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PULSAR MEASUREMENT

How to use this Manual

Read the

installation

and

operating

instructions contained in,

Chapters 2

and

, carefully, they are applicable in every use of this

product.

Decide which “task” you wish your

Ultra 3

to perform for you and

then configure the unit using “

Ultra Wizard

” as described in

Chapter 4

Move directly to the appropriate chapter of this manual, as listed
below, for details on how to program Ultra

3 using the “Quick Set

Up” Menu.

CHAPTER

DUTY / TASK

Chapter 5 Level/Volume

Measurement of Level or Volume

Chapter 6 Pump

Control of Pumps

Chapter 7 Flow

Measurement of Open Channel Flow

Summary of Contents for Ultra 3

Page 1: ...Ultra 3 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...whatsoever arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of this documentation but Pulsar Measurement cannot be held li...

Page 3: ...wer Supply Requirements 15 Location 16 Dimensions 17 Wall Mount 17 Fascia Mount 19 Rack and Panel 21 Terminal connection details 23 Power 25 Transducer 25 ATEX 25 Voltage selector and fuse location 26...

Page 4: ...oring and Control up or down 54 Example 3 Volume Application 56 Chapter 6 Pump 59 Quick Setup Menu 61 Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms 64 Example 2 Sump Control pump down 66 Example 3 Reservoir...

Page 5: ...p Level Menu 96 Application Menu 97 Relays Menu 98 Data Logs Menu 99 Volume Available when Ultra Wizard Volume 100 OCM Available when Ultra Wizard OCM 101 Display Menu 102 mA Output Menu 103 Compensat...

Page 6: ...4 OCM Parameters 135 Dimensions 139 Calculations 144 Breakpoints 145 Tables 145 Average Flow 145 Display Parameters 146 Options 146 Failsafe 147 Auxiliary 148 Totaliser 149 mA Output Parameters 151 Ra...

Page 7: ...rameters 161 System Parameters 162 Passcode 162 Backup 162 System Information 163 Date Time 164 LED Colour 164 Watchdog 165 Daylight Saving Time 166 Device Comm 170 RS232 Set Up 170 RS 485 Set Up 170...

Page 8: ...installation is as simple as possible About this Manual It is important that this manual is referred to for correct installation and operation There are various parts of the manual that offer additio...

Page 9: ...vel or volume measurement pump control or flow measurement The benefits are many but most importantly the unit provides 1 A most versatile system which is quickly configurable to offer anyone three se...

Page 10: ...a the RS 232 Serial Interface optional The optional rack and panel mounted units are programmed with the Remote Communicator and one Communicator can program many Pulsar Ultra 3 units All parameters a...

Page 11: ...you wish your Ultra 3 to perform for you and then configure the unit using Ultra Wizard as described in Chapter 4 3 Move directly to the appropriate chapter of this manual as listed below for details...

Page 12: ...inium frame Panel mount 72 wide x 144 high x 176mm deep 2 83 x 5 67 x 6 93 Transducer Cable Extensions 2 core screened Maximum Separation 1000m 3 280 ft 500m 1 640 ft for mmWave ENVIRONMENTAL IP Ratin...

Page 13: ...MING On board programming By integral keypad PC programming Via RS232 Remote programming Rack and panel option only By optional infra red communicator Programming security Via passcode user selectable...

Page 14: ...ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 14 EU Certificate of Conformity...

Page 15: ...ypically consume 6W of power with a maximum of 10W Important Information All shipping cartons should be opened carefully When using a box cutter do not plunge the blade deeply into the box as it could...

Page 16: ...e Ultra 3 is installed in a Safe non hazardous area For a clear view of the LCD display it is recommended that it is mounted at eye level The mounting surface is to be vibration free The ambient tempe...

Page 17: ...n below The Ultra 3 should be mounted by drilling three holes suitable for size 8 screws length to suit your application and fixing the top screw in place Hang the unit on this and fix the two remaini...

Page 18: ...ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 18 The full dimensions of the enclosure are as shown below...

Page 19: ...sh to use and remove them by using a circular cutter such as a tank cutter Take care not to damage the circuit board inside whilst undertaking this Do not use a hammer as this may cause damage to the...

Page 20: ...ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20 The full dimensions of the fascia mount enclosure are as shown below 162 mm 20mm 72mm 15mm 16mm 200 mm 112 mm...

Page 21: ...Ultra 3 into the rack and secure by tightening the four captivated screw that are in the faceplate The panel mount unit should be installed by cutting a hole of size DIN 68 0 7 x 138 1 0 mm in the pa...

Page 22: ...ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22 Dimensions of the panel enclosure are as shown below...

