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KOBOLD Instruments Inc.

1801 Parkway View Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Ph:

412-788-2830

E-Mail: [email protected] www.

koboldusa.com

NEO 01/0820

Rev A

NEO-7006, NEO-7006-IS, NEO-7012 & NEO-7012-IS
Series Manual

NEO-7

Ultrasonic Level Transmitter

Summary of Contents for NEO-7 Series

Page 1: ...Inc 1801 Parkway View Drive Pittsburgh PA 15205 Ph 412 788 2830 E Mail info koboldusa com www koboldusa com NEO 01 0820 Rev A NEO 7006 NEO 7006 IS NEO 7012 NEO 7012 IS Series Manual NEO 7 Ultrasonic...

Page 2: ...ations 4 Dimensions 5 6 Intrinsically Safe Control Drawing 7 Reflective Technology 8 About this manual 9 Getting Started 10 Setup Overview 10 Components 10 NEOCal Software vs Display Configuration 11...

Page 3: ...trollers PLCs 33 NEOCal Software Appendix 34 Sensor Configuration 34 35 Volumetric Configuration 36 38 Tank Level Confirmation 39 Write to Unit 40 Display Appendix 41 Air Gap vs Liquid Level 41 How to...

Page 4: ...th ground on package external min 14 AWG Electrical Connections Power Return 2 pin quick connect terminal block NEOCal Connect 2 pin quick connect terminal block Display Connect 5 pin plug socket Cond...

Page 5: ...NEO 01 0820 Rev A 5 Introduction Step One DIMENSIONS Dimensions for NEO 7006 Series Dimensions for NEO 7012 Series...

Page 6: ...6 NEO 01 0820 Rev A Introduction Step One DIMENSIONS Dimensions for NEO 7006 IS Series Dimensions for NEO 7012 IS Series...

Page 7: ...ity Parameters Ui Vmax 28 VDC Ii Imax 100 mA Pi 840 mW Li 2 46 mH Ci 0 F CSA for U S Class I Div 1 Groups A B C and D T4 Class II Div 1 Groups E F G T4 Class III T135 C Class I Zone 0 IIC AEx ia T4 Ga...

Page 8: ...cing 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 orienti...

Page 9: ...resistant the NEO 7 is not designed to be operational when immersed It should be mounted in such a way that the enclosure and transducer do not come into contact with the application media under norm...

Page 10: ...on Five a Section 5 contains information about the sensor location placement and its mechanical installation 6 Wire the sensor Section Six a Section 6 contains information about the sensor s electrica...

Page 11: ...an 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 12: ...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 13: ...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 tall...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...s 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 straight sid...

Page 16: ...o Unit a Uploads configuration into the sensor b Access to a customer wiring diagram specific to the relay configuration Note When configuring NEO 7 choose either the NEOCal software or Push Button me...

Page 17: ...b using NEO PFOB NEO PFOB USB Fob Wiring is identical for all NEO 7 Series Use only the Red Black Green and White wires The maximum cable distance between the computer and NEO 7 is 15 This only applie...

Page 18: ...her 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 th...

Page 19: ...ut at Empty and Startup Condition for the sensor Note When connecting the sensor to the NEOCal software you must remove the display or the software will not connect Once completed you can re connect t...

Page 20: ...puts 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: ...dow To adjust these settings click on Volumetric Modes STEP 6 WRITE TO UNIT This NEOCal software operation uploads configuration into the sensor Other features in the section include providing a custo...

Page 22: ...and identify where the measurements are taken from the sensor The Sensor Height is influenced by the installation location Sensors mounted along the sloped portion of the tank will result in a lower H...

Page 23: ...lay 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 UNITS 2...

Page 24: ...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 mA cu...

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 Fill Height FILL H setting determines...

Page 26: ...nt 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 SAFE...

Page 27: ...id um ter of a dom position th ttings If t f the NEO ad x 2 thre L erpendicular ways hand tig ns prior to sy c Charging technician hnician s bod ound source uently after s als of the par til it is tim...

Page 28: ...itting mou dpipes such as the apter and ad styles and o e majority of k adapter up ushing an impede t where a tank pe applicatio meter of the um diameter an 18 40 c e nt size and e 2 3 or 4 dd a reduc...

Page 29: ...lect a thread and Flange w aybe used m any materia or greater fo ipe for the N bushing to a such as a 3 d fitting he measurem submerged a m of the pip band e liquid pas liquid in the m of the stand s...

Page 30: ...y to use this feature is to connect a positive supply to the input and to sense the current flow out of the output WIRING DIAGRAM SAMPLE NEO 7006 NEO 7012 ONLY WIRING DIAGRAM SAMPLE NEO 7006IS NEO 701...

Page 31: ...D SAFETY Where personal safety or significant property damage can occur due to a spill the installation must have a redundant backup safety system Wiring should always be completed by a licensed elect...

Page 32: ...th 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 access...

Page 33: ...S CONTROLLERS PLC S Below is a quick review of wiring the NEO 7 to common displays and PLC s General Purpose NEO 7006 NEO 7012 only Generic Loop Powered Display Generic PLC Intrinsically Safe NEO 7006...

Page 34: ...selected the 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 du...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ional to the volume of the tank 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 b...

Page 37: ...tput Units 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...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...he tank 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 to...

Page 40: ...ckup Advanced is a feature setting designed to help solve performance or operational issues for specific applications Changing these setting will alter the factory default performance or operation of...

Page 41: ...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 LIQU...

Page 42: ...hen 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 the b...

Page 43: ...es 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 OUTPUT 2...

Page 44: ...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 NEO 7...

Page 45: ...ht RESET NEO 7 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 reset Sel...

Page 46: ...A TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION No Unit Detected in NEOCal software If the NEOCal software cannot detect NEO 7 when connected to the computer Check that the NEO PFOB is connected to the USB port Ch...

Page 47: ...e sensor LIQUID mode indicates the height of liquid in the tank Change the DISPLAY mode from AIR to LIQUID or vice versa to correct Transmitter indicates a current of 0 mA Check the wiring for an open...

Page 48: ...lity in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania transportation charges prepaid This Warranty extends only to the original Purchaser This Warranty does not cover damage or loss resulting from misuse accident neglect a...

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