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Installation  

 

3.1

 

Safety Precautions 

The Prophet

 uses Radio Frequency (RF) waves for communication to the nearest 

cellular tower and can transmit at several times the power of a hand-held cellular phone.  
In general, if you can place a cellular telephone call in the location where you wish to 
install the unit, then the Prophet should be able to communicate properly.  However, 
because of the inherent characteristics of RF communications, there are certain guidelines 
that should be followed when positioning the unit. 
 

WARNING! 

 

Do not 

use the Prophet

 in hospitals or near medical equipment. 

 

Do not

 install the Prophet

 where hazardous vapors are present. 

 

Do not

 use the Prophet

 where blasting is in progress. 

 

Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive electronic components. Be sure to 
discharge yourself by touching a grounded metal object before opening the unit. 

 

The unit should be installed in an area free from overhanging metal structures, large 
obstructions, or equipment which could generate RF or electrical interference. 

 

Do not

 install the unit below ground level unless provisions are made for an external 

antenna. 

 

Service may be limited in areas that do not have GSM cellular coverage and support

 

SMS (Short Message Service). 

 

If the unit is installed in an area with poor signal strength, an external antenna may be 
required for reliable performance.  If you have doubt about the suitability of a 
particular location for the Prophet

, or are having difficulty transmitting, please see 

Sections 3-2 and 3-3.  If an external antenna is required, several optional antennas are 
available. Please contact SupplyNet Customer Service to determine your exact needs. 

3.2

 

 Initial Inspection 

When you receive the Prophet

 unit, thoroughly inspect it for any damage which may 

have occurred during shipping.  If there is any damage to the Prophet

, contact the 

shipping company as soon as possible.  Locate the packing checklist in the shipping 
container.  Check for any missing items before you begin installation of the Prophet

 

Note:

 

The Prophet

 is shipped with the antenna disconnected.  It is located in a 

separate area within the shipping carton.  Verify that the antenna is present 
before proceeding. 

 

Tools Required for Installation: 

 

3/16” Flat screwdriver 

 

Large adjustable wrench 

Summary of Contents for Prophet 4000 Series

Page 1: ...Prophet Wireless Remote Tank Unit Document Version 1 00 Document No 910 07703 February 2006 ...

Page 2: ...ements 13 3 12 Uplink Unit Providing Current Loop Power 15 3 13 Uplink Unit Placed in Series with Existing Current Loop 15 3 14 Uplink Unit Placed in Series with Existing Current Loop 16 4 Unit Activation 17 4 1 Verifying GSM Signal Strength 17 4 2 Amplifying a Weak Carrier Signal 17 4 3 Setting the Number of Callouts per Day 18 4 4 Establishing Communication 19 4 5 Normal Operation 20 5 Accessing...

Page 3: ...Communications Prophet 4000 Series is a wireless communication device that provides quick and easy access to remote information such as storage tank inventory Intended for supplier managed inventory programs the Prophet utilizes the latest internet and cellular technology to provide instant access to inventory information around the globe Coupled with the TankLink information web site the Prophet ...

Page 4: ...o our products we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this document We will not be liable for any inaccuracies omissions or future changes TankLink and the TankLink logo are registered trademarks of SupplyNet Communications Inc All other trademarks referenced herein are the properties of their respective organizations 2 Theory of Operation Monitor reports data using digital cellular technology SmarTa...

Page 5: ...ns from competing companies Once the data is at the TankLink data center it may be viewed over the internet using a standard web browser i e Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator downloaded to applications such as Microsoft Excel or it may be used to trigger events such as an e mail or page to a local sales or service representative To access the data provided by the Prophet unit a cur...

Page 6: ... Do not install the unit below ground level unless provisions are made for an external antenna Service may be limited in areas that do not have GSM cellular coverage and support SMS Short Message Service If the unit is installed in an area with poor signal strength an external antenna may be required for reliable performance If you have doubt about the suitability of a particular location for the ...

Page 7: ...here are no obstructions within the tank which could alter the ultrasonic readings NOTE The following procedure can only be used with a Differential Pressure Prophet Ultrasonic Prophet s must be installed directly into a bung opening 3 4 Installation into a Vent Line The following tools are required to complete this procedure Two Pipe Wrenches 2 inch Vent Kit consisting of either non metallic or S...