Page 23: ...UREMENT 23 Terminal connection details Wall Mount The normal strip is as detailed below There is also a wiring diagram inside the terminal access cover Fascia Mount The terminal details are as illustr...

Page 24: ...ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 24 Rack and Panel The terminal details are as illustrated below There is also a wiring diagram on the side of each unit...

Page 25: ...ck 0Volts Green Screen Wall Mount 39 40 41 41 Fascia Mount 32 31 30 30 Rack or Panel C2 C4 C6 C6 When using 2 core screened extension cable the Black and Green wires of the transducer should be connec...

Page 26: ...d floating mA output to 150 V of 4 20mA or 0 20mA and the load should not exceed 500 RS2323 Serial Interface If required you can connect to the serial interface to operate your Ultra 3 remotely Voltag...

Page 27: ...LSAR MEASUREMENT 27 Fascia Mount The voltage selector switch and mains fuse is located under the removable cover at the bottom of the unit as illustrated below AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR 230 115 AC POWER FUS...

Page 28: ...fitted and all Wall units are supplied set to 230 volts AC for safety reasons and a 100mA fuse fitted as standard Never operate the Ultra 3 with terminal access exposed An external switch or circuit b...

Page 29: ...ack and Panel Mount The voltage selector switch and mains fuse is situated on the inside of the bottom PCB as illustrated below and can be accessed from the lower side of the rack unit 230 115 VOLTAGE...

Page 30: ...Measurement for advice To clean the equipment wipe with a damp cloth Do not use any solvents on the enclosure Important Information The unique DATEM software comes into operation as soon as power is...

Page 31: ...the display is used to read information on the Menu System Parameter Number and parameter details and values which can be entered During Test Mode the display is used to monitor the simulated level A...

Page 32: ...el indicators Run Mode indicates in which direction the level is moving Program Mode indicates at which level of the menu system you are at There are two main operating modes for your Ultra 3 Run Mode...

Page 33: ...ication between the Ultra 3 and the Communicator This is achieved by offering the Remote Communicator up to the Ultra 3 so that the arrow point in the Pulsar Logo on the Communicator is in line with t...

Page 34: ...the passcode via the keypad followed by the ENTER key The default passcode is 1997 so you would press the following Important Information There is a time out period of 15 minutes when in program mode...

Page 35: ...able totaliser View and reset the resettable totaliser Not used with Ultra 3 Displays echo confidence echo strength height above loss limit HALL average noise peak noise and temperature Not used with...

Page 36: ...level moving up and down 1 Used to confirm each action e g select a menu option 2 Used to confirm questions asked by the Ultra 3 such as before restring factory defaults Used to navigate up a level in...

Page 37: ...b menus are described later in this manual When you move down into the sub menu you can scroll round using the arrow keys press ENTER to go to the required section of parameters Once you have reached...

Page 38: ...ine shows the value you are setting Once you have accessed a parameter you can either just look at it or change it Once a parameter has been changed press ENTER and you will see the message Saved If y...

Page 39: ...l simulation using the arrow keys will allow you to move the level up and down as required To enter simulation first go to program mode Using the menu system select menu item Test then sub menu item S...

Page 40: ...nnected as shown in Chapter 2 Ultra 3 Installation To use the device remotely you need to log on to start and log off when finished When logged on Ultra 3 will show Remote ON on the display and Commun...

Page 41: ...urrent temperature CURRENTOUT1 show the mA output 1 value CURRENTOUT2 show the mA output 2 value BACKUP1 take backup of parameters to area 1 BACKUP2 take backup of parameters to area 2 RESTORE1 restor...

Page 42: ...re Once you are satisfied with the installation and Ultra 3 is reading what you would expect in terms of distance from the face of the transducer to the material level then you can proceed with progra...

Page 43: ...the quick setup You will see on the menu the words Quick Setup which is the first item on the menu system Try pressing the two arrow keys to see some more menu options but return to Quick Setup and pr...

Page 44: ...outine which also permits the calculation of volume in non standard vessels The Level Star can measure from zero to 40 m from the face of the transducer to the surface being monitored dependent on the...

Page 45: ...gramme the Flow 3 using the Quick Setup Menu please proceed to Chapter 7 Flow For a full description of all features and parameters please refer to Chapter 8 Parameter Listing and Description Flow 3 T...

Page 46: ...rst you need to go from run mode into program mode Assuming the passcode is the default 1997 then you should enter this Choose Quick Setup Now you need to go into the quick setup You will see on the d...

Page 47: ...cation as described in the following example 3 then choose 2 Once you have chosen your application you will be asked a series of questions which are answered by choosing the appropriate option as deta...

