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IV.  MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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Aim the transducer perpendicular to the surface of liquids.

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Provide sufficient flexible conduit at the transducer location to facilitate transducer aiming movement 
and removal.

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Run transducer cable from the transducer to the junction box, and from the junction box to the controller 
in dedicated grounded metal conduit or in cable tray. All cables connected to the same controller may be 
routed in the same conduit. 

WARNING: DO NOT RUN TRANSDUCER CABLE WITH ANY OTHER AC POWER WIRING.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

To configure the full system, the following will need to be mounted and/or installed

1.  Transducer into the tank or vessel

2.  Temperature Probe (optional)

3.  Junction Box

4.  SonoTracker Controller

MOUNTING TRANSDUCERS

For optimum results, a clear sound beam path between the transducer and the lowest level of material is 
required. 

See Figure 2: Positioning Transducers for Optimum Results with Level Applications.

 When selecting a mounting 

location for the transducer, follow these guidelines:

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Minimum distance from the transducer to any sidewall is the greater of the following:

 

—  1’ (0.30m) horizontal distance for each 10’ (3.0m) in vertical distance from the face of the transducer    
 

to the zero level (no material in the vessel)

 

—  2’ (0.60m) horizontal distance

Note: For a very deep vessel with a small cross-section, it may be impossible to meet the above requirements.

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Transducer beam path is outside the path of the fill stream.

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Transducer beam path is away from splashing or agitating liquid or bouncing materials.

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Ladders, seams, rebar, etc. in the transducer beam path are avoided or eliminated.

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Transducer location is away from equipment which create vibration and noise that can interfere with the  
operation of the system: dryers, motors, compressors, fans, blowers, air conditioning units, etc.

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Face of the transducer is above the maximum expected material level by a minimum of:

 

—  12” (305 mm) for 56T-25 transducers

 

—  24” (610 mm) for 56T-50 transducers

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Страница 3: ...CTRICAL INSTALLATION 16 General Safety Disconnect Requirements For Permanently Installed Equipment Wiring Transducer and Temperature Probe to Junction Box Wiring Junction Box to Controller Synchroniza...

Страница 4: ...ES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAUTION IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMA...

Страница 5: ...ion site If you do not have the means to dispose of properly please contact for return and disposal instructions or options STORAGE If the device is not scheduled for immediate installation following...

Страница 6: ...ifications described in this document For safety and warranty reasons use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer or modification of this device is explicitly forbidden All servicin...

Страница 7: ...ble in AC and DC powered versions OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT The operating principle of ultrasonics is based on the reflection of sound which is used in many applications to determi...

Страница 8: ...current or 4 relays 2 currents PLC Interface Option 32 channel block transfer 6 channel discreet transfers Profibus DP Slave PHYSICAL Enclosures NEMA 4X fiberglass reinforced polyester FRP or NEMA 4X...

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Страница 10: ...ng Transducers for Optimum Results with Level Applications When selecting a mounting location for the transducer follow these guidelines Minimum distance from the transducer to any sidewall is the gre...

Страница 11: ...ired to avoid having material within the transducer s blind space amount of time required for transducer vibration to decay to a level where ultrasonic measurement is possible 7 www bindicator com SON...

Страница 12: ...critical for proper conduit installation Check clearances to ensure that the fittings and wire routing will not interfere with the PCB or enclosure door PREPARE THE ENCLOSURE FOR CONDUIT 1 Open door o...

Страница 13: ...high power equipment contractors SCR drives 440 V lines etc The controller enclosure dimensions are shown in Appendix E Technical Drawings Refer to Appendix A for environmental specifications before m...

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Страница 22: ...ith silicone rubber product DISCONNECT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENTLY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT A dedicated disconnecting device circuit breaker must be provided for the proper installation of the unit If ind...

Страница 23: ...n be temporarily removed from the controller to make wiring easier See Figure 4 Wiring Transducers to Controller for wiring at the junction box Transducer Interconnect cut the shield wire at the J Box...

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Страница 25: ...Caution Only use Sikaflex 1A polyurethane sealant or Dow Corning RTV 739 or RTV 738 Other sealants may contain acetic acid which is harmful to electronics SYNCHRONIZATION OF TRANSDUCERS If you use the...

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Страница 35: ...anner PCB in the controller even if you do not enable all channels on the Scanner PCB If any math channels are enabled the math channel serial addresses begin after the block of monitoring channel add...

Страница 36: ...ce Menu to bring the new channels on line Refer to Menu Descriptions for the use of those functions METHODS OF OPERATION INTRODUCTION The SonoTracker Series controller has two modes of operation Chann...

Страница 37: ...scrolling to the next channel The preset display time can be changed to suit the operator needs using the Display Scan Time function see Chapter 6 Display Menu The Auto LED to the right of the LCD is...

Страница 38: ...e backspace key displays the raw target Pressing F2 changes to bar graph mode Pressing F3 will initiate a quick configuration or re calibration of a channel level only See Appendix G ESC KEY The Esc K...

Страница 39: ...nter Key or a different Alphanumeric Key advances the cursor one space to the right See Figure 8 Characters Available for Customer Defined ID Enter Key The Enter Key has several functions The Enter Ke...

