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Pro Sensor Models M1017--- (Propane) 

 

INTENDED USE OF THE M1017 SENSOR IS TO MEASURE THE AMOUNT OF LIQUID PROPANE INSIDE A PROPANE 

TANK MEETING THE SPECIFATIONS BELOW, UNDER THE CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW.   

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. 

WARNING

 

USE OF THIS DEVICE IN A MANNER OTHER THAN STATED IN THIS MANUAL, MAY RESULT IN IMPAIRMENT OF 

THE DESIGNED SAFETY PROTECTION AND THUS AN UNSAFE CONDITION.   

SPECIFICATIONS 

MEASUREMENT METHOD 

Ultrasonic 

FLUID 

Propane 

TANK TYPES 

Steel or Aluminum 
Not intended for use on composite cylinders. 

TANK SIZES 

Horizontal and Vertical Tanks Up to 48-inch fluid height 

Envelope Dimensions 

73 mm Diameter x 7.3 mm Thickness (2.87 x 0.29 inches) 

Mounting location 

Tank Bottom 
Steel Tanks use magnet version 
Aluminum tanks require collars attached with pre-applied adhesive 
Other mount devices also available  

Suitable for these locations 

CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUP D 
CLASS I, ZONE 2, GROUP IIA 

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 

-30° TO 55°C 

TEMPERATURE CODE 

T6 

BATTERY 

ONE, CR2032 COIN CELL (3V) 

HUMIDITY RANGE 

0 - 100% 

MAX ALTITUDE 

4000m 

WARNING

 

EXPLOSION HAZARD-BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS. 

 

WARNING

 

THIS DEVICE IS NOT TO BE REPAIRED OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED. 

 
 

MOPEKA PRODUCTS LLC 

MAILING ADDRESS:  445 FM 1983, COLORADO CITY, TX 79512 

www.mopeka.com 

[email protected] 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for M1017

Page 1: ...ZES Horizontal and Vertical Tanks Up to 48 inch fluid height Envelope Dimensions 73 mm Diameter x 7 3 mm Thickness 2 87 x 0 29 inches Mounting location Tank Bottom Steel Tanks use magnet version Alumi...

Page 2: ...2 of 14 M200004E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Smart Device App Users 1 Go to your app store Search for Mopeka Tank Check app and install 2 Launch the app When it starts it will automatically start a search...

Page 3: ...14 M200004E 3 Press and hold SYNC button until sensor appears on app up to 10 seconds 4 The sensor will then appear on your app as a new device 5 Sensor is now Sync d You may now proceed to installin...

Page 4: ...y 10 Both sensors are now sync d to the display 11 The display is programmable allowing you to choose a tank size of 20 lb 5 gal 30 lb 7 5 gal or 40 lb 10 gal 12 It is automatically set to 20 lb from...

Page 5: ...dequate space and improved wireless range for the sensor Steel Tanks 17 The sensor mounts to the bottom center of the tank using magnets The rubber pad between the magnets must make good contact with...

Page 6: ...www mopeka com Page 6 of 14 M200004E Magnets Rubber Pad...

Page 7: ...l grease 24 Lay the collar set in the center of the tank bottom and mark as needed to guide the final installation of the collar onto the tank 25 Separate the collar pieces peel the backing paper from...

Page 8: ...o the upright position Check that the tank is on a level and flat surface or otherwise is level with ground A tilt can degrade the quality of the measurement 30 After a few seconds up to a few minutes...

Page 9: ...zontal Cylinders 31 If installing on a horizontal tank place the sensor on center bottom of tank with rubber pad and magnets against tank as shown It is important to place it on the center of tank so...

Page 10: ...Sensor Position tool works like a bubble level The dots move as the sensor is tilted from horizontal level position If the dots in the tool do not line up to the center of the graphic adjust the senso...

Page 11: ...tank has debris on the tank in front of the rubber pad interfering with performance or is lacking adequate sonic grease Therefore it is important to check Quality especially during the first installat...

Page 12: ...shown insert small screwdriver knife or similar into gap between lid and base and pry outward to release snap fit Lid can then be lifted out of assembly 2 Pry battery so that it is released from plas...

Page 13: ...in 2 places In the locations shown insert small screwdriver between lid and base and pry outward to release snap fit Lid can then be lifted out of assembly 2 Lift electronics board out of assembly and...

Page 14: ...14 M200004E REVISION TABLE REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE A RELEASE 2020 09 25 B UPDATED FOR BATTERY CHANGE 2020 11 02 C CORRECTED TEMP RANGE 2020 11 03 D TEMP RANGE 2020 11 05 E GENERAL UPDATE ADDED ALUM...

Page 15: ...off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and recei...

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