Page 48: ...ys 1 1 Control Relay 2 2 Control Relay 3 3 Control Relay For each Cntl Relay 1 Set to Relay1 2 Set to Relay 2 3 Set to Relay3 How Many Alarm 0 No Alarms 1 One Alarm 2 Two Alarms 3 Three Alarms List wi...

Page 49: ...o the material at the bottom of the vessel P106 Span 5 7m Distance from the empty level 0 full to span 100 full If you have selected a Volume Application you will now be prompted to enter details requ...

Page 50: ...ee tables below Either Alarm or Level control Depends on application P233 P234 Relay 3 ON OFF setpoints Factory preset as a to appropriate level according to the span already entered See tables below...

Page 51: ...ontrol 1 Control 2 80 70 20 20 Control Down Three Control 1 Control 2 Control 3 80 70 60 20 20 20 APPLICATION NO OF CTL RELAYS CTL RELAY NUMBER ON SETPOINT OFF SETPOINT Control Up One Control 1 20 20...

Page 52: ...lay 1 will come on until the level drops to 2 24 m when it will turn off If the level drops to 0 28 m then relay 2 will come on until it rises 0 42 m when it will turn off The display will show the le...

Page 53: ...Xducer P101 2 dB6 Material P102 1 Liquid Measurement units P104 1 Metres Empty Level P105 3 5m Span P106 2 8m Programming is now complete and the unit can be returned to the run mode press CANCEL unt...

Page 54: ...n the high level alarm relay 2 will come on until the level drops to 2 24m If the level falls to 0 28m then the low level alarm relay 3 will come on until the level rises to 0 42m Alternatively if it...

Page 55: ...2 The unit knows that only Relay 3 is available and so will automatically set Alarm 2 to Relay 3 Xducer P101 2 dB6 Material P102 1 Liquid Measurement units P104 1 Metres Empty Level P105 3 5m Span P10...

Page 56: ...2 24m and go off when the level drops to 0 56m control down If the level rises to 2 38m then the high level alarm relay 2 will come on until the level drops to 2 24 m If the level falls to 0 28m then...

Page 57: ...the Ultra 3 will return to the Run Mode QUESTION OPTION Level Volume 1 Level App Control 1 Control down No of controls 1 1 Relay Control no 1 1 Set to relay 1 No of alarms 2 2 Alarms Type alarm 1 1 Hi...

Page 58: ...application they can be modified to suit by pressing ENTER when For More Options Hit Enter is displayed and entering new values to relay setpoints as required Alternatively the relevant relay setpoin...

Page 59: ...rom run mode into program mode Assuming the passcode is the default 1997 then you should enter this Choose Quick Setup Now you need to go into the quick setup You will see on the display the words Ult...

Page 60: ...cribed in the following example 3 then choose 3 Once you have chosen your application you will be asked a series of questions which are answered by choosing the appropriate option as detailed in the f...

Page 61: ...p 2 Two Pumps 3 Three Pumps For each Pump 1 Set to Relay1 2 Set to Relay 2 3 Set to Relay3 How Many Alarm 0 No Alarms 1 One Alarm 2 Two Alarms 3 Three Alarms List will be truncated according to the nu...

Page 62: ...red See tables below Either Alarm or Level control Depends on application P223 P224 Relay 2 ON OFF setpoints Factory preset as a to appropriate level according to the span already entered See tables b...

Page 63: ...INT OFF SETPOINT Pump Down One Pump 1 50 20 Pump Down Two Pump 1 Pump 2 50 70 20 20 Pump Down Three Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 50 60 70 20 20 20 APPLICATION NO OF PUMPS PUMP NUMBER ON SETPOINT OFF SETPOINT...

Page 64: ...lay 1 will come on until the level drops to 2 24 m when it will turn off If the level drops to 0 28 m then relay 2 will come on until it rises 0 42 m when it will turn off The display will show the le...

Page 65: ...ay 2 Xducer P101 2 dB6 Material P102 1 Liquid Measurement units P104 1 Metres Empty Level P105 3 5m Span P106 2 8m Programming is now complete and the unit can be returned to the run mode press CANCEL...

Page 66: ...fted to pump 2 which will come on first next time During peak periods when pump 1 cannot cope pump 1 will come on at 0 84m pump 2 will come on at 1 4m and pump down to 0 56m The setpoints are then shi...

Page 67: ...larm Alarm No 1 5 Set to relay 5 Xducer P101 2 dB6 Measurement units P104 1 Metres Empty Level P105 3 5m Span P106 2 8m Programming is now complete and the unit can be returned to the run mode press C...