Page 8: ...ng tools are required to complete this procedure Plastic bag for catching debris Duct tape Drill with a 3 inch holesaw bit 2 inch Plastic Bung Kit 1 Open the manway at the top of the tank 2 Open the plastic bag and secure the opening to the approximate center where the hole will be drilled The bag will catch any debris created by the holesaw while drilling the bunghole 3 Using the drill and 3 inch...

Page 9: ...ation to the opening of the tank is critical CAUTION The bung opening must be plumb in reference to the overall tank The distance from the top of the bung opening to the inside surface of the tank can be no greater than 1 0 inch Refer to Figure 4 The bung opening must be at least 1 3 the overall tank diameter away from the tank edge For example if the tank diameter is 90 inches the bung opening mu...

Page 10: ...e Prophet is into the tank and the Prophet is mounted plumb and close to the center of the tank C is NOT a good installation since the Prophet cannot be mounted plumb In this type of installation the ultrasonic signal will not bounce directly from the product back to the sensor but will instead bounce around the inside of the tank causing inaccurate or even no reading In this example a Differentia...

Page 11: ... Do not install the sensor in a liquid that is susceptible to freezing or at the bottom of a tank with water in it that may freeze If the liquid freezes it will damage the probe which will not be covered under warranty Do not install the sensor in a tank with a mechanical agitator Do not drop or strike the sensor against a solid object This may damage the sensor or cause a shift in the output of t...

Page 12: ... have not been compromised The Differential Pressure Prophet is now ready to be placed into service Vent Three Plastic or non metalic Ties are used to secure excess cable into a loop Sensor should just rest on the tank bottom but not enough to allow the sensor into the discharge piping Figure 6 Pressure Differential Prophet Installation ...

Page 13: ... included in the capacity determination The orientation of the tank below the Bottom Tangent Line can greatly affect the product volume calculation The distance below the bottom tangent line is measured by first measuring the distance from the bottom tangent line to the ground then subtracting the distance from the ground to the absolute bottom of the tank Some tanks have a small cube Box at the v...

Page 14: ...the bottom of the housing thru the hole in the electronics board and connects at terminal strip J3 Refer to Figure 8 Terminal J3 J3 J4 3 2 1 4 5 GND IN 12V Figure 8 Uplink Terminal Strip J3 Uplink units will come from the factory with the wiring connected to IN and GND which is correct for applications where there is an existing powered current loop For applications where the Uplink will be poweri...

Page 15: ...ctronics of the Uplink unit route the return to ground internally Existing Instrumentation GND IN 24 Prophet Uplink Module J3 3 2 1 Figure 9 Uplink Providing Current Loop Power 3 13 Uplink Unit Placed in Series with Existing Current Loop Between 24VDC and existing instrumentation In this scenario the Prophet Uplink is wired into an existing established current loop on the positive side between the...

Page 16: ...turn In this scenario the Prophet Uplink is wired into an existing established current loop on the return side between the instrumentation and ground PLC Termination current loop source Existing Instrumentation GND IN 24 Prophet Uplink Module J3 3 2 1 Figure 11 Uplink Installed in Existing Current Loop Return ...

Page 17: ...ed external antenna options The following outlines the most common external antenna installation steps 1 Position the external antenna at a location within cable reach of the Prophet s installation and attach it to the Prophet replacing the small antenna 2 Holding the external antenna at the same location where the Prophet is installed typically the top of the tank 3 Test unit by initiating a data...

Page 18: ...0 pm and 1 00 am CAUTION If you set the number of calls to a number greater than the number of calls included in your service agreement then an additional fee will be charged for each call above your allotment Jumpers J1 and J2 within the Prophet control the number of callouts The table below describes the four possible combinations J1 J2 OFF OFF One data transmission per 24 hours J1 J2 OFF ON One...

Page 19: ...e battery holders at the inside front of the housing 2 Verify that the Prophet s antenna is pointing straight up 3 Press the white button on the right side of the unit A green LED will light up at the inside front of the housing 4 The green LED will flash fast half second ON half second OFF 5 Once a cellular network is found the green LED will flash slow one second ON one second OFF 6 The green LE...