Страница 40: ...App Tank Height Level Type Stand Pipe Transducer Freq Warning Operating Units Continue w Setup Set Temp Decimal Pace 4 20mA Tank Height If no temp probe detected Warning sensor perpendicular to surfac...

Страница 41: ...n etc 70 Range Filters configure min max range and filters i e noise Sentry DSP 90 Service Menu turn channels on and off reset parameters to default values test the keyboard and non volatile RAM set u...

Страница 42: ...Figure 10b 30 Relay Set Point Figure 10c 50 Serial PLC 38 www bindicator com SON280020 Rev C...

Страница 43: ...Figure 10d 70 Range Filters Figure 10e 90 Service Menu 39 www bindicator com SON280020 Rev C...

Страница 44: ...ing Span greater than the transducer s capability may cause erratic reading Note See Calibration Menu for a description of the full point of Transducers 8 pts Up to 8 level channels per controller Lev...

Страница 45: ...o Note Only if no temperature probe is detected 8 Use the numeric keys to enter the temperature Press ENTER to save Set Temperature 67 8 9 Select YES to continue through the menus as above for the sec...

Страница 46: ...e Full Point 100 0 Vessel Considered Empty Span Distance from full point to point where vessel is considered empty Figure 13 Examples of Effect of Full Point Span and Mode of Display Example 1 Span 20...

Страница 47: ...upplied by the primary element manufacturer Zero Distance If doing a Manual Calibration during Startup measure the zero flow distance the distance from the face of the transducer to the bottom of the...

Страница 48: ...ozzle size currently available If you select another Kennison nozzle size the display shows function not available Figure 16 SonoTracker Series Definitions for Flow Applications 0 3m Maximum Current H...

Страница 49: ...low 3 Press the Enter Key to select Inches or scroll with the arrow keys to select Centimeters Operating Units Inches 4 Press the Enter Key to select Flume or the arrow keys to select Weir or Nozzle a...

Страница 50: ...M is gallons per minute GPD is gallons per day and MGD is million gallons per day 11 After selecting Flow Format the display prompts you to select the Total Type the units to use for measuring total f...

Страница 51: ...anual Calibration the zero distance number must be entered Zero Distance Current Head Distance measured by transducer from face of transducer to liquid surface Press Enter Warning Zero Distance error...

Страница 52: ...if your application requires a more detailed set up and or to modify parameters you originally entered during startup 21 PRIM PRIMARY ELEMENT The primary element type and size were selected during th...

Страница 53: ...display then shows the last Simulated Head input Modification of the Simulated Head is performed by direct entry using the keypad or by using the Arrow Keys to scroll to a number When the desired numb...

Страница 54: ...If you have a temperature compensation probe the controller uses the probe s temperature data to adjust the speed of sound in the calculations If there is no probe the controller uses the speed of so...

Страница 55: ...guration as well as system default and copy function Figure 19 Menu Tree Diagram 10 DISPLAY The Display Menu is used to set up the parameters that govern the display functions when channel monitoring...

Страница 56: ...ond 2 seconds or 5 seconds The current selection is indicated by an asterisk The value for ScanTime is selected while in the menu tree for any channel and applies to all of the channels in the system...

Страница 57: ...justed in this menu This menu is functional only with the purchase of the Backlight option The displayed number ranges from 0 darkest to 255 lightest The default value is 127 The Up and Down Arrow Key...

Страница 58: ...egisters the new Span in memory The system also performs a test to insure that the span and Full Point do not exceed the maximum range Note The SonoTracker Series controller calculated the default val...

Страница 59: ...tion probe the measured temperature displays for Temp To reset MinT to the current temperature press the Enter Key while in the MinT function To reset MaxT to the current temperature press the Enter K...

Страница 60: ...ller takes that distance and uses it to automatically calculate a correction factor in percent for the speed of sound Manual Entry this menu allows you to input a correction factor in percent for the...

Страница 61: ...which a setpoint relay returns to its normal on off state after the relay has been activated The deadband value equals the change in the measured parameter before the setpoint relay returns to its no...

Страница 62: ...energizes at a level of 17 19 minus the 2 deadband This vessel has Value for setpoint 2 SP2 set at 3 The Hi Lo function is set to Lo and the deadband Dead is set at 1 When the contents go below 3 the...

Страница 63: ...the setpoint PCB Ch1 is the channel number of the setpoint on the Relay Output PCB Each Relay Output PCB has eight individual channels F3 to Toggle turns relay on and off On or Off indicates the curre...

Страница 64: ...current 4 mA or 0 mA operation point The value entered determines the point where the transmitter outputs the minimum current For example if 10 is entered as the low current operation parameter and t...

Страница 65: ...e the current output channel If the response is Yes then I O CHANNEL DELETED displays to confirm the channel deletion This current output channel is now available for use again 45 TEST This function a...

Страница 66: ...d through all the current channels Down arrow scrolls the display backward through all the current channels Scroll to the desired current channel 3 Press the Enter Key to access Select The display sho...