Page 68: ...fted to pump 2 which will come on first next time During peak periods when pump 1 cannot cope pump 1 will come on at 1 96m and pump 2 will come on at 1 4m and pump up to 2 24m The setpoints are then s...

Page 69: ...No 1 The unit knows that only relay 1 is available and so will automatically set alarm 1 to Relay 1 Xducer P101 2 dB6 Measurement units P104 1 Metres Empty Level P105 3 5m Span P106 2 8m Programming...

Page 70: ...om run mode into program mode Assuming the passcode is the default 1997 then you should enter this Choose Quick Setup Now you need to go into the quick setup You will see on the display the words Ultr...

Page 71: ...2 then choose 2 You then need to select PMD the following available options rectangular flume with or without hump U throated flume with or without hump To set up an application for a BS3680 weir as...

Page 72: ...3 Exponential 1 Supp Rect 2 Trapezoid 3 Venturi 4 Parshall 5 Leopold L 6 V Notch 7 Other 8 Contracted Rect BS3680 Flumes 1 Rectangular 2 Rect Hump 3 U Throat 4 U Throat Hump BS3680 Weirs 1 Rectangular...

Page 73: ...tance from the end of the transducer horn dB Mach3 or face of the transducer to the material at the bottom of the measuring element P703 Minimum head 0 00m Distance from empty point P105 to zero flow...

Page 74: ...IPTION P705 Max flow 0 00 When requested enter the known maximum flow rate in units of volume P706 and Time P707 which occurs at maximum head P704 P710 Dimension A 0 When requested enter in measuremen...

Page 75: ...y P709 Flow cut off 5 Enter as a percentage maximum flow The minimum flow rate to be added to the totaliser P830 mA Out range 2 4 20mA What the mA output uses for the range 0 Off 1 0 to 20 mA 2 4 to 2...

Page 76: ...ENT TYPE PMD SHAPE EXAMPLE EXPONENT P717 Suppressed Rectangular Weir Without end contractions 1 50 automatically set by the unit Cipolletti Trapezoidal Weir 1 50 automatically set by the unit Venturi...

Page 77: ...mum distance of 3 times maximum head from the weir plate to ensure the surface of the liquid is not affected by turbulence or drawdown See DRWG 1 In the case of a Venturi flume the point of measuremen...

Page 78: ...51 2 1 760 30 64 2 5 915 36 76 3 0 1065 42 89 3 5 1220 48 102 4 0 1370 54 114 4 5 1520 60 127 5 0 1675 66 140 5 5 1830 72 152 6 0 When any Other device is chosen please consult the manufacturer of the...

Page 79: ...n measurement flow and time units chosen Cipolletti Trapezoidal Weir Q KLh Where Q Flow K K Factor L Crest length of weir h head exponent 1 50 Automatically selected by the Ultra 3 Automatically calcu...

Page 80: ...utomatically calculated dependent on measurement flow and time units chosen Other Q Kh Enter value as required Enter value as required Contracted Rectangular Weir With end contractions Q K L 0 2 h h 1...

Page 81: ...be used to use the customers declared maximum flow there is no requirement for alarms and the flow rate is to be displayed in litres second The totaliser is to record the flow in cubic metres but is...

Page 82: ...ER Programming is now complete and the unit can now be returned to the run mode press CANCEL until Run Mode Is displayed on the LCD press ENTER and the Flow Oracle 160 will return to Run Mode QUESTION...

Page 83: ...nce P107 For a Rectangular and U throated flume the head is measured at 3 to 4 times the maximum head upstream from the beginning of the converging section to ensure the surface of the liquid is not a...

Page 84: ...lculated by Ultra 3 P721 Cd discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 P722 b throat width P711 h head Ratiometric If the flow calculation is to be ratiometric P702 2 the flow will be calculated usin...

Page 85: ...Cd discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 P722 b throat width P711 Ratiometric If the flow calculation is to be ratiometric P702 2 the flow will be calculated using the formula q qcal Cv Cvcal Cd...

Page 86: ...rate is to be displayed in cubic meters hour and the totaliser is also to record the flow in cubic metres the resettable totaliser is to be displayed during RUN The distance from the face of the lowe...

Page 87: ...er hour Measurement units 1 Metres Empty level 1 00m Minimum head 0 00m Maximum head 0 40m Totaliser enabled 1 On Totaliser R 1 Yes Totaliser multiplier 7 1000 Approach dia Dim A 0 70m Throat dia Dim...

