of the tank Fill Height sets the 20mA to the top of the straigh...
Page 15: ...measurement 3 Sensor Configuration a Configures Loop Fail Safe Output at Empty Startup Condition for the sensor 4 Dimensional Entry a Distance Mode default i Basic information for operation Sensor He...
Page 16: ...download and install WebCal prior to plugging in the USB Fob LI99 2001 Please go to flowline com webcal software and select your language version WEBCAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 8 1...
Page 17: ...The maximum cable distance between the computer and EchoPod is 15 This only applies for configuring the EchoPod Once EchoPod is configured and prior to installation isolate the white and green termin...
Page 18: ...er hand sensors installed in risers nozzles will result in a higher HEIGHT value The basic measurements Height and Fill H for configuration are described below 1 HEIGHT Sensor Height Distance from the...
Page 19: ...the WebCal manual located at flowline com webcal software STEP 3 SENSOR CONFIGURATION Configures the Loop Fail Safe Output at Empty and Startup Condition for the sensor Note When connecting the senso...
Page 20: ...uts refer to VOLUMETRIC CONFIGURATION on page 40 The two values Sensor Height and Fill Height below set the 4 20 mA current span for the sensor Both values will be set in the units shown under Height...
Page 21: ...EP 6 WRITE TO UNIT This WebCal operation uploads configuration into the sensor Other features in the section include providing a custom wiring diagram specific to the signal output and saving the conf...
Page 22: ...eering units of length including Feet Inches Centimeters or Meters 3 Set the Sensor Height HEIGHT a This is the empty setting 4mA for the tank 4 Set the Fill Height FILL H a This is the full setting 2...
Page 23: ...er hand sensors installed in risers nozzles will result in a higher HEIGHT value The basic measurements Height and Fill H for configuration are described below 1 HEIGHT Sensor Height Distance from the...
Page 24: ...display 3 Use OK to choose a MENU item How to exit the TOP LEVEL MENU In TOP LEVEL MENU press OK when RUN appears STEP 2 SETTING THE UNITS OF MEASUREMENT UNITS 1 In the TOP LEVEL MENU mode select UNI...
Page 25: ...to the bottom of the tank 4 To enter the value press and hold OK for 5 seconds and release SAVED will display 5 Select EXIT to return to TOP LEVEL MENU Note The HEIGHT setting also determines the 4 m...
Page 26: ...quid to the bottom of the tank 4 To enter the value press and hold OK for 5 seconds and release SAVED will display 5 Select EXIT to return to TOP LEVEL MENU Note The Fill Height FILL H setting determi...
Page 27: ...urrent Output or LOST setting can be set to output a current of 4mA 20mA 21mA 22mA or Hold last known value During fail safe the display will read LOST 2 In TOP LEVEL MENU mode select OUTPUT 3 Select...
Page 28: ...3 from the side wall 4 Do not mount where obstacles will intrude on sensor s beam width a mount at least 3 from the side wall 5 Do not mount in a vacuum 6 Do not mount in the center of a dome top tan...
Page 29: ...Adapter Socket x Thread LM52 2890 Tank Adapter w 3 x2 Reducer Bushing LM52 3890 w LM52 2400 Tank Adapter Thread x Thread Do not use thread x thread 2 Riser Installations with tall narrow risers can im...
Page 30: ...to 2 reducer bushing to complete the installation 2 Flange LM52 2850 3 Flange w Reducer Bushing LM52 3800 4 Side Mount Bracket For installations in open tanks and sumps use the LM50 1001 series side...
Page 31: ...m of the pipe should remain submerged at all times to prevent foam from entering the pipe e Cut a 45 notch at the bottom of the pipe Drill a 1 4 pressure equalization hole in the dead band f The pumps...
Page 32: ...h WebCal and use the wiring diagram button to view the appropriate diagram Each configuration will have its own unique diagram The diagram shown above is only a sample and should not be used as a wiri...
Page 33: ...ies GENERAL NOTES FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY Where personal safety or significant property damage can occur due to a spill the installation must have a redundant backup safety system...
Page 34: ...al with a sampling resistor as shown in the following diagram The cabling should be a shielded twisted pair to minimize EMI interference Typically 20 to 24 gauge wire is used in this application To ac...
Page 35: ...Below is a quick review of wiring the EchoPod to common display controllers and PLC s DataView LI55 Series Level Controller Commander LI90 Series Multi Tank Level Controller DataLoop LI23 Series Level...
Page 36: ...CONTINUED DataPoint LC52 Series Level Controller JWA mode Factory Setting DataPoint LC52 Series Level Controller JWB mode Generic Loop Powered Display Generic PLC Refer to the DataPoint LC52 Series Le...
Page 37: ...to 5 VDC or 0 to 10 VDC output A resistor will need to be added to the circuit to enable a voltage output refer to the wiring diagram below 0 5 VDC output o Add a 250 Ohm resistor o Actual output wil...
Page 38: ...sensor will output 20 mA during a fail safe condition Full The output will revert to the current value for a full condition When 4 mA at Bottom is selected the sensor will output 20 mA during a fail...
Page 39: ...output will revert to the selected current value for an empty condition o 4 mA at Bottom The sensor will output 4 mA while the sensor powers up o 20 mA at Bottom The sensor will output 20 mA while the...
Page 40: ...not the height of the tank This means that the current output will track the volume of the tank in gallons or liters Depending on the shape of the tank the values may be a linear or non linear scale...
Page 41: ...ts as Distance or Volume After choosing the Sensor Output Units select the units of measurement in the pull down to the left Units of Measurement Distance Volume Inches Cm Feet Meters Gallons Liters D...
Page 42: ...e tank to the top of the straight side wall Diameter Distance of the inside tank diameter Volume Tank Capacity Vertical Cylinder Example After entering the dimensions press the Capacity button to show...
Page 43: ...to the bottom of the sensor Fill Height Distance from the bottom of the tank to the operational full level of liquid 20mA This setting defines the location of full current output and is the top of th...
Page 44: ...ature setting designed to help solve performance or operational issues for specific applications Changing these setting will alter the factory default performance or operation of your sensor Increase...
Page 45: ...the tank LIQUID mode or the amount of air in the tank AIR mode This function does not influence the current output just the display on the sensor 1 In TOP LEVEL MENU mode select DISPLAY 2 Select LIQUI...
Page 46: ...top then use the REV MA setting to reverse the current output With REV MA set to NORM factory default 4mA will be at the bottom and 20 mA at the top of the tank With REV MA set to REV 20mA will be at...
Page 47: ...quires the level reading the output current can be preset in order to avoid any false alarms during this window The options for start up are 4mA 12mA 20mA or 22mA 1 In TOP LEVEL MENU mode select OUTPU...
Page 48: ...lect SETUP 3 Setup will list the following information a HEIGHT b FILL H 4 Select EXIT to return to TOP LEVEL MENU DIAGNOSTIC DIAG PARAMETERS This mode runs diagnostic tests that confirm operation of...
Page 49: ...Eight RESET EchoPod enables the end user to reset the entire configuration back to the original factory settings 1 In TOP LEVEL MENU mode select VALUES 2 Select RESET 3 Select YES a To cancel the rese...
Page 50: ...d Green are securely attached to the Fob Check Device Manager and confirm that both drivers WebCal Configuration EchoFob are present If the above do not work reinstall the WebCal software while the co...
Page 51: ...0 mA Check the wiring for an open circuit An open circuit is the most common issue with a 0 mA signal Transmitter jumps to a current reading between 19 and 20 mA Check the installation of the transmi...
Page 52: ...edures 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 personne...
