4. Position and Mount
Positioning and mounting EchoFlo is critical to the sensor performing
correctly. EchoFlo should always be mounted perpendicular to the
liquid in the pipe or tank, clear of any obstructions in the beam path.
Not doing so will result in poor performance.
Mounting Guide
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not mount at an angle
2. Liquid should NEVER enter the deadband
3. Mount at least 2” from the side wall
4. When pipe mounting, always install such that the bottom of the
pipe is within the sensor’s range
5. Do not mount where obstacles will intrude on 2” beam width
6. Do not mount in a vacuum
7. Never screw directly into the pipe or tank, ALWAYS use a
NON-METALLIC fitting
8. Always use an adapter with the minimal height possible
4.
After you have entered configurations and tank values, click
“Write to Unit”
and send the configuration to EchoFlo. Now use
EchoCal’s file management features to save your configuration by
clicking
“Save Config File”.
A wiring diagram may be displayed by
clicking
“Wiring Diagram”.
NOTE: Be sure to record the “Sensor Height” and “Fill Height”
before exiting EchoCal as these will be needed during the
calibration process.
3. Configuring EchoFlo
1.
Start from the top of the “Config” area of
EchoCal
and work to the
bottom, choosing the selections that are applicable.
NOTE: If the sensor is already configured
with a Frequency output and it needs to
be changed to a Voltage output (or vice
versa) click “Clear Screen”.
2.
All configuration settings must be selected
before you can continue. The recommended
settings for connection to a MACE Series 3
device are shown on the right.
Always use
supplied Viton®
Gasket
Always use correct
adapter (refer to
Mounting Guide)
Always mount
perpendicular
to the liquid in
the pipe or tank
and clear of any
obstructions in
the beam path.
Sensor Height:
Distance from the bottom of the pipe
or tank to the bottom of the sensor.
Units:
Units of measure
Fill Height:
Tank - Distance from the bottom
of the tank to the maximum
liquid height.
Pipe - Distance of the inner pipe
diameter as shown below.
3.
In the
“Tank Levels”
area of EchoCal select the:
Fill Height (Pipe diameter)
Riser Distance (Greater than Sensor Deadband)
NOTE: The “Riser Distance” in a pipe MUST always be greater
than the “Sensor Deadband” (refer to Table 1 over page).