Page 88: ...ensure the surface of the liquid is not affected by turbulence or drawdown See DRWG 7 Rectangular Weir Calculations Absolute If the flow calculation is to be absolute P702 1 the flow will be calculat...

Page 89: ...0 5 h2 5 Where q flowrate Ce discharge coefficient calculated by the Ultra 3 P723 theta V notch angle gn gravitational acceleration nominal value 980 66 cm s2 h head The Ultra 3 pre sets the angle th...

Page 90: ...ate a high flow condition to be set to relay 3 The flow rate is required to be displayed in litres minute and the totaliser is to record the flow in cubic metres the resettable totaliser is to be disp...

Page 91: ...1 Second Measurement units 1 Metres Empty level 1 00m Minimum head 0 00m Maximum head 0 40m Totaliser enabled 1 On Totaliser R 1 Yes Totaliser multiplier 7 1000 Approach dia Dim A 0 50m Throat dia Dim...

Page 92: ...upstream from the weir crest to ensure the surface of the liquid is not affected by turbulence or drawdown Rectangular Broad Crested Weir Calculations Calculations Absolute If the flow calculation is...

Page 93: ...scharge coefficient at maximum head he effective head hecal effective head at maximum head Special Devices Point of Measurement The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at least the near...

Page 94: ...f the liquid is not affected by turbulence or drawdown See Exponential devices above for further details Palmer Bowlus and H Flume Calculations Absolute If the flow calculation is to be absolute P702...

Page 95: ...e q flowrate q cal flowrate at maximum head P705 h head kh compensated head Universal Calculations P700 6 Point of Measurement The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at least the near b...

Page 96: ...f charts to show you how all the various functions and features can be found using the menu system For further details and a full description of all parameters refer to the Parameter Listings and Desc...

Page 97: ...PULSAR MEASUREMENT 97 Application Menu Operation Distances P100 Mode P101 Transducer P104 Measurement Units P102 Material P105 Empty Level P106 Span P107 Near Blanking P108 Far Blanking...

Page 98: ...l Safe P219 R1 Max Rate If P210 2 Relay 2 Relay 3 P220 Type P230 Type P221 Function P231 Function P222 Alarm ID or Pump Group P232 Alarm ID or Pump Group P223 Set 1 P233 Set 1 P224 Set 2 P234 Set 2 P2...

Page 99: ...P461 Volume 1 P462 464 466 468 470 472 474 476 Total Dates 2 to 9 P463 465 467 469 471 473 475 477 Totals 2 to 9 P478 Vol Date 10 P580 Min Temp P479 Volume 10 P581 Min Temp Date P582 Min Temp Time P5...

Page 100: ...606 Correct Factor P607 Max Volume P612 614 616 618 620 622 624 626 628 630 632 634 636 638 640 642 644 646 648 650 652 654 656 658 660 662 664 666 668 670 Level Bkpts 2 to 31 Breakpoints P610 Level B...

Page 101: ...f P710 Dimension A P711 Dimension B P712 Dimension C P713 Dimension D P714 Roughness Coefficient P715 Water Temperature P717 Exponent Value P719 Parshall Throat Width P718 K Factor P720 Area P721 Calc...

Page 102: ...ay Source P808 Fail Mode P809 Fail Time P810 Units P811 Alarms P812 Pumps P813 Control P814 Misc P815 Auxiliary Source P816 Totaliser R P817 Auxiliary Offset Totaliser P829 Bargraph P820 Totaliser P82...

Page 103: ...52 Temperature Source P854 Fixed Temperature P860 Sound Velocity OVF Count P865 OVF Count Range Operation Setpoint Limits Trim Fail Safe Allocation P830 mA Out Range P831 mA Out Mode P834 Low Value P8...

Page 104: ...Indicator P873 Empty Indicator P874 Rate Update P875 Rate Time P876 Rate Distance P877 Rate Value P878 Lower Cutoff P880 Gate Mode P881 Fixed Distance P882 Process Filter P884 Peak Percent Xdr 1 Stat...

Page 105: ...P935 Off Colour P970 DST Enable P922 Passcode P927 Hardware Revision P928 Serial Number P929 Site Ident P930 Factory Default P932 Time P933 Date Format P936 Alarm Colour P937 Pump Colour P938 Control...

Page 106: ...Mode P131 Protocol P132 Device Addr P133 Device Baud RS232 Setup P61 Comms Baud Remote Alarm P144 Call Type P145 Tel No 1 P146 Tel No 2 P147 Tel No 3 P134 Parity P135 Stop Bit P136 Data Format P137 D...

Page 107: ...t Menu Simulation Hardware P980 Simulate P981 Increment P982 Rate P983 Start Level P984 Incremental Change P990 Self Test P991 Hardware Test P992 mA Out Test P993 mA In Test P994 Transducer Test P995...

