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APM 3DLinkPro Product Information Manual 

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved.   

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Product Description 

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Principle Function 

The APM 3DLinkPro is used for easy bi-directional transfer of data 
between the APM 3DLevelScanner and a remote computer/system 
 
Such data can be 4…20 mA signals, HART commands or proprietary 
data for different purposes such as software upgrades. 

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Area of Application 

An easy and reliable standard GSM connection (using standard GSM 
frequencies) is available by using regular SIM cards for the  
APM 3DLinkPro connection. 
The APM 3DLinkPro is often used: 
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Where wiring of a signal cable from the sensor to a processing 
unit is not possible or too complex 

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When customers require a very high degree of service, such 
connectivity allows the supplier connect to the designated unit 
and provide the necessary service whenever necessary. 

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When customers wish to upgrade the unit, for example from 
"APM 3DLevelScanner S" to "APM 3DLevelScanner M". 

 
There is no limit to the range of the unit and properly authorized 
personnel can access the product from any location in the world 
where standard GSM communications exist. 
 

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Operation 

The adjustment of parameters can be carried out for the instrument 
via a Windows-based PC (with the appropriate version of the APM 
3DLevel Manager software installed). A GSM modem (EZ10 GSM 
modem), GSM antenna, power supply, and a USB to RS-232 
converter to connect to the PC are required. 

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Application Examples 

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Overcoming obstacles 
The APM 3DLinkPro can be used to overcome extremely 
difficult obstacles such as roads or rivers. The direct wiring of a 
signal cable would be too complex and in some cases even 
impossible if appropriate approvals are not granted. 

 

Содержание 3DLinkPro

Страница 1: ...APM ...

Страница 2: ...s 2 2 TYPE OVERVIEW 4 3 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 4 3 1 Installation position 4 4 CONNECTING TO VOLTAGE SUPPLY 4 4 1 Preparing for Connection Note on Safety Instructions 5 4 2 Select Power Supply 5 4 3 Wiring Diagram 5 4 4 Connecting Cable 6 4 5 Connecting the Communication 4 20mA HART to the APM 3DLinkPro 6 4 6 Connecting the RS 485 wires to the APM 3DLinkPro 6 4 7 Connecting the outputs of the APM 3...

Страница 3: ...ctivity allows the supplier connect to the designated unit and provide the necessary service whenever necessary 3 When customers wish to upgrade the unit for example from APM 3DLevelScanner S to APM 3DLevelScanner M There is no limit to the range of the unit and properly authorized personnel can access the product from any location in the world where standard GSM communications exist 1 3 Operation...

Страница 4: ...LevelScanner M When using the APM 3DLinkPro it is only a matter of deciding to upgrade the process itself only requires a click of a button and the unit has been upgraded 4 Highly demanding customer service requests The APM 3DLinkPro can play a critical role in applications where customer requests are made practically in real time or when a service engineer would otherwise need to be sent to a rem...

Страница 5: ...are Mounting possibilities Wall Mounting 3 Mounting Instructions 3 1 Installation position Select an installation position that can be easily reached for mounting and connecting Wiring instructions are also located on a label on the inside of the unit s front cover The product is designed for wall mounting By means of the supplied adjusting plugs the instrument can be easily and quickly attached t...

Страница 6: ...r Ex applications In hazardous areas you should observe appropriate regulations acquire the necessary approvals and permits for the sensors and power supply units 4 2 Select Power Supply If the APM 3DLinkPro is being installed after the APM 3DLevelScanner unit has been installed or along with it and next to it then the voltage line to the APM 3DLevelScanner can be used to feed the APM 3DLinkPro as...

Страница 7: ...rewdriver 7 Connect the wires to sockets 1 and 2 according to the diagram Take note of the polarity 8 Close the terminals 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Screw the housing cover back on 11 If the cable is screened please follow the procedure in the cable screening and grounding paragraph 12 Tighten the compression nut of the cabl...

Страница 8: ...erved 4 7 Connecting the outputs of the APM 3DLinkPro back to the APM 3DLevelScanner Connect two wires to sockets 7 and 8 for the power supply of the APM 3DLevelScanner and two wires to sockets 9 and 10 for the 4 20mA HART communication of the APM 3DLevelScanner according to the diagram below ...

Страница 9: ...e APM 3DLinkPro by a windows PC running APM 3DLevel Manager software connected to a local GSM unit To get connected to an APM 3DLevelScanner that is connected to an APM 3DLinkPro Open the 3DLevel Manager Software The most up to date basic APM 3DLevel Manger software may be downloaded free of charge from our homepage www apm solutions com On the drop down Device menu select Manually Connect see bel...

Страница 10: ...ox connected to the electronic card 4 Press Connect button 5 The software should connect to the device via GSM modem You are now connected to the APM 3DLevelScanner using the APM 3DLinkPro and can fully control it change the unit s parameters upgrade software versions in the APM 3DLevelScanner and read out log files and other types of requested parameters 5 2 Disconnecting Press the Disconnect but...

Страница 11: ...180X90 mm Voltage Supply Operating Voltage 10 30 V DC Avg Power consumption Idle mode 1 5W Peak Power consumption transmit mode 18W Connection Cable Standard screened cable Ambient Conditions Ambient storage and transport temperature 30 80 C 22 176 F Protection IP66 Electromechanical Data Cable entry plug 2 x cable entry M20x1 5 cable 5 9mm 7 Dimensions 250X180X90 mm ...

Страница 12: ... Information Manual 11 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd All rights reserved 8 Product Code GSM A 0907 AP Remote APM 3DLinkPro connected to the APM 3DLevelScanner GSM A 0907 AP C APM 3DLinkPro local unit connected to the PC ...

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