Страница 67: ...is parameter shows the current serial address of the displayed channel 52 BAUD RATE The SonoTracker Series controller s built in serial communications settings are 8 data bits 1 stop no parity These v...

Страница 68: ...0 to 100 The default value is variable depending on quick configuration settings 64 DELAY Delay allows you to set up a transmission delay for the transducers Delay is the amount of time between trans...

Страница 69: ...0 Decrease Step controls the rate of TVG decrease The value ranges in percentage from 0 00 to 100 00 Decrease Qualify controls the number of steps decreased at one time The value ranges from 0 to 255...

Страница 70: ...ssumes that the echo is not from a valid target ignores the echo and transmits the next signal If in Fixed TVG mode the SonoTracker Series assumes that the echo is not from a valid target ignores the...

Страница 71: ...e display changes that can result from acoustical or electrical interference The SonoTracker Series picks the level from the first echo as a reference median this is the value that is used in calculat...

Страница 72: ...s the effect of extraneous noises that may confuse the signal processor This menu sets up the noise routine algorithm The algorithm is activated when the measured noise level Monitor exceeds the noise...

Страница 73: ...indow up around the new target location The default for Lost Echo Timer is 60 seconds 77 ECHO LOSS Echo Loss is for the echo loss timer which allows you to set the amount of time from when an echo los...

Страница 74: ...MENU Figure 27 Service Menu Tree 91 ACCESS The Access menu allows you to Set a user defined access code Input the Bindicator Mfg Code which is needed when performing certain troubleshooting functions...

Страница 75: ...e Service Menu 5 Press the Esc Key to scroll up the menu tree or the Scan Hold Key to return the display to vessel monitoring The Access Code is activated when you leave the Manual Mode Upon returning...

Страница 76: ...les the display through all channels MATH CHANNELS Math Channel functions can be used to process the vessel monitoring results in many ways A few typical uses of the math channels follow Add the level...

Страница 77: ...is C9 C1 C2 C3 C4 4 0 1 If the controller is in Auto Mode Auto LED illuminated press the Scan Hold Key to put the system in Manual Mode The Auto LED turns off 2 Use Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to scrol...

Страница 78: ...d page of the Math Menu The display shows Cx C1 C2 C3 C4 CLR 14 Press the F2 Key to select The display shows x C1 C2 C3 C4 CLR Notice that the display has started to scroll the C on the far left is no...

Страница 79: ...channel 9 Left parenthesis function Used with right parenthesis to group math functions together Right parenthesis function Used with left parenthesis to group math functions CLRClear function Clears...

Страница 80: ...t TVG DAC Counts allows you to set up a transmission delay for the transducers The amount of time between transmit signals from the SonoTracker Series will be at least TX Delay more time will be provi...

Страница 81: ...to the channel with the parameters you want to copy 3 Press the Menu Key to display the Main Menu The display shows SonoTracker Series 10 Display 4 Press the up down arrow keys until the display show...

Страница 82: ...0 XXXXXX 1 XXXX00 2 XXXXX0 4 XXXX X 5 XXX XX 6 XX XXX 9 X XXXX B XXX000 Note 3 32 bit totalizer data in hexadecimal 52 44 RD Request raw target aaRDssr Adddddddssr Note See Table B 2 for definitions...

Страница 83: ...x 33 Hex 32 hex 95 Hex 0 3 2 Therefore the ASCII string transmitted to the controller is 0 3 2 9 5 CR 3E 30 33 32 39 35 0D Hex Response The response to a request for engineering units is Adddddddssr I...

Страница 84: ...ST ENGINEERING UNITS LEVEL HEAD This command is sent by the master to request the controller to send the engineering units level head For this example the master requests the level from a SonoTracker...

Страница 85: ...ARGET This command is sent by the master to request the controller to send the raw target For this example the master requests the raw target from a controller channel at address 01 which returns a ra...

Страница 86: ...ect on the display 4 Turn off the unit then while holding the period key turn unit back on 5 If the display still does not illuminate contact the Bindicator Service Department You applied power to the...

Страница 87: ...for installation and aiming information 3 Check the cable to ensure that there are no ground points within the cable 4 Turn the AC power off Measure the resistance across the transducer leads 25 Trans...

Страница 88: ...asionally due to noise vibration fill etc Set Mode to Timed if you do not want to be notified of momentary echo loss 2 AN ASTERISK ON THE DISPLAY Explanation 77 Echo Loss Timer allows you to set the a...

Страница 89: ...aximum expected value Solution b Check the calibration for the channel fullpoint and span 5 MATH ERROR OR SCRIPT COMPILE ERROR Explanation These messages apply to math channels only They indicate a pr...

Страница 90: ...Simplify equation or break it up into multiple equations using multiple math channels 4 Incorrect channel ID assigned to this channel for example the equation says C10 but you are in channel 9 5 Obje...

Страница 91: ...between numerical display and bar graph display View Raw Target level applications only Press the F1 Key while in the Manual Mode to change the top line of the display to show the raw target The raw t...

Страница 92: ...the Manual Mode Display Current SonoTracker Series Software Revision letter and Date of Release Press the Key briefly while in the Manual Mode Enter 6600 to Default Defaults the system as well as Pre...

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