Page 108: ...ad Display shows how high the head is 5 OCM Flow Display shows the instantaneous flow P101 Xducer Transducer This parameter should be set to the transducer being used with the unit and can be set to o...

Page 109: ...DESCRIPTION 1 Liquid Default Used for liquids and flat solid materials 2 Solid Used for sold material that is heaped or at an angle 3 Closed Tank Use for applications within a closed tank or where a s...

Page 110: ...ecalculate the values for the Span so that it equals the empty distance P105 minus Near Blanking P107 and the Relay Setpoints so that they remain at the same percentage values of the empty distance as...

Page 111: ...efault blanking distance 1 20 metres P101 dBS6 Default blanking distance 0 20 metres P101 dB50 Default blanking distance 2 00 metres P101 dBR16 Default blanking distance 0 077 metres P101 dBR8 Default...

Page 112: ...e each relay should be see the table below for available options OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 Not in use Default Relay is not in use or programmed and the LED will always be off 1 Alarm Relay is programmed as...

Page 113: ...d two setpoints must be set 213 223 214 224 234 Setpoints are entered in Display Units per minute or of span per minute and a negative value should be entered for a Rate Alarm on a de creasing level a...

Page 114: ...ON setpoint and goes OFF when the value reaches the OFF setpoint P213 223 233 is ON Setpoint P214 224 234 is OFF Setpoint 2 High Relay goes ON when the value rises to the ON setpoint and goes OFF whe...

Page 115: ...hat you are setting an out of bounds alarm The fourth parameter and the fifth parameter for each relay set the Alarm ON and OFF points For a high alarm the ON is set higher than OFF For low alarm then...

Page 116: ...evel entered in Display Units or of span as referenced to Empty Level Rate of Change entered in Display Units per minute or of span per minute For an alarm on an increasing level enter setpoints as a...

Page 117: ...ll not be displayed The fourth parameter and fifth parameter are set to determine the switch points for the general control relay See the general control function table P211 221 231 for further inform...

Page 118: ...ls to meet the demand due to malfunction intake blockage etc then it is stopped and another pump shall take over Each pump has its own setpoints P213 223 233 P214 224 234 3 Alternate duty assist All p...

Page 119: ...h pump has its own setpoints P213 223 233 P214 224 234 6 Service ratio duty assist All pumps are used to assist each other run at the same time and each pump has its own setpoints P213 223 233 P214 22...

Page 120: ...then pump A will operate for twice as many hours as pump B 8 First On First Off Alternate duty assist The first pump switched on is the first pump to be switched off etc regardless of the set points...

Page 121: ...determines the ON point of the pump P214 224 234 Relay Setpoint 2 This parameter determines the OFF point of the pump The sixth parameter will determine the service ratio that will be used to switch t...

Page 122: ...as a motorised valve or gate to maintain the level within two predetermined points Relays will energise ON when Step Time condition is in effect and de energises OFF when Step Time goes off One relay...

Page 123: ...start See control function table P211 221 231 for further information P211 221 231 1 Time P213 P223 P233 Relay Setpoint 1 This parameter determines the Time Period that the relay will remain ON Relay...

Page 124: ...e ON at a specified time each day as set in Relay Setpoint 1 P213 223 233 And turns OFF de energises after the specified On Time period as set in Relay Setpoint 2 P214 224 234 When Ultra Wizard 3 Flow...

Page 125: ...re entered in Hours Minutes HH MM to set Time at which relay will energise Default 00 00 HH MM P214 224 234 Relay Setpoint 2 Relay Setpoints are entered in seconds to set the Time Period that the rela...

Page 126: ...ent of the Failsafe Time P809 expiring OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 Default Relay assumes system default mode set in P808 1 Hold Relay remains in its current state 2 De energise Relay will De energise 3 Energ...

Page 127: ...the minimum temperature was recorded P582 Minimum Temperature Time This parameter displays the time when the minimum temperature was recorded P583 Maximum Temperature This parameter displays the maxim...

Page 128: ...e the universal calculations For this you will need a level volume graph or chart provided by the vessel manufacturer or you can create one based on the dimensions of the vessel You can enter up to 32...

Page 129: ...2 Cylindrical Cone Base Cylinder diameter and height of bottom P600 1 Rectangular Flat Base Width and Breadth P600 4 Parabola Base Cylinder diameter and height of bottom P600 5 Flat Sloped Base Cylin...

