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Flowline, Inc.

10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

562.598.3015

562.431.8507

flowline.com

MN310125 Rev A2

UG01 & UG03 Series Manual

EchoPod

Ultrasonic Level Transmitter

Summary of Contents for EchoPod UG01 Series

Page 1: ...Flowline Inc 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos CA 90720 p 562 598 3015 f 562 431 8507 w flowline com MN310125 Rev A2 UG01 UG03 Series Manual EchoPod Ultrasonic Level Transmitter...

Page 2: ...software configuration Increased temperature range Increased output filtering TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Specifications 4 Dimensions 5 About this manual 6 Getting Started 7 Setup Overview 7 Refl...

Page 3: ...Cs 27 28 Switching Inductive Loads 29 Voltage Output 29 WebCal Appendix 30 Sensor Configuration 30 36 Number of Pumps 30 Pump Valve Action 31 Pump Valve Mode 32 Relay Fail Safe 33 Switch Alarm Configu...

Page 4: ...uoride PVDF Cable jacket mat l Polyurethane Cable type 9 conductor Cable length 4 121 9 cm Process Mount 2 NPT or 2 G Gasket Viton A G thread only Classification General purpose Compliance CE RoHS Env...

Page 5: ...MN310125 Rev A2 5 Introduction continued Step One DIMENSIONS Dimensions for UG01 UG03 Series Cable Dimensions for UG01 UG03 Series...

Page 6: ...GF30 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 sensor housing is l...

Page 7: ...cement and its mechanical installation 5 Wire the sensor Section Five a Section 5 contains information about the sensor s electrical wiring and power requirements REFLECTIVE TECHNOLOGY Condensation is...

Page 8: ...asket for installation and operation of EchoPod P N Max Range Dead Band Thread Fob Output Configuration UG03 0001 40 9 8 3m 4 10cm 2 NPT Not Included 4 20mA 4 SPST Relays WebCal only UG03 0001 41 Incl...

Page 9: ...o determine the 4 to 20 mA current span The HEIGHT setting determines the 4mA position and the FILL H setting determines the 20 mA position BASIC RELAY SETTINGS High Alarms Hi Used to energize a relay...

Page 10: ...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 bottom o...

Page 11: ...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 tall enough...

Page 12: ...n 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 from t...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...and fitting dimensions b Include all settings for each relay c Correct tank dimensions will result in accurate sensor measurement 3 Sensor Configuration a Configures Number of Pumps Pump Valve Action...

Page 15: ...d 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 10 32 or...

Page 16: ...ring is identical for all EchoPod Series Use only the Red Black Green and White wires The maximum cable distance between the computer and EchoPod is 15 This only applies for configuring the EchoPod On...

Page 17: ...f the tank to the Bottom of Sensor a The bottom of the tank will be the sensor s zero level empty level b This setting determines the 4mA location 2 FILL H Fill Height Distance from the bottom of the...

Page 18: ...If you need additional assistance using WebCal please contact a Flowline sales applications engineer at 562 598 3015 Note For complete information on the WebCal software please refer to the WebCal man...

Page 19: ...or Height and Fill Height settings Sensor Height Sets the location for 4mA It is based on the distance from the Empty level position bottom of tank to the Measurement location for the sensor bottom of...

Page 20: ...imensional Entry window Make any adjustments if required STEP 6 WRITE TO UNIT This WebCal operation uploads configuration into the sensor Other features in the section include providing a custom wirin...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...2 2890 Tank Adapter w 3 x 2 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 impede the acoustic signal a...

Page 23: ...o 2 reducer bushing to complete the installation 2 Flange w thread out of plane LM52 2850 3 Flange w Reducer Bushing LM52 3800 4 Side Mount Bracket For installations in open tanks and sumps use the LM...

Page 24: ...ttom 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 pu...

Page 25: ...y a sample and should not be used as a wiring diagram EchoPod is a loop powered 4 20mA device The power loop and current output loop are shared by the Red and Black wires Relays are all dry contacts s...

Page 26: ...al Relays are all dry contacts so polarity can be revered from the example shown in the wiring diagram EchoPod UG01 UG03 series only uses latching relays When power is removed to the sensor the relays...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...efer to the following circuits for RC network assembly and installation Choose R and C as follows R 0 5 to 1 Ohms for each volt across the contacts C 0 5 to 1 F for each amp through closed contacts No...

Page 30: ...often referred to as latching relays o Switch Alarms Only The relays will be standard single point non latching relays Use this setting for high and or low alarms o 1 Pump Valve One relay will be conf...

Page 31: ...the other for empty o Empties Tank Sets the relay s to automatically empty a tank The start level will be above the Stop level for each relay o Fills Tank Sets the relay s to automatically fill a tan...

Page 32: ...e the lead level 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 o D...

Page 33: ...ars when Switch Alarms Only is selected o Hold State The relay s will remain in the same state as the last confident echo detected When the sensor regains echo confidence the relays will revert to the...

Page 34: ...High Alarms 1 High 2 High 3 High 4 High o Low Alarms Set 1 to 4 Low Alarms 1 Low 2 Low 3 Low or 4 Low o Combination Alarms Sets a combination of High and Low Alarms 1 Low 1 High 1 Low 2 High 2 Low 1 H...

Page 35: ...pplicable o High Alarms Relay activates above the set point Relay will deactivate when the level goes below the set point plus the value of the hysteresis o Low Alarms Relay activates below the set po...

Page 36: ...m is selected the sensor will output 20 mA during a fail safe condition If 20 mA at Bottom is selected the sensor will output 4 mA during a fail safe condition o Overfill 21mA The sensor will output 2...

Page 37: ...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 I...

Page 38: ...its 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...

Page 39: ...k 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 the...

Page 40: ...ce 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 the sensor s measurement range Capacity The total...

Page 41: ...pplications Changing these setting will alter the factory default performance or operation of your sensor Increase Output Filtering Placing a check mark in the box will increase the filtering averagin...

Page 42: ...BLEM SOLUTION Transmitter indicates a current of 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...

Page 43: ...gin to eliminate functions that are not applicable to a configuration To reset Configuration or get access to all the features click on the Clear Screen button Relay closes but does not open again An...

Page 44: ...cedures 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 personn...

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