Page 20: ...and status of your devices using a standard web browser i e Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator download your historical data to applications such as Microsoft Excel or set up alarm levels to automatically trigger events such as an e mail or page to a local service or sales representative On this web site you may also check to see if GSM SMS Short Message Service is available in your...

Page 21: ... logon or password or need a new one please contact the SupplyNet Customer Service at 1 888 TANKLINK Once a valid logon and password have been entered you may select which tanks to view Tanks may be viewed by geographical location product type region etc Once the tank levels are viewed detailed information for each tank may be viewed edited or the historical data for the tank may be viewed When a ...

Page 22: ...onstruction exposed to wetted portion of the tank Housing NEMA 4X weatherproof UL approved UL94HB glass filled nylon Area Classification General Purpose environment Unit Gross Weight With Ultrasonic Level Sensor 2 0 lbs 0 91 kg With 7 5 psi range Submersible Differential Pressure Sensor 2 1 lbs 0 95 kg With 15 psi range Submersible Differential Pressure Sensor 2 6 lbs 1 18 kg Battery Type Three Re...

Page 23: ...o the unit and is vertical If still not successful contact SupplyNet Customer Service for confirmation of data channel availability 5 Cellular Busy Error The Prophet could not transmit because the cellular network is busy Re try data transmission 6 Radio Respond Error The Prophet s wireless transmitter did not respond to the command to transmit data Re try a data transmission If this problem conti...

Page 24: ...with J4 Jumper J4 Designated for RF Channel selection for the RF LAN Client Host function in conjunction with J3 Jumpers J1 and J2 are used together to determine the number of data transmissions per 24 hour period The table below illustrates the four combinations possible J1 J2 OFF OFF One data transmission per 24 hours J2 J4 OFF ON One data transmission per 24 hours plus Event Driven The monitor ...

Page 25: ...e back of the electronics 3 Press the white Start button on the right side of the Prophet The green LED will begin flashing 4 The green LED will stay on solid approximately 70 seconds while the unit is transmitting data to the TankLink data center 5 After a successful transmission the green LED will flash and then go out The Prophet is now in sleep mode and will remain in sleep mode until the next...

Page 26: ...sentative when the tank is initially configured On rare occasions the information may not be correctly entered If you have verified the tank information and the tank level is still incorrect there may be several causes for the incorrect reading If it is a differential pressure sensor verify the settings for the probe offset and the SGU Either one of these settings may cause the reading to be off I...

Page 27: ...rity reasons no one from SupplyNet Communications will ever ask you for your logon or password If it should be necessary to return this unit to SupplyNet Communications for service 1 You must first obtain a Return Authorization Number from SupplyNet Communications 2 This number must be clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container and on the service card which was supplied with the unit ...

Page 28: ... are field replaceable and can be purchased thru SupplyNet Customer Service at 1 888 TANKLINK Antenna P N 072 00015 Captive Screw P N 714 40005 Housing Gasket P N 617 00001 Li Ion Battery Model CR 123A P N 394 00002 Replacement Jumper P N 391 10004 ...

Page 29: ...ered Remote Tank Unit w 2 MNPT process connection Code Remote Wireless Transmitter Sensor Options 20 Integrated Differential Pressure Sensor Code Data Communication E G L M GSM Europe GSM US 900 MHz FHSS Control Channel Cellular Code Sensor Construction S T Stainless Steel Titanium Code Pressure Range 000 Pressure Range in PSI 27 67 H2O per PSI Code Cable Type H O U T Hytrel Polyolefin Polyurethan...

Page 30: ...otify us immediately to cancel service 1 Service This is an agreement for Remote Data Delivery and associated Services between you and SupplyNet Communications The term Unit is the device which is used to communicate the data to the SupplyNet Communications Data Center The term of this agreement depends on the rate plan which was defined in a separate document which is also a part of this agreemen...

Page 31: ...under contract to provide GSM SMS Data Service Service is subject to transmission limitation or interruption caused by weather terrain obstructions such as trees or buildings and other conditions Service may be limited in areas where GSM SMS coverage is not available or may be temporarily limited due to system capacity limits such as during peak usage periods system repairs or modifications In add...

Page 32: ...ent misuse abuse negligence or modification of or to any part of this equipment including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to an improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized service facility This warranty does not cover consumables such as a fuse or battery This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all o...

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