Page 130: ...izontal cylinder with flat ends Cylinder diameter and tank length P600 9 Horizontal cylinder with parabolic ends Cylinder diameter length of one end and section and tank length P600 10 Sphere Sphere d...

Page 131: ...ight of base Cylinder diameter Not required P600 5 Cylindrical half sphere base Cylinder diameter Not required Not required P600 6 Cylindrical flat sloped base Height of base Cylinder diameter Not req...

Page 132: ...ll be totalised in US Gallons 7 Cubic Feet Volume will be totalised in Cubic Feet 8 Barrels Volume will be totalised in Barrels 9 lbs pounds Volume will be totalised in lbs pounds P606 Correction Fact...

Page 133: ...e the vessel changes shape In the case of the universal curved enter values around each arc tangent as well as at the top and bottom You must enter at least two pairs and you can enter up to 32 pairs...

Page 134: ...r of pairs between 2 and 32 Tables P696 Reset Breakpoints This parameter allows the resetting to the default value of all previously set breakpoints P610 673 without having to access them individually...

Page 135: ...mary Measuring Device chosen P701 Options are as follows 0 Off Default 1 Exponent 2 BS3680 Flume 3 BS3680 Weir 4 Not Available 5 Special 6 Universal P701 Primary Measuring Device Enter the Primary Mea...

Page 136: ...pecial Select from the following options 1 Palmer Bowlus Flume 2 H Flume 3 V Notch angle other than BS3680 If P700 6 Universal Where the Primary Measuring device does not match any of the devices cont...

Page 137: ...is at a higher level than the channel bottom at the point of measure Enter distance in Measurement Units P104 P704 Maximum Head Enter the head value that represents maximum flow enter in Measurement U...

Page 138: ...P707 Time Units Select the Time Units to be used with the Volume Units to determine the desired flow rate from the options below OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 per Second Default Flowrate will be calculated in...

Page 139: ...enter to enter dimension B of the Primary Measuring Device where applicable see table below for further details P712 Dimension C This parameter is used to enter to enter dimension C of the Primary Me...

Page 140: ...oat Width Throat Length Hump Height P700 2 BS 3680 Flume P701 3 U Throated Approach Width Throat Width Throat Length Not Required P700 2 BS 3680 Flume P701 3 U Throated with hump Approach Width Throat...

Page 141: ...roat Length Hump Height P700 2 BS 3680 Flume P701 3 U Throated Approach Width Throat Width Throat Length Not Required P700 2 BS 3680 Flume P701 3 U Throated with hump Approach Width Throat Width Throa...

Page 142: ...P712 Dim C P713 DIM B P700 5 Special P701 1 Palmer Bowlus Flume Size Not Required Not Required Not Required P700 5 Special P701 2 H Flume Flume Size Not Required Not Required Not Required P700 5 Spec...

Page 143: ...machined and polished metal Uncoated sheet metal rust free Painted metal Galvanised metal Painted or coated casting Uncoated casting 0 003 0 015 0 03 0 06 0 06 0 15 0 006 0 03 0 06 0 15 0 15 0 3 Conc...

Page 144: ...2 BS3690 flumes and P700 4 Area Velocity P721 Cv Displays the calculated value for Cv when P700 2 BS3680 flumes P722 Cd Displays the calculated value for Cd when P700 2 BS3680 flumes P723 Ce Displays...

Page 145: ...number of 32 breakpoints pairs for head and flow that can be entered Tables P796 Reset Breakpoints This parameter allows the resetting to the default value of all previously set breakpoints P730 793...

Page 146: ...lt 2 2 decimal Places P802 Display Offset The value of this parameter is added to the reading before it is displayed in Measurement Units P104 It does not affect the relay setpoints or the mA output o...

Page 147: ...safe condition the failsafe timer determines the time before failsafe mode is activated Default 2mins If the timer activates the unit goes into failsafe as determined by P808 Display P218 228 238 248...

Page 148: ...Alarm messages will not be displayed 1 Yes Alarm messages will be displayed P812 General Control or Pump Messages This parameter determines whether notification messages are displayed on the auxiliary...

Page 149: ...y not used to display measurement readings 2 Xducer 1 Displays level from transducer 1 3 Xducer 2 Displays level from transducer 2 4 Rate Displays Inflow I and pumping rate P P816 Totaliser R This par...

Page 150: ...ting the totaliser Example If flowrate is being calculated and displayed in ltrs second and it is desired to increment the totaliser in cubic metres select 7 1000 When viewing the totaliser display wi...

Page 151: ...mA output directly proportional to the mA mode P831 so if the reading is 0 the output is 0 mA If the reading is 100 the output is 20 mA 2 4to 20 mA Default mA output directly proportional to the mA m...

Page 152: ...s relative to Average Flow Setpoint By default the mA Output will represent the empty 0 or 4mA dependant on P830 mA Range and 100 of the operational span 20mA but you may wish to have the output repre...

Page 153: ...o use the 0 20 mA range Default 20 00mA mA Trim P838 mA Low Trim If the device you are connected to is not calibrated and not showing the correct low value reading then you can trim it using this para...

Page 154: ...ill fail to its low condition 3 High mA output will fail to its high condition P841 mA Allocation By default the mA output will be representative of the reading obtained as determined by the Mode P100...

Page 155: ...automatic P852 1 which will automatically detect if a temperature sensor is available from the transducer If for any reason no temperature input is received then the Fixed Temp value is used as set b...

Page 156: ...velling through mediums other than air or when there are variations of temperature between the transducer face and the material level To obtain best results calibration should be carried out when the...

Page 157: ...he rate at which the LCD fill indicator activates Default 10m min P873 Empty Indicator This parameter determines the rate at which the LCD empty indicator activates 10m min Rate P874 Rate Update This...

Page 158: ...r out unwanted changes of level caused by a rippled or agitated surface P880 Gate Mode This parameter determines the operation of the gate which is established around the processed echo and is used to...

Page 159: ...50 Echo Processing Parameters Transducer Status P900 Transducer Status This parameter shows the current state of the transducer The value means the following OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 OK Transducer working...

Page 160: ...is is the peak noise reading for the transducer It is measured while the transducer is not firing and gives an indication of the maximum amount of electrical noise present on the cabling P905 Sensitiv...

Page 161: ...l echo returns referenced out 2 Default DATEM trace will assume its default value 3 Def Reset Default DATEM to factory settings 4 Set Min DATEM When set DATEM levels at this point will be accepted as...

Page 162: ...999 Backup P925 Parameter Backup Restore This parameter is used to make a backup of all parameters for example to ensure a default set is maintained within the unit If alterations are made to the para...

Page 163: ...ber of the unit It is read only and cannot be changed P929 Site Identification This parameter allows you to give each unit an individual reference number for identification purposes You can set any nu...

Page 164: ...DD MM YY LED Colour Each relay has an associated LED located on the unit s front panel which indicates the status of the relay By default the LED of any relay that has been programmed but is in its O...

Page 165: ...n power failures or if for any reason the Ultra 3 restarts due to a fault condition The Ultra 3 can be backed up from a battery which automatically cuts in during power failure battery backed up units...

Page 166: ...the internal clock will be automatically adjusted to compensate for the difference between standard time and Daylight Saving Time Default 1 Yes P971 DST Difference This parameter sets the time differ...

Page 167: ...rday 8 Sunday Default DST will start on a Sunday P974 Start Week This parameter will determine the week of the month P975 in which Daylight Saving Time is to start OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 Week 1 DST will...

Page 168: ...will start during the month of May 6 June DST will start during the month of June 7 July DST will start during the month of July 8 August DST will start during the month of August 9 September DST will...

Page 169: ...turday 8 Sunday Default DST will end on a Sunday P978 End Week This parameter will determine the week of the month P975 in which Daylight Saving Time is to end OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 Week 1 DST will end...

Page 170: ...ST will end during the month of August 9 September DST will end during the month of September 10 October Default DST will end during the month of October 11 November DST will end during the month of N...

Page 171: ...to a remote modem computer which will then allow remote communication with the unit Please consult Pulsar or your local distributor for further details 2 SMS This option initiates a predetermined mes...

Page 172: ...phone number to be dialled is 0 1234 123456 P145 Tel No 1 1 One 0 at the beginning of the telephone number P146 Tel No 2 123412 The next 6 digits following the 0 s P147 Tel No 3 3456 Remaining digits...

Page 173: ...down between empty level or the pre determined Start Level P983 and Pump Control relay switch points if you wish to change the direction of the level movement e g to go beyond relay setpoints this can...

Page 174: ...atic simulation this parameter can be used to pre determine the point at which the simulated level will start at and return to This can be used to simulate the lowest point to which the level would no...

Page 175: ...were pressed or not If they were not then an error message is displayed P992 mA Out Test This parameter will allow you to force a specified current on the mA output to test the equipment that it is c...

Page 176: ...nsducer wiring check P900 status Check to see if transducer is clicking check for any obstructions in the application Incorrect reading being displayed for current level Measure actual distance from t...

Page 177: ...of cable and Transducer in accordance with regional environmental regulations for electrical electronic products Controllers Remove power disconnect the Controller and remove battery if fitted Dispos...

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